Physician Assistant / Surgery - Urological / Georgia / Locum Tenens / Physician Assistant
Advanced Urology Center job in Marietta, GA
Physician Assistant Opportunity in Canton, Jasper, and Marietta, GA!
Join Advanced Urology and be a valued member of a collaborative, patient-centered care team!
At Advanced Urology, we are seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to practice at the top of their license in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your clinical skills and expertise?seeing patients independently, performing procedures, and participating in surgeries. You will receive hands-on training and mentorship, while contributing to a practice that prioritizes exceptional patient care.
Why Advanced Urology?
As a Physician Assistant at Advanced Urology, you'll be a key part of our team, working closely with urologists and other providers in delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Our PAs enjoy tremendous responsibility and the opportunity to make a real impact on patient outcomes.
Independence: You will see patients independently in clinic, perform procedures, and assist in surgeries.
Collaboration: You'll work alongside top-tier urologists, receive personalized mentoring, and have access to a collaborative care team.
Impact: Our Physician Assistants are instrumental in shaping patient care and outcomes. Your role extends beyond patient visits?you're part of our dynamic hospital rounds and surgical team.
About Advanced Urology
We are a privately-held, 40-provider urology practice in the metro Atlanta suburbs. Founded, owned, and led by urologists, we are proud to offer a unique integrated care model with a network of 12 ambulatory care centers. Our state-of-the-art centers provide comprehensive services, including modern surgery suites, advanced lab testing, digital imaging, and access to novel clinical trials.
We believe in leading by example, fostering a culture of hard work, collaboration, and excellence. We value outstanding patient care and measurable outcomes, and our team is committed to supporting each other both professionally and personally.
What We Offer:
Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, CME allowance, and a 401(k) plan.
Work-life balance with reasonable hours and a supportive work environment. Work 4 days a week after your initial 2 years with no reduction in compensation!
Physician mentoring and ample opportunities for professional growth.
Amazing team culture?we prioritize camaraderie and the well-being of our staff.
A full support staff including documentation, IT, scheduling, and billing.
New Graduates Welcome!
We offer a robust three-month onboarding program and pair new Physician Assistants with an experienced APP Mentor to ensure a smooth transition and help you grow in your role.
Key Responsibilities:
See new and follow-up patients, develop treatment plans, and provide excellent patient care.
Perform procedures and assist in surgeries at our Ambulatory Surgery Centers?our APPs are leaders in operative skills nationwide.
Collaborate with physicians in the clinic and provide comprehensive patient care.
Participate in hospital rounds, ensuring continuity of care.
Educate and mentor new APPs and other staff members to promote professional development.
Requirements:
Master?s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Nursing.
Licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the state of Georgia (or eligibility to obtain).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to providing high-quality patient care and contributing to a positive team environment.
For more information and to apply, visit our website: Advanced Urology
We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to the Advanced Urology team!
Patient Financial Representative
Advanced Urology Center job in Snellville, GA
Job Description
Job Title: Patient Financial Representative
Position Description: Serves as primary contact to educate patients and community about financial assistance and charity care programs, healthcare insurance exchange, or alternate insurance programs as appropriate and provide price estimates/point of service payments. Perform access related duties but not limited to validating insurance eligibility/referrals and scheduling, obtain authorizations.
Reports to: Revenue Cycle Supervisor
MISSION
Provide strong and exceptional customer service skills and ability to follow policies regarding financial counseling, insurance verification and scheduling. Conducts all interactions in a manner that will result in positive patient experience and appropriate reimbursement for services. Works in partnership with other team members to provide quality service to proactively support efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services. Ensure the patient's confidentiality and integrity are maintained to the highest standards.
OUTCOMES
Provide exceptional quality care to patients and their families with respect and dignity while providing feelings of safety and security during all types of interactions.
Interviews patients and/or family members to secure information concerning insurance coverage, eligibility, and qualification for various financial assistance programs and/or arranges payment plans.
Calculate estimated patient responsibility to inform the patient and document in the data entry system and adhere to the Collections Policy to ensure patients are aware that payment is due at time of service.
Collect payment prior or on the date of service and be responsible for setting up payment arrangements.
Maintains tracking of patients on schedule, ensuring that the correct insurance plan, eligibility and authorization information has been entered into data entry systems accurately along with documenting applicable notes or reviewing secure notes.
Provides clinical information as needed, emphasizing medical justification for procedure/service to insurance companies for completion of pre-certification/authorization process.
Acts as a liaison between clinical staff, patients, physicians, and insurance payor by informing patients of authorization/benefit delays/denials, answering questions, educating patients about their benefit, offering assistance, and relaying messages pertaining to authorization or benefits of procedure/service.
Reschedule/cancel patients in the data entry system accordingly due to verification/authorization related issues.
COMPETENCIES
Job Related Competencies:
Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Manages Conflict: Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum noise lens.
Financial Acumen: Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
Drive Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
Cultural Competencies:
Advanced Values:
People
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Heart
Patient Focus: Building strong patient relationships and delivering patient centric solutions.
Service
Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Excellence
Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
Behaviors:
Being Resilient:
Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing demanding situations
Self-Development:
Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development challenges.
Optimizes Work Processes:
Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Professional Communication:
Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences, while maintaining a professional appearance and tone.
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Qualifications:
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Previous, Job Relevant Work Experience:
2 years of experience in financial counseling, insurance verification, billing, equivalent externship, or access related position.
Working knowledge of basic medical terminology.
Ability to work independently in a changing environment and manage stressful situations.
Must be able to speak and write in a clear and concise manner to convey messages and ensure that the customer understands whether clinical or non-clinical.
Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook, and insurance websites.
Requires travel within Metro Atlanta as needed to cover ASC locations and attend mandatory meetings/training.
Demonstrate a high level of professional conduct with colleagues, superiors, and internal/external customers.
Registered Mammographer
Marietta, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America) Click Here to Visit the East Cobb Health Park WebsiteRESPONSIBILITIES
Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures.
Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
Able to independently perform job functions.
Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
Must maintain minimum FDA/MQSA requirements for continuing education, experience and equipment.
Patient Care
Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.
Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
Responds to emergency situations.
Uses critical thinking skills.
Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates as the result of misjudgment.
Verifies two unique patient identifiers per policy and verifies proper clinician order prior to performing a procedure.
Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated.
Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
Understands, demonstrates and documents Pre-Procedure Verification and Time-Out process when appropriate, if applicable.
Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care, if applicable.
Demonstrates and understands sterile technique, if applicable.
Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
Practices RBAC (Read Back and Confirm) when taking verbal orders.
Equipment
Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the best study possible and that image quality is maintained.
Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
Ability to properly operate all radiographic equipment in a safe and competent manner.
Assuring that equipment is not abused and is left in good working order.
Education and Communication
Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.
Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.
Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.
Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.
Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.
Quality Control
Produces acceptable images, as evidenced by maintaining a first-time acceptance rate of 95 percent.
Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
Completes all studies in RIS, images are oriented, marked, labeled, and noted correctly prior to sending all studies to PACS; prints CDs as necessary.
When submitting procedures for interpretation comparative studies are digitized if necessary and the preliminary sheet is filled out in its entirety, if applicable.
Maintain all documentation so that the facility meets ACR Accreditation standards.
Technologist is knowledgeable in completing and documenting the following ACR/MQSA QC test: Phantom, Visual checklist, Repeat analysis, Compression-pressure, compression thickness, flat filed test, calibration, Dicom printer test.
Operations
Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains Mammography Department in clean and orderly condition.
Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.
Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.
Applies shielding.
Prepares and maintains patient follow-up data.
Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.
Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.
Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.
Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.
Familiar with Mammography Tracking System.
Maintains Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards
Familiar with FDA/MQSA EQUIP program
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
QUALIFICATIONSRequired Minimum Education:
Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiology Technology
ARRT registered
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
ARRT Mammography
ARRT Radiography
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 1 year experience as a Rad Tech Required
Less than 1 year experience in Mammography Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.
Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts.
Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.
Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.
Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.
Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.
Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.
Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position.
Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards
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Lead RRT - NICU
Snellville, GA job
Piedmont Eastside, NICU, Full Time Days
Do what you love, and love what you do! When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. Here at Piedmont, we are transforming healthcare, creating a destination known for the best clinicians and a one-of-a-kind experience thatalways puts the patient
first.
We have a fantastic career opportunity for a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team here at Piedmont Eastside in Snellville, GA. Our Respiratory Department is dedicated to providing quality, patient centered care and service to the citizens of this community. The ideal candidate will share our common goal of making a positive difference in every life we touch.
Some facts about us:
We utilize Respiratory Driven Protocols to manage patients in ICU and acute care areas. After completing competency, RTs are able to intubate and insert A-lines
We work in adult cardiac care unit (ICU), medical/surgical ICU, progressive care unit (PCU), acute care floors (womens, medical, surgical, joint/spine, neuro)
We have a Womens Center with a level 3 NICU. RTs will attend deliveries and care for babies who are admitted to the NICU receiving respiratory care
We have a pulmonary function lab (PFT) where RTs perform outpatient and inpatient PFTS
We perform inpatient EKGs on the general care floors, occasionally outpatient (shared service with cardiology)
We manage GE Carescape R860 vents, Servo I vents, Drager VN500 and HFOV NICU vents, Phillips V60, Bubble CPAP, REMstar CPAP, Smart Vest, and Airvo
We perform bronchoscopy assistance with Glidescope disposable bronchs
Opportunity to cross-train on EEGs, PFTs and NICU
Option to participate in Annual Pulmonary Conference, Leadership Development classes, and Skills Development Courses
Our team consists of approximately 50 members, 1 director, 1 supervisor, 1 NICU lead, and 2 adult lead
We typically run 7 people during the day and 6-7 at night. Varies per census and acuity
We cover our South Campus which has an ED, behavioral health unit and acute care rehab. 1 RT for each shift.
We allow candidates to shadow our department and facility
Responsibilities: Works closely with the Respiratory Therapy Director and the Neonatologists to oversee the quality of clinical practice provided by respiratory therapist in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) by training, allocating, and monitoring work. Will coordinate scheduling of NICU therapists along with the Adult Lead Therapist. Serves as a role model and advocates a highly efficient, accountable and collaborative team environment between staff and with physicians. The Lead Therapist - NICU will provide care to neonatal patients with the highest standards of patient safety and quality of care. Qualifications: Education
Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences Required
Work Experience
2 years of progressive work experience in a Level III NICU Required
Licenses and Certifications
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Has and maintains Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Has and maintains a current licensure as a Respiratory Care Professional in the state of Georgia. Upon Hire Required and
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Upon Hire Required and
BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required
Business Unit : Company Name: Eastside Medical Center LLC
Auto-ApplyRespiratory Therapist FT Night
Marietta, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Night (United States of America) Job Summary: The Respiratory Therapist II is responsible for medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge, experience, and the evaluate-and-treat process. The RT II is responsible for delivering patient care in complex, multiple problem-patient care situations. The majority of time is in critical care areas with protocol ventilator management, significant independent decision-making and self direction. In addition, to patient care delivery, the RT II is responsible for patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self-developmental activities. The RT II is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs. The RT II addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. Also participates in the education of new employees and others. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Provides Customer Service - Completion of patient care, documentation and education - Team approach to service - Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment - Provides supportive environment for students and staff Administers Quality Patient Care - Performs patient assessment assessment for therapy - Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient care - Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen medical gas therapy - Performs ventilator management, weaning, wave form graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care) - Performs arterial blood gas sampling analysis - Educates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students and peers - Location Specific: Assisting in invasive and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing Provides Safe Quality Environment - Promotes current and accurate electronic orders, charting and charging - Promotes high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc) - Promotes Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care - Promotes evidence based practice - Reviews the revised and new DPPs Required Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science. Required Associate's Degree A.S. degree required Required Bachelor's Degree Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Registered Respiratory Therapi
Respiratory Care Prof
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS - Instructor or ACLS - Provisional
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: 0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care Required Required Minimum Skills: Ability to communicate well, critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals, and computer skills including familiarity with databases. Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are a must for this job.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
RRT - NICU, PRN
Snellville, GA job
Piedmont Eastside, NICU, PRN
Do what you love, and love what you do! When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. Here at Piedmont, we are transforming healthcare, creating a destination known for the best clinicians and a one-of-a-kind experience thatalways puts the patient
first.
We have a fantastic career opportunity for a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team here at Piedmont Eastside in Snellville, GA. Our Respiratory Department is dedicated to providing quality, patient centered care and service to the citizens of this community. The ideal candidate will share our common goal of making a positive difference in every life we touch.
Some facts about us:
We utilize Respiratory Driven Protocols to manage patients in ICU and acute care areas. After completing competency, RTs are able to intubate and insert A-lines
We work in adult cardiac care unit (ICU), medical/surgical ICU, progressive care unit (PCU), acute care floors (womens, medical, surgical, joint/spine, neuro)
We have a Womens Center with a level 3 NICU. RTs will attend deliveries and care for babies who are admitted to the NICU receiving respiratory care
We have a pulmonary function lab (PFT) where RTs perform outpatient and inpatient PFTS
We perform inpatient EKGs on the general care floors, occasionally outpatient (shared service with cardiology)
We manage GE Carescape R860 vents, Servo I vents, Drager VN500 and HFOV NICU vents, Phillips V60, Bubble CPAP, REMstar CPAP, Smart Vest, and Airvo
We perform bronchoscopy assistance with Glidescope disposable bronchs
Opportunity to cross-train on EEGs, PFTs and NICU
Option to participate in Annual Pulmonary Conference, Leadership Development classes, and Skills Development Courses
Our team consists of approximately 50 members, 1 director, 1 supervisor, 1 NICU lead, and 2 adult lead
We typically run 7 people during the day and 6-7 at night. Varies per census and acuity
We cover our South Campus which has an ED, behavioral health unit and acute care rehab. 1 RT for each shift.
We allow candidates to shadow our department and facility
Responsibilities:
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Performs patient assessments, general and critical care respiratory care procedures, respiratory care for newborns in Labor and Delivery, blood gas analysis and interpretation, maintenance and management of equipment and patient and family education in both adult and neonatal areas.
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Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Previous Working Experience in Neonatal Respiratory care, or successful completion of department specific orientation including skills validation of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners
Current certifications in BCLS, ACLS, and NRP. Must be actively practicing and maintaining all required competencies in both adult and neonatal areas.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Neonatal Pediatric Specialist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care preferred.
Business Unit : Company Name: Eastside Medical Center LLC
Auto-ApplyRegistered Radiology Technologist (Rad Tech) - Orthopedics @ Cobb
Austell, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary:
Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. Works with students during their clinical rotation.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Patient Care
* Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
* Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique if applicable.
* Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.
* Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
* Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment if applicable.
* Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed if applicable.
* Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates as the result of misjudgment.
* Verifies two unique patient identifiers and correct clinical order prior to performing a procedure per policy.
* Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated.
* Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
* Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
* Uses critical thinking skills.
* Asks clarifying questions.
* Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
* Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate if applicable.
* Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.
* Preps the patient for the procedure.
* Demonstrates and understands sterile technique if applicable.
* Maintains competency with venipuncture, where applicable.
Equipment
* Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained.
* Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
* Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department schedule.
* Ability to operate all aspects of the system.
* Ability to operate all radiographic equipment in a safe and competent manner. Assuring that equipment is not abused and is left in good working order.
Education and Communication
* Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.
* Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.
* Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
* Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.
* Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
* Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.
* Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.
Quality Control
* Consistently produces high quality images including appropriate collimation, shielding, technique selection, penetration and positioning.
* Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
* Sends all studies to PACS; prints CDs as necessary. All exams are complete in RIS including image oriented, marked, labeled, and notes are accurate.
* Studies that have been transmitted after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable.
* Checks for prior exams and assures that they are loaded, if necessary, and properly labeled prior to sending to PACS.
Operations
* Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains Diagnostic Imaging Services in clean and orderly condition.
* Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.
* Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.
* Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
* Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.
* Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to
* ensure continuity and quality of services.
* Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.
* Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.
* Maintains Joint Commission and any other regulatory agency standards.
* Ability to transfer / retrieve images on the PACS system.
* Takes call when necessary.
* Any other duties as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Accredited Program Radiologic Technology
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
ARRT Radiography
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Required Minimum Skills:
Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts.
Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.
Employee must exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.
Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.
Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.
Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.
Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position.
Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards Competent in all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure.
Competent in all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure..
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Charge Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Marietta, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Night (United States of America) Click Here to Visit the Windy Hill Hospital Website
The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is responsible for directing and overseeing the daily activities of the unit on an assigned shift to assure successful safe delivery of care.
The Charge Nurse is a caregiver and often takes modified patient care assignment.
They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model.
The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Nursing Practice Model and evidence based practice and research.
RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies.
The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care.
Expectations of practice include: accountability; responsibility and authority for the practice of nursing; effective teamwork; delegation; communication; respect; personal development; and development of team members.
The role contributes to the establishment and maintenance of practices that ensure excellence in patient care, provides for the efficient use of resources, and undertakes leadership task such as staff schedules, unit patient flow, subject matter expertise for clinical concerns, physician rounding, committee involvement, survey readiness, and other task as assigned by the manager, which are basic to the department's ability to function in a smooth and effective manner.
The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is a resource to other areas opportunity to learn about operational functionality and hospital/facility awareness.
Assists in the growth and development of team members in the unit to help build department skills sets and to inspire expertise.
This leader brings with him or her ability to build rapport between nurses and physicians to continue service to the patients and is a role model to others.
It is expected that all RN Clinical Charge Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.
As a member of the patient services team, it is expected the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
She/he possesses (advanced) clinical expertise and utilizes this expertise to support and promote the delivery of safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care and serves as a partner in care.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Resources and Support
Monitors equipment inventory, location and utilization to ensure staff have tools and equipment needed to perform their job.
Participates in planning and requesting resources for providing high quality care and assists in acquiring appropriate staffing during unexpected staffing shortages or surges in census.
Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care.
Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events etc).
Tactical Responsibilities
Make Patient Assignments.
Consideration for new grads, float and type of patient.
Daily Discharge/Length of Stay Review.
Round with Physicians/Surgeons.
Assign Surgery Beds In Conjunction with Surgery Schedule.
Consult with Supervisor Nursing Administration (House Supervisor) on Bed Flow and Availability.
Emergency Services: Assignments for sections, manage waiting room, multiple areas open at different times.
Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
Rounds on every patient daily to evaluate quality and appropriateness of patient care including corrective action when needed utilizing peer coaching and accountability.
Performs or provides oversight for the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice; analytical/critical thinking insuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships; caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes.
Provides or provides oversight for relationship based care delivery patient-centered care by partnering with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using comprehensive hand-off communication processes; interdisciplinary evaluation and communication (i.e., unit rounds, case reviews, peer review, etc.); just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient informed using appropriate communication tools and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care.
Practices using current clinical practice standards with a focus on safety and quality .
Within the Emergency Department Setting: Charge Nurse rounds on patients in a modified method in conjunction with nurses to focus on patient safety concerns and patient care.
Teamwork and Collaboration
Communicates with nurse manager and/or assistant nurse manager any needs or concerns pertaining to care delivery or employee performance.
Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care which includes promotion of interdisciplinary communication and regular interdisciplinary planning/rounds; completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment (Interdisciplinary rounds do not apply in the Emergency Services setting).
Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary processes and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system.
Professional Development
Ensures patient/family/staff confidentiality and corporate compliance for self (and accountability for team members) requirements including completing all required mandatory education and proficiencies.
Serves as a preceptor (or mentor) for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment.
Evidence Based Practice and Research
Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing.
Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision making process in evaluating patient care products.
Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems safety absolutes.
Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advance evidence based practice.
Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources, data, and evidence to address practice questions.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
QUALIFICATIONSRequired Minimum Education:
Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing as and Associate Degree/Diploma Nurse Required
Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN - Multi-state Compact
Advanced Cardiac Life Support-Preferred or ACLS - Instructor-Preferred or ACLS - Provisional-Preferred
Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS - Instructor or ACLS - Provisional
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 1 year nursing experience Required
Minimum 2 years Preferred
Experience as relief charge with clinical expertise Preferred
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Speech Pathologist FT Days Acute Care Therapies
Marietta, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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Day (United States of America) Job Summary: The speech language pathologist evaluates patients and develops the speech/language plan of care in the areas of speech, language, voice, cognition and swallowing in collaboration with the physician. Services are provided across the full continuum and rendered in a cost conscious, quality focused and customer oriented manner. Compliance with all applicable regulatory standards is also required in this role. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Patient Assessment - In collaboration with the physician, responsible for the establishment and ongoing evaluation of treatment programs, plan of care, goals and discharge plans for the patients as related to speech, language, cognition, voice and swallowing. - Establishes a plan of care in conjunction with the patient and/or family members. - Establishes realistic discharge plan incorporating patient and/or family member goals. Treatment Planning and Provision of Care - Implements the speech language therapy treatment plan - Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patient towards goals. - Revises goals/plan of care with patient/family input - Provides ongoing patient/family education and training - Provides discharge instructions, follow-up and referral to community resources as appropriate - Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services. Documentation - Documents the evaluation and plan of care according to departmental guidelines - Documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols - Completes and submits family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines General requirements - Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty. - Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together. - Maintains confidentiality of all patient information. - Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure. - Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including wearing and displaying ID badge appropriately. - Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members. Attends and participates in staff meetings, required inservices, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested. - Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner. - Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner. - Observes infection prevention precautions Customer Service - Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service. Strives to make a difference in the lives of our employees and patients. - Consistently applies AIDET principles in all interactions with patients. - Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients. Treats patients and fellow team members with respect. Fosters teamwork with trust, support and collaboration. - Demonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles and implements appropriately Professional Development - Participates in professional development and mandatory education activities. - Completes core and annual competencies according to established departmental timelines. - Completes all educational requirements required by discipline to maintain licensure. - Participates in orientation and training of new employees. - Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system mandatory requirements Required Minimum Education: Graduate from an accredited speech-language pathology program. Required and Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or other related degree. Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Speech Language Pathologist
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Required Minimum Skills: Effective communication skills, customer service focused, team oriented, and basic computer skills.
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Paramedic - Emergency Department, Nights
Fayetteville, GA job
Shift: Nights (7p-7a); Weekends and Holidays Required
Status: Full-time
Department: Emergency Services
Responsibilities:
The Paramedic , under the supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse and/or Physician is responsible for facilitating age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintaining a safe environment, educating patients and their families, collecting information, communicating effectively, and utilizing technology. The Paramedic participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of health care services and task. The role of the Paramedic Nurse Extender also, includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and the oversight of unlicensed personnel.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High school graduate or equivalent.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Two (2) years of experience in a high volume 911 ambulance setting.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia required, National Registry preferred.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
BLS. Must be ACLS certified, or be able to become certified immediately.
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Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Auto-ApplyLead RRT, Nights
Snellville, GA job
Piedmont Eastside, Full Time Nights
Sign on Bonus Available!
Do what you love, and love what you do! When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. Here at Piedmont, we are transforming healthcare, creating a destination known for the best clinicians and a one-of-a-kind experience thatalways puts the patient first.
We have a fantastic career opportunity for a Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team here at Piedmont Eastside in Snellville, GA. Our Respiratory Department is dedicated to providing quality, patient centered care and service to the citizens of this community. The ideal candidate will share our common goal of making a positive difference in every life we touch.
Some facts about us:
We utilize Respiratory Driven Protocols to manage patients in ICU and acute care areas. After completing competency, RTs are able to intubate and insert A-lines
We work in adult cardiac care unit (ICU), medical/surgical ICU, progressive care unit (PCU), acute care floors (womens, medical, surgical, joint/spine, neuro)
We have a Womens Center with a level 3 NICU. RTs will attend deliveries and care for babies who are admitted to the NICU receiving respiratory care
We have a pulmonary function lab (PFT) where RTs perform outpatient and inpatient PFTS
We perform inpatient EKGs on the general care floors, occasionally outpatient (shared service with cardiology)
We manage GE Carescape R860 vents, Servo I vents, Drager VN500 and HFOV NICU vents, Phillips V60, Bubble CPAP, REMstar CPAP, Smart Vest, and Airvo
We perform bronchoscopy assistance with Glidescope disposable bronchs
Opportunity to cross-train on EEGs, PFTs and NICU
Option to participate in Annual Pulmonary Conference, Leadership Development classes, and Skills Development Courses
Our team consists of approximately 50 members, 1 director, 1 supervisor, 1 NICU lead, and 2 adult lead
We typically run 7 people during the day and 6-7 at night. Varies per census and acuity
o We cover our South Campus which has an ED, behavioral health unit and acute care rehab. 1 RT for each shift.
We allow candidates to shadow our department and facility
Responsibilities:
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Supports the supervision of shift activities, and acts as the expert during his or her assigned shift. Duties include daily support of staffing and assignments, providing resource support, supporting preceptor tasks, and fulfilling assigned patient care workload. Serves as a role model and advocates a highly efficient, accountable and collaborative team environment between staff and with physicians. Delivers the highest standards of patient safety and quality of care.
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Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Requires an Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Minimum of two years clinical experience in respiratory care. Current BCLS, ACLS and NRP certifications required. Proficient in all patient care settings (i.e., adult ICU, NICU). If limited NICU experience, able to ramp up basic skill set (i.e., delivery support, blood gases, equipment setup) within a defined timeframe.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Is a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); has and maintains a current licensure as a Respiratory Care Professional in the state of Georgia.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
None.
Business Unit : Company Name: Eastside Medical Center LLC
Auto-ApplyCardiovascular Technologist 2 - Cath Lab- Fulltime Days
Hiram, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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Day (United States of America) Job Summary:
Cardiac Cath Tech experience /RCIS strongly preferred
Growing Cath Lab on Magnet Designated Wellstar Paulding campus
Functions under the direction of the Cath_EP Lab manager/Director. The cardiovascular technologist II assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing cardiovascular cath and/or electrophysiology procedures provided by the department according to department procedures. The technologist has the knowledge and ability to obtain a quality diagnostic study properly and safely. The cardiovascular technologist II is responsible for maintaining sterile technique during procedures and assisting the Cath Lab Manager/Director in the maintenance of a safe and efficient environment dealing primarily with adults eighteen to sixty-five, and geriatric patients over the age of sixty-five. Has a minimum of 1 year of experience performing invasive cardiovascular procedures or graduate of a CVT program. The cardiovascular technologist II participates in the cath or EP call rotation.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Clinical Skills
* Completion of cardiovascular cath and/or EP competencies
* May function in monitoring, scrubbing, or circulating roles
* Able to use critical thinking skills
* Work in conjunction with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and cardiologists
* Preps and educates the patient for procedure
* Demonstrates and understands sterile technique
Job Responsibilities
* Must be flexible with hours to meet departmental needs
* Able to work scheduled and cath lab On-Call hours
* Knows existing lines of communication and authority
* Handles communications properly
* Introduces self to patient and/or guardian utilizing proper scripting ie. AIDET
* Transports patients as needed
* Provides privacy and comfort for patient/customers
* Assists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations and performance Improvement
* Enters data in to cath lab log and verifies accuracy and completeness
* Completes necessary paperwork
* Answers departmental phone using proper scripting
* Maintains stock levels and outdates
* Maintain current License and BLS/ACLS certifications
* Works as a team with other cath_EP lab staff to obtain the best possible outcome
* Performs any other duties as needed when asks by leadership
* Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for procedure
* Enters appropriate charges for supplies and procedure
Quality and Patient Safety
* Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers, i.e.. Armband, DOB, verbal identification
* Verifies front of patient chart for same/similar name sticker
* Verifies Written Order and Consent, seeks clarification if order or consent unclear
* Uses and understands preprocedural verification/ time out form
* Understands and complies with site/ side marking when indicated
Patient Education
* Responsible for patient, family/support system education
* Responsible for patient education as it relates to their procedure, including preparing the patient for future procedures and/or transfer to another facility
* Provide post procedural home care instructions as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Associates Health Science or Bachelors Health Science-Preferred or Accredited Program Radiologic Science-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
RCIS - Registered CVI Specialist-Preferred
BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
RCIS - Registered CVI Specialist Upon Hire Preferred and
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 1 year functioning independently in cardiovascular cath/electrophysiology lab may be substituted in lieu of formal education
Minimum 1 year cardiovascular cath/EP lab experience may be substituted in lieu of formal education
Required Minimum Skills:
Knowledge of cardiovascular cath or electrophysiology procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
Required special/advanced procedure registry as outline above.
Knowledge of electrocardiography, coronary heart disease, cardiac anatomy and physiology preferred with EKG interpretation.
Knowledge of hemodynamics, intracardiac electrograms, and electrophysiology equipment.
Ability to react quickly to emergency patient care situations
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, patients, families and physicians.
The individual must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude.
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RN Assistant Nurse Mgr-OR Surgical Services
Austell, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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Day (United States of America) Hours: 9AM-7:30PM or 10AM-8:30PMJob Summary:
The assistant nurse manager is a registered professional nurse who provides support and works in conjunction with the nurse manager of a specific unit(s) or service. He/she is viewed as aspiring to be a nurse manager and through this role to learn additional knowledge and skills through experience and mentoring by the nurse manager and the hospital/system. The assistant nurse manager must possess very good skills in communication and teamwork and serve as a mentor for others while learning the responsibilities of his/her role. Together with the nurse manager, the assistant nurse manager uses his/her knowledge and skills to promote the creation of a center of excellence for staff recruitment and retention and clinical and business outcomes. The assistant nurse manager upholds the nurse manager's direction and actively leads staff in the performance of their daily activities and participates in their performance reviews, as well as coaching and counseling as appropriate.
In collaboration with the nurse manager, holds staff accountable for the delivery of care and services through effective communication, observation, and the management and measurement of specific interventions/practices and their associated outcomes. This key leader plays a significant role in assisting the nurse manager in achieving clinical and financial goals along with management of human/material resources as delegated. He/she also plays a pivotal role in staff recruitment, mentoring and retention. He/She models the way to foster teamwork and collaboration with physicians, staff, patients and other departments. Role specific competencies, responsibilities, roles and functions are based on Professional Practice
Model, 5 Star Nursing.
It is expected that all RN Assistant Nurse Managers are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals..
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Resources and Support
* Engages staff in decision making via shared governance processes and partners with others to promote patient centered care and service excellence. Supports the nurse manager as his/her designee and provides evolving leadership and management skills for a specific business/clinical unit(s)
* Represents the organization positively to the community, building credibility and is a member of ones professional organization
* Serves to support the charge nurse and other nurse leaders on the unit to promote the effective running of the care delivery system and ensures that the clinical processes of care are working as intended serves as a resource for all staff and accepts additional responsibilities in the nurse managers absence.
* Assists with budget development and supports monitoring and meeting fiscal outcomes for the work unit. Self-directed in learning how to apply lean and other quality skills to reduce waste and improve performance of operations and clinical systems of care.
Interdisciplinary Teamwork and Collaboration
* Effectively communicates to diverse workforce and enjoys mentoring others while learning the necessary skills for progressive responsibilities in nursing management. Works in collaboration with the nurse manager to hold all staff at point of care accountable for performance standards
* Creates opportunities for self and staff to grow and implements a healthy, safe, desirable work place that ensure for the retention and recruitment of qualified staff now and in the future.
Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
* Promote staff competency in clinical care delivery
* Holds self and staff to the highest professional and ethical standards, ensuring corporate compliance standards, clinical competency, etc. are met. Is an active member of ones professional community and serves as a role model for professional nursing practice and nursing leadership
* Successfully works with nurse managers to employ change management strategies and instills in self and others the curiosity to explore new knowledge and ideas
Professional Development
* Represents the organization positively to the community, building credibility and as a member of ones professional organization.
* Seeks opportunities to advance knowledge and skills through formal and informal educational offerings to enhance understanding of how health care is financed and how to manage a diverse nursing workforce
Evidence Based Practice and Research
* Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision making process in evaluating patient care products.
* Effectively identifies areas of performance improvement of staff and clinical systems. Supports nurse leader projects to improve the same - includes assuring service meets or exceed licensure, regulatory and accreditation standards
* Advances managerial skills to effectively use data and evidence to support decision making for clinical and operational responsibilities and demonstrates awareness of legal and ethical issues related to patient and staff data, information and confidentiality
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Bachelors Nursing or Masters Nursing
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN - Multi-state Compact
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
National certification in nursing administration Upon Hire Preferred
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 3 years of clinical experience Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and relationship building;
desires to see progressive nursing management roles and enjoys/seeks opportunities to coach and mentor others.
Seeks to learn and demonstrate progressive skills in the business of managing a patient care unit or service by obtaining the commitment and productivity of nursing staff.
Must be a continuous learner who seeks to better understands health care financing;
strategy and operations for running a business unit(s); and effectively employ data and technology to support work processes and make decisions. Supports shared governance or shared decision making;
manage the design and delivery of care that in based on evidence and focused on quality and safety.
Demonstrates interest and aptitude to achieve knowledge of risk management and various accreditation/regulations/licensing requirements.
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RRT - Pulm Sleep, Buckhead
Atlanta, GA job
Experience the advantages of real career change
Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams youll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. Youll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.
Responsibilities:
JOB PURPOSE:
Performs patient assessments and testing, provides patient education, and monitors compliance with prescribed therapies related to pulmonary diseases and sleep disorders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Timely completion of prescribed testing and/or therapies.
2. Patient education.
3. Medication administration.
4. Accurate documentation in electronic medical record.
5. Calibration and maintenance of equipment.
6. Serves as a resource for other clinical staff.
PULMONARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Six-minute walk testing.
2. Body Box testing.
3. Niox testing.
4. Overnight oximetry testing.
5. Oxygen orders.
6. Assist provider with any necessary oxygen/ pulmonary testing requested.
7. In-basket management.
8. O2 CMN management.
9. Patient call management.
Qualifications: Qualifications - External
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Previous Working Experience in Respiratory care, or successful completion of department specific orientation including skills validation of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and Licensed by the State of Georgia under the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Medical Care Corporation
Auto-ApplyRN House Supervisor PRN (Various Shift- AM and PM)
Hiram, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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Various (United States of America)
Job Summary:
Night Shift House Supervisor PRN
Magnet Designated Paulding campus
The RN House Supervisor Various Shift is a registered professional nurse who provides hospital wide leadership to all departments and divisions through the effective use of advance competencies in communication, job knowledge, professionalism and business skills to promote the creation of a center of excellence for staff recruitment and retention, and in clinical and business outcomes.
This leader is a member of the leadership team and is responsible for overseeing activities within the hospital in the absence of hospital president, administrators and department directors.
Responsibilities include clinical, financial, human and material resources deployment along with associated outcomes or goals. The RN House Supervisor reports directly to nursing resources leadership and indirectly to the administrator on call (AOC) demonstrating leadership to effectively partner with hospital leaders and medical staff to meet and exceed the hospital's mission, vision and goals.
The RN House Supervisor provides leadership for department supervisors, assistant nurse managers and charge nurses in absence of traditional leader. He/she also serves as a mentor. The RN House Supervisor is the standard bearer and holds all team members accountable for the delivery of safe, quality care and services through effective communication, observation, and management through collaboration and servant leadership. The RN House Supervisor uses performance improvement methodology, successfully applies Lean Six Sigma principles and evidenced-based practice. Serves as a change agent for implementing best practice.
The RN House Supervisor serves as a safety officer ensuring that safety, regulatory and quality standards are upheld through effective use of data and technology to make decisions and proactively mitigate unnecessary risks; and supporting a culture of safety and a safe work environment. The RN House Supervisor fosters communication and collaboration with physicians, staff, and patients across all departments and divisions of care. The RN House Supervisor serves as a sponsor for performance improvement; inspires others to seek opportunities to grow and improve their individual performance. RN House Supervisor models the way to foster exemplary skills in attaining effective teamwork among all individuals. He/she serves as a resource to staff, physicians, patients and families in accordance with legal, ethical, professional and organizational standards.
It is expected that all nurse leaders are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Leadership / Management Effectiveness This job is performed satisfactorily when:
- Promotes the hospital image and maintains a helpful attitude towards employees, physician, visitors, and the community to enhance the hospitals reputation as a healthcare provider.
- Presents self in a positive manner reflected by personal attire and etiquette.
- Maintains confidentiality of hospital/departmental Information.
- Strives for operational excellence within Nursing Services to ensure the delivery of quality nursing services in accordance with applicable policies and procedures and professional standards.
- Responds to day to day operational situations within the hospital in an appropriate manner, communicates with staff, visitors and physicians as necessary to promote a positive outcome.
- Maintains effective and appropriate staffing as evidenced by ongoing budgetary analysis in interdisciplinary collaboration with departmental leaders.
- Conducts effective coaching that is consistent with Human Resources Policies.
- Maintains contact with Managers to inform about coaching events.
- Effectively supervises, coordinates, and directs hospital operational functions (e.g. Incident Command and initiating emergency procedures).
- Promotes and monitors services and programs as reviewed by the Chief Nursing Officer and Nursing Services (e.g. Nursing driven protocols and hourly rounding).
- Serves as a role model for all employees by adherence to and reflected in a positive attitude towards hospital policies, programs and activities.
- Assist material management department with provision of patient care equipment as needed.
- Facilitate activities that contribute to patient throughput from Emergency, admission to units through discharge (e.g. direct admissions, EMS)
- Researching and securing necessary resources to support patient care and site safety. Communication / Team Work This job is performed satisfactorily when:
- Responsible for communication that ensures information is shared for effective operations.
- Seeks out, understands, listens and conveys clear information as needed in written and verbal forms.
- Provides accurate and timely information for shift report.
- Demonstrates ability to implement problem-solving mechanisms in both routine and emergency situations.
- Investigates and responds appropriately to all complaints and takes effective service recovery corrective action when necessary in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve interpersonal or professional conflicts when dealing with members of the organization.
- Consistently demonstrates tact, courtesy and positive attitude in communications and interactions with other employees, visitors, physicians and the public. At all times presents the department and the hospital in a positive manner.
- Demonstrates willingness and ability to initiate and implement change. Communicates problems to appropriate managers, department director and/or as needed or as they occur. Operations Management
- On Site Command Center leader including establish the command center or facilitating emergency response.
- Implement of surge plan as needed.
- Recognize patient volume and safety concerns and escalate to appropriate leadership if diversion needs to be considered.
- Partner with other facilities System wide to address operational capacity concerns across WellStar facilities.
- Manage flow and release of deceased patients.
- Efficient utilization of product, supplies, and equipment to ensure timely and safe patient care.
- Respond to hospital-wide Code calls and facilitate adherence to established protocols (at some sites-may be involved in Rapid Response calls).
- Any other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited/approved school of nursing Required and
Master's Degree MSN, MBA or MHA Preferred and
As of 07/01/2017, leaders without a bachelor degree are grandfathered in the role Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN - Multi-state Compact
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Advanced Cardiac Life Support-Preferred or ACLS - Instructor-Preferred or ACLS - Provisional-Preferred
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 2 years clinical experience required and additional two years of nursing leadership or supervisory role Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and relationship building; a knowledge of the health care environment; leadership that includes such skills successfully implementing and managing a change process ability to use systems thinking and inspire, coach others to be successful; model the way for professional practice; professionalism and teamwork/collaboration for self/department/medical staff; and possess necessary business skills to manage human and material resources.
Should be able to apply principles of managerial and leadership theory.
Must be proficient in clinical technology (e.g. Epic).
Must be proficient in computers skills such as; scheduling and other office software (e.g. SmartSquare, MS Word).
Must be continuous learner who understands health care financing, strategy, and operations for running a business unit(s); and effectively employ data and technology to support work processes and make decisions.
Supports shared governance or shared decision making; manage the design and delivery of care that is based on evidence and focused on quality and safety.
Knowledge of risk management and various accreditation/regulations/licensing requirements assuring that these are upheld while advancing industry standards through the achievement of goals by effective management and measurement of outcomes.
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Radiation Therapist PRN
Roswell, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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Day (United States of America) Job Summary: The PRN Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department applies ionizing radiation to a diverse population of patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. They must be capable of operating radiation-producing equipment utilizing radiation safety measures and be able to perform a series of complex and precise technical procedures. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Participates in Quality Control monitoring. * a. Delivers consistent precise therapy to a designated treatment area. * b. Demonstrates skill in patient assessment, performing procedures and giving specialty care to patients, considering the age of the patient and appropriately adopts care for age (adolescent, adult and geriatrics). * c. Documents appropriately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) * d. Demonstrates a willingness to perform additional tasks and gives assistance when necessary to others. * e. Recognizes own limitations and/or needs and seeks assistance as needed. * f. Reports adverse reactions to physician immediately and follows policy and procedure (P/P) for documentation. * g. Educates patient/family on expected side effects, use of blocks, wedges and other treatment aids. * h. Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physician prescription. * i. Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physicists instruction in chart or computer. Participates in Quality Control monitoring. * Delivers consistent precise therapy to a designated treatment area. * Demonstrates skill in patient assessment, performing procedures and giving specialty care to patients, considering the age of the patient and appropriately adopts care for age (adolescent, adult and geriatrics). * Documents appropriately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) * Demonstrates a willingness to perform additional tasks and gives assistance when necessary to others. * Recognizes own limitations and/or needs and seeks assistance as needed. * Reports adverse reactions to physician immediately and follows policy and procedure (P/P) for documentation. * Educates patient/family on expected side effects, use of blocks, wedges and other treatment aids. * Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physician prescription. * Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physicists instruction in chart or computer. Understands and completes correctly all patient set-ups * a. Simulates new patients and/or patients with new treatment fields with no errors and according to physicians written order in EMR. * b. Schedules patients appropriately and always lets patient know of any changes prior to changes being made. Understands and completes correctly all patient set-ups * Simulates new patients and/or patients with new treatment fields with no errors and according to physicians written order in EMR. * Schedules patients appropriately and always lets patient know of any changes prior to changes being made. Follows proper procedure to ensure safety to self and patient. * a. Assesses mobility of patients and manages accordingly, looks at EMR for fall precautions. * b. Wears radiation safety badges at all times. * c. Practices universal precautions. * d. Participates in daily warm-up procedures to ensure output is within tolerances * e. Advises manager of any discrepancies and any material item that needs replaced or fixed as soon as possible Miscellaneous items * a. Will do other tasks as assigned * b. Participates in on-call rotation * c. Is active as a student clinical instructor with both RTT and RTR students. Will evaluate and give feedback to both students and Clinical Advisor. Follows proper procedure to ensure safety to self and patient. * Assesses mobility of patients and manages accordingly, looks at EMR for fall precautions. * Wears radiation safety badges at all times. * Practices universal precautions. * Participates in daily warm-up procedures to ensure output is within tolerances * Advises manager of any discrepancies and any material item that needs replaced or fixed as soon as possible Miscellaneous items * Will do other tasks as assigned * Participates in on-call rotation * Is active as a student clinical instructor with both RTT and RTR students. Will evaluate and give feedback to both students and Clinical Advisor. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: Associate's Degree Must be a graduate from an accredited Radiation therapy program Must be a graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology School (JRCERT) Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
ARRT-T - ARRT Radiation Therapy
BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 1 year experience in Radiation Therapy (Can include clinicals) Required Required Minimum Skills: Demonstrates ability to treat/simulate patients
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Ultrasound Tech, PRN
Fayetteville, GA job
Responsibilities:
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Operates ultrasound equipment to perform clinical diagnostic ultrasound exams and routine invasive procedures according to established standards and practices. Provides patient services utilizing ultrasound equipment. Demonstrates knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and pathology. Provides patient care to all age groups to include neonatal, pediatrics, adult, and geriatrics. Communicates effectively with staff and radiologists.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of an AMA approved Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or JRCERT accredited hospital based training program, or equivalent experience according to Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC).
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
None.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
None ? Must become registered by the ARDMS within (6) months of employment. Vascular Sonographers must become registered and/or RVT, RVS, RT(S), RT(VS) within (6) months of employment. Licensure requirement for Breast Ultrasound can be met with registration through ARRT (BS).
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
BLS certified.
One (1) year of experience is preferred.
Registered ARDMS and/or RVS/RVT (Registered Vascular Specialist) is desired.
Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Auto-ApplyPrior Authorization Specialist
Advanced Urology Center job in Snellville, GA
Job Description
Job Title: Prior Authorization Specialist
Position Description: Performs various access-related duties to include but not limited to, eligibility/insurance verification for services, obtaining authorization/referrals, scheduling, canceling, rescheduling, point of service payments, general appointment information and directions.
Reports to: Revenue Cycle Supervisor
MISSION
Provide strong and exceptional customer service skills and ability to follow policies regarding insurance verification. Authorizes and pre-certifies services by coordinating and performing activities required for verification and authorization of insurance benefits for services and communicate the patient's financial responsibility. Proactively identifies resources for patients and may communicate the financial resources available to patients whose health plan does not include coverage for services. Ensure the patient's confidentiality and integrity are maintained to the highest standards.
OUTCOMES
Interviews patients and/or family members as needed to secure information concerning insurance coverage, eligibility, and qualification for various financial programs.
Coordinates and performs verification of insurance benefits for every visit by contacting insurance company /website and determining eligibility of coverage and communicates status of verification/authorization/referral process with appropriate team members in a timely and efficient manner.
Provides clinical information as needed, emphasizing medical justification for procedure/service to insurance companies for completion of authorization/referral process.
Acts as a liaison between clinical staff, patients, physician, insurance payor, external vendors (ex: drug reps, pharmacy,) forming patients of referral or authorization/benefit delays/denials, answering questions, educating patients about their benefit, and offering assistance.
Maintains tracking of patients on schedule, ensuring that the correct insurance plan, eligibility, referral and authorization information has been entered into data entry systems accurately along with documenting applicable notes or review secure notes.
Calculate estimated patient responsibility to inform the patient and document in the data entry system.
Adhere to the Collections Policy to ensure patients are aware that payment is due at time of service and responsible for setting up payment arrangements.
Collect payment prior to or on the date of service.
Reschedule/cancel patients in the data entry system accordingly due to verification/authorization related issues.
COMPETENCIES
Job Related Competencies:
Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Manages Conflict: Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise lens.
Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
Drive Results: Consistently achieving result, even under tough circumstances.
Financial Acumen: Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
Cultural Competencies:
Advanced Values:
People
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Heart
Patient Focus: Building strong patient relationships and delivering patient centric solutions.
Service
Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Excellence
Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
Behaviors:
Being Resilient:
Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
Self-Development:
Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development challenges.
Optimizes Work Processes:
Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Professional Communication:
Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences, while maintaining a professional appearance and tone.
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Qualifications:
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Previous, Job Relevant Work Experience:
2 years of experience in insurance verification, financial counseling, billing, scheduling, equivalent externship, or access related position
Working knowledge of basic medical terminology
Ability to work independently in a changing environment and handle stressful situations.
Must be able to speak and write in a clear and concise manner to convey messages and ensure that the customer understands whether clinical or non-clinical.
Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook, and insurance websites
May require travel within Metro Atlanta as needed.
Demonstrate a high level of professional conduct with colleagues, superiors, and internal/external customers.
Attend mandatory meetings/training in the office when necessary.
RN Support Team MedSurg FT Nights
Hiram, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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Night (United States of America) Job Summary:Job Summary:
Float RN Acute Care/Med Surg Fulltime 7p-7a
Up to 20K Sign On Bonus for experienced RN's
Magnet Designated 112 bed Paulding campus- Baldrige Award for Quality, Beacon/Lantern/Prism/Leapfrog awards with 4 Star CMS Scores for patient satisfaction- Low staff turnover in a stable culture committed to exceptional patient care and staff satisfaction.
Float within Med Surg/CDU and possibly ER/observation units during surge times- smaller setting with more personalized experience
Come grow with us in a culture of genuine care and compassion!
The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values.
It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
A. Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes
B. Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity
C. Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care.
D. Practices using current clinical practice standards.
Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
* Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes
* Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity
* Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care.
* Practices using current clinical practice standards.
Teamwork and Collaboration
A. Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment
B. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
C. Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system.
Teamwork and Collaboration
* Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment
* Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
* Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system.
Professional Development and Initiative
A. Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education.
B. Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce, modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment
Professional Development and Initiative
* Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education.
* Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment
Evidence Based Practice and Research
A. Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating patient care products.
B. Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes
C. Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence-based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions.
Evidence Based Practice and Research
* Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision making process in evaluating patient care products.
* Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems safety absolutes
* Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions.
Resources and Support
* Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care.
* Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc).
* Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources.
Resources and Support
A. Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care.
B. Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc).
C. Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Associate's Degree in nursing or Graduate of accredited/approved school of nursing
Bachelor's Degree Nursing
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact
BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 2 years direct patient care nursing experience Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills.
Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required.
Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner.
Possess excellent time management skills; practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills.
practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills.
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Occupational Therapist - Neuro - PRN - North Fulton
Roswell, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
The Occupational Therapist assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitation programs to restore or improve function in activities of daily living, functional mobility, cognitive tasks, strength, coordination, and range of motion in patients affected by disease or injury. Services are provided across the full continuum of care in a cost-effective, quality-focused, and patient-centered manner. Compliance with all applicable regulatory standards is required.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Treatment Planning and Provision of Care:
Implement occupational therapy treatment plans.
Select appropriate treatment activities to help patients progress toward goals.
Revise goals and treatment plans in collaboration with patients and their families.
Provide ongoing education and training to patients and families.
Offer discharge instructions, follow-up care, and referrals to community resources as needed.
Serve as a resource for staff, families, and physicians on rehabilitation services and equipment.
Patient Assessment:
Collaborate with physicians to establish and evaluate treatment programs, plans of care, goals, and discharge plans.
Develop a plan of care in partnership with the patient and/or family members.
Create a realistic discharge plan incorporating the goals of the patient and/or family.
Documentation:
Document evaluations and treatment plans according to departmental guidelines.
Record each treatment session following departmental protocols.
Complete and submit family education, discharge, and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines.
General Requirements:
Uphold ethical business practices and strive to perform with integrity and honesty.
Embrace diversity and work effectively as part of a team.
Maintain confidentiality of all patient information.
Adhere to attendance and punctuality policies.
Follow the departmental dress code, including proper display of ID badge.
Communicate clearly and effectively with team members, both verbally and in writing.
Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, in-services, process improvement activities, and other required meetings.
Organize workload to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
Use materials and equipment safely and cost-effectively.
Follow infection prevention protocols.
Customer Service:
Lead the industry with vision, technology, innovation, and exceptional customer service.
Strive to make a positive difference in the lives of employees and patients.
Consistently apply AIDET principles in all interactions with patients.
Foster a positive and respectful environment for both patients and co-workers, promoting teamwork and collaboration.
Demonstrate knowledge of service recovery principles and apply them when necessary.
Professional Development:
Participate in professional development and mandatory education activities.
Complete core and annual competencies within established departmental timelines.
Fulfill all educational requirements to maintain licensure, including additional training if desired.
Assist in the orientation and training of new employees.
Complete all mandatory hospital/system requirements.
Additional Duties:
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and the code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Master's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
Occupational Therapist licensure required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Required Minimum Experience:
No specific experience required.
Required Minimum Skills:
Effective communication skills.
Strong customer service focus and team-oriented mindset.
Basic computer skills.
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