Henry County Medical Center jobs - 31 jobs

Registration Clerk receives patients, obtaining all demographic information needed to complete the Registration/Admission process. Have patient or responsible party sign necessary paperwork. Obtain and check all insurance information. Collect payment from patient as needed. All of the above should be done in a professional and timely manner while using good customer service

General Purpose: Responsible for the independent supervision of the delivery of care to a group of residents in a skilled nursing facility. Assess resident needs, develop individual care plans, administer nursing care, evaluate nursing care, and supervise Nurses, CNAs and other personnel in the delivery of nursing care. Essential Job Functions This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive: Adhere to State and Federal rules and regulations concerning delivery of care and assure that effective quality nursing care is delivered which is outcome focused through utilization of the nursing process. Effectively interview the resident/responsible party to obtain information required for developing and implementing a plan of care. Perform physical assessment through observation, inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation. Implement plan of care consistently, effectively and cost efficiently with focus on resident centered outcomes. Identify rationale and anticipated outcomes for each nursing intervention. Assume responsibility for care interventions consistent with skill level and professional standards of care. Utilize professional and sound judgment in delivery of care, which is cost efficient but does not jeopardize safe, effective care delivery. Keep physician and/or other health care professionals (nurse practitioner, physician assistant, podiatrist, dentist, etc.) informed of resident's condition; and notify physician and/or other healthcare professionals immediately of significant change of condition. Work in collaboration with physician and/or other health care professionals by sharing information relevant to changing plan of care. Critique and take responsibility for evaluating nursing care delivered. Utilize expertise of nurse colleagues to evaluate plan of care. Elicit feedback from individual being served and/or family or responsible party to determine that their needs are being met. Evaluate effectiveness of the plan of care in conjunction with the interdisciplinary care plan team. Deliver and maintain optimum resident care and comfort by demonstrating knowledge and skills of current nursing practices. Transcribe physician and/or other health care professionals' orders appropriately and accurately. Notify physician and/or other health care professionals if orders are not carried out and document event appropriately. Follow company, facility and departmental policies and procedures and appropriately utilize nursing judgment. Complete documentation of all medical records and reporting forms in an accurate manner. Supervise CNAs and other personnel. May supervise other Nurses, including other RNs. Coach, counsel, and assign CNAs and other nurses to provide quality resident care. Appropriately discipline or participate in the discipline of CNAs and other nurses for violations of work rules, policies or poor performance, including the recommendation of suspensions or terminations. Recognize CNAs and other nurses for exceptional care and job performance on a regular basis and as part of their formal performance evaluation. Assign CNAs and other nurses specific duties for resident care and direct their work. Train and/or assist in the orientation of new employees. Demonstrate safe practices in regard to resident's comfort and safety by applying knowledge of proper body alignment for self and resident. Maintain updated knowledge base in pharmacology. Demonstrate knowledge of drug reactions and sensitivities and nursing interventions. Assure that narcotics are accounted for properly. Recognize normal and abnormal lab values and communicate it in appropriate manner to physician, and other interdisciplinary team members as appropriate. Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements. Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill & Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information. Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information. Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse. Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility. Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator. Minimum Qualifications LPN or Registered Nurse with current state license. Excellent technical, assessment and documentation skills. Good Leadership qualities. Good communication and interpersonal skill Organized and detailed in work performance. Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience. Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility. Comply with the Residents' Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures. Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below. Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.

The Cardiovascular Technician (RCIS/Rad Tech/CST) is responsible for meeting the needs of the Invasive Cardiovascular Services Department. The technologist will assist the physician as a scrub assistant, procedure circulator, recording technician, and as needed in the Invasive Cardiovascular Services Department or any other area. The technician will engage in learning and assisting in invasive and non-invasive cardiac testing. The technician will develop a working knowledge of all equipment and procedures utilized in the care of the cardiac patient. Other duties as assigned.

Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) assess, diagnose, and treat individuals with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in communication sciences and a passion for helping individuals improve their communication skills and overall quality of life. Key Responsibilities: Evaluate patients' speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Provide direct therapy services to individuals with speech, language, or swallowing disorders. Collaborate with physicians, teachers, psychologists, and other professionals to develop effective treatment strategies. Document patient progress and adjust therapy plans as needed. Educate patients, family members, and caregivers on treatment techniques and strategies. Maintain accurate and timely records in compliance with healthcare regulations. Use specialized equipment and techniques to treat communication and swallowing disorders. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to overall patient care plans. Stay up-to-date with research and advancements in the field of speech-language pathology. Required Qualifications: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program. Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), or eligibility to obtain. State-specific license or certification (as required). Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in educational, clinical, or rehabilitation settings. Bilingual or multilingual abilities. Knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems. Licensing & Certification Requirements by State: All 50 U.S. states require Speech-Language Pathologists to be licensed or certified to practice. General requirements include: A master's degree in speech-language pathology. Completion of a clinical fellowship (typically 9 months of supervised professional practice). Passing the Praxis Exam in Speech-Language Pathology. Completion of continuing education to maintain licensure. Variations by State: Here are some examples (always verify with each state's licensing board for up-to-date information): State License Required Special Notes California Yes Licensure through the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board. Texas Yes Temporary license required for clinical fellowship year. Florida Yes License from the Department of Health; CEU requirements every renewal period. New York Yes Must complete a New York State-approved program and pass a state-specific exam. Illinois Yes Requires professional license and registration with the IDFPR. Pennsylvania Yes Board requires background check and child abuse clearance. Colorado Yes Licensure administered by DORA; CE requirements every 2 years. Arizona Yes Separate license for telepractice also available. Massachusetts Yes License issued by the Board of Registration for SLP and Audiology. Georgia Yes Must apply through the Georgia State Board of Examiners. Most states follow the ASHA certification standards, but always check for state-specific policies regarding telepractice, school settings, and CEUs.

Responsible for planning, organizing and directing the overall operation of the Laboratory Services Department. Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards as it relates to the care provided to all age groups of patients ranging from neonate to geriatric. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Assures competency of all personnel. Assists in formulating the budget. Maintains efficient and effective department operation while requiring compliance with all JCAHO, College of American Pathologists (CAP), state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols.

General Purpose: Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment process in accordance with the requirements of the Federal and State regulations as well as Company policy and procedure. Essential Job Functions This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive: Minimum Data Set: Oversee and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS) in accordance with current Federal and State rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the resident assessment, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers. Assemble information from the Initial Nursing Assessment, resident interview, and clinical record review to complete the nursing portion of the Minimum Data Set within 10-14 days of admission or annual review, and when there is a significant change in a resident's condition. Notify all members of the interdisciplinary team at least one week in advance of the MDS due date for all new admissions, annual reviews, and significant changes in resident condition. Monitor and follow-up with team members as needed to verify that all assigned sections of the MDS are completed, dated, and signed within designated time frames. If a member of the interdisciplinary team is absent during the time frame for completion of a MDS, conduct necessary research and referral to confirm that all MDS sections and triggered RAPs are completed. Review each MDS for accuracy, consistency, completeness, and signatures prior to submitting to the designated RN for final review and signature. Verify that MDS documentation is placed in resident's medical record and that documentation is complete, including dates, signatures, and sections completed by all members of the interdisciplinary team. Complete, date, and sign MDS quarterly review sheets. Verify the face validity of all Minimum Data Sets before electronic submission. Participate in and oversee the timely electronic submission of all MDS. Review the validation report and verify that appropriate action is taken. Resident Assessment Protocols (RAP): Review the Resident Assessment Protocols correlated with nursing issues and answer the questions as identified in the computer documentation system. Once all the questions have been answered, complete narrative summaries of the information, indicating the decision whether or not to include the identified problem on the Plan of Care. Consult the RAP summary sheet and verify that all triggered RAPs and corresponding narrative summaries have been completed, dated, and signed by the appropriate disciplines. For triggered RAPs included in the Care Plan, verify that any additional supportive documentation related to RAP issues is completed. If a triggered RAP is not included in the Care Plan, verify that documentation in the RAP summary clearly indicates reasons for not proceeding. Care Plans: Schedule all interdisciplinary care plan meetings, and notify staff in advance which residents will be evaluated. For Care Plan reviews, notify the resident's family in writing 30 days in advance of care plan meeting (except for care plans requiring immediate revision due to significant change or unforeseen circumstances.) Identify and document nursing problems, goals, and approaches, and coordinate the development of an individual Plan of Care for each resident in cooperation with the physician, Medical Director, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team, and outside consultants (nursing, dietary, pharmacy, therapists, etc.) in accordance with corporate, state, and federal guidelines. Correlate the information to update resident care plans quarterly and after each significant change. Verify that all updates are completed. Generate final copy, and verify that signatures from the physician, interdisciplinary team, and contributing resident or family members are obtained. Make a copy of each resident's care plan accessible to CNAs. Other Responsibilities: Disseminate any new or updated materials involving the RAI process. Create an opportunity for family participation in the care planning process. Communicate with the Business Office Manager and Administrator on a regular basis regarding the case mix scores and how they impact reimbursement. Coordinate the interdisciplinary assessment process for all residents of the facility. Verify that the Resident Assessment Instrument is individualized, complete, accurate, and timely for each resident. Conduct and facilitate the Interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings. Educate peers on MDS, RAPs, and Care Plans. Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements. Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill & Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information. Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information. Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse. Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility. Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator. Minimum Qualifications Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse with required state licensure. Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience in a health care setting. Minimum of two (2) years experience in a long-term care setting. Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care. Excellent analytical and deductive reasoning skills. Organized and detailed in work performance. Computer literacy and comprehensive understanding of documentation software system. Excellent technical, assessment, documentation, and writing skills. Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience. Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility. Comply with the Residents' Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures. Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below. Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.

General Purpose: Perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Assist with promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents. Essential Job Functions This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive: · Provide personal care (i.e., grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, etc.) of residents daily and as needed. · Change bed linen and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident room on a regular basis. · Ambulate and transfer residents, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics. · Record resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other information as assigned. · Routinely turn and position residents as necessary. · Observe residents carefully and report changes in condition to Charge Nurse. · Recognize a resident's ability to make choices and support these within the constraints of the caregiving environment. · Participate in collecting data needed for the accurate completion of the MDS and the plan of care. Provide input to the nurses for development of the plan of care. · Provide adequate hydration to residents at regular intervals each day according to specific resident needs. · Prepare residents for each meal and transport to dining room (unless resident on bed rest) making sure that food tray is accessible, self-help devices are available (if needed), and assistance is provided to those residents who cannot feed themselves. · Keep an accurate record of food intake and output, as directed. · Maintain established housekeeping standards within assigned duty areas. · Assist nursing staff with the basics of aseptic and sterile techniques to avoid infection of residents and self-contamination of equipment and supplies. · Be alert for proper ventilation, temperature, light and noise control. · Take TPR, blood pressure, weighing of residents, etc. as directed. · Promptly answer call lights and other resident needs. · Utilize proper body mechanics when lifting or transporting residents. · Assist in the orientation and training of other staff, as requested. · Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements. · Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill & Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information. · Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information. · Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse. · Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility. · Must adhere to attendance standards per Attendance Policy. · Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator. Minimum Qualifications CERTIFIED: · Current Nursing Assistant Certification from state. · Maintain CPR Certification High School Graduate or GED

1. Prepares beverages, assists with food preparation, sets up and works patient trayline. 2. Operates dishmachine, garbage disposal, and other equipment in dishroom. 3. Performs assigned cleaning responsibilities such as sweeping, mopping, cleaning carts, walls, etc. 4. Puts up and rotates stock, carries out boxes and garbage, and cleans stock room. 5. Receive and monitor patient meal orders received through diet software as needed. Prepares meal requests for patient and guest trays. Notifies ambassadors of prepared meals and delivers carts to appropriate areas (and delivers meal trays to patients if needed). 6. Picks up dirty dishes from patient floors and brings back to dishroom for cleaning. 7. Checks temperature of foods, drinks, and dishmachine and records on appropriate forms. 8. Covers, labels, and puts leftovers in the refrigerator and disposes of wastes properly (including leftover food from coolers, freezer, etc.). 9. As required by specific assignment, prepares, plates, and serves salads, desserts, sandwiches, etc. using recipes, dietary guidelines, and production sheets. 10. Develops and maintains a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department. 11. Assists in cafeteria as needed. 12. Prepare special order items as requested for catering. 13. Performs related responsibilities as required or directed. 14. Participates and promotes the HCMC customer service program (TOPS).

The CS technician is responsible for decontamination, assembly, packaging, wrapping and sterilization of linen, treatment trays, instruments and related reprocessed items in Surgery, CCU, Med. Surg. Units, ER, Lab, x-ray, and physicians offices. Knowledge of policy and procedure of decontamination and sterilization, biological testing of sterilization equipment, and implant able items. Complete knowledge of parameters for steam sterilizers, flash packs, and biological testing. Records and maintains accurate records on sterilized items required by Joint Commission, Regulatory Agencies, Infection Control, and QA. Knowledge of instruments and all working parts to insure proper cleaning and sterilization. Ability to anticipate physicians needs in an emergency. Ability to prioritize needs for upcoming surgical cases. Order supplies, needed for decontamination and sterilization of instrumentation, always following policies and procedures. This position does require taking overnight, weekend and holiday call on a rotating basis.

The CT Technologist is responsible for working directly with patients and assisting radiologists and/or staff physicians while administering ionizing radiation in the course of computerized tomography (CT) examinations in concordance with physician's orders. This professionally trained person will be responsible for the operation of CT scanners, flow rate injectors, an EKG monitoring system, a picture archiving system. This position is responsible for the use of radiographic supplies including iodinated contrast while providing patient care and patient safety as established by department standards. This position is responsible for performing a variety of basic secretarial, clerical and housekeeping functions such as customer service, examination and work area cleaning, telephone communications, computer system data entry, information retrieval, (HIS, RIS, PACS), and infection control. This position, in addition to superb technical skills, will also require the ability to follow the CRMC service commitments to customers and fellow staff. Other duties as assigned.

Henry County Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team of excellent healthcare professionals. At HCMC, we believe that successful partners are able to provide exceptional patient care that is so very important to the patient's comfort and safety. Candidates need to be customer focused and friendly in dealing with all age populations. The RT provides care, treatment and rehabilitation to patients with pulmonary disorders by means of respiratory therapy. RT's have knowledge of pharmacy, anatomy, and physiology and make judgments in consultation with a physician and other members of the health care team with regard to the respiratory care that patients receive. Proficient technical skills in the performance of respiratory therapies. Working knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapies; specialty technical standards, equipment supplies; safety principles and practices.

Under general supervision, the Laboratory Collector (Phlebotomist) performs phlebotomy and other specimen collection procedures to obtain quality samples for clinical laboratory testing. The phlebotomist accurately and efficiently provides general administrative support to the laboratory department. The Phlebotomist provides excellent customer support and models appropriate behavior as exemplified in the HCMC Mission Statement and the HCMC Standards of Behavior, reflecting commitment to the continuous improvement process of the Department of Laboratory Services and Henry County Medical Center.

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible, under the direction of a physician licensed to utilize radioactive materials, for performing or assisting in the performance of diagnostic or therapeutic procedures using radionuclides or brachytherapy sources. These responsibilities include but are not limited to radio pharmacy, radiation safety, in vivo and in vitro studies, equipment and inventory maintenance. The Staff Nuclear Imaging Technologist exercises professional judgment while performing services in a demeanor complimentary to customer service, age specific criteria, safety and medical ethics.

Performs a variety of imaging procedures and is responsible for patient safety protocols. Functions as the first line interface with patients in the successful accomplishment of their imaging needs. Participates in CQI activities.

The Emergency Department Behavioral Health Registered Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process /or behavioral health patients within an assigned unit; assesses, treats and care for patients demonstrating an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process; coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Oversees the work of non-professional personnel. Other duties as assigned.

The Physical Therapist organizes and carries out physical therapy programs at CRMC for inpatients or outpatients, to facilitate the rehabilitation of the mentally or physically handicapped. The staff PT provides direct patient focused care to include physical therapy evaluations and quality treatment with short and long term goals determined by the patient's needs. All PT's are required to have competency for adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. Therapists who will work with children or infants less than 13 years will require specific training and competencies demonstrated prior to working with pediatrics. The staff PT also assists the director of the department in the supervision of support staff, quality assurance and improvement activities and the overall operation of the rehabilitation department. Other duties as assigned.

The Nursing Assistant performs and assumes responsibility for nonprofessional Nursing duties in the direct care of patients within a designated time frame under the direct supervision of an RN in accordance with established Henry County Medical Center policies. The ages of the patients normally served are neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Exceptions include no neonates in surgery and no neonates, pediatric or adolescent patients in psychiatry.

The MRI Technologist is responsible for working directly with patients and assisting radiologists and/or staff physicians while performing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations in concordance with Physicians orders. This professionally trained person will be responsible for the operation of MRI scanners, flow rate injectors, patient monitoring systems, and a picture archiving system. This position is responsible for the use of radiographic supplies including gadolinium contrast while providing patient care and patient safety as established by department standards. This position is responsible for performing a variety of basic secretarial, clerical and housekeeping functions such as customer service, examination and work area cleaning, telephone communications, computer system data entry, information retrieval, (HIS, RIS, PACS), and infection control. This position, in addition to superb technical skills, will also require the ability to follow the CRMC service commitments to customers and fellow staff. Other duties as assigned.

General Purpose: Provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practice and regulations and as directed by the Director of Nursing. Essential Job Functions This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive: Nursing Care Assess and document resident progress in the medical record. Perform all preventive skin care, dressing changes, and wound care. Monitor turning and positioning of residents. Monitor the treatment of decubitus ulcers with appropriate documentation and communication to physician and family. Make rounds with physician, as needed, to discuss the care of residents who are currently receiving decubitus or catheter care. Assess weekly nutrition/hydration of residents with State I to Stage IV decubitus ulcers and evaluate and initiate additional nutritional intake as required. Assist in resident care planning when resident is currently being monitored by treatment nurse. Notify physician of new skin problems, changes of condition and when skin conditions heal. Obtain changes in physician's orders as indicated by resident's progress or lack of progress Communicate pertinent information about resident condition and progress to charge nurses, supervisors and Director of Nursing, as indicated. Maintain clean, orderly treatment cart and restock treatment supplies. Follow Infection Control policies and procedures Drug/Treatment Administration and Documentation Administer medications and treatments accurately as ordered by the physician and according to all facility policies and procedures Follow facility policies and procedures for assessment, treatment and documentation of skin problems. Document pressure sore status weekly or more often as condition changes. Safety Comply with, support and enforce all company policies related to safety and infection control procedures including the proper use of mechanical lifts and gait belts. Assist in monitoring the inventory of medications, medical supplies and equipment to be sure an adequate supply of skin care products are on hand to meet the needs of residents. Residents' Rights and Positive Relationships Understand, comply with and promote all rules and regulations regarding residents' rights; promote positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators, to include presenting a professional appearance. Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information. Report any complaints or grievances made by residents regarding nursing or medical care to the Director of Nursing. Other Job Functions Participate in educational programs for residents and their family members relative to skin care when a resident is being discharged to home. Attend and participate in educational activities, in-service training and staff meetings; assist in orientation and training other staff. Participate in Quality Improvement activities as assigned. Other duties as assigned by the Administrator or Director of Nursing. Minimum Qualifications RN or LPN in good standing with current State license. Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Basic computer knowledge and aptitude to learn company software. Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and the disabled. Perform the Essential job functions listed below, with or without reasonable accommodation.