Overview We are seeking a patient driven and highly motivated Registered Nurse to join our Medical Surgical Unit at Methodist Hospitals! We are offering a sign-on bonus , competitive benefits, PTO, and salary. Come be a part of a Magnet recognized team at Methodist Hospitals, and help lead the way to better health. At Methodist Hospitals our nurses exemplify the INURSE values through integrity, nursing excellence, unity, respect, scholar, and evidence based practice. Highlights: Methodist was one of just seventy-four cancer programs in the nation to receive the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer’s Outstanding Achievement Award during its last accreditation period We have been named one of America’s Best Breast Centers by the Women’s Choice Awards for four years in a row Methodist Hospitals is proud to achieve Magnet recognition, as this credential reinforces our dedication to quality patient care Responsibilities PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions) Administers medications within the scope of practice and the hospital's policies and procedures. Assesses, evaluates, interprets and documents the patients physical and mental status. Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and significant others in a position to understand care requirements and works to resolve patient problems through the use of multidisciplinary teams. Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, and significant others to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions. Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustment; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing and other governing agency regulations. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel; protects patient and employees by adhering to policies and protocols. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential; maintains continuity through documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs in the electronic medical record. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Completes annual competency and regulatory education. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results measured by Press Ganey/HCAPS, AIDET, and Model of Care and Conduct. Qualifications JOB SPECIFICATIONS(Minimum Requirements) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of a variety of medical equipment. Excellent oral and written communication skills and critical thinking skills. Ability to administer medications per policy and procedure. Ability to follow the National Patient Safety Goals. Ability to interpret lab and diagnostic results as it relates to patients status. Ability to communicate with all disciplines using SBAR. Ability to multi-task. Demonstrates courteous, kind and a caring, compassionate, positive attitude and support to the organization. Clinical skills, Bedside Manner, Infection Control, Nursing Skills, Physiological Knowledge, Administering Medication, Medical Teamwork, Multi-tasking, Listening, Verbal Communication, Health Promotion and Maintenance. ED/ICU Requirement: ACLS MED SURG AREAS Requirement: BLS College Diploma Nursing Required EDUCATION Bachelors Nursing Preferred College Diploma Nursing Required 0 years Required Licensed Registered Nurse Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code. CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers. DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Overview The purpose of this job is the overall management of Home Health Services. Responsibilities include human resources, fiscal, regulatory and clinical management of all areas which includes nursing, case management, social services, OT, PT, ST, as well as office staff, clinial educator and scheduler. Responsibilities PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions) Assures compliance with regulatory agencies such as State, CMS and JC. Assures quality services and patient satisfaction at all times. Collaorates with Director in setting up meeting or exceeding budget expectations. Completes performance evaluations in a timely and fair manner. Orients, monitors, develops staff as well as assures appropriate allocation of staff to provide quality services. Sets up, collects and analyzes data for performance improvement in collaboration with the Director. Qualifications JOB SPECIFICATIONS(Minimum Requirements) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES RN or PT, OT, ST License. Extensive knowledge of Home Health regulations and documentation requirements. Demonstrates excellence in written and oral communication skills. Demonstrates excellence in interpersonal relationships. Demonstrates ability to work independentely as well as in a team environment. Demonstrates ability to problem solving. Demonstartes ability to take initiative. Displays professional behavior and a positive attitude at all times. Shows respect and compassion at all times. EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing OR in Rehabilitation Services Required EXPERIENCE 4 years of Home Healthcare experience is Preferred 2 years of patient care experience is Required 1 year of supervisory/administrator experience is Required CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Licensed Registered Nurse, or Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code. CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers. DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Overview The purpose of this job is the overall management of Home Health Services. Responsibilities include human resources, fiscal, regulatory and clinical management of all areas which includes nursing, case management, social services, OT, PT, ST, as well as office staff, clinial educator and scheduler. Responsibilities PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions) Assures compliance with regulatory agencies such as State, CMS and JC. Assures quality services and patient satisfaction at all times. Collaorates with Director in setting up meeting or exceeding budget expectations. Completes performance evaluations in a timely and fair manner. Orients, monitors, develops staff as well as assures appropriate allocation of staff to provide quality services. Sets up, collects and analyzes data for performance improvement in collaboration with the Director. Qualifications JOB SPECIFICATIONS(Minimum Requirements) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES RN or PT, OT, ST License. Extensive knowledge of Home Health regulations and documentation requirements. Demonstrates excellence in written and oral communication skills. Demonstrates excellence in interpersonal relationships. Demonstrates ability to work independentely as well as in a team environment. Demonstrates ability to problem solving. Demonstartes ability to take initiative. Displays professional behavior and a positive attitude at all times. Shows respect and compassion at all times. EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing OR in Rehabilitation Services Required EXPERIENCE 4 years of Home Healthcare experience is Preferred 2 years of patient care experience is Required 1 year of supervisory/administrator experience is Required CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Licensed Registered Nurse, or Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code. CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers. DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Overview Under general supervision, to perform work providing support of Methodist providers and teams by providing patient care and assisting with procedures, patient care follow-up, and maintenance of patient flow. Interacts with internal departments, businesses, insurance companies and billing services. Responsibilities PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions) Assists in urgent and emergent medical situations, and obtains and operates emergency equipment. Assists provider in assuring patient follow-up processes, i.e., referrals, lab, obtaining patient education materials. Assists with management of patient flow ensuring rooms are efficiently utilized and patient wait time is minimized. Cleans, prepares, and stocks all patient exam areas and workstations. Assists with the maintenance of essential ambulatory equipment, instruments and supplies; assists in the care, cleaning and sterilization of equipment and instruments; and assists in maintaining the inventory of medical supplies. Documents patient care information per policies and procedures in the medical record. Obtains vital signs, identifies reason for visit and prepares patients for visit. Performs basic testing procedures, i.e., EKG, urine dipstick and pregnancy tests, and administers injections as ordered by the physician. Prepares and supports patient, and assists the provider with medical procedures. Performs other duties as needed and/or assigned. NOTE: The duties in italics listed above are not performed by the Pre-Admissions Testing MAs. Qualifications JOB SPECIFICATIONS (Minimum Requirements) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES General knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care appropriate. Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Knowledge of procedures for maintaining safety of the patient. Knowledge of medical terminology. Proficient operational knowledge of equipment and infection control. Demonstrated professional courtesy and non-judgmental. Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Ability to recognize a medical emergency and to provide care under stressful and emergent circumstances. Ability to assess and interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide the care needed by the group serviced. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work with employees/providers at all levels and with external parties. Ability to respond to the patient's needs, and the ability to empathize and provide compassionate patient care. EDUCATION High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required EXPERIENCE 1 year Medical Assistant Required LICENSE/CERTIFICATION Certified or Registered Medical Assistant through a nationally recognized association Required within 60 days of hire with the exception of those hired before 12/31/19 BLS Certification Required STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code. CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers. DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Overview Under direction to perform work involving the development, implementation and evaluation of the exercise and education experiences of clients referred to Phases I, II, and III Cardiac Rehabilitation and Phases II and III Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Participates in meeting education of Heart Failure patients and follow up of their progress. Participates with community events related to the CV Service Line. Responsibilities PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions) Collaborates with the Exercise Specialist to inform patients of need to schedule annual stress tests, to complete body composition measurements and a lipid profile (at M.D. discretion), to prepare client progress reports, and to schedule and complete follow-up outcomes data collection sessions. Coordinates staff responsibilities during emergency situations. Participates in a review of emergency procedures on a monthly basis. Coordinates the client's care by collaborating on an ongoing basis with all members of the health care team, including but not limited to physician, staff nurses, dietitians, respiratory therapists, social workers and Cardiopulmonary Rehab staff. Documents information in the client's chart in accordance with hospital and department policy. Counsels/educates client's and their families regarding their disease process therapy and appropriate lifestyle modification. Counseling/education sessions may be done in a group or individual session. Teaches (Phase II and III) group session on an assigned basis and (Phase I, II and III) individual sessions as needed. Develops/revises education outlines as assigned. Demonstrates Phase I, II, and III exercises. Supervises and evaluates client's heart rate, rhythm, blood pressure and symptomatic responses to prescribed exercises. Communicates observations to other staff members on an ongoing basis. Develops at the time of referral (Phase I) or orientation (Phases II and III) an exercise and education care plan for each client. Reviews the care plan each time the client is seen and updates as needed. Communicates the care plan to other staff members both verbally and in writing on an ongoing basis. Evaluates program effectiveness through staff interaction, patient surveys and needs assessment on an ongoing basis. Make recommendations to the Team Leader of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation regarding program development. Participates in new program development and implementation. Interviews clients at the time of referral (Phase I) or orientation (Phases II or III) and completes the appropriate forms and formulates a nursing assessment. Communicates this assessment to other staff members on an ongoing basis. Provides the Team Leader of Cardiopulmonary Rehab with proper billing information on a daily basis in accordance with established departmental procedures. Qualifications JOB SPECIFICATIONS(Minimum Requirements) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES current certification as a CPR instructor desirable. Knowledgeable of cardiovascular and pulmonary anatomy, physiology and path physiology. Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia interpretation course. Experience in adult education desirable. Demonstrates proficiency in the cardiovascular and pulmonary assessments. EDUCATION Associates Nursing Required Bachelors Nursing Preferred Six months of which are in ICU, CCU, or IMCU areas, caring for clients with Coronary Artery Disease or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. 5 Required 1 Healthcare/Medical - Critical Care Medicine Required Licensed Registered Nurse Certified Advance Cardiac Life STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code. CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers. DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
