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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
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
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Pharmacists 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.
Operational Duties and Responsibilities 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 current pharmacist license.
Ensures applicable CE records and licensure are maintained in department files.
Attends staff meetings.
Completes all competency/skills assessment requirements.
Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel.
Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians Ambulatory care Pharmacist: 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.
Clinical Duties and Responsibilities Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective drug therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
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.
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 Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy degree required.
Experience Hospital experience preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Pharmacy registration in the State of practice.
Must have pharmacy State licensure within 60 days of start date.
BLS or ACLS and PALS (pediatric practice) within 180 days of start date.
Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law
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Summary:
All pharmacists fill orders for drugs, monitor patient drug therapies and provide drug information. Pharmacists 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.
Operational Duties and Responsibilities
- 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 current pharmacist license. Ensures applicable CE records and licensure are maintained in department files. Attends staff meetings.
- Completes all competency/skills assessment requirements.
- Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel. Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians
- Ambulatory care Pharmacist: 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.
Clinical Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective drug therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
- 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.
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
- Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy degree required.
Experience
- Hospital experience preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Pharmacy registration in the State of practice.
- Must have pharmacy State licensure within 60 days of start date.
- BLS or ACLS and PALS (pediatric practice) within 180 days of start date.
Work Schedule:
PRN
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
EEO is the law - click below for more information:
We 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.
Ability to operate an advanced life support ambulance to administer care.
Routinely assists with the inspection of the ambulance and related equipment to ensure proper operation and sanitary cleanliness.
Responsibilities:
* Responds to the site of life-threatening situations, emergency medical situations and non-emergency calls.
* Assists in coordinating response activities with physicians to develop a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient.
* Assists in leading a team of responders by coordinating activities to conduct triage, develop treatment plans, administer medical care and prepare p a t I e n t for transport to medical facility.
* Insures the proper functioning of all emergency medical equipment and vehicles through regular checks; makes sure there is an adequate inventory supply maintained aboard emergency vehicles through regular checks.
* Assists in the cleaning of station location.
* Interacts with firefighters, law enforcement and other non-medical personnel at emergency scenes.
* Performs related administrative tasks and all detailed documentation in compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations.
* Handles hazardous materials, and ensures appropriate disposal in hazardous materials containers.
* Ensures compliance to all OSHA regulations for Infection Control, Hazardous Materials Standards, and all job duties.
* Responds to multiple casualty incidents and disasters and assists in providing appropriate medical oversight, triage, care, and transport in coordination with other responders.
* Participates in periodic in-service training, or on an as needed basis, for any certified and non-certified updates relating to Emergency Medical Services and federal, State, and local EMT-B requirements.
* Operates and utilizes an ambulance and related medical care response equipment and tools needed in response situations.
* Makes decisions that conform to the norms, policies, and values of Champion EMS and adhere to federal, state, and local compliance and policy requirements.
* Other duties as assigned.
* Integrity and Ethics
- Treat people with respect and individuality; do what you say; be a good steward of company resources; actively contribute toward employees' success and the company's goals; and uphold organizational values.
* Patient Focus/Patient Orientation
- - Proactively seek opportunities to help patients and co-workers.
Demonstrate compassion when working with patients; protect the dignity of others.
Be courteous, calm, creative, and effective with difficult patients.
Earn positive feedback from patients and co-workers.
* Safety and Risk Management- Put safety first by anticipating and performing actions necessary to avoid hazardous work-related conditions which could result in injury, harm, or loss.
* Adaptability/Flexibility- Effectively manage competing demands and able to change course when new information becomes available.
* Attention to Detail-Demonstrate thoroughness and accuracy in work activities through concern for all areas involved.
Accurately complete necessary paperwork and patient care forms.
* Listening-Listen carefully and thoughtfully, and ask for clarification.
Avoid interrupting and show ability to remain fully focused, especially in the midst of crisis.
* Tolerance for Stress- Is able to work productively in a high-pressure or unpredictable work environment, bringing a positive approach to challenges.
* Collaboration -Work effectively with others to achieve the shared goal of excellence in patient care.
Approach and receive others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat patients and employees with respect and consideration.
* Conflict Management
- Focuses on resolving conflict in a sensible, fair, and efficient manner, without blaming.
* Decision Making/ Decisiveness/ Judgment- Gather and analyze information skillfully and develop reasoned, alternative approaches.
* Respect and Confidentiality- Maintain the confidentiality of each patient and the organization.
Do not disclose protected health information (PHI) or other private information inappropriately.
Comply with all HIPAA and confidentiality laws and regulations.
* Learner Attitude- Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement.
Look for and readily take advantage of learning opportunities; seek increased responsibilities; ask for and offer help when needed.
Demonstrate persistence and be able to overcome obstacles.
* Communications/ Public Relations-Perform with a high level of trustworthiness, diplomacy, courtesy and tact.
Job Requirements: Work Schedule: 6PM
- 6AM 12 HR Shift Work Type: Full Time
Ability to operate an advanced life support ambulance to administer care.
Routinely assists with the inspection of the ambulance and related equipment to ensure proper operation and sanitary cleanliness.
Responsibilities: • Responds to the site of life-threatening situations, emergency medical situations and non-emergency calls.
• Assists in coordinating response activities with physicians to develop a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient.
• Assists in leading a team of responders by coordinating activities to conduct triage, develop treatment plans, administer medical care and prepare p a t I e n t for transport to medical facility.
• Insures the proper functioning of all emergency medical equipment and vehicles through regular checks; makes sure there is an adequate inventory supply maintained aboard emergency vehicles through regular checks.
• Assists in the cleaning of station location.
• Interacts with firefighters, law enforcement and other non-medical personnel at emergency scenes.
• Performs related administrative tasks and all detailed documentation in compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Handles hazardous materials, and ensures appropriate disposal in hazardous materials containers.
• Ensures compliance to all OSHA regulations for Infection Control, Hazardous Materials Standards, and all job duties.
• Responds to multiple casualty incidents and disasters and assists in providing appropriate medical oversight, triage, care, and transport in coordination with other responders.
• Participates in periodic in-service training, or on an as needed basis, for any certified and non-certified updates relating to Emergency Medical Services and federal, State, and local EMT-B requirements.
• Operates and utilizes an ambulance and related medical care response equipment and tools needed in response situations.
• Makes decisions that conform to the norms, policies, and values of Champion EMS and adhere to federal, state, and local compliance and policy requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Integrity and Ethics
- Treat people with respect and individuality; do what you say; be a good steward of company resources; actively contribute toward employees' success and the company's goals; and uphold organizational values.
• Patient Focus/Patient Orientation
- - Proactively seek opportunities to help patients and co-workers.
Demonstrate compassion when working with patients; protect the dignity of others.
Be courteous, calm, creative, and effective with difficult patients.
Earn positive feedback from patients and co-workers.
• Safety and Risk Management- Put safety first by anticipating and performing actions necessary to avoid hazardous work-related conditions which could result in injury, harm, or loss.
• Adaptability/Flexibility- Effectively manage competing demands and able to change course when new information becomes available.
• Attention to Detail-Demonstrate thoroughness and accuracy in work activities through concern for all areas involved.
Accurately complete necessary paperwork and patient care forms.
• Listening-Listen carefully and thoughtfully, and ask for clarification.
Avoid interrupting and show ability to remain fully focused, especially in the midst of crisis.
• Tolerance for Stress- Is able to work productively in a high-pressure or unpredictable work environment, bringing a positive approach to challenges.
• Collaboration -Work effectively with others to achieve the shared goal of excellence in patient care.
Approach and receive others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat patients and employees with respect and consideration.
• Conflict Management
- Focuses on resolving conflict in a sensible, fair, and efficient manner, without blaming.
• Decision Making/ Decisiveness/ Judgment- Gather and analyze information skillfully and develop reasoned, alternative approaches.
• Respect and Confidentiality- Maintain the confidentiality of each patient and the organization.
Do not disclose protected health information (PHI) or other private information inappropriately.
Comply with all HIPAA and confidentiality laws and regulations.
• Learner Attitude- Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement.
Look for and readily take advantage of learning opportunities; seek increased responsibilities; ask for and offer help when needed.
Demonstrate persistence and be able to overcome obstacles.
• Communications/ Public Relations-Perform with a high level of trustworthiness, diplomacy, courtesy and tact.
Job Requirements: Work Schedule: 24 HOURS Work Type: Full Time
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
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
Summary:
Performs clinical testing in assigned section/s such as general laboratory, Blood Bank and Microbiology sections, with all duties necessary for accurate and timely results including quality control, performance improvement, proficiency testing, and preventative maintenance of equipment. Recognizes abnormal critical values and follows proper guidelines for notifying medical team members of results. Performs clerical, general, and phlebotomy duties related to daily operations in the laboratory. Provides/dispenses blood products as requested by medical staff.
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.
- Specimen Collection/Handling/Processing– obtains blood specimens via venipuncture and/or fingerstick, accurately identifies and labels appropriately;
answers pneumatic tube system;
follows procedures for processing and testing specimens, including operating various centrifuges;
obtains other designated patient specimens as listed in procedure manuals. - Result Reporting – recognizes errors or improbable results and takes appropriate action;
reports critical valuesper Policy and Procedure;
performs tests within established timeframe;
performs laboratory testing, if designated, in the following sections: Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, ER Stat Lab, and Microbiology;
performs blood bank procedures, including crossmatching, ab id’s, and dispensing of blood products;
operates laboratory automated analyzers according to established procedures. - Performs, analyzes, and records QC according to Policy & Procedure following CLIA, CAP, AABB, and JCAHO guidelines;
performs and records Performance Improvement indicators and reports results. - Performs established daily and periodic preventative maintenance with documentation;
troubleshoots minor problems and initiates service calls as needed;
orders (or notifies assigned associate) and restocks supplies/reagents;
reviews policy & procedure manual;
dates reagents and discards expired reagents. - Takes responsibility for seeking and achieving professional growth and continued education.
- Assists in training new associates and students in Laboratory practices.
- Follows CAP, AABB, Compliance, CLIA, JCAHO, and OSHA standards.
- Follows established protocols for safety, infection control, security, compliance, and the use of hazardous materials.
- Utilizes LIS and HIS computer systems appropriately to perform, charge, and report laboratory results.
- Completes annual competency assessment successfully and by assigned date.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
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Associates Degree or higher in clinical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489:
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Successfully completed an official U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and currently hold the military enlisted occupational specialty of medical laboratory specialist (laboratory technician);
OR
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60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination;
AND
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Laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLS, or other organization approved by HHS (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), or at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.
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Experience
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No experience required for graduates of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by NAACLS, or other organizations approved by HHS.
OR
- Six Months of approved clinical laboratory experience, which must include a clinical rotation through the following sections of the laboratory: Blood Banking, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Hematology, Immunology, and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S. or with an accredited laboratory within the last 5 years. (This meets the AMT MLT eligibility requirement).
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Louisiana requires State Licensure.
- New Graduate that is Board Certified or eligible (must complete Board Certification in 1 year of hire, Louisiana excluded).
Work Schedule:
6AM - 6PM 12 HR Shift
Work Type:
Full Time