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Provides Laboratory technical consulting for the CHRISTUS Clinics laboratory testing sites (Physician clinics, designated hospitals & designated CHRISTUS Point of Care locations). This includes monitoring of quality control, Performance Improvement, proficiency testing, and competency assessments for all lab and non-lab testing personnel. Writes and updates policies for new and existing procedures. Performs all procedures and educates laboratory testing personnel according to recognized laboratory standards with emphasis on age specific standards as associated with job-related policies and procedures. Has the responsibility of assuring that personnel at designated testing sites performing laboratory procedures meet CLIA, Joint Commission, and CHRISTUS guidelines for testing. Assures that laboratory testing personnel are following OSHA and TMFHC mandated safety guidelines. Must be able to travel to all CHRISTUS testing sites. Performs laboratory testing in competency assessed sections of the Laboratory. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Performs/monitors training, orientating and educating of clinic/testing personnel in laboratory policies, procedures, testing methods; performs competency assessment for personnel on an as needed and on an annual basis Monitors quality control; monitors and develops Performance Improvement projects; monitors and provides corrective action for proficiency for all sites Provides technical oversite for instrument calibration and maintenance; provides troubleshooting and assistance as needed Develops policies and implements procedures for clinic laboratory testing, and assures that clinic personnel are performing quality laboratory testing and are following all required policies and procedures for CLIA, Joint Commission, TMFHC regulations Oversees correlation of test methods, verifies accuracy, precision, sensitivity, specificity, reportable, and reference ranges Develops new policies and procedures; updates testing manuals a minimum of an annual basis Performs on-site visits to the clinic/affiliated hospital laboratories and testing sites on an established basis Attends and participates in Laboratory supervisory and staff meetings Instructs Lab Classes Monitors and enforces safety practices of ancillary testing personnel and clinic testing personnel Staff Technologist: performs procedures, tasks, and job duties delineated in the Medical Technologist job description for those sections in which competency is maintained Review of critical and abnormal values for all regional laboratories Performs special projects as assigned by laboratory director; other duties as assigned Job Requirements: Education/Skills Associate Degree or higher in clinical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489 required. Experience 3 years of full-time primary laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in moderate/high complexity testing for the specific section/area of responsibility required. 5 years of full-time primary laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in moderate/high complexity testing for the specific section/area of responsibility preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Must possess Certification for MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS. If certification with an expiration date is held, the certification must be maintained and kept current. Work Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday Work Type: Full Time

Description Summary: CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic is looking for a Certified Nurse Midwife to join the Alice clinic. The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below. The Nurse Midwife manages women's health care, focusing particularly on pregnancy, childbirth, the post partum period, care of the newborn, and the family planning and gynecologic needs of women. Provides direct prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum and/or well women patient services and primary care to low-to-moderate risk obstetrical and gynecological patients. Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards. Responsibilities: Assesses critical elements of the patient's history, interprets test results, and institutes practice protocols with a high degree of independence Partners with physician colleagues to diagnose and manage patients using guidelines and approved standards of care Leads the health care team with expert advice to case managers, nurses, physicians, social workers, and other health care members as appropriate Communicates findings and plan of care to physician and other members of the healthcare team through progress notes and verbal communication Interprets and follows up on test results and response to treatments and medications Evaluates patients' response to the plan of care, and revises the plan as needed, collaborating with a physician as required Identifies patient/family educational needs and in collaboration with appropriate staff, provides patient/family education Acts as an advocate for the patient/family, encouraging participation in decision-making and care Tracks clinical performance outcome data Performs advanced procedures for which competency has been verified Assess learning capabilities and readiness of population or individuals, and tailors education to meet age, developmental, and educational needs Prioritizes learning needs and documents them accordingly Ensures that time frame and subject matter is appropriate for target audience/individual Utilizes appropriate teaching materials (handouts, audiovisuals, demonstration, etc.) and documents use and patient outcome Initiates, designs, and completes educational programs for patients, families, and target audiences Communicates advanced knowledge and skills related to patients, families, and staff at the organizational, community, and national level Adheres to agree upon xevrcyc format/protocol for documentation of records Maintains appropriate level of documentation to promote/support level of complexity when compared against/to service fee charges Documents telephone calls with patients and specialists Documents in concise, clear, logical, and legible manner Identifies the knowledge and skills needed through self-assessment, peer review, and supervisory review Participates in a variety of educational activities in order to maintain and increase competency Maintains licensure/certification Requirements: Education/Skills Master of Science in Nursing Experience 2 -3 years of experience Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications NRP APRN License in state of employment BLS CNM Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8A-5P Work Type: Full Time Recruiter: Dee Dee Fowler Call/Text: 9

The Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist Senior is responsible for executing critical tasks within the accounts payable function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial transactions. This role requires extensive full-cycle accounts payable experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with internal departments and external vendors. The Senior AP Specialist will play a key role in optimizing AP processes, resolving complex payment-related issues, and supporting financial integrity and operational excellence within the organization. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Perform daily audits to validate completeness and accuracy of invoices. Foster a culture of accountability and demonstrate good teamwork through actions and job performance. Manage and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders by ensuring a timely response. Demonstrate strong customer service while upholding CHRISTUS Health's core values. Provide support for month-end close processes and projects. Ensure efficient operation and compliance with CHRISTUS policies, healthcare industry regulations (i.e., HIPAA), and internal controls. Coordinate and support internal and external audits. Collaborate with colleagues across departments to contribute to a positive work environment. Analyze exceptions and resolve internal/external stakeholder concerns. Utilize Excel and technology tools effectively to manage spreadsheets, financial software, and automation processes. Apply basic accounting knowledge to maintain accurate financial records. Adapt to process changes, system upgrades, and evolving business needs with a willingness to learn. Maintain confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive financial information with professionalism and ethical responsibility. Manage time effectively to balance daily responsibilities, meet deadlines, and maintain efficiency. Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School diploma or equivalent required. Business, Finance, or Accounting degree preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred Experience 3+ years of AP experience or related field is required. Healthcare experience is preferred. Infor/Lawson or other large ERP Systems. Previous ServiceNow exposure is a plus. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications The following professional certifications are preferred: APM (Accounts Payable Manager) CAPP (Certified Accounts Payable Professional) CAPA (Certified Accounts Payable Associate) CPA (Certified Public Accountant) APPM (Accredited Procure-to-Pay Manager) Work Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday Work Type: Full Time

The Child Life Specialist II demonstrates progressive skill and knowledge of the therapeutic process of working with children and families; evaluating their development skills and psychosocial needs and providing them with a variety of appropriate and purposeful medical play and developmental experiences that will elevate their quality of life during the health care visit and enhance their personal development. Facilitates child life advocacy through collaboration with other health care providers. Serves as a leader in the department. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Assesses the patients and families to include development, family stressors, impact of procedures, diagnosis, and health care; identifies complex needs for child life intervention Observes and interprets the child/family's response to health care and illness Implements planned and purposeful play activities /interventions which are supportive of the child's needs during the health care visit Assesses and facilitates, through informal interaction and/or formal structured support groups or classes, topics such as stress & coping, adapting to illness & the health care experience, family dynamics, and other parenting-related topics Documents observations of patient and family and patient response to interventions Plans for, orders, and collects needed materials and equipment to support the therapeutic and educational activities within budgeted guidelines and in consultation with the Manager Maintains an accurate account of patient contacts and other related productivity information Serves as a resource to patients, families, and other healthcare team members regarding services available through child life and the community Evaluates Child Life Programming in collaboration with the Manager Supervises and guides interns, volunteers, and students in their Child Life learning experiences to include lectures, patient assignments, performance evaluation, and references, with direction from the Manager Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor's degree in Child Life or a related field is required. Masters degree in a related field is preferred Under the supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist, must have completed a 600-hour child life internship. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. Experience Minimum of 2 years paid experience as a Certified Child Life Specialist. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Must maintain Child Life Certification. BLS certification is preferred. BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire. Work Schedule: Varies Work Type: Full Time

Manages controls and coordinates contract process standardization across the organization for IM. Responsible for establishing system standards with regards to contract database management in accordance with legal, accounting and risk requirements. Manages system wide contract database and responsible for user administration functions across the enterprise. Leads and manages the contract administrator resource group with representatives from all business units. Develops bid packages and request for proposals (RFPs) for Information Management Department. Coordinates with purchasing department to insure adherence to GPO (group purchasing organization) requirements as appropriate. Responsibilities: Provide system leadership for contracts administration processes, compliance and database functions. Establish and maintain system standards for contract processing. Maintain centralized contract database. Perform user administration functions. Develop and leads system level resource group to align practices among business unit contract administrators. Organize, maintain and electronically track all contracts and related documents within the Information Management department. Assists and trains business units in standard contract processes and procedures. Audit of business unit contract processes to assure compliance with system standards. Assist in contract development, administration, tracking and analysis. Works closely with purchasing department and GPO to insure compliance with system level purchasing agreements. Alerts business unit owners as to upcoming termination dates and coordinates contract renewal process. Using excellent customer service skills , establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all corporate and local business units. Demonstrates strong communication and human relationship skills. Acts as liaison for management, with direction, with contacts internal and external to the CHRISTUS Health organization. Assists the Information Management department in developing and preparing requests for proposals (RFPs), providing summaries and documentation of the responses to the appropriate business leaders. Works with Grant department to standardize and draft language for grant submittals related to technology initiatives. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by management. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree required 1 3 years of experience Work Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday Work Type: Full Time

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills (CSRH-WH) is a 150-bed hospital serving the fastest growing area of San Antonio. Specialized care includes orthopedic and surgical services, ICU, womens services, a newborn nursery, comprehensive cardiovascular care from diagnostics to open heart surgery, vascular lab, sleep center, emergency services, the CHRISTUS Weight Loss Institute, wound care, rehabilitation, and more. The campus also boasts an Outpatient Imaging Center and three medical plazas, one of which houses our CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Health Center. Summary: Responsible for performing all the duties of a phlebotomist including specimen collection, specimen receiving, and specimen referrals. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Ensures that the company philosophy and core values are evident in the service delivered to customers. Takes responsibility for seeking and achieving professional growth and continued education. Assures quality of work performed by all associates. Coordinates services to customers in a manner that provides customer satisfaction and cost-efficient operations. Assures compliance with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, infection control, safety, and other regulatory standards, including privacy and security of health information (PHI). Maintains collection tray/container/bag and working area in a neat and sanitary condition & restocks as necessary. Responsible for procurement of supplies for the department in cooperation with the team lead. Performs all duties of a phlebotomist; specimen collection, specimen receiving, specimen send-outs. Prepares specimens for referral to outside labs, including ordering of misc. and misc. referred testing, packaging of specimens, calling of cab, referral paperwork, and the mail system Performs all patient specimen collections including, but not limited to, venipuncture, capillary collection, urine drug screen collection, skin tests, and blood, throat, and NP cultures. Ensures that specimen requirements are met at the time of collection and maintain specimen integrity Demonstrates good communication skills by competently interacting with customers, patients, family members, nurses, physicians, clients, and co-workers. Operates the laboratory computer system to document specimen information, patient registration, order entry, collection lists, and other assigned tasks. Performs other related duties as assigned (stand-by/on-call, inventory, special projects, cross-training, etc.). Completes associate performance evaluations and annual competency assessments in a timely manner. Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School diploma or equivalent preferred Bilingual English/Spanish preferred Completion of a Phlebotomy; Medical Laboratory; or Medical Assistant program that includes phlebotomy preferred Familiar with medical terminology; computer data entry; organizational skills Experience One year phlebotomy experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) is preferred Phlebotomy Tech (PBT) certification or State licensure is preferred if in Louisiana In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame. Work Schedule: 6:30AM - 3PM Work Type: Full Time

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services. The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine Accredited Chest Pain Center Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team Summary: Performs all Phlebotomy and lab assistant procedures (including, but not limited to, phlebotomy, client processing, and client services representative functions) and oversees such staff under the guidelines and supervision of the assigned Leader to assure appropriate patient care is met. Responsible for monitoring, rotating stock, or requesting general laboratory and phlebotomy supplies as needed. Assists in specimen processing/handling, collection, and designated testing functions in all areas of the lab. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Customer Service / AIDET / Standards of Behavior. Trains and performs competency checklist with all Phlebotomist/ laboratory assistant staff. Monitors the collection report; resolves problems; completes related paperwork and computer functions. Uses centrifuge, prepares and assures serum/blood specimens are acceptable; prepares specimen for referral to outside reference laboratories; dispenses blood products under the supervision of medical technologist. Monitoring the collection area continuously during the shift to assure that all specimens are collected within a timely manner and assisting the phlebotomists in obtaining specimens, if necessary. Handling inquiries, questions, and problems as they arise, both within the laboratory and between the lab and other departments in the hospital, maintaining a professional image and exhibiting excellent service. Greets all customers, clients, outpatients, and visitors physically or on the telephone; provides accurate, appropriate, and courteous responses to technical questions and results inquiries as requested by physicians and nursing personnel. Communicating follow-up information regarding patient care issues or physician-related complaints to the appropriate supervisor, manager, charge tech, or director. Performs clerical office duties, client processing, and client service representative duties, as assigned/required Enters orders and cancellations using Hospital LIS. Receives and processes specimens collected and/or add-on tests and distributes them to the appropriate departments. Processes and maintains laboratory records and reports; monitors chart print rounds for completion and processes reports for Health Information, faxes or mails reports as requested by physicians or clients, processes reference reports, resolves all pending transactions and maintains printers, copier, and fax machine. Specimen collections are initiated within the appropriate response time. Monitors the collections pending. Reports and resolves problems, and completes related paperwork and computer functions. Works as a team member to perform and complete all patient-related testing/reporting regardless of individual assignments, to provide timely results on a daily basis. Completes tasks or special projects within the time frame, allowed per any guidelines established as assigned by laboratory supervisory personnel. Inventory control monitors supply receiving area, distributes supplies, restocks, and processes packing slips; notifies appropriate supervisor/manager when instrument parts, reagents, or supplies are at reorder levels; dates reagents when received and opened according to laboratory policy, and notifies supervisor of expired reagents; completes supply orders, as assigned. Practices safety, infection control, and security as defined by the hospital department and section policy and procedure manuals; follows all safety and infection control procedures including wearing appropriate PPE for assigned job functions; disposes of biohazardous materials and hazardous chemicals as established by the departmental policy; all patient information, including lab results, are maintained in the strictest of confidence, limited to health care professionals needing this information to perform patient care. Demonstrates work schedule flexibility by willingly rotating shifts and changing assignments, as required. Job Requirements: Education/Skills High school diploma or GED preferred Completion of Clinical Phlebotomy training program or equivalent required Bilingual English/Spanish preferred Experience 2-5 years of phlebotomy, technical, and clerical experience required 5+ years of phlebotomy, technical, and clerical experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) is preferred Phlebotomy Tech (PBT) certification or State licensure is preferred if in Louisiana In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame. Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Full Time

Performs a variety of complex administrative duties for patients in need of routine and/or urgent appointments, medical procedures, tests, and associated ancillary services in an ambulatory in/outpatient setting. Assess patients' needs, including but not limited to, financial counseling, interpreter services, social services and refers to appropriate person or area. Alerts providers to emergent patient care needs. Responsibilities: Receives and directs phone calls from patients and physician offices Schedules patients for treatment by multiple providers and treatment areas, and arranges a variety of associated tests and procedures according to established guidelines and specific criteria Prioritizes appointments in a manner that fosters optimum patient care, efficient utilization of physician's clinical staff, as well as equipment and facilities Handles urgent patient care calls and may alert providers to emergent patient care symptoms and concerns Schedules urgent care appointments as needed and directed by physician Greets patients for scheduled and/or urgent care appointments and procedures Confirms and verifies patient demographic and insurance information Collect co-payments from patients upon arrival when applicable Obtains signatures of consent from patient/guardian for treatment authorization and insurance/billing information Collaborates with insurers to obtain patients' prior-authorizations for procedures and tests as needed Follows guidelines established by insurers to ensure that pre-authorization, pre-certification, and physician referrals for treatment are obtained prior to patient visits Reviews and audits billing discrepancy reports and researches errors for resolution Verifies eligibility for procedures or tests from various health care institutions Maintains accurate and timely records, logs, charges, files, and other related information as required Requirements: High School Diploma Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time

The Texas Medical Center Police Department assists in the protection of life and preservation of property to ensure the safety of the Texas Medical Center employees and visitors. We strive to provide the highest quality of service by promptly answering and dispatching all calls for assistance in a professional, courteous, and efficient manner. The vision of the Texas Medical Center Police Department is to be a leader in law enforcement through strong community partnerships, and professionally developed employees, while maintaining public trust and confidence through our actions and values. Working Conditions: As patrol officers, the majority of the day will most likely be spent sitting in a patrol car for long hours at a time. Officers may be required to work shiftwork (evening and night shift) and conduct patrol duties by foot or bicycle. Officers will be subject to the conditions of the weather (hot, cold, rainy, etc.) Officers may be subject to dangerous and stressful situations on a daily basis. Minimum Qualifications: Must be a U.S. citizen, (born or naturalized). High School Diploma or GED Must have graduated from a certified Police Academy and passed the TCOLE Peace Officer Licensing Exam Must have a current valid driver license Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment Criminal History: No Class A or Felony conviction or court-ordered supervision or probation. No Class B conviction or court-ordered supervision or probation within the past 10 years. Former military personnel must not have been convicted of any court-martial higher than a summary. Military Service: A dishonorable or other discharge based on misconduct which bars future military service, including: Under less than honorable conditions; Under other than honorable conditions; Bad conduct; or Dishonorable A general under honorable conditions discharge from any military service requires applicant to meet one of the three other requirements: At least 48 semester hours of credit, in any area of study, from an accredited college or university with at least a 2.0 grade point average; OR At least three years of full-time employment as a peace officer licensed by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) or an equivalent licensing entity in another state, OR At least 36 months of full-time employment, in any field, in the last 48 months. Driving Record: Driving record should reflect prudence and maturity. The license must not be in danger of being suspended. Tattoos and Body Art: Reviewed on a case-by-case basis. However, there shall be no visible tattoos or body art located on the hands, on the neck or above the neck, regardless of the content. Criminal Justice Employees: Applicants who are current or former Criminal Justice employees have additional standards that must be met. Criminal Justice employees include peace officers, corrections officers, probation officers and military police officers. The following are instances that will be evaluated: Having a law enforcement commission license denied by final order; revoked; or having voluntarily surrendered your license to avoid suspension. Currently on suspension or have a voluntary surrender of license currently in effect. Prohibited by state or federal law from operating a vehicle or possessing firearms or ammunition. Discharged from any commission or recruit position within a law enforcement agency for disciplinary reasons, resigned to avoid suspension or discharge, or having resigned during a disciplinary investigation without a final judgment being rendered. Discharged from any city, county, state, federal or private corrections institution for disciplinary reasons to avoid suspension or discharge or resigned during a disciplinary investigation without a final judgment being rendered. Having a history of sustained Internal Affairs complaints or behavior that indicates poor conduct. Any open IAD cases must be closed before applying. Specific Medical Guidelines: Vision - Must be correctable to 20/20 or better with an uncorrected vision of 20/200 or better. Monocular vision is an automatic disqualifier. Color Vision - Applicant must be able to distinguish the full spectrum of color vision by passing the color vision test. Any applicant who completes the color vision test with two or more crossings in the same direction is automatically disqualified. The use of X-Chrom contact lenses, red filters or any other similar color vision-correcting prosthetic device is not permitted. Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 Hearing - Hearing levels should be tested from 500HZ to 6000HZ. Minimum hearing standards for applicants are generally concerned with hearing loss in the normal speech hearing frequencies (500, 1000, and 2000 HZ.). Pure tone hearing loss in the worst ear be no greater than the following: Frequency: 500HZ 1000HZ 2000HZ 3000HZ Decibel: 25db 25db 25db 35db A loss of no greater than 30db at any one of the first three frequencies and an average of four frequencies no greater than 30db. Hearing aids: Candidates wearing hearing aids will be held to the same hearing acuity criteria as non-hearing aid users. The use of hearing aids to achieve such standards is permitted as long as they are self-contained and fit within (auricular) or behind or over (postauricular) the ear. Candidates with hearing aids shall, at their own expense, provide evidence from a licensed audiologist that such aid(s) meet the stipulated manufacturer's standards. Seizure Disorder - Uncontrolled seizures of any kind are disqualifying. Applicants with a history of a seizure disorder must be able to control the disorder by medication, be seizure free for one year, and sign the Notification, Understanding, and Commitment Agreement prior to consideration. Diabetes Mellitus - Insulin-dependent diabetics subject to frequent or uncontrolled hypoglycemic episodes or ketoacidosis are disqualified. Texas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability or Veteran status. If you require assistance or reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at **************.

As defined by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), surgical assistants provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. The surgical assistant performs these functions under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. The surgical assistant is responsible for assisting the surgeon under direct and indirect supervision throughout preoperative, intraoperative, and post-operative dillies and procedures at all times. The surgical assistant facilitates the safe positioning of the patient according to the surgeon's preference, patient's anatomical and physiological limits, and surgical procedure to be performed. A preoperative introduction visit may be done to assess the surgical site to better aid in positioning. Assists circulator and anesthesia provider in preparation of the patient to include but not limited to: Foley catheter placement, tourniquet application, placement of intravenous catheters, cricoid pressure application, and other procedures as needed. The surgical assistant performs specific tasks according to individual surgeon preference utilizing appropriate techniques including, but not limited to: incision and layered closure of surgical sites, providing exposure, achieving hemostasis by means of injection, manual, and topical methods, and application of appropriate energy sources, manipulation and dissection/removal of tissues, aides in implanting, securing, and/or removal of devices and drains, and applying appropriate dressing material specific to procedure. The surgical assistant applies any other specific dressing material such as splints or casts. Assesses skin integrity, assists in transfer of the patient, and follows the patient to recovery if needed or directed by surgeon. The surgical assistant who has appropriate training also performs under surgeon supervision other procedures including but not limited to: vein and graft harvesting, and graft and implant preparation. The surgical assistant performs additional duties as delegated by the surgeon in cooperation with state and local policy. Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent is required Graduation from an accredited Surgical First Assist Program, State Board accredited Vocational School of Nursing, or Graduate of School of Surgical technology required Experience 2 years of Surgical Tech experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant required ACLS preferred Work Schedule: 3 Days - 12 Hours Work Type: Full Time

The Program Director of Acute Care Pharmacy Operations is a leader responsible for coaching, guiding, leading, and mentoring Ministry Directors and Managers of Pharmacy to optimize patient care delivery, pharmacy, and pharmacy practice throughout CHRISTUS Health. The Program Director is focused on pharmacy operations and general oversight of all pharmacy services throughout the organization. They are in alignment with system and regional leadership, supporting the development of vision and direction for quality, evidence-based patient-centered care. The Program Director fosters a decentralized participative management style for pharmacy based on a shared governance approach and encourages innovative leadership at the department level. They recommend or establish interdisciplinary teams supporting pharmaceutical care and patient care services. The Program Director nurtures collaborative pharmacist-physician relationships to provide safe, effective, and efficient patient care while ensuring pharmacists feel empowered to serve as patient representatives/advocates. They recommend changes in resource-allocation, policy, facilities, equipment, and programs in order to achieve the ministrys objectives. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Proficient in living the Mission and Core Values and coach/mentor Ministry pharmacy leaders to optimize performance of pharmacy in each ministry. Leads implementation of technology solutions across CHRISTUS pharmacy enterprise. Leads shared governance groups focused on USP compliance, pharmacy automation, and hospital operations. Ensures pharmacists, technicians, residents receive ongoing training, competency assessment and performance improvement activities to improve patient outcomes. Coordinates routine operational audits of pharmacy operations, including compliance with system initiatives, regulatory compliance, associate engagement and talent management. Coordinates with ministry teams for talent acquisition activities, establishment of productivity targets. Coordinates centralized system for medication order management. Develops, implements, and maintains labor and non-labor performance improvement standards (Optix). Coordinate and lead system strategies to manage industry drug shortages, including development of system policies, guidance documents, and tools. Assist with research and coordination of supply chain alternatives (such as development of therapeutic interchanges, conservation strategies, and supply source or contracting alternatives). Consult and collaborate with stakeholders such as system pharmacists, physicians, nursing, clinical educators, legal counsel and ethics leaders, as appropriate. Coordinate assistance for any corporate system or process with a component that requires drug therapy expertise. (e.g. EHR builds/alert management, clinical management of the prescription drug benefit for employees, development of policies, documents, tools, or education.) Establish and preside over a council and/or ad hoc committee(s) of CHRISTUS Health Pharmacy Clinical Managers, or equivalent, to develop, implement, and assess best practices for clinical pharmacy services including coordination of medication collaboratives. Assume responsibility for ongoing benchmarking related to clinical pharmacy services, including productivity assessment and impact of clinical services on drug costs and medication safety goals. Provides appropriate drug information services, in-service education, communication, etc. to keep pharmacy, physician and nursing staff aware of important changes in pharmacy policy, procedure or Formulary status. Assist with pharmacy education intiatives and development and/or improvement of the pharmacy service/model. Participates in committee meetings(s) as determined by System Pharmacy Leadership to support organizational initiatives. Serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students/residents from local colleges of Pharmacy, pharmacy residents (if applicable), and/or other healthcare professionals in training. Collaborates with the other System Pharmacy Directors to review and maintain department policies and procedures for pharmacy services; Assists in development and implementation of accrediting agency medication management standards. Facilitate and provide leadership in the maintenance and development of clinical pharmacy initiatives, policies, and protocols. Collaborates with other System Pharmacy Directors to coordinate ongoing Performance Improvement/medication safety initiatives (including Medication Use Evaluation (MUE); medication incident reports, and adverse drug reactions (ADRs) for reporting to appropriate committees. Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary committees to support the organizations efforts for performance improvement in the areas of patient safety, therapeutic outcomes, and cost savings. Enhances personal professional growth and development by accessing educational programs, job related literature, in-service meetings, and workshops/seminars. Responsible for remaining up-to-date on all Federal, State and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements, which apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws and regulations. Will comply with all aspects of the CHRISTUS Health Corporate Compliance Plan to include the immediate reporting of any known or suspected illegal or unethical behaviors, criminal conduct or patient/employee safety violations or issues. Performs other related duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) required Advanced degree, such as an MBA or MHA, preferred PGY1 Pharmacy Residency required OR significant experience may be considered in lieu of residency Experience Experience leading pharmacy teams in a large integrated delivery network required 5 or more years of pharmacy experience required 2 or more years of supervisor role or equivalent practice (Director) required Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite is required Knowledge of EHR and associated pharmacy platforms (Epic, BD Pyxis, BD Alaris, Clinical Intervention solutions) required Broad practice experience preferred 340B experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current pharmacy licensure (good standing) in the state of practice is required In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame. Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time

The Accountant Senior is responsible for preparing general ledger month-end journal entries relevant to their assigned functional accounting team in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Functional Accounting Teams are as follows: Cash Accounting Fixed Assets Accounting Corporate Accounting Payroll Accounting Investments and Foundation Accounting Prepaid Asset, Deferred Revenue, and Notes Payable Accounting Inventory and Supplies Accounting Physician Guarantees and Physician Fees Accounting Purchased Services and Non-Patient Accounts Receivable Accounting Contract Labor and Utilities Accounting Joint Venture Accounting Intercompany Accounting, Allocations, and Eliminations Lease Accounting Technical Accounting Health Plan Accounting Physician Group Accounting Grant Accounting This job requires a strong understanding of United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP). The Senior accountant should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of the journal entries they are recording to the general ledger, evaluate the appropriateness of the entry (including the GL accounts used and the financial statement line item classification), and explain the impact to the financial statements. They are responsible for ensuring appropriate and relevant supporting documentation is attached to the journal entry. The Senior Accountant is responsible for evaluating the source of the information for their journal entries and asking appropriate follow-up questions to ensure documentation is appropriate. In some cases, appropriate support will include developing estimates of the current month activity based on financial analysis of historical data. The Senior Accountant is expected to develop an understanding of healthcare specific accounting issues relevant to the assigned functional accounting area. Previous healthcare experience is preferred but not required. The Senior Accountant is responsible for analyzing and providing variance explanations (from budget and trend) related to assigned areas to the accounting leads and managers for month-end review. The Senior Accountant is responsible for completion of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations related to the assigned functional accounting area. The Senior Accountant is responsible for assisting other teams across the System (both at the corporate office and at our facilities) with information requests related to the assigned functional area, as needed. The Senior Accountant is expected to work closely with other teams to resolve issues timely and to the satisfaction of all parties. The Senior Accountant is responsible for other projects, as assigned, which may include but are not limited to: research of GL transactions to understand the impact to the GL, process improvement projects, and assistance for the year-end external audit. The job requires excellent written and verbal communication skills. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Prepare month-end journal entries in accordance with US GAAP, with complete and accurate supporting documentation. Perform variance analysis on assigned accounts to both budget and trend and provide explanations to their Lead and Manager for month-end review of financial statements. Prepare month-end balance sheet reconciliations. Assist other teams with information requests as needed. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent required. Experience 5 years of experience required. Healthcare accounting experience preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Candidates seeking CPA license preferred; some assistance available for those seeking licensing. Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time

At CHRISTUS Health, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to our patients while fostering a positive, supportive environment for our healthcare professionals. We are always looking for dedicated Registered Nurses to join our team across a variety of departments and specialties. Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application. This is a pipeline job posting to collect interest from qualified RNs for current and upcoming positions. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for RN opportunities across our health system. APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply to this position to be considered for available specialty unit openings. xevrcyc A recruiter will discuss your area of interest and opportunities available during the prescreening process. To learn more about our CHRISTUS Health System locations please click links below:

We are hiring for a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant in the Kaufman area. At CHRISTUS HomeCare, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here. As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you can expect: the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities flexible scheduling and autonomy career growth possibilities Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare. The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA, LPTA) performs treatment and provides exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the patient's well-being while following the established plan of care. Responsible for following all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising PT; to perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist. Instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training. Observes, records, and reports to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition. Coordinates care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate. Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the Physical Therapy Assistant. License Requirements Current licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice. Current CPR certification is required. Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation. Additional State Requirements TX: Must have one (1) year of experience as a licensed PTA.

The Clinical Informatics Systems Analyst II is primarily responsible for assisting in the operation and administration of clinical information systems, collaborating with clinical and technical associates to enhance workflow methodology and tools. Support responsibilities include application support of medium to high complexity for acute and non-acute care clinical applications for a large, multi-regional healthcare system; provides incident, change and problem management support following the outlined ITIL processes. This position must possess sufficient detailed healthcare knowledge and systems expertise to support assigned clinical application(s). This position requires the ability to work with minimal supervision. This position is exempt. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Collaborate with Clinical Informatics colleagues across the enterprise to drive strategic goals and vision for the department and CHRISTUS Health. Collaborate with Clinical Informatics colleagues to focus on standardized best practice workflow processes and clinical content to ensure alignment across all ministries in order to create efficiencies that improve patient safety. Collaborate with technical colleagues to help identify any infrastructure related issues that have resulted in clinical application issues. Develop, test, implement, support, and maintain assigned clinical applications, solutions and business processes to meet operational and technical requirements. Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with other people, both individually and in groups. Demonstrate sound understanding of clinical practice as it pertains to the integration of clinical information systems and impact on end users. Assist in reporting any identified clinical information systems compliance issues/concerns and escalate utilizing proper chain of command. Provide on-going end user clinical information systems support with all upgrades, new releases and enhanced functionality. Assist with communication to clinical end user system changes, new functionality, workflow process changes, and downtime procedures as they relate to the electronic medical record. Foster relationships with ministry leadership and departments such as Information Services, Quality, Case Management, Revenue Cycle, and Finance to ensure effective communication, to meet business and financial requirements. Prioritize, coordinate, and implement updates and requested changes to clinical information systems. Provides effective customer service by being courteous, polite and friendly at all times. May be required to work additional hours as needed during critical problems. Responsible for other duties and special projects as assigned. Perform in-depth analysis of workflows, data collection, report details, and other technical issues associated with clinical information systems. Troubleshoot and/or resolve application issues and escalate more complex issues as appropriate. Proactively takes action without additional direction taking tasks/projects to completion. Identifies and seizes new opportunities. Displays can-do attitude in good and bad times. Steps up to handle tough issues. Through knowledge and understanding of operations, can proactively identify opportunities to enhance customer usability, efficiency and/or experience. Represents user needs and expectations in larger, more complex system updates and enhancements. Maintains relationship with end user leadership post-engagement. Proactively addresses end user conflicts. Provides clear and organized status reporting on key project areas to be used as external communications to stakeholders. Provides insight and recommendations on application/system analysis in assigned area(s). Demonstrates a solid/working level of subject matter expertise in providing support to projects, customers, and other teams while proactively working to improve and obtain new expertise in applications, including areas beyond assigned module. Utilizes application training, application web site and application resource materials regularly and effectively and is able guide newer team members in utilizing these resources. Associate periodically reviews and auto-corrects his/her skills, habits, work ethic, and behaviors and manages his/her work in an effective and agreeable way among peers. Strong technical proficiency in application-specific design and configuration. Ability to clearly articulate and communicate core design, configuration concepts to end users. Able to independently analyze, design, and configure the application. Able to teach design, configuration concepts to new team members. Proactively and independently troubleshoot and resolve moderate incidents and requests without direction. Demonstrates a working level understanding of information technology, including systems, applications, operations, and support. Adheres to standards/protocols. Maintains high standards for quality of work for self and others. Provides oversight and feedback on team member design, configuration and deliverables. Manages medium complexity projects/requests. Collaborates with team members as needed. Proactively evaluates all new release and functionality of applications. Performs working level process and requirement analysis, including process mapping though current flow charts, documents, future needs/plans, requirement elicitation, stakeholder analysis, and specification gathering to deliver cross team solutions. Responsible for completing working level gap analysis, and providing recommendations. Must have strong knowledge of clinical information systems, clinical informatics, data management and administration. Must have advance knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Must have excellent verbal and written skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelors degree or 4 years of clinical/technical application experience in lieu of degree, strongly preferred Experience Preferred 3-5 years previous clinical information systems experience or equivalent Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Valid Drivers License Epic certification/accreditation/self-proficiency preferred (may be required to certify in relevant application within first 6 months of hire) Note: Once achieved, must be maintained. Work Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday Work Type: Full Time

Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply. The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients. Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice. Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed. Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given. xevrcyc Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required RN License in state of employment or compact Work Schedule: 7AM - 7PM Work Type: Full Time

The Application System Analyst II serves as a liaison between system end-users (customers), operational leaders, additional support resources and vendors to design, build and optimize their assigned applications in a timely and high-quality manner. The Systems Analyst II will provide application support and optimization. They work closely with the Service Desk to assist in responding to service requests. The Application System Analyst II must be able to analyze business issues/requirements and workflows and apply their application knowledge to meet operational and organizational needs. Project implementation responsibilities include collaborating with customers contributing to the analysis, testing, and documentation and implementation of medium to high complexity activities of assigned software. This position must possess sufficient detailed healthcare knowledge and systems expertise to implement medium to high complexity assigned application with minimal guidance. The Associate must be a self-motivated individual with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in team environments. Responsibilities: Analyze, develop, test, document, educate, implement, support, and maintain or optimize assigned applications, solutions and business processes to meet operational and technical requirements. Collaborates across project borders with other teams. Thinks outside the box and proposes practical solutions to issues. Provides oversight and project management to assigned tasks. Demonstrates a solid/working level of subject matter expertise in providing support to projects, customers, and other teams, while proactively working to improve and obtain new expertise in application/system in assigned areas. Utilizes application training, application web site and application resource materials regularly and effectively and is able guide newer team members in utilizing these resources. Thorough knowledge and understanding of operations, can proactively identify opportunities to enhance customer usability, efficiency and/or experience. Represents user needs and expectations in larger, more complex system updates and enhancements. Provides clear and organized status reporting on key project areas to be used as external communications to stakeholders. Performs working level process and requirement analysis, including process mapping though current flow charts, documents, future needs/plans, requirement elicitation, stakeholder analysis, and specification gathering to deliver cross team solutions. Responsible for completing working level gap analysis, and providing recommendations. Able to clearly articulate complex design, configuration issues to end users and project stakeholders. Maintains relationship with end user leadership post-engagement. Proactively addresses end user conflicts. Contributes to strategy discussions by identifying options with associated pros and cons with team members. Facilitates making timely decisions; makes sound decisions even in the absence of complete information. Recognizes when a quick 80% resolution will suffice. Adhere to organization standards for system configuration and change control. Strong technical proficiency in application-specific design and configuration. Ability to clearly articulate and communicate core design, configuration concepts to end users. Able to independently analyze, design, and configure the application. Able to teach design, configuration concepts to new team members. Collaborate and develop strong relationships with end user communities, customers and business partners. Collaborate with Operational Leaders to focus on standardized best practice workflow processes and content to ensure alignment across all ministries, to create efficiencies, and to ensure optimal operational processes. Coordinates code changes with appropriate vendor related to financial and business application issues. Collaborates with Technical Team to identify and infrastructure related issues that have resulted in application issues. Share industry best practices from vendors with Operational Leaders. Demonstrates increasing technical knowledge of the assigned application including relationships of infrastructure and impact to user if unavailable. Serves as a liaison between business operations and providers, internal information technology, system users and vendors working within the defined project objectives for issue and problem resolution. Follows strict change management processes ensuring proper approval, testing, and validation of system changes. Written documentation delivered to end users and leadership shows consistency and attentive review. Is a team player and able to proactively communicate issues and concepts to project leadership. Associate periodically reviews and auto-corrects his/her skills, habits, work ethic, and behaviors and manages his/her work in an effective and agreeable way among peers. Associate is sensitive and aware of how others perceive them and take care to ensure smooth and effective working relationships and environments. Proactively and independently troubleshoot and resolve moderate incidents and requests without direction. Maintains high standards for quality of work for self and others. Provides oversight and feedback on team member design, configuration and deliverables. Manages medium complexity projects/requests. Collaborates with team members as needed. Proactively evaluates all new release and functionality of applications. Complete in a timely manner assigned courses within Healthstream, other electronic tracking tools for educational related material or attend presentations in person as assigned. Ensure the services that he/she provides contribute to the successful accomplishment of the primary mission of the department. Escalates when SLAs are breached or appropriate vendor action is not occurring. May be required to travel to perform duties. May be required to work additional hours as needed during critical problems. Assist in preparation and conducting of continuing formal or informal training session for users and co-workers. Identifies and seizes new opportunities, displays can-do attitude in good and bad times and steps up to handle tough issues. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: Education/Skills Associates or Bachelors degree preferred with a focus in healthcare, business, or information systems. Ability to present complex data in meaningful method, i.e., charts, graphs Ability to adjust to and implement change Problem Solving skills Multitasking skills Work as a team member Proficient in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Excellent customer service skills Highly effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to establish working relationships that foster optimal quality teamwork and education Strong organizational skills in managing multiple priorities Experience 3+ Years of experience 2+ years within healthcare, business, or information systems Solves moderate incidents without direction Develops new functionality for requests with little direction Works in a team setting, sharing information and assisting other junior level team members Possesses detailed healthcare knowledge and systems expertise Makes decisions regarding own work on primarily routine cases Works under minimal supervision, uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors Collaborates with senior team members to develop approaches and solutions Mentors and may train team members within own functional or application Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Associated certifications on area of focus, preferred For Epic Analysts: Certified or proficient in assigned Epic module (must be obtained within 6 months of employment date) Certifications or Proficiencies must stay current by maintaining new version training Work Type: Full Time

Where You'll Work St. Luke's Health-Brazosport Hospital is located on a beautiful, 25-acre campus in Lake Jackson, Texas. Offering state-of-the-art diagnostic and comprehensive treatment services, our hospital is home to a 154-bed patient tower, level III trauma center, advanced cardiac care center, and full-service, multidisciplinary cancer center. Our team consists of over 100 board-certified physicians and nearly 600 highly skilled team members to meet our patients' medical needs. South Brazoria County's premier healthcare system, St. Luke's Health-Brazosport Hospital is dedicated to providing quality care with compassion for the communities we serve. Job Summary and Responsibilities The Environmental Services Tech I is responsible for executing the daily duties required to establish and maintain a safe, hygienic, and aesthetically pleasing care environment. While executing the assigned responsibilities, the EVS Tech will have contact/interactions with patients, visitors, and clinical and non-clinical staff. Responsible for ensuring timely room turnovers related to patient throughput within the basic principles of environmental hygiene and infection prevention. The environmental services technician, in accordance with organizational standards of quality, is an essential contributor to cleaning, disinfection, infection prevention and patient experience. Responsible for completing as assigned, daily occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, equipment, and other common areas. Performs duties while demonstrating a working knowledge of the health care cleaning and disinfecting principles and requirements. Displays safe chemical use and equipment handling for all items within the healthcare environment. Adheres to all organization safety, risk management and infection control guidelines and standards while promoting a culture of safety. Actively participates in departmental performance improvement initiatives, including but not limited to initiatives to improve patient experience and cleanliness metrics. Maintains cleaning cart(s), supplies, and equipment, as outlined in the Standard Work cart set up. Job Requirements High School diploma or GED preferred Previous healthcare experience preferred Not ready to apply, or can't find a relevant opportunity? Join one of our Talent Communities to learn more about a career at CommonSpirit Health and experience #humankindness.

Description Summary: The Registered Nurse Lactation Counselor provides expert lactation support and education to breastfeeding mothers and infants, utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care. Apply (by clicking the relevant button) after checking through all the related job information below. This role involves providing in-person consultations, telephone follow-ups, and outpatient services to address lactation challenges, enhance breastfeeding success, and ensure mothers and infants receive optimal care. The Lactation Counselor works closely with lactation consultants, physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers to coordinate care, provide education, and ensure continuity of lactation support after discharge. The role also includes patient education, staff training, and promotion of lactation resources. Develop and implement personalized care plans that support breastfeeding success. Provide emotional support and encouragement to empower families to meet their breastfeeding goals. Document all interactions, assessments, and care provided in accordance with hospital policies and patient privacy regulations. Offer timely and responsive assistance to mothers requiring follow-up care, ensuring they feel supported in their breastfeeding journey. Collaboration and Coordination of Care: Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure seamless continuity of care for breastfeeding families. Communicate and coordinate effectively with hospital staff to ensure lactation needs are addressed during hospital stays and post-discharge. Follow up with patients to monitor progress, address any concerns, and adjust care plans as needed. Outpatient Lactation Support: Provide individualized lactation support to mothers and infants through outpatient follow-up, including in-person visits and telephone consultations. Assess breastfeeding techniques, infant latch, milk supply, and overall breastfeeding goals. Address common lactation challenges, including sore nipples, low milk supply, latch issues, and breastfeeding pain, using evidence-based strategies. Provide guidance and support for mothers and infants experiencing more complex issues. Training and Education for Staff: Assist in the training and education of hospital staff, including nurses and other healthcare providers, to ensure accurate and consistent lactation information is provided to patients. Promote best practices in lactation care across the hospital through in-service training and educational resources. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. xevrcyc Education/Skills Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field preferred Experience In hospital experience preferred Outpatient follow-up care experience preferred In-depth knowledge of lactation practices, breastfeeding management, and maternal-infant health required Must have strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills to address patient needs effectively Excellent communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills required Must be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and support diverse patient populations Strong organizational and documentation skills needed Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications RN License in the state of employment or compact required IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant) certification required BLS required Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Part Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at **************.