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Up to $100K Sign On Bonus – Bakersfield, CA – Seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians

Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact

Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.

Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100% physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners. As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities. Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 6,000 Vituity clinicians. At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.” Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 890 practices across the country, serving 14.5 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you

The Opportunity

• Up to $100k sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
• Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Emergency Medicine physicians.
• Current CA state license is a plus.
• Providers will be cross credentialed at Adventist Health Bakersfield, Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield, Delano Regional Medical Center, and Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District.

The Practice

Adventist Health Bakersfield – Bakersfield, California

Delano Regional Medical Center – Delano, California

Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District – Tehachapi, California

Adventist Health Specialty Hospital – Bakersfield, California

• Annual volume of approximately 9,000+.
• Daily census is between 20-40 patients.
• Sub-specialty backup includes cardiology, hospitalist, ICU, nephrology, and neurology.
• Cerner EMR with Dragon dictation.
• Additional resources include 24/7 x-ray, CT, US, and MRI.

The Community

• Bakersfield, California, is a wonderful place to work and live, combining a thriving job market with a welcoming community, affordable living, and a range of recreational activities.
• Known for its roots in agriculture and energy, Bakersfield also has a rich connection to country music history, particularly the "Bakersfield Sound," which can be explored at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace.
• Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the nearby Kern River for rafting and fishing, along with hiking opportunities in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
• A short drive away, residents can explore Sequoia National Park, home to some of the largest trees on Earth, or take a day trip to the Central California coast.
• With its friendly atmosphere, outdoor adventures, and proximity to both mountains and beaches, Bakersfield offers a balanced lifestyle with a unique California charm.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

• Superior Health Plan Options
• Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more
• Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions
• Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth
• Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
• EAP and travel assistance included
• Student loan refinancing discounts
• Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Visa status applicants benefits vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Bakersfield, CA – Seeking Hospital Medicine Physicians

Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact

Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.

Join the Vituity Team.Vituity is a 100% physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners. As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities. Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 6,000 Vituity clinicians. At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.” Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 890 practices across the country, serving 14.5 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

• Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Hospital Medicine physicians.
• Current CA state license is a plus.

The Practice

Adventist Health Specialty Hospital – Bakersfield, California

• Vituity’s physician partnership culture inspires clinician retention and engagement, and supports autonomy to make local decisions.
• Equal distribution among all practicing physicians.
• No outside investors, external stakeholders, or long-term debt.

The Community

• Bakersfield, California, is a wonderful place to work and live, combining a thriving job market with a welcoming community, affordable living, and a range of recreational activities.
• Known for its roots in agriculture and energy, Bakersfield also has a rich connection to country music history, particularly the "Bakersfield Sound," which can be explored at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace.
• Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the nearby Kern River for rafting and fishing, along with hiking opportunities in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
• A short drive away, residents can explore Sequoia National Park, home to some of the largest trees on Earth, or take a day trip to the Central California coast.
• With its friendly atmosphere, outdoor adventures, and proximity to both mountains and beaches, Bakersfield offers a balanced lifestyle with a unique California charm.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

• Superior Health Plan Options
• Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more
• Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions
• Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth
• Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
• EAP and travel assistance included
• Student loan refinancing discounts
• Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Visa status applicants benefits vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

MANAGER HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ABOUT CAMPBELL COUNTY HEALTH Campbell County Health (CCH) is more than just a hospital—we are a comprehensive healthcare system serving northeast Wyoming.

Our organization includes Campbell County Memorial Hospital, a 90-bed acute care community hospital in Gillette; Campbell County Medical Group, featuring nearly 20 specialty and primary care clinics—including locations in Wright and Hulett; and The Legacy Living & Rehabilitation Center, a long-term care facility.

To be responsive to our employee’s needs we offer: Generous PTO accrual (increases with tenure) Paid sick leave days Medical/Dental/Vision Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Savings Account 403(b) with employer match Early Childhood Center , discounted on-site childcare And more! Click here to learn more about our full benefits package JOB SUMMARY The Manager of Health Information Management (HIM) is responsible for the corporate strategic direction and operational performance of HIM, including coding, clinical documentation improvement, the release of information, transcription, chart completion, enterprise master patient index, document management, medical record integrity, CDM Maintenance, and information governance.

Ensures regulatory and legal compliance.

Serves as the Facility Privacy Officer and custodian of all medical records for the organization.

Monitors performance and evaluates employees in compliance with hospital policies.

Coordinating responsibility to the medical staff regarding medical record documentation issues.

This position is located on-site in Gillette, Wyoming.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Establishes, implements, and reviews goals and objectives for all direct reports.

Analyzes, selects, and implements programs necessary to achieve the hospital's goals and strategic plans.

Lead diverse teams to ensure compliance with State, Federal and local regulations.

Provides strategic direction, leadership and overall management oversight of Health Information Management (HIM) functions in a multi-facility setting with multiple departments, including scanning, and release of information functions.

Responsible for developing and maintaining effective policies, procedures, systems and working relationships with other departments, providers, external attorneys, regulatory and other reporting entities as well as Revenue Cycle and Quality/Risk.

Oversees HIM, CDM, Hospital and Physician Coding, and Clinical Documentation Improvement Managers and personnel to promote steady work flow, productivity, quality, timeliness, and attainment of system and departmental performance goals.

Works collaboratively and proactively with other department leaders, physicians and Hospital Leadership, using key performance indicators to identify trends and opportunities, facilitating work groups, and implementing improvements in performance and outcomes.

Ensures the appropriate dissemination and communication of regulation, policy and guideline changes related to HIM, coding and clinical documentation.

Develops staff performance expectations, goals and metrics.

Measures and communicates achievement throughout the year, and makes operational adjustments as needed.

Develops operating and capital budgets for area of responsibility and monitors performance against budget, developing action plans as needed to address variances.

Responsible for all aspects of managing and leading a team including: interviewing, hiring, training, developing, directing work and processes, managing performance, recognizing, and rewarding employees.

Maintains confidentiality of all personnel and patient care and relations information.

Actively participates in Strategic Plans for the department and organization.

Actively participates in Customer/Guest Relations and Mandatory Education programs.

Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.

Complies with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.

Supervises the Certified Coder, Coder, Clinical Documentation Specialist, HIM Clerk Lead, Clerk, and Revenue Integrity Specialist.

Other duties as assigned.

This list is non-exhaustive.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education Associate degree required Current, valid, and active RHIT or RHIA Certification by the American Health Management Information Association is preferred.

Licensure None Experience Five years of increasing responsibility and experience in a hospital-based medical records department preferred Minimum of 2 years previous supervisor and/or management level expense required.

Certifications required See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.

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Position Summary

The Home Health Area Market Executive is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Home Health Area Market Executive is responsible for identifying markets of opportunity and securing market penetration for Compassus to fulfill our vision as the pre-eminent American healthcare provider dedicated to delivering unsurpassed comfort to those needing compassionate navigation through life's closing chapters. S/he partners with home health program leaders in developing Books of Business and growth strategies for the home health programs in his/her area of responsibility, as well as participating in the recruiting, hiring, and training of new growth staff. S/he oversees home health program growth, assists in ensuring the growth team's execution of the growth plan, and ensures the professional development of growth staff. S/he has a strong partnership with the clinical leaders and team members and serves as a growth resource to all staff. Additionally, s/he may assist in the start-up of new home health locations or programs as directed.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Devotes the necessary training time to ensure growth team member’s peak performance.
• Creates and manages a “Book of Business” for each Home Health Care Consultant.
• Defines and manages the monthly and annual growth objectives for all growth staff.
• Closely monitors all growth metrics, including contacts, closing, conversions and payor mix; communicates progress toward goals.
• Serves as a growth resource to all team members, both growth and clinical, in support of the Growth goal.
• Assures that the key growth fundamentals are executed with the goal of increasing their Home Health Care Consultant’s closing percentages.
• Assists program leadership in planning and presenting educational, informational, and marketing programs to area professional groups.
• Works closely with Compassus Medical Directors to ensure advocacy for access in the community.
• Proactively monitors and reports on issues affecting the business, including competitive pressures, talent, recruiting, market/industry movements, and other challenges that impact business unit performance.
• May be responsible for their own Book of Business.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Masters of Business Administration or related degree desirable.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing growth teams required.
• At least three (3) years of experience leading growth teams strongly preferred.
• Two (2) or more years of experience selling services within the healthcare field is preferred.

Skills

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to positions in our organization.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Summary:

The Specialty Clinical Pharmacist is responsible and accountable for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy. Specialty Clinical Pharmacists provide proficient direct patient-centered care in a decentralized practice setting. In this clinical role, Specialty Clinical Pharmacists participate in all necessary aspects of the medication-use system while providing comprehensive and individualized pharmaceutical care to the patients in their assigned areas. Pharmaceutical care services include but are not limited to assessing patient needs, incorporating age and disease-specific characteristics into drug therapy and patient education, adjusting care according to patient response, and providing clinical interventions to detect, mitigate, and prevent medication adverse events. Specialty Clinical Pharmacists serve as departmental resources and liaisons to other departments, or external groups. They also conduct clinical research and practice advancement projects as well as patient care quality and regulatory compliance initiatives designed to improve medication-use processes or pharmacy practice. Specialty Clinical Pharmacists provide medication and practice-related education/training and actively serve as preceptors for Doctor of Pharmacy students and pharmacy residents. The Specialty Clinical Pharmacists will participate in the quality management program with the goal of improving services by monitoring processes, analyzing data, implementing interventions to improve, and evaluating the effectiveness of those interventions.

The Specialty Clinical Pharmacists will be responsible for the clinical management of patients on a variety of specialty therapies for medical conditions including but not limited to Hepatitis C, inflammatory conditions (gastroenterology, dermatology, asthma, and allergy), pulmonary conditions (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis), neurology (multiple sclerosis, migraine headache), dyslipidemia, osteoporosis, and oncology.

Responsibilities:

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

• Leads assigned patient service lines, clinical areas, and therapeutic programs
• Facilitates pharmaceutical care services, direct patient care programs, and medication utilization systems within assigned services and care areas to ensure drug utilization activities are aligned with patient care needs, evidence-based best practices, and regulatory standards.
• Actively identifies practice-related issues that require evaluation and facilitate clinical research projects, quality improvement initiatives, or healthcare provider education as needed to advance practice.
• Assures pharmacy is an integral part of the healthcare delivery system and facilitates enhancement and expansion of pharmacy services/programs.

• Delivers direct patient care
• Maintains proficiency in the clinical pharmacy program.
• Works as an active member of the multidisciplinary team and collaborates with healthcare providers to provide patient-centered care.
• Identifies high-risk patients and implements interventions to improve quality and safety.
• Makes appropriate evidence-based, patient-centered medication recommendations.
• Oversees the liaisons’ workflow to ensure timely review and processing of orders.
• Oversees the prior authorization and appeals process.
• Offers clinical assistance to the technician staff as needed.
• Performs and documents initial and follow-up assessments and consultations in line with program policies and procedures and URAC and ACHC accreditation requirements.
• Participates in a rotating after-hours on-call process.

• Provides pharmaceutical services throughout the health system
• Maintains proficiency in hospital computer systems and medication ordering systems.
• Provides accurate, safe, timely, and appropriate medication therapy based on patient age and needs.
• Completes critical patient monitoring and reviews patient profile/chart to identify, prevent, or mitigate drug-related problems, improper drug or dose selection, sub-therapeutic dosage, overdosage, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, failure to receive drugs, untreated indications, medication use without an indication, and treatment failures.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately with healthcare providers and caregivers (physicians, nurses, etc.)
• Actively participates in stewardship activities and restricted medication programs.

• Participates in pharmacy operations and medication dispensing as assigned
• Maintains proficiency in and actively engages in operational programs and specialty pharmacy areas as appropriate for job assignment.

• Facilitates experiential education and practice advancement
• Maintains proficiency in preceptor roles and actively emulates education/mentorship skills.
• Develops student, resident, and staff training experiences/competencies and creates new relationships for teaching and training opportunities.
• Identifies, designs, and implements improvements in the medication-use system to advance patient safety, maximize therapeutic outcomes, or control costs.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE accredited school of Pharmacy is required.
• Must accrue American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Residency Preceptor status within 18 months of hire.

Experience

• PGY1 residency or 5 years of clinical practice (community, ambulatory care, PBM, or hospital) required.
• PGY2 residency preferred.
• Specialty pharmacy experience preferred.
• EPIC suite products experience preferred (EMR, Compass Rose, Willow Ambulatory)
• Significant knowledge and expertise in advanced pharmacy practice, specialty medication therapy management, and specialty evidence-based medicine in areas appropriate for clinical assignments required.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Licensed pharmacist in the state of practice.
• Pharmacy preceptor license within 90 days of start date.
• Must obtain Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) certification or other applicable board (e.g. BCOP, BCACP, BCPS, BCMTMS, BCGP) certification within 18 months of hire.

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time

Responsibilities: The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care. Qualifications: Education

• Graduate from a nursing program Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

• No experience required New Graduates of a nursing program eligible Required
• Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
• 1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions Required

• RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required

• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)

• Cardiac Tele: Additional Required Certifications: ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required
• Critical Care: Additional Required Certifications: ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required
• Dialysis: Additional Required Certifications: CDN (Certified Dialysis Certificate) preferred Preferred
• Emergency Department: Additional Required Certifications: ACLS and PALS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 6 months to obtain the PALS certification. within 180 Days Required
• Infusion/Oncology: Additional Required Certifications: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification - prior to independent chemotherapy administration Upon Hire Required
• Pediatrics: Identifies, reports and provides appropriate protective measures for high risk situations including, but not limited to, abuse or neglect, failure to thrive and potential for abduction. Additional Required Certifications: PALS Certification - required at Piedmont Columbus Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) PEARS or PALS Certification - required at Piedmont Athens Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required
• Surgical Services: Additional Required Certifications: PreOp/PACU/ENDO/CSU - ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) OR - BLS required only within 180 Days Required
• Women's Services: Additional Required Certifications: Labor and Delivery-ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) NRP by the end of orientation period, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start date Mother/Baby- NRP by the end of orientation period NICU- NRP by the end of orientation period NAT (Newborn Admission Team)- NRP by the end of orientation period Nursery- NRP by the end of orientation period within 180 Days Required

Business Unit : Company Name: Eastside Medical Center

• Knowledgeable and skilled in the application of aseptic technique in multiple areas.
• Appropriately moves within and around the sterile field.
• Assist surgeon, physicians, anesthesia provider, surgical technologist and registered nurses.
• Performs a variety of perioperative support functions for pre-op, intra-op, and post-op. (Specific activities vary with each area and sub specialty.)
• Versatile and knowledgeable in multiple surgical specialties and phases of surgery (pre-op, intra-op, post-op.)
• Knowledgeable and skilled in multiple sterilization/disinfection techniques.
• Knowledgeable in multiple support areas such as; instrumentation, equipment, anesthesia, and supplies.
• Able to function independently in a variety of areas.
• Documentation is timely and accurate.
• Be available to be assigned on-call hours outside of scheduled work-hours, which include after-hours, weekends and holidays. And if contacted while on-call, respond in the time frame as defined by the needs of the department.

• Reviews daily surgery schedule collaborates with leadership and plans support functions.
• Implements plan so multiple needs are met simultaneously.
• Actions support efficient preparation for surgical technologist, registered nurses, surgeons, physicians, and anesthesia providers.
• Prepares for age specific case requirements.
• Identifies barriers and initiates appropriate intervention.
• Able to adhere to assigned weekly, weekend, and holiday call shifts in accordance with hospital policies and protocols.

• Electrosurgical unit, bipolar and monocular functional use and tissue effects.
• Pneumatic tourniquet systems and ATS.
• A variety of positioning devices.
• Endoscopic video systems; set up, operate and trouble shoot.
• Insufflation and accessories.
• Patient warming devices.
• Gravity and Pre Vac sterilizers.
• Phaco emulsifier and vitrector.
• Irrigation devices.
• Microscopes and accessories.
• Anesthesia machines.
• Scope wasters.
• Phlebotomy and testing such as; Hemacue, UCG, urine multistix.
• Specialty carts; i.e. vascular grafts, plastic.
• Roles and relationships of scrubbed and non-scrubbed surgical team.
• Applies principle of aseptic techniques; opening sterile items and skin preparation.
• Ensures appropriate equipment, hazard warning, and practice compliance during laser use.
• Operates and demonstrates working knowledge of a variety of laser systems.
• Provides technical assistance to surgeons, physicians, registered nurses, surgical technologist, and support staff.

• Independently sets up and is able to operate equipment for a variety of surgical specialties.
• Provides case specific needs; specialty operating table, case specific assistive devices.
• Able to assist multiple specialty needs, collaborate, communicate, and provide required support.
• Fosters relationships and communication with family members.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to patient and family needs and provides or communicates to appropriate personnel.
• Integrates individual efforts within surgical services to ensure a safe environment, promote teamwork, and satisfaction.
• Assist in achieving department and organizational goals.
• Attend and participates in department meetings and educational offerings.
• Communicates effectively with nursing staff throughout the shift.
• Participates in education/training opportunities as available.
• Assists others in completion of assignments.
• Utilizes time wisely, identifies and initiates appropriate action.

Registered Nurse Manager, Cardiac Specialty Unit

Full Time, Day shift

Monday-Friday position, on-call for Department needs

Parkwest Overview:

Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer.

Parkwest is Covenant Health’s and West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home.

Knoxville located in East Tennessee is the third largest in the state, well-known for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and is the home of the University of Tennessee. Go Vols! Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons. Best of all, each of them is pretty mild!

Combine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture, seasonal festivals, top-notch foodie and incredible outdoor recreation. It’s a perfect blend of big-city amenities and Southern charm.

3 Riverstone, Cardiac Specialty Unit:

The Cardiac Specialty Unit consists of 33 telemetry beds.

Specialized care is delivered on The Cardiac Specialty Unit to patients presenting with chest pain or unstable angina, as well as those recovering from placement of cardiac stents, permanent pacemakers, or AICDs.

The top three admitting diagnoses for 3 Riverstone are Coronary Atherosclerosis, Intermediate Coronary Syndrome, and Cardiac Dysrhythmias.

We have long-term staff members because of our culture and teamwork on the floor. The physicians see this as well and trust the judgment of our team.

Our team includes high quality RNs, Patient Care Assistants and Health Unit Coordinators. Our staff work 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week and rotate every other weekend and holiday. We have a modified self-scheduling model that covers a six-week period to allow for flexibility. We welcome staff members of varying experiences, from new graduates to experienced healthcare professionals. Come join our amazing team on 3 Riverstone!

Position Summary:

Is accountable for the delivery of high quality nursing care and for the administrative management of the nursing unit on a 24-hour basis. Fulfills all duties and responsibilities associated with the Nurse Manager position.

Responsibilities

• Selects, trains, orients, develop and evaluate performance of the department staff. Ensures staffing mix and allocation in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Develops departmental budgets. Administers operations in accordance with budgeted parameters.
• Maintains operational reports and records and collects statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes.
• Coordinates and reports outcome of nursing activities performed on behalf of the patient.
• Establishes and maintains communication between the nursing unit, medical staff and ancillary departments for the purposes of problem solving and quality improvement. Utilizes appropriate lines of communication within the facility.
• Ensures establishment and implementation of unit goals and objectives are in alignment with the facility and system.
• Promotes a safe environment that allows for the delivery of high quality patient care utilizing evidenced based practices.
• Protects patient confidentiality by promoting professional staff communications.
• Supervises, institutes, and evaluates nursing interventions and documentation.
• Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.
• Works collaboratively with other disciplines to ensure patient care is timely, efficient, and effective.
• Facilitates professional development of staff with accountability for staff retention.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Graduate of accredited nursing program required; possession of a bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field preferred (required within 3 years in position or effective date of job description).

Minimum Experience:

Three (3) years of recent clinical experience. Two (2) years of leadership/managerial experience preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

Must have and maintain Tennessee State registered nurse license.

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Clinical Nurse Coordinator RN Surgical Specialty you want in your current role? We invest in what matters most to nurses like you – at home, at work, and at every stage in your career. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast which is a part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast!

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) ensures and delivers high quality, patient-centered care and coordination of all functions in the unit/department during the designated shift. In collaboration with other members of the management team, the CNC directs, monitors, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures, serves as a resource person for staff, and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

What you will do in this role:

• Assists with admission and discharge processes to ensure efficient throughput and high quality, patient-centered care.
• Participates in the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in the unit, in collaboration with other members of the management team.
• Collaborates with subject matter experts and other managers to create an environment of teamwork that supports improved outcomes and service.
• Supports a patient-first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary.
• Supports the efforts of the facility to improve engagement by operationalizing current nursing strategies, including employee rounding, hourly rounds, and other initiatives.   
• Provides recommendations related to interviewing, selecting, and training new staff. Recommends and implements courses of action, including training and development, conflict resolution, personnel policy compliance, completion of performance evaluations, and/or disciplinary actions to ensure a competitively better organization.
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• Assists with staff scheduling. Manages all practical aspects of staff labor in accordance with patient care needs and established productivity guidelines.
• Supports proper inventory control and assists with managing supplies and equipment.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Registered Nurse
• Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is a full-service 340+ bed acute care hospital in Pasadena, Texas. We have been a leader of medical care in Pasadena for more than 50 years. With board-certified physicians, registered nurses and expert technicians, the community has come to rely on us for top-quality, comprehensive and compassionate healthcare. HCA Houston Southeast is the only hospital in Pasadena with both Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation by the American College of Cardiology and full accreditation by The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Clinical Nurse Coordinator RN Surgical Specialty opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!