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Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary: Charge RN Intermediate ICU Fulltime 7p-7a day shift Wellstar Paulding campus The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is responsible for directing and overseeing the daily activities of the unit on an assigned shift to assure successful safe delivery of care.
The Charge Nurse is a caregiver and often takes modified patient care assignment.
They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model.
The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Nursing Practice Model and evidence based practice and research.
RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies.
The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care.
Expectations of practice include: accountability; responsibility and authority for the practice of nursing; effective teamwork; delegation; communication; respect; personal development; and development of team members.
The role contributes to the establishment and maintenance of practices that ensure excellence in patient care, provides for the efficient use of resources, and undertakes leadership task such as staff schedules, unit patient flow, subject matter expertise for clinical concerns, physician rounding, committee involvement, survey readiness, and other task as assigned by the manager, which are basic to the department's ability to function in a smooth and effective manner.
The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is a resource to other areas opportunity to learn about operational functionality and hospital/facility awareness.
He/she is assists in the growth and development of team members in the unit to help build department skills sets and to inspire expertise.
This leader brings with him or her ability to build rapport between nurses and physicians to continue service to the patients and is a role model to others.
It is expected that all RN Clinical Charge Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.
As a member of the patient services team, it is expected the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
She/he possesses (advanced) clinical expertise and utilizes this expertise to support and promote the delivery of safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care and serves as a partner in care.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Resources and Support
* Monitors equipment inventory, location and utilization to ensure staff have tools and equipment needed to perform their job.
* Participates in planning and requesting resources for providing high quality care and assists in acquiring appropriate staffing during unexpected staffing shortages or surges in census.
* Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care.
Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc).
Tactical Responsibilities
* Make Patient Assignments.
* Consideration for new grads, float and type of patient.
* Daily Discharge/Length of Stay Review.
* Round with Physicians/Surgeons.
* Assign Surgery Beds In Conjunction with Surgery Schedule.
* Consult with Supervisor Nursing Administration (House Supervisor) on Bed Flow and Availability.
* Emergency Services: Assignments for sections, manage waiting room, multiple areas open at different times.
Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
* Rounds on every patient daily to evaluate quality and appropriateness of patient care including corrective action when needed utilizing peer coaching and accountability.
* Performs or provides oversight for the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice; analytical/critical thinking insuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships; caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes.
* Provides or provides oversight for relationship based care delivery patient-centered care by partnering with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using comprehensive hand-off communication processes; interdisciplinary evaluation and communication (i.e., unit rounds, case reviews, peer review, etc.); just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient informed using appropriate communication tools and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care.
* Practices using current clinical practice standards with a focus on safety and quality .
* Within the Emergency Department Setting: Charge Nurse rounds on patients in a modified method in conjunction with nurses to focus on patient safety concerns and patient care.
Teamwork and Collaboration
* Communicates with nurse manager and/or assistant nurse manager any needs or concerns pertaining to care delivery or employee performance.
* Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care which includes promotion of interdisciplinary communication and regular interdisciplinary planning/rounds; completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment (Interdisciplinary rounds do not apply in the Emergency Services setting).
* Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
* Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary processes and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system.
Professional Development
* Ensures patient/family/staff confidentiality and corporate compliance for self (and accountability for team members) requirements including completing all required mandatory education and proficiencies.
* Serves as a preceptor (or mentor) for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment.
Evidence Based Practice and Research
* Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing.
Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision making process in evaluating patient care products.
* Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional.association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems safety absolutes.
* Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advance evidence based practice.
Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources, data, and evidence to address practice questions.
Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing as and Associate Degree/Diploma Nurse Required or Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
BLS
- Basic Life Support or BLS-I
- Basic Life Support
- Instructor RN
- Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT
- RN
- Multi-state Compact ACLS
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support-Preferred or ACLS-I
- ACLS
- Instructor-Preferred or ACLS-P
- ACLS
- Provisional-Preferred Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS
- Instructor or ACLS
- Provisional Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 1 year nursing experience Required or Minimum 2 years Preferred and Experience as relief charge with clinical expertise Preferred Required Minimum Skills: Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life.
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Valley Manor Care Center is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization.
Hourly Pay: $37.45-$44.95 per hour based on previous work experience
Schedules: 2 FULLTIME OPTIONS!
1. 72 hours pay period | Thursday - Saturday 7am-7pm
2. 64 hours pay period | 6am-2pm | Days will vary | Every other weekend required
Employer/Employee Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Saving Account (FSA)
- 403(b) - with discretionary contribution
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- Employee Referral Program
Benefits with minimal to no cost to employees:
- Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness program
- Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional)
- Short term disability
- Loan program
- NetSpend – Get paid early: Tap into 50% of your earnings before payday.
- Ministry Program
The primary purpose of the Registered Nurse (RN) is to utilize the nursing process in planning and providing direct care to residents as assigned. The nurse will plan, direct and carry out shift routines in assigned nursing unit and observe, direct and evaluate the activities of personnel as the person “in charge” according to the Nurse Practice Act. Will assume “Building Charge” responsibilities as directed by the DON or Designee.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current licensure in the state of Colorado as a Registered Nurse.
- Current CPR Certification.
- Maintenance of required CEU’s.
- Experience in long-term care preferred.
- Good problem solver with abilities to make independent judgments utilizing initiative, discretion and the nursing process as needed.
- Demonstrates leadership ability.
- Effective communicator with staff, families and outside agencies.
- Ability to prioritize duties.
- Customer service oriented with knowledge of successful customer service techniques.
- Clinical competence to utilize the nursing process to perform physical and cognitive assessments of residents.
- Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.
- Must be a team player.
- Understanding of current Antibiotic Stewardship, Infection Prevention and Infection Control and OSHA guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides Leadership and Direction on Assigned Unit
- Role models positive communication skills with NA/R’s, C.N.A.’s, STNAs, TMA’s (if applicable), interdisciplinary team, supervisory and management team, customers, residents and families.
- Listen to shift report and keep open lines of communication with supervisor, co-workers and on-coming shift.
- Make rounds to residents to observe their physical and psychosocial status.
- Assign personnel appropriately to meet resident needs.
- Ensure that unit personnel on your shift are carrying out their assignments.
- Attend nurses and team meetings as scheduled and/or assigned.
- Initiate disciplinary action when the performance of personnel warrants such action.
- Report occupational exposures to needlesticks, blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy and procedures governing accidents and incidents.
- Brings concerns/improvement suggestions to facility leadership and QAA/QAPI committee.
- Resident Care Functions
- Maintains competence in all required skills within assigned area(s).
- Treats and ensures that residents are treated with respect and dignity.
- Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect per company policy
- Perform nursing techniques for the comfort and well being of the resident.
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments per MD orders.
- Is drug knowledgeable and reports resident response, side effects, responds to drug considerations and reports problems or potential problems to the physicians.
- Maintains all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner according to policies and procedures of the facility.
- Follows all shift routines, policy and procedures regarding monitoring of vital signs, weights, administration of medications and treatments.
- Make physician/provider calls to report resident change in condition.
- Keep Resident Representative and families updated on resident conditions.
- Comply with acute emergency protocols and tasks involved in the event of a 911 call.
- Follows all Advance Directives: DNR/DNI/CPR/Comfort Care protocols and orders.
- Charting, Documentation and Assessment Functions
- Contribute toward completing and updating resident’s care plans.
- Evaluate and reports the performances of all personnel working under your supervision and direction.
- Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures.
- Accurately transcribes physician’s/provider’s orders as per facility protocol and forwards necessary information to other departments.
- Document and report all incidents, accidents that occur involving residents, visitors, and staff.
- Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided as well as the resident response. Follows VOA Policy and Procedures.
- Provides ongoing resident assessments as necessary and as assigned and documents these assessments per facility policy. Utilizes E-Interact COC & Care Paths for change in condition.
- Personnel Functions
- Attend nurses meetings as scheduled.
- Maintain a clean, safe and efficient work environment.
- Maintains continuing education requirements.
- Initiate disciplinary action when the performance of personnel warrants such action.
- Participate in employee performance evaluations, determining staffing requirements, and making recommendations to the Supervisor concerning employee counseling etc.
- Develop and maintain a good working relationship with inter-departmental personnel.
- Attends required in-services and completes assigned online modules.
- Committee Functions
- Serve on, participate in and attend various committees and meetings of the facility to enhance interdisciplinary process.
- Other duties as assigned.
At Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose, CO, our aim is to find friendly and compassionate staff who are specially trained to care for patients' needs as individuals, respect their privacy, and help clients maintain as much independence as possible. While providing care to our patients, we want our staff to feel cared for and love their work while maintaining a work-life balance, so offering employees paid-time off benefits is a part of our comprehensive benefits package Our diverse and involved staff members are supported by the commitment to maintain relationships of functional trust with every team member, to always practice solutions-focused problem solving, and to continually affirm each team member’s contribution to the quality of our work.
Volunteers of America National Services has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 7 years running by its employees! Their work has a special meaning: this is not “just a job”.
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At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.
Experience
Preferred
- Long Term Care Preferred
Education
Required
- Technical/other training or better in Nursing
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Registered Nurse
Preferred
- CPR/First Aid
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Summary:
This position requires the skills and knowledge to provide direction, leadership, and accountability for Medical Assistants. 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 required
LVN License in state of employment or compact required
BLS required
Work Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Work Type:
Full Time
POSITION PURPOSE
The licensed Registered Nurse (RN) plans & provides professional nursing services & standards of practice in accordance with level of experience & education, state board of nursing & established policies & procedures. The RN integrates the art, science, leadership & knowledge of the nursing clinical practice through relationship-centered, compassionate, ethical & respectful direct / indirect healthcare services.
FUNCTIONAL ROLE
RN III – senior: Practice is guided by nursing process & policy / procedure / standards. Maintains focused area of expertise for care / program & / or provides interventions or knowledge within niche areas of care / program; Advances professional / shared governance, collaborates inter & intra-professionally, delegates to others to advance care, assumes an expanded role & increased responsibility; Able to lead a small team; Serve as a unit / service / program nursing practice mentor & identify learning need of others.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health and MercyOne Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
2. Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.
3. Professional Nursing Practice: Acts independently & appropriately within license, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area. Supports safety by adhering to standards & acting as a champion role model. Accountable for personal learning & development by participating in knowledge, skill & competency enhancing activities.
4. Professional Nursing Process: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates (document, teach, coordinate, advocate) standard elements of professional practice: Assess, Diagnose, Outcomes Identification / Solutions, Plan, Implement, Evaluate (ANA); Participates in the development of clinical standards that are collaborative, collegial & supported by current & relevant evidence-based practices, science, trends & data (clinical & administrative) & patient care (AONL).
5. Professional Leadership Practice: Inspires team to embrace the organization’s Mission, Values & Vision; Cultivates excellence by supporting growth & development of team; Advocates for continuous development with focus on mentoring & succession planning; Engages & fosters transpersonal teaching & learning in the context of the caring relationship; Embraces & encourages humanistic-altruistic values & behaviors; Advances nurses & others in the provision of quality-focused, patient-centered & relationship-based healthcare; Utilizes transformational leadership principles (Magnet); Leads team effectively through change, recognizing reach beyond nursing to include broader healthcare implications; Embraces ideas & cultural differences while managing complex or competing priorities; Enhances a culturally proficient work team through respect, dialogue & inclusion.
6. Professional Leadership Process: Provides leadership & retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes; Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices; Empowers staff to creatively problem-solve through the caring process (Caritas); Enhances an environment that prioritizes patient & colleague safety utilizing established & evidence-based practices, tools, methodologies; Drives effective patient, process, performance & stewardship / financial outcomes as measured by established metrics & trended data; Exhibits agility & willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities.
7. Environment of Care: Facilitates a healing environment, reverentially encouraging and supporting basic needs as sacred acts, sustaining human dignity; Practices in an environmentally safe, professional manner; Values & advocates for the patient’s cultural beliefs & faith; Monitors & initiates corrections or evidence-based practices; Promotes optimum physical & psychological behaviors; Influences effective, judicious & financially responsible use of resources (people, equipment, supplies, materials).
8. Colleague Experience & Well-being: Fosters a continuous learning & development environment; stimulates & adopts innovative practices; Cultivates caring by encouraging a work environment that is respectful of colleague well-being; Understands & embraces change through the active encouragement of innovation & provisioning teams with tools & resources necessary for successful transformation; Leads others through change process.
9. Compassion & Communication: Incorporates colleague well-being dimensions throughout the colleague experience as an essential component of leading nursing practices; Actively participates in building community by fostering trusting relationships; Visible and accessible to the team; Facilitates development of interpersonal relationships & use of effective & respectful written, verbal & nonverbal communications; Demonstrates authentic listening by forgiving & accepting positive & negative feelings; Encourages & models communication that respects diversity & divergent opinions; Employs communication strategies that shows the value of patient & family participation in care.
10. Maintains a Working Knowledge of applicable federal, state & local laws / regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices.
11. Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.
12. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
As a MercyOne Trinity Health Leader, the incumbent is expected to demonstrate leadership traits which support our Mission Statement and Core Values as identified below:
Mission Statement: We, MercyOne Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
Core Values:
• Reverence: We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person.
• Commitment to Those who are Poor: We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable.
• Safety: We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
• Justice: We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.
• Stewardship: We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care.
• Integrity: We are faithful to those we say we are.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
2. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
3. Current Iowa RN license, (current IL license if working in IL) required.
4. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within three (3) months of hire.
5. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required within three (3) months of hire.
6. Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter for both Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training is required within six (6) months of hire.
7. Specialty practice certification is preferred..
8. Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
9. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health and MercyOne.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Must be able to set and organize own work priorities, and adapt to them as they change frequently. Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.
2. Must be able to travel to the various MercyOne/Trinity Health sites as needed.
3. Must possess the ability to comply with MercyOne and Trinity Health policies and procedures.
Working Conditions: Describe the environment and fill in appropriate information (i.e., temperature, noise, chemicals, or hazardous materials/waste handled or present)
The most significant duties have been included in this description. Other duties may be assigned, as necessary. The facility reserves the right to modify this job description as needed to reflect the assigned responsibilities accurately.
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.
**$5,000 Sign on Bonus, with required relevant experience**
DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC's largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services. Sinai-Grace's joint replacement program features a revolutionary minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery that attracts patients from all over the country. Sinai-Grace operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties and is one of 10 hospitals in the nation to be awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to help set the standards of cardiac care for hospitals and physicians throughout the nation.
Summary Description
- Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic CT exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment.
- Verifies patient identity and reviews patient's medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure. Interviews patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy and/or psychological indicators.
- Explains procedure to patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up. Sets up equipment and acquires appropriate images as per script.
- Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols and communicates data to radiologist. Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies as appropriate.
- Provides physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients. Participates in process improvement activities within radiology practice including but not limited to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis and patient satisfaction.
- Provides imaging education to residents, student technologists and new employees. Able to take call/standby as required by the department. May perform the duties of a Radiologic Technologist, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology (R) or Computed Tomography (CT) preferred.
2. Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.
3. One or more years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology ® or advanced certification in Computed Tomography (CT)
Skills Required
1. Analytical and clinical skills necessary to determine the most age appropriate method of providing requested radiographs specific to patient's physical ability and/or limitations.
2. Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to deal effectively with and instruct patients who may be under physical/emotional stress; ability to comprehend and follow physicians verbal and written request and prescriptions; ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse atmosphere with a variety of hospital personnel and/or patients.
3. Technical knowledge necessary to operate equipment including but not limited to all specialized equipment and computers.
4. Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities.
5. Knowledge and understanding of American College of Radiology requirements for accreditation.
6. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients. Physical ability to stand, bend, push, pull, reach and lift in order to provide patient care.
7. Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate and utilize all types of imaging equipment and supplies in order to produce images of acceptable diagnostic quality.
Job: Imaging/Radiology
Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan
Facility: DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Type: Night
Collaboratively assess, plan, facilitate and evaluate timely coordination of quality care for the cancer patient.
Functions on the multidisciplinary team as an advocate and educator for oncology patients.
Responsible for ensuring all adult patients with an oncology diagnosis receive quality and comprehensive services.
This role coordinates patient care throughout the entire continuum of cancer care, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Patient Navigator will serve as a clinical resource with expertise in hematology/oncology care management.
Serves as a liaison throughout the facility and within the community regarding oncology services provided.
Patient Navigator will provide expert nursing care which includes direct clinical practice, consultation, and education.Responsibilities:Facilitates the patient in accessing the system for cancer treatment, tests, related allied health and support services:Serves as a single point of contact for the patient to cancer treatment servicesFollows patients throughout the course of treatment and ensures resources are available and needs are met.Assists in scheduling all testing as necessaryFacilitates scheduling of treatment as necessary.Assists the patient in accessing /scheduling consult with Lymphedema TherapistAssists in scheduling/accessing need for additional services and resources such as Social Work, Nutrition, post-surgical garments, wigs, prostheses, and financial support services and resourcesMaintains required patient record per required processes once "transferred" to Breast Survivorship ClinicAssists with removing barriers that may interfere with or disrupt treatment such as lack of transportationDemonstrates the knowledge, skill, and interpersonal communication skills, necessary to provide appropriate oncology education and guidance to the cancer patient and family from screening through survivorship:Provides education and information to the patient and family, helping to make the care seamless, continuous, and comprehensive.Responds to patient request for information regarding the disease process, expected side effects of treatment, and community resourcesUses appropriate patient education documentation and tracking systemAssists in coordination of end of life plans for the patient and provides emotional support as requestedFollow up on all abnormal screening mammograms/lung ct scans:Reviews reports with abnormal or suspicious findings on a daily basisInitiates contact with Primary Care or referring physician and provides progress report.Initiates contact with patient and sets up a follow-up diagnostic visit.
(Timeframe 3 working days or less).Meets with patient at time of diagnostic visit and provides information on what to expect.Assists physician(s) as requested in communicating results and educating patient following diagnostics, and informs the patient of the comprehensive breast program.Communicates effectively with physicians, multi-disciplinary team, patient, family, and communityCoordinates cancer treatment with other disciplines involved:Involves allied health team members, as necessaryActively participates in monthly Breast /Lung Tumor Conferences assisting Tumor Registrar as necessary to collect data, track outcomes, and support strategic planning processesUtilizes standardized care protocols in accordance with nationally recognized care guidelinesDelivers quarterly written and oral report to Cancer Committee and other groups as requested which documents outcomes and performance improvement activities.Maintains a pleasant and professional appearance providing ongoing emotional support to patient and family, in dealing with physicians and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, and as a representative of team to the communityCommunicates with all members of the healthcare team about patient and family needs and concernsProvides well-coordinated, timely, compassionate, and exemplary careInitiates and performs ongoing review of policies related to service provided.
Where appropriate, updates or writes new policies to enhance processional practice.Serves as a resource for community educational events such as health fairs, screenings, symposiums, and lectures as well as staff education related to breast health and breast cancerWorks closely with the Oncology Research staff to maintain a current knowledge of breast cancer related protocols and assist in referral of patientsFor protocol accrual.Performs PI/QA activities including data collection, analysis and follow up.
MaintainMaintain tracking data and provide monthly results to DirectorDemonstrates the ability to accurately access and document patient care activities and hospital processes:Uses computer system(s) appropriately.Documents in the medical record according to policy/procedure.Complies with incident reporting and notification requirements.Attends/reviews department staff meetings for information.Assists others as necessary, always using time constructively.Obtains knowledge of, and demonstrates compliance with infection control policies and procedures:Practices Standard Precautions in patient care activities.Practices appropriate disease specific isolation as required.Appropriately handles and disposes of sharps.Assures the rights of the patient/family are respected and maintained:Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care.Identifies self by name and title to patient/familyReports suspected cases of abuse/neglect, if identified.Understands role of, and how to access, the Ethics Committee.Establishes presence of consent prior to treatment/procedure.Requirements:Education/SkillsExperience in breast cancer/women's health preferredRequires problem solving, decision making, and critical thinking.Requires excellent leadership, organizational, written, and verbal communication and excellent interpersonal skills.Must be able to work in a self-directed environment with the ability to work with and lead teams.Excellent presentation skills.Ability to implement professional and community-based education programs.Computer literate;Microsoft Office competency required.Experience
* Experience in Oncology/women's health preferred.Licenses, Registrations or Certifications
* Current Louisiana RN License required.
* BLS required.Work Schedule:8AM
- 5PM Monday-FridayWork Type:Full Time
Ensures that the company philosophy and core values are evident in the service delivered to customers.
Takes responsibility for seeking and achieving professional growth and continued education.
Assures quality of work performed by all associates. Coordinates services to customers in a manner that provides customer satisfaction and cost-efficient operations.
Assures compliance with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, infection control, safety, and other regulatory standards, including privacy and security of health information (PHI).
Maintains collection tray/container/bag and working area in a neat and sanitary condition & restocks as necessary.
Responsible for procurement of supplies for the department in cooperation with the team lead.
Performs all duties of a phlebotomist; specimen collection, specimen receiving, specimen send-outs.
Prepares specimens for referral to outside labs, including ordering of misc. and misc. referred testing, packaging of specimens, calling of cab, referral paperwork, and the mail system
Performs all patient specimen collections including, but not limited to, venipuncture, capillary collection, urine drug screen collection, skin tests, and blood, throat, and NP cultures.
Ensures that specimen requirements are met at the time of collection and maintain specimen integrity
Demonstrates good communication skills by competently interacting with customers, patients, family members, nurses, physicians, clients, and co-workers.
Operates the laboratory computer system to document specimen information, patient registration, order entry, collection lists, and other assigned tasks.
Performs other related duties as assigned (stand-by/on-call, inventory, special projects, cross-training, etc.).
Completes associate performance evaluations and annual competency assessments in a timely manner.Job Requirements:Education/Skills High School diploma or equivalent preferredBilingual English/Spanish preferredCompletion of a Phlebotomy; Medical Laboratory; or Medical Assistant program that includes phlebotomy preferredFamiliar with medical terminology; computer data entry; organizational skills Experience One year phlebotomy experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) is preferredPhlebotomy Tech (PBT) certification or State licensure is preferred if in Louisiana In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame. Work Schedule:5 Days - 8 HoursWork Type:Full Time
Summary:
The Emergency Department Technician requires the skills and knowledge of many areas such as: ED Tech, Patient Registrar, Unit Clerk, and Monitor Tech. The Emergency Department Tech performs a variety of RN delegated tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse. He/she assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with training, competence and skill. He/she is knowledgeable of and follows all hospital policies and procedures. Consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, adequately stocked and safe patient environment.
Responsibilities:
* Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
* Assists with admission, transfer, and discharges of patients.
* Commensurate with training, observes patient's condition, recognizes changes in patient status, and reports findings to the RN.
* Escorts stable patients to other departments as required.
* Cleans, procures, and returns equipment and supplies.
* Assists with ordering and maintaining stock items.
* Maintains competency to perform special procedures such as: venipuncture, splinting, staple and suture removal , nonsterile dressing changes, peak expiration flow rate , pulse oximetry, and crutch training.
* As delegated, sets up for Emergency Department procedures and assists the RN as directed.
* As delegated by the RN, operates patient monitoring equipment, records, rhythm strips, runs 12 lead EKGs, biomarkers, and glucometer readings.
* Performs phlebotomy, collects laboratory specimens as ordered, and inserts saline lock under the direction of the RN.
* 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 adapts 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.
* Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs duties of a clerical and non-nursing nature on the nursing units. Activities include serving as a receptionist for the unit, transcribing orders and requesting items for patient care, and assisting with maintaining patient, unit, and hospital records.
* As a Patient Registrar - 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 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 computer system.
* Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
* A High School Diploma or GED is preferred
* Completion of one of the following educational programs or previous CHRISTUS Emergency Technician experience is required:
* Nursing Assistant program
* Medical Assistant program
* Basic EMT program, Intermediate EMT program
* PT Care Tech program
* Military basic combat training and Advanced Individual Training for military medics
Experience
* 1 - 2 years of patient care experience in an acute care hospital, emergency department, EMT field/Emergency Care, or military medic setting preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
* BLS required
* Must maintain one of the following certifications:
* Certified Nursing Assistant license in the state of employment
* Certified Medical Assistant
* Certified Patient Care Tech
* Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) national registry or state license
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule:
3 Days - 12 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
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
