Jobs in Windcrest Tx Bexar County, TX
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POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports the Director, Infection Control, in providing a robust, comprehensive health system wide infection control program in accordance with current standards of practice and in compliance with regulatory agencies and governmental policies and procedures. The principle goals of the infection control program include protecting patients, healthcare workers, volunteers, students, visitors, and others in the healthcare environment; and accomplishing the goals in a cost-effective manner
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Minimum of five years of infection prevention experience within a hospital setting required with a Baccalaureate degree in nursing or higher required. Three years of recent infection prevention experience in an acute care hospital setting is required. Preferred: post-graduate courses in epidemiology, infection prevention or disease control, completion of CDC or APIC sponsored infection prevention training is desirable. Supervisory and managerial experience is desirable. Working knowledge of statistics and epidemiological principles is required. Computer skills required include proficiency in the following Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; graphics display programs such as QI Macros, as well as a level of comfort with learning and adapting to new programs
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Current certification in Infection Prevention and Control by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology is required. Must have current State of Texas professional nursing licensure
University Health System is Bexar County and South Texas' first health system to earn Magnet status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet hospitals and health systems offer patients reassurance that they are being cared for by a team with a proven track record for providing excellent care and positive outcomes for their patients.
University Hospital still serves as the primary teaching facility for UT Health San Antonio and is the premiere Level I trauma center for South Texas and the region's only pediatric Level I trauma center. University Hospital is also home to the highest level neonatal intensive care unit and the region's only Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Why should you work for University Health System? Most up-to-date advancements in nursing Level I Trauma Center Teaching Hospital Nurse Residency Program RN Loan Repayment Program Nationally certified nursing staff Regionally, nationally and internationally recognized
Why Should You Apply?
- We offer exceptional pay and opportunities for advancement.
- Continuing Education
- Gym membership discounts
- Comprehensive benefits package including pet insurance
Requirements:
- BSN highly preferred
- Current RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card
Conducts comprehensive clinical reviews of adverse determinations related to medical necessity.
Initiates outreach to providers to obtain clarification or additional documentation in alignment with established clinical criteria and organizational policies, to support Medical Director decision making.
Provides support for claim appeals in relation to medical necessity.
Ensures the timely and accurate resolution of appeal cases and supports organizational adherence to all state, federal, and accreditation standards.
Facilitates member second level appeal process.
Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing is required.
BSN preferred.
Minimum 2 years acute care experience or managed care experience is required.
Basic knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare preferred.
Knowledge of InterQual screening criteria, ICD-10, CPT coding preferred.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice professional nursing issued by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas is required.
Active Certification in Case Management (CCM) is preferred.
University Health offers comprehensive care for kidney diseases throughout South, Texas. Our Dialysis Department is looking for an experienced Dialysis Registered Nurse to join their team of caring professionals as a Nurse Educator to help educate, train and mentor new hires for the assigned area.
Come be a part of an organization that gives back to its community by providing top quality care and invests in its people.
We offer:
- Low Cost Medical Insurance that includes Vision
- Dental Plans
- RN Student Loan Repayment
- Up to $800 a year for continuing education reimbursement
- Generous PTO accrual
- Career Growth
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Serves as a clinical expert, educator, and mentor for assigned area. Functions in a team environment to provide support to clinical practice.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE BSN is required. A national certification is preferred. Minimum of two years of full-time nursing experience required in Dialysis, five years preferred. Demonstration of experience in curriculum development and implementation of adult learning principles is required.
LICENSURE State of Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse is required. Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support and Health Care Provider card is required.
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for leading the development and management of stroke data for University Hospital.
Performs data collection, analysis and reporting of stroke data compliance with Joint Commission Stroke standards to maintain designation as a Certified Stroke Center.
Collaborates with hospital Stroke Medical Directors, Stroke Coordinator, and Ancillary Program Leadership to advance data collection and develop plans to address variances.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Graduation from accredited school of professional nursing is required.
Must have at least three years of hospital or clinic based experience.
Experience with reporting and analyzing clinical documentation for the Joint Commission accreditation for stroke programs highly preferred.
Work experience with the operation of personal computers and Microsoft Office software is expected.
LICENSURE Current license from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas to practice as a registered nurse.
Current training in Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR) is required.
University Health is Bexar County and South Texas' first health system to earn Magnet status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet hospitals and health systems offer patients reassurance that they are being cared for by a team with a proven track record for providing excellent care and positive outcomes for their patients. We were named as a Top Workplace for 2021 by the San Antonio Express News.
University Hospital still serves as the primary teaching facility for UT Health San Antonio and is the premiere Level I trauma center for South Texas and the region's only pediatric Level I trauma center. University Hospital is also home to the highest level neonatal intensive care unit and the region's only Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Why should you work for University Health?
- Most up-to-date advancements in nursing
- Level I Trauma Center
- Teaching Hospital
- Nurse Residency Program
- RN Loan Repayment Program
- Nationally certified nursing staff
- Regionally, nationally and internationally recognized
Why Should You Apply?
- We offer exceptional pay and opportunities for advancement.
- Comprehensive benefits package including pet insurance
- Continuing Education
- Gym membership discounts
Requirements:
- BSN highly preferred
- Current RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with current RN licensure in the State of Texas, BSN preferred.
National certification (e.g.
CCRN, RNC, CEN, CNOR, OCN, ANCC, CAN, CPAN, CFRN, etc.) in related field is preferred.
Three years recent, full-time hospital experience preferred.
Work experience in case management, utilization review or hospital quality assurance experience is preferred.
Must complete a Clinical Documentation Improvement Course within specified time of hire date.
Current license from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas to practice as a registered nurse is required.
National certification in related field is preferred.
Case Manager Certification (CCM or ANCC) is highly desirable.
Provides primary healthcare and performs selective medical services under the direction of specialty physicians.
Responsible for diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients by completing medical histories, conducting physicals, establishing diagnosis through tests, and formulating treatment plans.
Provides follow-up and health maintenance care of patients in accordance with protocols approved by a physician.
Successful completion of an educational program for physician assistants or surgeon assistants accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, or by that committee's predecessor or successor entities is required.
One year of training in the appropriate specialty is required.
Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants is recommended.
Must be currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas.
Must maintain current AHA BLS or higher in accordance with Medical-Dental Staff and UMA bylaws.
Valid DEA number must be obtained within 90-days of hire.
University Health is Bexar County and South Texas' first health system to earn Magnet status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet hospitals and health systems offer patients reassurance that they are being cared for by a team with a proven track record for providing excellent care and positive outcomes for their patients. We were named as a Top Workplace for 2021 by the San Antonio Express News.
University Hospital still serves as the primary teaching facility for UT Health San Antonio and is the premiere Level I trauma center for South Texas and the region's only pediatric Level I trauma center. University Hospital is also home to the highest level neonatal intensive care unit and the region's only Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Why should you work for University Health?
- Most up-to-date advancements in nursing
- Level I Trauma Center
- Teaching Hospital
- Nurse Residency Program
- RN Loan Repayment Program
- Nationally certified nursing staff
- Regionally, nationally and internationally recognized
Why Should You Apply?
- We offer exceptional pay and opportunities for advancement.
- Comprehensive benefits package including pet insurance
- Continuing Education
- Gym membership discounts
Requirements:
- BSN highly preferred
- Current RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Trains patients and care partners on self-care home hemodialysis (HHD) or peritoneal dialysis (PD) techniques, equipment use, infection control, and emergency procedures. Home Dialysis nurses will also conduct home visits to assess the environment and ensure safety and compliance. Home Dialysis nurses will also be required to take on call responsibilities for patient and care partner support during and after office hours, and on holidays. Performs the nursing process in a safe therapeutic manner in a designated clinical setting. Provides direct patient care (HHD/CAPD/CCPD) and monitoring of renal dialysis patients. Coordinates home dialysis activities within the frame work of the Federal Regulations, State and Local End Stage Renal Disease Network. Supports and adheres to University Health and department specific policies and standards. Receives mentoring from the Patient Care Coordinator and Director of Dialysis Services.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Registered nurse who has at least 2 years of experience as an RN, and six months experience in the specific home dialysis modality. BSN is highly preferred. Must meet career ladder Staff Nurse II criteria for specialty area worked. National Certification in Dialysis is preferred. Must have current American Heart Association, Basic Cardiac Life Support and Healthcare Provider card.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Must be a Registered Nurse currently licensed in the state of Texas.
