Jobs in Linwood Davidson County Nc Remote

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

1. Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient’s age and diagnosis.

2. Effectively and efficiently manages the care of a caseload of patients and coordinates care with a multidisciplinary team.

3. Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines.

4. Contributes to program effectiveness.

5. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.

6. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.

7. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.

8. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.

9. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.

10. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1. Education:  Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program.

2. Licensure / Certifications:  Current license to practice professional nursing in the State in which providing care (NC/SC).  CPR certification required.

3. Experience:  One year RN experience and a total of 2 or more years clinical experience is required.  Supplemental experience may include experience as LPN, CNA, military medic, EMT or related experience.  Home health experience preferred. Less than 1 year RN experience requires 1 year of clinical experience as LPN (Internal use only).  Therapy Assistants (PTA, OTA) with 1 year of Home Health experience and at least 6 months RN experience (internal use only).

4. Essential Technical / Motor Skills:  Hand/eye coordination in order to give injections, use computer, etc.  Must be able to communicate and be literate in the English language.  Able to manipulate patient care equipment, to properly transfer and guard patients.

5. Interpersonal Skills:  Ability to develop positive interaction with patients, patients’ families, physicians and staff in order to effectively care for the patients.

6. Essential Physical Requirements:  Ability to transfer and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and implementation of patient care.  Requires frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients.  Positioning of patients, giving patients baths and ambulating patients expending much physical effort.  Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing and fine motor manipulation.

7. Essential Mental Abilities:  Must be able to assess a patient’s condition, formulate a plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient’s response to care/treatment, and to explain/teach patients about their condition/recovery.  Requires higher level of mental faculties accompanied by short-and long-term memory.  Able to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care.  Able to learn and use supportive services.

8. Essential Sensory Requirements:  Ability to visually assess patients and to utilize sight to implement and evaluate plan of care (changing dressings, starting IVs, regulating IV’s, maintain equipment as to readouts, etc.).  Utilize hearing to auscultate lung sounds, bowel sounds, hear alarms, and effectively communicate with patients, families, physician, and staff.

9. Exposure to Hazards:  Noise, exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids, infectious diseases, and needle puncture wounds.  May be exposed to dangerous animals and traffic hazards while home visiting.  May encounter patients and other situations which present a potential threat to personal safety.  May encounter temperature changes and weather extremes.

10. Hours of Work:  Variable Monday - Friday, weekends and holidays as needed.  Flexible schedule to accommodate staffing needs.

11.  Population Served:  Adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics.

12.  Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license and an operational vehicle.

Hours of Work: Monday - Thursday, 5pm - 8am

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
1.    Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient’s age, diagnosis, and prognosis.
2.    Effectively and efficiently manages the assessment of new patients and coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team and performs follow up visits when necessary.
3.    Appropriately communicates with the physician (Attending and Hospice) regarding the patient’s needs, response to treatment, and changes in the patient’s condition; obtain/receive physician orders as required.
4.    Work closely with other members of the IDG, and in cooperation with family/caregiver to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care.
5.    Respond promptly to on-call patient needs, including questions, concerns, symptoms, and requests for visits and death visits.
6.    Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.
7.    Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.
8.    Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.
9.    Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.
10.    Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
11.    Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis.

 
1.0    40%    QUALITY OF WORK:
        
1.1    15%    Utilizing all aspects of the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) with appropriate skill to effectively develop the Plan of Care for each patient as evidenced by:
•    Develop nursing intervention based on physiological needs and clinical assessment appropriate for the patient’s age and developmental stage.
•    Providing and/or facilitating beginning education according to the Plan of Care and within the level of understanding and developmental age for both the patient and his/her family.
•    In collaboration with the patient/family and the physician, performs and documents a thorough, timely initial assessment to determine the eligibility for hospice and to identify needs and problems based on age and prognosis.
•    Collaborates with the patient, physician (Attending and Hospice) and other members of the interdisciplinary team in developing an individualized plan of care appropriate to patient’s age and clinical status.
•    Implements interventions in a manner consistent with agency policy and discipline standards.  Evaluates patient response to interventions according to agency policy.
•    Obtains physician orders and utilizes data collected during the admission assessment; agency teaching guidelines and appropriate nursing skills to implement and follow an established plan of care.
                 
    1.2        12%            Effectively and efficiently manages the care of new admissions and coordinates care with interdisciplinary team.
•    Plans admission process the day before admission when possible by calling patient and gathering necessary supplies and paperwork.
•    Conferences with case manager and other members of interdisciplinary team regarding the status of patient and provides appropriate paperwork to follow the plan of care.
•    Make appropriate referrals to other disciplines when indicated and provides information related to patient’s status.
•    Appropriately informs the physician (Attending and Hospice) and other members of interdisciplinary team of any changes in patient’s condition, safety issues, or other complications that might impede the plan of care.
•    Informs supervisor of any potential or actual client concerns, risk  management issues and referrals to Child/Adult Protective Services 100% of time.
•    Provides scheduled and PRN visits to patients when requested by the Management Team.

    1.3        8%            Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines as evidenced by:
•    Completes all forms accurately and in accordance with agency guidelines/policies.
•    Appropriately describes the patient’s functional limitations to justify hospice eligibility.
•    Documents all verbal orders for new or changed orders according to agency guidelines.
•    Completes clinical notes in accordance with agency guidelines and time frames.
•    Consistently describes interdisciplinary, interagency, and intragency communication and coordination of services as per agency guidelines.
•    Documents involvement of the patient and family in the development of the plan of care.
                  
    1.4        5%            Contributes to program effectiveness as evidenced by:
•    Demonstrating understanding of the interdisciplinary team approach and continuum of care in accordance with the hospice mission.
•    Incorporating recommendations and goals of other disciplines and patient/family into nursing visits.
•    Demonstrating willingness and ability to accommodate agency needs in order to provide optimum patient care.
•    Accepting constructive criticism as evidenced by implementation of suggested actions for improved performance.
•    Promoting change and being proactive in suggesting ideas and new ways of doing things.
•    Demonstrating ability to prioritize and enhance services during fluctuating patient census.
         
    2.0        20%        PRODUCTIVITY/USE OF TIME:
                    
    2.1        10%        Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently as evidenced by:
•    Participating in continuous performance improvement and completing all required educational programs for the Agency and profession.
•    Recognizing and performing duties in an independent manner.
•    Accepting personal responsibility for the completion and quality of work outcomes.
•    Meeting assigned deadlines.
•    Maintaining a clean and safe environment.
                 
    2.2        10%        Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance team performance as evidenced by:
•    Reporting to work on time and returning promptly from errands, breaks, and meals.
•    Managing personal work schedule and time off to promote smooth agency/unit operations.
•    Assisting other team members to ensure completion of all work assignments.
•    Demonstrating flexibility with changing workload/assignments.
                
    3.0        20%        TEAM WORK:
 Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the team (i.e. co-workers, supervisors, physicians, etc.) as evidenced by:
    
•    Communicating in a positive and productive manner.
•    Demonstrating respect for team members.
•    Managing stress and personal feelings without a negative impact on the team.
•    Maintaining positive attitude about assignments and team members.
•    Promoting professional / personal growth of co-workers by sharing knowledge and resources.
•    Working collaboratively and cooperating with other agencys / units.

     
4.0    20%    MISSION, VISION, VALUES:
        
4.1       10%    Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.

•    Responding to all customers in a courteous, sensitive and respectful manner.
•    Abiding by the confidentiality and ethics policies of Well Care Hospice.
•    Participates in community outreach activities that promotes goals and objectives of the agency.
        
4.2    10%    Continuously and effectively demonstrates customer service standards of courtesy, efficiency, and presentation as evidenced by:

•    Practicing personal cost containment by responsible use of equipment, supplies, and resources.
•    Completing the review period without a formal disciplinary action.*
•    Presenting a clean and neat appearance in personal attire and one’s work area.
•    Performing his / her job in accordance with documented procedures established to maintain the safety and health of patients, employees, and visitors and demonstrates compliance in the proper wearing and use of protective clothing and equipment to conform to the OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Standard and also reports any exposure to the appropriate Manager in a timely manner.*
* Not exceedable.

Failure to “Meet” an asterisk category will result in a “Does Not Meet” for the standard.
 
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
  1.    Education:  Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program.

  2.    Licensure / Certifications:  Must have current Registered Nurse license in NC, NC drivers license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization, and a current American Heart Association CPR certification.

  3.    Experience:  Minimum of one years’ clinical experience required; hospice experience preferred.

  4.    Essential Technical/Motor Skills:  Working knowledge of Word, E-mail, typing of 30 wpm, basic technical or medical knowledge of home health billing requirements.  Advanced customer service skills to respond with simple answers, etc.

  5.    Interpersonal Skills:  Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

  6.    Essential Physical Requirements:  Ability to transfer and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and implementation of patient care.  Requires frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients.  Positioning of patients, giving patients baths and ambulating patients expending much physical effort.  Occasionally requires reac

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

Hour of Operations: Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 8am-8pm

1.     Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient’s age, diagnosis, and prognosis.

2.     Effectively and efficiently manages the assessment of new patients and coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team, and performs follow up visits when necessary.

3.     Appropriately communicates with the physician (Attending and Hospice) regarding the patient’s needs, response to treatment, and changes in the patient’s condition; obtain/receive physician orders as required.

4.     Work closely with other members of the IDG, and in cooperation with family/caregiver to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care.

5.     Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.

6.     Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.

7.     Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.

8.     Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all

members of the agency.

9.     Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.

10.   Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis.

1.0 40% QUALITY OF WORK:

1.1 15%

Utilizing all aspects of the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) with appropriate skill to effectively develop the Plan of Care for each patient as evidenced by:

• Develop nursing intervention based on physiological needs and clinical assessment appropriate for the patient’s age and developmental stage.
• Providing and/or facilitating beginning education according to the Plan of Care and within the level of understanding and developmental age for both the patient and his/her family.
• In collaboration with the patient/family and the physician, performs and documents a thorough, timely initial assessment to determine the eligibility for hospice and to identify needs and problems based on age and prognosis.
• Collaborates with the patient, physician (Attending and Hospice) and other members of the interdisciplinary team in developing an individualized plan of care appropriate to patient’s age and clinical status.
• Implements interventions in a manner consistent with agency policy and discipline standards.  Evaluates patient response to interventions according to agency policy.
• Obtains physician orders and utilizes data collected during the admission assessment; agency teaching guidelines and appropriate nursing skills to implement and follow an established plan of care.

1.2 12%

Effectively and efficiently manages the care of new admissions and coordinates care with interdisciplinary team.

• Plans admission process the day before admission when possible by calling patient and gathering necessary supplies and paperwork.
• Conferences with case manager and other members of interdisciplinary team regarding the status of patient and provides appropriate paperwork to follow the plan of care.
• Make appropriate referrals to other disciplines when indicated and provides information related to patient’s status.
• Appropriately informs the physician (Attending and Hospice) and other members of interdisciplinary team of any changes in patient’s condition, safety issues, or other complications that might impede the plan of care.
• Informs supervisor of any potential or actual client concerns, risk  management issues and referrals to Child/Adult Protective Services 100% of time.
• Provides scheduled and PRN visits to patients when requested by the Management Team.

1.3 8%

Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines as evidenced by:

• Completes all forms accurately and in accordance with agency guidelines/policies.
• Appropriately describes the patient’s functional limitations to justify hospice eligibility.
• Documents all verbal orders for new or changed orders according to agency guidelines.
• Completes clinical notes in accordance with agency guidelines and time frames.
• Consistently describes interdisciplinary, interagency, and intragency communication and coordination of services as per agency guidelines.
• Documents involvement of the patient and family in the development of the plan of care.

1.4 5%

Contributes to program effectiveness as evidenced by:

• Demonstrating understanding of the interdisciplinary team approach and continuum of care in accordance with the hospice mission.
• Incorporating recommendations and goals of other disciplines and patient/family into nursing visits.
• Demonstrating willingness and ability to accommodate agency needs in order to provide optimum patient care.
• Accepting constructive criticism as evidenced by implementation of suggested actions for improved performance.
• Promoting change and being proactive in suggesting ideas and new ways of doing things.
• Demonstrating ability to prioritize and enhance services during fluctuating patient census.

2.0 20% PRODUCTIVITY/USE OF TIME:

2.1 10%

Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently as evidenced by:

• Participating in continuous performance improvement and completing all required educational programs for the Agency and profession.
• Recognizing and performing duties in an independent manner.
• Accepting personal responsibility for the completion and quality of work outcomes.
• Meeting assigned deadlines.
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment.

2.2 10%

Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance team performance as evidenced by:

• Reporting to work on time and returning promptly from errands, breaks, and meals.
• Managing personal work schedule and time off to promote smooth agency/unit operations.
• Assisting other team members to ensure completion of all work assignments.
• Demonstrating flexibility with changing workload/assignments.

3.0 20% TEAM WORK:

Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the team (i.e. co-workers, supervisors, physicians, etc.) as evidenced by:

• Communicating in a positive and productive manner.
• Demonstrating respect for team members.
• Managing stress and personal feelings without a negative impact on the team.
• Maintaining positive attitude about assignments and team members.
• Promoting professional / personal growth of co-workers by sharing knowledge and resources.
• Working collaboratively and cooperating with other agencys / units.

4.0 20% MISSION, VISION, VALUES:

4.1 10%

Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.

• Responding to all customers in a courteous, sensitive and respectful manner.
• Abiding by the confidentiality and ethics policies of Well Care Hospice.
  • Participates in community outreach activities that promotes goals and objectives of the agency.

4.2 10%

Continuously and effectively demonstrates customer service standards of courtesy, efficiency, and presentation as evidenced by:

• Practicing personal cost containment by responsible use of equipment, supplies, and resources.
• Completing the review period without a formal disciplinary action.*
• Presenting a clean and neat appearance in personal attire and one’s work area.
• Performing his / her job in accordance with documented procedures established to maintain the safety and health of patients, employees, and visitors and demonstrates compliance in the proper wearing and use of protective clothing and equipment to conform to the OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Standard and also reports any exposure to the appropriate Manager in a timely manner.*

* Not exceedable.

Failure to “Meet” an asterisk category will result in a “Does Not Meet” for the standard.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

  1.    Education:  Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program.

  2.    Licensure / Certifications:  Must have current Registered Nurse license in NC, NC drivers license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization, and a current American Heart Association CPR certification.

  3.    Experience:  Minimum of one years’ clinical experience required; hospice experience preferred.

  4.    Essential Technical/Motor Skills:  Working knowledge of Word, E-mail, typing of 30 wpm, basic technical or medical knowledge of home health billing requirements.  Advanced customer service skills to respond with simple answers, etc.

  5.    Interpersonal Skills:  Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

  6.    Essential Physical Requirements:  Ability to transfer and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and implementation of patient care.  Requires frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients.  Positioning of patients, giving patients baths and ambulating patients expending much physical effort.  Occasionally requir

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

Hour of Operations: Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 8am-8pm

1.     Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient’s age, diagnosis, and prognosis.

2.     Effectively and efficiently manages the assessment of new patients and coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team, and performs follow up visits when necessary.

3.     Appropriately communicates with the physician (Attending and Hospice) regarding the patient’s needs, response to treatment, and changes in the patient’s condition; obtain/receive physician orders as required.

4.     Work closely with other members of the IDG, and in cooperation with family/caregiver to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care.

5.     Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.

6.     Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.

7.     Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.

8.     Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all

members of the agency.

9.     Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.

10.   Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis.

1.0 40% QUALITY OF WORK:

1.1 15%

Utilizing all aspects of the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) with appropriate skill to effectively develop the Plan of Care for each patient as evidenced by:

• Develop nursing intervention based on physiological needs and clinical assessment appropriate for the patient’s age and developmental stage.
• Providing and/or facilitating beginning education according to the Plan of Care and within the level of understanding and developmental age for both the patient and his/her family.
• In collaboration with the patient/family and the physician, performs and documents a thorough, timely initial assessment to determine the eligibility for hospice and to identify needs and problems based on age and prognosis.
• Collaborates with the patient, physician (Attending and Hospice) and other members of the interdisciplinary team in developing an individualized plan of care appropriate to patient’s age and clinical status.
• Implements interventions in a manner consistent with agency policy and discipline standards.  Evaluates patient response to interventions according to agency policy.
• Obtains physician orders and utilizes data collected during the admission assessment; agency teaching guidelines and appropriate nursing skills to implement and follow an established plan of care.

1.2 12%

Effectively and efficiently manages the care of new admissions and coordinates care with interdisciplinary team.

• Plans admission process the day before admission when possible by calling patient and gathering necessary supplies and paperwork.
• Conferences with case manager and other members of interdisciplinary team regarding the status of patient and provides appropriate paperwork to follow the plan of care.
• Make appropriate referrals to other disciplines when indicated and provides information related to patient’s status.
• Appropriately informs the physician (Attending and Hospice) and other members of interdisciplinary team of any changes in patient’s condition, safety issues, or other complications that might impede the plan of care.
• Informs supervisor of any potential or actual client concerns, risk  management issues and referrals to Child/Adult Protective Services 100% of time.
• Provides scheduled and PRN visits to patients when requested by the Management Team.

1.3 8%

Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines as evidenced by:

• Completes all forms accurately and in accordance with agency guidelines/policies.
• Appropriately describes the patient’s functional limitations to justify hospice eligibility.
• Documents all verbal orders for new or changed orders according to agency guidelines.
• Completes clinical notes in accordance with agency guidelines and time frames.
• Consistently describes interdisciplinary, interagency, and intragency communication and coordination of services as per agency guidelines.
• Documents involvement of the patient and family in the development of the plan of care.

1.4 5%

Contributes to program effectiveness as evidenced by:

• Demonstrating understanding of the interdisciplinary team approach and continuum of care in accordance with the hospice mission.
• Incorporating recommendations and goals of other disciplines and patient/family into nursing visits.
• Demonstrating willingness and ability to accommodate agency needs in order to provide optimum patient care.
• Accepting constructive criticism as evidenced by implementation of suggested actions for improved performance.
• Promoting change and being proactive in suggesting ideas and new ways of doing things.
• Demonstrating ability to prioritize and enhance services during fluctuating patient census.

2.0 20% PRODUCTIVITY/USE OF TIME:

2.1 10%

Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently as evidenced by:

• Participating in continuous performance improvement and completing all required educational programs for the Agency and profession.
• Recognizing and performing duties in an independent manner.
• Accepting personal responsibility for the completion and quality of work outcomes.
• Meeting assigned deadlines.
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment.

2.2 10%

Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance team performance as evidenced by:

• Reporting to work on time and returning promptly from errands, breaks, and meals.
• Managing personal work schedule and time off to promote smooth agency/unit operations.
• Assisting other team members to ensure completion of all work assignments.
• Demonstrating flexibility with changing workload/assignments.

3.0 20% TEAM WORK:

Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the team (i.e. co-workers, supervisors, physicians, etc.) as evidenced by:

• Communicating in a positive and productive manner.
• Demonstrating respect for team members.
• Managing stress and personal feelings without a negative impact on the team.
• Maintaining positive attitude about assignments and team members.
• Promoting professional / personal growth of co-workers by sharing knowledge and resources.
• Working collaboratively and cooperating with other agencys / units.

4.0 20% MISSION, VISION, VALUES:

4.1 10%

Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.

• Responding to all customers in a courteous, sensitive and respectful manner.
• Abiding by the confidentiality and ethics policies of Well Care Hospice.
  • Participates in community outreach activities that promotes goals and objectives of the agency.

4.2 10%

Continuously and effectively demonstrates customer service standards of courtesy, efficiency, and presentation as evidenced by:

• Practicing personal cost containment by responsible use of equipment, supplies, and resources.
• Completing the review period without a formal disciplinary action.*
• Presenting a clean and neat appearance in personal attire and one’s work area.
• Performing his / her job in accordance with documented procedures established to maintain the safety and health of patients, employees, and visitors and demonstrates compliance in the proper wearing and use of protective clothing and equipment to conform to the OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Standard and also reports any exposure to the appropriate Manager in a timely manner.*

* Not exceedable.

Failure to “Meet” an asterisk category will result in a “Does Not Meet” for the standard.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

  1.    Education:  Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program.

  2.    Licensure / Certifications:  Must have current Registered Nurse license in NC, NC drivers license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization, and a current American Heart Association CPR certification.

  3.    Experience:  Minimum of one years’ clinical experience required; hospice experience preferred.

  4.    Essential Technical/Motor Skills:  Working knowledge of Word, E-mail, typing of 30 wpm, basic technical or medical knowledge of home health billing requirements.  Advanced customer service skills to respond with simple answers, etc.

  5.    Interpersonal Skills:  Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

  6.    Essential Physical Requirements:  Ability to transfer and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and implementation of patient care.  Requires frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients.  Positioning of patients, giving patients baths and ambulating patients expending much physical effort.  Occasionally requir

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

1. Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient’s age and diagnosis.

2. Effectively and efficiently manages the care of a caseload of patients and coordinates care with a multidisciplinary team.

3. Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines.

4. Contributes to program effectiveness.

5. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.

6. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.

7. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.

8. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.

9. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.

10. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1. Education:  Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program.

2. Licensure / Certifications:  Current license to practice professional nursing in the State in which providing care (NC/SC).  CPR certification required.

3. Experience:  One year RN experience and a total of 2 or more years clinical experience is required.  Supplemental experience may include experience as LPN, CNA, military medic, EMT or related experience.  Home health experience preferred. Less than 1 year RN experience requires 1 year of clinical experience as LPN (Internal use only).  Therapy Assistants (PTA, OTA) with 1 year of Home Health experience and at least 6 months RN experience (internal use only).

4. Essential Technical / Motor Skills:  Hand/eye coordination in order to give injections, use computer, etc.  Must be able to communicate and be literate in the English language.  Able to manipulate patient care equipment, to properly transfer and guard patients.

5. Interpersonal Skills:  Ability to develop positive interaction with patients, patients’ families, physicians and staff in order to effectively care for the patients.

6. Essential Physical Requirements:  Ability to transfer and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and implementation of patient care.  Requires frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients.  Positioning of patients, giving patients baths and ambulating patients expending much physical effort.  Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing and fine motor manipulation.

7. Essential Mental Abilities:  Must be able to assess a patient’s condition, formulate a plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient’s response to care/treatment, and to explain/teach patients about their condition/recovery.  Requires higher level of mental faculties accompanied by short-and long-term memory.  Able to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care.  Able to learn and use supportive services.

8. Essential Sensory Requirements:  Ability to visually assess patients and to utilize sight to implement and evaluate plan of care (changing dressings, starting IVs, regulating IV’s, maintain equipment as to readouts, etc.).  Utilize hearing to auscultate lung sounds, bowel sounds, hear alarms, and effectively communicate with patients, families, physician, and staff.

9. Exposure to Hazards:  Noise, exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids, infectious diseases, and needle puncture wounds.  May be exposed to dangerous animals and traffic hazards while home visiting.  May encounter patients and other situations which present a potential threat to personal safety.  May encounter temperature changes and weather extremes.

10. Hours of Work:  Variable Monday - Friday, weekends and holidays as needed.  Flexible schedule to accommodate staffing needs.

11.  Population Served:  Adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics.

12.  Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license and an operational vehicle.

Essential Functions:

• Knows, understands, incorporates and demonstrates the Trinity Mission, Vision and Values in behaviors, practices, standards policies procedures and decisions.
• Demonstrates understanding of appropriate clinical documentation to ensure the severity of illness, risk of mortality, quality indicators and level of services provided are accurately reflected in the health record.
• Communicates with and educates physicians and all other member of the healthcare team in clinical documentation and monitors provider engagement.
• Conducts concurrent reviews of selected patient health records to address legibility, clarity, completeness, consistency and precision of clinical documentation.
• Formulates compliant clarifications/queries following Trinity Health's documentation integrity procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess an Associate/Diploma Degree in Health Information Technology (HIT) or Advanced degree in nursing (NP, APN) or Physician Assistant. In absence of college degree, must have three (3) years' experience as an inpatient code or documentation specialist.
• Preferred Certifications: RN, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCDS or CDIP
• Experienced in critical care, medical or surgical inpatient care nursing as an RN, PA, NP, APN or inpatient coder preferred
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, collaboration and relationship building skills. Strong critical thinking skills, and ability integrate knowledge. Prioritization and organizations skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to use standardized desktop and Windows based computer system. Data entry and typing skills at minimum 30 wph.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Essential Functions:

• Knows, understands, incorporates and demonstrates the Trinity Mission, Vision and Values in behaviors, practices, standards policies procedures and decisions.
• Demonstrates understanding of appropriate clinical documentation to ensure the severity of illness, risk of mortality, quality indicators and level of services provided are accurately reflected in the health record.
• Communicates with and educates physicians and all other member of the healthcare team in clinical documentation and monitors provider engagement.
• Conducts concurrent reviews of selected patient health records to address legibility, clarity, completeness, consistency and precision of clinical documentation.
• Formulates compliant clarifications/queries following Trinity Health's documentation integrity procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess an Associate/Diploma Degree in Health Information Technology (HIT) or Advanced degree in nursing (NP, APN) or Physician Assistant. In absence of college degree, must have three (3) years' experience as an inpatient code or documentation specialist.
• Preferred Certifications: RN, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCDS or CDIP
• Experienced in critical care, medical or surgical inpatient care nursing as an RN, PA, NP, APN or inpatient coder preferred
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, collaboration and relationship building skills. Strong critical thinking skills, and ability integrate knowledge. Prioritization and organizations skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to use standardized desktop and Windows based computer system. Data entry and typing skills at minimum 30 wph.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Essential Functions:

• Knows, understands, incorporates and demonstrates the Trinity Mission, Vision and Values in behaviors, practices, standards policies procedures and decisions.
• Demonstrates understanding of appropriate clinical documentation to ensure the severity of illness, risk of mortality, quality indicators and level of services provided are accurately reflected in the health record.
• Communicates with and educates physicians and all other member of the healthcare team in clinical documentation and monitors provider engagement.
• Conducts concurrent reviews of selected patient health records to address legibility, clarity, completeness, consistency and precision of clinical documentation.
• Formulates compliant clarifications/queries following Trinity Health's documentation integrity procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess an Associate/Diploma Degree in Health Information Technology (HIT) or Advanced degree in nursing (NP, APN) or Physician Assistant. In absence of college degree, must have three (3) years' experience as an inpatient code or documentation specialist.
• Preferred Certifications: RN, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCDS or CDIP
• Experienced in critical care, medical or surgical inpatient care nursing as an RN, PA, NP, APN or inpatient coder preferred
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, collaboration and relationship building skills. Strong critical thinking skills, and ability integrate knowledge. Prioritization and organizations skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to use standardized desktop and Windows based computer system. Data entry and typing skills at minimum 30 wph.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Who We Are

At Loyola Medicine, we are driven by a mission to serve. As part of a nationally recognized, faith‑based healthcare system, we are committed to becoming the most trusted partner in the health of our communities and each person we serve.

Join a team that values compassion, clinical excellence, continuous learning, and collaboration.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Work with cutting‑edge cardiac and vascular imaging technology in a high‑acuity hybrid OR/Cath Lab
• Join a supportive, experienced team dedicated to exceptional patient care
• Opportunity to train into a specialized cardiovascular role—new Radiologic Technologists encouraged to apply
• Grow your skills in a department known for clinical excellence, teamwork, and continuous learning

What You’ll Do

• Support diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral vascular procedures following sterile technique
• Operate fluoroscopy, C‑arm, PACS, and hemodynamic monitoring systems
• Prepare procedure rooms, position patients, and ensure safe and accurate imaging
• Assist physicians during Cath Lab cases, monitor vital signs, and contribute to optimal procedural flow
• Participate in the on‑call rotation, supporting emergent cases when needed

Schedule

• PRN / Registry
• 7:00am–3:30pm
• Flexibility required for on‑call and occasional extended shifts depending on case volume

What We’re Looking For

Education

• Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology or equivalent experience/training

Licensure & Certifications

• ARRT certification
• IEMA license (Illinois Emergency Management Agency)
• AHA CPR (BLS)

Skills & Qualifications

• New RT graduates welcome—training provided for the right candidate
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, procedural environment with cardiac/vascular teams

Perks & Benefits:

• Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)
• Competitive Shift Differentials 
• Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• Referral Rewards
• Perks Program

Pay Range: $30.99 - $50.71 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Trinity Health Benefits Summary

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Position Purpose

The Respiratory Therapist shall be responsible for the administration of respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department

What you will do

• ​Function clinically with a considerable amount of independent judgment regarding the delivery of quality patient care

• Serve as a technical resource person to the physicians and other health care workers, with regard to current practices in respiratory care

• Set up, operate and manage patient care on respiratory related equipment such as mechanical ventilators, NIPPV/CPAP, or High Flow Oxygen devices

• Manage patients on invasive mechanical ventilation modes (AC, PSV, PC, APRV, Bi-level)

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care, minimum of a two-year Associate's Degree

• Current State of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner License

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). 

• Thorough knowledge of the procedures and patient care techniques involved in the delivery of respiratory care

Position Highlights and Benefits

• per diem, choose 8hr or 12hr night shifts

• excellent shift and weekend differentials

Pay Range: flat rate base: $38.70 CRT $42.25 RRT plus diffs

Ministry/Facility Information

Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center and Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.