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SUMMARY FUNCTION:

The In-house Organ Recovery Coordinator is responsible for providing support for organ donation activities within the assigned facility/facilities to maximize opportunities for organ donation. Provides consistency and promotes trust in the donation process by ensuring excellent donor evaluation, management, and organ yield. The In-house Organ Recovery Coordinator works with potential donor families, hospital personnel and transplant hospitals to facilitate efficient recovery of organs and tissues for transplantation. Extensive on-call services and flexibility are required. Significant daily presence in assigned hospital is required. This position collaborates with the medical, nursing and other departments as necessary in the planning, design, implementation, evaluation and maintenance of educational and quality assurance programs related to donation. This position assists with public education and outreach projects.

COMPANY OVERVIEW AND MISSION

New Mexico Donor Services is a designated organ procurement organization (OPO) within the state of New Mexico – and is a member of the DCI Donor Services family.

For over four decades, DCI Donor Services has been a leader in working to end the transplant waiting list. Our unique approach to service allows for nationwide donation, transplantation, and distribution of organs and tissues while maintaining close ties to our local communities.

DCI Donor Services operates three organ procurement/tissue recovery organizations: New Mexico Donor Services, Sierra Donor Services, and Tennessee Donor Services. We also maximize the gift of life through the DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank and Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank.

Our performance is measured by the way we serve donor families and recipients. To be successful in this endeavor is our ultimate mission. By mobili

With the help of our employee-led strategy team, we will ensure that all communities feel welcome and safe with us because we are a model for fairness, belonging, and forward thinking.

Key responsibilities this position will perform include:

• Performs daily responsibilities to meet the needs of potential donors, donors, donor families, potential donor families, hospital personnel, physicians, and the OPO. Provides rapid on-site response to referrals. Primary responsibilities will occur in the assigned facility where employed. Increased donor activity, staffing shortages, etc. will require assuming responsibilities outside the primary area.
  
  
• Evaluates potential donors. Assesses potential donor families, obtains appropriate authorization for donation, conducts Medical/Social History interview, and assists donor families through identification of potential end of life decisions, attending family meetings and providing donation information as needed. Responsible for medical management of donors prior to recovery activities. Directs the placement of anatomical gifts as necessary. Provides transplant surgeons with information necessary to determine appropriate recipients. Coordinates and assists in the surgical recovery of organs and perioperative management of the donor when necessary.
  
  
• Coordinates organ placement/organ allocation with transplant programs and surgeons. Provides information necessary to determine medical suitability of organs for designated recipients in accordance with regulatory guidelines including CMS, UNOS, AOPO and company policy. Coordinates with tissue services, as appropriate, to facilitate tissue recovery.
  
  
• Coordinates and assists in the surgical recovery of organs and peri-operative management. Assists in arranging transportation for organ recovery teams. Coordinates surgical recovery/packaging and arranges transportation of organs for transplant and/or research. Possesses a working knowledge of pulsatile preservation. Manages all lab specimens for shipment and delivery to laboratories in accordance with established policies.
  
  
• Provides support to Hospital Development Coordinator, in the assigned facility, to identify formal and informal leaders, assesses their respective roles, degree of influence and needs. Works collaboratively with these leaders and utilizes their expertise to improve and promote donation. Assists in policy and procedure development. Functions as an expert clinical resource for the hospital regarding organ and tissue donation.
  
  
• Participates in decision-making programs and committees in the hospital that have an influence on organ donation, promoting donation and seeking opportunities for further collaboration. Facilitates the donation process.
  
  
• Maintains high visibility by conducting rounds to all critical care units with medical teams and functioning as the designated resource within the hospital for all issues related to organ donation. Provides donor and referral follow-up to appropriate hospital staff one-on-one or by post-recovery conferences.
  
  
• In partnership with the In-House Donation Specialist (when applicable), develops, provides and evaluates in-house training and in-service educational programs on all aspects of the donation process for hospital staff. Also, collects and reports donation outcome data to various levels of clinical and administrative hospital staff. Documents hospital activities, updates hospital plans, goals, and critical issues in a timely manner on a regular basis.
  
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL TRAITS: Talks and listens to donor families, hospital personnel, and physicians. Visually assesses donors. Reads charts and documents information. Walks, stands, and sits. Lifts and carries containers up to 70 lbs. Drives to and from donor hospitals. Must be able to stand for more than eight hours a day. Requires the ability to work under stress with numerous interruptions, distractions, and changing priorities. Must have a valid driver’s license and ready access to reliable transportation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Required: RN/PA or related health care degree or licensure. Or OPO experience commensurate with job requirements.

Experience: Minimum one to two years experience as a Donation Coordinator or Organ Recovery Coordinator.

Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver license required and ability to pass MVR underwriting requirements. May be required to use privately owned vehicle during the scope of company business.

Computer Skills: Working knowledge of computers and basic data entry skills required.

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

• Up to 176 hours of PTO your first year
• Up to 72 hours of Sick Time your first year
• Two Medical Plans (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 403(b) plan with matching contribution
• Company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental insurance benefits such as accident coverage and short-term disability
• Discounts on home/auto/renter/pet insurance
• Cell phone discounts through Verizon
• Monthly phone stipend

**New employees must have their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by their potential start date or be able to supply proof of vaccination.**

You will receive a confirmation e-mail upon successful submission of your application. The next step of the selection process will be to complete a video screening. Instructions to complete the video screening will be contained in the confirmation e-mail. Please note - you must complete the video screening within 5 days from submission of your application to be considered for the position.

DCIDS is an EOE/AA employer – M/F/Vet/Disability.

Compensation details: 54 Yearly Salary

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COMPANY OVERVIEW AND MISSION

New Mexico Donor Services is a designated organ procurement organization (OPO) within the state of New Mexico – and is a member of the DCI Donor Services family.

For over four decades, DCI Donor Services has been a leader in working to end the transplant waiting list. Our unique approach to service allows for nationwide donation, transplantation, and distribution of organs and tissues while maintaining close ties to our local communities.

DCI Donor Services operates three organ procurement/tissue recovery organizations: New Mexico Donor Services, Sierra Donor Services, and Tennessee Donor Services. We also maximize the gift of life through the DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank and Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank.

Our performance is measured by the way we serve donor families and recipients. To be successful in this endeavor is our ultimate mission. By mobili

With the help of our employee-led strategy team, we will ensure that all communities feel welcome and safe with us because we are a model for fairness, belonging, and forward thinking.

Key responsibilities this position will perform include:

• Develops and implements marketing plan that creates change in physician and hospital practice in the donor referral and family counseling processes that ultimately increases organ and tissue donation in assigned portfolio.
  
  
• Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis of hospital market to characterize donor potential and identifies and engages decision-making individuals who can influence hospital protocols to include best demonstrated practices for donor referrals and family counseling.
  
  
• Conducts education needs assessments for assigned hospitals and develops and implements educational plan.4. Establishes multi-disciplinary councils within assigned hospitals, using peer level influence in order to forge a consensus about standards of practice for the donor referral and family counseling and request process. Identifies decision-making individuals in assigned hospitals including chairpersons of medical staff, medical executive committee, ethics and critical care committees, surgery and medicine departments, and referring physicians and nurses from trauma, neurosurgery and critical care. Conduct individual meetings and gain support from each party, guide the group discussion and outline and implement next steps.
  
  
• Conduct field coaching and provide feedback for skill development in written and oral communications, public relations and sales and negotiation skills for clinical coordinators.
  
  
• Utilize superior customer service skills to develop and maintain relationships with referring physicians and nursing staff and medical and executive leadership in assigned hospitals.
  
  
• Disseminates and interprets data and research on increasing organ and tissue donation for medical academic audiences and policy review committees who can affect change in hospital standards of practice.
  
  
• Design curriculum for and conduct professional education programs.
  
  
• Respond to customer service-related issues in hospital portfolio with appropriate internal and external individuals and utili
  
• Make policy recommendations to hospital administration to ensure hospital compliance with state and federal regulations and increase referral and improve donation outcomes.
  
  
• Develop and conduct accredited educational programs for healthcare professionals.
  
  
• Customize professional education materials for one on one presentations/discussions, large and small audience educational forums.
  
  
• Support internal staff and provide guidance on hospital relationships. Develops and maintains robust hospital profiles.
  
  
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of all hospital development activities.
  
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  PHYSICAL TRAITS: Sits stands and walks. Observes, listens, speaks with hospital staff and others. Reads, prepares and presents information. Drive to and from donor hospitals.
  
  QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  Education Required: BA or BS in Business, Education, Public Health, or Health care related field.

Experience:

• Two to four years of healthcare experience with families, counseling, bereavement and/or crisis intervention or 3-5 years of experience in hospital relations or OPO.
  
  
• Experience with performance improvement strategies, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination is applicable.
  
  
• Proven ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and hospital administrators.
  
  
• Ability to initiate and lead multi-disciplinary teams or councils to improve hospital donation practices and family care.
  
  
• Experience delivering hospital-based education or in-service training programs to clinical staff, including nurses, physicians, and administrators.
  
  
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  
  

Computer Skills: Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications to include Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required.

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

• Up to 176 hours of PTO your first year
• Up to 72 hours of Sick Time your first year
• Two Medical Plans (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 403(b) plan with matching contribution
• Company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental insurance benefits such as accident coverage and short-term disability
• Discounts on home/auto/renter/pet insurance
• Cell phone discounts through Verizon
• Monthly phone stipend

**New employees must have their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by their potential start date or be able to supply proof of vaccination.**

You will receive a confirmation e-mail upon successful submission of your application. The next step of the selection process will be to complete a video screening. Instructions to complete the video screening will be contained in the confirmation e-mail. Please note - you must complete the video screening within 5 days from submission of your application to be considered for the position.

DCIDS is an EOE/AA employer – M/F/Vet/Disability.

Compensation details: 85 Yearly Salary

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New Mexico Donor Services (NMDS) is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team member to join us to save lives!! Our mission at NMDS is to save lives through organ donation and we want professionals on our team that will embrace this important work!!New Mexico Donor Services is seeking a Hospital Development Director to join our team!

This position will be responsible for leading the Hospital Development function across all locations. This role will direct, coach, and counsel the Hospital Development teams in managing relationships with hospital leadership and conducting hospital performance assessments, while also leading performance improvement initiatives and outcomes

COMPANY OVERVIEW AND MISSION

New Mexico Donor Services is the designated organ procurement organization (OPO) for the state of New Mexico – and is a member of the DCI Donor Services family.

For over four decades, DCI Donor Services has been a leader in working to end the transplant waiting list. Our unique approach to service allows for nationwide donation, transplantation, and distribution of organs and tissues while maintaining close ties to our local communities.

DCI Donor Services operates three organ procurement/tissue recovery organizations: New Mexico Donor Services, Sierra Donor Services, and Tennessee Donor Services. We also maximize the gift of life through the DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank and Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank.

Our performance is measured by the way we serve donor families and recipients. To be successful in this endeavor is our ultimate mission. By mobili

With the help of our employee-led strategy team, we will ensure that all communities feel welcome and safe with us because we are a model for fairness, belonging, and forward thinking.

Key responsibilities this position will perform include:

• Oversee the development and implementation of strategic hospital plans to facilitate growth in the organ and tissue donation.
• Evaluates activities against established strategic hospital plans. Works in collaboration with hospitals’ QAPI departments to ensure hospital performance.
• Conducts in-person meetings with key hospital personnel to establish rapport and identify potential problems. Resolves concerns related to the provision of service with the hospital. Partners with location Clinical Directors and Executive Directors to investigate missed referrals.
• Prepares, distributes, and analyzes hospital surveys. Tracks and analyzes both donor and referral patterns.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of Hospital Development policies and procedures. Leads organizational regulatory compliance with CMS and AOPO with regards to all aspects of Hospital Development.
• Responsible for hiring, onboarding, and training of employees. Evaluates employee performance through dashboards and meeting strategic hospital goals.
• Develop employees to present findings to all levels of hospital personnel. Provides coaching, counseling, and education as necessary.
• Regularly audits hospital documentation activities entered by staff in iTransplant and presentation material.
• Communicates and works collaboratively with other DCIDS/OPO departments to identify and improve donation processes within hospitals, Medical Examiners and Corner Offices. Actively participates in AOPO Hospital Development Council.
• Leads the Hospital Development Affinity Group. Escalates feedback and ideas to senior leadership as appropriate.
• Acts as a role model for DCIDS by supporting, reinforcing, and exhibiting behaviors consistent with the DCIDS core values, which are selfless, hardworking, passionate, and dependable.
• Other special projects and duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have:

• An RN or BA/BS in Health or Business-related field preferred
• Occupational experience related to cultivating relationships and creating buy-in within healthcare setting
• OPO experience preferred
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications to include Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required
• Exceptional teamwork, communication, and conflict management skills.
• Valid Driver’s license with ability to pass MVR underwriting requirements.

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

• Up to 184 hours of PTO your first year
• Up to 72 hours of Sick Time your first year
• Two Medical Plans (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 403(b) plan with matching contribution
• Company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental insurance benefits such as accident coverage and short-term disability
• Discounts on home/auto/renter/pet insurance
• Cell phone discounts through Verizon
• Meal Per Diems when actively on cases

**New employees must have their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by their potential start date or be able to supply proof of vaccination.**

You will receive a confirmation e-mail upon successful submission of your application. The next step of the selection process will be to complete a video screening. Instructions to complete the video screening will be contained in the confirmation e-mail. Please note - you must complete the video screening within 5 days from submission of your application to be considered for the position.

DCIDS is an EOE/AA employer – M/F/Vet/Disability.

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Help Others, Make a Difference, Save a Life.

Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every day?

Or help people navigate the tough spots in their life?

And do it all while working where your hard work is appreciated?

You have a lot of choices in where you work…make the decision to work where you are valued!

Join the McNabb Center Team as the FEI Crisis Team Leader today!

The FEI Crisis Team Leader

Duties:

• Responsibilities include managing two teams of four staff total, serving a minimum of 15 families at time for a period of 90 days post-crisis intervention, per team.
• Duties also include meeting with families, coordinating supports for monthly Family Team Meetings (FTM), and organizing monthly family engagement activities.
• Essential duties include providing program oversight and coordination of referrals and caseloads, including but not limited to linkage and referral to area resources, advocacy and coordination of care with other provider and social supports, crisis intervention and planning.

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Summary of role of team:

• "Family Empowerment Initiative" or "FEI" provides support to low-income families, children ages birth (0) to eighteen (18), and their caregivers.
• This includes, but is not limited to, intensive services, crisis services, self-sufficiency through trauma informed services, case coordination, peer support, parent/caregiver education, and family engagement strategies.

Summary of position:

• The Team Leader provides administrative and clinical supervision for two FEI teams, and performs all administrative duties required to adhere to the guidelines of the program.
• The Team Leader provides information and referral, agency linkage, advocacy, home visits, and follow-up services as defined by the FEI program and ensures that each team member on the team does the same for consumers on their caseloads.
• The Team Leader arranges coverage plans for their team to ensure that each consumer is seen for required program contacts per month.
• The Team leader provides crisis intervention and emergency services as needed.
• The Team Leader utilizes center wide and community services as needed for client benefit.
• The Team Leader embraces the key values of care coordination: empowerment, normalization, rehabilitation, and continuity of care.
• Ongoing networking with crisis providers for timely access to appropriate referrals and overall community outreach are required.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIORNMENT

• This position spends the majority of their time working at Knox Children & Youth (C&Y) Center and requires both office-based clinical and administrative work and community-based clinical interactions.
• Team Leader will be responsible for engaging clients, peers, and community stakeholders in a professional and therapeutic manner.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

1. Works in a multi-disciplinary team approach to meet clinical needs of SPMI consumers.

• Attends and is timely to weekly multi-disciplinary Team Mtgs.
• Attends and leads administrative team meeting on a weekly basis without tardiness.
• Returns all staff calls within 30 minutes as reported by supervisor.
• Responds to all flags, emails and voicemails within 2 business days.
• Responsible for ensuring all phases and activities of the Wraparound Process are done to the high quality and fidelity - accountable to family team.
• Attends required trainings by TDMHSAS or associated partners to meet program requirements

2. Completes all required documentation in compliance with Center Policy, CARF and SSOC standards.

• Ensures tx plan is complete within 30 days of admission with input from other professionals as evidenced by signatures of APN/MD and Peer Support Worker
• Completes Crisis Plan, DLA-20, Individual Service Plan (ISP) and eligibility assessment on all clients
• Completes No Harm contract at ct.'s first sign or report of SI, HI, or thoughts of harmful behavior.
• Progress notes within one working week of encounter.
• Ensures that all clients have a current ROI for their PCP and other active providers (daycare, school, therapists, additional providers, etc…)
• Completes seven-day contact on all post-hospital clients.
• Complete an assessment of the family including Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment, Caregiver Strain Assessment, and other national evaluation tools to develop a care plan.

3. Engages clients and their families in the treatment process providing treatment planning, linkage, referral, and advocacy for each client.

• Ensures each client is contacted within 24 hours of referral
• Creates goals with the ct. based on their input as well as input from family/other systems AEB treatment plan signatures by all parties.
• Creates and implements treatment interventions based on the treatment plan goals.
• Utilizes family strengths and empowers the family to implement effective interventions as evinced by documentation of activity in the progress notes.
• Makes referral to less intensive services upon anticipation of discharge
• CM works with the ct. for up to 90 days to ensure transition to less intensive services.
• The Team Leader monitors outcome measures to ensure quality and effectiveness (QA/QI) and quarterly QRR.

4. Ensures that the program meets monthly requirements

• Continually monitors admissions and referrals to ensure timely assignment to caseloads
• Monitors productivity on a weekly basis in supervision AEB document tracking logs
• Ensures coverage is met for clients when staff are out on leave or during vacancies
• Ensures vacancies are filled with qualified candidates AEB use of applicant screening profiles
• Submits monthly report to supervisor by the 5th business day of each month.

5. Provides administrative supervision to FEI teams

• Provides support to staff through positive reinforcement, open communication, honest feedback and constructive criticism on a daily basis.
• Completes written documentation of verbal and written corrections pertaining to staff and forwards to HR.
• Meets with each case manager individually on a weekly basis for supervision
• Shares information re: policies and procedures with staff as policies change
• Ensures each staff is following Center Policy and Procedure via monitoring in weekly sessions and periodic chart reviews.
• Assists staff with difficult cases by attending home visits with the staff on an as needed basis.
• Makes suggestions for interventions with clients on a weekly basis
• Provide continuous check-ins with team members.

COMPENSATION:

• Starting salary for this position is approximately $21.08/hr based on relevant experience and education.

Schedule:

• Primary working hours are Monday through Friday, and should be provided at times that meet the needs to the families served.
• On site supervision is preferred, and position must be available via phone if a function of the position requires being out of office.

Travel:

• This position requires utilizing a personal dependable vehicle to conduct Center business.
• Maintaining a dependable vehicle and certified driver status is a condition of employment.

Equipment/Technical Competency:

• Ability to use a computer and basic office software is required, including but not limited to Office Word, Excel, Outlook and be able to utilize EMR for clinical documentation.

Equipment/Technology:

• This position requires the use of computer skills with an electronic medical record (EMR), and telehealth/televideo services may be offered as part of the service delivery.
• Staff will be expected to maintain work with a Center cell phone and computer.

QUALIFICATIONS - FEI Crisis Team Leader

Experience / Knowledge:

• Must have course work and or experience in the areas of cultural diversity, human development, etiology and treatment of mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse, physical and sexual abuse, suicide, and intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Two (2) years work experience with SPMI populations preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, and computer skills are necessary in order to work effectively and collaboratively with clients, collaborating agencies, and community professionals, as well as maintaining proper documentation.
• Clinical staff members must possess reliable transportation, a valid driver's license with an F endorsement OR the ability to acquire an F endorsement on driver's license in order to transport clients as needed.
• Transporting clients in a personal or Center vehicle is an essential function of this position.

Education / License:

• A Bachelor's degree in a health related field of counseling, psychology, or social work or must be licensed as a nurse (LPN or RN).
• LPNs must have fifteen (15) semester hours of behavioral health and two (2) years of behavioral health care experience.
• Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation, occupational therapy, criminal justice, and education must have fifteen (15) college-level semester hours of coursework in behavioral health and at least two (2) years of work experience in the behavioral health setting working with children.

Physical/Emotional/Social - Skills/Abilities:

• Outpatient/Community based environment.
• This position requires training and certification in and the ability to adequately implement a variety of verbal de-escalation methods and personal/client safety techniques.
• Must have mental ability to exercise sound judgment under pressure.
• Must have an F endorsement and a valid Driver's License.
• This position requires utilizing a personal dependable vehicle to conduct Center business.
• Maintaining a dependable vehicle and certified driver status is a condition of employment.
• An essential job function is a reliable, predictable 40 hour per week job, on site and in the community, with regular attendance.

Location:

• Knox County, Tennessee

Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee and where your hard work makes a difference!

Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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The RN advocates and utilizes the nursing process in the care of all age populations along the health continuum.  The nursing process includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation derived from scientific, evidence-based knowledge.  The RN partners with the patient, family, and care team to provide holistic care and achieve the best possible outcomes, recognizing that each plays an integral role in that care.

The RN is knowledgeable regarding the professional scope of practice and the ANA nurse practice standards.  The RN meets these standards legally and professionally and ethically.

The RN role is flexible and makes care decisions based on the condition of the patient, reassessing and prioritizing according to individual need.

Minimum Education

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• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred. 
  

Minimum Work Experience

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• Prior related nursing experience preferred.   
  

Required Licenses/Certifications

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• Licensed in the State of Vermont.
  
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association.
  
• Unit-specific certifications as required (ACLS, TNCC, PALS, ENPC) per specific department operational framework. 
  
• Completion of endorsed patient/visitor de-escalation and restraint program certification based on unit specific guidelines.
  

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

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• Demonstrated proficiency in acute-care nursing, knowledge, and skills.
  
• Demonstrates moderate knowledge of basic computer skills. 
  

Pay Range = $35.91 - $60.73

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Registered Dental Assistant – Oral Surgery
 
Position Highlights:
Step into the fast-paced world of oral surgery as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)! Your role is essential in supporting surgeons during procedures and ensuring accurate, thorough documentation of patient care. From preparing treatment rooms and assisting chairside to maintaining sterile technique and patient comfort, your skillset keeps everything running smoothly. Be part of a high-performing surgical team, monitor patient status, manage advanced instruments, and contribute to outstanding clinical outcomes.

Who We Are:
 Our vision is global leadership in oral health, focusing on outstanding patient experiences and industry standards. We foster a positive work environment with career growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture that values work-life balance. Our goal is to empower employees to deliver excellent patient care and build strong relationships with referring dentists.

What We Offer:
 We prioritize your personal and professional well–being, covering aspects from health to financial and social welfare.
 • Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
 • Paid Time Off
 • 401k
 • Short/Long Term Disability
 • Employee Assistance Program
 • National Discount and Rewards Marketplace
 • BLS/CPR Certification
 • Career Path Advancement to clinical or management positions

Required Qualifications:
 
 • Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license in the state of employment
 • Radiology certification as required by state law
 • BLS Certification (or completed within 1 month of hire)
 • Strong teamwork and independent work capabilities, demonstrating good judgment and critical thinking
 • Passion for ensuring safety and exceptional attention to detail, vigilance, and meticulousness
 • Basic computer proficiency
 • A high school diploma or equivalent
 • Excellent manual dexterity and superior listening skills, especially in emergency scenarios

Preferred Qualifications:
 • Previous oral surgery experience is beneficial
 • DAANCE certification is desirable
 • Experience with electronic health records or digital charting
 • IV sedation or anesthesia monitoring experience is a plus

Core Benefits & Wellness

• Medical (including Virtual Care), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Uniforms/Scrubs provided

Financial Well-Being

• Competitive pay, Bonus potential, and annual merit reviews
• 401(k) Plan w/Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with HDHP health plans

Life Insurance

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Spouse and Child Life Insurance

Time Off, Disability, & Leave of Absence

• Paid Vacation (Starting at 2 weeks) and 6 Annual Paid Holidays

Paradigm Oral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

Compensation details: 24-34 Hourly Wage

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Get Set for the 2025-2026 School Year!
We're hiring now! Zen Educate is looking for Para Educators. If you're passionate about supporting students with special needs and want a full-time role where you can make a real impact, this could be your next step.

Don’t wait, connect with a recruiter today and see how we can help you find the perfect role.

Join us as a Paraprofessional and become a cornerstone of the educational team, where your efforts in assisting students and teachers contribute directly to a thriving and supportive learning community.

Key Responsibilities
- Assist licensed staff in the classroom by helping implement academic adaptations and individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Work with students individually or in small groups to support their self-care and social/behavioral needs.
- Maintain a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning.
- Provide timely support for students in crisis situations.
- Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

Must-Have Qualifications
Education:
- 60 college credits or higher, OR one of the following:
- A passing score on the Paraeducator Assessment (65% or higher on the Instructional Support test and 70% or higher on the Knowledge and Application test)
- A passing score on the Paraprofessional Assessment (combined score of 460 or above)

Language & Authorization:
- Professional proficiency in English.
- U.S. Work Authorization (Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance).

Experience:
- Prior experience working with children in a structured setting is an asset.

Physical Requirements:
- Comfortable being on your feet and moving around the classroom throughout the day
- Able to lift up to 20 lbs and safely assist students when needed (kneeling, bending, quick response)
- Additional physical requirements may be requested during your application process

Preferred Qualifications
- ParaPro Certification (upskilling options provided on a case-by-case basis for candidates without the standard educational background)
- Behavioral Technician or PCA experience working with children is an asset.
- Past work experience in a school setting with children with special needs is an asset.

Salary
Pay: $20 - $21 per hour, paid weekly. (for low to medium sped support)*
Pay: $22 - $23 per hour, paid weekly. (for high sped support - prior experience required)*
Schedule: Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work).

Benefits:
- Weekly pay
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401K (certain eligibility criteria)

* depends on availability of schools and roles near your location.

About Zen
Zen Educate helps schools hire dedicated paraprofessionals and teaching assistants, creating smart, timely matches that support students with special education needs and strengthen school communities.

Why Zen
At Zen Educate, we take the time to understand your preferences, experience, and career goals, then match you with schools that fit your needs. Our personalized approach makes finding the right role faster, easier, and more rewarding.

Ref: MSP_TA_ZA

Summary:

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 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 designated unit's patient population

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.

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.

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.

Leadership

• Serves as a leader of patient care
• Leads 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 guidance
• Mediates and resolves conflicts among individuals, groups, and departments.

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

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Graduate of a Registered Nursing program, Bachelor Degree preferred or actively pursuing with completion within 2 years
• Minimum of 1-3 years' of clinical patient care experience in a relevant setting
• Incumbents 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 employment
• ACLS
• BLS

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