Chapters Health System jobs in Marietta, GA - 75207 jobs

It's inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you'll realize it's more than a job. It's a mission. We're committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success! The CNA performs personal care, homemaker assistance and defined nursing procedures for patients and their caregivers while under RN direction and supervision. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience Current certification as CNA in the state in which employee will be working Minimum of six (6) months of CNA or Home Health Aide experience preferred Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. For current Hope Employees: BLS should be obtained by January 1, 2025 For current Capital Caring employees: BLS should be obtained by November 1, 2024 Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy Reliable transportation to meet work schedule Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms Ability to communicate (written and verbal) in English Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for ill patients and their families Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation Must be able to physically access any home or facility in assigned area (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) Must be able/willing to have contact with individuals with communicable diseases Competencies: Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position Responsibilities of all employees: Represent Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices Observe Company's health, safety and security practices Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within Company Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner Promote Company through participation in community and professional organizations Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels • Improve own professional knowledge and skill level Advance electronic media skills. Support company research and educational activities Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position. Job Responsibilities: Maintains competencies/contact hours as required by Company and regulations. Provides only patient/caregiver services according to written Aide/Caregiver Plan of Care and Company policies and procedure. Practices safe and proper body mechanics relative to moving, positioning and transferring patients. Assists patient and or caregiver in maintaining a clean and safe home. Provides caregiver relief as part of the Plan of Care. Transports supplies, lab specimens, documents and other items needed to meet the Plan of Care as requested by the RN. Under the direction or supervision of an RN, the Aide may perform activities that promote activities of daily living. Contributes to the development of the Plan of Care by reporting observations to RN. Communicates any significant issues or symptoms to the RN or Clinical Manager. During times of emergencies (i.e. Hurricanes, etc.), the LPN may be required to report to work at a location designated by the company, to ensure continuity of services. This may include reporting to work ahead of your scheduled date/time due to planned lock down of unit, and staying overnight(s) based on duration of emergency Performs other duties as assigned. Some locations may require: Cross training to field (home/facility/admission) positions of equal licensure/certification and scope when hospice house census calls for flexible staffing. Physical Demands for Post Offer/Pre-Placement (The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.): While performing the duties of this job, the following abilities are required: see; hear; talk; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel. Frequently required to: safely transfer/ambulate patients; stand; sit; reach with hands/arms; lift; bend; pull; push; balance. Occasionally required to: stoop/crouch; kneel; climb stairs. Compensation Pay Range: $18.13 - $26.06 This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy. All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit **********************************

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 RN Clinical Charge Nurse is responsible for directing and overseeing the daily activities of the unit on an assigned shift to assure successful safe delivery of care. The Charge Nurse is a caregiver and often takes modified patient care assignment. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Nursing Practice Model and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. Expectations of practice include: accountability; responsibility and authority for the practice of nursing; effective teamwork; delegation; communication; respect; personal development; and development of team members. The role contributes to the establishment and maintenance of practices that ensure excellence in patient care, provides for the efficient use of resources, and undertakes leadership task such as staff schedules, unit patient flow, subject matter expertise for clinical concerns, physician rounding, committee involvement, survey readiness, and other task as assigned by the manager, which are basic to the department's ability to function in a smooth and effective manner. The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is a resource to other areas opportunity to learn about operational functionality and hospital/facility awareness. He/she is assists in the growth and development of team members in the unit to help build department skills sets and to inspire expertise. This leader brings with him or her ability to build rapport between nurses and physicians to continue service to the patients and is a role model to others. It is expected that all RN Clinical Charge Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals. She/he possesses (advanced) clinical expertise and utilizes this expertise to support and promote the delivery of safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care and serves as a partner in care. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Resources and Support * Monitors equipment inventory, location and utilization to ensure staff have tools and equipment needed to perform their job. * Participates in planning and requesting resources for providing high quality care and assists in acquiring appropriate staffing during unexpected staffing shortages or surges in census. * Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care. Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc). Tactical Responsibilities * Make Patient Assignments. * Consideration for new grads, float and type of patient. * Daily Discharge/Length of Stay Review. * Round with Physicians/Surgeons. * Assign Surgery Beds In Conjunction with Surgery Schedule. * Consult with Supervisor Nursing Administration (House Supervisor) on Bed Flow and Availability. * Emergency Services: Assignments for sections, manage waiting room, multiple areas open at different times. Exemplary Practice and Outcomes * Rounds on every patient daily to evaluate quality and appropriateness of patient care including corrective action when needed utilizing peer coaching and accountability. * Performs or provides oversight for the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice; analytical/critical thinking insuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships; caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes. * Provides or provides oversight for relationship based care delivery patient-centered care by partnering with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using comprehensive hand-off communication processes; interdisciplinary evaluation and communication (i.e., unit rounds, case reviews, peer review, etc.); just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient informed using appropriate communication tools and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care. * Practices using current clinical practice standards with a focus on safety and quality . * Within the Emergency Department Setting: Charge Nurse rounds on patients in a modified method in conjunction with nurses to focus on patient safety concerns and patient care. Teamwork and Collaboration * Communicates with nurse manager and/or assistant nurse manager any needs or concerns pertaining to care delivery or employee performance. * Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care which includes promotion of interdisciplinary communication and regular interdisciplinary planning/rounds; completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment (Interdisciplinary rounds do not apply in the Emergency Services setting). * Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. * Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary processes and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system. Professional Development * Ensures patient/family/staff confidentiality and corporate compliance for self (and accountability for team members) requirements including completing all required mandatory education and proficiencies. * Serves as a preceptor (or mentor) for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment. Evidence Based Practice and Research * Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision making process in evaluating patient care products. * Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional.association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems safety absolutes. * Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advance evidence based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources, data, and evidence to address practice questions. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred 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):Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 1 year nursing experience Required or Minimum 2 years Preferred and Experience as relief charge with clinical expertise Preferred Required Minimum Skills: 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.

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 Respiratory Care Intern provides limited respiratory care procedures designated by submitted clinical skills competency from the accredited Respiratory Care program he/she is enrolled in and validated by the respiratory department. Duties and responsibilities are under the direct supervision of a credentialed Respiratory Care Professional. Performance of this job will also require a close working relationship with the medical staff and respiratory care leadership. Good customer relations, assessment and communication skills are a must for this job. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Service * Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment Quality and Safety * Provides current clinical skill competency each semester * Perform limited respiratory care procedures * Maintain high-level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc.) Safe Environment * Maintain clean work environment * Clean, process, and deliver equipment * Stock equipment areas as needed Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma General or GED General or Accredited Program Respiratory Care-Preferred 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 Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Enrolled in a Respiratory Care Program that is recognized by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and the American Medical Association on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) or equivalent accepted by the Georgia Medical Board Required Completion of one semester in a formal AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy. Required Required Minimum Skills: Ability to utilize good judgment and understanding of clinical limitations. Excellent mental and cognitive skills for decision-making; effective communication skills and ability to establish and maintain good working relationship with physicians and other hospital personnel. 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.

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. 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.

Registered Nurse (RN) Senior Specialist Education Schedule: Day shift Your experience matters Sovah Health - Martinsville, VA is a 220-bed acute-care hospital providing over 22 medical specialties. Among the services we offer are a home health & hospice agency, advanced wound healing center, cardiac rehabilitation center, two cardiac catheterization labs, and medical & radiation oncology services, located in Martinsville, VA, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters. More about our team At SOVAH Health - Martinsville, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How you'll contribute A Senior Specialist Education who excels in this role: Collaborates with nurse managers and staff to assess the learning needs and competencies of staff. Designs, delivers, and assesses learning activities and curriculums related to clinical competencies, departmental/organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and the use of clinical information technologies. Serves as a consultant/mentor for staff in areas of program development, clinical practice, and professional development. Participates in the development, coordination, and delivery of new staff orientation and education activities. Assists in development and implementation of educational programs/learning aids for clinical and non-clinical associates. Plans, coordinates, organizes, implements, and evaluates orientation programs, continuing education, and in-services that enhance associate job performance. Keeps appropriate educational records. Maintains A-V equipment, books, 0and educational supplies. Prepares schedules as needed for educational in-services and coordinates with persons involved: i.e., presenters, community, departments. Conducts and assists others in orientation, in-services, continuing education, or workshops; meets requirements for providing contact hours, as requested. Maintains appropriate records, documentation for educational in-services, and educational records for associates' educational activities. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more. Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we're looking for The right person will be provide oversight for and participate in planning, direction, coordination, for the educational activities for the facility. This includes program development as well as staff education and patient education. The Senior Education Specialist serves as a resource person to staff and management. Applicants must have a current VA RN (or compact state) License. Additional requirements include: Graduate of a professional school of Nursing. Master's degree or currently enrolled in Master's in Nursing program required. Basic Life Support certification is required. Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience in an acute care hospital setting required, One (1) year of formal/informal teaching experience preferred One (1) year of management experience preferred EEOC Statement Sovah Health - Martinsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sovah Health - Martinsville is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. 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.

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 Various (United States of America) All Wellstar Locations Sign-On Bonus Offered Relocation Assistance Available Various Shifts Job Summary: The Surgical Technologist Certified functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care. He/she has knowledge, skill and ability to perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases (with an expectation on occasion to work above this level as cases require) as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment and instrumentation of the case and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team. DEFINITION: Certified Surgical Technologist required to have a certificate or associate's degree from a community college or a technical school and have passed the a competency examination through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or National Center for Competency Testing Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Knowledge, skill and ability of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team within moderate to high difficulty surgical cases as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment, and instrumentation of the case * Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure which includes review and utilization of appropriate preference card. * Assists with room set-up to include opening of sterile supplies. * Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medication/solutions needed for procedure in an accurate, aseptically prioritized, and timely manner, including reviewing and utilizing appropriate preference cards * Performs appropriate surgical counts with circulator. * Actively participates in the procedure pause/time-out. * Scrubs, gowns, and gloves; Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants. * Assists in draping sterile field. * Passes instruments to surgeon during the procedure. Maintains an organized back table and operative field. Able to anticipate and offer surgeon suggestions throughout the procedure for facilitating cases * Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure. * Prepares sterile dressings. * Actively participates in post procedure pause which includes accounting for proper handling of the specimens. * Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization, taking initiative to inform SPD of critical need instrument * Applies principles of asepsis to ensure the prevention of infection and safety of patients and employees * Prepares case carts according to procedure and preference cards. Reviews surgical schedule and assists clinical coordinator with preparation for future cases * Observes patients condition and immediately reports any changes or significant findings to the physician and Registered Nurse. * Proactively plans for the next steps in the progression of procedure as needed, demonstrating an ability to adjust without faltering when an emergency arises * Performs with the knowledge, skill, and ability within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases * Prepares OR room and other areas (as needed) for receiving patients, which includes stocking, cleaning equipment or storage areas, turns OR room over, orders/requests supplies, preparing instruments for future procedures, notification of specialty staff regarding needed instrumentation or equipment. * Maintains a financial stewardship related to supplies and equipment, only opening required supplies until requested by the surgeon Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care * 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 under supervision of the registered nurse * Always partners with the patient by verifying procedure and conducting relief bedside shift report. * Practices using current clinical practice standards under the supervision of the registered nurse * Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description including legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such as goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes. * Supports evidence-based practice and ethical accountability * Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. Promotes team spirit and positive work environment. * Serves as patient advocate including patient care and safety. * Assists other members of the team with between case and terminal cleaning of room. * Assists in preparing room for the next patient. * Assists in transporting patients. * Appropriately provides comfort and safety measures for specific age patient. * Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and collaborate with the health care team * Maintains positive attitude and flexibility in assignments Practice Development * Completes all initial and annual competencies, required mandatory education, population specific education, CBLs * Provides positive learning environment for students and new hires * Strives to make the Wellstar Standards of behavior part of daily work activity * Participates in any new training related to new policies, processes, or equipment. Ability to mentor, precept, or train students and new employees. * Retains new information and implements new processes or new equipment * Resource for new technology or procedures introduced by our surgeons * Maintains twenty (20) hours in continuing education related to field per evaluation period Other duties as assigned * Supports licensed staff as requested by utilizing skills and equipment in which he/she is competent * Cares for surgical equipment and accessories * Always ensures organization and cleanliness of the surgical area * Maintains stock/medical supplies * Assumes responsibility for other duties as assigned * Completes all Success Factor Requirements by planning with charge nurses and managers if necessary Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma General or GED General Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. CST - Cert Surgical Tech or LPN - Lic Practical Nurse-Preferred or TS-C(NCCT) - Tech in Surgery - Certified BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s): National certification Required Required Minimum Skills: Ability to read, write and speak the English language Strong customer service and interpersonal skills Ability to collaborate with other health care providers in the provision of patient care Ability to delegate to other team members as required Ability to multi-task essential; Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential Strong detail orientation required Knowledge of surgical procedures required Basic computer skills are required Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities, self-direct, and apply independent judgment Ability to think critically and adapt quickly to changing situations Skill and ability in basic computer skills to include Word, Excel Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. 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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 CLICK HERE for virtual tour of Kennestone HospitalRESPONSIBILITIES 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 Ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patient's goals the focus of the plan of care Practices using current clinical practice standards Teamwork and Collaboration Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system Professional Development and Initiative Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforc modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment Evidence Based Practice and Research Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision making process in evaluating patient care products Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems safety absolutes Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence based practice Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions Resources and Support Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc) Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources QUALIFICATIONS Required Minimum Education Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing Bachelor's Degree Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) Reg Nurse (Single State) RN - Multi-state Compact Basic Life Support BLS - Instructor BLS - Provisional Required Skills Knowledge of professional nursing theory, regulations and practices to give and evaluate patient care Knowledge of clinic policies and procedures Skill in appropriate assessment, examination, treatment techniques Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions Skill in maintaining records regarding medication or treatment Ability to perform department duties in a timely and efficient manner Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public Ability to react calmly and competently in emergency situations Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, in writing, or by phone Outstanding written and oral communication Exercises good judgment in dealing with patients and staff Effective communication and teaching skills on all patient levels Able to process large volume of patient information in an accurate and timely fashion Basic understanding of cardiac anatomy, conditions, and treatment modalities Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. 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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) 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. 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 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 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.

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 physical therapist assesses, plans, organizes and participates in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and decrease or prevent deformity of 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 physical 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 physical 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 appropriately. * Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members. * Attends and participates in staff meetings, required in services, 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: Doctorate Physical Therapy or Masters Physical Therapy or Bachelors Physical Therapy Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Physical Therapist 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. 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.

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 Cobb Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Professional Development Educator (RN) - Acute Care/Med Surg SOB eligible/relocation assistance available This position is Full-Time/Day shift. Job Summary: The Clinical Nurse Professional Development Educator (NPD) works collaboratively to assess, identify, plan, implement, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate educational activities through a systems model. This includes the tools, theories, skills, and knowledge of the specialty to improve healthcare practice of learners based on the Association of Nurse Professional Development (ANPD) Practice Model. Using expertise in education and professional development practices, the Clinical NPD collaborates with staff, leadership, faculty and researchers to implement and evaluate professional development programs that influence professional role competence, continuous learning and growth, promotes synergistic practices and patient outcomes throughout the organization, and advances the NPD practice based on Wellstar's Nursing Professional Practice Model and in accordance with Association Nursing Professional Development Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing Practice. Roles include learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for Nurse Professional Development specialty and partner for practice transitions. The Clinical Nursing Professional Development Educator supports the Clinical Nursing Professional Development Educator Specialist, clinical manager, and interprofessional team to implement, document, and modify evidence-based, quality, and educational programs and activities that promote professional competency and role performance for nursing and non-licensed staff. The NPD Practitioner also supports patient care by being 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 in a functional role. It is expected that all NPD Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Exemplary Practice - Assessment Practice Gaps: Conducts learning needs of the target audience - Validates identified needs with learner, content experts and nurse leaders when appropriate - Prioritizes anticipated needs in alignment with system strategic goals - Uses data to identify future trends and issues - Identification of Learning Needs: Assesses and identifies practice gaps related to the educational needs of the learner and other pertinent situations - Determines needs from current issues and trends (falls, infections, new equipment, regulatory changes, etc.) - Prioritizes data collection based on the immediate or anticipated needs and documents evidence of professional practice gaps in a retrievable manner that facilitates educational planning. - Outcomes: Identified outcomes for learning activities and programs - Involves learners/stake holder in formulation of desired outcomes - Uses outcomes to demonstrate learning activities and programs are meeting their intended purpose and quality. Revise based on changes in trends, evidence, or stakeholder expectations. - Planning: Establishes a plan that prescribes strategies, alternatives, and resources to achieve expected outcomes. - Educational objectives developed to meet needs of learner - Reflects adult learning and instructional design principles in planning and resource available - Incorporates diverse learners in planning education to meet gender, race, culture, generational differences within target audience - Collaborates with other disciplines enhance comprehensiveness of the plan; and documents planning process. - Implementation: Implements the educational plan - Coordination: Coordinates the education - Facilitation of positive learning - Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes - Selects valid and reliable relevant methods and instruments to measure processes and outcomes; involves learner and stakeholder and implements evaluation plan to measure processes and outcomes relevant to program; evaluates data to guide future decision making for changes and improvement; disseminates results of the evaluation of learning activities and educational program; revise based on evaluation data. Teamwork and Shared Leadership -Collaborates with support departments including but not limited organizational learning, safety and quality, IT, BI, and other departments/roles to provide contributions and advancements in decisions regarding education. -Serves as clinical resource to nursing staff, leadership, and medical staff for interdisciplinary practice. -Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. -Consults with preceptors/orientees to facilitate completion of orientation. -Partners with others to effect change and generate positive outcomes -Engage colleagues in the planning and implementation of lifelong learning activities for individuals and groups of learners -Facilitates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, to promote safe, quality patient care including participating in such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intradisciplinary processes and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system. Professional Development - Ensures patient/family/staff confidentiality and corporate compliance for self (and accountability for team members) requirements including completing all required mandatory education and proficiencies. - Serves as a preceptor (or mentor) for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce, modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment - Participates in educational activities related to knowledge and skills appropriate to the specialty area, practice setting, nursing education role and learner diversity. - Applies current standards, guidelines, policies, and regulations into education that is offered. - Seeks experiences to develop, maintain and improve competence in nursing professional development. - Seeks professional certification in NPD. Creative Innovations -Promotes evidence-based practice, 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. -Participates in QI initiatives; disseminates research findings through educational programs/courses; and applies principles of implementation science to maintain and sustain practice changes. -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 -Integrates ethics in all areas of practice. -Develops innovative solutions and strategies to secure appropriate resources and technology for professional development initiatives. -Introduces and supports new ideas and embraces meaningful change; specialist: continuously scans the environment for trends and issues that require change and fosters acceptance, adoption, and action toward change Clinical Resources and Support - 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. - Practices using current clinical practice standards - 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 - Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education Required Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN - Multi-state Compact Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Some specialties may require ACLS, NRP or PALS per unit requirement. If required, must receive ACLS, NPR or PALS within 6 months of employment in position within 180 Days. Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 3 years of nursing practice experience Experience with direct patient care This role may be required to support more than one facility or specialty Acute Care/Med Su experience preferred Required Minimum Skills: Ability to read, write, and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support learning and holds advanced computer skills; demonstrates emotional intelligence; strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required; ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner; possess excellent time management skills; possess a strong understanding of adult learning theories and can utilize multi-methods to implement training/development. Uses tools, theories, skills, and knowledge of the specialty to improve the healthcare practice of learners. Critical thinking skills and education innovation are maturing. Maintains educational or clinical competencies appropriate for role. Promotes concept of lifelong learning. Uses appropriate measurement tools and methods in quality improvement and evidence-based practice. Involves learners in assessment of needs and identification of outcomes. Ensures educational programs are congruous with organizational mission and goals. Produces desired outcomes relevant to organization. Selects appropriate teaching strategies to facilitate behavioral change. Evaluates effectiveness and outcomes of educational endeavors. Promotes career development and role transition. Develop, coordinate, manage, facilitate, conduct, and evaluate onboarding, orientation, and competency programs for nursing and other healthcare personnel. 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.

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 physical therapist assesses, plans, organizes and participates in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and decrease or prevent deformity of 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. ***Conveniently located in a stand alone building at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital campus *** 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 the physical 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. Treatment Planning and Provision of Care - Implements the physical 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 in services, 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 physical therapy program Required and Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy Required or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy Required or Doctorate in Physical Therapy Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): Physical Therapist 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. 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.

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: 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. 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.

All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with VITAS Healthcare Corporation's policies, procedures, guidelines, contractual commitments and governmental regulations. Key Responsibilities: Process new referrals in the manor best fitting the needs of the referral source and in alignment with pending management and intake processes. Offers and/or confirms a same day appointment and/or the appointment time that is as close as possible based on the request of the patient and/or referral source to ensure a timely admission. Participates in morning check in meetings and activities as assigned, to review staffing/scheduling needs for the day. Collaborate with Director of Admissions to ensure adequate, available resources are present in the admission scheduling tool throughout the work week. Provides a concierge level of customer service in every interaction. Cisco Phone System - must be logged in and “on ready” throughout the work shift, taking inbound calls whenever necessary. Strong, professional communication and collaboration with Program Admissions, Care Connection Center Intake, and Sales teams for timely dispatching of all Admission visit resources. Quality - Calls (audio/video) are recorded, monitored, and reviewed for training, quality and performance feedback and recognition purposes. Supports Admissions team to exceed program goals. · Establishes a rapport and maintains an effective relationship with all internal and external customers. Enters accurate information to support data integrity in computer applications. Responds accurately to all questions received regarding services provided. Escalates matters to Director of Admissions or Admissions clinical staff when assistance or clarification is needed. Participates in ongoing training and development based on the changing healthcare environment. Notifies Admissions / Sales Staff of all scheduled appointments per standards. Utilizes Scheduling tools to effectively facilitate the scheduling/updating of appointments. Performs related duties as required. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Experience Required: · Two or more years related experience in medical terminology and/or in an administrative, business office, or call center environment. · Ability to attain goals in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. · Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining strong partnering relationships with internal and external callers. · Superior ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the customer interaction to include both verbally and in writing to provide a concierge level of service. · Working knowledge of computers, internet access, and the ability to navigate within an automated systems and a variety of software packages, and type minimum 45 wpm. · Prior experience in working collaboratively with other functional leaders to drive action plans. · Must be highly organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities and work on various assignments simultaneously. · Model positive behaviors that are focused on supporting: integrity, valuing diversity, innovation, building relationships, customer focus and teamwork. · Ability to communicate tactfully with department heads, managers, coworkers and vendors to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions. Education: Required: Completion of high school or basic education equivalency required Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish/English a plus Medical or business office education or training desired Certification & Licensure: None Reasonable accommodations: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES EOE/AA M/F/D/V

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 RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Exemplary Practice and Outcomes A. Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes B. Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity C. Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care. D. Practices using current clinical practice standards. 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. 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 Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred 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): Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 5 years RN experience Required direct patient care experience Preferred Required Minimum Skills: Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills. Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required. Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner. Possess excellent time management skills; practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills. practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills. 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.

The Caseworker is that member of patient care operations whose primary function is to assist in providing direct casework services to the patient and family within the hospice program of care. QUALIFICATIONS Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of two (2) years experience in a health-care environment in which the primary job function was community resources utilization which included patient contact. Reliable transportation with adequate insurance coverage for driver and passenger or requires ability to cope with the stress of experiencing repeated loss. Extensive knowledge of community resources within the specific community in which the hospice is located. Knowledge of local, county, applicable state and federal assistance programs. Capacity to work with minimal supervision. Ability to become proficient in company software programs. EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related Social Science field from an accredited school. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES EOE/AA M/F/D/V

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) Join a team that's passionate about making a difference. At Wellstar, we're reimagining healthcare-bringing innovation, compassion, and excellence to every patient interaction. Key Responsibilities Treatment & Patient Care Implement personalized treatment plans and adapt as needed Select therapeutic activities to help patients meet functional goals Educate and train patients and families throughout the care process Provide clear discharge plans, referrals, and community resources Serve as a clinical resource for staff, physicians, and families Assessment & Planning Collaborate with physicians to develop and evaluate treatment goals Set realistic, patient-centered goals for therapy and discharge Engage patients and families in care planning Documentation Maintain thorough, timely, and accurate documentation per guidelines Complete evaluations, daily notes, family education, and discharge paperwork Professional Conduct & Collaboration Demonstrate integrity, accountability, and ethical behavior Maintain confidentiality and follow attendance, dress code, and safety protocols Communicate clearly and professionally with all team members Participating in meetings, training, and process improvement initiatives Customer Service & Team Culture Create a positive experience for patients and co-workers Follow AIDET communication principles (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) Foster a respectful, collaborative, and supportive team environment Apply service recovery techniques when needed Professional Growth Stay current through continuing education and professional development Maintain licensure and complete required competencies Support onboarding and training of new staff Other Duties Perform additional responsibilities as assigned Adhere to all Wellstar Health System policies, standards, and code of conduct Required Education Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy required. Licenses & Certifications Occupational Therapist (OT) License required. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from AHA required. Required Skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Team-oriented and customer service-focused Basic computer proficiency 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.

It's inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you'll realize it's more than a job. It's a mission. We're committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success! Role: The Social Worker (SW) provides and coordinates a wide range of social services including psychosocial support to patients and their families. Qualifications: * Master's degree or above in Social Work (CSWE accredited); SWs hired before 2009 who have degrees in other fields are grandfathered in; SWs hired before 4/21/2019 who have BSWs are grandfathered in; Bachelor's degree may be considered depending on geographic area (Note: Home Health requires MSW) * Employees working in Georgia require current Georgia LMSW or LCSW * Employees working at PACE, certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. * Minimum of one (1) year of experience including social work/counseling internship in health care or hospital setting * Familiarity with and working knowledge of the concepts and practices of both adult and pediatric patients: Hospice: death and dying Palliative: serious illness * Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system * Experience in children, family, and group modalities * Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively handle the emotional stress of the workload * Able to remain calm, professional, trouble shoot and intervene with patient/family crisis situations * Able to demonstrate high ethical standards in areas of Hospice mission, confidentiality, sensitivity, and flexibility * Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills * Ability to work in a team environment and intervene appropriately * Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy * Ability to travel to off-site locations * Ability to physically access any home, hospital, clinic, nursing home, and assisted living facility (i.e., navigate stairs, narrow stairs, narrow spaces, lack of air conditioning, etc.) Competencies: * Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position. Responsibilities of all employees: * Represent Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients. * Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse. * Comply with company policies, procedures and standard practices. * Observe company's health, safety and security practices. * Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within company. * Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner. * Promote company through participation in community and professional organizations. * Participate proactively in improving performance at the micro and macro levels. * Improve own professional knowledge and skill level. * Advance electronic media skills. * Support company research and educational activities. * Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally. * Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate. Job Responsibilities: * Performs and documents psychosocial assessment. * Empowers patient/families to negotiate with resource providers and make decisions on their own behalf. * Assists other clinical staff in (1) understanding family dynamics as well as significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and (2) developing a plan to address issues in a nonjudgmental manner. * Maintains documentation in a manner that reflects timeliness, completeness, accuracy, legibility, clarity of goals and interventions. * Consults and collaborates with other professionals to promote quality care and continuity of patient/family care. * Performs other duties as assigned. Home Health Specific: * Participates in the development of the individualized Plan of Care and participates in Case Conferences. * Observes clinical symptoms, reaction to treatment regimen, and emotional status and reports to the appropriate staff along with pertinent changes. * Anticipates barriers to pain and symptom management; identifies differences in goals of curative and palliative care; and provides appropriate education. * Respects patient's wishes and stated goals when planning and providing care. Hospice Specific: * Shares joint responsibility with other clinicians and volunteers to provide care to patients and families including psychosocial support, advanced directive information, development of Plan of Care, and other social services depending on the patient/family needs. * Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings; assists in developing and updating the Plan of Care; facilitates understanding of social services and bereavement aspects of care, and provides team with goals and interventions for patient/family care. * Evaluates bereavement needs including making condolence calls, evaluating risk and coordinating the Plan of Care with Bereavement staff. Palliative Care Specific: * Assists the palliative care team and/or directly facilitates patient-family meetings for goal setting and advance care planning. * Provides emotional support for patients and families facing serious illness. * Coordinates educational and outreach services relevant to the social services - palliative care interface. * Provides liaison function: (1) between system-wide outpatient palliative care team and inpatient palliative care team, discharge planning and social service departments and (2) between palliative care team and community hospice, home care agencies, long term care facilities and other community services. Job Description Addendum for Social Worker in the Florida Keys & North Florida (3A): Duties may also include performance in bereavement counseling and volunteer coordination. * Evaluates the bereavement care needs for survivors (i.e., adults, children, families) in accordance with Company policy. Provides grief guidance and support to maintain the Plan of Care. * Facilitates bereavement and holiday support groups for children and adults. May attend memorial services. * Maintains bereavement documentation in a manner reflecting timeliness, completeness, accuracy, legibility, clarity of goal, evaluation, plan, and intervention. * Recruits volunteers through community networking activities and marketing efforts. Screens potential volunteers through intake calls and interviews, and in training. * Trains, assigns, supervises and evaluates patient/family care volunteers as well as volunteers for Social Services/Bereavement, events, administrative support, and various other roles. * Participates in the development and implementation of programs which enhance the morale and effectiveness of volunteers, volunteer newsletter, volunteer in-services, support programs and annual volunteer recognition. Participates in volunteer-related special events, committees and task force groups. * Maintains records of volunteers, ensuring that all file requirements are met and kept current. * Participates in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings; providing feedback about patients and family members and serves as a liaison between team members and volunteers. This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

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 RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Exemplary Practice and Outcomes A. Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes B. Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity C. Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care. D. Practices using current clinical practice standards. 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. 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-Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 5 years RN experience Required direct patient care experience Preferred Required Minimum Skills: Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills. Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required. Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner. Possess excellent time management skills; practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills. practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills. 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.

The VITAS Home Health Aide (HHA) is a non-exempt employee, who is trained to provide personal care and services to hospice patients to augment care given by family members or other caregivers. ASSIGNED JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Salary Range: $15-$18 / Hour Performs only those personal care activities contained in a written assignment. Home Health Aide (HHA) assignments may include: Home Health Aide (HHA) helps the patient to maintain good personal hygiene. Home Health Aide (HHA) plans and prepare meals. Feeds or assist with feeding the patient when needed. Home Health Aide (HHA) assists the patient ambulation. Home Health Aide (HHA) assists with certain treatments as ordered by the physician, and taught and supervised by the nurse for a specific patient including: assist with the change of the colostomy bag; assist with the use of a walker or wheelchair; reinforcement of a dressing; assist with prescribed range of motion exercises; assist with prescribed ice cap or collar; measure intake and output of fluids; and assist with medications that are ordinarily self-administered. Home Health Aide (HHA) reads and records temperature, pulse and respiration. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE HOME HEALTH AIDE (HHA) NOT INCLUDED IN A WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT MAY INCLUDE: Home Health Aide (HHA) assists in maintaining a safe and healthy environment. Home Health Aide (HHA) promotes the patient's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest. Home Health Aide (HHA) provides simple emotional and psychological support to the patient, family, and other caregivers. Home Health Aide (HHA) reports any changes in the patient's mental or physical condition or home situation to the VITAS Nurse and members of the interdisciplinary team. Home Health Aide (HHA) teaches basic personal care to the primary caregiver. Home Health Aide (HHA) practices basic infection control measures. Home Health Aide (HHA) observes, reports, and documents patient status and the care and activities provided. Home Health Aide (HHA) completes at least 12 hours of in-service training per calendar year. Home Health Aide (HHA) handles other tasks as assigned. THE HOME HEALTH AIDE (HHA) MAY NOT: Be assigned by VITAS to any institutional setting. Change sterile dressings. Irrigate body cavities (such as an enema). Irrigate a colostomy or wound. Perform a gastric lavage or gavage. Catheterize a patient. Administer medications. Apply heat by any method. Care for a tracheotomy tube. Suction a patient. Provide any personal care that has not been assigned by the VITAS nurse or included in the plan of care. QUALIFICATIONS High School graduate or equivalent preferred. Meets personnel qualifications of a Home Health Aide as specified in 42 C.F.R. Section 484.4 and Section 484.36. Documented evidence of 75 hours of training as specified in 42 C.F.R. Sections 484.36 (a)(1). Documented evidence that Home Health Aide has successfully completed a Competency Evaluation program as described in 42 C.F.R. Section 484.36(b). State Allowable Training/Certification AL, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, IN, MI, PA, TX, VA, WI CNA, HHA, HA CA CHHA CT Homemaker-Home Health Aide IL HHA, NA KS Home Health Aide certificate MO Home Health Aide NJ Homemaker-Home Health Aide OH Home Health Aide SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Home Health Aide (HHA) has the ability to read, write, and carry out directions. Home Health Aide (HHA) has the ability to travel per job requirements. Home Health Aide (HHA) has a telephone available in home. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described for the Home Health Aide (HHA) are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the Home Health Aide (HHA), the employee is regularly required to: Assist in lifting and transferring patients, as required. Lift objects in excess of 20 pounds Stand or walk in excess of one hour per day Talk and hear Specific vision abilities required by the Home Health Aide (HHA) include: Close vision Distance vision Ability to adjust focus The Home Health Aide (HHA) will be required to sit and stoop, kneel, and crouch. DIRECTION RECEIVED Home Health Aide (HHA) reports directly to the VITAS Nurse. Home Health Aide (HHA) receives clinical direction from the VITAS Nurse.