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Full Time
11/6/2024
Tyler, TX 75701
(10.0 miles)
OverviewYou may be eligible for a sign on bonus up to $20,000. You may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Charge Registered Nurse (RN) in Tyler, TX. Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare BetterThrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.Get to Know Your Team:UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups. ResponsibilitiesCharge Nurse assumes the responsibility for the human and fiscal resources available in order to provide quality, cost-effective patient centered care. The Charge Nurse will possess and have the capabilities to perform all the major duties and critical tasks of a Registered Nurse. The Charge Nurse will demonstrate honesty, integrity, respectfulness, discretion, responsibility and dependability. Supports the mission and vision of the facility. QualificationsJob Requirements:Graduation from an accredited Registered Nurse program.Must possess and maintain a current RN license to practice in Texas.Must possess and maintain current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification.At least one (1) year RN experience in a clinic environment.Preferred Job Requirements:Five (5) years RN experience preferredAt least two (2) years RN experience as a charge nurse or supervisor preferred.Specialty certification, such as Ambulatory Care Nurse, preferred at hire and preferred within 12 months of eligibility
Full Time
11/10/2024
Tyler, TX 75701
(10.0 miles)
DescriptionSummary: Provides care under supervision of physician or registered nurses for clinic patients, according to established standards and practices. Performs various lab procedures when necessary and in accordance with competency. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Under the direction of the physician; performs basic patient care duties including, but not limited to, obtaining vital signs, weighing patients, and collecting specimens [including phlebotomy (specific to site). Assists provider(s) in examination and treatment of patients and with procedures. Assist with patient flow through the clinic. Answers phone/records phone messages, and assists provider(s) with patient related calls. Assists in scheduling test appointment, results and pre-certification. Documents any information related to patient. Assists provider(s) with medication refills. Administers medications/immunizations according to provider order. Cleans and restocks exam rooms. Cleans equipment in accordance with policy. Orders stock supplies from supply department (specific to site maintains sterile technique and utilizes universal protocol. Performs routine clerical duties assigned, including but not limited to locating patient charts, filing and the completion of routine forms. Attends/completes required meetings and in-service training and performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: CERTLVN License in state of employment or compactBLS Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf 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 .
Full Time
11/10/2024
Tyler, TX 75701
(10.0 miles)
DescriptionSummary: Provides care under supervision of physician or registered nurses for clinic patients, according to established standards and practices. Performs various lab procedures when necessary and in accordance with competency. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Under the direction of the physician; performs basic patient care duties including, but not limited to, obtaining vital signs, weighing patients, and collecting specimens [including phlebotomy (specific to site). Assists provider(s) in examination and treatment of patients and with procedures. Assist with patient flow through the clinic. Answers phone/records phone messages, and assists provider(s) with patient related calls. Assists in scheduling test appointment, results and pre-certification. Documents any information related to patient. Assists provider(s) with medication refills. Administers medications/immunizations according to provider order. Cleans and restocks exam rooms. Cleans equipment in accordance with policy. Orders stock supplies from supply department (specific to site maintains sterile technique and utilizes universal protocol. Performs routine clerical duties assigned, including but not limited to locating patient charts, filing and the completion of routine forms. Attends/completes required meetings and in-service training and performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: CERTLVN License in state of employment or compactBLS Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf 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 .
Full Time
11/14/2024
Athens, TX 75751
(25.5 miles)
OverviewYou could be eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $20,000Join our team as a full-time, night shift, Labor & Delivery, Registered Nurse in Athens, TX.Fulfilling your purpose begins here:People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people:Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and moreYour team is bigger than your department: UT Health Athens is a 127-bed facility, including a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone ED in Gun Barrel City.We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect. ResponsibilitiesThe Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who uses the nursing process to provide anddirect patient care for a group of patients for a designated time frame.Consistently demonstrates competence, compliance and accurate documentation during care delivery in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, Standards of Practice, and Hospital & Departmental Policies and Procedures. Routinely cares for patients’ and families’ needs and/or performs department specific activities with excellent organizational skill, efficiency and appropriate fiscal accountability. Provides excellent customer service, teamwork and communication using the SBAR communication principals during all interactions of job role.Continuously synthesizes and evaluates assessment data to gain a comprehensive clinical picture and effectively uses supervisory skills and nursing process to independently and collaboratively anticipate, intervene and deliver excellent patient care. Actively contributes to clean, safe, positive and professional work and patient care environment. Actively participates in professional development, professional organizations, unit counsels, quality improvement initiatives promoting personal and institutional growth and improvements. QualificationsJob Requirements:ADN requiredMust maintain current Texas RN LicenseBLS Required
Full Time
11/9/2024
Tyler, TX 75701
(10.0 miles)
DescriptionSummary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or 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. 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 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 practiceImplements 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 the designated unit's patient population Standard II. 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 processCoaches 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 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 Standard IV. 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 industryKnowledge 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 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 Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS requiredRN License in state of employment or compact Work Schedule: 7PM - 7AM Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf 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 .
Full Time
11/8/2024
Tyler, TX 75701
(10.0 miles)
DescriptionSummary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or 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. 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 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 practiceImplements 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 the designated unit's patient population Standard II. 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 processCoaches 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 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 Standard IV. 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 industryKnowledge 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 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 Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS requiredRN License in state of employment or compact Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf 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 .
Full Time
11/8/2024
Tyler, TX 75701
(10.0 miles)
DescriptionSummary: The Utilization Management Nurse II is responsible for determining the clinical appropriateness of care provided to patients and ensuring proper hospital resource utilization of services. This Nurse is responsible for performing a variety of pre-admission, concurrent, and retrospective UM related reviews and functions. They must competently and accurately utilize approved screening criteria (InterQual/MCG/Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services “CMS” Inpatient List). They effectively and efficiently manage a diverse workload in a fast-paced, rapidly changing regulatory environment and are responsible for maintaining current and accurate knowledge regarding commercial and government payors and Joint Commission regulations and guidelines related to UM. This Nurse effectively communicates with internal and external clinical professionals, efficiently organizes the financial insurance care of the patients, and relays clinical data to insurance providers and vendors to obtain approved certification for services. The Utilization Management Nurse collaborates as necessary with other members of the health care team to ensure the above according to the mission of CHRISTUS. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Applies demonstrated clinical competency and judgment in order to perform comprehensive assessments of clinical information and treatment plans and apply medical necessity criteria in order to determine the appropriate level of care. Resource/Utilization Management appropriateness: Assess assigned patient population for medical necessity, level of care, and appropriateness of setting and services. Utilizes MCG/InterQual Care Guidelines and/or health system-approved tools to track impact and variance. Uses appropriate criteria sets for admission reviews, continued stay reviews, outlier reviews, and clinical appropriateness recommendations. Coordinate and facilitate correct identification of patient status. Analyze the quality and comprehensiveness of documentation and collaborate with the physician and treatment team to obtain documentation needed to support the level of care. Facilitates joint decision-making with the interdisciplinary team regarding any changes in the patient status and/or negative outcomes in patient responses. Demonstrates, maintains, and applies current knowledge of regulatory requirements relative to the work process in order to ensure compliance, i. e. IMM, Code 44. Demonstrate adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS. Utilize independent scope of practice to identify, evaluate and provide utilization review services for patients and analyze information supplied by physicians (or other clinical staff) to make timely review determinations, based on appropriate criteria and standards. Take appropriate follow-up action when established criteria for utilization of services are not met. Proactively refer cases to the physician advisor for medical necessity reviews, peer-to-peer reviews, and denial avoidance. Effectively collaborate with the Interdisciplinary team including the Physician Advisor for secondary reviews. Proactively review patients at the point of entry, prior to admission, to determine the medical necessity of a requested hospitalization and the appropriate level of care or placement for the patient. Review surgery schedule to ensure planned surgeries are ordered in the appropriate status and that necessary authorization has been obtained as required by the payor or regulatory guidance (i. e., CMS Inpatient Only List, Payor Prior Authorization matrix, etc.) Regularly review patients who are in the hospital in Observation status to determine if the patient is appropriate for discharge or if conversion to inpatient status is appropriate. Proactively identify and resolve issues regarding clinical appropriateness recommendations, coverage, and potential or actual payor denials. Maintain consistent communication and exchange of information with payors as per payor or regulatory requirements to coordinate certification of hospital services. Coordinate and facilitate patient care progression throughout the continuum and communicate and document to support medical necessity at each level of care. Evaluate care administered by the interdisciplinary health care team and advocate for standards of practice. Analyze assessment data to identify potential problems and formulate goals/outcomes. Follows the CHRISTUS Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability ACT (HIPPA) designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI). Attend scheduled department staff meetings and/or interdepartmental meetings as appropriate. Possesses and demonstrates technology literacy and the ability to work in multiple technology systems. Act as a catalyst for change in the organization; respond to change with flexibility and adaptability; demonstrate the ability to work together for change. Translate strategies into action steps; monitor progress and achieve results. Demonstrate the confidence, drive, and ability to face and overcome challenges and obstacles to achieve organizational goals. Demonstrate competence to perform assigned responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. Possess negotiating skills that support the ability to interact with physicians, nursing staff, administrative staff, discharge planners, and payers. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, knowledge of clinical protocol, normative data, and health benefit plans, particularly coverage and limitation clauses. Must adjust to frequently changing workloads and frequent interruptions. May be asked to work overtime or take calls. May be asked to travel to other facilities to assist as needed. Actively participates in Multidisciplinary/Patient Care Progression Rounds. Escalates cases as appropriate and per policy to Physician Advisors and/or CM Director. Documents in the medical record per regulatory and department guidelines. May be asked to assist with special projects. May serve as a preceptor or orienter to new associates. Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development. Familiarity with criteria sets including InterQual and MCG preferred. Must have excellent verbal and written communication and ability to interact with diverse populations. Must have critical and analytical thinking skills. Must have demonstrated clinical competency. Must have the ability to Multitask and to function in a stressful and fast-paced environment. Must have working knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, case management, performance improvement, and managed care reimbursement. Must have an understanding of pre-acute and post-acute levels of care and community resources. Must have the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payors, patients, and their families. Must have an understanding of internal and external resources and knowledge of available community resources. Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing OR demonstrated success in the Utilization Management Nurse I role for at least five years at CHRISTUS Health on top of required experience in lieu of education required. Experience Two or more years of clinical experience with at least one year in the acute care setting OR demonstrated success as Utilization Management Nurse I role at CHRISTUS Health required. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications RN License in state of employment or compact required. LPN or LVN license accepted for associates with 5+ years of demonstrated success and experience in the Utilization Management Nurse I role at CHRISTUS Health. Certification in Case Management preferred. BLS preferred. Work Schedule: 7PM - 7AM Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf 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 .
Full Time
11/6/2024
Tyler, TX 75701
(10.0 miles)
Full Time
11/8/2024
Tyler, TX 75701
(10.0 miles)
DescriptionSummary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or 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. 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 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 practiceImplements 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 the designated unit's patient population Standard II. 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 processCoaches 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 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 Standard IV. 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 industryKnowledge 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 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 Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS requiredRN License in state of employment or compact Work Schedule: 7PM - 7AM Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf 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 .
Full Time
11/6/2024
Tyler, TX 75701
(10.0 miles)
DescriptionSummary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or 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. • 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 COMPETENCIESStandard 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 populationStandard 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 accuracyStandard 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 industryStandard 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 activitiesTECHNICAL COMPETENCIESClinical 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 techniquesHealth 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 practicesMedical 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 equipmentMedical 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 eachPatient 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 othersPatient 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: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferredBLS requiredRN License in state of employment or compact Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. 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Full Time
11/6/2024
Tyler, TX 75701
(10.0 miles)
DescriptionSummary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or 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. • 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 COMPETENCIESStandard 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 populationStandard 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 accuracyStandard 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 industryStandard 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 activitiesTECHNICAL COMPETENCIESClinical 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 techniquesHealth 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 practicesMedical 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 equipmentMedical 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 eachPatient 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 othersPatient 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: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferredBLS requiredRN License in state of employment or compact Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. 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Full Time
11/15/2024
Tyler, TX 75701
(10.0 miles)
OverviewJoin our team as a day shift, full-time, Nuero Surgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nursing Manager Registered Nurse (RN) in Jacksonville, TX.Fulfilling your purpose begins here:People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people:Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more.Your team is bigger than your department: UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect. ResponsibilitiesThe Clinical Manager RN provides innovative leadership to maximize the department& contribution to overall hospital performance through effective planning as well as human and financial resource management which result in quality outcomes in line with financial goals of the institution. Provides for the delivery of care to a group of patients and evaluates the multi-disciplinary care in a systematic fashion, in order to improve outcomes. The care is delivered within the framework of hospital philosophy in concert with departments and services within the hospital. Responsible for assuring hospital compliance with all local, state and federal regulations as well as accrediting organizations. QualificationsJob Requirements:Graduation from an approved school of nursing and licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.Registered Nurse with a current license to practice in the State of Texas.At least two years recent experience in the nursing specialty.BLS Required
Full Time
11/6/2024
Tyler, TX 75701
(10.0 miles)
DescriptionSummary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or 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. • 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 COMPETENCIESStandard 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 populationStandard 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 accuracyStandard 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 industryStandard 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 activitiesTECHNICAL COMPETENCIESClinical 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 techniquesHealth 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 practicesMedical 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 equipmentMedical 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 eachPatient 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 othersPatient 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: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferredBLS requiredRN License in state of employment or compact Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf 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 .
Full Time
11/6/2024
Tyler, TX 75701
(10.0 miles)
DescriptionSummary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or 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. This position is specific to the Labor and Delivery Department. Responsibilities: • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. • 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 COMPETENCIESStandard 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 populationStandard 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 accuracyStandard 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 industryStandard 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 activitiesTECHNICAL COMPETENCIESClinical 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 techniquesHealth 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 practicesMedical 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 equipmentMedical 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 eachPatient 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 othersPatient 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 Meets all requirements identified in this position description. Requirements: Experience: 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferredPerinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferredAll newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire. New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and aPerinatal Department-specific competency validation. Completion of all annual competency verification requirements. Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: BLS requiredRN License in state of employment or compactCurrent certification from NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) or one of the following AWHONN courses: Intermediate FHM, Intermediate FHM Instructor, Advanced FHM Instructor, or Instructor Trainer at time of hire or prior to the end of orientation for experienced nurses; within 90 days of hire for new graduates and experienced nurses new to the specialty then required to maintain course certification thereafter.Current ACLS certification within 30 days of hire for experienced nurses; within 90 days of hire for new graduates then required to maintain certification thereafter. Current NRP certificationat time of hire for experienced nurses; within 60 days for new graduates and experienced nurses new to the specialty then required to maintain certification thereafter. Work Schedule: 7PM - 7AM Work Type: Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf 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 .
Full Time
11/6/2024
Tyler, TX 75701
(10.0 miles)
DescriptionSummary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or 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. • 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 COMPETENCIESStandard 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 populationStandard 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 accuracyStandard 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 industryStandard 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 activitiesTECHNICAL COMPETENCIESClinical 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 techniquesHealth 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 practicesMedical 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 equipmentMedical 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 eachPatient 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 othersPatient 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: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferredBLS requiredRN License in state of employment or compact Work Schedule: 7AM - 7PM Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf 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 .
Full Time
10/30/2024
Tyler, TX 75701
(10.0 miles)
DescriptionSummary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or 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. 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 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 practiceImplements 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 the designated unit's patient population Standard II. 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 processCoaches 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 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 Standard IV. 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 industryKnowledge 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 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 Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS requiredRN License in state of employment or compact Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf 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 .
Full Time
10/30/2024
Tyler, TX 75701
(10.0 miles)
DescriptionSummary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or 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. 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 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 practiceImplements 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 the designated unit's patient population Standard II. 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 processCoaches 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 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 Standard IV. 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 industryKnowledge 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 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 Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS requiredRN License in state of employment or compact Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf 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 .
Full Time
10/30/2024
Tyler, TX 75701
(10.0 miles)
DescriptionSummary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or 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. 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 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 practiceImplements 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 the designated unit's patient population Standard II. 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 processCoaches 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 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 Standard IV. 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 industryKnowledge 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 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 Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS requiredRN License in state of employment or compact Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. 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Full Time
10/21/2024
Tyler, TX 75701
(10.0 miles)
OverviewIn a joint venture partnership with UT Health System,Ardent operates UT Health East Texas in Tyler, Texas. UT Health East Texas is comprised of UT Health Tyler (the area’s only Level I trauma center), UT Health North Campus, UT Health Athens, UT Health Carthage, UT Health Henderson, UT Health Jacksonville, UT Health Pittsburg, UT Health Quitman, UT Health Air1/EMS, UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Hospital, UT Health Long Term Acute Care, UT Health Hope Cancer Center and UT Health East Texas Physicians. With 974 licensed beds, UT Health East Texas is advancing healthcare, together.POSITION SUMMARYThe position of Quality and Patient Safety Director at UTHET is accountable for assisting the organization to improve quality, safety, and reduce operational risk exposure through performance improvement processes and meeting regulatory and accreditation requirements. They will assist in the implementation of UTHET’s Quality/Clinical effectiveness function. This position supports a culture of high reliability and the measurement of care quality identifying opportunities and executing on strategies for performance improvement in the following areas of the organization:Outcomes - highly reliable processes, delivering exceptional outcomes and/or optimal healthSafety – Deliver the safest care to patients driven through leadership and a culture of high reliabilityAccreditation-Ensures all regulatory requirements are managed and highly functionalExperience of Care - relationship-centered care grounded in empathy, dignity, respect and collaboration ResponsibilitiesSupport a proactive, comprehensive strategic Quality agenda that inspires caregiver engagement, inter-professional collaboration, the identification and use of evidence-based practice and management among all entities in the system while differentiating UTHET as a high reliability organization nationally.Provides accurate and meaningful data to teams, committees and physician groups by understanding data dictionaries and using appropriately, using self-coded data sheets, assisting in determining appropriate data to collect by asking right questions and identifying correct populations, and using working knowledge of existing databases to obtain data already being collected.Appropriate knowledge and application of basic statistical tools, such as, standard deviation, frequency distributions, histograms, and Pareto charts.Actively participate in divisional meetings, processes, and activities to ensure Quality functions are disseminated consistently throughout the division.Chair and lead the local Performance Improvement Committee.Acts as a liaison between the Performance Improvement Committee and the Governing Board, to ensure all CMS CoPs are met.Applies quality improvement methodologies as a quality representative/facilitator for PI Teams and as a consultant to provide basic CQI or statistical tools.Evaluates and makes recommendations for system improvements using quality data, event and regulatory compliance reports.Provides project management to assigned teams by providing leadership to focus areas and by utilizing facilitation and assessment skills to develop evidence-based initiatives.Regulatory Compliance:Drives all regulatory functions on the local level.Applies a current working knowledge of regulatory compliance standards as appropriate to assignment or specialty.Participates in all divisional regulatory functions and standards.Leads the participation and management of the Internal Quality Survey process, including timely and appropriate response to action plans.Lead and drive the sustainability efforts for all IQS and TJC action plans to ensure compliance is maintained and practice changes are hardwired.Provides advanced consultation and support by collaborating with peers throughout the corporation to develop methods and plans to meet standards, participating in the writing or development of new policies, procedures and guidelines, researching literature and outside sources to identify new methods, technologies, or approaches for compliance, ensuring compliance to regulatory support and assessing compliance to standards to ensure a safe and consistent care environment to multiple areas and settings.Patient Safety:Leads Mission Zero: Our Culture of Safety on the local level, based on division standards and expectations.Leads and/or functions as the Risk Manager on the local level, based on division standards and expectations.Applies a current working knowledge of national, local, and system patient safety standards and trends as appropriate to assignment or specialty.Leads PSEA and RCA efforts and reports to the Ardent PSO, per requirements.Participates in the division SENT process for reporting safety events.Participates in the division safety event classification process.Provides collaboration and consultative support to Risk Management, Compliance, Medical Staff, Nursing, and others by compiling reports with recommendations from appropriate sources, participating in maintenance of applicable Safety Plans, networking across departments and facilities to achieve objectives and goals, participate or facilitate patient safety improvement teams, and engages and interacts with staff at all levels to encourage ownership of initiatives.Practice Standardization and Policies:Advocate and support standardization by educating focus areas to centrally developed policies, procedures, processes, and forms and assisting/participating in corporate teams with the development of policies, procedures, processes, and forms.Participate in development, implementation, revision, and review of policy, procedures, protocol, guidelines, and forms, when appropriate for focus areas.Education:Provides education to focus areas regarding Quality Monitoring and Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Safety, Risk Management, Medical Staff Services and Practice Standardization and Policies.Informatics, Data and AnalyticsSupport quality measurements for internal use.Support and distribute standardized reports that are developed centrally to ensure consistency in data management and reporting across the division.Support the deployment and optimization of the electronic health record to maximize safety, quality outcomes, clinical effectiveness and efficiency.Advance, with others, the use of predictive analytics and deep learning computing to improve the health, experience and quality of care of those we serve. SUPERVISION:Depending on the facility, the director may be responsible for 3-5 direct reports. QualificationsEducation and Experience:Required: Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Public Health or other business related field. Education must be obtained through an accredited institution and will be verified.Experience leading successful Quality Improvement projects.Experience with change management with the ability to provide leadership in the adaptation and implementation of new processes and /or technology that enhance Quality.Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.Experience overseeing patient safety programs.Experience leading teams.Trained in improvement science (i.e., Six Sigma, Lean, UT System CSE or DMAIC)Experience working in a complex health system (hospitals, ambulatory clinics, post-acute care, etc.)Experience with external entities that drive and support Quality approaches and standards, including government agencies, academic institutions, universities and related organizations of higher education, and other public institutions is preferredOne of the following certifications is preferred-CPHQ, CPXP, CPSP, CPHRM
Full Time
10/30/2024
Tyler, TX 75701
(10.0 miles)
DescriptionSummary: Assures appropriate staffing is maintained on all Nursing Units; responsible for the clinical and administrative supervision of overall hospital activities in the absence of Administration and Nursing Director/Managers. Responsibilities: Provides supervision and guidance to all areas by visiting units/departments throughout the shift to ascertain status of areas, interpreting policies and regulations to staff patients, and visitors, coordinating placement/transfer of patients, and responding to staffing issuesScreens incoming patients for appropriateness of admission/transfer and facilitates placement in proper level of careFunctions at all times as the hospital administrative representative by acting as hospital spokesperson, as appropriate, investigating incidents and events and taking appropriate action, interview to provide assistance in problem-solving, and conveying a positive image of the hospitalConsults with administrator on-call as appropriateArranges/facilitates emergency operations as neededPerforms clinical functions as neededIntervenes in patient, family associated, and physician complaints and follows up with director/manager and patient advocate as appropriateProvides staffing for oncoming shift; assigns staff utilizing appropriate mix of full time, PRN and agency staff to meet each unit’s needsMakes changes in KRONOS scheduling to represent the most recent staffing planMonitors and utilizes competency/orientation check lists for temporary reassignment of hospital staff and assignment of agency staffPerforms PFT reviews on PRN Pool associatesProvides input to director on staff performanceWorks collaboratively with other house supervisors and staffing personnel within the region to effectively utilize the PRN pool Requirements: Associate's Degree in NursingRN License in state of employment or compactBLS Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf 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 .
Full Time
10/30/2024
Tyler, TX 75701
(10.0 miles)
DescriptionSummary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or 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. • 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 COMPETENCIESStandard 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 populationStandard 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 accuracyStandard 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 industryStandard 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 activitiesTECHNICAL COMPETENCIESClinical 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 techniquesHealth 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 practicesMedical 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 equipmentMedical 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 eachPatient 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 othersPatient 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: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferredBLS requiredRN License in state of employment or compact Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf 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 .
Full Time
10/30/2024
Tyler, TX 75701
(10.0 miles)
DescriptionSummary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or 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. This position is specific to the NICU Department. Responsibilities: • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. • 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 COMPETENCIESStandard 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 populationStandard 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 accuracyStandard 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 industryStandard 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 activitiesTECHNICAL COMPETENCIESClinical 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 techniquesHealth 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 practicesMedical 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 equipmentMedical 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 eachPatient 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 othersPatient 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 Meets all requirements identified in this position description. Requirements: Experience: 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferredPerinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferredAll newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire. New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Perinatal Department-specific competency validation. Completion of all annual competency verification requirements. Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: BLS requiredRN License in state of employment or compactCurrent STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport Stabilization Care of Sick Infants) certification from one of the following courses: Participant, Lead Instructor, or Support Instructor at time of hire or prior to the end of orientation for experienced nurses; within 90 days of hire for new graduates and experienced nurses new to the specialty then required to maintain course certification thereafter. Current NRP certification at time of hire for experienced nurses; within 60 days for new graduates and experienced nurses new to the specialty then required to maintain certification thereafter. Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. 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Full Time
10/29/2024
Tyler, TX 75701
(10.0 miles)
Description**We are pleased to announce a sign-on bonus of $10,000 for registered nurses with a minimum of one year of acute care experience who accept a Full-Time position with MedSurg (3 Dawson) exclusively! Apply today! Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or 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. • 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 COMPETENCIESStandard 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 populationStandard 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 accuracyStandard 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 industryStandard 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 activitiesTECHNICAL COMPETENCIESClinical 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 techniquesHealth 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 practicesMedical 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 equipmentMedical 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 eachPatient 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 othersPatient 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: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferredBLS requiredRN License in state of employment or compact Work Schedule: 7PM - 7AM Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. 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Full Time
10/29/2024
Tyler, TX 75701
(10.0 miles)
DescriptionSummary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or 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. • 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 COMPETENCIESStandard 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 populationStandard 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 accuracyStandard 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 industryStandard 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 activitiesTECHNICAL COMPETENCIESClinical 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 techniquesHealth 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 practicesMedical 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 equipmentMedical 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 eachPatient 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 othersPatient 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: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferredBLS requiredRN License in state of employment or compact Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf 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 .
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