Information Technology Jobs in Longview Texas

Description Summary: All pharmacy technicians work under the direction of Clinical Pharmacists to provide pharmacy services with compassion, excellence and efficiency.

Responsibilities:
* Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
* Must be 18 years or older.
* Pharmacy Technicians perform ONLY non-judgmental technical duties under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

Operational Duties and Responsibilities
* Assist Pharmacists with Medication Histories.
* Train Tech I associates.
* Prepares drug orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
* Verifies computerized patient medication records accurately.

Maintains, accurate, complete patient drug record.
* Compounds 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.
* Verifies the daily activities of the department are complete and recorded.
* Maintains competency required for current job title/position
* Maintains current technician license.

Ensures applicable CE records and licensure are maintained in department files.

Attends staff meetings.
* Maintain IV certification and competencies.
* Completes all competency/skills assessment requirements.
* Specialty area
* Serves as the technician in specialty areas such as the operating room, IV room, or pharmacy work areas outside the central pharmacy.
* Ambulatory care
* Provides ambulatory pharmaceutical care services as assigned such as but not limited to: anticoagulation clinics, intensive medical home, transition of care, Discharge Medication reconciliation, etc.
* Retail
* Performs outpatient distributive functions related to entering prescriptions orders, selecting the correct medications for new and refilled prescription orders, and coordinates delivery of medications for patient pick-up or delivery.

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities
* Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective drug therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
* 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 accurate, adequate and timely drug information to the hospital's pharmacy associates.
* Coordinates pharmacist 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.
* Provides services efficiently and in a timely fashion Occupational Hazards
* Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances (including chemotherapeutic, cytotoxic drugs and cleaning solutions), sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp items.
* Risk 0 exposure category.
* Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.

Potential exposure to biologic material when participating in direct patient care activities (e.g.

patient education, code attendance).

Job Requirements: Education/Skills
* High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Experience
* 3-5 years of pharmacy technician experience preferred
* Meet all criteria of Pharmacy Technician I Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
* Registered Pharmacy Technician in the state of practice required
* Certified Pharmacy Technician preferred
* ACPE accredited IV certification program, including hazardous (minimum 40 hours); or meet minimum State requirement.

Not applicable to Ambulatory Care settings or Retail settings 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 Hours 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.

Experience

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

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

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

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time

DescriptionSummary:

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

DescriptionSummary:

Assumes primary responsibility and 24/7 accountability for effective implementation of nursing practice and operations for assigned areas. The nurse manager affects departmental outcomes through interpretation, implementation, and evaluation of hospital and departmental philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures. Facilitates intra- and interdepartmental communication and collaboration to promote excellence in patient care, patient experience and patient outcomes. Effectively manages utilization of staff and material resources so that the most therapeutically effective patient care is provided in a safe and cost-effective manner. Promotes the professional development of patient care and administrative support staff assigned for areas.

Responsibilities:

Participates in the establishment and implementation of yearly goals for the units.Monitors operations of the unit. Measures progress towards goals, identifying problems and taking corrective actions.Serves as an advocate for patients/families, assuring that patient/family rights are respected, patient satisfaction issues are addressed, and associates adhere to the core values of the corporation.Directs patient care in compliance with regulatory standards such as Joint Commission and state licensure requirements.Participates in the development, communication, and implementation of nursing and organizational policy and procedure.Participates on intra and interdepartmental committees and task forces which are focused on improving patient care.Collaborates with other Department Managers and Hospital Leadership to resolve unit/staff issues.Participates and directs staff in hospital plans for emergency and disasters.Develops, communicates and updates unit(s), standards, protocols, policies and procedures to meet trends in nursing practice and patient services.Collaborates with Human Resources to recruit and hire qualified associates.Counsels, guides, and disciplines associates to enhance patient care through compliance with established hospital policies and procedures.Evaluates staff job performance on a timely basis and in a manner that recognizes associate's accomplishments, enhances performance and facilitates professional development.Provides HR with information to maintain associate files with current licensure, credentialing records, certifications, orientation documentation, skills checklists, and continuing education requirements.Facilitates and encourages staff participation in the professional practice model.Confronts and resolves conflicts involving staff, physicians, patients/families, interdepartmental and intra departmental issues.Empowers associates through effective delegation, maintaining accountability.Directs and ensures staff participation in process improvement activities for the unit/hospital.Conducts regularly scheduled staff meetings which address unit issues, process improvement, and safety; Ensures staff meeting minutes are available on a timely basis.Establishes and enforces with staff a method for ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the unit supplies and equipment.Maintains and ensures documentation of quality control aspects of the clinic(s) (e.g. POCT logs, refrigerator temps, etc which are required by Joint Commission)Collaborates effectively with physicians, administrators, patients, families, other departments, and the community to provide quality patient care and enhance patient outcomes.Maintains core staffing within established guidelines that assure patient safety and considers skill mix and experience of staff.Oversees daily staffing of the unit and collaborates with Lead Associates on the development and revision of the staffing schedule.Ensures assessment of competency of all associates as a part of the orientation program and on an ongoing basis.Identifies, plans, develops and/or arranges for programs to meet the educational/skills needs of the associates upon hiring and on an ongoing basis.Identifies, plans, develops methods to meet the educational needs of the patient population.On an annual basis, contributes to the development of operating and capital budgets to meet the needs of the unit.Assures effective and appropriate utilization of material and human resources,Reviews financial and productivity management reports and takes appropriate actions. Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. Appropriately reviews patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods performed by nursing to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.Demonstrates adherence to the Mission and CORE values of CHRISTUS Health System. GG. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

Bachelor's Degree

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

RN License in state of employment or compactBLS

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time

DescriptionSummary:

Supervises and coordinates activities of nursing personnel in multiple patient care units, plans work of assigned units and coordinates activities with other patient care units and related departments.

Responsibilities:

Organizing and overseeing patient care delivery during an assigned shift; ensuring proper staffing and smooth operations of a patient care unit Supervising individual team members; monitoring and providing feedback on performance and addressing training needs Documenting daily staffing and administrative records and maintaining compliance with governmental policies and procedures Providing direction and support to nursing staff; assists with communications with patients and families

Utilizes the Nursing Process

Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and development needs of patient and familiesCommunicates findings to appropriate healthcare team membersDevelops 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 goalsEvaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s). Performs timely reassessment and documentationMust be able to perform unit specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for designated unit's patient population

Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process

Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flowUtilizes 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.

Unit Operations

Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shiftDemonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and suppliesAssesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts. Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry.

Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations

Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomesDemonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activitiesProvides evidence-based nursing careCommunicates patient information effectively across the continuum of careEducates 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.

Leadership

Serves as a leader of patient careLeads team meetings to review progress and performance, ensuring follow-up on previous decisions. Gives continuing feedback, recognizes achievement, and recommends improvement.Allocates team resources responsibly and equitably, delegates appropriate levels of responsibility and authority, and provides oversight and guidanceMediates and resolves conflicts among individuals, groups, and departments.

Clinical Policies and Standards

Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical proceduresAnalyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational complianceProvides feedback for improvement of proceduresAssists in the development and implementation of specific proceduresWorks with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and techniques

Health Information Documentation

Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentationWalk through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating and updating patient recordsDescribes the flow of information between various stations or unitsDiscusses the functions, features and document flow of electronic documentationTranscribes verbal orders; explains techniques for ensuring their accuracyExplains 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 facilityUses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves common equipment problemsEducates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipmentEnsures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safetyInspects, troubleshoots and evaluates incoming equipment

Medical Order Processing

Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditionsDescribes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update and forward medical ordersDiscusses common errors, their sources and procedures for correctingExplains considerations for entering and following standing ordersDifferentiates 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 careReviews patients’ charts for completion and accuracy; identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissionsRecognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staffRelates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learnedReviews, discusses and validates own interpretation with others

Patient Safety

Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settingsExplains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settingsListens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family membersRecognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problemsDescribes considerations for patients who can cause to harm to self, versus harm to othersUtilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses, participates in immediate investigating, analysis and reporting in real time

Requirements:

Education/Skills

Graduate of a Registered Nursing program, Bachelor Degree preferred or actively pursuing with completion within 2 yearsMinimum of 1-3 years’ of clinical patient care experience in a relevant settingIncumbents grandfathered based on experience

Experience

Minimum of 1-3 years’ of clinical patient care experience in a relevant setting

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

RN Licensure in state(s) of employmentACLSBLS

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:

The competent Nurse, in the Antepartum, L&D, NST, OBED, LDRP, or LDRPN, 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' experience required in a Perinatal Services setting (e.g., Antepartum, L&D, NST, OBED, LDRP, or LDRPN) Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS is requiredACLS is requiredRN License in the state of employment or compact requiredNRP is requiredCurrent STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport Stabilization Care of Sick Infants) certification required from one of the following courses: Participant, Lead Instructor, or Support InstructorCurrent certification required from one of the following: AWHONN Intermediate FHM, AWHONN Intermediate FHM Instructor, AWHONN Advanced FHM Instructor, AWHONN Instructor Trainer, or NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) 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:
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 compact
BLS
Work Schedule:
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Work Type:
Full Time

Description Summary: The competent Nurse, in the Antepartum, L&D, NST, OBED, LDRP, or LDRPN, 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., Antepartum, L&D, NST, OBED, LDRP, or LDRPN) Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS is required ACLS is required 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 Current certification required from one of the following: AWHONN Intermediate FHM, AWHONN Intermediate FHM Instructor, AWHONN Advanced FHM Instructor, AWHONN Instructor Trainer, or NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) 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
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Description

Summary:

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 compact
• BLS

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time