Per Diem Physical Therapist - Santa Maria
Brightstar Care of Santa Barbara and W. Ventura Counties job in Santa Maria, CA
Job DescriptionSalary:
BrightStar Care of Santa Barbara is the only Joint Commission accredited homecare agency in Santa Barbara County and 5 time recipient of the Home Care Pulse "Employer of Choice" award!
COME GROW WITH US!! We've recently expanded our service area to include Northern Santa Barbara County and are recruiting new team members to work in the area as cases arise.
We are looking for an experienced Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist to join our patient rehabilitation team and provide therapy and rehabilitations services to patients in our physical therapy facility.
Are you a compassionate healer who cares about their patients and is committed to helping them recover their independence and mobility?
Do you have experience working with a wide range of patient injuries and age groups?
Are you always ready to learn new techniques to further patient care?
In this role, you'll partner with new and ongoing patients to create a Plan of Treatment and determine appropriate exercises, procedures and techniques required to promote effective, safe recovery. You'll be responsible for coordinating with any healthcare professionals that are working with their patients and referring patients to specialists when appropriate.
***Responsibilities for Physical Therapist***
- Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to APTA standards of practice as well as state standards.
- Develop Plan of Treatment for each patient based on initial and ongoing assessments
- Implement Plan of Treatment on a consistent schedule and adjust this schedule and plan according to patient progress.
- Document patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures.
- Evaluate mobility, strength and current level of patient function, while setting goals to improve in these areas that are scaled to patient abilities and realistically attainable.
- Report patient progress to patient, patient caregivers and loved ones, facility staff and healthcare professionals involved in ongoing treatment/care of patients.
- Develop a plan for patients following completion of their Plan of Treatment with appropriate in-home care services.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications, etc.
- Assist other facility staff members as needed to provide care and create a clean, orderly and effective environment for rehabilitation and physical therapy.
- May be required to travel up to a 30 mile radius.
***Qualifications***
- Valid CA Physical Therapy License
- 1yr of experience
- Driver's License & dependable transportation
As a Joint Commission Accredited agency and we follow all of the recommended safety processes and procedures from them, the CDC, and OSHA.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Physical Therapy Assistant PT Days Acute Care Therapies
Marietta, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Overview
The Physical Therapy Assistant, under the direction of the Physical Therapist collaborates in planning and implementing programs that help to restore or improve function in mobility, strength, coordination, and range of motion in patients suffering from disease or injury. 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 with this role.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions
Provision of Care
* Implements the physical therapy treatment plan under the direction of the physical therapist.
* Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patient towards goals.
* Revises goals/plan of care in collaboration with the physical therapist and patient/family
* Provides ongoing patient/family education and training
* Provides discharge instructions, follow-up and referral to community resources as appropriate
* Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services.
Documentation
* Documents 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.
* Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients,
* Consistently applies AIDET principles in all interactions with patients.
* Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients. Treats patients and fellow team members with respect. Fosters teamwork with trust, support and collaboration.
* Demonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles and implements appropriately
Professional Development
* Participates in professional development and mandatory education activities.
* Completes core and annual competencies according to established departmental timelines.
* Completes all educational requirements required by discipline to maintain licensure.
* Participates in orientation and training of new employees.
* Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system mandatory requirements
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Qualifications
Required Minimum Education
High school diploma Required or
equivalent Required and
graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant program. Required
Required Minimum Experience
Required Minimum Skills
Effective communication skills, customer service focused, team oriented, and basic computer skills.
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
Physical Therapist Asst Required
Basic Life Support Required
BLS - Instructor Required
BLS - Provisional Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications
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Director, Nursing - Emergency Department
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
Job Summary:
This leader will oversee the Emergency Department at Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center.
The Director of Nursing is a registered professional nurse who provides leadership and management of a specific service line through the application of advanced competencies in communication; job knowledge, professionalism and business skills. This leader is a member of the chief nursing officer's administrative team and may serve as her/his designee for assigned responsibilities. He/she reports to the nursing operations leader and demonstrates own leadership to effectively partner with nursing leadership, hospital vice presidents, medical staff and other departments to create a center of excellence for their specialty service and to meet or exceed the hospital's mission, vision and goals. This leader administers to two or more cost centers with a range of 50 to 200 FTEs in a hospital or specialty hospital in a smaller rural community area or system accountability for a domain of nursing practice. The Director of Nursing handles a budget less than 80 million dollars.
The Director of Nursing provides direct leadership for a group of nurse managers and others 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, employment of transformation leadership, managing by walking around, and instilling an accountability-based practice setting. The director of nursing serves as sponsor for performance improvement; inspires others to seek opportunities to grow and improve their performance and successfully applies lean and evidenced based practice to ensure all targets pillar outcomes are achieved. This leader 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 leader 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
* a. 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
* b. Successfully works with the nurse manager to employ change management strategies and instills in self and others the curiosity to explore new knowledge and ideas.
Resources and Support
* a. 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
* b. Serves to support the nurse managers 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
* c. 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
* d. Hires and develops an engaged team of leaders and staff that raises eachothers performance to achieve top percentile standing in all pillar goals
Interdisciplinary Teamwork and Collaboration
* a. 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
* b. 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
* c. Creates opportunities for self and leaders to grow professionally and implements a desirable workplace to recruit and retain talented leaders and staff
Professional Development
* a. 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.
* b. 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
* a. 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.
* b. 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 of Nursing is required
Masters degree is required.
In lieu of Masters degree, must be enrolled in a graduate program with
completion expected within 12 months of hire date.
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
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse; includes three (3) years of progressive operational leadership to include direct management of others and financial management is required.
Experience managing department-level budget and metrics strongly preferred.
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Radiation Therapist, FT Days
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)
Competitive Sign-on Bonuses and Relocation Assistance Available - Apply Today!
Job Summary:
The Staff Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department applies ionizing radiation to a diverse population of patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. They must be capable of operating radiation-producing equipment utilizing radiation safety measures and be able to perform a series of complex and precise technical procedures.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Participates in Quality Control monitoring.
- a.Delivers consistent precise therapy to a designated treatment area.
- b.Demonstrates skill in patient assessment, performing procedures and giving specialty care to patients, considering the age of the patient and appropriately adopts care for age (adolescent, adult and geriatrics).
- c.Documents appropriately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- d.Demonstrates a willingness to perform additional tasks and gives assistance when necessary to others.
- e.Recognizes own limitations and/or needs and seeks assistance as needed.
- f.Reports adverse reactions to physician immediately and follows policy and procedure (P/P) for documentation.
- g.Educates patient/family on expected side effects, use of blocks, wedges and other treatment aids.
- h.Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physician prescription.
- i.Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physicists instruction in chart or computer. Follows proper procedure to ensure safety to self and patient.
- a.Assesses mobility of patients and manages accordingly, looks at EMR for fall precautions.
- b.Wears radiation safety badges at all times.
- c.Practices universal precautions.
- d.Participates in daily warm-up procedures to ensure output is within tolerances
- e.Advises manager of any discrepancies and any material item that needs replaced or fixed as soon as possible Understands and completes correctly all patient set-ups
- a.Simulates new patients and/or patients with new treatment fields with no errors and according to physicians written order in EMR.
- b.Schedules patients appropriately and always lets patient know of any changes prior to changes being made. Miscellaneous items
- a.Will do other tasks as assigned
- b.Participates in on-call rotation
- c.Is active as a student clinical instructor with both RTT and RTR students. Will evaluate and give feedback to both students and Clinical Advisor.
Required Minimum Education:
Associate's Degree Must be a graduate from an accredited Radiation therapy program Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
ARRT Radiation Therapy
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 2 years Experience in Radiation Therapy Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Demonstrates ability to treat/simulate patients.
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Registered Nurse (RN), Surgery/Bariatric- Acute Care
Marietta, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Night (United States of America)
SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE
Shift: Full-time Nights 7p-7a
Overview
The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values.
It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions
Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
A.Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes
B.Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity
C.Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patient's goals the focus of the plan of care.
D.Practices using current clinical practice standards.
Teamwork and Collaboration
A.Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment
B.Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
C.Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system.
Professional Development and Initiative
A.Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education.
B.Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce, modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment
Evidence Based Practice and Research
A.Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating patient care products.
B.Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems' safety absolutes
C.Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence-based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions.
Resources and Support
A.Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care.
B.Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc).
C.Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources.
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Qualifications
Required Minimum Education
Associate's Degree in nursing or Graduate of accredited/approved school of nursing Required
Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred
Required Minimum Experience
Less than 1 year Completion of accredited/ approved school of nursing with requisition clinical hours Required
direct patient care experience Preferred
Required Minimum Skills
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
Reg Nurse (Single State) Required
RN - Multi-state Compact Required
Basic Life Support Required
BLS - Instructor Required
BLS - Provisional Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications
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RN Clinical Nurse WMCG - 5W Acute Care - Medicine - FT - Night
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.
Work Shift
Night (United States of America) Job Summary:
Registered Nurses provide quality nursing services by working with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, and
evaluate patients' care and by providing a positive, supportive environment. The Registered Nurse is the front-line
representative of the patient care team often serving as the intermediary between the patient and family, the provider(s),
and other care team members. This role is expected to: participate in performance improvement initiatives; maintain
professional competence; develop others; uphold confidentiality, safety, and professional standards; and support Shared
Governance through service on councils or sponsored activities.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Patient Care and Care Coordination: Monitors, examines, and evaluates the patients conditions. Assists with
the care plan and takes appropriate actions to promote the patients short/long-term outcomes and wellbeing.
Delivers care plan as outlined, applying independent judgment where appropriate. Collaborates with
and communicates patient care plans with other staff, as appropriate. Prioritizes and coordinates optimum
daily patient flow and patient experience. Delivers safe and effective care according to policies and
procedures. Maintains appropriate documentation of patient assessment, changes in condition, care
delivered, education provided, and any incidents or exceptions related to standards of care or compliance
with hospital policy.
Patient Advocacy and Satisfaction: Listens to concerns, probes in-depth to understand the needs and
concerns, and responds to patient needs in an appropriately timed manner. Serves as an educational
resource for patients and families on health-related issues. Communicates necessary patient information to
family, licensed care providers, and other staff. Embraces the concept of patient- and family-centered care
to maintain patient, family, staff, and physician satisfaction. Prioritizes actions according to patient needs and
provides input into the plan of care by reporting pertinent information involving the patient and family to the
appropriate individuals in accordance with confidentiality standards.
Performance Improvement: Seeks opportunities to improve the work environment and processes.
Contributes ideas to help identify solutions and supports change implementation. Supports and contributes
to improvement initiatives aligned with achieving better patient quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, staff
satisfaction, and organizational financial performance.
Professional Competency and Growth: Maintains professional licenses and certifications. Completes all
required training. Self-identifies and self-manages training and development opportunities. Is involved in
professional organizations. Keeps current with research literature and industry best practices. Seeks
opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
Professional Leadership: Fosters the growth and development of other nurses through mentorship and
preceptorship. Contributes to a positive and supportive work environment. Adheres to all confidentiality,
safety, and professional standards. Acts with professionalism embrace shared governance principles and
demonstrate integrity. Holds self and others accountable for practice by participating in the peer feedback
process. Positively promotes the nursing profession and assists with the recruitment of nurses to AU Health.
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:
Associates Nursing or Bachelors Nursing or Masters Nursing-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
BLS - Instructor or Basic Life Support
Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN - Multi-state Compact
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
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Respiratory Therapist II NP CH Nights NICU required
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.
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilites 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 for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Qualifications
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 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.
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
Registered Respiratory Therapi Required
Respiratory Care Prof Required
Basic Life Support Required
BLS - Instructor Required
BLS - Provisional Required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Required
ACLS - Instructor Required
ACLS - Provisional Required
Pediatric Adv Life Support Required
PALS - Instructor Required
PALS - Provisional Required
Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr Required
NRP - Instructor Required
NRP-Provisional Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications
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Clinical Coordinator (RN), Advanced Care Unit
Winchester, KY job
Clark Regional Medical Center
Clinical Coordinator (RN), Advanced Care Unit
Job Type: Full Time |Nights
10k Sign On Bonus
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. Clark Regional Medical Center is a 79 bed community hospital featuring updated technology including new and expanded services such as Diagnostic Services, larger capacity Emergency Services, home-like Labor and Delivery Suites, and a skilled nursing facility. The campus also includes a 45,000 square foot Medical Plaza housing the Clark Clinic, Diagnostic Center for Women, Center for Rehabilitation, Specialty Clinic and Anticoagulation Clinic.
Where We Are:
Winchester offers a truly original experience to all with so much to do and see. Just a short drive from Lexington, the "Horse Capital of the World," and the Red River Gorge, you can experience all the beauty and excitement nature has to offer.
Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits
Competitive Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Free Parking
Membership discounts with local gyms and community businesses
And much more...
Position Summary:
A Clinical Coordinator assists with the daily coordination of personnel and resources within the scope of assignment. Acts as the liaison between the nursing departments and all of the ancillary departments to promote continuity of care, optimal patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, cost efficiency and compliance.
Coordinates staff scheduling, educational/development activities, and performance evaluations.
Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of clinical services.
Performs quality assurance studies and assists with implementation of QA/QI initiatives.
Serves as a resource to staff and external contacts on issues related to patient care, patient flow and clinical standards, policies and procedures.
Monitors departmental compliance with applicable requirements, including accreditation, legal, and The Joint Commission.
Will assume required call for department when scheduled. Call will be split between other Clinical Coordinators during scheduling period.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates Degree in Nursing,
required
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing,
preferred
KY RN state licensure or compact licensure,
required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS; within 7 days of hire
Handle with care within 30 days of hire
Prefer National Certification in area of specialty or within 2 years of hire date
EEOC Statement:
Clark 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.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Speech Pathologist FT Days Acute Care Therapies
Marietta, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary:
The Speech Language Pathologist Fellow 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 and care team. Receives supervision, as required by ASHA, which includes reviewing diagnostic reports/treatment records/plans of treatment, monitoring the Clinical Fellow's participation in case conferences/professional meetings and/or evaluating work by consulting with colleagues, clients and their families. Services are provided across the full continuum and rendered in a cost conscious, quality focused and customeroriented manner. Compliance with all applicable regulatory standards is required in this role.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Patient Assessment
- In collaboration with the physician, responsible for the establishment and ongoing evaluation of treatment programs, plan of care, goals and discharge plans for the patients as related to speech, language, cognition, voice and swallowing.
- Establishes a plan of care in conjunction with the patient and/or family members.
- Establishes realistic discharge plan incorporating patient and/or family member goals. Treatment Planning and Provision of Care
- Implements the speech language therapy treatment plan
- Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patient towards goals.
- Revises goals/plan of care with patient/family input
- Provides ongoing patient/family education and training
- Provides discharge instructions, follow-up and referral to community resources as appropriate
- Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services. Documentation
- Documents the evaluation and plan of care according to departmental guidelines
- Documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols
- Completes and submits family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines General requirements
- Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty.
- Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together.
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
- Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure.
- Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including wearing and displaying ID badge appropriately.
- Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members. Attends and participates in staff meetings, required inservices, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested.
- Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner.
- Observes infection prevention precautions Customer Service
- Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service. Strives to make a difference in the lives of our employees and patients.
- Consistently applies AIDET principles in all interactions with patients.
- Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients. Treats patients and fellow team members with respect. Fosters teamwork with trust, support and collaboration.
- Demonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles and implements appropriately Professional Development
- Participates in professional development and mandatory education activities.
- Completes core and annual competencies according to established departmental timelines.
- Completes all educational requirements required by discipline to maintain licensure.
- Participates in orientation and training of new employees.
- Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system mandatory requirements
Required Minimum Education:
Graduate from an accredited speech-language pathology program. Required and
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or other related degree. Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Speech Language Pathologist
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Required Minimum Skills:
Effective communication skills,
customer service focused,
team oriented, and
basic computer skills.
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Caregiver
Santa Maria, CA job
Responsive recruiter Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Competitive salary
Paid time off
Training & development
Wellness resources
🏠Visiting Angels - Santa Barbara & Santa Maria Counties Make a Difference in Someone's Life Every Day!
About Us:
Visiting Angels is a leading provider of non-medical home care services, helping seniors maintain their independence and quality of life in the comfort of their own homes. Our Santa Barbara and Santa Maria locations are seeking compassionate individuals to join our caring team.
Position Overview:
We're looking for dedicated Caregivers who want to make a meaningful impact in their community by providing essential support to seniors. If you have a heart for helping others and desire a rewarding career, we want to meet you!
Essential Responsibilities:
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
• Assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, grooming)
• Help with light housekeeping and meal preparation
• Provide medication reminders
• Assist with mobility and transportation to appointments
• Monitor and report changes in client condition
• Maintain a safe and clean environment
Qualifications:
• Genuine compassion for seniors and a desire to help others
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
• Experience with Alzheimer's care
• Physical ability to assist clients with mobility
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous caregiving experience preferred (but willing to train the right candidates)
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willing to obtain)
Schedule : Mon to Fri 8 am to 6 pm
Join our team of compassionate caregivers and help make a difference in your community! Visiting Angels is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment. Compensation: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers. No matter the name, what they all have in common is a calling to care for people in the comfort of their own homes.
This agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the agency location, and not to Home Care Evolution Corporate.
Auto-ApplyIn Home Caregiver
San Luis Obispo, CA job
If you're looking to work for a company that improves the lives of others, invests in their employees, and provides a welcoming work environment, you should join the Senior Helpers team. By providing care to our clients, our caregivers make a direct impact on helping seniors age in the comfort of their own home. Apply today!
Job Responsibilities:
Provide caring companionship through conversation, help with hobbies, meal preparation, and more
Assist with diet monitoring, walking, personal hygiene care, and other activities of daily living.
Assist with non-medical care needs including normal aging challenges and hospital recovery
Job Qualifications:
Willingness to learn new skills to better the lives of our clients
Proficient communication skills
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks as assigned
Benefits for Caregivers:
Competitive Pay - starting at $19.00 per hour
Flexible Schedule
Enriching career that fosters professional growth
What Employees are Saying:
95% of employees reported that they feel their work has special meaning and “is not just a job”
94% of employees reported that they were made to feel welcome when they joined Senior Helpers
93% of employees reported that management trusts people to do a good job without watching over their shoulders.
About the Company:
Since 2002, Senior Helpers is the nation's premier provider of in-home senior care, with locations all across the country. Senior Helpers has rapidly built a reputation for providing the best in dependable, consistent and affordable non-medical senior care services. Our services range from specialized care for those with chronic diseases to companion services for seniors looking for assistance with daily activities.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Auto-ApplyOccupational Therapist PRN Acute Care Therapies
Marietta, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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Day (United States of America) Job Summary:
The occupational therapist assesses, plans, organizes and participates in rehabilitative programs that help to restore or improve function in activities of daily living, functional mobility, cognitive tasks, strength, coordination and range of motion in patients suffering from disease or injury. 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 occupational 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 the occupational therapy needs of the patient.
* 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 approp.
* 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 teamworkwith trust, support and collaboration.
* Dmonstrates 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. Also includes surgery if interested.
* 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:
Masters Occupational Therapy or Bachelors Occupational Therapy
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
OT - Occupational Therapist
BLS - 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 Nurse (RN) - Float Pool - Augusta, GA
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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Various (United States of America) Position Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional registered nurse responsible for the nursing care of a defined patient population. Care is provided through the use of the nursing process and in a manner that is cost effective while maintaining quality of care and optimal patient outcomes. The RN performs assessments, planning, and implementation of nursing interventions and evaluates the effectiveness of care. The RN participates in unit based and organizational quality improvement initiatives, meets continuing education requirements, participates in student/new employee orientations/teaching activities, upholds Patient Care Services philosophy and objectives, demonstrates professional growth and development through involvement in professional organizations, reviews professional literature and participates in continuing education programs.
Position Requirements: Graduate from an accredited/approved school of nursing and 2 years or more of experience in RN experience in related area (floor or critical care). Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS). ACLS, PALS, or NRP (only in select units/departments) must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Current Registered Nursing License (Georgia) or qualifying multi-state compact license.
Preferred Requirements: Bachelor's of Nursing. National specialty certification applicable to area of practice.
Scheduling Requirements: Every other weekend and two minor and one major holiday
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In Home Caregiver/CNA
San Luis Obispo, CA job
SENIOR HELPERS IS HIRING NOW! SEEKING COMPASSIONATE HOME CARE AIDES DEDICATED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE'S LIVES!
APPLY ONLINE NOW: **************************************************
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Competitive pay scales starting from $19.50 per hour.
Flexible hours: 4-12 hour shifts, AMs/PMs, Overnights, and Weekends.
PAID Home Care Aide registration (if not currently active).
PAID required online training and FREE access to on-going learning.
PAID sick leave.
PAID travel time, mileage reimbursements.
Generous Referral Bonuses and Gift Card Incentives.
Access to Group Medical, Dental, and Vision (FTE).
401K retirement savings plan.
All work-required PPE supplied by Senior Helpers SLO.
24/7 support from Admin staff.
ABOUT US
Senior Helpers San Luis Obispo County is the premier provider of in-home senior care. We provide tailored in-home care services to Seniors.
SERVICE AREAS
Serving clients across San Luis Obispo County including San Luis Obispo, Atascadero, Los Osos, Pismo Beach, Morro Bay, Paso Robles, Arroyo Grande, Oceano, Cambria, Templeton, Pismo Beach, Avilla Beach and Nipomo.
HOME CARE AIDE DUTIES
Companion Care: Companionship, activities, hydration and nutrition reminders, light housekeeping, shopping and running errands, meal prep, laundry, med reminders, rides to errands and appointments.
Personal Care: (In addition to Companion care duties) Grooming, stand-by or assist with showering and toileting, fall prevention, Parkinson's and dementia care, monitor vitals and report changes in care needs.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must have a working Smartphone (biweekly reimbursement provided).
Read, write, and speak English at an average adult level.
Valid driver license with no serious driving violations.
Access to reliable vehicle for transportation to/from work.
Obtain a lifetime criminal record background clearance (LiveScan) from Dept. of Justice / FBI.
Register with the state of California as a Home Care Aide.
Auto-ApplyDayshift Caregiver
Santa Maria, CA job
Responsive recruiter Benefits:
Competitive salary
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Wellness resources
About Us: Visiting Angels is a leading provider of non-medical home care services, helping seniors maintain their independence and quality of life in the comfort of their own homes. Our Santa Barbara and Santa Maria locations are seeking compassionate individuals to join our caring team.
Position Overview:
We're looking for dedicated Caregivers who want to make a meaningful impact in their community by providing essential support to seniors. If you have a heart for helping others and desire a rewarding career, we want to meet you!
Essential Responsibilities:
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
• Assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, grooming)
• Help with light housekeeping and meal preparation
• Provide medication reminders
• Assist with mobility and transportation to appointments
• Monitor and report changes in client condition
• Maintain a safe and clean environment
Qualifications:
• Genuine compassion for seniors and a desire to help others
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
• Physical ability to assist clients with mobility
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous caregiving experience preferred (but willing to train the right candidates)
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willing to obtain)
Schedule Available: Daytime shift, MWF
Join our team of compassionate caregivers and help make a difference in your community! Visiting Angels is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment. Compensation: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers. No matter the name, what they all have in common is a calling to care for people in the comfort of their own homes.
This agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the agency location, and not to Home Care Evolution Corporate.
Auto-ApplyFT Day Radiation Therapist
Hiram, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Wellstar Paulding in Hiram, Georgia is seeking a FT Radiation Therapist. The Radiation Therapist in the Radiation Oncology Department applies ionizing radiation to a diverse population of patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. They must be capable of operating radiation-producing equipment utilizing radiation safety measures and be able to perform a series of complex and precise technical procedures.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Participates in Quality Control Monitoring.
• Delivers consistent precise therapy to a designated treatment area.
• Demonstrates skill in patient assessment, performing procedures and giving specialty care to patients, considering the age of the patient and appropriately adopts care for age (adolescent, adult and geriatrics).
• Documents appropriately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Demonstrates a willingness to perform additional tasks and gives assistance when necessary to others.
• Recognizes own limitations and/or needs and seeks assistance as needed.
• Reports adverse reactions to physician immediately and follows policy and procedure (P/P) for documentation.
• Educates patient/family on expected side effects, use of blocks, wedges and other treatment aids.
• Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physician prescription.
• Follows P/P to ensure precise treatment per physicist's instruction in chart or computer.
Follows proper procedure to ensure safety to self and patient.
• Assesses mobility of patients and manages accordingly, looks at EMR for fall precautions.
• Wears radiation safety badges at all times.
• Practices universal precautions.
• Participates in daily warm-up procedures to ensure output is within tolerances
• Advises manager of any discrepancies and any material item that needs replaced or fixed as soon as possible
Understands and completes correctly all patient set-ups
• Simulates new patients and/or patients with new treatment fields with no errors and according to physician's written order in EMR.
• Schedules patients appropriately and always lets patient know of any changes prior to changes being made.
Miscellaneous Items
• Will do other tasks as assigned
• Participates in on-call rotation
• Is active as a student clinical instructor with both RTT and RTR students. Will evaluate and give feedback to both students and Clinical Advisor.
Required Minimum Education:
• Associate's Degree Must be a graduate from an accredited Radiation therapy program Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
• ARRT Radiation Therapy Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications: n/a
Required Minimum Experience:
• Minimum 2 years Experience in Radiation Therapy Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
• Demonstrates ability to treat/simulate patients.
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7662 - Respiratory Therapist II PRN CH NF
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
Night (United States of America) Job Summary: The Respiratory Therapist III is responsible for medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge, experience, and the evaluate-and-treat process. The RT III 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 III is responsible for patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self-developmental activities. The RT III is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs. The RT III addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. Promotes and models RT best practices. Actively engages in PI projects. Demonstrates ability and willingness to serve in a preceptor capacity for new employees and RT students. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: 1.Provides Customer Service a. Completion of patient care, documentation and education b. Team approach to service c. Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment d. Provides supportive environment for students and staff 2. Administers Quality Patient Care a. Performs patient assessment & assessment for therapy b. Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient care c. Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen & medical gas therapy d. Performs ventilator management, weaning, wave form graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care) e. Performs arterial blood gas sampling & analysis f. Educates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students and peers g. Location Specific: Assisting in invasive and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing 3. Provides Safe & Quality Environment a. Promotes current and accurate electronic orders, charting and charging b. Promotes high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc) c. Promotes Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care d. Promotes evidence-based practice e. PI Projects f. Reviews the revised and new DPPs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education:
Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
RCP - Respiratory Care Prof
NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapi
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support or ARC-PALS - Amer Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS-I - PALS - Instructor
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program or ARC-NALS - Amer Red Cross Neonatal Advanced Life Support or NRP-I - NRP - Instructor or NRP-P - NRP-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Current advance credential with a minimum of two (2) years clinical experience to work in all critical care areas but not limited to Adult ICU, CVICU, BURN, NICU, Emergency Departments (Adult and Pediatric) as it relates each facility. Required Required Minimum Skills: Ability to communicate well, critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care personnel 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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Speech Pathologist PRN-acute care therapies
Roswell, GA job
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary:
The speech language pathologist evaluates patients and develops the speech/language plan of care in the areas of speech, language, voice, cognition and swallowing in collaboration with the physician. Services are provided across the full continuum and rendered in a cost conscious, quality focused and customer oriented manner. Compliance with all applicable regulatory standards is also required in this role.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Patient Assessment - In collaboration with the physician, responsible for the establishment and ongoing evaluation of treatment programs, plan of care, goals and discharge plans for the patients as related to speech, language, cognition, voice and swallowing. - Establishes a plan of care in conjunction with the patient and/or family members. - Establishes realistic discharge plan incorporating patient and/or family member goals. Treatment Planning and Provision of Care - Implements the speech language therapy treatment plan - Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patient towards goals. - Revises goals/plan of care with patient/family input - Provides ongoing patient/family education and training - Provides discharge instructions, follow-up and referral to community resources as appropriate - Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services. Documentation - Documents the evaluation and plan of care according to departmental guidelines - Documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols - Completes and submits family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines General requirements - Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty. - Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together. - Maintains confidentiality of all patient information. - Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure. - Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including wearing and displaying ID badge appropriately. - Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members. Attends and participates in staff meetings, required inservices, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested. - Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner. - Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner. - Observes infection prevention precautions Customer Service - Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service. Strives to make a difference in the lives of our employees and patients. - Consistently applies AIDET principles in all interactions with patients. - Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients. Treats patients and fellow team members with respect. Fosters teamwork with trust, support and collaboration. - Demonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles and implements appropriately Professional Development - Participates in professional development and mandatory education activities. - Completes core and annual competencies according to established departmental timelines. - Completes all educational requirements required by discipline to maintain licensure. - Participates in orientation and training of new employees. - Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system mandatory requirements
Required Minimum Education:
Graduate from an accredited speech-language pathology program. Required and Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or other related degree. Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
Speech Language Pathologist 1.00 Required Basic Life Support 2.00 Required BLS - Instructor 2.00 Required BLS - Provisional 2.00 Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications:
Required Minimum Experience:
Required Minimum Skills:
Effective communication skills, customer service focused, team oriented, and basic computer skills.
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Caregiver
Santa Maria, CA job
Job DescriptionBenefits:
Flexible schedule
Competitive salary
Paid time off
Training & development
Wellness resources
Visiting Angels - Santa Barbara & Santa Maria Counties
Make a Difference in Someone's Life Every Day!
About Us:
Visiting Angels is a leading provider of non-medical home care services, helping seniors maintain their independence and quality of life in the comfort of their own homes. Our Santa Barbara and Santa Maria locations are seeking compassionate individuals to join our caring team.
Position Overview:
We're looking for dedicated Caregivers who want to make a meaningful impact in their community by providing essential support to seniors. If you have a heart for helping others and desire a rewarding career, we want to meet you!
Essential Responsibilities:
Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
Assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, grooming)
Help with light housekeeping and meal preparation
Provide medication reminders
Assist with mobility and transportation to appointments
Monitor and report changes in client condition
Maintain a safe and clean environment
Qualifications:
Genuine compassion for seniors and a desire to help others
Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
Experience with Alzheimer's care
Physical ability to assist clients with mobility
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Previous caregiving experience preferred (but willing to train the right candidates)
CPR and First Aid certification (or willing to obtain)
Schedule : Mon to Fri 8 am to 6 pm
Join our team of compassionate caregivers and help make a difference in your community! Visiting Angels is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment.
RN Critical Care - Fulltime - Days - W.E.S.T. Float Team - MCG Augusta
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.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America) Float With Purpose - Join the Wellstar WEST Float Team!
Be the difference. Be the movement. Be WEST!
Are you an experienced LPN looking for variety, flexibility, and the chance to make a real impact every day? Step into a role that breaks the routine and brings something new with every shift - join the Wellstar Enterprise Support Team (WEST)!
As a WEST Float LPN, you'll bring your skills where they're needed most across multiple Wellstar facilities - supporting teams, uplifting patients, and making a meaningful difference throughout our health system.
Why You'll Love Floating with WEST:
Change Lives Daily - Deliver direct, high-quality care across diverse units
Expand Your Expertise - Gain experience in multiple specialties and sharpen your clinical skills
Thrive in a Team That's Got Your Back - Work with supportive professionals who value collaboration, communication, and compassion
What You'll Do (a.k.a. Your Superpowers in Action):
Patient Care & Coordination
Deliver compassionate, skilled patient care under RN supervision.
Perform assessments, procedures, and interventions based on physician orders.
Collaborate with RNs, therapists, and care teams to ensure seamless care.
Be the eyes and ears for changes in patient condition, helping adjust care plans in real time.
Stay focused and efficient while keeping patients at the heart of everything you do.
Patient & Caregiver Education
Educate patients and families on self-care practices and safety.
Be initiative-taking in identifying and reporting any safety concerns.
Communication & Documentation
Keep documentation accurate, timely, and compliant.
Jump into care team huddles, share insights, and keep communication flowing.
Professional Growth & Team Support
Stay sharp through ongoing training, in-services, and continuing education.
Participate in projects and help drive success wherever you're placed.
Requirements You'll Bring to the Table:
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent -
Required.
Licensure
Current LPN license in the state of Georgia -
Required
Experience
At least 3+ years of recent medical-surgical or acute care nursing experience -
Required.
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association -
Required
Skills That Make You Stand Out:
Clinical confidence and keen assessment skills
Strong organizational and time-management chops
Clear communicator - both with patients and your team
Quick thinker, calm under pressure, and always patient-focused
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.