Jobs in Kirby Texas
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POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Counsels and assists patients and their families with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose illnesses or which creates obstacles in receiving maximum quality of care.
Acts as a therapeutic agent by participating within a multi-disciplinary health and mental health teams.
Facilitates the delivery of services and support is provided efficiently and in a timely manner.
Maintains good working, patient/provider/staff relationships.
Complies with and enforces University Health policies and procedures.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education is required.
One year's post master's degree experience in a health care setting is preferred.
LICENSURE Current state licensure from the Texas Department of Human Services is required.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with current RN licensure in the State of Texas, BSN preferred.
National certification (e.g.
CCRN, RNC, CEN, CNOR, OCN, ANCC, CAN, CPAN, CFRN, etc.) in related field is preferred.
Three years recent, full-time hospital experience preferred.
Work experience in case management, utilization review or hospital quality assurance experience is preferred.
Must complete a Clinical Documentation Improvement Course within specified time of hire date.
Current license from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas to practice as a registered nurse is required.
National certification in related field is preferred.
Case Manager Certification (CCM or ANCC) is highly desirable.
Conducts comprehensive clinical reviews of adverse determinations related to medical necessity.
Initiates outreach to providers to obtain clarification or additional documentation in alignment with established clinical criteria and organizational policies, to support Medical Director decision making.
Provides support for claim appeals in relation to medical necessity.
Ensures the timely and accurate resolution of appeal cases and supports organizational adherence to all state, federal, and accreditation standards.
Facilitates member second level appeal process.
Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing is required.
BSN preferred.
Minimum 2 years acute care experience or managed care experience is required.
Basic knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare preferred.
Knowledge of InterQual screening criteria, ICD-10, CPT coding preferred.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice professional nursing issued by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas is required.
Active Certification in Case Management (CCM) is preferred.
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Provides comprehensive family health care to a population that has multiple health care needs in the University Health network of community-based ambulatory care centers.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Must have completed training in an ACGME approved and accredited residency program.
Completion of residency program from the time of graduation from medical school in excess of the traditional time period for the practice specialty must be fully explained in writing.
All incumbents will be expected to be board certified in their specialty or be eligible for board certification.
Must obtain board certification in accordance with Medical-Dental Staff bylaws.
LICENSURE Must possess current license to practice medicine in the State of Texas.
Must maintain current AHA BLS or higher in accordance with Medical-Dental Staff bylaws.
Providers practicing in acute care environment must obtain AHA ACLS certification or advanced specialty equivalent as defined by the UMA Credentials Committee within 90 days of hire.
Must maintain DEA number.
Must follow rules/regulations as set forth by the Texas Medical Board Medical Practice Act.
University Health System is Bexar County and South Texas' first health system to earn Magnet status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet hospitals and health systems offer patients reassurance that they are being cared for by a team with a proven track record for providing excellent care and positive outcomes for their patients.
University Hospital still serves as the primary teaching facility for UT Health San Antonio and is the premiere Level I trauma center for South Texas and the region's only pediatric Level I trauma center. University Hospital is also home to the highest level neonatal intensive care unit and the region's only Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Why should you work for University Health System? Most up-to-date advancements in nursing Level I Trauma Center Teaching Hospital Nurse Residency Program RN Loan Repayment Program Nationally certified nursing staff Regionally, nationally and internationally recognized
Why Should You Apply?
- We offer exceptional pay and opportunities for advancement.
- Continuing Education
- Gym membership discounts
- Comprehensive benefits package including pet insurance
Requirements:
- BSN highly preferred
- Current RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Assumes the responsibilities of leadership in designated clinic setting to ensure efficient and appropriate administration of care.
Supports and maintains the University Health as well as the clinic's departmental policies and standards.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE BSN preferred, ADN required.
Experience in multiple areas of healthcare or specialty areas with at least 10 years of nursing experience.
Must meet career ladder Staff Nurse II criteria for worked area.
American Heart Association, Basic Cardiac Life Support and Healthcare Provider card highly preferred.
LICENSURE Current Registered Nurse licensure from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas is required.
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports the Director, Infection Control, in providing a robust, comprehensive health system wide infection control program in accordance with current standards of practice and in compliance with regulatory agencies and governmental policies and procedures. The principle goals of the infection control program include protecting patients, healthcare workers, volunteers, students, visitors, and others in the healthcare environment; and accomplishing the goals in a cost-effective manner
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Minimum of five years of infection prevention experience within a hospital setting required with a Baccalaureate degree in nursing or higher required. Three years of recent infection prevention experience in an acute care hospital setting is required. Preferred: post-graduate courses in epidemiology, infection prevention or disease control, completion of CDC or APIC sponsored infection prevention training is desirable. Supervisory and managerial experience is desirable. Working knowledge of statistics and epidemiological principles is required. Computer skills required include proficiency in the following Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; graphics display programs such as QI Macros, as well as a level of comfort with learning and adapting to new programs
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Current certification in Infection Prevention and Control by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology is required. Must have current State of Texas professional nursing licensure
Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) is required.
Certification in Specialty for area of laboratory employment required without a Medical Laboratory Science (or equivalent) certification.
Must maintain certification status in compliance with specifications for continuing education required by the certification agency.
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients in the ambulatory setting in accordance with UH policies and standards. Supports and promotes University Health values to ensure patient/guest relations. Performs the nursing process in a safe therapeutic manner in a designated clinic setting. Maintains, facilitates and promotes department policies and standards.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited school of vocational nursing is required. Starting pay varies based on experience; entry up to 2 years, 2–3 years and 4 years or more experience in health care delivery as an LVN. PALS and ACLS certification may be required based on site location.
LICENSURE
Must possess a current license to practice Vocational Nursing in the State of Texas. Must have a current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider or AHA BLS Instructor Provider card.
University Health is Bexar County and South Texas' first health system to earn Magnet status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet hospitals and health systems offer patients reassurance that they are being cared for by a team with a proven track record for providing excellent care and positive outcomes for their patients.
University Hospital still serves as the primary teaching facility for UT Health San Antonio and is the premiere Level I trauma center for South Texas and the region's only pediatric Level I trauma center. University Hospital is also home to the highest level neonatal intensive care unit and the region's only Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Why should you work for University Health?
- Most up-to-date advancements in nursing
- Level I Trauma Center
- Teaching Hospital
- Nurse Residency Program
- RN Loan Repayment Program
- Nationally certified nursing staff
- Regionally, nationally and internationally recognized
Why Should You Apply?
- We offer exceptional pay and opportunities for advancement.
- Comprehensive benefits package including pet insurance
- Continuing Education
- Gym membership discounts
Requirements:
- BSN highly preferred
- Current RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card
