Jobs in Gardner Louisiana
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Therapist Respiratory RRT
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Description
Summary:
Responsible for the pulmonary care of critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under the direction of a physician with minimal supervision. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Include, but are not limited to:
Emergency (Code Blue and White) response;
Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning;
Delivery of aerosolized drugs;
Ventilator management (i.E.: setup and operation);
Oral hygiene;
Airway retaining device placement and maintenance;
Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices;
Oxygen deliverydevices and therapeutic monitoring;
Chest film analysis;
Bloodgas collection and analysis;
EKG analysis;
Accurate and complete documentation;
Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary;
Participate in CAP and JC surveys.
RRTs may function as Shift Leader or serve in the capacity of Team Leader.
Advanced practice skills may include:
Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2;
Pulmonary Function Testing;
Bronchoscopy assist;
Hemodynamic Monitoring;
Waveform analysis;
Nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (Desaturation Studies);
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
~ See licensure and/or certification requirements
Experience
~ 2 – 3 years of experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
RCP License in the state of employment required
BLS required
CRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule:
7AM - 7PM
Work Type:
Full Time
Summary:
Responsible for the pulmonary care of critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under the direction of a physician with minimal supervision. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Include, but are not limited to:
Emergency (Code Blue and White) response;
Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning;
Delivery of aerosolized drugs;
Ventilator management (i.E.: setup and operation);
Oral hygiene;
Airway retaining device placement and maintenance;
Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices;
Oxygen deliverydevices and therapeutic monitoring;
Chest film analysis;
Bloodgas collection and analysis;
EKG analysis;
Accurate and complete documentation;
Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary;
Participate in CAP and JC surveys.
RRTs may function as Shift Leader or serve in the capacity of Team Leader.
Advanced practice skills may include:
Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2;
Pulmonary Function Testing;
Bronchoscopy assist;
Hemodynamic Monitoring;
Waveform analysis;
Nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (Desaturation Studies);
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
~ See licensure and/or certification requirements
Experience
~ 2 – 3 years of experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
RCP License in the state of employment required
BLS required
CRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule:
7AM - 7PM
Work Type:
Full Time
Not Specified
Advanced Registered Nurse
✦ New 🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
The Clinical Documentation Registered Nurse collaborates extensively with physicians, nursing staff, other patient caregivers and coding staff to improve the quality and completeness of documentation of care provided and coded for coordination, abstraction and submission of accurate data required by CMS. Facilitates concurrent modifications to clinical documentation to insure commensurate reimbursement of clinical severity and services rendered to patients with a DRG based payer (Medicare, Medicaid). Supports timely, accurate and complete documentation of clinical information used for measuring and reporting physician and facility outcomes. Reviews inpatient medical records for identified payer populations as within one business day of admission and throughout hospitalization to identify opportunities for physician documentation.
Analyzes clinical status of patient, current treatment plan, and past medical history and identifies potential gaps in MD documentation and leaves physician query to obtain complete, accurate clinical documentation.
Works closely with HIM coding staff to assure documentation of discharge diagnosis and any co-existing co-morbidities is a complete reflection of the patient’s clinical status and care
Maintain a DRG worksheet to assist coders on identifying all documented POA/HAC, diagnosis and procedures
Updates DRG worksheet to reflect any changes to inpatient status/procedure/treatment and confers with the physician to finalize diagnosis.
Demonstrates basic knowledge about HIM coding standards and applies to ongoing evaluation of medical record documentation for accuracy of physician documentation to support the acuity of illness.
Performs chart review on expired patients to identify severity of illness and risk of mortality for performance improvement activities.
Develops and implements plans for both formal and informal education of physician, nursing, and other clinical staff on clinical documentation opportunities, coding and reimbursement as well as performance improvement methodologies.
Collaborate with case manager regarding cases with length of stay outside of the expected GMLOS, to ensure documentation identifies severity of illness and maximizes reimbursement potential.
Coordinates and assures complete and accurate data collection and validation for public reporting data initiatives for Premier, CMS and JCAHO.
Helps identify problems, offers solutions, and participates in their resolution.
Coordinates with quality department by: providing concurrent review for core measures documentation, providing retrospective chart audits as needed, and educating nursing and medical staff of improvement and current status of quality initiates.
Performs follow-up to document physician response to queries. Tracks and trends patterns of physician responses and reports monthly to director.
Designs and implements collaboration with physician leadership specific tools to support medical record physician documentation.
Work collaboratively with the coding staff to ensure that documentation of discharge diagnoses and co-morbidities are a complete reflection of the patient’s clinical status and care.
Review final DRG and compare with clinical data gathered to ensure the DRG assigned is appropriated and that all co-morbidities are captured.
Communicates with Case Management Director and/or Vice President of Medical Affairs regarding program barriers/success/outcomes of CDI program.
Assists in collection and organization of data for analysis by appropriate medical and hospital committees.
Associate's Degree in Nursing
RN License in state of employment or compact
PRN
Per Diem As Needed
Analyzes clinical status of patient, current treatment plan, and past medical history and identifies potential gaps in MD documentation and leaves physician query to obtain complete, accurate clinical documentation.
Works closely with HIM coding staff to assure documentation of discharge diagnosis and any co-existing co-morbidities is a complete reflection of the patient’s clinical status and care
Maintain a DRG worksheet to assist coders on identifying all documented POA/HAC, diagnosis and procedures
Updates DRG worksheet to reflect any changes to inpatient status/procedure/treatment and confers with the physician to finalize diagnosis.
Demonstrates basic knowledge about HIM coding standards and applies to ongoing evaluation of medical record documentation for accuracy of physician documentation to support the acuity of illness.
Performs chart review on expired patients to identify severity of illness and risk of mortality for performance improvement activities.
Develops and implements plans for both formal and informal education of physician, nursing, and other clinical staff on clinical documentation opportunities, coding and reimbursement as well as performance improvement methodologies.
Collaborate with case manager regarding cases with length of stay outside of the expected GMLOS, to ensure documentation identifies severity of illness and maximizes reimbursement potential.
Coordinates and assures complete and accurate data collection and validation for public reporting data initiatives for Premier, CMS and JCAHO.
Helps identify problems, offers solutions, and participates in their resolution.
Coordinates with quality department by: providing concurrent review for core measures documentation, providing retrospective chart audits as needed, and educating nursing and medical staff of improvement and current status of quality initiates.
Performs follow-up to document physician response to queries. Tracks and trends patterns of physician responses and reports monthly to director.
Designs and implements collaboration with physician leadership specific tools to support medical record physician documentation.
Work collaboratively with the coding staff to ensure that documentation of discharge diagnoses and co-morbidities are a complete reflection of the patient’s clinical status and care.
Review final DRG and compare with clinical data gathered to ensure the DRG assigned is appropriated and that all co-morbidities are captured.
Communicates with Case Management Director and/or Vice President of Medical Affairs regarding program barriers/success/outcomes of CDI program.
Assists in collection and organization of data for analysis by appropriate medical and hospital committees.
Associate's Degree in Nursing
RN License in state of employment or compact
PRN
Per Diem As Needed
Not Specified
Advanced Nurse
✦ New 🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
The Clinical Documentation Registered Nurse collaborates extensively with physicians, nursing staff, other patient caregivers and coding staff to improve the quality and completeness of documentation of care provided and coded for coordination, abstraction and submission of accurate data required by CMS. Facilitates concurrent modifications to clinical documentation to insure commensurate reimbursement of clinical severity and services rendered to patients with a DRG based payer (Medicare, Medicaid). Supports timely, accurate and complete documentation of clinical information used for measuring and reporting physician and facility outcomes. Reviews inpatient medical records for identified payer populations as within one business day of admission and throughout hospitalization to identify opportunities for physician documentation.
Analyzes clinical status of patient, current treatment plan, and past medical history and identifies potential gaps in MD documentation and leaves physician query to obtain complete, accurate clinical documentation.
Works closely with HIM coding staff to assure documentation of discharge diagnosis and any co-existing co-morbidities is a complete reflection of the patient’s clinical status and care
Maintain a DRG worksheet to assist coders on identifying all documented POA/HAC, diagnosis and procedures
Updates DRG worksheet to reflect any changes to inpatient status/procedure/treatment and confers with the physician to finalize diagnosis.
Demonstrates basic knowledge about HIM coding standards and applies to ongoing evaluation of medical record documentation for accuracy of physician documentation to support the acuity of illness.
Performs chart review on expired patients to identify severity of illness and risk of mortality for performance improvement activities.
Develops and implements plans for both formal and informal education of physician, nursing, and other clinical staff on clinical documentation opportunities, coding and reimbursement as well as performance improvement methodologies.
Collaborate with case manager regarding cases with length of stay outside of the expected GMLOS, to ensure documentation identifies severity of illness and maximizes reimbursement potential.
Coordinates and assures complete and accurate data collection and validation for public reporting data initiatives for Premier, CMS and JCAHO.
Helps identify problems, offers solutions, and participates in their resolution.
Coordinates with quality department by: providing concurrent review for core measures documentation, providing retrospective chart audits as needed, and educating nursing and medical staff of improvement and current status of quality initiates.
Performs follow-up to document physician response to queries. Tracks and trends patterns of physician responses and reports monthly to director.
Designs and implements collaboration with physician leadership specific tools to support medical record physician documentation.
Work collaboratively with the coding staff to ensure that documentation of discharge diagnoses and co-morbidities are a complete reflection of the patient’s clinical status and care.
Review final DRG and compare with clinical data gathered to ensure the DRG assigned is appropriated and that all co-morbidities are captured.
Communicates with Case Management Director and/or Vice President of Medical Affairs regarding program barriers/success/outcomes of CDI program.
Assists in collection and organization of data for analysis by appropriate medical and hospital committees.
Associate's Degree in Nursing
RN License in state of employment or compact
PRN
Per Diem As Needed
Analyzes clinical status of patient, current treatment plan, and past medical history and identifies potential gaps in MD documentation and leaves physician query to obtain complete, accurate clinical documentation.
Works closely with HIM coding staff to assure documentation of discharge diagnosis and any co-existing co-morbidities is a complete reflection of the patient’s clinical status and care
Maintain a DRG worksheet to assist coders on identifying all documented POA/HAC, diagnosis and procedures
Updates DRG worksheet to reflect any changes to inpatient status/procedure/treatment and confers with the physician to finalize diagnosis.
Demonstrates basic knowledge about HIM coding standards and applies to ongoing evaluation of medical record documentation for accuracy of physician documentation to support the acuity of illness.
Performs chart review on expired patients to identify severity of illness and risk of mortality for performance improvement activities.
Develops and implements plans for both formal and informal education of physician, nursing, and other clinical staff on clinical documentation opportunities, coding and reimbursement as well as performance improvement methodologies.
Collaborate with case manager regarding cases with length of stay outside of the expected GMLOS, to ensure documentation identifies severity of illness and maximizes reimbursement potential.
Coordinates and assures complete and accurate data collection and validation for public reporting data initiatives for Premier, CMS and JCAHO.
Helps identify problems, offers solutions, and participates in their resolution.
Coordinates with quality department by: providing concurrent review for core measures documentation, providing retrospective chart audits as needed, and educating nursing and medical staff of improvement and current status of quality initiates.
Performs follow-up to document physician response to queries. Tracks and trends patterns of physician responses and reports monthly to director.
Designs and implements collaboration with physician leadership specific tools to support medical record physician documentation.
Work collaboratively with the coding staff to ensure that documentation of discharge diagnoses and co-morbidities are a complete reflection of the patient’s clinical status and care.
Review final DRG and compare with clinical data gathered to ensure the DRG assigned is appropriated and that all co-morbidities are captured.
Communicates with Case Management Director and/or Vice President of Medical Affairs regarding program barriers/success/outcomes of CDI program.
Assists in collection and organization of data for analysis by appropriate medical and hospital committees.
Associate's Degree in Nursing
RN License in state of employment or compact
PRN
Per Diem As Needed
Not Specified
Medical Matron
✦ New 🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Description Summary: Under the supervision of the School Based Health Centers Director, the Nurse Practitioner has the responsibility and accountability for providing primary care to clinic patients as allowed under the Louisiana Nurse Practice Act.
Practice will remain within the scope delineated by education/training.
The NP provides care and treatment, including routine care to adolescents and children, in accordance with health center policies and protocols.
The NP is responsible for participating in development, execution of and periodic review of the written policies governing the services which the health center provides.
The NP, in conjunction with the Medical Director, participates in the periodic review of the patient's health records under his/her care.
The NP arranges for or refers patients to needed services that cannot be provided at the health center.
The NP assures that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred as required when patients are referred to other providers.
Responsibilities: Provides primary health care in school setting.
Elicits pertinent medical and psycho-social history including patient profile, chief complaint, and history of present illness, past medical history, social history and review of body systems.
Performs a physical examination as pertinent, modifying the examination for the nature of the complaint or problem, age/sex of patient and physical / mental condition of the student.
Orders and /or perform laboratory, x-ray and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, sex and physical condition of student.
Documents in the medical record according to policy and procedure.
Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care.
Completes medical evaluation forms including sports physicals and medical home physicals on qualifying students.
Differentiates between normal and abnormal (including variations of normal) information obtained from history, physical and screening examination of the adolescents and pediatric patients.
Develops preliminary interpretation of diagnostic test and other data results, (history, physical, laboratory, and x-ray studies) with impression as to severity, etiology and immediacy of patient's problem.
Develops plan of care for students with follow up and referrals as needed.
Applies established therapeutic practices to patient's problem within the scope of practice demonstrating sound clinical judgement in decision-making.
Administers / prescribes medications as needed.
Initiates appropriate management for emergency situations until EMS is available.
Provides education/training of patient/family member.
Develops a health management plan considering patient's problem, age, sex, race and condition and involve patient's family as appropriate.
Identifies and documents patient/family educational needs upon initial assessment.
Identifies barriers to learning.
Provides teaching based on identified needs.
(cultural, ethnic factors, functional) Evaluates the effectiveness of instruction provided.
Advocates on behalf of students concerning physical health issues between parent, physician, and community.
Demonstrates knowledge of NP specific policies and procedures and the ability to safely and competently perform quality patient care.
Maintains continuing education as need for licensure.
Attends hospital-wide and school-based health in-services to maintain and increase knowledge of related issues.
Demonstrates knowledge of policies, manuals, and chain of communications.
Obtains necessary training prior to initial procedure/equipment use.
Assures equipment is in operating order prior to use, adhering to operating guidelines and differentiates between patient complications and equipment malfunction.
Provides supervision for RN in Center.
Conducts chart review of RNs maintaining scheduling and forms.
Conducts annual department competencies checklist with RN.
Orientates RN to new skills.
Provides care in the health center when RN is absent.
Available to RN by telephone for consultation when not on site.
Requirements: Master of Science in Nursing Minimum one year of experience preferred APRN License in state of employment RN License in state of employment or compact BLS Work Schedule: 5 Days
- 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time
Practice will remain within the scope delineated by education/training.
The NP provides care and treatment, including routine care to adolescents and children, in accordance with health center policies and protocols.
The NP is responsible for participating in development, execution of and periodic review of the written policies governing the services which the health center provides.
The NP, in conjunction with the Medical Director, participates in the periodic review of the patient's health records under his/her care.
The NP arranges for or refers patients to needed services that cannot be provided at the health center.
The NP assures that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred as required when patients are referred to other providers.
Responsibilities: Provides primary health care in school setting.
Elicits pertinent medical and psycho-social history including patient profile, chief complaint, and history of present illness, past medical history, social history and review of body systems.
Performs a physical examination as pertinent, modifying the examination for the nature of the complaint or problem, age/sex of patient and physical / mental condition of the student.
Orders and /or perform laboratory, x-ray and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, sex and physical condition of student.
Documents in the medical record according to policy and procedure.
Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care.
Completes medical evaluation forms including sports physicals and medical home physicals on qualifying students.
Differentiates between normal and abnormal (including variations of normal) information obtained from history, physical and screening examination of the adolescents and pediatric patients.
Develops preliminary interpretation of diagnostic test and other data results, (history, physical, laboratory, and x-ray studies) with impression as to severity, etiology and immediacy of patient's problem.
Develops plan of care for students with follow up and referrals as needed.
Applies established therapeutic practices to patient's problem within the scope of practice demonstrating sound clinical judgement in decision-making.
Administers / prescribes medications as needed.
Initiates appropriate management for emergency situations until EMS is available.
Provides education/training of patient/family member.
Develops a health management plan considering patient's problem, age, sex, race and condition and involve patient's family as appropriate.
Identifies and documents patient/family educational needs upon initial assessment.
Identifies barriers to learning.
Provides teaching based on identified needs.
(cultural, ethnic factors, functional) Evaluates the effectiveness of instruction provided.
Advocates on behalf of students concerning physical health issues between parent, physician, and community.
Demonstrates knowledge of NP specific policies and procedures and the ability to safely and competently perform quality patient care.
Maintains continuing education as need for licensure.
Attends hospital-wide and school-based health in-services to maintain and increase knowledge of related issues.
Demonstrates knowledge of policies, manuals, and chain of communications.
Obtains necessary training prior to initial procedure/equipment use.
Assures equipment is in operating order prior to use, adhering to operating guidelines and differentiates between patient complications and equipment malfunction.
Provides supervision for RN in Center.
Conducts chart review of RNs maintaining scheduling and forms.
Conducts annual department competencies checklist with RN.
Orientates RN to new skills.
Provides care in the health center when RN is absent.
Available to RN by telephone for consultation when not on site.
Requirements: Master of Science in Nursing Minimum one year of experience preferred APRN License in state of employment RN License in state of employment or compact BLS Work Schedule: 5 Days
- 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time
Not Specified
Community Matron
✦ New 🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Description Summary: Under the supervision of the School Based Health Centers Director, the Nurse Practitioner has the responsibility and accountability for providing primary care to clinic patients as allowed under the Louisiana Nurse Practice Act.
Practice will remain within the scope delineated by education/training.
The NP provides care and treatment, including routine care to adolescents and children, in accordance with health center policies and protocols.
The NP is responsible for participating in development, execution of and periodic review of the written policies governing the services which the health center provides.
The NP, in conjunction with the Medical Director, participates in the periodic review of the patient's health records under his/her care.
The NP arranges for or refers patients to needed services that cannot be provided at the health center.
The NP assures that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred as required when patients are referred to other providers.
Responsibilities: Provides primary health care in school setting.
Elicits pertinent medical and psycho-social history including patient profile, chief complaint, and history of present illness, past medical history, social history and review of body systems.
Performs a physical examination as pertinent, modifying the examination for the nature of the complaint or problem, age/sex of patient and physical / mental condition of the student.
Orders and /or perform laboratory, x-ray and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, sex and physical condition of student.
Documents in the medical record according to policy and procedure.
Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care.
Completes medical evaluation forms including sports physicals and medical home physicals on qualifying students.
Differentiates between normal and abnormal (including variations of normal) information obtained from history, physical and screening examination of the adolescents and pediatric patients.
Develops preliminary interpretation of diagnostic test and other data results, (history, physical, laboratory, and x-ray studies) with impression as to severity, etiology and immediacy of patient's problem.
Develops plan of care for students with follow up and referrals as needed.
Applies established therapeutic practices to patient's problem within the scope of practice demonstrating sound clinical judgement in decision-making.
Administers / prescribes medications as needed.
Initiates appropriate management for emergency situations until EMS is available.
Provides education/training of patient/family member.
Develops a health management plan considering patient's problem, age, sex, race and condition and involve patient's family as appropriate.
Identifies and documents patient/family educational needs upon initial assessment.
Identifies barriers to learning.
Provides teaching based on identified needs.
(cultural, ethnic factors, functional) Evaluates the effectiveness of instruction provided.
Advocates on behalf of students concerning physical health issues between parent, physician, and community.
Demonstrates knowledge of NP specific policies and procedures and the ability to safely and competently perform quality patient care.
Maintains continuing education as need for licensure.
Attends hospital-wide and school-based health in-services to maintain and increase knowledge of related issues.
Demonstrates knowledge of policies, manuals, and chain of communications.
Obtains necessary training prior to initial procedure/equipment use.
Assures equipment is in operating order prior to use, adhering to operating guidelines and differentiates between patient complications and equipment malfunction.
Provides supervision for RN in Center.
Conducts chart review of RNs maintaining scheduling and forms.
Conducts annual department competencies checklist with RN.
Orientates RN to new skills.
Provides care in the health center when RN is absent.
Available to RN by telephone for consultation when not on site.
Requirements: Master of Science in Nursing Minimum one year of experience preferred APRN License in state of employment RN License in state of employment or compact BLS Work Schedule: 5 Days
- 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time
Practice will remain within the scope delineated by education/training.
The NP provides care and treatment, including routine care to adolescents and children, in accordance with health center policies and protocols.
The NP is responsible for participating in development, execution of and periodic review of the written policies governing the services which the health center provides.
The NP, in conjunction with the Medical Director, participates in the periodic review of the patient's health records under his/her care.
The NP arranges for or refers patients to needed services that cannot be provided at the health center.
The NP assures that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred as required when patients are referred to other providers.
Responsibilities: Provides primary health care in school setting.
Elicits pertinent medical and psycho-social history including patient profile, chief complaint, and history of present illness, past medical history, social history and review of body systems.
Performs a physical examination as pertinent, modifying the examination for the nature of the complaint or problem, age/sex of patient and physical / mental condition of the student.
Orders and /or perform laboratory, x-ray and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, sex and physical condition of student.
Documents in the medical record according to policy and procedure.
Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care.
Completes medical evaluation forms including sports physicals and medical home physicals on qualifying students.
Differentiates between normal and abnormal (including variations of normal) information obtained from history, physical and screening examination of the adolescents and pediatric patients.
Develops preliminary interpretation of diagnostic test and other data results, (history, physical, laboratory, and x-ray studies) with impression as to severity, etiology and immediacy of patient's problem.
Develops plan of care for students with follow up and referrals as needed.
Applies established therapeutic practices to patient's problem within the scope of practice demonstrating sound clinical judgement in decision-making.
Administers / prescribes medications as needed.
Initiates appropriate management for emergency situations until EMS is available.
Provides education/training of patient/family member.
Develops a health management plan considering patient's problem, age, sex, race and condition and involve patient's family as appropriate.
Identifies and documents patient/family educational needs upon initial assessment.
Identifies barriers to learning.
Provides teaching based on identified needs.
(cultural, ethnic factors, functional) Evaluates the effectiveness of instruction provided.
Advocates on behalf of students concerning physical health issues between parent, physician, and community.
Demonstrates knowledge of NP specific policies and procedures and the ability to safely and competently perform quality patient care.
Maintains continuing education as need for licensure.
Attends hospital-wide and school-based health in-services to maintain and increase knowledge of related issues.
Demonstrates knowledge of policies, manuals, and chain of communications.
Obtains necessary training prior to initial procedure/equipment use.
Assures equipment is in operating order prior to use, adhering to operating guidelines and differentiates between patient complications and equipment malfunction.
Provides supervision for RN in Center.
Conducts chart review of RNs maintaining scheduling and forms.
Conducts annual department competencies checklist with RN.
Orientates RN to new skills.
Provides care in the health center when RN is absent.
Available to RN by telephone for consultation when not on site.
Requirements: Master of Science in Nursing Minimum one year of experience preferred APRN License in state of employment RN License in state of employment or compact BLS Work Schedule: 5 Days
- 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time
Not Specified
RN, Registered Nurse - Emergency Care - Full Time
✦ New 🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Description
Summary:
The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
~ Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
~1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Position Requirements:
Education/Skills
All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and an Emergency Department- specific competency validation.
All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program’s tracking software.
Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Experience
~ One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Current ACLS certification required
Current PALS certification required
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Credential Grace Periods:
If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.
Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.
Credential
Grace Periods for
Experienced Associates
Grace Periods for
New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty
Basic Life Support (BLS)
No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Within 30 days of hire.
Within 90 days of hire.
Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
Within 30 days of hire.
Within 90 days of hire.
Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC)
Within 60 days of hire.
Within 18 months of hire.
Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)
Within 60 days of hire.
Within 18 months of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Within 30 days of hire.
Within 60 days of hire.
AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)
Within 30 days of hire.
Within 60 days of hire.
STABLE (Neonatal Education)
Within 30 days of hire.
Within 60 days of hire.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
Summary:
The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
~ Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
~1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Position Requirements:
Education/Skills
All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and an Emergency Department- specific competency validation.
All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program’s tracking software.
Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Experience
~ One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Current ACLS certification required
Current PALS certification required
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Credential Grace Periods:
If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.
Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.
Credential
Grace Periods for
Experienced Associates
Grace Periods for
New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty
Basic Life Support (BLS)
No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Within 30 days of hire.
Within 90 days of hire.
Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
Within 30 days of hire.
Within 90 days of hire.
Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC)
Within 60 days of hire.
Within 18 months of hire.
Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)
Within 60 days of hire.
Within 18 months of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Within 30 days of hire.
Within 60 days of hire.
AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)
Within 30 days of hire.
Within 60 days of hire.
STABLE (Neonatal Education)
Within 30 days of hire.
Within 60 days of hire.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
permanent
Staff RN, Full Time, Emergency Services
✦ New 🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Description
Summary:
The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
~ Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
~1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Position Requirements:
Education/Skills
All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and an Emergency Department- specific competency validation.
All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program’s tracking software.
Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Experience
~ One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Current ACLS certification required
Current PALS certification required
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Credential Grace Periods:
If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.
Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.
Credential
Grace Periods for
Experienced Associates
Grace Periods for
New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty
Basic Life Support (BLS)
No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Within 30 days of hire.
Within 90 days of hire.
Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
Within 30 days of hire.
Within 90 days of hire.
Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC)
Within 60 days of hire.
Within 18 months of hire.
Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)
Within 60 days of hire.
Within 18 months of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Within 30 days of hire.
Within 60 days of hire.
AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)
Within 30 days of hire.
Within 60 days of hire.
STABLE (Neonatal Education)
Within 30 days of hire.
Within 60 days of hire.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
Summary:
The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
~ Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
~1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Position Requirements:
Education/Skills
All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and an Emergency Department- specific competency validation.
All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program’s tracking software.
Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Experience
~ One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Current ACLS certification required
Current PALS certification required
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Credential Grace Periods:
If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.
Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.
Credential
Grace Periods for
Experienced Associates
Grace Periods for
New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty
Basic Life Support (BLS)
No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Within 30 days of hire.
Within 90 days of hire.
Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
Within 30 days of hire.
Within 90 days of hire.
Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC)
Within 60 days of hire.
Within 18 months of hire.
Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)
Within 60 days of hire.
Within 18 months of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Within 30 days of hire.
Within 60 days of hire.
AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)
Within 30 days of hire.
Within 60 days of hire.
STABLE (Neonatal Education)
Within 30 days of hire.
Within 60 days of hire.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
permanent
Np/Pa - Colorectal Surgery
✦ New 🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Description
Colorectal Surgery NP/PA - CHRISTUS Health, Alexandria, Louisiana
Robust Multispecialty Network: Over 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 41 specialties in 82 clinic locations throughout Northeast Texas.
Physician-Led Organization: Clinicians have a seat at the table through our Physician Board of Directors.
AI-Enabled Documentation Support: We use an AI-powered clinical documentation solution that saves time and lets you focus on patients, not paperwork.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Sign-on bonus
- Comprehensive malpractice coverage including tail
- Generous PTO and CME allowance
Alexandria, Louisiana, offers a blend of small-town charm, hospitality, and rich local culture with an affordable cost of living. Nature lovers will appreciate the area’s natural beauty and outdoor opportunities. Alexandria is close to Kisatchie National Forest, perfect for hiking, fishing, and camping. The scenic Red River provides boating opportunities and peaceful river views, that offer year-round access to parks and wildlife areas.
Culture is deeply rooted in Alexandria through its cuisine and community traditions. Cajun and Creole dishes are staples in local restaurants and festivals such as Alex River Fête celebrate the area’s food, music, and strong sense of community.
Alexandria provides a range of educational and cultural resources. Louisiana Christian University is nearby, and family-friendly attractions such as the Alexandria Zoo and the T.R.E.E. House Children’s Museum offer fun and educational experiences. The Alexandria Museum of Art and the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center further enrich the community’s cultural life.
Alexandria’s central location within Louisiana makes it a convenient base for travel. It's situated roughly equidistant from Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and Shreveport, which makes weekend getaways or business trips easier.
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprising almost 350 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 175 clinics and outpatient centers and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS Health serves the need of underserved communities in seven (7) U.S., states, Chile, Colombia and six states in Mexico. Our vision is to Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ . A national leader in patient satisfaction, advanced technology and quality initiatives, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating healthy lives for people and communities.
Requirements:
Must be licensed in the state of Louisiana or be eligible to be licensed
Work Type:
Full Time
Recruiter:
Richelle Howell
Not Specified
Registered Nurse Clinic Lead - Orthopedic Surgery
✦ New 🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Description
Summary:
Provide administrative support duties to include assisting with department process improvement, back-up to the manager, maintain supplies, coordinate schedules and meetings, and participate in training/in-services for clinical staff.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains daily operations of the clinic.
- Keeps manager informed of any issues with patients, staff, or physicians that are beyond their comfort level or are questionable.
- Orders departmental and medical supplies.
- Responsible for equipment maintenance/repair.
- Conscientious of maintaining budget/spending (confers with manager).
- Monitors quality control standards (immunization logs, waived testing, drug sample logs, equipment sterilization logs, etc.).
- Resolves less complicated patient, staff, and physician issues.
- Assists with evaluating associate performance and recommends merit increases (manager disciplines).
- Reports to the manager any associate non-compliance with approved policies.
- Monitors associate work schedule and PTO requests – maintain appropriate staff coverage.
- Makes sure NCHD referrals are appropriate.
- Assesses departmental staffing needs;
actively participates in resourcing efforts. - Follows the CHRISTUS Health guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Maintains strict confidentiality.
- Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission.
- Maintains established CHRISTUS Health policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
- Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS Health’s cultural diversity objectives.
- Supports and adheres to CHRISTUS Health Service Guarantee.
- Performs other related work as required.
Requirements:
- Associate's Degree in Nursing required
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical patient care experience in a relevant setting
- Previous healthcare management experience preferred
- RN License in state of employment or compact
- BLS required
Work Schedule:
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Work Type:
Full Time
Not Specified
Registered Nurse - Icu Medsurgical A
✦ New 🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Description
Summary:
The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
- Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments;
monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed. - Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
- Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers;
identify issues and resources.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
- 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- BLS required
- RN License in state of employment or compact
Position Requirements:
Education/Skills
- All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
- New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Critical Care Department-specific competency validation.
- Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Experience
- One year of experience in Critical Care setting preferred but will accept new graduates.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Current ACLS certification required
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Credential Grace Periods:
If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.
- Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
- Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.
Grace Periods for
Experienced Associates
Grace Periods for
New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty
Work Schedule:
7PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
Not Specified
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