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• The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
• The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 50)
• Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty.
• Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations.
• May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease.
• May have to handle emergency situations.
• May be subject to irregular hours.
• May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns.
• May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents.
• Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting.
• Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously):
  • Sitting- Occasionally
  • Walking- Frequently
  • Standing- Frequently
  • Bending-Occasionally
  • Squatting - Frequently
  • Climbing-Occasionally
  • Kneeling-Occasionally
  • Twisting-Occasionally

• Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.
• Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.

• Assumes responsibility for preventing incidents that could lead to injury, promptly reports unsafe conditions that require actions from others, promptly report incidents and completes paperwork, and consistently utilizes equipment properly.
• Interacts with people openly, directly, tactfully, and cooperatively, accepts criticism and is not defensive. Considers the impact of the decisions on others and involves them. Shares information and resources with others, works effectively with others to achieve a desired result, is patient, and uses humor. Knows how to utilize appropriate channels of communication and chain of command, identifies patients and families physical, psychosocial, financial, discharging needs, and obtains to refer/consult HH Therapists, Social Worker and aides indicated.
• Demonstrates knowledge and judgment needed to meet the nursing needs of the patient. Demonstrates knowledge of diagnosis coding appropriate to the Plan of Care. Demonstrates knowledge of coverage criteria under Medicare, Medicaid, VA, and commercial insurance.
• Looks for ways to continually improve processes in order to positively affect outcomes such as customer satisfaction, clinical financials, etc. Demonstrates the quality work with of doing the right thing in the right way' also is flexible and responsive to change.
• Demonstrates understanding of Patient Rights and delivers care in accordance with policies and procedures regarding patient confidentiality, advance directives, informed consent, personal privacy, patient values/beliefs, and resolution to patient complaints.
• Demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform nursing procedures for patients in the following age groups: newborn, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric). Utilizes established criteria to determine appropriateness of Home Health admission. Identifies patient needs and health status from assessment data including physician's history, physical assessment, lab data, etc. Develops a plan of care/discharge plan in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team, analyzes clinical and assessment data to report/discuss with HH staff, physicians, third parties to make adjustments as needed for continued authorization of treatment plans. Demonstrates active collaboration and leads staff as indicated to ensure that there is completion and reporting of lab testing, treatment orders, maintaining accurate medication list, scheduling of visits for the HH episode of care and development/maintenance of the problem/intervention lists. Ensures adequate patient/caregiver knowledge of disease processes, medications, skilled and non-skilled procedures, treatment and discharge planning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Required
  
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Completion of an accredited Nursing program

• Required
  
  • One year of experience in Nursing
  • One year of experience in Home Health

• Required
  
  • Registered Nurse (RN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
    
    • Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date
  • Valid Texas Driver's License
  • Auto Insurance

University Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physician to provide high-quality medical care to individuals housed in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center. This unique role offers the opportunity to serve a population with complex health needs in a secure environment while working within one of Texas' leading academic health systems.

You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to improving the health and well-being of patients while ensuring safe, ethical, and professional medical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive health care services within your specialty to individuals housed in the Bexar County Jail.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions for incarcerated patients.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, mid-level providers, and correctional officers to deliver safe and effective patient care.
• Accurately document patient encounters and submit billing/coding information in compliance with policies.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, chart reviews, and peer audits.
• Support teaching and training opportunities with UT Health San Antonio medical students and residents.
• Participate in a rotational on-call schedule.
• Ensure care delivery aligns with University Health's mission, values, and established correctional health standards.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program.
• Board certification or board eligibility in your specialty.
• Texas medical license (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• AHA BLS certification required; ACLS (or specialty equivalent) required within 90 days for acute care.
• Active DEA and DPS registrations.
• Correctional health care experience is a plus, but not required.
• Spanish/English bilingual preferred.

What We're Looking For

• A physician with a strong sense of social responsibility and a desire to serve underserved and justice-involved populations.
• Ability to adapt medical care to patients with diverse cultural, psychosocial, and developmental needs.
• Skilled communicator who can work effectively with patients, staff, and correctional personnel.
• A commitment to quality, safety, and compassionate care even in challenging environments.

Why Join University Health?

At University Health, you'll find more than a job—you'll find a calling. Working in detention health care offers:

• The chance to positively impact vulnerable populations.
• A supportive, team-based work environment.
• Opportunities for teaching and mentorship through our academic partnerships.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

University Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physician to provide high-quality medical care to individuals housed in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center. This unique role offers the opportunity to serve a population with complex health needs in a secure environment while working within one of Texas' leading academic health systems.

You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to improving the health and well-being of patients while ensuring safe, ethical, and professional medical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive health care services within your specialty to individuals housed in the Bexar County Jail.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions for incarcerated patients.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, mid-level providers, and correctional officers to deliver safe and effective patient care.
• Accurately document patient encounters and submit billing/coding information in compliance with policies.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, chart reviews, and peer audits.
• Support teaching and training opportunities with UT Health San Antonio medical students and residents.
• Participate in a rotational on-call schedule.
• Ensure care delivery aligns with University Health's mission, values, and established correctional health standards.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program.
• Board certification or board eligibility in your specialty.
• Texas medical license (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• AHA BLS certification required; ACLS (or specialty equivalent) required within 90 days for acute care.
• Active DEA and DPS registrations.
• Correctional health care experience is a plus, but not required.
• Spanish/English bilingual preferred.

What We're Looking For

• A physician with a strong sense of social responsibility and a desire to serve underserved and justice-involved populations.
• Ability to adapt medical care to patients with diverse cultural, psychosocial, and developmental needs.
• Skilled communicator who can work effectively with patients, staff, and correctional personnel.
• A commitment to quality, safety, and compassionate care even in challenging environments.

Why Join University Health?

At University Health, you'll find more than a job—you'll find a calling. Working in detention health care offers:

• The chance to positively impact vulnerable populations.
• A supportive, team-based work environment.
• Opportunities for teaching and mentorship through our academic partnerships.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

University Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physician to provide high-quality medical care to individuals housed in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center. This unique role offers the opportunity to serve a population with complex health needs in a secure environment while working within one of Texas' leading academic health systems.

You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to improving the health and well-being of patients while ensuring safe, ethical, and professional medical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive health care services within your specialty to individuals housed in the Bexar County Jail.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions for incarcerated patients.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, mid-level providers, and correctional officers to deliver safe and effective patient care.
• Accurately document patient encounters and submit billing/coding information in compliance with policies.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, chart reviews, and peer audits.
• Support teaching and training opportunities with UT Health San Antonio medical students and residents.
• Participate in a rotational on-call schedule.
• Ensure care delivery aligns with University Health's mission, values, and established correctional health standards.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program.
• Board certification or board eligibility in your specialty.
• Texas medical license (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• AHA BLS certification required; ACLS (or specialty equivalent) required within 90 days for acute care.
• Active DEA and DPS registrations.
• Correctional health care experience is a plus, but not required.
• Spanish/English bilingual preferred.

What We're Looking For

• A physician with a strong sense of social responsibility and a desire to serve underserved and justice-involved populations.
• Ability to adapt medical care to patients with diverse cultural, psychosocial, and developmental needs.
• Skilled communicator who can work effectively with patients, staff, and correctional personnel.
• A commitment to quality, safety, and compassionate care even in challenging environments.

Why Join University Health?

At University Health, you'll find more than a job—you'll find a calling. Working in detention health care offers:

• The chance to positively impact vulnerable populations.
• A supportive, team-based work environment.
• Opportunities for teaching and mentorship through our academic partnerships.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

University Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physician to provide high-quality medical care to individuals housed in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center. This unique role offers the opportunity to serve a population with complex health needs in a secure environment while working within one of Texas' leading academic health systems.

You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to improving the health and well-being of patients while ensuring safe, ethical, and professional medical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive health care services within your specialty to individuals housed in the Bexar County Jail.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions for incarcerated patients.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, mid-level providers, and correctional officers to deliver safe and effective patient care.
• Accurately document patient encounters and submit billing/coding information in compliance with policies.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, chart reviews, and peer audits.
• Support teaching and training opportunities with UT Health San Antonio medical students and residents.
• Participate in a rotational on-call schedule.
• Ensure care delivery aligns with University Health's mission, values, and established correctional health standards.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program.
• Board certification or board eligibility in your specialty.
• Texas medical license (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• AHA BLS certification required; ACLS (or specialty equivalent) required within 90 days for acute care.
• Active DEA and DPS registrations.
• Correctional health care experience is a plus, but not required.
• Spanish/English bilingual preferred.

What We're Looking For

• A physician with a strong sense of social responsibility and a desire to serve underserved and justice-involved populations.
• Ability to adapt medical care to patients with diverse cultural, psychosocial, and developmental needs.
• Skilled communicator who can work effectively with patients, staff, and correctional personnel.
• A commitment to quality, safety, and compassionate care even in challenging environments.

Why Join University Health?

At University Health, you'll find more than a job—you'll find a calling. Working in detention health care offers:

• The chance to positively impact vulnerable populations.
• A supportive, team-based work environment.
• Opportunities for teaching and mentorship through our academic partnerships.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

University Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physician to provide high-quality medical care to individuals housed in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center. This unique role offers the opportunity to serve a population with complex health needs in a secure environment while working within one of Texas' leading academic health systems.

You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to improving the health and well-being of patients while ensuring safe, ethical, and professional medical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive health care services within your specialty to individuals housed in the Bexar County Jail.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions for incarcerated patients.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, mid-level providers, and correctional officers to deliver safe and effective patient care.
• Accurately document patient encounters and submit billing/coding information in compliance with policies.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, chart reviews, and peer audits.
• Support teaching and training opportunities with UT Health San Antonio medical students and residents.
• Participate in a rotational on-call schedule.
• Ensure care delivery aligns with University Health's mission, values, and established correctional health standards.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program.
• Board certification or board eligibility in your specialty.
• Texas medical license (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• AHA BLS certification required; ACLS (or specialty equivalent) required within 90 days for acute care.
• Active DEA and DPS registrations.
• Correctional health care experience is a plus, but not required.
• Spanish/English bilingual preferred.

What We're Looking For

• A physician with a strong sense of social responsibility and a desire to serve underserved and justice-involved populations.
• Ability to adapt medical care to patients with diverse cultural, psychosocial, and developmental needs.
• Skilled communicator who can work effectively with patients, staff, and correctional personnel.
• A commitment to quality, safety, and compassionate care even in challenging environments.

Why Join University Health?

At University Health, you'll find more than a job—you'll find a calling. Working in detention health care offers:

• The chance to positively impact vulnerable populations.
• A supportive, team-based work environment.
• Opportunities for teaching and mentorship through our academic partnerships.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At HCA Florida Healthcare at Home we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an) Registered Nurse Home Health PRN and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.

HCA Florida Healthcare at Home, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence! As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for our Registered Nurse Home Health PRN opening and continue to learn!

Provides coordinated skilled nursing care to patients of all age groups, in the home. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to establish and achieve patient goals and maintain high quality patient care. Performs in accordance with physician’s orders and under the supervision of the Clinical Manager.

What you will do in this role:

• Assesses home care patients identifying physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team reports, call-in logs and on-site evaluations.
• Completes OASIS, assessment and visit paperwork according to agency policy. Assures clinical notes accurately indicate continuing communication and coordination of services with the physician, other interdisciplinary team members and patient/family/caregiver.
• Communicates significant findings, problems and changes to Clinical Manager and physician, and documents all findings, communications, and appropriate interventions.
• Supervises and provides clinical direction to home health aides and LPNs/LVNs to ensure quality and continuity of services provided.
• Responsible for participating in on-call rotation and emergency call according to agency policy.

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
• Minimum of one or more years of home health, public nursing or acute hospital nursing experience
• Familiar with Medicare home health regulations, documentation requirements, ICD-10 coding and PPS (Strongly preferred)
• Reliable transportation and proof of valid automobile liability insurance
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Current BCLS Certification prior to providing patient care.

Healthcare at Home is a service line from HCA healthcare. We are dedicated to providing patients with quality care during their recovery at home. We are Medicare certified. Our patients are under the supervision of a physician and our team of professionals develop an individualized plan of care. Our professionals include registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, therapists, and social workers. We provide the care you need in the comfort of your own home to restore your independence. Healthcare at Home raises the bar on what quality healthcare looks like. Just like family, we pull together to care for, support and celebrate with each other being able to provide exceptional, expert care for patients.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Home Health PRN opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Do you have the career opportunities as a PRN RN Home Health you want in your current role? We invest in what matters most to nurses like you – at home, at work, and at every stage in your career. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Healthcare at Home which is a part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at HCA Florida Healthcare at Home!

Provides coordinated skilled nursing care to patients of all age groups, in the home.  Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to establish and achieve patient goals and maintain high quality patient care. Performs in accordance with physician’s orders and under the supervision of the Clinical Manager.

What you will do in this role:

• Assesses home care patients identifying physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team reports, call-in logs and on-site evaluations.
• 
  
• Completes OASIS, assessment and visit paperwork according to agency policy. Assures clinical notes accurately indicate continuing communication and coordination of services with the physician, other interdisciplinary team members and patient/family/caregiver.
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• Communicates significant findings, problems and changes to Clinical Manager and physician, and documents all findings, communications, and appropriate interventions.
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• Supervises and provides clinical direction to home health aides and LPNs/LVNs to ensure quality and continuity of services provided.
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• Responsible for participating in on-call rotation and emergency call according to agency policy.

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
• Minimum of one or more years of home health, public nursing or acute hospital nursing experience
• Familiar with Medicare home health regulations, documentation requirements, ICD-10 coding and PPS (Strongly preferred)
• Reliable transportation and proof of valid automobile liability insurance
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Current BCLS Certification prior to providing patient care.

HCA Florida Healthcare at Home, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"Nurses play a pivotal role and are the backbone of healthcare delivery. At HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to ensuring nurses have necessary tools and resources to provide world-class patient care, advocating for the profession and helping to shape the future of nursing."

Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, HCA Healthcare

Healthcare at Home is a service line from HCA healthcare. We are dedicated to providing patients with quality care during their recovery at home. We are Medicare certified. Our patients are under the supervision of a physician and our team of professionals develop an individualized plan of care. Our professionals include registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, therapists, and social workers. We provide the care you need in the comfort of your own home to restore your independence. Healthcare at Home raises the bar on what quality healthcare looks like. Just like family, we pull together to care for, support and celebrate with each other being able to provide exceptional, expert care for patients.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our PRN RN Home Health opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

• Full time
• Shift, 2:45pm - 3:15am
• Every other weekend

• One of the following required:

1. Relevant healthcare program completion (e.g. certified nursing assistant, emergency medical technician-basic, medical assistant, personal care aide, etc.)
2. Completion or active enrollment in core nursing classes
3. Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience

• CPR certification required, or obtained during nursing team onboarding process.
• Obtain national certification as a psychiatric technician within 1 year of employment preferred.

• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience performing the essential responsibilities of the mental health technician role.
• Experience in Mental Health and/or Forensic work preferred.
• Post high school education in Psychology or related field preferred.
• One-year secretarial or comparable clerical experience strongly preferred.

• Basic computer data entry skills, including the ability to enter, store and retrieve information.
• Possesses updated knowledge and competency in using equipment related to job duties (i.e., gait belt, mobility devices, protection/safety equipment, etc.)
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with the ability to relay information to/from patients, their families, and members of the care team. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, self-direction, motivation, and a proven ability to work successfully with a variety of people and disciplines.
• Successful completion of Nursing Team Onboarding, unit-based orientation, and clinical competency validation tool within 30 days of hire required.
• completion of Safety First Training within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter required.

1. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Quality, Integrity and Stewardship that support our mission, vision and values:

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I will put safety first in everything I do. I will speak up, without fear, on matters of patient and colleague safety. I will take action to create an environment of zero harm.

• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I will continually advance my knowledge and skills. I will seek out continuous improvement opportunities. I will deliver evidence-based care that leads to excellence in outcomes.

• INTEGRITY: Show respect and Compassion - I will respect others and show compassion. I will behave honesty and ethically. I will be accountable for my attitude, actions and health.

• STEWARDSHIP: Reduce Waste - I will use resources wisely and maintain financial stability. I will work together to coordinate care and services across the health system. I will promote healthier communities.

1. Performs and documents nursing care measures to meet the physical needs of patients.

• Provides or assists patient with hygiene activities.
• Assists with patient activity using proper body mechanics, transfer techniques, and assistive devices.
• Adheres to safety precautions with patient mobility.
• Feeds and/or assists patients with food trays and nourishments while providing continuous monitoring of utensils during meals.
• Assists patient with elimination needs and follows steps to prevent infection.
• Collects and records intake and output.
• Assists with admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Performs patient care tasks as delegated by the nurse.
• Obtains and records vital signs, weight, and blood glucose readings.
• Reports data about the patient to the nurse.
• Observes and reports unusual conditions and/or change in patient behavior or appearance to the nurse.
• Records all interventions; observes and reports the patient response, changes, and/or deviations from normal parameters.
• Follows unit protocols and records findings.

1. Observes safety precautions for patient/family/self/others.

• Follows hospital policies to prevent the transmission of infections.
• Provides continuous observation and documentation for high-risk patients.
• Performs searches of persons, patient belongings, and rooms to ensure a safe environment.
• Collaborates with the nurse and security to manage patients in crisis.
• Transports and provides continuous observation for all patients requiring testing or procedures in another department.
• Required to provide 1:1 supervision for high-risk patients and/or equipment, as delegated by the nurse.
• Maintain unit awareness through continuous monitoring of the milieu.
• Controls the entry and exit of colleagues and visitors to the unit.
• Provides constant monitoring of all legal proceedings.
• Checks in visitors and ensures all visitor belongings are correctly stored before allowing access to the unit.
• Unit Surveillance and monitoring cameras and alerting colleagues of potential safety issues.
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, intercedes in disputes between individuals using verbal de-escalation techniques and skills, to diffuse potentially violent patient or visitor situations.
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, physically manages combative, violent persons who endanger staff, physicians, patients or visitors.
• Applies and maintains restraint devices and documents as delegated by the nurse.
• Conducts continuous patient observation rounds every fifteen minutes.
• Complies with established policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.

1. Promotes efficient and effective functioning of the unit/hospital.

• Completes assigned aspects of unit inventory management.
• Assures adequate supplies are stocked and available.
• Reviews receipts of new supplies and equipment upon arrival; validates accuracy and places supplies in assigned location.
• Facilitates maintenance of equipment with Biomed or appropriate department.
• Handles floor stock medications or medications delivered from Pharmacy directly or through the pneumatic tube system. Relocates these medications, in original containers, to designated secure storage locations or deliver directly to appropriate licensed staff.
• Uses designated lines of communication and authority.
• Facilitates telephone, verbal, written, and electronic communication with nursing staff, physicians, patients, and visitors promptly, accurately, and professionally.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety of unit, service area and equipment.
• May be required to flex into a different role or between the different psychiatric departments as required for adequate staffing.
• Upholds the Illinois Mental Health Code, regarding patient rights and confidentiality.

1. Information Processing

• Prioritizes stat orders and immediate needs.
• Processes orders accurately.
• Accurately inputs data into the electronic medical record and maintains accurate paper records for those items that are not computerized.
• Refers patient/visitor concerns to nursing and/or customer service staff.
• Refers news media to nursing or public relations staff.

1. Medical Records Maintenance

• Assembles admission chart packs.
• Puts patient identifier on all chart forms.
• Scans patient documents to Medical Records.
• Gathers and copies appropriate paperwork from the RN for patient transfers to other units and facilities.
• Manages large amounts of sensitive and confidential information concerning patient and family information in medical documents.

1. Creates a Great Patient Experience.

• Promptly and courteously greets others in a friendly manner.
• Receives and directs others by using AIDET and Greet & Feet.
• Responds to patient requests in a timely manner.
• Within scope of job description, responds to questions and provides direction.
• Interacts with patients/visitors/others in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Provides therapeutic activities and psychoeducational groups for patients.
• Provides individualized social skills training.

1. Performs additional unit specific tasks/care elements for which they have received specific instruction and demonstrated competence.
2. Performs other related work as required or requested.