CMA Outpatient Pediatric Full-time
Driscoll Children's Hospital

Medical Assistant- McAllen Cardiology Clinic

apartment Driscoll Children's Hospital location_onMcAllen, TX
Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. G ENERAL P URPOSE OF J OB : To assist health care providers and clerical staff in the ambulatory patient care areas. Provides developmentally appropriate care for the ages of patients served. Perform a variety of routine and specialized tasks. Specific job duties include Performs and documents vital signs and physical measurements in an age-appropriate manner. Performs phlebotomy procedures, performs ancillary testing, promotes safety and infection control, calls pharmacy to authorize medication refills as per physician’s orders, performs clerical duties to include answering telephones, greeting patients, appointment scheduling, insurance pre- authorizations, chart preparation and completion, retrieves diagnostic reports and dictations, arranges for hospital admissions, and procedures, and reinforces physician discharge orders. E SSENTIAL D UTIES AND B EHAVIORAL E XPECTATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all- inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required. • Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times. • Adheres to hospital policies and procedures. • Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines. • Schedules appointments, receives money for bills, keeps x-ray and other medical records, performs secretarial tasks, and completes insurance forms. • Keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records. E DUCATION AND / OR E XPERIENCE : • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) • Completion of medical assistant training course accredited by the Bureau of Private Post secondary and Vocational Education in the Department of Consumer Affairs or CAAHEP. • Prior experience as a certified medical assistant preferred • Basic knowledge of computer • Current BLS or within six months of hire • Attempt National Certification or Registry as Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA) within two years of hire
RN Pediatric PICU Full-time
Driscoll Children's Hospital

Inpatient RN PICU Nights RGV-5th Floor

apartment Driscoll Children's Hospital location_onEdinburg, TX
Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. Job Description General Purpose of Job: The staff nurse (RN) is a professional Registered Nurse who provides direct nursing care to assigned patient population. The staff nurse, utilizing the nursing process, plans and delivers effective patient care within the Texas scope of practice and within the frame work of Driscoll Health System’s vision of excellence and integrated care delivery. The staff nurse complies within the established standards of practice, policies and clinical guidelines reflective of evidence-based best practice. The practice of the staff nurse contributes to creating an environment that is patient focused, family centered and is designed to provide continuation of care and patient transition management. Essential functions and behavioral expectations: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required. Communication – Conveys information and shares ideas using the appropriate techniques to reach different audiences; promotes understanding and open information sharing. Listens actively; solicits and gives constructive and honest feedback. Is sensitive to the needs, ideas, and feelings of others. Develops and maintains rapport with others. Adheres to confidentiality guidelines. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patient and family using individualized interventions to ensure patient comfort and dignity. Identifies barriers to learning, develops and implements education plan based on assessed patient/family needs. Uses clear, closed loop communication that enhances team information sharing and decision making. Uses chain of command to obtain appropriate health care response as an advocate for the patient. Functions as a patient/family advocate, seeking direction as needed to provide safe, effective, efficient, and timely care. Initiates appropriate referrals to the healthcare team based on assessed patient needs. Documents timely and accurately in the electronic medical record to reflect patients’ plan of care and response to interventions. Customer/Patient Focus –Understands and anticipates the needs of both internal and external customers. Meets customer needs while remaining a good steward of organizational resources. Performs initial and ongoing focused assessments to analyze actual, potential and critical changes in the patient’s condition and follows through with appropriate reporting and actions. Develops, implements, and modifies an individualized plan of care that reflects cultural aspects as appropriate of illness/hospitalization to meet patient needs and diagnoses. Prioritizes, plans, organizes and directs care of assigned patients. Employs strategies to promote health and involves the patient and family in healthcare decisions and care as appropriate. Evaluates and reports pertinent patient response to interventions based on evidence-based best practice. Evaluates progress toward attainment of expected outcomes and revises plan as necessary Administers medications and other therapeutic treatments per clinical guidelines and orders; recognizes abnormal responses to medication therapy and initiates corrective therapy. Intervenes appropriately after correlating clinical picture to therapeutic treatment plan. Selects and utilizes appropriate equipment, devices, and supplies based on the patient’s needs and treatment plan. Ensures the correct functioning of equipment, identifies deficits and reports appropriately. Participates in clinical research by following specific protocols. Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice Teamwork – Fully participates in maintaining a positive team environment that is conducive to customer satisfaction. Builds trust among co-workers, focusing on accomplishing hospital and departmental goals. Works effectively with a diverse group of people in pursuit of the organization’s goals. Shifts personal goals when necessary to focus on group objectives. Looks for ways to help others and to support their work. Initiates warm transfer techniques to refer customer service concerns to the right individual; does not display “it’s not my job” attitude. Values others’ contributions, and shows respect for all individuals throughout the organization. Can be counted on by others. Demonstrates flexibility in staffing and scheduling to meet unit needs. Supports real time staffing decisions and assignments for the greater good. Supports goals through participation and compliance in unit activities and decision-making. Participates in improving patient care by engaging in reviewing and supporting practice change based on evidence-based practice. Maintains and respects relationships, and builds rapport with peers and leadership. Accountability – Takes responsibility and ownership for delivering results through personal initiative and commitment. Willing to make recommendations and assume additional responsibilities. Organizes work and uses time efficiently. Takes the initiative to find additional work during slow or downtimes. Recommends innovative ways of doing work more efficiently and effectively. Complies with and supports regulatory and organizational policies and professional standards. Completes required ongoing development and education/competency/certifications as required. Recognizes personal limitations and seeks guidance when needed. Participates in Quality Improvement. Identifies trends in patient care outcomes for QI monitoring, practice change, and/or staff education. Certificates, Registrations. BLS and Advanced Specialty Courses (ASC)/Credentials according to Attachment A ASC courses should be taken at earliest opportunity, completed within timeframes specified on Attachment A and continuously maintained ongoing National Certification in specialty must be attempted within 3 years of completing orientation and if successful, continuously maintain
RN Pediatric Part-time
Driscoll Children's Hospital

Super Pool RN

apartment Driscoll Children's Hospital location_onCorpus Christi, TX
Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. JD Attached*
RN Pediatric Part-time
Driscoll Children's Hospital

RN Level II Pool Peri anesthesia

apartment Driscoll Children's Hospital location_onEdinburg, TX
Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. Job Description General Purpose of Job: The RN Peri anesthesia - Day Sugery/PACU is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a select group of patients/families for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients during admission, Phase 1 and Phase 2 anesthesia up to and including transfer/discharge. Education and/or Experience: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred. Current RN license in the State of Texas. Previous Pediatric PACU and/or Sedation experience preferred. Previous Pediatric Critical Care experience preferred. Education and/or Experience : BLS required before hire and continuously maintained ongoing. PALS and ACLS upon hire preferred, within one year if not current. National Certification in specialty must be attempted upon qualification to sit for exam. (Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse - CPAN, Certified Ambulatory Peri anesthesia Nurse - CAPA). Essential Duties and Responsibilities : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures. Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines. Utilizes standard precautions in care of patients. The peri-anesthesia team must advocate for the special needs of the pediatric patient using ape appropriate assessment and intervention to ensure that the peri-anesthesia experience is optimized throughout the continuum of care. A commitment to patient and family centered care is necessary. This includes involving the family in all phases of the peri-anesthesia experience from preadmission through discharge. Will aid in the development of an individualized peri-anesthesia care plan for the patient. Performs patient assessments in accordance with procedure(s) being performed. Reacts to changing conditions of patient in an efficient and timely manner. Administers and documents medication under the direct order of a physician. Participates in process improvement activities. Attends mandatory in-services as well as unit staff meetings. Maintains a sense of professionalism/self-validation. Participates in teaching others/self-development. Participates in unit/personal goal attainments. Participates and fulfills her/his role in quality improvement/standards/problem solving/decision making. Communicates effectively Establishes working relationships Demonstrates responsibility and awareness of staffing scheduling flexibility
RN Manager/Supervisor PACU Pediatric Full-time
Driscoll Children's Hospital

Perianesthesia Nurse Manager

apartment Driscoll Children's Hospital location_onEdinburg, TX
Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. Essential Functions and Behavioral Expectations: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required. The above statements should be included on all job descriptions. List the job's essential or most important functions and responsibilities. Include all important aspects of the job -- whether performed daily, weekly, monthly, or annually; and any that occur at irregular intervals. Standard functions listed below should be included on all job descriptions. Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures. Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines. Assumes 24- hour accountability of specific operational unit. Manages clinical quality and service orientation as measured by patient and/or customer service outcomes. Sets and enforces high standards within nursing. Incorporates patient and physician needs and concerns into decision-making and organizational action. Supports, prioritizes workflow and monitors outcomes for unit goals. Identifies the best method for accomplishing long and short-term goals. Creates plans and evaluates unit performance objectively. Gives people authority, resources, and guidance to make decisions and implement them. Communicates clearly Responds to issues raised by others. Ensures that people get the information they need to do their jobs and provides feedback that enhances performance. Identifies and supports recruiting for top talent. Screens and recommends applicants for hire, within their unit. Identifies gaps in unit skills, competencies and knowledge and Effectively markets unit job openings to attract highly skilled staff members to the unit or to Project Teams. Promotes an environment of accountability. Holds self and others accountable for meeting unit objectives and commitments. Adheres to standards even in the face of unforeseen circumstances. Applies key financial concepts to decision making. Assists director with development of unit budget both operational and capital. Monitors supply and complies with programs in place that capture charges and usage. Provides input and justification/rationale for budget variances in a timely fashion. Motivates and influences others. Uses techniques that appeal to reason, values or emotions to generate enthusiasm for work, commitment to tasks, and compliance with requests. Develops and retains talent. Completes and/or delegates and reviews personnel performance evaluation and competency assessment. Provides consistent feedback to individuals and team throughout the performance year Analyzes problems Provides preliminary review of unit specific quality related variances; keeps director and risk management/quality informed of patient harm related variances in a timely manner. Identifies and implements effective and innovative solutions. Supports organizational vision, mission and values Guides team in the process of developing unit level activities to support organizational vision, mission, and values Demonstrates initiative Is a self-starter; takes mitigated risk in order to initiate necessary change Meets or exceeds agreed upon deadlines for projects, reports or presentations. Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of interpersonal skills including providing sympathy, empathy and objectivity Demonstrates consideration, patience and helpfulness. Has the ability to coach others during times of necessary remediation or expected behavior changes, and provides clear documentation of discussions and interactions with team Has the ability to identify conflict, and facilitates effective resolution, agreed upon by all parties. Addresses issues and concerns brought forward in a timely manner to avoid escalation into conflict. Promotes teamwork Holds regularly scheduled staff meetings. Delegates tasks appropriately. Encourages staff participation by assigning tasks to work groups, understanding that cooperation is necessary for successful completion of the group effort. Actively listens to others Sets up meetings with staff members. Listens and summarizes issues. Follow-up in response to issues and concerns brought forward. Provides periodic leader rounding on all staff/direct reports to develop and build relationships with teams. Core Behavioral Expectations Should apply and be listed on all job descriptions. Knowledge and application of nursing management principles, practices and methods. Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally. Capacity to create an environment that attracts and retains qualified staff, encourages creative thinking and innovation, and recognizes excellence in performance. Ability to demonstrate a commitment to customer service, to include assessment of consumer requirements, empowerment of action teams, and measurement of satisfaction. Capacity to serve as a leadership role model and to guide staff to achieve improved management competencies through education, delegation, mentoring, or other individualized learning experiences. Ability to maintain a work environment that is understanding, appreciating diversity, equality and inclusion. Capacity to deal effectively with progressive disciplinary measures that respond to associates fairly, equitably, and respectfully. Ability to demonstrate appropriate and ethical professional conduct internally and externally. Willingness to work as an effective member of the DCH management team within and across department and divisional lines. Demonstrates competence in assigned areas of responsibility. Education, License, and/or Experience. Current RN license in the State of Texas. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN or BS required. Pediatric experience preferred. 5 years pre- and/or post-op experience preferred. 5 years progressive nursing leadership (charge, team lead, coordinator, manager) or related experience in area of expertise preferred. Certificates and/or Registrations. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) continuously maintained. May onboard with AHA or Red Cross CPR and then transition to AHA upon first renewal. PALS certified ACLS certified American Society of Peri anesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) national certification required or within six months of hire date.
RN Pediatric Full-time
Driscoll Children's Hospital

Valley RN

apartment Driscoll Children's Hospital location_onEdinburg, TX
Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. JD Attached* GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: The staff nurse (RN) is a professional Registered Nurse who provides direct nursing care to assigned patient population. The staff nurse, utilizing the nursing process, plans and delivers effective patient care within the Texas scope of practice and within the framework of Driscoll Health System’s vision of excellence and integrated care delivery. The staff nurse complies within the established standards of practice, policies and clinical guidelines reflective of evidence-based best practice. The practice of the staff nurse contributes to creating an environment that is patient focused, family centered and is designed to provide continuation of care and patient transition management. ESSENTIAL FINCTIONS AND BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required. Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures. Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines. Travel to satellite clinics, when needed. Quality of Care: Participates in QA tool development. Collects QA data as indicated. Identifies trends in patient care outcomes for QA monitoring or staff education. Participates in clinical research following specific protocols. Ensures safe care by using assertive interactions with the health care team. Assessment and Monitoring: Performs initial and focused assessment. Recognizes and reports actual and potential health problems. Reports pertinent patient response to interventions. Modifies plan of care based on patient assessment. Uses chain of command to obtain appropriate health care response as an advocate for the patient. Professional Work Role/Leadership: Demonstrates flexibility in staffing and scheduling to meet unit needs. Prioritizes plans organizes and directs care of assigned patients. Identifies team conflict and helps to initiate resolution. Recognizes own limitations and seeks guidance. Supports goals through participation and compliance in unit activities and decision-making. Therapeutic Interventions: Administers medications per clinical guidelines, recognizes abnormal responses to medication therapy and initiates corrective therapy. Develops, implements, and individualized plan of care to meet patient needs and diagnoses. Intervenes appropriately after correlating clinical picture to therapeutic treatment plan. Selects and utilizes appropriate equipment, devices, and supplies based on patient needs and treatment plan. Crisis Management: Identifies critical changes in patient’s condition and follows through with appropriate actions. Ensures the correct functioning of emergency equipment identifies deficits and follows through. Assists with changes in unit needs during a crisis situation. Re-established unit function after a crisis situation. Participates in review of unit response to crisis situation. Helping/Teaching: Identifies barrier to learning, develops and implements discharge plan based on patient/family needs. Incorporates cultural aspects of illness/hospitalization for patient/family into the plan of care. Established and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patient and family. Decreases apprehension and anxiety using individualized interventions to ensure patient comfort dignity. Functions as a patient/family advocate seeking direction as needed to provide safe, effective, efficient, and timely care. Education and/or Experience: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Current RN license in the State of Texas or Compact State Minimum of 1 year of experience in hospital surgery or outpatient surgery, Pediatric preferred Certificates, Licenses, Registrations. Licensed in State of Texas as an RN Certification in specialty preferred
RN Pediatric Part-time
Driscoll Children's Hospital

RN Level I Pool Peri anesthesia

apartment Driscoll Children's Hospital location_onEdinburg, TX
Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. Job Description General Purpose of Job: The RN Peri anesthesia - Day Sugery/PACU is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a select group of patients/families for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients during admission, Phase 1 and Phase 2 anesthesia up to and including transfer/discharge. Education and/or Experience: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred. Current RN license in the State of Texas. Previous Pediatric PACU and/or Sedation experience preferred. Previous Pediatric Critical Care experience preferred. Education and/or Experience : BLS required before hire and continuously maintained ongoing. PALS and ACLS upon hire preferred, within one year if not current. National Certification in specialty must be attempted upon qualification to sit for exam. (Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse - CPAN, Certified Ambulatory Peri anesthesia Nurse - CAPA). Essential Duties and Responsibilities : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures. Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines. Utilizes standard precautions in care of patients. The peri-anesthesia team must advocate for the special needs of the pediatric patient using ape appropriate assessment and intervention to ensure that the peri-anesthesia experience is optimized throughout the continuum of care. A commitment to patient and family centered care is necessary. This includes involving the family in all phases of the peri-anesthesia experience from preadmission through discharge. Will aid in the development of an individualized peri-anesthesia care plan for the patient. Performs patient assessments in accordance with procedure(s) being performed. Reacts to changing conditions of patient in an efficient and timely manner. Administers and documents medication under the direct order of a physician. Participates in process improvement activities. Attends mandatory in-services as well as unit staff meetings. Maintains a sense of professionalism/self-validation. Participates in teaching others/self-development. Participates in unit/personal goal attainments. Participates and fulfills her/his role in quality improvement/standards/problem solving/decision making. Communicates effectively Establishes working relationships Demonstrates responsibility and awareness of staffing scheduling flexibility
LVN Pediatric Full-time
Driscoll Children's Hospital

STAR Kids Health Home Service Coordinator III (LVN)

apartment Driscoll Children's Hospital location_onBrownsville, TX
Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. General Purpose of Job: The Service Coordinator III program supports maximizing the member’s health, well-being, and independence. The Service Coordinator III will focus on person-centered care planning and will review member’s services and supports needs, all assure timely community-based Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) to prevent, delay, or reduce the progression of chronic conditions and the need for institutionalization and to maintain the member safely in the community. Service Coordination is a collaborative practice that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the options and services required to meet the member’s health and human service’s needs. It is characterized by advocacy, communication and resource management and promotes quality and cost-effective interventions and outcomes. The Service Coordinator III facilitates clinically appropriate and fiscally responsible patient care through communication with the physician offices involved in the members care, family, care giver, and all other members of the health care team. The Service Coordination process is holistic in its coverage of the member’s situation and addresses medical, physical, behavioral, emotional, financial, psychosocial, and other needs, as well as that as the support system. The Service Coordinator III will focus principally on the needs of STAR Kids members within Health Homes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by Health Plan leadership, as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge in Texas Medicaid criteria/guidelines preferred. Knowledge about managed care contracts/guidelines preferred. Knowledge of programs and services required to support the health and medical needs of disabled children preferred. Knowledge of various reimbursement mechanisms, including third party requirements preferred. Microsoft Office skills preferred. Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times. Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies that conduct intermittent reviews and audits to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance with Federal, State entities as well URAC. Implements and adheres to Health System and Health Plan policies and procedures for members with special health care needs (STAR Kids). Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to Corporate Compliance and integrity guidelines. Responsibilities: 1. Function in an advisory role to the Medical Directors and Medical Management Committee in the following areas: Provide evaluation of and assist in the development of quality patient care services offered by DCHP; Assist in the establishment of patient care and professional staff policies and procedures of DCHP; and Participate in long-range planning of services and/or programs offered by DCHP. 2. This position shall be responsible for the following aspects of the program: Provides service coordination within the Health Homes and links Members to assigned service coordinator as required Coordinates care and efficient utilization of health care resources for patients identified in the STAR Kids program through communication with other members of the health care team, including physician offices, social workers, nurses, and other multidisciplinary team members as appropriate to obtain optimal outcomes for members. Provide the member with initial and ongoing assistance identifying, selecting, obtaining, coordinating, and using services and supports to enhance the member’s wellbeing, independence, integration into the community, and potential for supportive employment. Enrolls member in disease management and monitors and documents progress. Answers Service Coordination Integrated Pod (SCIP) phone calls from the members who call the SCIP and handles appropriately. Enters LTSS authorizations into the system per the direction of the Service Coordinators in the SCIP. Communicates with management regarding status of current workload and turn-around time discrepancies as necessary. Must obtain approval from manager or designee to any redistribution of workload. Produce status reports on a regular basis to track members in STAR Kids. Ensure thorough knowledge of the STAR Kids contract and meet all Service Coordination contract requirements. Participates in health plan’s performance improvement activities. Participates in health plan committees as appropriate and on request. 3. Accepts other assignments from management as requested and complies with basic management principals of delegation. Education and/or Experience: Experience as a case management support technician, a customer service representative in a medical office or health plan, utilization review technician, or an LTSS coordinator with DADS or DSHS preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required. At least a 2-year college Associate’s Degree preferred. Previous experience in a managed care environment preferred. Direct experience working with children and young adults with similar conditions or behaviors in three of the last five years. At least a 4-year college degree and current, active, and unrestricted licensure as a Licensed Vocation Nurse (LVN). Previous service coordination or case management experience. Minimum 3 years of clinical experience (pediatric preferred) or 1 year experience in managed care. Previous experience with the State of Texas STAR+PLUS program or similar programs dealing with SSI and disabled children preferred Knowledge of the Medicare/Medicaid dual population preferred
LVN Pediatric Full-time
Driscoll Children's Hospital

Service Coord III - LVN Valley

apartment Driscoll Children's Hospital location_onBrownsville, TX
Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. General Purpose of Job: The Service Coordinator III program supports maximizing the member’s health, well-being, and independence. The Service Coordinator III will focus on person-centered care planning and will review member’s services and supports needs, all assure timely community-based Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) to prevent, delay, or reduce the progression of chronic conditions and the need for institutionalization and to maintain the member safely in the community. Service Coordination is a collaborative practice that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the options and services required to meet the member’s health and human service’s needs. It is characterized by advocacy, communication and resource management and promotes quality and cost-effective interventions and outcomes. The Service Coordinator III facilitates clinically appropriate and fiscally responsible patient care through communication with the physician offices involved in the members care, family, care giver, and all other members of the health care team. The Service Coordination process is holistic in its coverage of the member’s situation and addresses medical, physical, behavioral, emotional, financial, psychosocial, and other needs, as well as that as the support system. The Service Coordinator III will focus principally on the needs of STAR Kids members within Health Homes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by Health Plan leadership, as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge in Texas Medicaid criteria/guidelines preferred. Knowledge about managed care contracts/guidelines preferred. Knowledge of programs and services required to support the health and medical needs of disabled children preferred. Knowledge of various reimbursement mechanisms, including third party requirements preferred. Microsoft Office skills preferred. Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times. Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies that conduct intermittent reviews and audits to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance with Federal, State entities as well URAC. Implements and adheres to Health System and Health Plan policies and procedures for members with special health care needs (STAR Kids). Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to Corporate Compliance and integrity guidelines. Responsibilities: Function in an advisory role to the Medical Directors and Medical Management Committee in the following areas: Provide evaluation of and assist in the development of quality patient care services offered by DCHP; Assist in the establishment of patient care and professional staff policies and procedures of DCHP; and Participate in long-range planning of services and/or programs offered by DCHP. This position shall be responsible for the following aspects of the program: Provides service coordination within the Health Homes and links Members to assigned service coordinator as required Coordinates care and efficient utilization of health care resources for patients identified in the STAR Kids program through communication with other members of the health care team, including physician offices, social workers, nurses, and other multidisciplinary team members as appropriate to obtain optimal outcomes for members. Provide the member with initial and ongoing assistance identifying, selecting, obtaining, coordinating, and using services and supports to enhance the member’s wellbeing, independence, integration into the community, and potential for supportive employment. Enrolls member in disease management and monitors and documents progress. Answers Service Coordination Integrated Pod (SCIP) phone calls from the members who call the SCIP and handles appropriately. Enters LTSS authorizations into the system per the direction of the Service Coordinators in the SCIP. Communicates with management regarding status of current workload and turn-around time discrepancies as necessary. Must obtain approval from manager or designee to any redistribution of workload. Produce status reports on a regular basis to track members in STAR Kids. Ensure thorough knowledge of the STAR Kids contract and meet all Service Coordination contract requirements. Participates in health plan’s performance improvement activities. Participates in health plan committees as appropriate and on request. Accepts other assignments from management as requested and complies with basic management principals of delegation. Education and/or Experience: Experience as a case management support technician, a customer service representative in a medical office or health plan, utilization review technician, or an LTSS coordinator with DADS or DSHS preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required. At least a 2-year college Associate’s Degree preferred. Previous experience in a managed care environment preferred. Direct experience working with children and young adults with similar conditions or behaviors in three of the last five years. At least a 4-year college degree and current, active, and unrestricted licensure as a Licensed Vocation Nurse (LVN). Previous service coordination or case management experience. Minimum 3 years of clinical experience (pediatric preferred) or 1 year experience in managed care. Previous experience with the State of Texas STAR+PLUS program or similar programs dealing with SSI and disabled children preferred Knowledge of the Medicare/Medicaid dual population preferred
RN Pediatric Full-time
Driscoll Children's Hospital

SWAT RN Level II RGV

apartment Driscoll Children's Hospital location_onEdinburg, TX
Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: The staff nurse (RN) is a professional Registered Nurse who provides direct nursing care to assigned patient population. The staff nurse, utilizing the nursing process, plans and delivers effective patient care within the Texas scope of practice and within the framework of Driscoll Health System’s vision of excellence and integrated care delivery. The staff nurse complies within the established standards of practice, policies and clinical guidelines reflective of evidence-based best practice. The practice of the staff nurse contributes to creating an environment that is patient focused, family centered and is designed to provide continuation of care and patient transition management. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required. LICENSE, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: —Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. —Current RN license in the State of Texas. CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS. BLS required before hire Advanced Specialty Courses (ASC)/Credentials according to Appendix A ASC courses should be taken at earliest opportunity, completed within 1 year and continuously maintained ongoing National Certification in specialty must be attempted within 3 years of completing orientation and continuously maintained ongoing.
NP Pediatric Full-time
Driscoll Children's Hospital

Cert Acute Care PNP

apartment Driscoll Children's Hospital location_onCorpus Christi, TX
Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. GENERAL P URPOSE OF J OB : The A dvanced Pra cti ce Professional (APP) A cute Care is a skilled individual, qualified by academic and clinical education who provides assistance in the provision o f specialty and acute medical care for children with a wide variety of acute, com plex acu te, critical an d chro nic illness in the inpatient setting . Th e AP P Acute Care – PICU and IMC will function independently, under the supervision a n attending physician in accordance with a standard care arrangemen t a nd specialty board certifica tion . ESSENTIAL F UNCTIONS AND BEHAVIOR AL EXPECTATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eac h esse ntial d uty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowl edge, skills, a n d/or abiliti es require d. Reas on able acco mmod ations m ay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job de scripti on is not intended to be all - inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably re lated business d uties as ass igned by t he immed ia te superv isor and/or hospital administration as required. • Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times. • Adher es to h osp ital policies and procedures. • Function within scope of practice , under the supe rvision of an a t tending. • Ha ve excelle nt commu ni cation an d cu stomer s ervice skills, proven excellence in clinical care and supervisory skills. • Participate and as sist w ith coo rdi nation and continuity of care. rity nd integ ce a complian te corpora adhere to ethical and e actions that ar Demonstrates business practices and personal • • If applicable, p erform s and record s history and physical examinations (init ial ad mission s a nd consults will be seen by attending pulmonol ogist prior to implementing plan of care). • Assis t with physic ian - direct ed care in cluding: 1) Wri te approp riate orders (e.g. nursing care , medica tion orders, laboratory and imaging /radiological ex aminations). 2) Review pertinent abnormal findings in the patient's history, physical examination, r adiological and laboratory d ata with s upervisi ng physician , obtain ap propriate referral/consultation, additi onal laboratory or radiological studies as needed, and initiate appropriate medical intervention(s). 3) If applicable, c omplete s consultations approved by the supervi s ing physicia n with fol low - up a s indicated. Ensure tes ting has been completed, results verifi ed, review labs/studies and vital signs. Complete p rogress note as indicated. 4) Review of laboratory and radiologic data. Make appropriate interventio ns as indicated . 5) Advise sup ervising p hysician o f unexpected events, providing an accurate synopsis of event s re lated to a major change in the patient’s condit ion and describing corrective measures already taken. 6) Daily assessment of patient’s hospital cour se, write note o f patient’s progress i n chart as it pertains to the s upervising physician and implement indi cate d therapy as determined by the supervising phys ician. 7) Communicate with Supervising Physician, Medical Team and patient/family to establish antic ipated discharg e needs and i nitiate di scharge te aching. 8) Assists with the coordination of discharge planning and/ or follow - up. 9) Serve as a resource for clinical staff. 10) Assess, perform, and document parent/patient education. 11) Participate in acute care based s ervice conferen c es. 12) Collabor ate with r esear ch p ersonnel on research projects and data collection . guidelines. E DUCATION AND / OR E XPERIENCE : ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTER ED NURSE (APRN) • Mas ter’s or Post Master’s Degree, R equired. • Graduation from a Nurse Practit ioners Progr am w ith p ractic e au t hority in th e St ate o f T exas, R equire d. • Minimum of 1 - 2 years of pediatric acu te care experience , r equired. • BLS , PALS and ACLS r equire d . • Knowledge of EMR systems , preferred. • Bilingual (Spanish), preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICE NSUR E, REGISTRA TI ON : ADVANCED PRACTICE REG ISTERED NUR SE (APRN ) • Advanc ed Practice Certification (an y of the following) • Family Nurse Practitioner , Board Certified (FNP - BC ) • Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Prima ry Care (CPNP - PC) ✓ • Certi fied Pe diat ric N u rse Pract it ioner - Acute Care (CPNP - AC) • Active and une ncumbe red nurse practitioner and re gistered nurse license in the State of Texas, required . • Advanced specialty courses and ongoing education requirements as re quired by DCH. • Basic Life Support ( BLS) c ertificatio n, required. • D CH Credent ia ling obtain ed w ithi n time frame required and continuou sly maintained ongoing . • Must obtain DCH credentialing as an active member of medical staff and appropriat e medical privile ges, required. E DUCATION AN D / OR E XPERIENCE : P HYSICIA N ASSISTANT (PA - C ) • Master’s or Post Ma ster’s D egree, Required. • Completion of an Accreditati on Review Co mmission on Educat ion for the Physician Assistant (ARC - PA) approved p rogram (prior to January 2 001 - Commission on Accreditation o f Al lie d Health Educati on Programs), r equired. • K nowledge of EMR sys tems , preferred. • BLS , PALS and ACLS r equire d . • Bilingual (Spanish), preferred. • Minimum of 1 - 2 years of pediatric acute care experience , r equired. C ERTIFICATES, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION : P H YSICIAN ASSISTANT ( PA - C ) • Current cert ification by t he Nation al Commi ssion on Certification of Physic ia n Assistants (NCCPA), • Physician Assi stant, Certified (P A - C), requ ired. • Active and unenc umbered license in the State of Texas, required • Advanced specialty courses and ongoing e duc ation requir ements as re qu ired by D CH. • Basi c Life Support ( BLS) c ertificati on, required. • DCH Credentialing obtai ned within time frame require d and continuously maintained ongoing.
RN ICU Pediatric Full-time
Driscoll Children's Hospital

Inpatient RN PICU Nights RGV

apartment Driscoll Children's Hospital location_onEdinburg, TX
Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. JD Attached*
RN Pediatric Part-time
Driscoll Children's Hospital

Super Pool RN

apartment Driscoll Children's Hospital location_onCorpus Christi, TX
Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. JD Attached*
RN Pediatric Full-time
Driscoll Children's Hospital

SWAT RN Level II RGV

apartment Driscoll Children's Hospital location_onEdinburg, TX
Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: The staff nurse (RN) is a professional Registered Nurse who provides direct nursing care to assigned patient population. The staff nurse, utilizing the nursing process, plans and delivers effective patient care within the Texas scope of practice and within the framework of Driscoll Health System’s vision of excellence and integrated care delivery. The staff nurse complies within the established standards of practice, policies and clinical guidelines reflective of evidence-based best practice. The practice of the staff nurse contributes to creating an environment that is patient focused, family centered and is designed to provide continuation of care and patient transition management. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required. LICENSE, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: —Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. —Current RN license in the State of Texas. CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS. * BLS required before hire Advanced Specialty Courses (ASC)/Credentials according to Appendix A o ASC courses should be taken at earliest opportunity, completed within 1 year and continuously maintained ongoing ® National Certification in specialty must be attempted within 3 years of completing orientation and continuously maintained ongoing