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Houseparents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Description:
Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a top-notch home and school where over 2,200 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided an extraordinary, cost-free, career-focused education. This is made possible by the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who established the school in 1909 and ensured it was fully endowed. Thanks to their foresight and generosity, the school has over 12,000 graduates and continues to expand to serve more students.MHS is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this unique and life-changing career, couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home. Flex Houseparents play a vital role in creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters students’ academic, emotional, and social development so they can reach their full potential.Responsibilities include:
Providing daily supervision and mentorship
Managing household routines and student schedules
Administering medications and ensuring student wellness
Driving students to activities, as well as planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students
Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
Overseeing budgeting and household reporting
Upon hire, Flex Houseparents initially support various student homes and follow a working schedule of nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off. On weekdays, houseparents have unscheduled time while students are in school. Flex Houseparents eventually transition into a Placed Houseparent role, where they live and work with the same group of students in their own student home.Benefits include:
Salary: $44,768.00 per person (approximately $168,000 total compensation per couple, including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more)
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
Relocation assistance and paid training provided
Paid time off provided at designated times throughout the year
Qualifications:
Qualifications include:
Experience working or volunteering with youth
This is a two-person role for couples legally married for at least two years
Both spouses must be age 27 or older
No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol permitted while on duty
Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed
Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
Comfort leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited)
High school diploma or GED required
Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students
This is a unique, challenging, and rewarding career and life choice that requires a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses. For consideration, both spouses must complete individual employment applications. To learn more and apply, visit
Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a top-notch home and school where over 2,200 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided an extraordinary, cost-free, career-focused education. This is made possible by the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who established the school in 1909 and ensured it was fully endowed. Thanks to their foresight and generosity, the school has over 12,000 graduates and continues to expand to serve more students.MHS is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this unique and life-changing career, couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home. Flex Houseparents play a vital role in creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters students’ academic, emotional, and social development so they can reach their full potential.Responsibilities include:
Providing daily supervision and mentorship
Managing household routines and student schedules
Administering medications and ensuring student wellness
Driving students to activities, as well as planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students
Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
Overseeing budgeting and household reporting
Upon hire, Flex Houseparents initially support various student homes and follow a working schedule of nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off. On weekdays, houseparents have unscheduled time while students are in school. Flex Houseparents eventually transition into a Placed Houseparent role, where they live and work with the same group of students in their own student home.Benefits include:
Salary: $44,768.00 per person (approximately $168,000 total compensation per couple, including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more)
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
Relocation assistance and paid training provided
Paid time off provided at designated times throughout the year
Qualifications:
Qualifications include:
Experience working or volunteering with youth
This is a two-person role for couples legally married for at least two years
Both spouses must be age 27 or older
No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol permitted while on duty
Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed
Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
Comfort leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited)
High school diploma or GED required
Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students
This is a unique, challenging, and rewarding career and life choice that requires a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses. For consideration, both spouses must complete individual employment applications. To learn more and apply, visit
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Diet Technician - Part Time
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary:
Diet Technician - Part Time
Identifies patients with nutrition risk factors utilizing standardized nutrition screening criteria in congruence with CDR Diet Technician scope of practice. Refers patients with identified nutrition risk factors to Clinical Dietitians for nutrition assessment and intervention. Collaborates with Clinical Dietitians, Patient Meal services team members and the patient's multidisciplinary team to provide care to patients. For designated patients, monitors for status changes, patient or family questions, care team observations, meal intake, and need for a snack, nutritional supplement, or nutrition education on therapeutic diet. Provides nutrition education materials to patients and patient family members within approved scope. Fosters continuity of care and updates patient's medical health record to communicate changes in patient's nutritional status. Uses standardized patient follow-up criteria for designated patients. Assists Clinical Dietitians with Dietetic Intern competency and training. Participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance best practices.
Responsibilities:
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
- Develops, implements and promotes quality services based on client expectations and needs.
* Identifies patients with nutrition risk factors utilizing standardized nutrition screening criteria in congruence with CDR Diet Technician scope of practice.
* Collaborates with patient and/or family member, and health care team to assess nutrition risk factors and education needs of patients.
* Provides services and establishes goals based on the identified needs of patients and/or family members; escalates level of care to Clinical Dietitian as appropriate.
* Applies knowledge and skills in developing, implementing and maintaining nutrition care.
* Continuously evaluates nutrition screening processes and patient outcomes.
- Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of practice and revises practice as needed to incorporate results of evaluation.
* Continuously evaluates and refines service based on measurable outcomes by keeping a productivity log.
* Identifies expected outcomes of patient care.
* Selects the appropriate terminology based on the audience's level of understanding.
* Seeks innovative solutions to address a challenging situation without jeopardizing the well-being of the customer and the profession.
* Demonstrates a clear understanding of the nature of a practice problem and formulates methods to investigate and resolve practice problems.
* Participates in quality improvement initiatives and projects.
- Engages in lifelong self-development to improve knowledge and skills that promote continued competence.
* Conducts yearly self-assessment to identify professional strengths and weaknesses.
* Identifies needs for professional development.
* Assists Clinical Dietitians with Dietetic Intern competency and training.
* Documents professional development activities according to system policies.
* Engage in continuous learning opportunities to further develop skills and capabilities in application, technical and functional areas.
Required for All Jobs
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Qualifications:
Required Minimum Education:
- Associate's Degree from an accredited institution with a major in Dietetics required or related field.
- Completion of a Nutrition and Dietetics Technician program accredited by ACEND required.
Required Minimum Experience:
- Six months to one year of related experience highly preferred.
- Experience with electronic medical record charting systems and other software relative to food service systems required.
Required Minimum Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal, customer service, verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of best practices in the dietetics profession.
- Ability to think critically in screening patients for nutrition risk factors and appropriately escalating to Clinical Dietitians.
- Ability to maintain effective relationships with other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to work with patient interests and health in mind.
Required Minimum License and Certification:
- Dietetic Tech - Registered required.
- AHA- Basic Life Support certification required.
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Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary:
Diet Technician - Part Time
Identifies patients with nutrition risk factors utilizing standardized nutrition screening criteria in congruence with CDR Diet Technician scope of practice. Refers patients with identified nutrition risk factors to Clinical Dietitians for nutrition assessment and intervention. Collaborates with Clinical Dietitians, Patient Meal services team members and the patient's multidisciplinary team to provide care to patients. For designated patients, monitors for status changes, patient or family questions, care team observations, meal intake, and need for a snack, nutritional supplement, or nutrition education on therapeutic diet. Provides nutrition education materials to patients and patient family members within approved scope. Fosters continuity of care and updates patient's medical health record to communicate changes in patient's nutritional status. Uses standardized patient follow-up criteria for designated patients. Assists Clinical Dietitians with Dietetic Intern competency and training. Participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance best practices.
Responsibilities:
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
- Develops, implements and promotes quality services based on client expectations and needs.
* Identifies patients with nutrition risk factors utilizing standardized nutrition screening criteria in congruence with CDR Diet Technician scope of practice.
* Collaborates with patient and/or family member, and health care team to assess nutrition risk factors and education needs of patients.
* Provides services and establishes goals based on the identified needs of patients and/or family members; escalates level of care to Clinical Dietitian as appropriate.
* Applies knowledge and skills in developing, implementing and maintaining nutrition care.
* Continuously evaluates nutrition screening processes and patient outcomes.
- Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of practice and revises practice as needed to incorporate results of evaluation.
* Continuously evaluates and refines service based on measurable outcomes by keeping a productivity log.
* Identifies expected outcomes of patient care.
* Selects the appropriate terminology based on the audience's level of understanding.
* Seeks innovative solutions to address a challenging situation without jeopardizing the well-being of the customer and the profession.
* Demonstrates a clear understanding of the nature of a practice problem and formulates methods to investigate and resolve practice problems.
* Participates in quality improvement initiatives and projects.
- Engages in lifelong self-development to improve knowledge and skills that promote continued competence.
* Conducts yearly self-assessment to identify professional strengths and weaknesses.
* Identifies needs for professional development.
* Assists Clinical Dietitians with Dietetic Intern competency and training.
* Documents professional development activities according to system policies.
* Engage in continuous learning opportunities to further develop skills and capabilities in application, technical and functional areas.
Required for All Jobs
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Qualifications:
Required Minimum Education:
- Associate's Degree from an accredited institution with a major in Dietetics required or related field.
- Completion of a Nutrition and Dietetics Technician program accredited by ACEND required.
Required Minimum Experience:
- Six months to one year of related experience highly preferred.
- Experience with electronic medical record charting systems and other software relative to food service systems required.
Required Minimum Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal, customer service, verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of best practices in the dietetics profession.
- Ability to think critically in screening patients for nutrition risk factors and appropriately escalating to Clinical Dietitians.
- Ability to maintain effective relationships with other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to work with patient interests and health in mind.
Required Minimum License and Certification:
- Dietetic Tech - Registered required.
- AHA- Basic Life Support certification required.
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Main Operating Room RN - Part-time Wknd 7a-7p
✦ New 🏢 WellStar Health System
Salary not disclosed
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary:
The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Exemplary Practice and Outcomes * Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes * Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity * Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care. * Practices using current clinical practice standards. Teamwork and Collaboration * Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment * Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. * Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system. Professional Development and Initiative * Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education. * Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment Evidence Based Practice and Research * Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating patient care products. * Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes * Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence-based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions. Resources and Support * Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care. * Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc). * Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
- Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact
- BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 5 years direct patient care nursing experience Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills; Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required; Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner; Possess excellent time management skills; practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary:
The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Exemplary Practice and Outcomes * Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes * Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity * Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care. * Practices using current clinical practice standards. Teamwork and Collaboration * Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment * Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. * Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system. Professional Development and Initiative * Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education. * Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment Evidence Based Practice and Research * Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating patient care products. * Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes * Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence-based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions. Resources and Support * Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care. * Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc). * Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
- Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact
- BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 5 years direct patient care nursing experience Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills; Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required; Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner; Possess excellent time management skills; practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills.
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EP Lab RN
✦ New 🏢 WellStar Health System
Salary not disclosed
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary:
Functions under the direction of the Site Manager. He/she is responsible for performing a wide variety of clinical procedures requiring independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. The registered nurse is responsible for implementing the nursing process based on expanded knowledge and experience. The nurse is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of age specific needs. Addresses the biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and patient/family education needs in providing care to the patient and family. The nurse can independently perform job functions.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Clinical Skills * Completes Cath Lab/EP competencies * Provides intraprocedural care to stable and unstable Cath/PCI/EP patients * Able to use critical thinking skills * Able to deliver patient care in complex, multiple problem patient care situations * Administers conscious sedation per system policy and procedure * Performs required pre-procedure preparation and safety checks * Demonstrates and understands sterile technique * Demonstrates IV administration competence and maintenance * Performs hemodynamic monitoring and procedural documentation Job Responsibilities * Must be flexible with hours to meet department needs * Able to work scheduled and On-Call hours if necessary * Knows existing lines of communication and authority, handles communications properly and is dependable, cooperative and emotionally stable. * Introduces self to patient and/or guardian utilizing proper scripting * Transports patients as needed * Provides privacy and comfort for patient/customers * Assists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations and Performance Improvement * Completes necessary paperwork * Answers department phone using proper scripting * Completes chart reviews as needed * Performs QA/QC functions as needed * Maintains current successful completion of BLS and ACLS * Understands Scope of Service for Cath Lab / EP Lab * Assists in in-service/training for other Cath Lab / EP Lab staff as appropriate * Recognizes that total patient care starts when the patient arrives at our facility and ends when the physician/patient has the imaging results. * Meets Service Recovery and Customer Service Guidelines as needed. * Maintains checking the crash cart and procedure rooms Quality and Patient Safety * Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers, i.e. Armband, DOB, verbal identification * Verifies front of patient chart for same/similar name sticker * Verifies Written Order, seeks clarification is unclear * Understands and complies with verbal order RBAC and performs necessary follow-up with written order * Completes preprocedural verification/time out * Understands and complies with site/side marking when indicated Patient Education * Responsible for patient, family/support system education * Provides post procedural home care instructions as needed. Builds a culture of trust and engagement as reflected in the Great Place to Work Trust Index Survey at a direct report, workgroup and hospital/entity level. Holds leaders accountable for behaviors that create trust and engagement. Performs all duties and responsibilities of this position in a manner that reflects the values of WellStar. Maintains and strengthens relationships with physicians and assures their involvement in developing systems to assure the growth of the service and the cost effective delivery of quality patient care in a manner that fosters patient and employee satisfaction. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
- Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor or ACLS-P - ACLS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
- BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
- RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
1 year ICU/CCU/ER or previous Cath Lab/EP Lab experience Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
The individual must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude (see WellStars Standards of Gold and Values).
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Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary:
Functions under the direction of the Site Manager. He/she is responsible for performing a wide variety of clinical procedures requiring independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. The registered nurse is responsible for implementing the nursing process based on expanded knowledge and experience. The nurse is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of age specific needs. Addresses the biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and patient/family education needs in providing care to the patient and family. The nurse can independently perform job functions.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Clinical Skills * Completes Cath Lab/EP competencies * Provides intraprocedural care to stable and unstable Cath/PCI/EP patients * Able to use critical thinking skills * Able to deliver patient care in complex, multiple problem patient care situations * Administers conscious sedation per system policy and procedure * Performs required pre-procedure preparation and safety checks * Demonstrates and understands sterile technique * Demonstrates IV administration competence and maintenance * Performs hemodynamic monitoring and procedural documentation Job Responsibilities * Must be flexible with hours to meet department needs * Able to work scheduled and On-Call hours if necessary * Knows existing lines of communication and authority, handles communications properly and is dependable, cooperative and emotionally stable. * Introduces self to patient and/or guardian utilizing proper scripting * Transports patients as needed * Provides privacy and comfort for patient/customers * Assists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations and Performance Improvement * Completes necessary paperwork * Answers department phone using proper scripting * Completes chart reviews as needed * Performs QA/QC functions as needed * Maintains current successful completion of BLS and ACLS * Understands Scope of Service for Cath Lab / EP Lab * Assists in in-service/training for other Cath Lab / EP Lab staff as appropriate * Recognizes that total patient care starts when the patient arrives at our facility and ends when the physician/patient has the imaging results. * Meets Service Recovery and Customer Service Guidelines as needed. * Maintains checking the crash cart and procedure rooms Quality and Patient Safety * Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers, i.e. Armband, DOB, verbal identification * Verifies front of patient chart for same/similar name sticker * Verifies Written Order, seeks clarification is unclear * Understands and complies with verbal order RBAC and performs necessary follow-up with written order * Completes preprocedural verification/time out * Understands and complies with site/side marking when indicated Patient Education * Responsible for patient, family/support system education * Provides post procedural home care instructions as needed. Builds a culture of trust and engagement as reflected in the Great Place to Work Trust Index Survey at a direct report, workgroup and hospital/entity level. Holds leaders accountable for behaviors that create trust and engagement. Performs all duties and responsibilities of this position in a manner that reflects the values of WellStar. Maintains and strengthens relationships with physicians and assures their involvement in developing systems to assure the growth of the service and the cost effective delivery of quality patient care in a manner that fosters patient and employee satisfaction. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
- Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor or ACLS-P - ACLS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
- BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
- RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
1 year ICU/CCU/ER or previous Cath Lab/EP Lab experience Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
The individual must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude (see WellStars Standards of Gold and Values).
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Cardiac Vascular Sonographer
✦ New 🏢 WellStar Health System
Salary not disclosed
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Various (United States of America)
Job Summary:
- Wellstar Cobb - Cardiovascular Medicine in Austell, Georgia is seeking a Cardiac Vascular Sonographer.
- The Cardiac Vascular Sonographer functions in a dual-role position as both Cardiac and Vascular Sonographer.
- Functions under the direction of the Manager or Chief or Lead Sonographer and is responsible for performing all cardiac imaging, including adult, pediatric, transesophageal and stress echocardiograms (as applicable to location).
- Performs all vascular imaging including carotid duplex imaging, Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) with and without exercise, AAA screening, aorta, and upper and lower extremity arterial and venous scans.
- Experience with venous reflux studies preferred but not required (if applicable).
- Performs measurements and calculations according to laboratory protocol.
- Provides written or oral summary of preliminary findings to interpreting physician.
- Responsible for the safety and well-being of all patients in the department.
- Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with patients and the healthcare team.
- Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
- Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
- Has the knowledge and ability to obtain a quality diagnostic study properly and safely.
- May be asked to inject/administer ultrasound image enhancing agents as well as saline bubble studies.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
- Must be available to take call, work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis (if applicable).
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Patient Care
- Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
- Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
- Explains test procedures to patients; addresses concerns and answers questions appropriately.
- Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias to prevent deterioration of patient condition or unnecessary pain.
- Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right/left marker utilization.
- Reviews ultrasound images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
- Responds to emergency situations and restocks crash cart and life-support equipment.
- Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
- Observes patient condition and evaluates when physician intervention is necessary.
- Verifies correct identity using 2 unique identifiers per hospital policy.
- Ensures patient's privacy and comfort; maintains patient dignity.
- Demonstrates competence in selecting and applying procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
- Organizes schedule, time and priorities to accomplish required activities.
- Follows physician instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
- Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection.
- Uses critical thinking skills.
- Dialogs with patient/family.
- Asks clarifying questions.
- Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
- Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
- Demonstrates and understands pre- and post-procedural care.
- Preps the patient for procedure.
- Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
- Ability to perform all vascular ultrasound and echocardiography exams.
Education and Communication
- Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting the procedure using AIDET.
- Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed, notifying physician when necessary.
- Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
- Provides preparatory instructions and explanations of procedures to patients.
- Required documentation is concise, legible and precise.
- Reads email each workday and follows through with assignments.
- Completes mandatory departmental and hospital-wide education without prompting.
- Maintains appropriate patient care documentation including echocardiograph tapes, patient charts and logs.
- Appropriately identifies procedures for accurate charging.
- Maintains credentials and documentation required for continued lab accreditation.
- Develops and maintains policies and procedures related to echocardiography.
Quality Control
- Consistently produces acceptable images with a first-time acceptance rate based on radiologist feedback and audits.
- Performs echocardiograms, treadmill, bicycle or stress echoes per physician orders and established practices.
- Confers with physician regarding requirements for non-standard examinations and determines appropriate technical factors.
- Performs pre-procedure verification process per hospital policy.
- Performs measurements and calculations according to protocol.
- Ensures equipment is operational by checking calibration and deficiencies prior to each use.
- Sends studies to PACS immediately; prints CDs as needed.
- Prints and scans after-hours reported studies from teleradiography to PACS when applicable.
- Completes all studies in RIS prior to completing in PACS.
- Prints completed teleradiography log sheets and submits them to Radiologist when applicable.
- Follows infection control policies.
Operations
- Restocks linens and supplies; maintains a clean and orderly environment.
- Transports, positions and assists patients on/off procedure table.
- Performs patient charging activities on the day services are rendered.
- Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
- Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others as needed and when time allows.
- Performs clerical and support duties as required to maintain continuity and quality of services.
- Keeps supervisor informed of responsibilities and promptly reports problems or potential issues.
- Maintains individual productivity equal to co-workers.
- Ability to operate all workstations in the ultrasound department.
- Ability to push/retrieve images from the ultrasound console to PACS.
- Maintains Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.
- Takes call when necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Equipment
- Maintains clinical competency in all areas of echocardiography and vascular studies through ongoing practice and education.
- Demonstrates competency in performing all studies and modalities.
- Consults with cardiologists and other resources to increase knowledge.
- Maintains registry certification.
- Maintains equipment in working order through routine cleaning and preventive maintenance.
- Reports equipment malfunctions promptly.
- Cleans,
Work Shift
Various (United States of America)
Job Summary:
- Wellstar Cobb - Cardiovascular Medicine in Austell, Georgia is seeking a Cardiac Vascular Sonographer.
- The Cardiac Vascular Sonographer functions in a dual-role position as both Cardiac and Vascular Sonographer.
- Functions under the direction of the Manager or Chief or Lead Sonographer and is responsible for performing all cardiac imaging, including adult, pediatric, transesophageal and stress echocardiograms (as applicable to location).
- Performs all vascular imaging including carotid duplex imaging, Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) with and without exercise, AAA screening, aorta, and upper and lower extremity arterial and venous scans.
- Experience with venous reflux studies preferred but not required (if applicable).
- Performs measurements and calculations according to laboratory protocol.
- Provides written or oral summary of preliminary findings to interpreting physician.
- Responsible for the safety and well-being of all patients in the department.
- Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with patients and the healthcare team.
- Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
- Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
- Has the knowledge and ability to obtain a quality diagnostic study properly and safely.
- May be asked to inject/administer ultrasound image enhancing agents as well as saline bubble studies.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
- Must be available to take call, work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis (if applicable).
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Patient Care
- Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
- Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
- Explains test procedures to patients; addresses concerns and answers questions appropriately.
- Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias to prevent deterioration of patient condition or unnecessary pain.
- Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right/left marker utilization.
- Reviews ultrasound images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
- Responds to emergency situations and restocks crash cart and life-support equipment.
- Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
- Observes patient condition and evaluates when physician intervention is necessary.
- Verifies correct identity using 2 unique identifiers per hospital policy.
- Ensures patient's privacy and comfort; maintains patient dignity.
- Demonstrates competence in selecting and applying procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
- Organizes schedule, time and priorities to accomplish required activities.
- Follows physician instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
- Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection.
- Uses critical thinking skills.
- Dialogs with patient/family.
- Asks clarifying questions.
- Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
- Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
- Demonstrates and understands pre- and post-procedural care.
- Preps the patient for procedure.
- Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
- Ability to perform all vascular ultrasound and echocardiography exams.
Education and Communication
- Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting the procedure using AIDET.
- Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed, notifying physician when necessary.
- Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
- Provides preparatory instructions and explanations of procedures to patients.
- Required documentation is concise, legible and precise.
- Reads email each workday and follows through with assignments.
- Completes mandatory departmental and hospital-wide education without prompting.
- Maintains appropriate patient care documentation including echocardiograph tapes, patient charts and logs.
- Appropriately identifies procedures for accurate charging.
- Maintains credentials and documentation required for continued lab accreditation.
- Develops and maintains policies and procedures related to echocardiography.
Quality Control
- Consistently produces acceptable images with a first-time acceptance rate based on radiologist feedback and audits.
- Performs echocardiograms, treadmill, bicycle or stress echoes per physician orders and established practices.
- Confers with physician regarding requirements for non-standard examinations and determines appropriate technical factors.
- Performs pre-procedure verification process per hospital policy.
- Performs measurements and calculations according to protocol.
- Ensures equipment is operational by checking calibration and deficiencies prior to each use.
- Sends studies to PACS immediately; prints CDs as needed.
- Prints and scans after-hours reported studies from teleradiography to PACS when applicable.
- Completes all studies in RIS prior to completing in PACS.
- Prints completed teleradiography log sheets and submits them to Radiologist when applicable.
- Follows infection control policies.
Operations
- Restocks linens and supplies; maintains a clean and orderly environment.
- Transports, positions and assists patients on/off procedure table.
- Performs patient charging activities on the day services are rendered.
- Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
- Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others as needed and when time allows.
- Performs clerical and support duties as required to maintain continuity and quality of services.
- Keeps supervisor informed of responsibilities and promptly reports problems or potential issues.
- Maintains individual productivity equal to co-workers.
- Ability to operate all workstations in the ultrasound department.
- Ability to push/retrieve images from the ultrasound console to PACS.
- Maintains Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.
- Takes call when necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Equipment
- Maintains clinical competency in all areas of echocardiography and vascular studies through ongoing practice and education.
- Demonstrates competency in performing all studies and modalities.
- Consults with cardiologists and other resources to increase knowledge.
- Maintains registry certification.
- Maintains equipment in working order through routine cleaning and preventive maintenance.
- Reports equipment malfunctions promptly.
- Cleans,
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Sonographer MFM (Per Diem)
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Overview
Pediatrix Medical Group has an exciting opportunity for a Per Diem Sonographer to join our team at one of our Maternal Fetal Medicine clinics in Austell, GA. At Pediatrix, we are passionate about giving high-risk expectant mothers and their babies the care they deserve.
Responsibilities
The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer provides diagnostic ultrasound tests for patients in the Maternal Fetal Medicine setting. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer works independently and with other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive care to pregnant women.
- Explains exam to patient and family prior to the commencement of the test to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
- Acquires anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data.
- Records/processes sonographic data and other pertinent observations made during the procedure.
- Creates a preliminary report for physician interpretation and review/signature.
- Assists physician with procedures such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling.
- Recognizes equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate corrective action.
- Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of ultrasound supplies.
- Follows the accredited laboratory protocols for obtaining two-dimensional images, color flow, Doppler, and m-mode where applicable.
- Rotates as needed to cover Sonographer absences.
- Performs related and other assigned duties as directed.
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited sonography program with a degree in ultrasonography or equivalent.
- Maintain or be eligible for certification as an American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) in OB/GYN.
- Must provide evidence of continuing education credits to fulfill accreditation requirements.
- CPR certification required.
Experience
- Minimum six months experience as an ultrasound technician working in OB/GYN and/or MFM setting preferred.
Experience Industry: Healthcare
Skills/Abilities:
- Skilled in operating ultrasound equipment.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Benefits and Compensation
Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that's not only our motto at work each day; it's also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU.
We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.
About Us
Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation's leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.
Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site: PedSon
Pediatrix is 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 or veteran status.
Pediatrix Medical Group has an exciting opportunity for a Per Diem Sonographer to join our team at one of our Maternal Fetal Medicine clinics in Austell, GA. At Pediatrix, we are passionate about giving high-risk expectant mothers and their babies the care they deserve.
Responsibilities
The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer provides diagnostic ultrasound tests for patients in the Maternal Fetal Medicine setting. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer works independently and with other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive care to pregnant women.
- Explains exam to patient and family prior to the commencement of the test to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
- Acquires anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data.
- Records/processes sonographic data and other pertinent observations made during the procedure.
- Creates a preliminary report for physician interpretation and review/signature.
- Assists physician with procedures such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling.
- Recognizes equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate corrective action.
- Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of ultrasound supplies.
- Follows the accredited laboratory protocols for obtaining two-dimensional images, color flow, Doppler, and m-mode where applicable.
- Rotates as needed to cover Sonographer absences.
- Performs related and other assigned duties as directed.
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited sonography program with a degree in ultrasonography or equivalent.
- Maintain or be eligible for certification as an American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) in OB/GYN.
- Must provide evidence of continuing education credits to fulfill accreditation requirements.
- CPR certification required.
Experience
- Minimum six months experience as an ultrasound technician working in OB/GYN and/or MFM setting preferred.
Experience Industry: Healthcare
Skills/Abilities:
- Skilled in operating ultrasound equipment.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Benefits and Compensation
Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that's not only our motto at work each day; it's also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU.
We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.
About Us
Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation's leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.
Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site: PedSon
Pediatrix is 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 or veteran status.
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Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient Transitions of Care
✦ New 🏢 WellStar Health System
Salary not disclosed
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary:
The Inpatient Transitions of Care (TOC) Pharmacy Technician will function as an integral part of the medication management patient care team in collaboration with TOC Clinical Pharmacy Specialists. The Inpatient TOC Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for completing the following tasks to reduce medication-related errors and ensure high-quality patient care. Conducting a best possible medication history (BPMH) on high-risk patients with specific disease states serviced by the TOC Team (Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Diabetes Mellitus) admitted to an inpatient unit at Wellstar Cobb Medical Center Documenting medication discrepancies for further assessment by the TOC clinical pharmacy specialist Assessing patient medication compliance Completing an insurance coverage assessment Completing prior authorization requests Providing information related to patient assistance programs Facilitating utilization of the Dispensary of Hope (DOH) and Meds-to-Beds programs Completing follow-up care calls post-discharge
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Perform thorough patient chart reviews a. Conduct a BPMH on high-risk patients with specific disease states serviced by the TOC Team b. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the electronic health record (e.g., Epic) and computer functions c. Identify and clarify medication discrepancies upon admission and discharge, as needed, and communicate findings verbally and/or via the electronic health record Correspond with patients, patients family members, providers, pharmacists, and other members of the healthcare team a. Assess patient medication compliance and communicate findings verbally and/or via the electronic health record b. Coordinate the dispensing of discharge medications, as needed c. Complete follow-up care calls post-discharge and communicate findings Engage in patient assistance programs a. Facilitate utilization of the DOH and Meds-to-Beds programs b. Execute prior authorization requests c. Complete insurance coverage assessments Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
- High School Diploma General or GED General
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- CPHT - Cert Pharmacy Tech
- PHT - Registered Pharmacy Tech
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) from a national pharmacy technician licensing board (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board [PTCB] or National Healthcare Association NHA Upon Hire Required or Licensed by, and in good standing with, the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy or ability to obtain a Georgia State Board of Pharmacy technician license within 6 months of hire date within 180 Days Required and
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 2 years pharmacy technician experience Required and Minimum 1 year Medication history experience and/or a combination of both inpatient and outpatient (particularly outpatient retail) pharmacy experience Preferred and
Required Minimum Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication skills High Strong customer service skills High Exemplary professionalism High Strong computer skills; experience with Epic, Microsoft Office, preferred Medium Strong attention to detail and organizational skills High Advanced understanding of the pharmacy technician role in the prevention of medication-related adverse events High
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary:
The Inpatient Transitions of Care (TOC) Pharmacy Technician will function as an integral part of the medication management patient care team in collaboration with TOC Clinical Pharmacy Specialists. The Inpatient TOC Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for completing the following tasks to reduce medication-related errors and ensure high-quality patient care. Conducting a best possible medication history (BPMH) on high-risk patients with specific disease states serviced by the TOC Team (Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Diabetes Mellitus) admitted to an inpatient unit at Wellstar Cobb Medical Center Documenting medication discrepancies for further assessment by the TOC clinical pharmacy specialist Assessing patient medication compliance Completing an insurance coverage assessment Completing prior authorization requests Providing information related to patient assistance programs Facilitating utilization of the Dispensary of Hope (DOH) and Meds-to-Beds programs Completing follow-up care calls post-discharge
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Perform thorough patient chart reviews a. Conduct a BPMH on high-risk patients with specific disease states serviced by the TOC Team b. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the electronic health record (e.g., Epic) and computer functions c. Identify and clarify medication discrepancies upon admission and discharge, as needed, and communicate findings verbally and/or via the electronic health record Correspond with patients, patients family members, providers, pharmacists, and other members of the healthcare team a. Assess patient medication compliance and communicate findings verbally and/or via the electronic health record b. Coordinate the dispensing of discharge medications, as needed c. Complete follow-up care calls post-discharge and communicate findings Engage in patient assistance programs a. Facilitate utilization of the DOH and Meds-to-Beds programs b. Execute prior authorization requests c. Complete insurance coverage assessments Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
- High School Diploma General or GED General
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- CPHT - Cert Pharmacy Tech
- PHT - Registered Pharmacy Tech
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) from a national pharmacy technician licensing board (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board [PTCB] or National Healthcare Association NHA Upon Hire Required or Licensed by, and in good standing with, the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy or ability to obtain a Georgia State Board of Pharmacy technician license within 6 months of hire date within 180 Days Required and
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 2 years pharmacy technician experience Required and Minimum 1 year Medication history experience and/or a combination of both inpatient and outpatient (particularly outpatient retail) pharmacy experience Preferred and
Required Minimum Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication skills High Strong customer service skills High Exemplary professionalism High Strong computer skills; experience with Epic, Microsoft Office, preferred Medium Strong attention to detail and organizational skills High Advanced understanding of the pharmacy technician role in the prevention of medication-related adverse events High
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
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Registered Nurse RN Medical Surgical MedSurg PT-Days
✦ New 🏢 WellStar Health System
Salary not disclosed
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary:
The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Exemplary Practice and Outcomes A. Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes B. Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity C. Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care. D. Practices using current clinical practice standards. Teamwork and Collaboration A. Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment B. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. C. Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system. Professional Development and Initiative A. Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education. B. Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce, modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment Evidence Based Practice and Research A. Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating patient care products. B. Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes C. Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence-based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions. Resources and Support A. Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care. B. Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc). C. Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
- Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact
- BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 5 years RN experience Required direct patient care experience Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills. Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required. Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner. Possess excellent time management skills; practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills. practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary:
The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Exemplary Practice and Outcomes A. Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes B. Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity C. Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care. D. Practices using current clinical practice standards. Teamwork and Collaboration A. Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment B. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. C. Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system. Professional Development and Initiative A. Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education. B. Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce, modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment Evidence Based Practice and Research A. Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating patient care products. B. Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes C. Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence-based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions. Resources and Support A. Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care. B. Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc). C. Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
- Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact
- BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 5 years RN experience Required direct patient care experience Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills. Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required. Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner. Possess excellent time management skills; practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills. practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - CC Float
✦ New 🏢 WellStar Health System
Salary not disclosed
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Night (United States of America)
CLICK HERE for virtual tour of Kennestone Hospital
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking
- Ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes
- Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity
- Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patient's goals the focus of the plan of care
- Practices using current clinical practice standards
Teamwork and Collaboration
- Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model.
- This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment
- Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members
- Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system
Professional Development and Initiative
- Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education
- Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment
Evidence Based Practice and Research
- Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing
- Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision making process in evaluating patient care products
- Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems safety absolutes
- Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence based practice
- Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions
Resources and Support
- Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care
- Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc)
- Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources
Part-time- Nights (7pm-7am)
Full-time- Nights (7pm-7am)
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Minimum Education
- Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing
- Bachelor's Degree Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
- Reg Nurse (Single State)
- RN - Multi-state Compact
- Basic Life Support
- BLS - Instructor
- BLS - Provisional
Required Skills
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory, regulations and practices to give and evaluate patient care
- Knowledge of clinic policies and procedures
- Skill in appropriate assessment, examination, treatment techniques
- Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions
- Skill in maintaining records regarding medication or treatment
- Ability to perform department duties in a timely and efficient manner
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public
- Ability to react calmly and competently in emergency situations
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, in writing, or by phone
- Outstanding written and oral communication
- Exercises good judgment in dealing with patients and staff
- Effective communication and teaching skills on all patient levels
- Able to process large volume of patient information in an accurate and timely fashion
- Basic understanding of cardiac anatomy, conditions, and treatment modalities
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
Work Shift
Night (United States of America)
CLICK HERE for virtual tour of Kennestone Hospital
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking
- Ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes
- Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity
- Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patient's goals the focus of the plan of care
- Practices using current clinical practice standards
Teamwork and Collaboration
- Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model.
- This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment
- Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members
- Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system
Professional Development and Initiative
- Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education
- Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment
Evidence Based Practice and Research
- Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing
- Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision making process in evaluating patient care products
- Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems safety absolutes
- Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence based practice
- Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions
Resources and Support
- Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care
- Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc)
- Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources
Part-time- Nights (7pm-7am)
Full-time- Nights (7pm-7am)
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Minimum Education
- Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing
- Bachelor's Degree Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
- Reg Nurse (Single State)
- RN - Multi-state Compact
- Basic Life Support
- BLS - Instructor
- BLS - Provisional
Required Skills
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory, regulations and practices to give and evaluate patient care
- Knowledge of clinic policies and procedures
- Skill in appropriate assessment, examination, treatment techniques
- Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions
- Skill in maintaining records regarding medication or treatment
- Ability to perform department duties in a timely and efficient manner
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public
- Ability to react calmly and competently in emergency situations
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, in writing, or by phone
- Outstanding written and oral communication
- Exercises good judgment in dealing with patients and staff
- Effective communication and teaching skills on all patient levels
- Able to process large volume of patient information in an accurate and timely fashion
- Basic understanding of cardiac anatomy, conditions, and treatment modalities
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
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Charge Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg Renal
✦ New 🏢 WellStar Health System
Salary not disclosed
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
The Medical Dialysis Department at Wellstar Cobb Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Charge Nurse!
This position is full-time/day (7 am - 7 pm).
Job Summary:
The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is responsible for directing and overseeing the daily activities of the unit on an assigned shift to assure successful safe delivery of care. The Charge Nurse is a caregiver and often takes modified patient care assignment. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Nursing Practice Model and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies.
The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. Expectations of practice include: accountability; responsibility and authority for the practice of nursing; effective teamwork; delegation; communication; respect; personal development; and development of team members.
The role contributes to the establishment and maintenance of practices that ensure excellence in patient care, provides for the efficient use of resources, and undertakes leadership task such as staff schedules, unit patient flow, subject matter expertise for clinical concerns, physician rounding, committee involvement, survey readiness, and other task as assigned by the manager, which are basic to the department's ability to function in a smooth and effective manner.
The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is a resource to other areas opportunity to learn about operational functionality and hospital/facility awareness. He/she is assists in the growth and development of team members in the unit to help build department skills sets and to inspire expertise. This leader brings with him or her ability to build rapport between nurses and physicians to continue service to the patients and is a role model to others.
It is expected that all RN Clinical Charge Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals. She/he possesses (advanced) clinical expertise and utilizes this expertise to support and promote the delivery of safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care and serves as a partner in care.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Resources and Support
* Monitors equipment inventory, location and utilization to ensure staff have tools and equipment needed to perform their job.
* Participates in planning and requesting resources for providing high quality care and assists in acquiring appropriate staffing during unexpected staffing shortages or surges in census.
* Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care. Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc).
Tactical Responsibilities
* Make Patient Assignments.
* Consideration for new grads, float and type of patient.
* Daily Discharge/Length of Stay Review.
* Round with Physicians/Surgeons.
* Assign Surgery Beds In Conjunction with Surgery Schedule.
* Consult with Supervisor Nursing Administration (House Supervisor) on Bed Flow and Availability.
* Emergency Services: Assignments for sections, manage waiting room, multiple areas open at different times.
Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
* Rounds on every patient daily to evaluate quality and appropriateness of patient care including corrective action when needed utilizing peer coaching and accountability.
* Performs or provides oversight for the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice; analytical/critical thinking insuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships; caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes.
* Provides or provides oversight for relationship based care delivery patient-centered care by partnering with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using comprehensive hand-off communication processes; interdisciplinary evaluation and communication (i.e., unit rounds, case reviews, peer review, etc.); just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient informed using appropriate communication tools and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care.
* Practices using current clinical practice standards with a focus on safety and quality .
* Within the Emergency Department Setting: Charge Nurse rounds on patients in a modified method in conjunction with nurses to focus on patient safety concerns and patient care.
Teamwork and Collaboration
* Communicates with nurse manager and/or assistant nurse manager any needs or concerns pertaining to care delivery or employee performance.
* Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care which includes promotion of interdisciplinary communication and regular interdisciplinary planning/rounds; completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment (Interdisciplinary rounds do not apply in the Emergency Services setting).
* Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
* Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary processes and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system.
Professional Development
* Ensures patient/family/staff confidentiality and corporate compliance for self (and accountability for team members) requirements including completing all required mandatory education and proficiencies.
* Serves as a preceptor (or mentor) for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment.
Evidence Based Practice and Research
* Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Pa
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
The Medical Dialysis Department at Wellstar Cobb Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Charge Nurse!
This position is full-time/day (7 am - 7 pm).
Job Summary:
The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is responsible for directing and overseeing the daily activities of the unit on an assigned shift to assure successful safe delivery of care. The Charge Nurse is a caregiver and often takes modified patient care assignment. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Nursing Practice Model and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies.
The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. Expectations of practice include: accountability; responsibility and authority for the practice of nursing; effective teamwork; delegation; communication; respect; personal development; and development of team members.
The role contributes to the establishment and maintenance of practices that ensure excellence in patient care, provides for the efficient use of resources, and undertakes leadership task such as staff schedules, unit patient flow, subject matter expertise for clinical concerns, physician rounding, committee involvement, survey readiness, and other task as assigned by the manager, which are basic to the department's ability to function in a smooth and effective manner.
The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is a resource to other areas opportunity to learn about operational functionality and hospital/facility awareness. He/she is assists in the growth and development of team members in the unit to help build department skills sets and to inspire expertise. This leader brings with him or her ability to build rapport between nurses and physicians to continue service to the patients and is a role model to others.
It is expected that all RN Clinical Charge Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals. She/he possesses (advanced) clinical expertise and utilizes this expertise to support and promote the delivery of safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care and serves as a partner in care.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Resources and Support
* Monitors equipment inventory, location and utilization to ensure staff have tools and equipment needed to perform their job.
* Participates in planning and requesting resources for providing high quality care and assists in acquiring appropriate staffing during unexpected staffing shortages or surges in census.
* Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care. Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc).
Tactical Responsibilities
* Make Patient Assignments.
* Consideration for new grads, float and type of patient.
* Daily Discharge/Length of Stay Review.
* Round with Physicians/Surgeons.
* Assign Surgery Beds In Conjunction with Surgery Schedule.
* Consult with Supervisor Nursing Administration (House Supervisor) on Bed Flow and Availability.
* Emergency Services: Assignments for sections, manage waiting room, multiple areas open at different times.
Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
* Rounds on every patient daily to evaluate quality and appropriateness of patient care including corrective action when needed utilizing peer coaching and accountability.
* Performs or provides oversight for the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice; analytical/critical thinking insuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships; caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes.
* Provides or provides oversight for relationship based care delivery patient-centered care by partnering with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using comprehensive hand-off communication processes; interdisciplinary evaluation and communication (i.e., unit rounds, case reviews, peer review, etc.); just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient informed using appropriate communication tools and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care.
* Practices using current clinical practice standards with a focus on safety and quality .
* Within the Emergency Department Setting: Charge Nurse rounds on patients in a modified method in conjunction with nurses to focus on patient safety concerns and patient care.
Teamwork and Collaboration
* Communicates with nurse manager and/or assistant nurse manager any needs or concerns pertaining to care delivery or employee performance.
* Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care which includes promotion of interdisciplinary communication and regular interdisciplinary planning/rounds; completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment (Interdisciplinary rounds do not apply in the Emergency Services setting).
* Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
* Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary processes and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system.
Professional Development
* Ensures patient/family/staff confidentiality and corporate compliance for self (and accountability for team members) requirements including completing all required mandatory education and proficiencies.
* Serves as a preceptor (or mentor) for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment.
Evidence Based Practice and Research
* Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Pa
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