Registered Sonographer - Griffin OB/GYN
Thomaston, 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)
Registered Sonographer-OB/GYN-Griffin
Shift: FT Days
**Sign on Bonus Eligible**
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 per department protocols. 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 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.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
- 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 cleaning schedule. Patient Care
- Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
- 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.
- Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.
- Reviews ultrasound 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.
- 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.
- Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.
- Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patient's dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
- 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.
- Follows physician's instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
- Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection.
- Uses critical thinking skills.
- Dialogs with patient/family
- Asks clarifying questions.
- Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
- Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
- Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.
- Preps the patient for the procedure.
- Demonstrates and understands sterile technique
- Ability to perform all Vascular Ultrasound exams. Education and Communication
- Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, so as 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 acceptable images, as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits, with a first time acceptance rate.
- Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
- Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CD's as needed.
- Studies that have been reported after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable.
- Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.
- Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable
- Performs and maintains quality control logs for probe disinfection and follows infection control policies Operations
- Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains the 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, 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.
- Ability to operate all work stations associated with the US department.
- Ability to push / retrieve images from the Ultrasound console to PACS.
- Maintain Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.
- Takes call when necessary
- Any other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Education:
Graduate of an accredited Sonography Program Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
Basic Life Support 1.00 Required
BLS - Instructor 1.00 Required
BLS - Provisional 1.00 Required
Reg Cardiac Sonographer - CCI 2.00 Required
Registered Medical Sonographer 2.00 Required
ARRT Sonography 2.00 Required
Required Minimum Experience:
Successful completion of a Sonography Training Program Required and
Minimum 1 year clinical experience 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.
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 per 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 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.
Competent in all aspects of Ultrasound, patient positioning, exposure factors.
Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.
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Inpatient Pharmacy, Manager (Columbia County)
Grovetown, 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 Clinical Pharmacy Manager shall identify, develop, implement and monitor clinical pharmacy programs for his/her respective WellStar Hospital. They will supervise the pharmacy clinical pharmacists, PGY-1 residents, and clinical dietitians in matters pertaining to clinical pharmacy practice. The Clinical Pharmacy Manager will assist to coordinate the clinical pharmacy activities/reports/programs for the WHS Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee; develop clinical strategies to improve therapy outcomes while reducing costs; develop and implement educational/instructional programs to train pharmacy personnel in contemporary clinical pharmacy practice; and provide training and educational opportunities to enhance the clinical knowledge of pharmacy personnel. The Clinical Pharmacy Manager will comply with the policies and procedures established by the WHS, federal, state and local laws governing the practice of pharmacy, and the rules and standards established by the regulatory agencies (e.g., TJC, Medicare, etc) involved in provision of health care. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Clinical Pharmacy Management * Coordinate and supervise the clinical pharmacy program for his/her respective WellStar Hospital. * Responsible for the day to day clinical pharmacy operations. * Develop and implement new clinical pharmacy programs to enhance patient care. * Develop and implement a program to train/educate pharmacists in clinical pharmacy practice including, but not limited to, nutritional support, anticoagulation management, and pharmacokinetic dosing (aminoglycosides, vancomycin, renal dosing of medications primarily eliminated via the kidneys, etc.). * Supplement clinical functions during clinical pharmacist vacations, vacancies, increased patient load, etc. * Counsels or take disciplinary action as necessary when clinical pharmacy personnel violate established policies, procedures, rule, regulation or accepted standards. * Interview, hire and train clinical pharmacists and clinical dietitians as required within the Pharmacy Department. * Interface directly or through designated clinical pharmacist representatives with the Medical Staff on selected topics involving the WellStar Health System Pharmacy Department, e.g., Cardiology, Oncology, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Anesthesiology, Antimicrobial Stewardship, etc. * Provide or delegate responsibility for inservice education for pharmacy personnel, nursing and ancillary services as needed. * Assist or assign personnel to determining/reviewing adverse drug events (ADEs), including adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and Medication Errors. * Assist in preparing recommended therapeutic interchanges for use in the WellStar Health System during medication shortages. * Coordinate the clinical portion of the WellStar Health System Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, including: developing and editing drug monographs, MUE data collection and summaries, clinical pharmacy guidelines/protocols, proposed therapeutic interchanges, documents involving clinical pharmacy practice for the WellStar Health System Assists DOP * Assist in developing clinical rules for the computer system purchased/adopted by the Pharmacy Department (may include clinical rules for CPOE software) * Review/assess software for use in the clinical pharmacy program for the WellStar Health System * Attend meetings with pharmaceutical representatives to discuss appropriate product use. * Ensure that the pharmacy is in clinical compliance with federal, state and local regulatory requirements. * Adhere to and enforce the rules and regulations established by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy. * Assist the DOP in writing and implementing department and system policies and procedures pertaining to clinical pharmacy practice. * Develop and administer a pharmacotherapeutic strategic plan to reduce costs and provide quality care. * Monitor expenses to identify deficiencies or excesses. * Assist the DOP in preparing the annual operating and capital budgets. * Educate facility clinical staff on appropriate utilization of medications. * Assume responsibility and work independently on special projects as assigned by the DOP or WellStar Senior Management. Communicate issues and concerns, both internal and external, to the DOP Clinical Pharmacy Services * Assume other responsibilities as required to maintain high quality clinical pharmacy services. * Establishes work schedules to provide sufficient clinical personnel to meet the needs of the facility (as approved by WellStars senior management and board through the budgetary process). * Perform annual evaluations/appraisals for clinical pharmacists, PGY-1 residents and clinical dietitians. * Conduct and document regularly scheduled clinical staff meetings. * Represent the Pharmacy Department on WellStar Health System Committees, e.g., Medication Use, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Represent the Pharmacy Department on his/her respective WellStar Hospital Committees, Medication Performance Improvement, Infection Prevention Performance Improvement, Service Line Cabinets Required Minimum Education:
Bachelors Pharmacy or Doctorate Pharmacy-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
RPH - Reg Pharmacist
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Oriented and knowledgeable in the specialized functions of a hospital pharmacy Required and Worked a minimum of three (3) years in a hospital pharmacy Required and Worked in a supervisory capacity in a hospital pharmacy for a minimum of one (1) year or in a clinical or community setting for a period of two (2) years. Required and Knowledgeable of hospital financial systems (general ledger, P&L statements, budgetary process, billing programs, etc) preferable. Preferred and Knowledgeable in the use of automated dispensing system preferable Required and Knowledgeable of computerized hospital pharmacy systems preferable Required Required Minimum Skills: Demonstrated leadership qualities. Ability to supervise both professional and non-professional employees. Demonstrated ability to work with other Hospital Departments and Department Managers. Ability to converse and work with Medical Staff. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Strong customer service attitude. Ability to think/act independently as required by situation
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Physical Therapist (PT)
Globe, AZ job
Heritage Health Care Center- Now hiring Physical Therapist $10K Sign On Bonus for FT.
The PT - Physical Therapist provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements
Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy, BSPT, MSPT, or DPT (2003 or later must have MSPT or DPT)
Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
One (1) year experience in post acute care or related setting preferred
CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Specific Job Requirements
Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
Must demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's
Code of Conduct
and completes mandatory
Code of Conduct
and other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions
Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients
Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals
Oversee and evaluate care given by PTAs, Rehab Aides, and PT and PTA students
Chart appropriately and timely
Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Assist in the evacuation of patients
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Manager (RN), Dialysis
Lake Havasu City, AZ job
Manager (RN), Acute Care Dialysis Schedule: Full-time, Days
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Havasu Regional Medical Center is a 171-bed hospital that offers a broad scope of services in major medical disciplines. A medical staff of more than 33 affiliated physicians represents a broad cross-section of expertise in 31 medical specialties.
Where We Are:
Lake Havasu City has earned the reputation as the outdoor recreation mecca of the southwest. Blessed by an ideal climate, captivating scenery, beautiful yet rugged mountains, tranquil desert and the azure waters of the Colorado River, Lake Havasu's 45-mile long lake is an oasis of natural beauty. Come live where others only get to vacation.
Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
And much more...
A Clinic Manager who excels in this role:
Is responsible for overseeing the Dialysis Department, including supervision of nursing staff.
Ensuring adherence to clinical policies and standards, and collaborating with leadership to optimize patient care delivery.
What we're looking for
Graduate of an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program; BSN preferred.
Minimum two years of Dialysis nursing experience and two years of supervisory experience preferred.
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
BCLS required
EEOC Statement:
Havasu Regional Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Orthopedic APP
Grovetown, 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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Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider (APP)
Wellstar Health Systems - New Hospital in Columbia County, GA
About Wellstar Health Systems:
Wellstar Health Systems is a nationally recognized healthcare leader dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care across Georgia. We are proud to announce the opening of our brand-new hospital in Columbia County, offering advanced orthopedic services to meet the needs of our growing community.
Position Overview:
Wellstar Health Systems is seeking a motivated and experienced Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join our orthopedic team at our new Columbia County hospital. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a newly established, cutting-edge orthopedic program.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive orthopedic care under the supervision of orthopedic surgeons, including patient evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up care.
Assist with pre-operative and post-operative patient management.
Perform procedures as appropriate within scope of practice.
Collaborate closely with surgeons, physical therapists, nursing staff, and other multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Educate patients and families about orthopedic conditions and treatment plans.
Participate in clinical documentation, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) program.
Current PA or NP licensure in the state of Georgia (or eligible).
Certification by NCCPA (for PAs) or ANCC/AANP (for NPs).
Experience or interest in orthopedic care preferred.
Strong clinical assessment and procedural skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
Why Work at Wellstar?
Join a brand-new hospital with state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
Work alongside a team of dedicated orthopedic surgeons and healthcare professionals.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
Enjoy living and working in the vibrant Columbia County community, with great schools, parks, and access to Augusta and Atlanta.
Location:
Columbia County, Georgia - a thriving and family-friendly area with a strong sense of community and growing healthcare needs.
Apply Now:
If you are a passionate Orthopedic APP looking to grow your career in an innovative environment, please send your CV and cover letter to **************************
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CT Technologist
Scottsdale, AZ job
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Some positions will require a favorable driving record.
Join the fastest growing outpatient radiology practice in the Nation- SimonMed Imaging! Our commitment to excellence and improving patient care paired with the best in class technology allows us to be an industry leader in the constantly evolving health care environment. Secure your spot now and take advantage of a unique career opportunity to advance your skills while working alongside a dedicated team of board-certified subspecialty radiologists. We can't wait to meet you!
Essential Functions
Performs CT procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.
Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures and addresses patient concerns.
Produces computerized tomographic scanner radiographs of specific areas as required by the departmental procedures.
Performs those duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation for the purpose of detecting pathology.
Regulates the equipment used to expose the x-ray film, develops and documents PACS imaging.
Operates equipment safely and maintains SimonMed standards while performing call types of procedures.
Establishes and maintains a good rapport and professional relationship with fellow employees, other departments, and facility staff.
Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Works under general supervision.
Duties as assigned
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.
Benefits
Your health, happiness and future matters! At SimonMed Imaging, we offer medical, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) eligibility, paid holidays plus PTO, Sick Time, opportunity for growth, and much more!
Minimum Qualifications
Requires registration as a Certified Radiologic and Computerized Tomography Technologist by the State
Requires registration as an RT and CT Technologist by the A.R.R.T.
SimonMed Imaging requires valid hands on CPR certification
Physical Demands
This position may require duties including lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, sitting for prolonged periods of time, with frequent standing and walking.
Dress Attire
Business Casual or scrubs dependent on department
Clinical Outcomes Manager (Columbia County)
Grovetown, 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 Clinical Outcomes Manager (COM) is an advanced degree nurse with expert knowledge and clinical skills, instrumental in driving safe, high-quality care. Partnering with nursing executives, department, and physician leaders, the COM champions unit- and system-level improvements. This self-directed leader effectively leverages quality metrics to ensure efficient, evidence-based care, fostering positive change across the organization and patient populations. The COM also integrates evidence-based practices into daily nursing routines, empowering staff to deliver optimal care through continuous learning, data utilization, and collaborative advocacy, ultimately ensuring measurable improvements in nursing practice and patient outcomes. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: 1. Quality Improvement: Leads continuous quality improvement for registered nurses, identifying improvement areas, planning and implementing changes, and evaluating outcomes. Analyzes and reports quality data to healthcare teams and leadership, providing actionable insights to close quality gaps and enhance patient care. Monitors performance metrics, communicating results and constructively challenging established processes to drive performance improvement. Applies quality improvement methodologies to evaluate failures and patient safety practices, utilizing national benchmarks to pinpoint improvement opportunities. Champions and leads unit- and organization-level quality improvement initiatives, ensuring measurable improvements in outcomes. Ensures compliance with quality standards, developing performance improvement programs and assisting with accreditation readiness through active participation in committees and workgroups. 2. Patient Care Expertise: Applies expert knowledge to patient cases. Evaluates patient care data to ensure that care is provided in accordance with clinical guidelines and organizational standards. Plans and coordinates care to improve patient satisfaction, improve staff engagement and satisfaction, improve patient outcomes, and be proactive in avoidance of hospital acquired conditions such as CLABSI, CAUTI, HAPI, VAP, and injury from falls or other events. Performs review of patient care as defined by performance measures and standards of practice. Assists registered nurses in applying expert concepts and managing challenging patient situations. Provides consultation to registered nurses and other clinical staff on care delivery options to achieve quality care. Assumes a leadership role in interdisciplinary care planning. 3. Staff Professional Development: Drives staff professional growth by collaborating with nursing leadership on quality-specific training and actively assessing competence and education needs. Guides the nursing care team through mentorship and coaching in continuous quality improvement principles and QI tool application. 4. Personal and Professional Growth: Applies strong clinical, interpersonal, and communication skills. Develops and maintains robust interdisciplinary relationships across the healthcare system. Stays current with accreditation, regulatory requirements, standards, research literature, and industry best practices. Actively pursues professional development through self-managed training, professional organizations, and specialty certification. 5. Research and Innovation: Translates research findings and evidence into clinical practice, identifying system facilitators and barriers to adoption. Integrates evidence-based practice and quality improvement principles into all patient care. Fosters a culture of clinical inquiry and continuously identifies clinical innovations, including cutting-edge equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Contributes to the development and revision of nursing policies, practices, and the evaluation of new products. Leads or participates in relevant research projects, disseminating knowledge internally and externally through presentations, publications, and professional forums. 6. Leadership: Directs, collaborates, and coordinates quality patient care, driving improved outcomes. Engages in collaborative leadership to advance quality improvement initiatives, optimize resources, and ensure patient-centered, evidence-based care. Fosters professional growth by encouraging and mentoring staff in pursuing certification and participating in departmental and organizational activities. Cultivates an environment where professional growth, accountability, and interdisciplinary collaboration thrive. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education:
Masters Nursing or Masters Business Administration/Management
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): For candidates who are Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) such as: Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Practitioners, or Nurse Midwife, board certification is required Upon Hire Required Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 3 years experience in nursing. Required and Minimum 5 years experience in nursing position with a focus on improving patient outcomes, quality, or process/performance improvement Preferred and Required Minimum Skills: Strong clinical, interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent presentation skills, influencing and relationship building skills. Previous leadership experience in a similar setting preferred
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20981 - Infection Preventionist II (Columbia County)
Grovetown, 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: Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Required Minimum Education: Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
CIC - Cert in Infection Control
RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact or RN - Reg Nurse (Single State)
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Required Minimum Skills:
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Executive Director, Nursing - Emergency Services
Augusta, 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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Job Summary:
The Executive Director of Nursing (EDON) is a registered professional nurse who provides leadership and management for five (5) to twenty (20) cost centers for a specific service line through the application of advanced competencies in communication; job knowledge, professionalism and business skills. This executive is a member of the chief nursing officer's or AVP Nursing's administrative team and serves as their designee for assigned responsibilities. This leader effectively partners with hospital leadership, medical staff and other departments to create a center of excellence for their service line and to meet the hospital's vision, mission and goals. This role has a range of approximately 200 600 FTEs in a medium or large complex case setting that is 350 to 800 beds. This EDON also handles a budget with a range from 60 to 300 million dollars.
The Executive Director of Nursing provides direct leadership for a group of nurse managers/directors or departments and who comprise their specialty service line. He/she is a standard bearer and holds leaders and staff accountable for the delivery of safe, quality care and services through effective communication, fiscal accountability, and employment of transformational leadership., instilling an accountability-based practice setting. The executive director of nursing serves as sponsor for performance improvement; inspires others to seek opportunities to grow and improve their performance and successful applies lean and evidenced based practice to ensure all targets pillar outcomes are achieved. This executive employs all safety first interventions and as the chief safety officer creates a culture of safety for his/her service line through the development/use of these skills by other leaders, physicians and staff. He/she effectively uses data and technology to make decisions and proactively mitigates unnecessary risks for his/her area of responsibility providing instruction and mentoring for assigned leaders to be able to do the same. This executive ensures that nurse managers and staff create a desirable, safe work environment that enables the organization to meet or exceed all licensure, regulatory and accreditation standards. He/She models the way by fostering exemplary skills in attaining effective teamwork and collaboration with physicians, staff, patients and other departments.
It is expected that all Nurse Leaders 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:
Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
Holds self and staff to the highest professional standards and ethics ensuring corporate compliance standards etc. are met by leaders and staff. Is an active member of ones professional community and serves as a role model for professional nursing practice and nursing leadership advances the field through transformational executive leadership, support of shared governance, and scholarly activity
Successfully works with the nurse administrators and supervisors to employ change management strategies and instills in self and others the curiosity to explore new knowledge and ideas.
Priority clinical operations areas of focus:
o Lead care teaming redesign across 65+ primary care locations
o Oversee implementation of clinical quality programs as it relates to back office process and workflow
o Act as SME for nursing process, policy, and procedure in the ambulatory setting, and support across the continuum
o Development and oversight of ongoing annual learning programs for licensed and unlicensed staff including preceptorship
o Support clinical competency of licensed and unlicensed staff
o Lead continued development and implementation of nursing/clinical structure into clinical operations across all practice sites
o Process owner/leader for Employee Health Covid Pathway for all Wellstar employees
Resources and Support
Engages leaders in decision- making and partners with others to promote patient centered care and service excellence while effectively providing leadership and management skills for a specific business/clinical unit, possesses strong and effective negotiation and mediation skills
Serves to support the nursing administrators and supervisors 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 leaders and accepts additional leadership responsibilities.
Analyzes and manages financial resources; uses lean and other quality skills to reduce waste and improve performance of operations and clinical systems of care. Hires and develops an engaged team of leaders and staff that raises each others performance to achieve quality and safety goals
Interdisciplinary Teamwork and Collaboration
Effectively communicates to diverse audiences on nursing, health care and organizational issues and this includes the ability to set standards and holds leaders and staff accountable for performance standards. Proactively establishes a health work place by reducing unnecessary conflict - resolves it when necessary promotes and achieves positive team dynamics
Establishes partnerships by employing strong relationship building skills with all hospital leaders and medical staff by striving to understand others (and situations) and keeping the long view in mind is fair and just using reflective practice skills to monitor self and leader performance/interaction skills exercising coaching and guiding skills
Creates opportunities for self and leaders to grow professionally and implements a desirable workplace to recruit and retain talented leaders and staff
Professional Development
Seeks opportunities to advance knowledge and skills through formal and information education offerings to enhance ones understanding of how healthcare is financed and how to manage a diverse nursing workforce.
Represents the organization positively to the community, building credibility and willingness to serve on committees and taskforces as needed to share knowledge and skill; champion a service line or need; and seeks opportunities to advance skill and scope of responsibilities
Evidence Based Practice and Research
Effectively identifies areas of improvement of leaders and clinical systems and sponsors projects to improve the same. Includes assuring nursing division meets or exceeds licensure, regulatory and accreditation standards.
Applies the effective use of 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:
Either a Bachelors degree or a Masters degree in Nursing is required.
Masters degree is required.
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 is required.
BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor is required.
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia or hold a privilege to practice in the State of Georgia under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) is required.
Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association on the first day of employment in position.
National certification in nursing administration or clinical specialty is preferred.
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse is required. and
Minimum 5 years of progressive operational leadership in a manager or director level role is 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 as 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.
Must be a 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 in 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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Cardiovascular Technologist (Columbia County)
Grovetown, 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 Cardiovascular Technologist I is a professional without Cath lab &/or interventional experience training to assist during diagnostic and therapeutic invasive cardiovascular procedures. He/she will train to assist the physician during the procedures and operate specialized equipment in a safe and efficient manner. The Cardiovascular Technologist I is responsible for maintaining sterile technique during procedures and assisting the Cath_EP 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. The cardiovascular technologist I may participates in the cath or EP call rotation once appropriately oriented and checked off on clinical and operational competencies. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Clinical Skills * Will train to assist the physician in the performance of facility specific cardiovascular cath and EP procedures * Will train function in monitoring, scrubbing, or circulating roles * Able to use critical thinking skills * Work in conjunction with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and cardiologists * Will train to prep and educate 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 when allowed * 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 * Learns how to enter data in to cath lab log and and how to verify 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 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 * Will train to provide patient, family/support system education * Will train to learn how to provide patient education as it relates to their procedure, including preparing the patient for future procedures and/or transfer to another facility * Will train to 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 Accredited Program Radiologic Science-Preferred or Bachelors Health Science-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor or ACLS-P - ACLS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: One year of relevant experience in medical setting (i.e. LPN, RT, EMT/Paramedic) may be used in lieu of formal education. Required and Graduate of CVT program. Preferred and Work experience in medical setting Preferred and Required Minimum Skills: Basic knowledge of cardiovascular cath or electrophysiology procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection. Required special/advanced procedure registry as outline above. Basic knowledge of electrocardiography, coronary heart disease, cardiac anatomy and physiology preferred with EKG interpretation. Basic 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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Evening Lab Supervisor
New York job
LabCare Latham is seeking a full time Evening Lab Supervisor to join their team! This is a full time 40-hour work week, 11:30am-8:00pm.
The Evening Clinical Laboratory Supervisor assists the Laboratory Manager in coordinating laboratory activities to ensure accurate, timely, and cost-effective testing of patient samples. This position supports quality management systems, maintains compliance with all state and federal regulations, and provides supervision and technical support to evening laboratory staff. Responsible for ordering and maintaining all laboratory supplies.
Responsibilities:
Include but are not limited to the following:
Assists with scheduling, training, and competency assessments of laboratory staff.
Participates in hiring, performance reviews, and disciplinary action as appropriate.
Ensures proper collection, processing, and testing of all specimens per established protocols.
Oversees Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Proficiency Testing programs.
Ensures Standard Operating Procedure Manuals (SOPMs) are current and signed off.
Performs laboratory testing in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and immunology.
Maintains detailed records of procedure performance, patient results, troubleshooting logs, and quality control.
Reviews and verifies laboratory reports for accuracy and completeness before release.
Notifies physicians and nurses of “red flag” or critical results per established policies.
Maintains equipment and supply inventory; performs and documents preventive and corrective maintenance.
Troubleshoots instrumentation issues and coordinates vendor service when necessary.
Ensures compliance with all safety, infection control, and OSHA standards.
Maintains a safe and clean work area, properly handling and disposing of biohazardous materials.
Participates in continuing education and maintains documentation per NYS requirements.
Builds a positive rapport within the organization and throughout the laboratory community.
Oversees LIS communications and technical functions related to laboratory operations.
Performs other duties as assigned to meet departmental needs.
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Compensation: $60,405.80-$98,000.00
CCP salary ranges are designed to be competitive with room for professional and financial growth. Individual compensation is based on several factors unique to each candidate, such as work experience, qualifications, and skills. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay.
CCP's compensation packages go far beyond just salary. The company offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurances, paid holidays, paid time off, retirement plan, and much more in a business casual environment!
We welcome candidates who will bring diverse intellectual, gender and ethnic perspectives to Community Care Physicians.
Community Care Physicians is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Speech Pathologist (Columbia County)
Grovetown, 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: 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. 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. 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 Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education:
*** Format Error Masters Speech Pathology
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
SLP - Speech Language Pathologist
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - 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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Registered 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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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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Critical Care Assistant Nurse Manager (Columbia County)
Grovetown, 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: 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.
RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - 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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Registered Dietitian
Show Low, AZ job
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Come join our team at our Clinic and help make a difference in our patients lives. This is an onsite, full-time position with full benefits, tuition reimbursement, internal growth, PTO, matching 401k, and employee discounts.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Provides nutritional services for the facility's in-center and home patients as applicable in order to maximize the patient's nutritional status and improve clinical outcomes. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, supporting the Fresenius Medical Care commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAI) activities. Actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve their individualized patient-specific goals as determined by the patient's physician.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assesses patient's knowledge of diet and kidney disease and provides education appropriate to patient's learning needs regarding the relationship of diet and kidney disease and the impact on the treatment process.
Provides patient specific detailed education to patient/family/caregiver regarding nutritional status, adequacy measures and results, fluid status, and all nutrition related lab parameters pertaining to their disease process.
Completes nutritional assessment and participates in the interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments.
Participates with the interdisciplinary team in the development of a written, individualized comprehensive plan of care that specifies the services necessary to address the patient's needs, in accordance with established Federal and, where applicable, state licensure guidelines.
Calculates diet prescription according to standard of practice.
Completes progress notes on all chronic dialysis patients according to established Fresenius Medical Care guidelines. Maintains complete and accurate documentation of all appropriate information in medical record according to established Fresenius Medical Care policies and Federal and state regulations.
Provides patient with ongoing nutrition assessment and outcome-oriented nutrition counseling necessary to assist patient in achieving and sustaining an effective nutritional status.
Identifies malnourished patients as well as patients at risk for malnutrition and works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team to identify appropriate interventions, resources or solutions. Reviews each patient's albumin level and body weight at least monthly. Implements plan of care with involvement of patient/family/caregiver.
Monitors adherence and response to nutrition therapy, adjusts therapy as needed to achieve and sustain an effective nutritional status, documents why the patient was unable to achieve the goals and implements the plan of care to address issues impacting the patient's ability to achieve the goals.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team on Urea Kinetic Modeling recommendations to achieve the physician's prescription of Kt/V.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team on management and recommendations for mineral metabolism and renal bone disease, anemia and iron status, nutritional status, psychosocial status, vascular access, modality, rehabilitation status and sodium/volume control.
Adheres to Fresenius Medical Care algorithm and medical record policies.
Reports on nutrition QAI results and participates in the interdisciplinary QAI program.
Collaborates and coordinates with team members in provision of Pre-ESRD education as appropriate.
When appropriate, works with Case Manager to coordinate plan of care for patient education and identifies candidates to refer to physician for nutritional supplements, as per disease management agreements.
Reviews nutrition related lab results:
Counsels patient and/or caregiver and formulates appropriate action.
Recommends treatment changes to the interdisciplinary team as appropriate.
Communicates with physician and/or facility staff regarding lab results as appropriate.
Communicates lab results and recommended treatment changes to providers of patient care in nursing facilities (i.e., hospitals, short term and long-term care facilities).
Participates in pertinent staff meetings (i.e., general staff, quality improvement), Care plan meetings, and others as applicable.
Consults with FMS Corporate Dietitian regarding nutrition concerns as needed.
Maintains and improves knowledge and skills for a competent and innovative practice.
Maintains dietetic registration and continuing education hours as specified by American Dietetic Association and state licensure regulations where applicable.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team, ensuring that all work areas are safe and clean.
Other nutrition management duties as assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians.
The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
SUPERVISION:
None
EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:
Registered Dietitian as per Commission on Dietetic Registration
Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition encouraged.
Current state licensure if applicable.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Minimum of 1-year professional work experience in clinical nutrition as a Registered Dietitian.
Previous renal experience preferred.
Demonstrated leadership competencies and skills for the position, including ability to teach, strong organizational skills, excellent communication, customer service, relationship development, results orientation, team building and decision making.
Able to perform responsibilities with minimum supervision.
Basic computer skills required.
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with
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EOE, disability/veterans
Inpatient Pharmacist, PRN (Columbia County)
Grovetown, 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 Pharmacist is responsible for appropriate, evidence based, medication use for the institution. They ensure patients get the right medication at the right dose. Pharmacists must have a medication safety viewpoint and be in compliance with all applicable standards and regulations (TJC, BOP, CMS, etc). Pharmacists oversee the activities of pharmacy technicians. Pharmacists must engage in teaching as part of the hospital's mission. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Provides clinical pharmaceutical care to patients. Prevents, detects, and resolves medication-related problems and makes appropriate evidence-based, patient-centered medication therapy recommendations. Participates as an effective member of interdisciplinary care team(s) and communicates follow-up with team. Effectively verifies patient medication orders for appropriateness and accuracy. Provides effective medication education to patients, families, team. Enhances the quality of delivery of care. Actively participates in the development and implementation of performance/quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, including medication event/adverse reaction reporting & follow-up, clinical guideline development, disease management, medication use evaluation/improvement, cost containment actions. Represents pharmacy services on institutional/practice area committees, quality unit councils. Conducts monthly unit inspections of assigned area. Demonstrates proficiency in pharmacy distributive services. Demonstrates quality, safety and efficiency in the distribution process. Actively collaborates and demonstrate teamwork with pharmacy coworkers to ensure communication, excellent customer service, safe and effective drug distribution. Provides oversight for pharmacy technicians. Participates in opportunities to improve the quality, effectiveness, and/or efficiency in distributing medications. Supports the education and professional development of the Pharmacy Department and other hospital disciplines (nursing/medical/etc.). Precepts residents, pharmacy students, or pharmacy technicians as assigned. Participates colloquially in the development of new programs, services, and practices, educational activities of the pharmacy department and medical team. Engages in professional self-development. Completes medical center/pharmacy competency requirements by deadlines. Establishes regular meetings with manager. Enhances professional and technical knowledge/competency by attending seminars, continuing education programs, department meetings, etc. Demonstrate active membership/service/leadership in professional organizations Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education:
Bachelors Pharmacy or Doctorate Pharmacy-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
RPH - Reg Pharmacist
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): GA or SC Licensed Pharmacist depending on job location or eligible for licensure. License required within 6 months of hire. Upon Hire Required Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 2 years in Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician, intern and/or pharmacist Preferred Required Minimum Skills:
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Acute Care Nurse Manager (Columbia County)
Grovetown, 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 nurse manager is a registered professional nurse who provides leadership and management of a specific unit(s) or service through the effective use of knowledge and skills to promote the creation of a center of excellence for staff recruitment and retention and clinical and business outcomes. The nurse manager is the standard bearer on his/her unit and holds all participants on his/her unit 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. Responsibilities include clinical, financial, human and material resources deployment and associated outcomes or goals. The Nurse Manager serves as a chief retention and safety officer and ensures that safety and quality standards are upheld or met by effective use of data and technology to make decisions and proactively mitigates unnecessary risks for his/her area of responsibility. The Nurse Manager creates and ensures a desirable, safe work environment that enables the organization to meet or exceed its mission and goals. He/she models the way to foster communication and collaboration with physicians, staff, patients and other departments. Role specific competencies, responsibilities, roles and functions are based on the Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing. 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 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 relationship-based care delivery systems that support patient centered care and service excellence while effectively providing leadership and management for a specific business/clinical unit(s). Possesses and uses good negotiation and mediation skills. Serves as the unit/programs chief retention and safety officer to manage talent and protect/carefully deploy human and material resources through effective use knowledge. Analyzes and manages financial resources; uses lean and other quality skills to reduce waste and improve performance of operations and clinical systems of care; integrates marketing and communication strategies to advance ones service line and organization as a whole Interdisciplinary Teamwork and Collaboration Effectively communicates to diverse audiences on nursing, health care and organizational issues which includes the ability to set standards and hold leaders and staff accountable for performance standards. Proactively establishes a healthy work place by reducing or resolving unnecessary conflict (when necessary, partnering with Human Resources), and promotes achievement of positive team dynamics Establishes partnerships by employing strong relationship building skills with staff, departments and medical staff by striving to understand others (and situations) and keeping the long view in mind is fair and just using reflective practice skills to monitor self and others performance/interaction skills exercising coaching and guiding skills Creates opportunities for self and leaders/staff to grow professionally and implements a desirable workplace to recruit and retain talented leaders and staff Exemplary Practice and Outcomes Promote staff competency in clinical care delivery Holds self and staff to the highest professional standards and ethics ensuring corporate compliance standards etc. are met by leaders and staff. Is an active member of ones professional community and serves as a role model for professional nursing practice and nursing leadership, possesses hiring skills and supports effective orientation and onboarding of new staff, advances the field through transformational executive leadership and scholarly activity Successfully employs change management strategies and instills in self and others the curiosity to explore new knowledge and ideas. Possesses skill and exercises necessary respect while managing a varied generational and diverse leadership team and workforce Professional Development Possess necessary Knowledge about health care financing and uses this knowledge and skill to ensure the effective management of human and material resources; designing and implementing systems to manage and measure outcomes to achieve expected business and clinical goals and objectives for self, staff and unit performance develops operational budget and manages it to target level performance or better Represents the organization positively to the community, building credibility and willingness to serve on committees and task forces as needed to share knowledge and skill; champion a service line or need; and seeks opportunities to advance skill and scope of responsibilities 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 risk and proactively works to ensure compliance and safety standards. This includes assuring service meets or exceed licensure, regulatory and accreditation standards Applies the effective use of 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
*** Format Error Masters Nursing-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support
RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact or RN - Reg Nurse (Single State)
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 2 years of progressive experience in nursing management 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 as 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. Must be a 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 in 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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Respiratory 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.
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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.
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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
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