Information Technology Jobs in Flint Texas

DescriptionSummary:

The competent Nurse, in the Critical Care and similar 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 proceduresAnalyzes 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 for ensuring 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 both the Critical Care setting and one other specialty (e.g. Medsurg, Telemetry, IMC or Emergency)5 years of experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS requiredACLS requiredRN License in the state of employment or compact requiredPALS is required at CHRISTUS Children’s HospitalNRP is required at CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital

Work Schedule:

7PM - 7AM

Work Type:

Full Time

DescriptionSummary:Provides care under supervision of physician or registered nurses for clinic patients, according to established standards and practices. Performs various lab procedures when necessary and in accordance with competency.

Responsibilities:

Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.Under the direction of the physician; performs basic patient care duties including, but not limited to, obtaining vital signs, weighing patients, and collecting specimens [including phlebotomy (specific to site). Assists provider(s) in examination and treatment of patients and with procedures. Assist with patient flow through the clinic.Answers phone/records phone messages, and assists provider(s) with patient related calls.Assists in scheduling test appointment, results and pre-certification.Documents any information related to patient.Assists provider(s) with medication refills.Administers medications/immunizations according to provider order.Cleans and restocks exam rooms. Cleans equipment in accordance with policy. Orders stock supplies from supply department (specific to site maintains sterile technique and utilizes universal protocol.Performs routine clerical duties assigned, including but not limited to locating patient charts, filing and the completion of routine forms.Attends/completes required meetings and in-service training and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

CERTLVN License in state of employment or compactBLS

Work Type:

Full Time

DescriptionSummary:

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 for ensuring 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 Telemetry5 years of experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS requiredACLS requiredRN License in the state of employment or compact required

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time

DescriptionSummary:

Provides care under supervision of physician or registered nurses for clinic patients, according to established standards and practices. Performs various lab procedures when necessary and in accordance with competency.

Responsibilities:

Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.Under the direction of the physician; performs basic patient care duties including, but not limited to, obtaining vital signs, weighing patients, and collecting specimens [including phlebotomy (specific to site). Assists provider(s) in examination and treatment of patients and with procedures. Assist with patient flow through the clinic.Answers phone/records phone messages, and assists provider(s) with patient related calls.Assists in scheduling test appointment, results and pre-certification.Documents any information related to patient.Assists provider(s) with medication refills.Administers medications/immunizations according to provider order.Cleans and restocks exam rooms. Cleans equipment in accordance with policy. Orders stock supplies from supply department (specific to site maintains sterile technique and utilizes universal protocol.Performs routine clerical duties assigned, including but not limited to locating patient charts, filing and the completion of routine forms.Attends/completes required meetings and in-service training and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

CERTLVN License in state of employment or compactBLS

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

DescriptionSummary:

Provides care under supervision of physician or registered nurses for clinic patients, according to established standards and practices. Performs various lab procedures when necessary and in accordance with competency.

Responsibilities:

Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.Under the direction of the physician; performs basic patient care duties including, but not limited to, obtaining vital signs, weighing patients, and collecting specimens [including phlebotomy (specific to site). Assists provider(s) in examination and treatment of patients and with procedures. Assist with patient flow through the clinic.Answers phone/records phone messages, and assists provider(s) with patient related calls.Assists in scheduling test appointment, results and pre-certification.Documents any information related to patient.Assists provider(s) with medication refills.Administers medications/immunizations according to provider order.Cleans and restocks exam rooms. Cleans equipment in accordance with policy. Orders stock supplies from supply department (specific to site maintains sterile technique and utilizes universal protocol.Performs routine clerical duties assigned, including but not limited to locating patient charts, filing and the completion of routine forms.Attends/completes required meetings and in-service training and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

CERTLVN License in state of employment or compactBLS

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

DescriptionSummary:

The RN 1 Act Med Sg D MFH Tyler A is responsible for patient assessment, patient care planning, and provision of quality nursing care to an assigned group of patients for a defined work period. Provides professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of patients. Prepares equipment and assists physician during examinations and treatments. Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors patient vital signs. Observes and maintains records on patient care, condition, reaction, and progress. Provide direct care through compassion, excellence and efficiency. Adhere to American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses Evaluate own practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulation.

Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Minimum requirement is an Associate Degree in Nursing; Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Six months to a year of experience as a licensed RN or holder of an active GN permit.RN License in state of employment or compactGraduate Nurse PermitAssociates with an unsuccessful licensure application or on the 75th day following the effective date of the temporary permit; will be transferred to another position within CHRISTUS Health.BLS Certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Work Type:

Full Time

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DescriptionSummary:

Under supervision, the incumbent of this position provides professional nursing care to clinic patients. Works collaboratively with the providers within the team setting to facilitate quality care for the patient.

Responsibilities:

Performs general nursing care to patients. Administers treatments in accordance with nursing standards.Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids provider during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.Observes, records, and reports patients’ condition and reaction to drugs or treatments to providers.Oversees appointment bookings and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Maintains timely flow of patients.Greets patients and obtains well-documented history and vitals. Prepares patients for physical exam. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.May perform the following tasks in accordance with established procedures and as prescribed by applicable licensure/certification:Obtain/record vital signs; perform initial assessment on patient; coordinate patient transfer to hospital and/or discharge; give telephone orders; accept telephone test results; perform telephone triage; call in provider approved prescription refills; specimen collection including stool and urine midstream; catheterize patient; indwelling catheter urine collection; obtain throat culture; pregnancy testing; administer urine dip; obtain wound culture; perform snellen vision screening; eye injury management; administer optic/otic meds; assist with lumbar punctures; sputum collection; occult blood testing; assist with vaginal exam; teach crutch/cane walking; teach use of walker; apply Velcro splint; assist with plaster splint; apply moist heat and/or cold packs; administer enema; remove fecal impaction; administer oxygen; teach respiratory hygiene; administer chest physiotherapy; perform oral suction and/or infant suction bulb; wound care; apply sterile dressing; assist with circumcision; perform umbilical care; apply colloidal dressing; open sterile tray; apply topical medications; administer rectal and/or vaginal medications; give oral medications; and, give sublingual medications to adults and/or pediatric patients.May perform the following tasks only if appropriate training has been obtained:Blood collection by lancet; pulse oximetry; incentive Spirometry; suture and/or staple removal; ear irrigation; administer breathing treatment; give allergy/insulin/immunization medications to adult and/or pediatric patients; give intramuscular and/or subcutaneous injections to adult and/or pediatric patients; give injections Z track to adult patients.May perform the following tasks after providing verification of completion of special training:Blood collection venipuncture; audiometry exam; titmus vision screening; EKG; administer electrical stimulation; assist/process biopsies; draw blood from portocath; assist endoscopy, start saline lock or IV fluids and monitor IV fluids.May administer IV push medications and/or add medications to IV only after completion of special training and only under direct supervision of licensed practitioner.May make arrangements for patient testing and admissions.May be required to have a working knowledge of ICD9, CPT and HCPCS coding and managed care.Responds to incoming telephone calls and (per provider instructions) calls in refills and prescriptions to pharmacy.Per provider and/or established protocol, instructs patients and/or family with regard to medication and treatment and documents the same.Formulates and updates patient care plans. Orders, prepares, and inspects patient charts. Posts tests and examination results. Reviews patient’s tests and examination results with provider; documents instructions and notifies patient.Maintains patient files, records and other information in a professional manner following policies and procedures regarding documentation.Ensures preparation of exam rooms including re-stocking of treatment areas.Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional licensure and affiliations.Follows the CHRISTUS Physician Group guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).Maintains strict confidentiality.Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission.Maintains established CHRISTUS Physician Group policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS Physician Group’s cultural diversity objectives.Supports and adheres to CPG Service Guarantee.Performs other related work as required.

Requirements:

Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing or vocational nursingLVN License in state of employment or compactBLS

Work Schedule:

7AM - 7PM

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

DescriptionSummary:

Under supervision, the incumbent of this position provides professional nursing care to clinic patients. Works collaboratively with the providers within the team setting to facilitate quality care for the patient.

Responsibilities:

Performs general nursing care to patients. Administers treatments in accordance with nursing standards.Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids provider during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.Observes, records, and reports patients’ condition and reaction to drugs or treatments to providers.Oversees appointment bookings and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Maintains timely flow of patients.Greets patients and obtains well-documented history and vitals. Prepares patients for physical exam. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.May perform the following tasks in accordance with established procedures and as prescribed by applicable licensure/certification:Obtain/record vital signs; perform initial assessment on patient; coordinate patient transfer to hospital and/or discharge; give telephone orders; accept telephone test results; perform telephone triage; call in provider approved prescription refills; specimen collection including stool and urine midstream; catheterize patient; indwelling catheter urine collection; obtain throat culture; pregnancy testing; administer urine dip; obtain wound culture; perform snellen vision screening; eye injury management; administer optic/otic meds; assist with lumbar punctures; sputum collection; occult blood testing; assist with vaginal exam; teach crutch/cane walking; teach use of walker; apply Velcro splint; assist with plaster splint; apply moist heat and/or cold packs; administer enema; remove fecal impaction; administer oxygen; teach respiratory hygiene; administer chest physiotherapy; perform oral suction and/or infant suction bulb; wound care; apply sterile dressing; assist with circumcision; perform umbilical care; apply colloidal dressing; open sterile tray; apply topical medications; administer rectal and/or vaginal medications; give oral medications; and, give sublingual medications to adults and/or pediatric patients.May perform the following tasks only if appropriate training has been obtained:Blood collection by lancet; pulse oximetry; incentive Spirometry; suture and/or staple removal; ear irrigation; administer breathing treatment; give allergy/insulin/immunization medications to adult and/or pediatric patients; give intramuscular and/or subcutaneous injections to adult and/or pediatric patients; give injections Z track to adult patients.May perform the following tasks after providing verification of completion of special training:Blood collection venipuncture; audiometry exam; titmus vision screening; EKG; administer electrical stimulation; assist/process biopsies; draw blood from portocath; assist endoscopy, start saline lock or IV fluids and monitor IV fluids.May administer IV push medications and/or add medications to IV only after completion of special training and only under direct supervision of licensed practitioner.May make arrangements for patient testing and admissions.May be required to have a working knowledge of ICD9, CPT and HCPCS coding and managed care.Responds to incoming telephone calls and (per provider instructions) calls in refills and prescriptions to pharmacy.Per provider and/or established protocol, instructs patients and/or family with regard to medication and treatment and documents the same.Formulates and updates patient care plans. Orders, prepares, and inspects patient charts. Posts tests and examination results. Reviews patient’s tests and examination results with provider; documents instructions and notifies patient.Maintains patient files, records and other information in a professional manner following policies and procedures regarding documentation.Ensures preparation of exam rooms including re-stocking of treatment areas.Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional licensure and affiliations.Follows the CHRISTUS Physician Group guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).Maintains strict confidentiality.Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission.Maintains established CHRISTUS Physician Group policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS Physician Group’s cultural diversity objectives.Supports and adheres to CPG Service Guarantee.Performs other related work as required.

Requirements:

Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing or vocational nursingLVN License in state of employment or compactBLS

Work Schedule:

3 Days - 12 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time

DescriptionSummary:

Provides care under supervision of physician or registered nurses for clinic patients, according to established standards and practices. Performs various lab procedures when necessary and in accordance with competency.

Responsibilities:

Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.Under the direction of the physician; performs basic patient care duties including, but not limited to, obtaining vital signs, weighing patients, and collecting specimens [including phlebotomy (specific to site). Assists provider(s) in examination and treatment of patients and with procedures. Assist with patient flow through the clinic.Answers phone/records phone messages, and assists provider(s) with patient related calls.Assists in scheduling test appointment, results and pre-certification.Documents any information related to patient.Assists provider(s) with medication refills.Administers medications/immunizations according to provider order.Cleans and restocks exam rooms. Cleans equipment in accordance with policy. Orders stock supplies from supply department (specific to site maintains sterile technique and utilizes universal protocol.Performs routine clerical duties assigned, including but not limited to locating patient charts, filing and the completion of routine forms.Attends/completes required meetings and in-service training and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing or vocational nursing LVN License in state of employment or compactBLS

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

Description Summary: The competent Nurse, in the Nursery, Mother Baby Unit, Postpartum, NICU, PICU, or Acute Pediatric 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 for ensuring 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' experience required in a Perinatal Services setting (e.g., Nursery, MBU, Postpartum, or NICU) Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS is required PALS required if working in a Pediatric department RN License in the state of employment or compact required NRP is required Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport Stabilization Care of Sick Infants) certification required from one of the following courses: Participant, Lead Instructor, or Support Instructor 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: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Full Time
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