Jobs in Libuse, LA

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

Summary:

This position is responsible for facilitating improvement in the overall quality and completeness of the medical record documentation. The clinical documentation RN will provide support and expertise through comprehensive assessment and review of inpatient medical records. The clinical documentation RN will facilitate accurate DRG assignment and obtain appropriate documentation through extensive interaction with physicians, patient caregivers and health information management coding staff to ensure that reimbursement is received for the level of services rendered to the patients.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes clinical status of patient, current treatment plan and past medical history and identifies potential gaps in physician documentation
• Communicates with attending physician either verbally or through written methodology to validate observations and suggest additional and/or more specific documentation
• Maintains positive open communication with physicians, nursing and all other disciplines involved in the care of the patient
• Works closely with HIM Coding staff to assure documentation of discharge diagnosis and any co-existing co-morbidities are a complete reflection of the patient's clinical status and care
• Maintains an electronic DRG worksheet to assist coders on identifying all documented diagnosis and procedures
• Updates DRG worksheet to reflect any changes inpatient status/procedure/treatment and confers with the physician to finalize diagnosis
• Consistently meets established productivity targets for record review
• Designs and implements in collaboration with physician leadership specific tools to support medical record physician documentation
• 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
• Assists in collection and organization of data for analysis by appropriate medical and hospital committees
• Identifies strategies for sustained work process changes that facilitate complete, accurate clinical documentation
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned responsibilities is a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of the members served by the department
• Appropriately adapts assigned assessment, treatment, and/or service methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific and other developmental needs of each member served
• Takes personal responsibility to ensure compliance with all policies, procedures and standards as promulgated by state and federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities
• Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• RN License in state of employment or compact

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

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 patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital.

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 delivery devices 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);
  • Polysomnography;
  • Transport duties.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• See licensure and/or certification requirements

Experience

• 1 - 3 years of experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• RT or RCP License in state of employment required
• BLS required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by 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:

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. Communicates with and educates all clinical staff concerning accurate and effective clinical documentation.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. 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.
• Review clinical issues with coding staff to assign working DRG's.
• 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.
• Consistently meets established productivity targets for record review.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all time.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• RN License in state of employment or compact

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

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 delivery devices 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:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

Orthopedic NP/PA – CHRISTUS Health, Alexandria, Louisiana

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.

Robust Multispecialty Network: Over 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 41 specialties in 82 clinic locations throughout Northeast Texas.

• 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, and 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, while nearby spots like Cotile Lake and Indian Creek 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. 

For families and learners of all ages, 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

Summary:

All pharmacists fill orders for drugs, monitor patient drug therapies and provide drug information. Pharmacists provide pharmacy services with compassion, excellence, and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

Operational Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and dispenses drug orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Interprets drug orders (verbal and written) and transcribes/verifies into computerized patient medication record accurately. Maintains, accurate, complete patient drug record.
• Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals including non-sterile and sterile products, chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products accurately.
• Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law and institutional policies.
• Provides services efficiently and in a timely fashion.
• Maintains current pharmacist license. Ensures applicable CE records and licensure are maintained in department files. Attends staff meetings.
• Completes all competency/skills assessment requirements.
• Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel. Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians
• Ambulatory care Pharmacist: Provides ambulatory pharmaceutical care services utilizing approved protocols and/or collaborative agreement with other providers, including managing patient drug therapy, anticoagulation management, providing patient education, and preparing and/or overseeing the preparation and dispensing of medications. Performs duties in the clinical areas assigned such as but not limited to anticoagulation clinics, intensive medical home, transition of care, Discharge Medication reconciliation, etc.

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective drug therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose.
• Assists with pharmacokinetics consult service and renal drug dosing per hospital protocol.
• Reads, extracts, and interprets information in patient medical records accurately.
• Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Sustains the hospital drug formulary, minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection.
• Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners as appropriate.
• Provides accurate, adequate, and timely drug information to the hospital's professional staff.
• Provides drug education to patients and their families per institutional protocol.
• Participates in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department. Collects data, conducts monitors and inspections, and maintains logs, records and other documentation as assigned.
• Conducts designated interventions as defined in department Clinical Intervention activities (IV to PO, Renal Dosing, Pharmacokinetic dosing support, Anticoagulation). Baseline departmental standards for reporting interventions for clinical productivity as defined by departmental goals.
• Participates in antibiotic stewardship, opioid stewardship, and shortage management activities as assigned.
• Attends interdisciplinary rounds when assigned.
• Provides services efficiently and in a timely fashion.

Occupational Hazards

• Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances (including chemotherapeutic, cytotoxic drugs and cleaning solutions), sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp items.
• Risk 0 exposure category.
• Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.
• Potential exposure to biologic material when participating in direct patient care activities (e.g., patient education, code attendance).

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy degree required

Experience

• Hospital experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Pharmacy state licensure required within 60 days of start date
• BLS or ACLS is required
• PALS (for pediatric practice) is 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:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time

Summary:

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, will provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and help to facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required. The technologist must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. Expectation to participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure. The technologists will adhere to, and maintain, the expected imaging competencies as outlined by management. Observe radiation, personnel, and patient safety measures. Maintains radiation safety protocol while handling radionuclides and pharmaceuticals used in the department. Completes daily logs and periodic tests performed as required by the license. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization's mission, values, and culture.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
• Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
• Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
• Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
• Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager's license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies.
• Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
• Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
• Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.
• Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required

Experience

• 1 year of experience in a clinical nuclear medicine setting preferred
• Basic computer experience required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) by ARRT or NMTCB required
• State Licensure required
  • Texas: MRT by TMB
  • Louisiana: LRT (N) or (F) by LSRTBE
  • New Mexico: NMT by MIRTP NMED
• BLS required

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

Summary:

The Physical therapist has the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, evaluating and implementing care for the patients assigned physical therapy. Physical Therapy is responsible for adhering to all standards of Physical Therapy Practice Act as they apply to providing technical therapy care, supplies, equipment and interventions to a designated patient population. 

Per the Departments Scope of Practice, this position requires providing services to Therapy Patients, ages between neonatal to geriatrics in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individuals served. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. It is expected that the associate demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The associate shall support the CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini's strategic plan and the goals and direction of their Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) 

Requirements:

• Current Louisiana PT License.
• Current BLS Card

Work Schedule:

TBD

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

Summary:

The Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, will provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and will help to facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The CT Technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required. The CT Technologist must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. Expectation to participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure. The CT Technologist will adhere to and maintain expected imaging competencies as management outlines. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization's mission, values, and culture.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
• Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
• Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
• Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
• Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager's license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies.
• Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
• Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
• Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.
• Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required

Experience

• 1 year of CT experience in a Hospital or Clinical setting preferred
• Basic computer experience required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• One of the following primary modality certifications is required
  • Radiography (R) by ARRT
  • Nuclear Medicine Technology by ARRT or NMTCB
• Computed Tomography (CT) by ARRT or NMTCB is required within 1 year of hire (CT required upon hire in the state of New Mexico)
• State Licensure required
  • Texas: MRT by TMB
  • Louisiana: LRT (R), (N), or (F) by LSRTBE
  • New Mexico: CT or FUS by MIRTP NMED
• BLS required

Work Schedule:

2:30PM - 11PM

Work Type:

Full Time