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DescriptionJob Description:We are seeking a compassionate and experiencedFamily Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) orPhysician Assistant (PA) to join our growing primary care team inTexarkana, TX .

The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals and families across the lifespan.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established practice committed to high-quality care and strong provider-patient relationships.Responsibilities:Provide full-scope primary care services including preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute carePerform physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe appropriate treatment plansEducate patients on health promotion and disease preventionCollaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate careMaintain accurate and timely patient records using EMR systemsEnsure patient satisfaction, safety, and adherence to care standardsQualifications:Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of TexasNational board certification (AANP, ANCC, NCCPA)Minimum of 1 year of experience in family medicine or primary care preferredStrong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamSchedule & Compensation:Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule (no nights or weekends)Competitive compensation based on experienceBonus and incentive opportunities availableBenefits:Health, dental, and vision insuranceMalpractice coveragePaid time off (PTO) and holidaysCME allowance and paid CME time403b retirement planWhy Texarkana?Texarkana offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities.

With affordable living, excellent schools, beautiful outdoor spaces, and a thriving local community, its an ideal location to live and practice.Apply Today!If you're passionate about providing high-quality family medicine and want to be part of a supportive, patient-centered team, we encourage you to apply.EEO is the law
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DescriptionSummary:

Provides care under the supervision of a 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:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

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 the 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.Will float to other departments.

Requirements:

CERTLVN License in state of employment or compactBLS

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time

DescriptionSummary:

Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. The Registered Nurse is able to provide leadership in all situations, including emergencies, utilizing concepts of critical thinking and creative problem solving to ensure positive outcomes. The incumbent of this position is able to delegate duties during an emergency situation in the office environment. Works collaboratively with providers within the team setting to facilitate quality care for the patient and should be familiar with the resources available in the community and the proper methods to refer patients to them.

Responsibilities:

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; administer IV push medications and/or add medications to IV fluid; draw blood from portocath; administer/monitor conscious sedation; administer radio contrast media by IV; assist endoscopy, start saline lock or IV fluids and monitor IV fluids.

May perform radiology exams if approved per state law under “grandfather clause” and maintains current requirement.Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional licensure and affiliations.Follows the CHRISTUS Health 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 Health 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 Health’s cultural diversity objectives.Supports and adheres to CHRISTUS Health Service Guarantee.Performs other related work as required.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.

Experience

One year of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

Possession of a valid State Registered Nurse license required. BLS required. Current CPR certification.

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time

Description
Summary:
Responsible for performing all the duties of a phlebotomist including specimen collection, specimen receiving, and specimen referrals.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
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 preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Completion of a Phlebotomy;
Medical Laboratory;
or Medical Assistant program that includes phlebotomy preferred
Familiar with medical terminology;
computer data entry;
organizational skills
Experience
One year phlebotomy experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) is preferred
Phlebotomy 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:
PRN
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed

Description Summary: Prepares, compounds, and dispenses medications in accordance to established hospital policy and procedures, State, and Federal laws, rules, and regulations under the supervision of the Pharmacist.

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

Prepares and dispenses drug orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures and protocols Interprets drug orders (verbal and written) and transcribes/verifies into computerized patient medication record accurately Maintains, accurate, complete patient drug record Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals including non-sterile and sterile products, chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products accurately Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law and institutional policies Provides services efficiently and in a timely fashion Maintains competency required for current job title/position Maintains current pharmacist license Ensures applicable CE records and licensure are maintained in department files Attends staff meetings Completes all competency/skills assessment requirements Provides analysis of medication use processes and contributes at least one related project per year Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians Ambulatory care Provides ambulatory pharmaceutical care services utilizing approved protocols and/or collaborative agreement with other providers, including managing patient drug therapy, anticoagulation management, providing patient education, and preparing and/or overseeing the preparation and dispensing of medications Performs duties in the clinical areas assigned such as but not limited to: anticoagulation clinics, intensive medical home, transition of care, Discharge Medication reconciliation, etc Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose Assists with pharmacokinetics consult service and renal drug dosing per hospital protocol Reads, extracts and interprets information in patient medical records accurately Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner Sustains the hospital drug formulary, minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols and promoting rational drug therapy selection Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners as appropriate Provides accurate, adequate and timely drug information to the hospital's professional staff Provides drug education to patients and their families per institutional protocol Participates in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department Collects data, conducts monitors and inspections and maintains logs, records and other documentation as assigned Conducts designated interventions as defined in department Clinical Intervention activities (IV to PO, Renal Dosing, Pharmacokinetic dosing support, Anticoagulation) Baseline departmental standards for reporting interventions for clinical productivity as defined by departmental goals Participates in antibiotic stewardship, opioid stewardship, and shortage management activities as assigned Attends interdisciplinary rounds when assigned Provides services efficiently and in a timely fashion Job Requirements: Education/Skills Enrolled and in good standing with an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy program required Successful completion of the first professional year and a minimum of 30 credit hours of work towards a professional degree in pharmacy is required Experience ~ Hospital experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required Registration as a Pharmacist Intern in the State of practice is required 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: 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 Type:

Full Time

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DescriptionSummary:

Manages and coordinates activities of nursing personnel on evening and night shift to maintain continuity for around the clock patient care.

Responsibilities:

Coordinating and monitoring the flow of patients between units; overseeing inter­facility transfers, emergencies, and on call systems.Providing leadership, coaching, and mentoring to staff; providing supervision for assigned staff, including performance evaluations and problem solvingMaintaining ongoing communications with patients, families and physicians concerning patient care and ensuring compliance with patient rights policies.Overseeing the performance and development of the nursing team and key staff.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Nursing Assessment and Care- Level 2 - Working experienceShares experiences with developing and implementing nursing care plans within a nursing specialty.Describes the tools and procedures used for initial assessment and progress assessment.Builds rapport with the patient and explains the condition and course of action effectively.Discusses common care approaches and typical responses and adjustments to the care plan.Monitors pain levels; communicates with patients and family on pain management alternatives.Clinical Risk Management- Level 2 - Working experienceShares experiences with cases where a patient is judged to be more vulnerable because of risk factors.Reviews specific preventive measures in own area.Identifies key steps of a unit-specific clinical risk management process and associated procedures.Makes use of organizational resources for risk avoidance and management.Reviews and interprets risk assessments and clinical incident reports.Nursing Code of Ethics- Level 2 - Working experienceDescribes experiences with situations involving ethical issues and associated resolutions.Discusses the obligations, duties and responsibility of nurses to patients and society at large.Identifies and communicates when medical or nursing ethics violations or unsafe conditions are observed.Cites examples of unusual ethical concerns for patients, families and healthcare providers.Reviews previous solutions and outcomes for ethical conflicts in own area or specialty. Health Teaching and Health Promotion- Level 2 - Working experienceDescribes experiences working with patients on specific conditions, diseases and associated treatments.Provides first-level response to patient and care giver questions and concerns.Demonstrates self-care skills for patients and care givers to use once the patient is discharged.Validates that patients and care givers understand treatments and medications.Supplies the patient with tools and resources to improve health or prevent deterioration and disease.Clinical Decision Making and Judgment- Level 2 - Working experienceShares experiences with own nursing judgement and lessons learned.Identifies, obtains, and organizes clinical and patient information needed for assessment.Reviews major tools, techniques and evidence used to identify alternatives.Describes when and how to utilize the Emergency Severity Index to determine the urgency of care.Discusses common patient's preferences and their impact on decision making.Nursing Resource Management- Level 2 - Working experienceDescribes experiences with managing resources for own team and self.Reviews common resource constraints and how they are dealt with.Delegates, monitors and follows up on simple tasks.Demonstrates the ability to apportion resources to different components of a task.Seeks help if necessary; initiates requests or mobilizes the necessary resources.

FOUNDATIONAL COMPETENCIES

Accuracy and Attention to Detail- Level 2 - Working experienceProcesses limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy.Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs.Develops and uses checklists to insure that information goes out error-free.Accurately gauges the impact and cost of errors, omissions, and oversights.Learns from mistakes and applies lessons learned.

Planning and Organizing- Level 2 - Working experienceCreates action plans that ensure the accomplishment of responsibilities.Breaks tasks into manageable steps that can be incorporated into a personal work plan.Raises awareness of potential bottlenecks and disruptions to the schedule.Monitors progress continuously and adjusts tactics for handling situations on a case by case basis.Escalates concerns over competing or conflicting priorities.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Clinical Policies and Standards- Level 2 - Working experienceFollows 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.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program, Bachelor Degree requiredMaster’s Degree preferredExcellent customer service, negotiation and communication skills

Experience

Minimum of 3 years clinical patient care experience in a relevant settingMinimum of 1 years of healthcare management experience, preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

RN Licensure in state(s) of employmentRegistered Nurse (RN) requiredBLS and ACLSENPC or PALS preferred

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

DescriptionSummary:

The competent Nurse, in the Emergency and other 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 both the Emergency Department and one other specialty (e.g. Medsurg, Telemetry, IMC or Critical Care).

5 years of experience preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

BLS required.

ACLS required.

TNCC required.

PALS required within 30 days of hire at SPOHN.

De-escalation Training within 30 days of hire is required.

RN License in state of employment or compact required.

Work Schedule:

TBD

Work Type:

Full Time

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endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.

DescriptionSummary:

The competent Nurse, in the Medsurg, Telemetry, and Intermediate Care 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/Telemetry and Intermediate Care5 years of experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS requiredACLS requiredRN License in state of employment or compact requiredPALS required at CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital

Work Schedule:

7PM - 7AM

Work Type:

Full Time