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Registered Nurse (RN) - WOC - Augusta, GA - Full Time
Salary not disclosed
Augusta, GA 4 days ago
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 Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Clinical Nurse (WOCN) functions under the direction of the Nurse Manager and provides acute and rehabilitative care for people with select disorders of the GI, GU and Integumentary systems. The WOCN serves as a resource to nursing and medical staff and is responsible for delivering in-depth, comprehensive patient care in complex multiple problem patient care situations. The WOCN can independently perform job functions.
The WOCN is a licensed caregiver who practices in a competent manner, upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals in the clinical environment that employs a shared governance model. Clinical practice is executed using best evidence through continuous learning from formal education; active reading of professional literature; and reflective practice. He / She serves as a partner in care anticipating and providing for the patient care needs of his/her patients, families and significant others. Role specific competencies, responsibilities, and practice are guided by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing.
It is expected that the WOCS nurse is certified, licensed, knowledgeable, and upholds 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.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
* Acts as a consultant to the physician, providing evaluations of patients and developing individualized, evidence-based plans of care that address wounds, fistulas, ostomies, and continence issues at the specialist level.
* Responds to the physician consult request by writing orders within the WOCN scope of practice and standing orders for other nurses to follow. Determines type and frequency of wound/ostomy care provided to the patient using their expert judgment, including modifications as the patients condition changes
* Upon receiving physician order for consult, marks patients for ostomy surgery, selecting the best and alternative sites for the surgeons consideration, provides education to the patient and family pre- and post-op and guidance for psychosocial, sexual and body image adaption to promote optimal client outcomes.
* Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence-based practice; analytical/critical thinking insuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships; caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes
* Provides 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
* When performing duties in outpatient Wound Care and Hyperbaric Unit:
* Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the Healing Strategies for wound care and the role of HBO therapy, and the different approved clinical indications and treatment protocols for HBO treatment.
* Delivers care to the patient immediately prior to, during, and immediately following the HBO
* treatment that is consistent with existing policies and Healing Strategies within his/her scope
* of practice and documents all aspects of that care.
* Monitors and ensures the proper delivery of treatment gas as ordered.
* Monitors the patients continually during treatments for symptoms of oxygen intolerance, claustrophobia, hypoglycemic reactions, decompression sickness or any other adverse reaction to HBO treatments.
* Under the direction of the program manager or designee, appropriately intervenes in the
* event of an adverse reaction and follows established protocols.
* Demonstrates competence in reinforcing age specific patient and family education on
* common topics related to the HBO therapy and related underlying disease processes.
* Demonstrates competence in performing ordered treatments including but not limited to
* vital signs, blood sugars, and emergency procedures, consistent with existing policies
* and within his/her scope of practice.
* Documents required elements of each treatment in a clear, concise manner that includes a description of the chamber settings, duration of treatment, patient response to the procedure,
* and any other relevant observations.
* Chamber Operations
* Demonstrates and applies basic knowledge about HBOT chamber operations to ensure
* efficacy of treatment and safety of the patient and those in the immediate area.
* Demonstrates knowledge of the basic physiological principles/concepts of the HBO
* treatment and incorporates them into the treatment process.
* Operates controls to pressurize and depressurize the chamber according to prescribed
* policies for clinical indications and physician orders.
* Maintains accurate logs and records of the time, pressures, depths, etc. of chamber operations according to established protocols.
* Performs maintenance of the hyperbaric chamber (s) and related support systems under the guidance of the Program Director/Safety Coordinator.
* Cleans chamber following each treatment, according to recommendations of manufacturer,
* and in accordance with established facility infection control policies.
* Maintains emergency equipment and supplies located in the HBO area. Documents equipment checks as required by established policies.
Teamwork and Collaboration
* The WOCN serves as clinical expert in various hospital committees, community groups and organizations (United Ostomy Association, Diabetic Outpatient Clinic and local home care agencies); leads outcome evaluations including quarterly NDNQI pressure ulcer prevalence; participates in improvement initiatives related to WOC nursing practice; evaluates and develops product formularies and algorithms to support best practices for the prevention and treatment of wound, ostomy and continence conditions and facilitates the needs of the bariatric population with specialty bed management.
* 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
* Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and
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RN - Acute Care - Cardiac Telemetry, Cath Lab Recovery- Full-Time Night
🏢 WellStar Health System
Salary not disclosed
Roswell, GA 4 days ago
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)

Job Summary:

Wellstar North Fulton Hospital has an opportunity for a RN - Acute Care - Cardiac Telemetry, Cath Lab Recovery- Full-Time Night

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:

Associate's Degree in nursing or Graduate of accredited/approved school of nursing
Bachelor's Degree Nursing

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 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 Respiratory Therapist - Fulltime - Nights - W.E.S.T. Float Team
🏢 WellStar Health System
Salary not disclosed
Marietta, GA 4 days ago
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)

Join Our W.E.S.T. Float Team at WellStar!

Are you ready to make a difference? Join the WellStar Enterprise Support Team (W.E.S.T.) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in our Float Pool! This exciting opportunity allows you to work across various units based on staffing needs, utilizing your unique skills to provide exceptional patient care wherever you're needed most.

Why Join Us? As a member of the Float Pool, you'll:

- Impact Lives: Play a vital role in delivering high-quality care across the WellStar network.
- Diverse Experience: Float to different units, expanding your clinical expertise and gaining valuable experience.
- Supportive Environment: Work collaboratively with a dynamic team committed to excellence.

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at WellStar, you'll provide critical respiratory care and education under the guidance of the RC Manager/Director. Your responsibilities include:

- Delivering comprehensive patient care in complex situations, primarily in critical care settings.
- Educating patients and their families while mentoring new staff and students.
- Collaborating with healthcare teams to plan and implement effective care strategies.

Core Responsibilities:

- Customer Service: Ensure thorough patient assessments, documentation, and education while promoting a positive team environment.
- Quality Patient Care: Administer therapies, manage ventilators, perform assessments, and provide specialized care, including assisting in invasive procedures.
- Safety: Maintain high patient safety standards and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Education:

- Graduate of an AMA-approved program in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Sciences; required.

- Bachelor's degree required.

Licenses/Certifications:

- Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA Required

- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Required

- Additional certifications (e.g., NRP, PALS) preferred.

Experience:

- Minimum of 3+ years of current RT experience required in a hospital environment required.

Skills

- Strong communication and critical thinking abilities.
- Excellent relationship-building skills with healthcare professionals.
- Proficient in computer use and familiar with healthcare databases.

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.
permanent
Registered Nurse (RN)--Acute Care- Cardiac/Telemetry/Renal Fulltime 7p-7a
🏢 WellStar Health System
Salary not disclosed
Hiram, GA 2 days ago
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)

Overview

Fulltime 7p-7a Shift

28 bed Cardiac/Telemetry /Renal Floor

Magnet Designated Campus- dedicated to genuine standards of care and compassion

Sign on Bonus eligible for experienced RN's committed to our community

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.

Responsibilities
Core Responsibilites 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 patient's 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.
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- Required for All Jobs
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- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
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- Qualifications
Required Minimum Education
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- Associate's Degree in nursing or Graduate of accredited/approved school of nursing Required
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred
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- Required Minimum Experience
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- Minimum 2 years direct patient care nursing experience Required
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- Required Minimum Skills
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- 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.
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- Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
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- Reg Nurse (Single State) Required
- RN - Multi-state Compact Required
- Basic Life Support Required
- BLS - Instructor Required
- BLS - Provisional Required
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- Additional Licenses and Certifications

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.
permanent
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Fulltime - Nights - WEST Float Team
🏢 WellStar Health System
Salary not disclosed
Marietta, GA 2 days ago
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.

Join Our Float Pool Team at WellStar!

Are you ready to make a difference? Join the WellStar Enterprise Support Team (WEST) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in our Float Pool! This exciting opportunity allows you to work across various units based on staffing needs, utilizing your unique skills to provide exceptional patient care wherever you're needed most.

Why Join Us? As a member of the Float Pool, you'll:

- Impact Lives: Play a vital role in delivering high-quality care across the WellStar network.
- Diverse Experience: Float to different units, expanding your clinical expertise and gaining valuable experience.
- Supportive Environment: Work collaboratively with a dynamic team committed to excellence.

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at WellStar, you'll provide critical respiratory care and education under the guidance of the RC Manager/Director. Your responsibilities include:

- Delivering comprehensive patient care in complex situations, primarily in critical care settings.
- Educating patients and their families while mentoring new staff and students.
- Collaborating with healthcare teams to plan and implement effective care strategies.

Core Responsibilities:

- Customer Service: Ensure thorough patient assessments, documentation, and education while promoting a positive team environment.
- Quality Patient Care: Administer therapies, manage ventilators, perform assessments, and provide specialized care, including assisting in invasive procedures.
- Safety: Maintain high patient safety standards and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

Education:

- Graduate of an AMA-approved program in Respiratory Therapy required.

- Bachelor's degree required.

?Licenses/Certifications:

- Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA Required

- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Required

- Additional certifications (e.g., NRP, PALS) preferred.

Experience:

- Minimum of 3 years of current RT experience in a hospital environment required.

Skills

- Strong communication and critical thinking abilities.

- Excellent relationship-building skills with healthcare professionals.

- Proficient in computer use and familiar with healthcare databases.

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.
permanent
RN - Acute Care - Cardiac Telemetry - Full-Time Night Shift
Salary not disclosed
Roswell, GA 2 days ago
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) Job Summary:

Wellstar North Fulton Hospital has an opportunity for a RN - Acute Care - Cardiac Telemetry - Full-Time Night Shift

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:

Associate‘s Degree in nursing or Graduate of accredited/approved school of nursing
Bachelor‘s Degree Nursing

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 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.
permanent
THCE Biomedical Equipment Technician II - Day Shift Full-Time Role (Hiring Immediately)
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:POSITION PURPOSE

Provides Planned Maintenance (PM), safety testing, repairs, calibration, installation, routine and emergency service to general and various specialized diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment, as assigned by the Clinical Engineering (CE) Manager.

      

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Knows, understands, incorporates and demonstrates the mission, vision and core values of Trinity Health and the Ministry Organization in leadership behaviors, practices and decisions.

Performs PM procedures on multiple types of general and specialized clinical equipment.

Performs PM procedures using manufacturer’s recommendations, standards or code requirements, as well as industry acceptable processes as guidelines.

Performs corrective maintenance procedures including diagnosing problems using thermodynamic, electronic/electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or other sciences and documents results of activities performed to comply with all regulatory and standard requirements.

Notifies equipment users, CE Managers, and Regional Director of repair status and delays as necessary.

Interacts with clinical staff to understand and resolve operational problems in scheduling and completing PM procedures while minimizing interference to hospital departments.

Determines need for replacement parts and supplies, selects the most cost effective source, and submits properly completed parts request using established policies and guidelines.

Completes corrective and planned maintenance work order documentation per policy.

Promotes teamwork by keeping others informed, participating effectively in group decision making, works to accomplish team objectives and projects, and solicits feedback about one's effectiveness as a team member.

Continually improves processes by seeking ways to eliminate and reduce waste.

Has authority (based on department guidelines)  to order parts and supplies required for emergency service or repair  of medical equipment. Recommends test equipment and spare equipment parts to the CE Manager or Lead Technician.

Provides on-call service coverage after normal business hours on a rotating basis, as assigned.

Provides assistance and training to Bio-Medical Equipment Technician I as assigned by Clinical Engineering Management.

May be assigned duties as Lead Bio-Medical Equipment Technician, as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned or requested by the CE Manager.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws/regulations; the Trinity Health Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct; as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of an Associates of Applied Sciences Degree in related field of medical electronics, electronic technology or equivalent military or related training required.  CBET certification preferred.

Three to five years experience or equivalent, performing corrective and planned maintenance on medical devices and/or clinical support equipment. 

Must have a basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.

Working knowledge and ability to use basic hand tools and  test equipment specific to the field.  Ability to train CE associates  on use and application of select test equipment.

Must have knowledge and understanding of OSHA, NFPA, The Joint Commission, CAHO, EOC, FDA and other specific regulations and standards pertaining to clinical equipment service and repair.

Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Trinity Health, Ministry Organizations, and  Clinical Engineering. 

Ability to operate complex test equipment, analyze and interpret information provided by equipment and clinical staff to determine equipment operational condition.

Must have basic understanding of personal computer operation, applications, and ability to input data using keyboard.  Technician must be able to follow complex written instructions, perform tasks and document actions taken.

 Strong customer service communications skills are required to interact with hospital personnel and vendors to achieve positive outcomes. .

Ability to provide or coordinate in-service training to clinical/professional staff on medical device operations and safety functions.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be physically able to balance, bend, climb, crawl, crouch, kneel, reach, sit, squat, stand, twist, and walk.

Possess ability to mentally concentrate while being subject to stress, interruptions and changing work priorities.

Must be able to work and follow OSHA guidelines while in a hazardous environment(s) such as electrocution potentials, mechanical energies, bloodborne/airborne pathogens, dust and inclement weather, marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, radiation, fumes/vapors, sharp instruments/tools, hazardous liquids, and operating devices. 

Must be able to hear speech, distinguish sounds, and speak.

Must have near vision, far vision, depth perception, and be able to distinguish colors.

Must have sensory ability to distinguish hot, cold, range of temperature, surfaces, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and detect/distinguish odors.

Must be able to carry or lift up to 50 pounds routinely (50% of the time) and on occasion (5% of the time) up to 100 pounds.

Must be able to push or pull over 100 pounds frequently (20% of the time).

Maintains safe working environment for self, other associates, patients, visitors, and medical staff in accordance with applicable standards and procedures relevant to job duties.

Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work priorities.

Must be able to travel to the various Trinity Health, Ministry Organizations, subsidiaries, and/or training facilities.

Our Commitment

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

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Medical Assistant/ LPN - Full-time position with opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration. (Hiring Immediately)
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
DES MOINES, Iowa 1 day ago
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Medical Assistant’s may have duties in one or more of the following areas:

Medical Assistant

  • Demonstrates ability to recognize urgent/emergent needs of patients and initiate appropriate emergency procedures as needed.
  • Demonstrates current level of knowledge of various payor regulations by functioning within those guidelines.
  • Follows clinic procedure/protocol for the organization and management of the electronic medical record (i.e. test results, retrieval, filing, creation, repair, charging of electronic medical record).
  • Acts to facilitate interdisciplinary communication.  Utilizes other members of the health care team in assessing the patient and analyzes patient data.  Assesses learning needs of the patient and significant others.  Gives accurate and complete information to patient and family.
  • Evaluates patient and family understanding of treatment plan and/or instruc­tions.
  • Assists with a variety of procedures, exams and/or operation of diagnostic equipment as assigned (i.e. EKG, spirometry, tympanometry, etc.).
  • Maintains appropriate aseptic technique for preparation, pro­cedures and medications administered.
  • Accurately documents all patient interactions in electronic medical record.
  • Reports results and pertinent information to patients and health care team members.
  • Functions according to limitations or scope of license or certification.
  • Performs basic medical assistant functions (vitals, rooming, assist with procedures, immunizations, medication injections etc), under direction and supervision of provider.
  • Maintains professional appearance of patient exam and procedure rooms.
  • Maintains supplies in assigned area
Receptionist
  • Coordinates on-going patient flow through the clinic process ensuring efficient and effective continuity, accurate completion of all required forms, greeting patients, verifying demographics and insurance information, and coordinating physician releases.
  • Assures the conveyance of accurate and complete messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Responsible for the development, tracking and/or completeness of the charge ticket process through the patient visit.
  • Demonstrates functional knowledge of third party payers.

Surgery Scheduler:

  • Familiar with ICD-9/10 coding and CPT coding.
  • Coordinates physician surgery schedules between OR and office.
  • Proficient in computer and internet skills to access payers websites, perform surgery scheduling on multiple systems, verify patient eligibility for benefits, and to obtain surgery pre-certifications.
  • Provides appropriate pre- and post-surgery information, organization of surgery scheduling management.

Referral Liaison

  • Meets with patients both in person and by phone and is the point person in their coordination of care.
    • Works closely with insurance companies and makes referrals according to their guidelines and policies.
    • Coordinates referrals with other provider’s offices in a timely manner.
    • Implements and follows a tracking system for all referrals.
    • Processes requests for physical forms/immunization forms for parents, daycares, and schools as time allows.

Lab

  • Performs laboratory testing (including phlebotomy and a variety of routine and/or automated tests), and maintains records of tests performed and results received.
  • Reports results and pertinent information to patient and health care team members.
  • Complies with regulatory agencies (i.e. CLIA, COLA, OSHA in opera­tion of lab).
  • Responsible for quality control and proficiency testing appropriate for the testing performed ensuring that levels are maintained throughout the entire testing procedure from the initial quality control, throughout testing, and reporting of test results.
  • Responsible for reporting technical problems and ensure that remedial actions are taken whenever tests deviate from established performance specifications.
  • Coordinates a variety of procedures, exams and diagnostic equipment.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Work includes cross coverage in other clinic areas as team needs.
  • Responsible for following equipment maintenance protocol, identifying problems, and coordinating appropriate repairs.
  • Participates in Performance Improvement projects.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Successful completion of a medical assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification must be obtained within first year of employment and maintained thereafter.
  • Clinic/physician office experience preferred.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
  • Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population serve within three (3) months of hire.

Our Commitment

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

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Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) or LPN - OB - Sandusky - Full Time
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Sandusky, OH 1 day ago
Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) or LPN - OB - Sandusky - Full Time

Who We Are:

NOMS Healthcare provides a different approach to healthcare. We are physician owned and physician led, where patient care is top of mind for all employees. Our goal is to continually improve our scope and depth of service based on the ever-changing needs of our patients. NOMS is also committed to taking an active role in the betterment of our community, particularly related to healthcare matters affecting our fellow citizens. We develop and support health care practices recognized for exceeding patient expectations, thereby setting the standard for excellence in Northern Ohio.

Company culture is at our core! Our core values are more than just words; they are a way of life! We believe in being patient centered, providing high quality service, teamwork, focusing on the communities we serve, and building trust. Do our values speak to you? We are rapidly expanding and want you to join our team!

We are rapidly expanding and want you to join our team!

The Challenge (Job Summary):

As a medical assistant, you have the opportunity to live our core values every day by helping our patients in all walks of life, providing high quality care, working with an excellent team, being a trusted resource for our patients and team members, and having an impact in the community through our engagement and volunteer efforts. The medical assistant is responsible for assisting providers with patient care, chart management, scheduling appointments, and assisting with in office procedures; other duties may include assisting the front desk with clerical duties when needed. The ideal candidate must convey a positive image of the medical office.

Your Day to Day & Essential Functions:

  • You are required to comply with all HIPAA and OSHA regulations and policies.
  • You will fulfill patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include: checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information.
  • You will fulfill clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include: sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
  • You will fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned which may include: setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
  • You will fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned which may include: respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisors quickly.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed (Competencies, Education):

  • High School Diploma Required
  • Graduate of medical assisting program preferred
  • Certified or Registered Medical Assistant certification required (CMA/ RMA/ ABR-OE)
  • Minimum of one-year work experience in public contact job. Preferable in a medical office environment
  • Knowledge of the health care field.
  • Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and their families.
  • Skill in performing tasks correctly.
  • Skill intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
  • Skill in understand patient education needs and effectively sharing information with patients and their families.
  • Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
  • Ability to be flexible and handle changing priorities.
  • Ability to communicate clearly.
  • Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
  • Ability to plan, prioritize and complete delegated tasks.
  • Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring for others.
  • Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with physicians, co-workers, patients and patient's families.

What We Offer You:

A Wonderful Environment: This position is based in Sandusky, Ohio. This office has a great team full of positive people, and the opportunity to learn on the job while developing life long skills.

Benefits: NOMS offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a variety of a la carte options. NOMS also has a focus on employee health, offering an impressive wellness incentive program.

Competitive Pay: We are proud to be an organization offering competitive pay in the area. Our Human Resources team looks at wages on an annual basis to ensure we are in line with our competitors.

Career Growth & Development Opportunities: We value promoting from within and have leadership and development training program for individuals who want to move up. We are proud to have managers who started as medical receptionists and have worked their way up.

Working Conditions, Physical & Mental Demands: This position works in an environment that is a combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings. The office is well-lighted, well-ventilated, adequate space. There is the potential for exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to medical office setting. The ideal candidate must be able to use appropriate body mechanics techniques when making necessary patient transfers and helping patients with walking, dressing, etc. You must be able to lift up to 30 pounds of supplies.

NOMS Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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Stationary Engineer I (Full Time, Evening)
Salary not disclosed
Fairfield 6 days ago
JOB SUMMARY At NorthBay Healthcare the Stationary Engineer shall, under direction of the Chief Engineer, safely and efficiently operate and reliably maintain the Medical Center’s physical/central plant, utilities, systems and equipment, including but not limited to: steam boilers, emergency power generators, electrical distribution, refrigeration, plumbing, HVAC, vertical/horizontal transport, medical gas, patient care and fire/life safety related equipment.

The Stationary Engineer routinely interfaces with customers to gather information on work requests, provide status updates and to ensure that customers are satisfied with completed tasks.

Ensures complete documentation of work performed.

The Stationary Engineer meets or exceeds all federal, state or local laws, organizational performance standards, and requirements of all regulatory agencies and authorities having jurisdiction (e.g.

CMS, TJC, Cal-OSHA, etc.).

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES All work shall be performed in a safe and effective manner, in compliance with all codes and regulations, and shall be completely and accurately documented in the CMMS database.

Operate, inspect, test and maintain the hospital’s central utility plant systems and equipment, including but not limited to: emergency and normal power electrical branch distribution systems, medical gas distribution and alarm systems, steam boilers, cooling towers, HVAC systems (including minimum air changes and positive/negative pressure requirements), pneumatic tube transport system Operate, inspect, test, maintain and properly document the maintenance of healthcare facilities fire/life safety systems and equipment, including but not limited to: fire doors and barriers, emergency communication systems, fire sprinklers, smoke detectors, etc.

Operate, inspect, test and maintain site specific building systems, equipment and patient related devices, including but not limited to refrigerators, gurneys, ice machines.

Perform and properly document regular inspections of healthcare facility buildings, physical/central utility plant systems and equipment to proactively identify and correct abnormal conditions.

Repair mechanical, electrical, low voltage, plumbing, pneumatic, carpentry, hydraulic, communication, lighting systems and equipment.

Troubleshoot and resolve a variety of problems under normal and abnormal conditions.

Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, operations and maintenance manuals and other documents to determine proper operation.

Evaluate new equipment and report findings to appropriate departments.

Install: electrical, lighting, communication, plumbing and HVAC systems.

May be required to work in emergency situations during off hours and weekends.

Upon qualification, is required to participate in after-hours standby rotation Perform other duties as assigned.

#northbay JOB SPECIFICATIONS Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience: 4 or more years of stationary engineer experience preferably in healthcare facilities plant operations and maintenance.

Experience should include industrial electrical, mechanical, HVAC, water treatment, high and low pressure steam systems, plumbing, medical gas distribution, alarm monitoring systems, equipment (compressors, motors, pumps, VFD’s) repairs and maintenance.

Certifications/ Licenses: Air conditioning certification as preferred by 40 CFR part 82, subpart F is preferred.

Must maintain a valid California driver’s license.

Skills: Familiar with equipment and procedures used to troubleshoot and repair physical/central utility plant systems and equipment.

Basic computer skills required.

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the True North values.

The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Health.

The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence.

Compensation: $48 to $58 based on years of experience doing the duties of the role.
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