Overview: General Manager (Bilingual)Community Choice Financial ® Family of BrandAs a results-driven General Manager, you will oversee the success of your store and team by setting the bar high for performance and customer service. You will provide ongoing coaching and training to your team to reach Company objectives, increase revenue, and further develop their skills while demonstrating your leadership. Reporting to the District Director of Operations, you will oversee marketing efforts for your location, champion store security and loss prevention, help enforce adherence to quality standards, and review all transactions to create an environment that fosters growth and innovation. Responsibilities: Coach, lead, and develop all store employees to obtain new business and increase store growth by demonstrating knowledge of and training on systems, Company standards, account management, recovery (collections), job duties, and performance reports.Lead the charge and set the example for all store employees to identify local marketing strategies, use business-to-business partnership opportunities, obtain referrals, host and participate in community and in-store events to steer growth and build revenue.Enforce adherence to quality standards, procedures, and local and state laws and regulations. Audit loan/pawn agreements and transactions to ensure staff accordance with procedures and practices. Participate in audits and compliance reviews as directed by the corporate office or District Manager.Supervise and maintain office security including cash management and loss prevention by verifying and documenting cash overages/shortages, vault, inventory, deposits, and expenses. Conduct proper opening and closing procedures.Examine, evaluate, and process loan/pawn applications and all relevant transactions, and assess risk within established limits.Participate in the selection, review, hiring, and retention of new employees.Develop work schedules in accordance with budget, workloads, and store needs. Ensure store is staffed for optimal performance.Handle complex customer situations that arise with integrity and professionalism.Monitor and maintain internal and external store appearance and address basic facilities needs, including scheduling maintenance services. This includes overseeing store planogram and ensuring seasonal and/or promotional marketing material are displayed properly.Work efficiently in a rapidly changing and fast-paced environment and handle multiple challenging tasks with ease to meet individual and team performance standards.Utilize strong interpersonal skills to communicate and interact with customers and Team Members at all levels.Ability to maintain a full-time work schedule with regular in-person attendance, including some weekend hours, is required for this position. A full-time work schedule for this position includes, at a minimum, 40-hours per week*.*Store hours, schedules, and/or the minimum number of hours required for this position may be subject to change by brand entity and at the sole discretion of the Company. Speak with your recruiter for the most up-to-date hourly requirements. Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent requiredMinimum two years of experience and proven success in a supervisory or leadership role in retail, financial, service, or related industriesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work phone, Point of Sale, Microsoft Office, and other systemsValid driver's license, auto insurance, and personal vehicle to use throughout the workday (mileage compensated)Must be at least 18 years of age (19 in Alabama)Background check required (subject to applicable law)Ability to meet the physical demands of this position, which frequently include: the ability to remain in a stationary position, including standing up to 90% of the time, the ability to move and transport up to 25 pounds, the ability to move about inside and outside of the store, and the operation of mechanical controls, such as a keyboard.Preferred Qualifications and SkillsAssociate degree or higherExperience in check cashing, document verification, money order processingBilingual English/Spanish is a plus and may be required for certain locations What We Offer: Our Benefits Include**:A comprehensive new hire training program Access to a robust learning management system, full of e-learning modules and training programs to help boost your professional and personal developmentPerformance-based career advancementEducational Reimbursement ProgramMultiple coverage choices for medical insurance, all include free telemedicine and medical spending account (HSA/FSA) optionsTraditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Retirement plan with a generous Company match programCompany-Sponsored Life and AD&D InsuranceVoluntary benefits, including dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability plans, accident, critical illness, hospital confinement insurance, and even pet insurancePaid Time Off (Accrue 12 days per calendar year plus additional days for each year of service after the first year of employment)Diverse Culture and Inclusive Environment**Based on current benefit offering, which is subject to change with or without notice. Certain benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the governing plan documents which should be consulted for additional details and eligibility requirements.About UsTitleMax® is one of the nation’s largest title lending companies helping thousands of people every day get the cash they need through title loans/pawns and now in select states, with personal loans. Since our first store opened in 1998, TitleMax® has expanded to over 900 locations spanning 14 states.The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. The Company may, at its discretion, revise the job description at any time, and additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to illustrate the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position.Important: The Community Choice Financial® Family of Brands will never ask you for banking or other payment information at any point during the interview or hiring process, nor will we conduct an interview via text message. Any official email correspondence will come from the domains @ccfi.com, @titlemax.com, or @titlemax.biz. In-store positions are in-person only. The Community Choice Financial® Family of Brands is committed to providing an inclusive workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, military status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. CCFI Companies, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer.

Description**Now Offering a $10K Sign-on Bonus for this position! 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. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice – a Texas Ten Steps Designated Facility - Women’s Services is comprised of Registered Nurses, License Vocational Nurses and OB scrub techs. We deliver excellent care to our soon-to-be moms, laboring moms, delivering moms and new moms, and help them prepare for the most exciting experience of being a new mom or new parents. As a team this is our second family. We depend on each other in a lot of things to cover the needs of our department. As a team we are committed to train and nurture you to be part of our team and our second family. If you are looking to join a rapidly growing faith-based organization that encourages professional development, we want you to become a part of the CHRISTUS Spohn family! 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 resourcesCORE 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 accuracy. Standard III. Unit Operations• Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift• Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and Supplies• Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts. • Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry. Standard IV. Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations• Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes• Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities• Provides evidence-based nursing care• Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care• Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry. • Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare-related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities. TECHNICAL 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 practices. Medical Equipment• Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility• Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves common equipment problems• Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment• Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety• Inspects, troubleshoots and evaluates incoming 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: Experience: Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred. Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred. All 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: RN License in state of employment or compactBLS requiredCurrent 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 for experienced nurses; within 6 months of hire for new graduates and experienced nurses new to the specialty then required to maintain course certification thereafter. Current 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 for experienced nurses; within 4 months 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 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: 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 .

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 Associate's Degree in Nursing Experience One year experience in nursing preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current Texas State RN License or Compact RN LicenseBLS (American Heart Association)ACLS required at time of hire for experienced RNs. New graduate nurses must obtain ACLS by the end of the clinical orientation period. NIHSS required within 90 days of hire/transfer dateDe-escalation training required within 90 days of hire/transfer dateTNCC required within 6 weeks of hire for experienced RNs. New graduate nurses must obtain TNCC within 18 months of hire/transfer date. PALS required at time of hire for experienced RNs. New graduate nurses must obtain PALS by the end of the clinical orientation period. Work Schedule: Varies Work Type: Part 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 .

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. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg is a premier medical facility found in a town known for its ranching history and rich in Texas culture in Kingsville, Texas. Licensed for 100 beds, the hospital is a Level IV Trauma Center general acute care facility offering complete Medical and Surgical Services including Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Skilled Nursing, as well as, Emergency, Intensive Care, Cardiac and Comprehensive Diagnostic Services serving the resident of Kleberg, Brooks, Kennedy and southern Nueces counties. CHRISTUS Spohn Kleberg Plaza houses the hospital’s birthing services with modern, state-of-the-art labor/delivery/recovery/postpartum rooms (LDRPs,) a nursery, the Cissy Horlock Taub Women’s Center (a diagnostic and education/resource center) and physician office suites. Outpatient rehabilitation services including occupational, and speech therapy, wound care, physical and aquatic therapy are offered at two convenient locations in Kingsville. At CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg, we respect what each individual brings to our faith-based mission of healing, and to our commitment to provide the very finest health care. Your background, your skills and your personality are welcome here. We have a supportive environment where quality of work and quality of life are in balance. 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 Position Requirements: Education/Skills All 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 Services-specific competency validation. Completion of all annual competency verification requirements. Experience Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current certification from NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) or one of the following AWHONN courses: Intermediate FHM, Intermediate Instructor FHM, Advanced Instructor FHM, or Instructor Trainer within 30 days of hire for experienced nurses; within 60 days of hire for new graduates and experienced nurses new to the specialty then required to maintain certification thereafter. Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport Stabilization Care of Sick Infants) certification within 30 days of hire for experienced nurses; within 60 days of hire for new graduates and experienced nurses new to the specialty then required to maintain certification thereafter. Current NRP certification within 30 days of hire for experienced nurses; within 60 days of hire for new graduates and experienced nurses new to the specialty then required to maintain certification thereafter. Current ACLS certification within 30 days of hire for experienced nurses; within 90 days of hire for new graduates and experienced nurses new to the specialty then required to maintain certification thereafter. Work Schedule: 7PM - 7AM Work Type: Full Time

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. Spohn Hospital Alice was built in 1999 to serve the healthcare needs of people in Alice and the surrounding communities. The hospital is a Level IV Trauma Center and is licensed for 186 beds and offers comprehensive medical and surgical services including pediatrics, obstetrics, skilled nursing, emergency and intensive care, as well as cardiac and comprehensive services. 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. 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 compactACLS required within 6 months of hire/transfer date Work Type: Full Time

DescriptionOffering a $10K Sign-on Bonus and $5K relocation assistance if applicable COHORT START DATE:June 30, 2025 (accepting GN permit) The Spohn RN Residency program is accepting applications for the next cohort at CHRISTUS Spohn Shoreline, South, Kleberg, Beeville, and Alice facilities. If you are a recent nursing graduate, new grad nurse, or an RN with less than 12 months of work experience, the Nurse Residency Pathway at CHRISTUS can transition you into the fast-paced hospital world with greater confidence, more comprehensive knowledge, and an enhanced set of skills. Designed by nurses for nurses, the Residency offers a program that organizes and oversees all aspects of your learning with the ultimate goal of better, safer, and more consistent patient care. In this nationally recognized, comprehensive, and evidence-based program, you'll be supported professionally and emotionally by our nurses who act as mentors, preceptors, and de-briefers, guiding and evaluating your growth at every step. Augmenting your clinical learning will be interactive virtual classes taught by subject matter experts to strengthen your educational foundation. We welcome all new grad nurse applicants who are planning to complete the RN examination/licensure process and have their GN permit before the beginning of our next cohort. We are excited about our journey to nursing excellence, providing the best care, and achieving the best possible outcomes for our patients. This is accomplished with a nursing staff having the best preparation possible in evidence-based practices and research-supported knowledge. Our fully hosted Web-based suite of development applications offers 24/7 access to curriculum, clinical performance tracking, evaluation materials, and real-time reporting. Rapid feedback enables you to track your clinical progress, connect with preceptors and other residents, and much more. APPLICATION PROCESS:Apply to this position to be considered for available specialty unit openings. A recruiter will discuss your area of interest and opportunities available during the prescreening process. Virtual interviews will be held with unit hiring managers. No need to apply to other job postings to be considered for various units.$10K Sign-on Bonus and $5K relocation assistance if applicable COHORT START DATE:June 30, 2025 (accepting GN permit) Qualifications Required: Registered Nurse with a valid, unencumbered Texas license or GN PermitBLS certification required (American Heart Association)Must have working knowledge of the nursing process as well as in-depth knowledge of therapeutic, physical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and developmental needs for a select category of patients. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. To learn more about our CHRISTUS Spohn – South Texas Nurse Residency program click the link below: https://careers.christushealth.org/learning-opportunities/nurse-residency-program For additional questions contact the Spohn Residency recruiter Steven Flores:steven. flores@christushealth. org 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 .

Description**Now offering a $10,000 sign-on Bonus + Relo if applicable 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. The Emergency Department of CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg is a 12-bed unit organized and designed for the immediate treatment of emergency medical and/or surgical conditions. We have a Medical provider 24 hours per day with An Advance Practitioner 9 hours per day. The Emergency Department had been designated a Level IV Trauma Center by Texas Department of Health. The department is responsible for initiating lifesaving procedures in all types of emergency situations and for providing emergency care for other conditions, including chronic medical problems and minor injuries and illnesses. After emergency measures are implemented the patient may be transferred within the hospital, to another institution, or discharged home. Our average daily census is 60. The most frequent medical diagnoses seen are R/O Myocardial Infarction, Congestive Heart Failure, Pneumonia , Cardiovascular conditions, cardiopulmonary conditions, Diabetes Mellitus, Hepatitis, Pancreatitis, URI and Urosepsis. The most frequent surgical conditions are appendicitis, fractured hip and spontaneous abortion. The ER staff work closely with the community by providing education on disease process and safety measures. We also volunteer our time and service to help out our local naval base during events such as “Wings over Texas” and our surrounding areas with events such as, “Beach to Bay.” Our team has been recognized for exceeding the goal for treating a MI or stroke patient. They have made changes to the overall flow in the ER to improve the door to doctor times and over all patient experience. We have earned the Silver Award from the American Heart Association for our Stroke Care. 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 Associate's Degree in Nursing Experience One year experience in nursing preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current Texas State RN License or Compact RN LicenseBLS (American Heart Association)ACLS required at time of hire for experienced RNs. New graduate nurses must obtain ACLS by the end of the clinical orientation period. PALS required at time of hire for experienced RNs. New graduate nurses must obtain PALS by the end of the clinical orientation period. Crisis intervention training required within 12 months of hire/transfer dateFor trauma designated facilities, TNCC required within 6 weeks of hire for experienced RNs. New graduate nurses must obtain TNCC within 18 months of hire/transfer date. 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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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. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice Intensive Care Unit has the privilege of taking care of our critically ill patients from our community. Serving the city of Alice, Jim Wells County, and the surrounding area, we provide evidenced-based quality care supported by the hospital team. Our eight-bed unit is equipped with newly purchased cardio-pulmonary equipment and is supported by a team of professionals throughout the hospital. But, it is the nursing team that is the highlight of the unit. The team work and dedication to each other and their patients is the catalyst for providing quality care to the critically ill patient. With an active Unit-based Council and participation in the Diversity Council the nurses have a strong voice in their practice and care of the patient. The nursing staff lives in the surrounding area and we strive to provide the best care possible to all patients because the patient could be and often is one of our own. 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 compactCurrent Texas State RN LicenseCPR (American Heart Association)ACLS required within 6 months of hire/transfer date NIHSS required within 90 days of hire/transfer date 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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JOB SUMMARY: Provide appropriate, efficient and timely pre-hospital advanced, intermediate and basic life support care and transportation of the sick and injured in accordance with local, state, national and Acadian Ambulance standards of practice.EQUIPMENT: Ambulance; stretcher; folding stretcher; scoop stretcher; long spine boards and KED; spinal immobilization equipment; radios and computerized communications equipment; splinting devices; suction devices; bandaging materials; oxygen bottles and tubings; basic and advanced airway management devices; glucometer; intravenous fluid therapy equipment; cardiac monitor / defibrillator; pulse oximeter; fire extinguisher; simple extrication devices; simple mechanics tools; blood pressure cuff and stethoscope; patient restraints; simple traction devices; other medical and related equipment items not specifically listed may be added as new items are introduced.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position.Conducts a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness/injury and assists other medical personnel as necessary.Administers prompt and efficient basic, intermediate and advanced life support care within the limits of licensure or certification and in accordance with approved protocols prior to and during transport.Provides careful handling of the patient to and from the ambulance.Provides safe and efficient transport of the patient in the ambulance to the medical facility.Provides a safe and efficient transfer of patient and patient care information to the receiving personnel at the destination.Documents all aspects of patient condition and treatment on EMS run reports. Obtains and records non-medical patient information as required. Completes other patient documentation and forms as required.Conducts regular unit inventory and equipment testing to ensure all equipment for which the paramedic is responsible is present, clean and in proper working order.Upon completion of transport, responsible for all assigned duties which will place the ambulance and equipment back in service.Responsible for full knowledge of the ambulance's equipment and its proper use at all times.Documents and reports all needed repairs to the proper maintenance departments (electronic or mechanical) as well as to supervisors and other ambulance personnel as required.In the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible for the use of basic extrication tools and procedures to gain access to the patient if necessary.In the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible for controlling the patient's surroundings in such a way as to minimize further danger and control the actions of bystanders.In both the emergency and non-emergency setting, operates / drives the ambulance in a safe and efficient manner, following company driving guidelines, so the safety or condition of the occupants are not compromised.Follows all FCC regulations when communicating via electronic communications equipment.Attends all mandatory meetings as scheduled. Completes assigned station and station grounds duties.Orders supplies and equipment from Central Supply to replenish station and ambulance inventories as needed.Completes assigned ambulance duties (i.e., washing, waxing, interior and exterior cleaning, etc.) as required.Completes all required company reports and logs and when necessary provides other ambulance and supervisory personnel with the information.As an approved Field Training Officer, you are responsible for training new employees as directed.As an approved Field Training officer, you are responsible for precepting EMT-Basic, Intermediate and Paramedic students as directed.Must meet and fulfill the qualifications, requirements, functions and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician - Basic and Intermediate job descriptions.Performs other duties as assigned.These duties, responsibilities, requirements, and conditions are not intended to be all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties, responsibilities, requirements and conditions.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Physical activities and the amount of time spent performing each while on this job: AMOUNT OF TIMENoneUp to 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Stand-x--Walk-x--Sit--x-Talk or hear---xUse hands to finger, handle or feel---xClimb or balance-x--Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl--x-Reach with hands and arms--x-Taste or smell-x--Weight lifting requirements and the amount of time spent lifting on this job: AMOUNT OF TIMENoneUp to 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Up to 10 pounds--x-Up to 25 pounds--x-Up to 50 pounds--x-Up to 100 pounds--x-More than 100 pounds--x-Vision requirements:XColor Vision (Able to identify and distinguish colors.)XDistance Vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more.)XClose Vision (Clear vision at 20 inches or less.)XPeripheral Vision (Able to observe areas that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point).XDepth Perception (Able to judge distances and spatial relationships.)XFocusing (Able to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.)Specific job duties which require the physical demands noted above:Lifting of patient from beds or emergency scenes onto stretcher and into ambulance; carrying of patients and equipment; climbing stairs or steps; working in unusual geographic settings such as ditches, hills, embankments, high elevations - natural or manmade; working with small, delicate items such as IV catheters and setups, medications, endotracheal tubes, monitor switches, etc.; visually assessing the safety and condition of the emergency scene and the patient; verbally communicating with patients, co-workers, medical personnel and the public either directly or indirectly via electronic communication equipment; driving the ambulance in emergency and non-emergency situations both short and long distances.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Specific situations that lead to environment conditions can include: hazardous materials calls, electrical emergencies, vehicular accidents, outdoor emergency settings, hurricanes, tornadoes, industrial accidents, conditions affecting driving, settings where heavy equipment such as extrication tools are in use, etc.Exposure to environmental conditions and the amount of time exposed to each on this job: AMOUNT OF TIMENoneUp to 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Wet, humid conditions (non-weather)-X--Work near moving mechanical parts-X--Work in high, precarious places-X--Fumes or air borne particles-X--Toxic or caustic chemicals-X--Outdoor weather conditions---XExtreme cold (non-weather)-X--Extreme heat (non-weather)-X--Risk of electrical shock-X--Work with explosivesX---Risk of radiation-X--Vibration-X--Noise level associated with this job:Moderate Noise (Examples: business office with typewriters and/or computer printers, light traffic).Loud Noise (Examples: metal can manufacturing, large earth-moving equipment).Very Loud Noise (Examples: jack hammer work, front row at rock concert).QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or GED.National and/or State certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic determined by appropriate state requirements.Current CPR certification as established by the American Heart Association.Current ACLS certification as established by the American Heart Association.Current and valid state-issued driver's license determined by appropriate state requirements (equivalent of a Louisiana Class "D" driver's license).Must be able to read, write and communicate professionally and effectively with employees and managers. Must possess the ability to write simple correspondence or reports. Must possess the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees and/or managers.Must be knowledgeable of company protocols, operational procedures and safety policies.Must be able to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions.Additional certifications such as, NALS, PALS, PHTLS, PEEP, and Instructor certifications are preferred but not required.INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:Maintain social, ethical and organizational norms.Achieve accomplishment of all task details, no matter how small.Maintain good personal motivation; develop a sense of ownership of job tasks and results.Must have a sense of urgency for all work performed.Must maintain professionalism and respect with patients, co-workers, emergency service providers, healthcare workers and the general public.TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:Orientation to job requirements.Acadian CompaniesJOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title:ParamedicAlternate Job Title(s):ParamedicDivision/Department:Acadian Ambulance ServiceStatus:Hourly-Non-ExemptPerformance Appraisal Type:MedicAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

JOB SUMMARY: Provide appropriate, efficient and timely pre-hospital basic life support care and transportation of the sick and injured in accordance with local, state, national and Acadian Ambulance standards of practice. EQUIPMENT: Ambulance; stretcher; folding stretcher; scoop stretcher; long and short spine boards and KED; spinal immobilization equipment; radios and computerized communications equipment; splinting devices; suction devices; bandaging materials; oxygen bottles and tubings; basic airway management devices; intravenous fluid therapy equipment; fire extinguisher; simple extrication devices; simple mechanics tools; blood pressure cuff and stethoscope; patient restraints; simple traction devices; other medical and related equipment items not specifically listed may be added as new items are introduced.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position.Conducts a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness/injury and assists other medical personnel as necessary.Administers prompt and efficient basic life support care within the limits of licensure or certification and in accordance with approved protocols prior to and during transport.Provides careful handling of the patient to and from the ambulance.Provides safe and efficient transport of the patient in the ambulance to the medical facility.Provides a safe and efficient transfer of patient and patient care information to the receiving personnel at the destination.Documents all aspects of patient condition and treatment on EMS run reports. Obtains and records non-medical patient information as required. Completes other patient documentation and forms as required.Conducts regular unit inventory and equipment testing to ensure all equipment for which the EMT-Basic is responsible is present, clean and in proper working order.Upon completion of transport, responsible for all assigned duties which will place the ambulance and equipment back in service.Responsible for full knowledge of the ambulance's basic life support equipment and its proper use at all times.Documents and reports all needed repairs to the proper maintenance departments (electronic or mechanical) as well as to supervisors and other ambulance personnel as required.In the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible for the use of basic extrication tools and procedures to gain access to the patient if necessary.In the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible for controlling the patient's surroundings in such a way as to minimize further danger and control the actions of bystanders.In both the emergency and non-emergency setting, operates / drives the ambulance in a safe and efficient manner, following company driving guidelines, so the safety or condition of the occupants are not compromised.Follows all FCC regulations when communicating via electronic communications equipment.Attends all mandatory meetings as scheduled.Completes assigned station and station grounds duties.Orders supplies and equipment from Central Supply to replenish station and ambulance inventories as needed.Completes assigned ambulance duties (i.e., washing, waxing, interior and exterior cleaning, etc.) as required.Completes all required company reports and logs and when necessary provides other ambulance and supervisory personnel with the information.Approved Field Training Officer are responsible for precepting EMT-Basic students as well as new employees as directed. Must meet and fulfill the qualifications, requirements, functions and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician - Basic job descriptions.Performs other duties as assigned.These duties, responsibilities, requirements, and conditions are not intended to be all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties, responsibilities, requirements and conditions.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Physical activities and the amount of time spent performing each while on this job: AMOUNT OF TIMENoneUp to 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Stand-x--Walk-x--Sit--x-Talk or hear---xUse hands to finger, handle or feel---xClimb or balance-x--Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl--x-Reach with hands and arms--x-Taste or smell-x--Weight lifting requirements and the amount of time spent lifting on this job: AMOUNT OF TIMENoneUp to 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Up to 10 pounds--x-Up to 25 pounds--x-Up to 50 pounds--x-Up to 100 pounds--x-More than 100 pounds--x-Vision requirements:XColor Vision (Able to identify and distinguish colors.)XDistance Vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more.)XClose Vision (Clear vision at 20 inches or less.)XPeripheral Vision (Able to observe areas that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point).XDepth Perception (Able to judge distances and spatial relationships.)XFocusing (Able to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.)Specific job duties which require the physical demands noted above:Lifting of patient from beds or emergency scenes onto stretcher and into ambulance; carrying of patients and equipment; climbing stairs or steps; working in unusual geographic settings such as ditches, hills, embankments, high elevations - natural or manmade; working with small, delicate items such as oxygen tubings, bandaging materials, IV setups when assisting advanced partners, medications, etc.; visually assessing the safety and condition of the emergency scene and the patient; verbally communicating with patients, co-workers, medical personnel and the public either directly or indirectly via electronic communication equipment; driving the ambulance in emergency and non-emergency situations both short and long distances.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Specific situations that lead to environment conditions can include: hazardous materials calls, electrical emergencies, vehicular accidents, outdoor emergency settings, hurricanes, tornadoes, industrial accidents, conditions affecting driving, settings where heavy equipment such as extrication tools are in use, etc.Exposure to environmental conditions and the amount of time exposed to each on this job: AMOUNT OF TIMENoneUp to 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Wet, humid conditions (non-weather)-X--Work near moving mechanical parts-X--Work in high, precarious places-X--Fumes or air borne particles-X--Toxic or caustic chemicals-X--Outdoor weather conditions---XExtreme cold (non-weather)-X--Extreme heat (non-weather)-X--Risk of electrical shock-X--Work with explosivesX---Risk of radiation-X--Vibration-X--Noise level associated with this job:Moderate Noise (Examples: business office with typewriters and/or computer printers, light traffic).Loud Noise (Examples: metal can manufacturing, large earth-moving equipment).Very Loud Noise (Examples: jack hammer work, front row at rock concert).QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or GED.National and/or State certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic determined by appropriate state requirements.Current CPR certification as established by the American Heart Association.Current and valid state-issued driver's license determined by appropriate state requirements (equivalent of a Louisiana Class "D" driver's license).Must be able to read, write and communicate professionally and effectively with employees and managers. Must possess the ability to write simple correspondence or reports. Must possess the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees and/or managers.Must be knowledgeable of company protocols, operational procedures and safety policies.Must be able to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions.INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:Maintain social, ethical and organizational norms.Achieve accomplishment of all task details, no matter how small.Maintain good personal motivation; develop a sense of ownership of job tasks and results.Must have a sense of urgency for all work performed.Must maintain professionalism and respect with patients, co-workers, emergency service providers, healthcare workers and the general public.TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:Orientation to job requirements. Acadian CompaniesJOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title: Emergency Medical Technician - BasicAlternate Job Title(s):EMT; BasicDivision/Department:Acadian Ambulance ServiceStatus:Hourly-Non-ExemptPerformance Appraisal Type:MedicREPORTS TO:EMT-IntermediateEMT-ParamedicOperations SupervisorOperations ManagerVice President of OperationsAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.