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Summary:
The competent Nurse, in the Medsurg or Telemetry clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, in accordance with patient treatment plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Meets expectations for flexibility of assignment within the ministry.
- Proactively provide assignment availability on a regular basis.
- Able to be assigned to more than one unit.
- Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
- Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments;
monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed. - Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
- Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers;
identify issues and resources.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process
- Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and development needs of patient and families.
- Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members.
- Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice.
- Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures;
monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals. - Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s).
- Performs timely reassessment and documentation.
- Must be able to perform unit-specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for the designated unit's patient population.
Standard II. Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process
- Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow.
- Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process.
- Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross checking and validating orders to ensure accuracy.
Standard III. Unit Operations
- Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift.
- Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and Supplies.
- Assesses departmental staffing needs;
actively participates in resourcing efforts. - Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry.
Standard IV. Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations
- Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities.
- Provides evidence-based nursing care.
- Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care.
- Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry.
- Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare-related laws and regulations;
ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Clinical Policies and Standards
- Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures.
- Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance.
- Provides feedback for improvement of procedures.
- Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures.
- Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and techniques.
Health Information Documentation
- Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation.
- Walk through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating and updating patient records.
- Describes the flow of information between various stations or units.
- Discusses the functions, features and document flow of electronic documentation.
- Transcribes verbal orders;
explains techniques forensuring their accuracy. - Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across health care practices.
Medical Equipment
- Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility.
- Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves common equipment problems.
- Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment.
- Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety.
- Inspects, troubleshoots and evaluates incoming equipment.
Medical Order Processing
- Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions.
- Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update and forward medical orders.
- Discusses common errors, their sources and procedures for correcting.
- Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders.
- Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for each.
Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation
- Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care.
- Reviews patients’ charts for completion and accuracy;
identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions. - Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff.
- Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned.
- Reviews, discusses and validates own interpretation with others.
Patient Safety
- Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings.
- Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings.
- Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members.
- Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems.
- Describes considerations for patients who can cause to harm to self, versus harm to others.
- Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses, participates in immediate investigating, analysis and reporting in real-time.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of combined experience required in Medsurg and Telemetry
- 5 years of experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- BLS required
- ACLS required
- RN License in the state of employment or compact required
Work Schedule:
24 HOURS
Work Type:
Full Time
Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards. Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient care and privacy. Positions patients according to the type of surgery. Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs all processes that relate to the delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR prior to and during any surgical procedure.
Ability to proficiently scrub 3 specialty areas including but not limited to: Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics, etc. Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments, and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician.
Use the physician preference card as a beginning point when pulling cases and setting up the OR.
Cooperates in team planning and execution.
Demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in all patient care situations.
Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment. Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures.
Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility.
Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program is required
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Certified Surgical Technologist within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License required
Full Time
Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards. Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient care and privacy. Positions patients according to the type of surgery. Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs all processes that relate to the delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR prior to and during any surgical procedure.
Ability to proficiently scrub 3 specialty areas including but not limited to: Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics, etc. Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments, and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician.
Use the physician preference card as a beginning point when pulling cases and setting up the OR.
Cooperates in team planning and execution.
Demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in all patient care situations.
Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment. Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures.
Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility.
Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program is required
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Certified Surgical Technologist within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License required
Full Time
SHIFT : Night shift (7p-7a)JOB TYPE : PRNFACILITY TYPE : 29 bed Small-Format Hospital (21 ER, 8 Inpatient)We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust.
Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St.
Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan.
Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care.
Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms.
We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances.
We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.Position Overview: The purpose of this position is to perform the primary functions of a nurse in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating patient care in the Emergency Room.Plan, prioritize, and provide proficient, age-specific and developmentally/specialty appropriate nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills and for ensuring the comfort and safety of patients/familiesProficiently and consistently complete accurate, concise and legible documentation on medical recordsFollow physician's orders in the delivery of nursing careCollect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulationsAdhere to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient careParticipate in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care givenAssemble equipment and supply for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; Handle care in accordance with legal, hospital/facility, departmental policies and procedures, and established standards of nursing care and practice, as defined by the Board of Nursing of that StatePerform all Quality Assessment activities assigned and documentCurrent state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions, required~2+ years full-time RN experience in ER or other comparable experience, required~ Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication
SHIFT : Night shift (7p-7a)JOB TYPE : PRNFACILITY TYPE : 29 bed Small-Format Hospital (21 ER, 8 Inpatient)We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust.
Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St.
Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan.
Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care.
Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms.
We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances.
We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.Position Overview: The purpose of this position is to perform the primary functions of a nurse in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating patient care in the Emergency Room.Plan, prioritize, and provide proficient, age-specific and developmentally/specialty appropriate nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills and for ensuring the comfort and safety of patients/familiesProficiently and consistently complete accurate, concise and legible documentation on medical recordsFollow physician's orders in the delivery of nursing careCollect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulationsAdhere to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient careParticipate in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care givenAssemble equipment and supply for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; Handle care in accordance with legal, hospital/facility, departmental policies and procedures, and established standards of nursing care and practice, as defined by the Board of Nursing of that StatePerform all Quality Assessment activities assigned and documentCurrent state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions, required~2+ years full-time RN experience in ER or other comparable experience, required~ Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication
We're different than most primary care providers.
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) acts as part of the clinical operations team and is responsible for providing direct patient care in ChenMed/Jencare medical centers, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and home settings depending on the nature of the assignment or providing assessments to members in SNF and home settings.
The responsibilities include but are not limited to: geriatric assessment, medical history, physical exam, diagnosis and treatment, development of the nursing plan of care, health education, physician referrals, case management referrals, follow-up and clear documentation according to ChenMed standards for quality, service, productivity and teamwork.
The Nurse Practitioner must demonstrate the ability to function both independently and in collaboration with other health care professionals.
Consults with the manager, physician, and medical director to ensure compliance with guidelines.
This position may require participation in risk and quality management programs, clinical meetings and other meetings.The Nurse Practitioner will adhere to strict departmental goals/objectives, standards of performance, regulatory compliance, quality patient care compliance, and policies and procedures.Functions independently as a certified nurse practitioner for a patient population in collaboration and consultation with a licensed patient care team physician.
Practices in accordance with a written or electronic practice agreement.
Performs and documents physical assessments and patient histories, analyzes trends in patient conditions, and develops, documents and implements a patient management plan in response to the data obtained.
This also includes assisting in the development of the nursing plan of care in addition to providing appropriate patient/ family/significant other counseling and education.Plans patient care based on in-depth knowledge of the specific patient population and/ or protocol, anticipating and identifying physiological and/ or psychological problems commonly encountered including the consideration of the patient's cultural background, level of understanding, personality and support systems.
Serves as patient advocate.Refers patients for consultation when indicated i.e.
dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, endocrine, surgery, intensive care, infectious disease, hematology, psychiatry, social service, dietary, etc.May perform invasive procedures independently upon the completion of documented competency.Participates in patient care rounds and conferences.
Communicates patient management strategies to members of the patient care team.
Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that patient management strategies are successful in meeting patient care needs.Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.Collaborates with other multidisciplinary team members to analyze and evaluate current systems of health care delivery to identify and implement new practice patterns as appropriate.Participates in outside activities that enhance personal and professional growth and development.Works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, PT, social workers, family and key caregivers to transition the patient to a lower level of care as soon as medically appropriate.Introduces self to patient/family and explain nurse practitioner role.Enhances a collaborative relationship to maximize the patient's/family's ability to make informed decisions re: goals of care, palliative care and hospice.Facilitates discharge to appropriate level of care and uses preferred providers when additional services are required.Demonstrated record of consistently achieving clinical performance metrics in current roleMust be detail-oriented, and able to pay close attention to patient charts, medications, and follow-up on details of patient careBasic computer skills and some knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteThis position may require 50-75% of local travel
111,140
- $158,771 Salary The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position.
This position may also be eligible for a bonuses or commissions.We're ChenMed and we're transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America's healthcare for the better.
Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve.
We're growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care.
Current employees, if you want to apply to our internal career site, please click HERE
We're different than most primary care providers.
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) acts as part of the clinical operations team and is responsible for providing direct patient care in ChenMed/Jencare medical centers, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and home settings depending on the nature of the assignment or providing assessments to members in SNF and home settings.
The responsibilities include but are not limited to: geriatric assessment, medical history, physical exam, diagnosis and treatment, development of the nursing plan of care, health education, physician referrals, case management referrals, follow-up and clear documentation according to ChenMed standards for quality, service, productivity and teamwork.
The Nurse Practitioner must demonstrate the ability to function both independently and in collaboration with other health care professionals.
Consults with the manager, physician, and medical director to ensure compliance with guidelines.
This position may require participation in risk and quality management programs, clinical meetings and other meetings.The Nurse Practitioner will adhere to strict departmental goals/objectives, standards of performance, regulatory compliance, quality patient care compliance, and policies and procedures.Functions independently as a certified nurse practitioner for a patient population in collaboration and consultation with a licensed patient care team physician.
Practices in accordance with a written or electronic practice agreement.
Performs and documents physical assessments and patient histories, analyzes trends in patient conditions, and develops, documents and implements a patient management plan in response to the data obtained.
This also includes assisting in the development of the nursing plan of care in addition to providing appropriate patient/ family/significant other counseling and education.Plans patient care based on in-depth knowledge of the specific patient population and/ or protocol, anticipating and identifying physiological and/ or psychological problems commonly encountered including the consideration of the patient's cultural background, level of understanding, personality and support systems.
Serves as patient advocate.Refers patients for consultation when indicated i.e.
dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, endocrine, surgery, intensive care, infectious disease, hematology, psychiatry, social service, dietary, etc.May perform invasive procedures independently upon the completion of documented competency.Participates in patient care rounds and conferences.
Communicates patient management strategies to members of the patient care team.
Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that patient management strategies are successful in meeting patient care needs.Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.Collaborates with other multidisciplinary team members to analyze and evaluate current systems of health care delivery to identify and implement new practice patterns as appropriate.Participates in outside activities that enhance personal and professional growth and development.Works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, PT, social workers, family and key caregivers to transition the patient to a lower level of care as soon as medically appropriate.Introduces self to patient/family and explain nurse practitioner role.Enhances a collaborative relationship to maximize the patient's/family's ability to make informed decisions re: goals of care, palliative care and hospice.Facilitates discharge to appropriate level of care and uses preferred providers when additional services are required.Demonstrated record of consistently achieving clinical performance metrics in current roleMust be detail-oriented, and able to pay close attention to patient charts, medications, and follow-up on details of patient careBasic computer skills and some knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteThis position may require 50-75% of local travel
111,140
- $158,771 Salary The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position.
This position may also be eligible for a bonuses or commissions.We're ChenMed and we're transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America's healthcare for the better.
Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve.
We're growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care.
Current employees, if you want to apply to our internal career site, please click HERE
Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of direct, technical nursing care functions for acute, sub-acute, convalescent and chronic patients in accordance with nursing care plans and physicians' orders.
Referral Coordinator who is responsible for coordinating all patient referrals and processes all requests for referral authorizations.
Must be able to work cooperatively as a team member and demonstrate behaviors of trust and respect toward others, including clinical support associates, non-clinical support associates, resident/faculty physicians, hospital associates, and management.Responsibilities:Identify routine, urgent, or emergency situations and follow procedures related to scheduling and obtaining proper referral/authorization for treatment.Greet all patients as they arrive in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner;Demonstrate and maintain a working knowledge of customer service principles and departmental expectations regarding customer service.
Show concern for patient problems and ensure the comfort of the patient while waiting to be registered or seen by the provider.
Document in the computer system all necessary demographic, insurance, and financial information.
Compile or retrieve scheduled reports from the computer system.Assist physicians by preparing patients for an examination/treatment/procedure, assessing the patient's condition by documenting the patient's history, vital signs, chief complaints, etc.
Procedures may include, but are not limited to, EKG, stress tests, casting, cast removal, suturing, Point of Care Testing, etc.
Performing care coordination activities with patients, including but not limited to chronic care management and transitional care management services.Expedites the flow of authorization requests through the Managed Care System.
Prepares requests for authorization of services by ensuring form completion, eligibility, verification, benefits, etc.
Accurately enter referral information into the computer system with a thorough understanding of the correct system codes (type, status, procedure, etc).
Performs care coordination activities, which include but are not limited to notifying patients and providers of authorization decisions and maintaining accurate tracking of services, including follow-through on the status of referrals.
Coordinate the initiation of specific home health services, DME services, diagnostics, etc.Administer specified medication (orally, intradermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular injection) and note time and amount in patient's chart.
Observe each patient and report adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the medical personnel in charge.Dress wounds, apply compresses, ice bags, and hot water bottles.
Assemble and use such equipment as catheters and oxygen suppliers.Collect samples such as urine and sputum from patients for testing.
Perform routine laboratory tests on samples.Sterilize equipment and supplies by following clinic policy.
Maintains the cleanliness of the facility, exam rooms, and instrumentation per practice and OSHA policies.
Prepare exam rooms with the necessary instruments.Order supplies per clinical standards.Document all incidents according to mandated rules and regulations and properly dispose of contaminated and disposable items.Lead the Medical Assistants in each clinic in improving patient flow.
Monitor workflow to ensure efficiency and timeliness.
Initiate staffing changes and direct work tasks as necessary to manage fluctuating volumes.Demonstrates competence to perform assigned responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of members served by the department.Appropriately adapts to assigned assessment, treatment, and/or service methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific and other developmental needs of each member served.Perform other duties as assigned.Requirements:Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing or vocational nursing requiredLVN License in state of employment or compact requiredBLS requiredWork Schedule: 8AM
- 5PM Monday-FridayWork Type:Full Time
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Clinical Dietitian
Full Time -
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Great Benefits!
Practices as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team responsible for the provision of medical nutrition therapy. Fosters continuity of the Nutrition Care Process across all phases of the continuum of care as recommended by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Performs nutrition assessment for patients identified to be at nutrition risk based on criteria outlined by the hospital and best practice standards. Calculates metabolic nutrient requirements according to the age and disease specific needs of patients. Performs nutrition focused physical exam to further evaluate risk of malnutrition as indicated. Develops a nutrition diagnosis as appropriate and consistent with the Nutrition Care Process. Creates and implements a nutrition intervention and care plan for all patients with a nutrition diagnosis. Continuously evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy intervention. Provides nutrition education to patients, family, and/or members of the health care team on recommended nutrition intervention(s) to accomplish nutrition goals; which may include, but is not limited to any of the following topics: specialized diet, enteral/oral medical nutrition supplements, food selections, eating behaviors, and community nutrition resources. Manages the delivery of nutrition care services according to the site of care assigned. Participates in performance improvement and research activities. Mentors dietetic interns/diet technicians. Actively assess, evaluates and maintains professional development and competencies outlined in the position description.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Provide medical nutrition therapy according to system policy and A.N.D. Nutrition Care Process practice
standards
* Utilizes the Nutrition Care Process and WellStar Nutrition Care Policies when assessing patients
* Responsible for nutrition screen, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring/evaluation of identified at risk patients
* Apply psycho-social, age appropriate, evidence-based nutrition care
* Document all patient encounters in the health care record in accordance with hospital and department policies and procedures
* Identify, monitor, and evaluate enteral nutrition support regimens. Manage enteral nutrition support under the supervision of medical staff
* Develop and implements transitional feeding plans
* Perform Nutrition Focused Physical Exams to evaluate malnutrition severity as appropriate
* Assess patients learning needs, barriers to learning, preferred learning styles and educational level and provides nutrition education accordingly
* Utilizes community resources through the continuum of care to foster positive patient outcomes
Develops, implements, and promotes quality services based on client expectation and needs.
* Collaborates with patient and/or family member, and health care team to assess nutrition and education needs of patients.
* Provides services and establishes goals based on the identified needs of patients and/or family members.
* Applies knowledge and skills in developing, implementing and maintaining nutrition care plans
* Continuously evaluates nutrition care processes and patient outcomes and implements quality practice by following system policies, procedures, and evidenced based research
* Provides care according to organizational ethics, licensure and Standards of Professional Practice for Dietetics Professionals
* Applies Joint Commission and/or regulatory standards in the provision of nutrition care
* Utilized patient experience and empathy skills when interacting with patients and family members
* Participates in multidisciplinary rounds, appropriate committees, and team member huddles
Locates, reviews, and utilizes best practice research findings for their application in optimally managing a disease or condition and improving patient outcomes.
* Bases clinical practice on sound scientific principles, current research and theory
* Shares and reports research and patient outcomes utilizing various media
* Demonstrates knowledge related to clinical practice.
* Communicates sound scientific principles, research, and theory to health care team members and dietetic interns in optimally managing patients' care
* Shares knowledge and expertise with dietetic interns, patients, family members and health care team members
* Documents understanding of relevant information and results of communication with dietetic interns/technicians/patients/families and healthcare team members
* Contributes to the development of new knowledge and services
* Seeks out information effectively and independently to provide effective services
Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of practice and revises practice as needed to incorporate results of evaluation.
* Participates in and identifies performance improvement criteria for nutrition care by completing peer chart audits as assigned and reviewing with their nutrition leader
* Continuously evaluates and refines service based on measurable outcomes by keeping a productivity log
* Identifies expected outcomes of patient care
* Participates in quality improvement initiatives and projects
Engages in lifelong self-development to improve knowledge and skills that promote continued competence.
* Conducts yearly self-assessment to identify professional strengths and weaknesses
* Identifies needs for professional development and mentors dietetic interns
* Documents professional development activities according to system policies
Engage in continuous learning opportunities to further develop skills and capabilities in application technical and functional areas
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Bachelors Dietetics or Bachelors Nutrition
Other / Certificate Dietetics or Other / Certificate Nutrition
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS-P - Basic Life Support-Provisional (30 Days) within 30 Days
LD - Lic Dietician or LD-P - Lic Dietician - Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
RD - Registered Dietician or RDN - Reg Dietician Nutritionist or RDN-P - Reg Dietician Nutritionist - Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
One to two years clinical experience Preferred and Completion of a supervised practice didactic program accredited by the Accreditation Counsel for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
Required Minimum Skills:
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of best practices in clinical nutrition and the dietetics profession.
Knowledge of N
Reporting to the Practice Coordinator, Labor/Delivery, the Registered Nurse (Level I, II, III or IV) is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process. The Registered Nurse, after appropriate educational preparation, is capable of expanding the scope of practice in general or specialty areas of nursing. The criteria and specific job duties of the three levels are defined by each department area specific criteria.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California is required.
2. Current Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) preferred.
3. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR card is required.
4. Current American Academy of Pediatrics Provider Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) card is required within 90 days of hire or transfer into the position.
5. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire or transfer into the position.
6. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, family, and health care personnel is required.
7. Ability to handle varying issues in the midst of any situation and work effectively individually and as a member of a team within a stress-producing environment is required.
Pay Range:
$46.
*May be adjusted based on career ladder placement.
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.
