Lexington Regional Health Center job in Lexington, NE
Lexington Regional Health Center
Title: Medical Interpreter
Supervisor: Director of Social Services
Department: Social Services
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Principle duties and responsibilities
1. Provides language services to patients with limited English proficiency. Facilitates effective communication between the healthcare provider and patient with limited English proficiency.
2. Edits and proofreads discharge information to accurately reflect the language.
3. Relays concepts and ideas between languages.
4. Conveys written material from one language into another, such as fliers, publications, web pages, etc.
5. Creates new text into the target language that reproduces the content and style of the organization.
6. Receives and submits material electronically (e.g.: emails translated documents, faxes translated documents, etc).
7. Uses dictionaries, glossaries, etc. for reference.
8. Interprets/translates language at meetings as necessary.
9. Reads aloud a document in a language other than that which it was written.
10. Translates patient material and informational brochures issued by the hospital into other languages.
11. Participates in patient care activities that could include blood exposure and risk to bloodborne pathogens (eg: lacerations, handling of blood-contaminated specimens, etc.)
12. Responsible for ensuring the environment meets appropriate governing body standards.
13. Responsible for proper collection, storage and labeling of biological specimens.
14. Ensure patients and visitors follow current infection control guidelines.
15. Maintains patient and staff safety through the use of patient safety tools (Teamstepps, Just Culture, etc.).
16. Regular attendance at the assigned work location is required per scheduled shift assigned by department leaders.
17. Must be able to take on-call assignments that are outside of regular worked shifts; if part time or full-time status. If employee is causal status, this employee only needs to be available as needed.
18. Must have the ability to take the hospital's on call phone for assigned call and/ or personal phone and have means for transportation to get to and from regular working shifts and on call shifts.
19. On call employees must respond to the first call from requested hospital staff within 30 minutes from the call.
20. Shows respectfulness to patients, visitors, teammates, and leaders at all times.
21. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities
1. The ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in both English and 2nd language proficiently.
2. The ability to read, write and think critically as is typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
3. Must attend an annual interpreter training provided by the Office of Health Disparities and Health Equity.
4. Attention to detail necessary to listen attentively to the speaker and provide accurate translation.
5. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to protected and sensitive information and follow HIPPA rules.
6. Must be able to perform basic phone and computer skills
7. Ability to complete reports and correspondence at a professional level.
8. Ability to immediately respond to common inquiries and complaints from patients, employees and regulatory agencies.
9. Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
10. Must be 19 years of age or older due to potential co-signing of medical documents.
11. Must be able to work with patient, visitors, coworkers, and hospital wide staff
12. Must be able to meet the demands of the required assigned hours by department leaders.
13. Must be able to comply with hospital wide policies and procedures as well as departmental policies and procedures.
14. Successful completion of required knowledge and training of standard precaution and transmission protocols and when to apply during principle duties and responsibilities.
Working conditions
1. Spends up to 50% of day seated to complete various paper/computer work. The other 50% is spent ambulating and moving around facility to assist with interpreting services. Required to ambulate 700 feet at one time to assist in various departments in the facility. Required to reach heights from 10 inches to 59 inches high to access storage requiring lifting up to 6 pounds. May carry laptop to meetings requiring carrying up to 5 pounds (if in computer bag) and 700 feet in distance.
2. Works in a normal office work environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, etc.
3. Sitting, walking, or standing for up to 90% of work time when facilitating effective communication.
4. Subject to infections/communicable disease situations and approximate to chemical, medication, blood and body fluids up to 5% of the work day.
5. Exposure to chemicals and other hazards related to patient care. Appropriate safety precautions, such as safety glasses, gloves, etc. must be used to minimize risk of injury.
6. Direct exposure to body substances during patient care activities and on contaminated surfaces such as patient equipment.
Management responsibilities
1. None
Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
$42k-62k yearly est. 60d+ ago
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Full-time Physician with OB Coverage
Lexington Regional Health Center 3.8
Lexington Regional Health Center job in Lexington, NE
Lexington Regional Health Center
Title: Physician
Supervisor: Clinic Administrator/Chief Executive Officer
Department: Family Medicine Specialists
FLSA Status: Exempt
Principle duties and responsibilities
Gives direct patient care:
Takes patient's history.
Performs or orders diagnostic tests.
Makes diagnoses.
Prescribes treatments.
Administers or orders vaccinations.
Performs follow-up.
Educates patients on disease prevention, disease process and health maintenance.
Provides medical direction for the clinic's health care activities and consultation for, and medical supervision of, the health care staff.
Serves as a member of the hospital's active medical staff and shall abide by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations. Serves on various other committees as assigned.
In conjunction with other non-physician providers, participates in developing, executing, and reviewing the clinic's written policies and the services provided to federal program patients every two months.
Reviews the clinic's patients' records, provides medical orders, and provides medical care services to the patients of the clinic.
Prepares medical records.
Prepares clinical reports and correspondences.
Participates in patient care activities that could include blood exposure and risk to bloodborne pathogens (eg: lacerations, handling of blood-contaminated specimens, etc.)
Responsible for safe bagging and disposal of biohazardous waste.
Responsible for following safe-injection practices.
Responsible for ensuring the environment meets appropriate governing body standards.
Responsible for proper collection, storage and labeling of biological specimens.
Ensure patients and visitors follow current infection control guidelines.
Maintains patient and staff safety through the use of patient safety tools (Teamstepps, Just Culture, etc.).
Regular attendance at the assigned work location is required.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities
Medical knowledge about established and evolving biomedical, clinical and cognate sciences and the application of this knowledge to patient care; knowledge and understanding of patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health as is typically acquired through the completion of a medical degree from an accredited school.
Must hold a current active Physician license from the State of Nebraska with no active disciplinary items related.
Current D.E.A. certificate required.
Current certifications as required per facility credentialing. Put in all provder JDs
Attention to detail for up to 90% of work time when assessing, diagnosing and treating patients, synthesizing information related to patient care and accurately documenting care.
Analytical skills to research and diagnose patients, review patients' charts, complete patient care documentation, etc.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to protected and sensitive information.
Ability to complete reports and correspondence at a professional level.
Ability to immediately respond to common inquiries and complaints from patients, employees and regulatory agencies.
Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Communication skills necessary to discuss complex healthcare issues with patients, families and other healthcare professionals, collaborate with healthcare team to develop patients' plan of care, etc.
Successful completion of required knowledge and training of standard precaution and transmission protocols and when to apply during principle duties and responsibilities.
Working conditions
Works in a normal office work environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, etc.
Spends up to 40% of day completing various desk/computer work, and the rest of shift moving around facility completing patient care activities. Patient transferring may be required, lifting up to 35 pounds to assist a stand pivot transfer. Providers complete various upper extremity gross motor functions for completing various patient care related activities, such as taking vitals, bracing, performing examinations, etc. Required to help assist in the event of emergency situations, including performing CPR which may require getting onto floor to assist.
Exposure to chemicals and other hazards related to patient care. Appropriate safety precautions, such as safety glasses, gloves, etc. must be used to minimize risk of injury.
Direct exposure to body substances during patient care activities and on contaminated surfaces such as patient equipment.
Management responsibilities
None
Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required."
$298k-425k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Care Management Manager
Johnson County Hospital 4.7
Tecumseh, NE job
Job Title: Care Management Manager
Department: Nursing
Reports To: CNO
The Care Management Manager is responsible for the operational and clinical oversight of the hospital's Care Management program, including Utilization Review (UR), care coordination, discharge planning, and payer medical necessity compliance. This role ensures compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, supports appropriate patient status determination, collaborates with medical staff, and partners with Revenue Cycle and Patient Access to reduce denials and support efficient patient throughput.
This position provides leadership to care management staff and serves as a key liaison between clinical services, medical staff, quality, compliance, and revenue cycle operations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Utilization Review & Medical Necessity
Oversees the hospital's Utilization Review program in compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, Medicare regulations, and payer requirements.
Ensures timely and accurate medical necessity reviews.
Monitors patient status determination (inpatient vs. outpatient/observation) and facilitates appropriate escalation to providers.
Coordinates and prepares cases for Utilization Review Committee meetings; tracks outcomes and follow-up actions.
Ensures physician advisor involvement when indicated.
Care Coordination & Discharge Planning
Oversees care coordination and discharge planning processes to support safe, timely, and appropriate transitions of care.
Collaborates with nursing, providers, therapy services, and ancillary departments to remove barriers to discharge.
Ensures compliance with discharge planning regulations, including patient choice and post-acute care referrals.
Prior Authorization & Payer Coordination
Collaborates with billing and revenue cycle to support timely prior authorization and concurrent review processes.
Assists with clinical documentation and medical necessity appeals when required.
Participates in payer communications related to medical necessity, level of care, and length-of-stay reviews.
Denials Prevention & Performance Improvement
Analyzes utilization trends, denials data, and length-of-stay metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
Partners with other departments as necessary to reduce avoidable denials related to medical necessity or documentation.
Develops and implements action plans to address identified gaps.
Compliance, Quality & QAPI Integration
Ensures Care Management activities align with CMS Conditions of Participation, accreditation standards, and hospital policies.
Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives related to utilization, throughput, and care coordination.
Assists with survey readiness, mock surveys, and regulatory audits.
Leadership & Staff Management
Provides direct supervision, coaching, and performance management of Care Management staff.
Ensures staff competency through orientation, ongoing education, and annual evaluations.
Develops and maintains department policies, procedures, and workflows.
Education & Provider Engagement
Educates providers and staff on medical necessity requirements, documentation standards, and patient status guidelines.
Promotes a collaborative approach to utilization management and care coordination.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related healthcare field (preferred)
Experience in Utilization Review, Case Management, or Care Coordination
Knowledge of CMS Conditions of Participation and Medicare regulations
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field
Certification in Case Management or Utilization Review (CCM, ACM, CPUR, or equivalent)
Experience in a Critical Access Hospital or rural healthcare setting
Skills and Competencies
Strong understanding of medical necessity and level-of-care determination
Ability to interpret payer regulations and apply them to clinical scenarios
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Leadership, coaching, and problem-solving abilities
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Working Conditions
Primarily office-based with regular interaction in clinical areas
May require on-call availability
Must be able to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications required for the position.
Benefits We Offer:
Competitive wages
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan
Professional development opportunities
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Paid time off
Sick pay
Why Join Us?
At Johnson County Hospital, we value our team and foster a supportive environment where you can thrive. Join us to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
$76k-125k yearly est. 3d ago
General Application
Lexington Regional Health Center 3.8
Lexington Regional Health Center job in Lexington, NE
General application file for those interested in working at LRHC, but the specific job is not currently listed that matches their interest.
$57k-78k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Full-time Diabetes Educator with Part-time Cardiac Rehab
Lexington Regional Health Center 3.8
Lexington Regional Health Center job in Lexington, NE
Lexington Regional Health Center Title: Diabetes Educator
Supervisor: Director of Transitional Care
Department: Patient Education FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Principle duties and responsibilities
Provides education related to diabetes and the disease process; medication, diet and nutritional monitoring; foot care, prevention and care of complications; blood glucose monitoring and the techniques of self-monitoring and injection and long-term complications.
Develops and coordinates educational programs for diabetes which includes education to staff, patients, and families.
Accesses clinical documentation system of hospital to obtain patient data, assists with scheduling appointments, completing outcomes data, and ensuring efficient process flow of patient's plan of care.
Provides clinical resources and consultation to staff and providers.
Assesses, monitors, and implements treatment plans for patients at various stages of the disease. The focus is on prevention of complications and management of stable diabetes.
Provides ongoing assessment and recommendations to the treatment team and patient/family for adjustments in the plan of care as required.
Documents assessments, interventions and plans including recommendations and goals, progress notes and discharge summaries related to diabetes education.
Educates patients about their condition, medication and gives them specific care and treatment instructions. Coordinates and encourages Lexington Regional Health Center diabetic population to receive standard of diabetic care from primary care provider.
Coordinates community outreach, which could include education classes to include the schools, etc.
Participates in patient care activities that could include blood exposure and risk to bloodborne pathogens (eg: lacerations, handling of blood-contaminated specimens, etc.)
Responsible for safe bagging and disposal of biohazardous waste.
Responsible for following safe-injection practices.
Responsible for ensuring the environment meets appropriate governing body standards.
Ensures patients and visitors follow current infection control guidelines.
Serves on various committees as assigned.
Maintains patient and staff safety through the use of patient safety tools (Teamstepps, Just Culture, etc.).
Regular attendance at the assigned work location is required.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities
Knowledge and understanding of nursing theory and practice and the growth and development of a variety of patients in order to meet the patients' health care needs as is typically acquired through the completion of an associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school with licensure by the State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred; or, if not certified, required to have 15 hours of continuing education units in diabetes education annually. The CDCES certification must be maintained.
A minimum of two years' experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
Basic Life Support certification via American Heart Association required within six months of hire and/or orientation.
One year work experience as a care coordinator, patient educator or similar role preferred but not required.
Highly organized with a strong ability to manage different priorities. Ability to work with others and use resources to problem solve.
Advanced written and oral communication skills necessary to converse in an effective and positive manner with patients, hospital employees, providers, visitors and the community.
Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to protected and sensitive information.
Ability to complete reports and correspondence at a professional level.
Ability to immediately respond to common inquiries and complaints from patients, employees and regulatory agencies in collaboration with supervisor and administration.
Successful completion of required knowledge and training of standard precaution and transmission protocols and when to apply during principle duties and responsibilities.
Working conditions
Works in a normal office work environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, etc.
Spends 50% of shift sitting for desk work, and the other 50% of shift completing patient care, such as patient education in hospital rooms. Inpatient consultations are in patient rooms, which require ambulating up to 300 feet from office to room and furthest ambulation distance of 500 feet for navigating facility. Assists with patient transportation in wheelchairs as necessary requiring 40 horizontal force pounds of up to 100 feet. Travels frequently for community outreach, speaking, and educational engagements. Transports own supplies while travelling, with a box weighing up to 25 pounds, transporting approximately 100 feet to/from facility. Office work requires lifting up to 6 pounds from 4 inch to 81-inch-high storage. Assists with Medical Management Program to help provide education. In emergency situations, required to transfer to floor for assisting patients.
Direct exposure to body substances during patient care activities and on contaminated surfaces such as patient equipment.
Management responsibilities
None
statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Requirements
Lexington Regional Health Center
Title: Cardiac Rehab
Effective Date: March 14, 2024
Supervisor: Director of Transitional Care
Department: Cardiac Services
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Principle duties and responsibilities
1. Establishes therapeutic exercise programs and progress based on patient's limitations to maintain or improve patient's functional status.
2. Reviews patient's medical history to determine contraindications and precautions with modalities/interventions/testing.
3. Performs and interprets EKG's and vital signs.
4. Enters patient charges at the end of each shift.
5. Educates patients and, when appropriate and needed, family by way of verbal, phone and/or written information.
6. Communicates patient's status to the referring provider, cardiologist and/or primary care provider.
7. Educates patients about their cardiac condition, medication and gives them specific care and treatment instructions. Coordinates and encourages Lexington Regional Health Center cardiac population to receive standard care from Primary Care Provider.
8. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to provide patient specific care with collaborating resources with care coordination, diabetic education, pulmonary rehab, community health workers, social services ect.
9. Assist providing education for outpatient, inpatient & clinic patients regarding cardiac conditions at Lexington Regional Health Center.
10. Assists with education for community outreach & employee wellness, regarding cardiac disease and prevention.
11. Orders, restocks and checks for outdated supplies.
12. Maintains patient and staff safety through the use of patient safety tools (Teamstepps, Just Culture, etc.).
13. Participates in patient care activities that could include blood exposure and risk to bloodborne pathogens (ex: lacerations, handling of blood-contaminated specimens, etc.)
14. Responsible for safe bagging and disposal of biohazardous waste.
15. Responsible for following safe-injection practices.
16. Responsible for proper collection, storage and labeling of biological specimens.
17. Responsible for ensuring the environment meets appropriate governing body standards.
18. Ensure patients and visitors follow current infection control guidelines.
19. Regular attendance at the assigned work location is required.
20. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities
1. Requires education level at a minimum of Associate of Nursing Registered Nurse (RN) degree or Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited school with licensure by the State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services or a Bachelor's degree in kinesiology, exercise science, or a related field.
1. Current Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications required within six months of hire and/or orientation.
2. Requires a working knowledge of cardiology and cardiac health.
3. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to protected and sensitive information.
4. Analytical skills necessary to evaluate patient conditions and carry out complex patient care procedures while doing tasks such as: developing an exercise prescription, performing stress tests, and working with complex patients with multiple comorbidities
5. Ability to use standard office equipment and software proficiently.
6. Ability to attend to fine detail when reading, analyzing, and interpreting reports, general business directives, policy and procedure statements, and governmental regulations.
7. Attention to detail when assessing patients and completing patient documentation.
8. Ability to complete reports and correspondence at a professional level.
9. Interpersonal skills necessary to immediately and appropriately respond to common inquiries and complaints from patients, employees, and regulatory agencies; to demonstrate compassion during difficult times for patients and families; to show support for employees; etc.
10. Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds, varying educational levels, and occasionally unpleasant personalities.
11. Ability to effectively organize and present information and respond to questions from employees and external groups of varying sizes.
12. Successful completion of required knowledge and training of standard precaution and transmission protocols and when to apply during principle duties and responsibilities.
Working conditions
1. Works in a normal patient care environment, well lighted and ventilated with minimal exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, etc.
2. Exposure to infection and/or contagious diseases for up to 15% of work time when working with patients.
3. Patient transferring required during routine care and emergencies, up to 35 pounds, 10% of work time. Patient transportation in wheelchair/wheeled chair 40 horizontal force pounds up to 300 feet 5% of work time. Demonstration of patient specific exercise 40% of work time, transferring up to 10 pound dumbbells to be utilized for exercise. Recording of vital signs and managing patient lines/leads for proper patient care 35% of work time. Stacking and managing inventory among other clerical work 10% of work time, including transporting and stocking materials up to 20 pounds.
4. Exposure to chemicals and other hazards related to patient care. Appropriate safety precautions, such as safety glasses, gloves, etc. must be used to minimize risk of injury.
5. Direct exposure to body substances during patient care activities and on contaminated surfaces such as patient equipment.
Management Responsibilities
1. None
Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title.
They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
$50k-62k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Full-time Human Resources Assistant
Lexington Regional Health Center 3.8
Lexington Regional Health Center job in Lexington, NE
Lexington Regional Health Center Title: Human Resources Assistant Supervisor: Chief Human Resource Officer
Department: Human Resources FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Principle duties and responsibilities
Carries out the employee recruitment process by maintaining job postings internally and externally, tracking job applicants, scheduling interviews, and notifying applicants of the status of their application.
Schedules new employee orientation and paperwork to welcome new hires to the organization and ensure they are prepared to begin working at the facility.
Helps with the benefits administration process for new and current employees to ensure accurate coverage and understanding of the benefit plans.
Assists with employee orientation, annual gifts, and department weeks.
Scans and files paperwork to ensure all files are current.
Coordinates files needed for various surveys and assists with required signage and postings per regulations.
Schedules and disseminates meeting room calendars to ensure meeting room availability for various committees and meetings. Manages HR calendars in collaboration with the HR team.
Assists with the payroll process, including ensuring paychecks are accurate and provided on time.
Fields and answers employee questions regarding benefits or other relevant items in a timely and friendly manner.
Attends meetings as necessary. Records and disseminates meetings minutes for miscellaneous committees as requested.
Assists the HR team with various projects as needed.
Serves on various committees as assigned.
Assists with updates to the HR section of the employee intranet as a reference for employees in collaboration with the HR team.
Assists with updates for the website content on the hospital's website and careers page in collaboration with the HR and Marketing teams.
Ensure patients and visitors follow current infection control guidelines.
Responsible for ensuring the environment meets appropriate governing body standards.
Duties that could include blood exposure and risk to bloodborne pathogens (eg: lacerations, handling of blood-contaminated items, etc.)
Maintains patient and staff safety through the use of patient safety tools (Teamstepps, Just Culture, etc.).
Regular attendance at the assigned work location is required.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities
Requires basic ability to use computer and office equipment including, but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite as is typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or GED.
Requires basic knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations surrounding Human Resources.
Professional and welcoming communication skills used in relations with employees, job applicants and outside agencies.
Ability to frequently adjust to changes in daily routine.
Professional and welcoming communication skills used in relations with all individuals including patients, visitors, employees, job applicants and outside agencies, etc.
Analytical skills necessary to troubleshoot problems in payroll, benefits, etc.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to protected and sensitive information.
Ability to complete reports and correspondence at a professional level.
Ability to immediately respond to common inquiries and complaints from patients, employees and regulatory agencies in collaboration with HR.
Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Successful completion of required knowledge and training of standard precaution protocols and when to apply during principle duties and responsibilities.
Working conditions
Works in a normal office work environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, etc.
Spends majority of the day seated, completing desk work, computer work, or spending time in meetings, up to 90% of the shift. May transport reams of paper from Materials Management, carrying 10 pounds of paper 400 feet. Boxes weighing up to 38 pounds are used for paperwork and are needed to be stacked and transported as needed. 10 pound files are placed onto shelves of varying heights, from 1 inch off of the floor to 66 inches high depending on if placing in cabinets or shelves. During specific events, such as the Legacy Fundraiser or annual employee events, totes are used to transport equipment and information. The totes are stored in the facility's garages, carrying up to 40 pounds distances of 100 feet.
Management responsibilities
None
Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
$22k-27k yearly est. 60d+ ago
LPN/Medical Assistant Family Practice
Johnson County Hospital 4.7
Tecumseh, NE job
Job Title: LPN/Medical Assistant Family Practice
Department: Nursing
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm or until all patient care has been completed. Additional hours will be from 8am to 12pm on a Saturday rotation. This position usually requires an afternoon or a whole day off each week.
Position Summary:
Performs selected nursing duties and assists physicians as part of the clinical care team. Maintains strict patient confidentiality and treats physicians, patients and visitors with dignity and respect.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Implements, evaluates and manages the care and education of patients in the medical office.
Reviews and updates patient charts prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence and determines needed services per practice protocol.
Prepares patients for examinations, procedures and treatments by escorting them from the waiting area to an exam room. This includes but is not limited to taking vital signs, prepping for surgical procedures and obtaining laboratory tests.
Gives injections, draws blood and performs laboratory test when necessary.
Maintains medication records and administers medication upon physician order.
Vaccines for children ordering and reporting.
Takes EKGs.
Triages and responds to patient communications within practice policy.
Schedules tests and treatments, preauthorizing patients when necessary.
Prepares, cleans and maintains exam and treatment rooms.
Prepares and maintains clinical supplies and equipment.
Completes clinic transcription in a timely manner.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing results timely.
Understands and demonstrates compliance with HIPPA regulations and will comply with all JCH policies and procedures.
All other duties as deemed necessary by the medical director and clinic manager.
Patients are always our first priority.
Qualifications & Skills:
Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing. Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
LPN license in the state of Nebraska.
One year previous clinic experience helpful.
Current CPR certification.
Benefits We Offer:
Competitive wages
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan
Professional development opportunities
A supportive and collaborative work environment
Paid time off
Sick pay
Why Join Us?
At Johnson County Hospital, we value our team and foster a supportive environment where you can thrive. Join us to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
$30k-35k yearly est. 33d ago
Casual Temporary Rad Tech
Lexington Regional Health Center 3.8
Lexington Regional Health Center job in Lexington, NE
Lexington Regional Health Center Title: Temporary Medical Radiographer Supervisor: Director of Radiology
Department: Radiology FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Principle duties and responsibilities
Performs medical imaging exams, limited to medical radiography, on patients at the request of a healthcare provider, as allowed per licensure. Verifies and clarifies orders as needed to ensure that the most appropriate exam is being performed on the patient.
Prepares patients appropriately for examinations. Informs patients of the risks and benefits of the procedures as applicable. Provides answers and information, as applicable, at the request of the patient.
Utilizes ionizing medical equipment in a manner that is practical and safe for patients and colleagues. Provides patients with the highest quality exam possible at all times and in a manner that adheres to dose reduction practices.
Maintains cleanliness of equipment and exam rooms at all times.
Observes all safety and infection control measures during non-invasive imaging procedures.
Adheres to department workflow as it relates to completion of exams, image and exam archiving, and transmission of images to appropriate providers. This includes providing the reading provider with pertinent clinical history.
Participates in patient care activities that could include blood exposure and risk to bloodborne pathogens (eg: lacerations, handling of blood-contaminated specimens, etc.)
Responsible for safe bagging and disposal of biohazardous waste.
Responsible for following safe-injection practices.
Responsible for ensuring the patient care environment meets appropriate governing body standards.
Ensure patients and visitors follow current infection control guidelines.
Maintains patient and staff safety through the use of patient safety tools (Teamstepps, Just Culture, etc.).
Regular attendance at the assigned work location is required.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities
A general understanding of medical radiography and an understanding of physician orders and how to perform appropriate exams, knowledge of radiation safety and protection and technical understanding of equipment and general operation of such equipment as is typically acquired through the completion of one year of clinical and theoretical medical imaging education.
Must have completed one year of clinical and/or theoretical medical imaging education in a program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Must also obtain and maintain licensure as a Temporary Medical Radiographer with the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services.
Current Basic Life Support certification via American Heart Association required.
Attention to detail is required up to 90% of the time when reviewing provider orders and patient history, performing procedures and reviewing imaging studies.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to protected and sensitive information.
Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Ability to communicate in an effective, precise, and positive manner with patients, visitors, hospital personnel vendors and all customers that present to the facility.
Ability to immediately respond to common inquiries and complaints from patients, employees and regulatory agencies.
Ability to complete reports and correspondence at a professional level.
Successful completion of required knowledge and training of standard precaution and transmission protocols and when to apply during principle duties and responsibilities.
Working Conditions
Works in a normal patient care environment, well lighted and ventilated with minimal exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, etc.
Employee can plan to spend up to 97% of the time indoors. Less than 3% of the time may be spent outdoors assisting patients to destinations unattached from the hospital facility.
May spend up to 30% of shift completing paperwork/computer work while the remaining 70% of shift is spent completing various patient related tasks in radiology.
Required to assist in transferring patients, up to 35 pounds for a stand pivot transfer. A hoyer lift is utilized with specific patients that require more assist.
When working with patients from the emergency department, radiology department employees may request assist from multiple professionals for patient transfer assistance.
A self-propelled portable unit is utilized for patients that are unable to be transferred to the radiology department. The ability to drive and maneuver this portable unit requires up to 15 horizontal force pounds to push unit up to 300 feet.
At times the use of a wheelchair may be needed to transfer patients. This situation requires 40 horizontal force pounds to push a patient up to 300 feet.
Must be able to lift an image receptor cassette with a grid (weighing 9 pounds) up to shoulder height to be placed behind patient.
A lead cape/shield may be worn 1-2% of work day, such as while in surgery or while aiding in patient positioning. Typically these shields weigh 10 pounds for a single piece and 14 pounds for a double piece wrap-around.
Must be able to manipulate radiography equipment into appropriate positions which may require reaching to various heights, up to 65 inches.
Interaction with patients suffering from communicable or infectious diseases is possible at all times.
Exposure to chemicals and other hazards related to patient care. Appropriate safety precautions, such as safety glasses, gloves, etc. must be used to minimize risk of injury.
Direct exposure to body substances during patient care activities and on contaminated surfaces such as patient equipment.
Management responsibilities
None
Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
$26k-40k yearly est. 60d+ ago
RN Home Health Clinical Manager
Johnson County Hospital 4.7
Tecumseh, NE job
Job Description
Job Title: RN Home Health Clinical Manager
Department: Home Health Administration
Reports To: Home Health Director
The Home Health Clinical Manager (RN) provides leadership and oversight of clinical operations to ensure high-quality, compliant patient care in the home health setting. This role supervises clinical staff, supports regulatory compliance, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to drive positive patient outcomes and agency performance.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide clinical supervision and leadership to RN's, LPN's, home health aides and therapy team members.
Ensure compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, state regulations, and agency policies.
Review, approve, and oversee OASIS assessments, plans of care, and clinical documentation.
Monitor clinical quality indicators, collaborating with the Home Health Director in identifying performance improvement initiatives.
Support staff through training, mentoring, competency validation, and performance management.
Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
Address patient care issues, incident reports, and risk management concerns.
Assist with staffing, scheduling, and census management.
Participate in interviewing, onboarding, and staff evaluations.
Serve as a clinical resource and liaison between field staff and executive leadership.
Qualifications & Skills:
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
Minimum 2 years of home health nursing experience preferred
Prior supervisory or clinical leadership experience preferred
Strong knowledge of OASIS, Medicare guidelines, and home health regulations
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Proficiency with EMR systems used in home health
Work Environment:
Combination of office-based and field responsibilities
On-call responsibilities may be required based on agency needs
Benefits We offer:
Competitive wages
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan
Professional development opportunities
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Paid time off
Sick pay
Why Join Us?
At Johnson County Hospital, we value our team and foster a supportive environment where you can thrive. Join us to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
$71k-89k yearly est. 4d ago
Full-time Centralized Scheduler
Lexington Regional Health Center 3.8
Lexington Regional Health Center job in Lexington, NE
Lexington Regional Health Center Title: Centralized Scheduler Supervisor: Director of Surgical Services Department: Nursing FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Principle duties and responsibilities 1. Schedule appointments accurately and completes pre-registration including insurance verification of procedures for radiology, surgery, ancillary, respiratory therapy and other departments as assigned.
2. Coordinates multiple appointments.
3. Demonstrates positive customer service when greeting patients, care providers and others.
4. Complete precertification or check pre-certification authorization including medical necessity check procedures completed at LRHC for radiology, surgery, ancillary, outpatient clinic, and family medicine specialists.
5. Provides patient/family service instructions prior to appointment as directed by service department.
6. Verifies insurance eligibility for services, ensure payment for services by verifying benefits with the patients insurance and/or directing them to LRHC Financial Assistant representative when patient is self-pay.
7. Updates registration when patient information changes
8. Ensures provider order are in Electronic Health Record.
9. Checks voicemail and pools and responds to calls within a timely manner.
10. Receives physician orders for all scheduled Outpatient procedures and imports the order into the patients' pre-registered electronic medical record.
11. Contacts "No Shows" on a weekly basis to reschedule their procedures.
12. Communicates scheduling concerns or problems to Centralized Scheduling Lead.
13. Maintain departmental policies and procedures manuals.
14. Notifies appropriate leader, clinic or provider if as Service Recovery is needed to resolve customer complaint/concern.
15. Participates in patient care activities that could include blood exposure and risk to bloodborne pathogens (eg: lacerations, handling of blood-contaminated specimens, etc.)
16. Responsible for ensuring the environment meets appropriate governing body standards.
17. Ensure patients and visitors follow current infection control guidelines.
18. Maintains patient and staff safety through the use of patient safety tools (TeamSTEPPS, Just Culture, etc.).
19. Serves on various committees as assigned.
20. Regular attendance at the assigned work location is required.
21. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities
1. Ability to read, write and use basic computer and office equipment skills as is typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to protected and sensitive information.
3. Ability to complete reports and correspondence at a professional level.
4. Ability to immediately respond to common inquires and complaints from patients, employees, and regulatory agencies.
5. Advanced communication skills to respond to inquiries from Insurance companies and Workman Compensation companies. Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
6. Ability to read, write and use basic computer and office equipment skills.
7. Basic Life Support certification via American Heart Association required within six months of hire.
8. Successful completion of required knowledge and training of standard precaution and transmission protocols and when to apply during principle duties and responsibilities.
Working conditions
1. Works in a normal office work environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature etc.
2. Sitting, walking, and/or standing for up to 90% of work time when doing Utilization Review, Preauthorizing Orthopedic and Urology surgeries and Mental Health Assessments, etc. Up to 20% of work time may push items weighing up to 50 pounds when assisting nursing staff if needed.
3. Exposure to chemicals and other hazards related to patient care. Appropriate safety precautions, such as safety glasses, gloves, etc. must be used to minimize risk of injury.
4. Direct exposure to body substances during patient care activities and on contaminated surfaces such as patient equipment.
Management responsibilities
1. None
Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
$22k-26k yearly est. 17d ago
Full-time Scrub Technician
Lexington Regional Health Center 3.8
Lexington Regional Health Center job in Lexington, NE
Lexington Regional Health Center Title: Surgical Services Surgical Technologist Supervisor: Director of Surgical Services Department: Surgical Services FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Principle duties and responsibilities * Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, participates as a member of the surgical services nursing team in the collection of data for use in the preparation of equipment and supplies needed for the surgical procedure and implements nursing interventions identified in the plan of care.
* Assists in operating room, endoscopy room and sterile processing as assigned.
* Receives and processes incoming supplies and equipment.
* Performs decontaminating, cleaning and sterilizing duties.
* Prepares packs of supplies, linens and instruments in sterile processing as directed.
* Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
* Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedures.
* Functions in the surgical technologist role by preparing, organizing, and anticipating needed instruments, supplies, and equipment for safe patient care and operative procedures, performs appropriate counts with a Registered Nurse, and cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization according to the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) guidelines.
* Maintains highest standards of sterile techniques during procedures.
* Assists other members of team with cleaning and turning over the operating room in preparation for the next case.
* Participates in patient care activities that could include blood exposure and risk to bloodborne pathogens (eg: lacerations, handling of blood-contaminated specimens, etc.)
* Responsible for safe bagging and disposal of biohazardous waste.
* Responsible for following safe-injection practices.
* Responsible for ensuring the patient care environment meets appropriate governing body standards.
* Ensure patients and visitors follow current infection control guidelines.
* Maintains patient and staff safety through the use of patient safety tools (TeamSTEPPS, Just Culture, etc.)
* Regular attendance at the assigned work location is required
* Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities
* Ability to read, write and basic computer and office equipment skills as is typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
* Basic Life Support certification via American Heart Association required within six months of hire.
* Must have two years prior experience as a Surgical Services Surgical Technologist or complete a sterile processing certification course within one year of hire.
* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to protected and sensitive information.
* Ability to complete reports and correspondence at a professional level.
* Ability to immediately respond to common inquiries and complaints from patients, employees, and regulatory agencies.
* Ability to effectively communicates with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
* Successful completion of required knowledge and training of standard precaution and transmission protocols and when to apply during principle duties and responsibilities.
Working conditions
* Required to be able to stand constantly to help assist surgeon as necessary, such as retrieving correct instruments to be used. Patient beds are to be transported up to 200 feet in distance requiring 35 pounds of horizontal force with 2 people assist in moving patients to and from surgery. Lifting up to 35 pounds is required for patient transferring. Transferring patients to beds may require multiple people assist up to 50 pounds to lift and transfer the patient. Surgical pans and equipment that weigh up to 35 pounds are to be transported a distance approximately 60 feet into surgical rooms if needed. 5 pound IV bags are to be lifted up to 65 inches to be placed on poles and for stocking shelves in the surgery area. During patient positioning for draping and sterilization purposes, patient extremities are to be held away from body requiring holding 25 pounds up to 5 minutes. Gross motor UE repetitive frequent use and movement for handling instruments and equipment during surgery. The worker is required to crawl short distances to help assist with cleaning, adjusting equipment, assisting in surgery, and emergency situations that may require short distance crawling as well. To help assist surgery, the worker may be required to attain various body postures/positioning, such as bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting depending what is needed for that particular surgery. Shelves are to be stocked and equipment to be retrieved from shelves ranging from various heights, reaching overhead consistent with heights equal to that of lifting IV bags onto poles. May be required to push a patient wheelchair, requiring an initial 40 pounds of horizontal force to begin movement of a 300-pound person, and 25 pounds of horizontal force for continued pushing in hallways.
* Exposure to infections, communicable, and contagious diseases up to 75% of work time. Exposure to risk of bloodborne diseases, high steam pressure and radiological environment up to 75% of work time.
* Exposure to chemicals and other hazards related to patient care. Appropriate safety precautions, such as safety glasses, gloves, etc. must be used to minimize risk of injury.
* Direct exposure to body substances during patient care activities and on contaminated surfaces such as patient equipment.
Management responsibilities
* None
Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
$31k-37k yearly est. 28d ago
Full-time Insurance Biller
Lexington Regional Health Center 3.8
Lexington Regional Health Center job in Lexington, NE
Lexington Regional Health Center
Title: Insurance Biller
Supervisor: Director of Financial Services
Department: Business Office
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Principle duties and responsibilities
Submits clean claims to make sure all edits are passed prior to sending claims to insurance companies.
Answers inquiries regarding applicable claims from patients and insurance companies.
Satisfies accounts after insurance companies pay for patient's responsibility.
Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers as needed.
Follows up on aged accounts until resolved with payors.
Calls patients or insurance companies for claim processing.
Appeals denials as appropriate with insurance companies.
Maintains the Business Office procedure book with updates as department processes change.
Registers patients and takes payments by check, cash or credit cards both in person and over the phone as needed.
Answers phone calls via the switchboard and routes them appropriately throughout the facility.
Ensures patients and visitors follow current infection control guidelines.
Responsible for ensuring the environment meets appropriate governing body standards.
Duties that could include blood exposure and risk to bloodborne pathogens (eg: lacerations, handling of blood-contaminated items, etc.)
Maintains patient and staff safety through the use of patient safety tools (Teamstepps, Just Culture, etc.).
Regular attendance at the assigned work location is required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities
Ability to read, write, basic accounting, and use standard office equipment and computer software as is typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Individual must be 19 years of age in order to sign legal documents.
Ability to keep up on changes with federal and state rules and regulations.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to protected and sensitive information.
Ability to solve problems independently and confidently by applying analytical and logical thinking.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports, general business directives, policy and procedure statements, and governmental regulations.
Ability to complete reports and correspondence at a professional level.
Ability to immediately respond to common inquires and complaints from patients, employees, and regulatory agencies in collaboration with supervisor and administration.
Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying educational levels.?
Ability to effectively organize and present information and respond to questions from employees and external groups of varying sizes.
Successful completion of required knowledge and training of standard precaution protocols and when to apply during principle duties and responsibilities.
Working conditions
Works in a normal office work environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, etc.
Spends significant amounts of time at a desk both writing and on a computer, 95% of work time. Requires fine motor coordination up to 70% of work time. Boxes weighing up to 36 pounds are filled with paper and are required to be filled and transported from floor to 36 inch countertop for storage. These boxes are then transported using a dolly cart approximately 250 feet. A 50 pound box of printer paper is required to be emptied from countertop to cupboard below, each ream of paper weighing 5 pounds.
Management responsibilities
None
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Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
$24k-28k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Full-time Medical Laboratory Technician - MLT
Lexington Regional Health Center 3.8
Lexington Regional Health Center job in Lexington, NE
Lexington Regional Health Center
Title: Medical Laboratory Technician - MLT
Supervisor: Director of Laboratory
Department: Laboratory
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Principle duties and responsibilities
Collects blood samples from infants, children, adults and geriatrics.
Performs laboratory tests per providers' orders. Enters test results into the computer system.
Performs specimen testing.
Processes specimens according to testing requirements: centrifuge, separate, protect from light, refrigerate or freeze samples to prepare them for testing.
Performs laboratory testing on patients following standard operating procedures.
Performs drug screen collections and breath alcohol testing according to Department of Transportation (DOT) training; performs DNA collections.
Analyzes test results to ensure quality, using factors independent to each test: sex, age, specimen quality/handling, instrument performance, patient history, race.
Faxes or mails results to the appropriate care provider.
Assist patients, care providers, nurses and others with questions concerning lab testing, requirements, results, etc.
Performs maintenance and quality control following procedures to properly clean and maintain instruments and ensures proper functioning.
Answers laboratory questions from patients and care providers.
Schedules laboratory collections for patients.
Notifies supervisor when inventory needs to be ordered. Puts away, rotates and restocks supplies as necessary.
Performs laboratory tests for Corporate Wellness health screenings and school visits as necessary.
Ensure patients and visitors follow current infection control guidelines.
Participates in patient care activities that could include blood exposure and risk to bloodborne pathogens (eg: collection of blood specimens, handling of specimens for culture and anatomical specimens, etc.)
Responsible for following safe-blood collection practices.
Responsible for safe bagging and disposal of biohazardous waste.
Responsible for ensuring the environment meets appropriate governing body standards.
Maintains patient and staff safety through the use of patient safety tools (Teamstepps, Just Culture, etc.).
Regular attendance at the assigned work location is required.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities
Ability to understand and follow laboratory testing procedures for each test performed, evaluate test results for pre-analytical failures or instrument malfunction, and analyze each test result for accuracy. Phlebotomy skills and working with various instrumentation, computer systems and Laboratory Information Systems as is typically acquired through the completion of an Associate's Degree as Medical Laboratory Technician.
Certification through ASCP or equivalent agency required.
Basic Life Support certification via American Heart Association required within six months of hire.
Ability to understand and follow Laboratory testing procedures for each test performed.
Ability to understand and follow hospital-wide and laboratory-specific policies.
Ability to understand and follow laboratory testing procedures for each test performed.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to protected and sensitive information.
Ability to complete reports and correspondence at a professional level.
Ability to immediately respond to common inquiries and complaints from patients, employees and regulatory agencies.
Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds, explaining specimen collection and/or testing that will be performed.
Successful completion of required knowledge and training of standard precaution and transmission protocols and when to apply during principle duties and responsibilities.
Working conditions
Works in a normal patient care environment, well lighted and ventilated with minimal exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, etc.
Occasionally exposed to unpleasant specimens and odors up to 10% of the time.
May be exposed to blood-borne pathogens up to 90% of the time, personal protective equipment must be worn when drawing or working with specimens.
Performs up to 90% of shift being able to access countertop 40 inches high for work activities, drawing blood, and transporting material around facility. Rest of shift is seated to complete desk related work. During blood draws, will need to access the patient by bending, squatting, or getting into other positions to achieve the draw, 15-20 draws per day on average. A wheelchair is pushed to help maneuver patient into room, requiring 40 horizontal force pounds 50 feet. Lab tray cart is pushed onto hospital patient floor requiring 5 horizontal force pounds up to 300 feet in distance. A lab tray weighing 6 pounds is transported 50 feet from lab to Urgent Care or Emergency Room for draws. Required to access shelves at heights from 5 inches from floor up to 86 inches high for supplies ranging up to an 8 pound box at 82 inches high and a 46 pound Isoton fluid box 7 inches from floor. A 2-step stool can be used to access high shelves. May help with transporting supplies for health fairs completed outside of facility, transporting totes weighing 25 pounds a distance of 150 feet. In an emergency, may need to catch a patient if he or she begins to faint during a blood draw.
Exposure to chemicals and other hazards related to patient care. Appropriate safety precautions, such as safety glasses, gloves, etc. must be used to minimize risk of injury.
Direct exposure to body substances during patient care activities and on contaminated surfaces such as patient equipment.
Management responsibilities
None
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$46k-55k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Respiratory Therapist (PRN or casual status)
Lexington Regional Health Center 3.8
Lexington Regional Health Center job in Lexington, NE
Lexington Regional Health Center
Title: Respiratory Therapist
Supervisor: Director of Respiratory Services
Department: Respiratory Therapy
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Principle duties and responsibilities
Assesses and administers respiratory services while utilizing appropriate therapies to treat patients with deficiencies of the cardiopulmonary system, by prescription or approved protocol under the supervision of the patient's Medical Provider and Director of Respiratory Services.
Administers respiratory therapies such as: nebulizer treatments, oxygen therapy, inhaled medications, bronchial hygiene therapy, lung volume expansion therapy, etc. Reacts to patient's status changes and emergency situations appropriately and efficiently.
Administers diagnostic testing to patients with cardio-pulmonary abnormalities such as EKG's, PFT's, Cardiac Stress Testing, ABG's, obtaining sputum cultures, Pulmonary Rehab, etc.
Provides education to patients and families regarding lung diseases. This may include COPD, asthma, smoking cessation, etc.
Performs a thorough patient assessment including listening to lung sounds, counting respirations, assessing work of breathing, etc.
Thoroughly and accurately documents every procedure and assessment performed.
Works with all age groups ranging from infants and pediatrics to adults.
Trouble-shoots skills to adjust BIPAP/CPAP machines, oxygen equipment, ventilator, etc.
Participates in patient care activities that could include blood exposure and risk to bloodborne pathogens (eg: lacerations, handling of blood-contaminated specimens, etc.)
Responsible for safe bagging and disposal of biohazardous waste.
Responsible for ensuring the environment meets appropriate governing body standards.
Responsible for proper collection, storage and labeling of biological specimens.
Ensure patients and visitors follow current infection control guidelines.
Maintains patient and staff safety through the use of patient safety tools (TeamSTEPPS, Just Culture, etc).
Regular attendance at the assigned work location is required.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities
Knowledge of respiratory care therapies and procedures, equipment operation and basic computer skills to document procedures and assessments, as is typically acquired through the completion of an Associate's degree in a Respiratory Care program from an accredited school.
Current licensure as a Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
Current Basic Life Support certification via American Heart Association required.
Attention to detail up to 75% of work time when assessing patients and completing patient documentation.
Analytical skills to troubleshoot problems with equipment, observe and evaluate patient status, etc.
Advanced communication skills to educate patients and families, correspond with other healthcare professionals regarding a patient's plan of care, etc. Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to protected and sensitive information.
Ability to complete reports and correspondence at a professional level.
Ability to immediately respond to common inquiries and complaints from patients, employees and regulatory agencies.
Successful completion of required knowledge and training of standard precaution and transmission protocols and when to apply during principle duties and responsibilities.
Working conditions
Spends approximately 2-4 hours/day completing documentation and desk work and the rest of the shift is spent completing various patient care activities, approximately 8-10 hours. Patient transferring is required for the job, up to 35 pounds 5% of work time. Required to transport various equipment for patient care activities: Computer On Wheels for documentation, oxygen tank carts, compressed air tank carts, single canisters of oxygen/compressed air, percussion machine, etc. for 15% of work time, with up to 20 pounds of horizontal force in hallways up to 300 feet in distance and up to 45 pounds of horizontal force to get over threshold into rooms 2 feet in distance. Required to use percussion tool, which weighs 2-3 pounds and creates vibration, and hold up to patient for percussion 10-40 minutes depending on patient diagnosis. Routine patient care requires reaching to hold equipment up to patient for breathing treatments, requiring different amounts of time. Supplies are to be stocked at various times, from 4 ¾ inch from floor up to 70 ¾ inch height shelves to be reached daily and 90 ¼ inch height monthly. Oxygen tanks, weighing 10 pounds when full, and compressed air tanks, weighing 15 pounds when full, are to be filled and transported to carts to be utilized for patient care 10% of work time. During emergency situations, CPR is a job duty that will need to be performed and may require performance in different body positions.
Frequent exposure to infections, contagious diseases, hazardous anesthetic agents and body fluids and wastes up to 60% of the time. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases and to hazards of flammable, explosive gases, up to 30% of the time. Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements, up to 10% of the time.
Exposure to chemicals and other hazards related to patient care. Appropriate safety precautions, such as safety glasses, gloves, etc. must be used to minimize risk of injury.
Direct exposure to body substances during patient care activities and on contaminated surfaces such as patient equipment.
Management Responsibilities
None
Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
$51k-61k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Full-time Licensed Practical Nurse
Lexington Regional Health Center 3.8
Lexington Regional Health Center job in Lexington, NE
Lexington Regional Health Center
Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Supervisor: Chief Nursing Officer
Department: Nursing
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Principle duties and responsibilities
Administers patient centered nursing care as outlined in scope of practice including assessments, reassessments, medication administration, initiating provider orders, observing and monitoring patient conditions, pain management, completion of patient call backs, etc.
Delegates through the appropriate scope of practice.
Communicates with providers in regard to patient status, results of diagnostic tests, changes in assessments, etc.
Prepares patients for and assists with exams and treatments.
Maintains medical record documentation to accurately reflect care administered and patient's condition. Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely in a timely manner in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
Provides holistic support to patients and patient designated support system.
Educates patients and designated support system on preventative measures, disease management, health care management while at home, etc.
Provides accurate and detailed bedside shift report to oncoming staff to ensure consistency and continuity of care.
Participates in patient care activities that could include blood exposure and risk to bloodborne pathogens (eg: lacerations, handling of blood-contaminated specimens, etc.)
Responsible for safe bagging and disposal of biohazardous waste.
Responsible for following safe-injection practices.
Responsible for proper collection, storage and labeling of biological specimens.
Responsible for ensuring the environment meets appropriate governing body standards.
Ensure patients and visitors follow current infection control guidelines.
Supervises less skilled nursing healthcare personnel.
Evaluates and implements patient care plans.
Maintains patient and staff safety through the use of patient safety tools (TeamSTEPPS, Just Culture, etc).
Participates in shared governance committee.
Communicates with multidisciplinary team to ensure patient centered holistic care.
Regular attendance at the assigned work location is required.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities
Knowledge and understanding of nursing theory and practice and the growth and development of a variety of patients in order to meet the patients' health care needs as is typically acquired through the completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing degree from an accredited school.
Must hold a current active Licensed Practical Nurse license from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act.
Basic Life Support certification via American Heart Association required within six months of hire.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to protected and sensitive information.
Ability to complete reports and correspondence at a professional level.
Ability to immediately respond to common inquires and complaints from patients, employees, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Successful completion of required knowledge and training of standard precaution and transmission protocols and when to apply during principle duties and responsibilities.
Working conditions
May spend up to 75% of shift completing patient care activities, requiring ambulating and an appropriate body position to complete a task such as squatting or kneeling to help assist patient with dressing. Rest of shift may be spent completing paperwork or computer work for documentation. Transferring patients occasionally to frequently, depending on case load, requires lift of 35 pounds to assist in transfers. A hoyer lift, sit-to-stand lift, or extra assistance may be needed on patients that require extra assist in transfers above the 35 pounds. 17 pound commodes are carried to patient specific rooms up to 200 feet. Transporting patient recliners from room to room up to 150 feet is completed. Wheelchairs require up to 40 horizontal force pounds to transport patients up to 300 feet. Hospital beds require 60 horizontal force pounds to move bed 2 feet or to initiate movement and require 40 horizontal force pounds up to 200 feet to transport patient from room to room, many times completed by 2 person assist. Acute care shelves are to be stocked, reaching 17 inches from floor up to 83 inches high, which may require use of a step stool to reach appropriate heights. IV bags weighing 7 pounds are lifted up to variable heights overhead to be attached to IV poles. Crash cart requires 20 horizontal force pounds to transport up to 150 feet in emergency situations. Chest tube tray in ER weighing 8 pounds is used in appropriate situations, transported up to 200 feet from ER to patient room. Auto CPR device weighs 25 pounds and is used in emergency situations to be transported up to 200 feet from ER to patient room. In emergency situations, nurse may be required to get onto floor to perform CPR or other emergent patient care. Crawling or getting onto floor may be required to clean up messes made in patient rooms as well.
Exposure to chemicals and other hazards related to patient care. Appropriate safety precautions, such as safety glasses, gloves, etc. must be used to minimize risk of injury.
Direct exposure to body substances during patient care activities and on contaminated surfaces such as patient equipment.
Management responsibilities
None
Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
$38k-48k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Registered Nurse - MedSurg, ER & OB (Full-time or Part-time)
Lexington Regional Health Center 3.8
Lexington Regional Health Center job in Lexington, NE
Lexington Regional Health Center
Title: Registered Nurse
Supervisor: Director of Nursing
Department: Nursing
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Principle duties and responsibilities
Administers patient centered nursing care as outlined in scope of practice including assessments, reassessments, medication administration, initiating provider orders, observing and monitoring patient conditions, pain management, completion of patient call backs, etc.
Delegates through the appropriate scope of practice.
Communicates with providers in regard to patient status, results of diagnostic tests, changes in assessments, etc.
Prepares patients for and assists with exams and treatments.
Maintains medical record documentation to accurately reflect care administered and patient's condition. Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely in a timely manner in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
Provides holistic support to patients and patient designated support system.
Educates patients and designated support system on preventive measures, disease management, health care management while at home, etc.
Provides accurate and detailed bedside shift report to oncoming staff to ensure consistency and continuity of care.
Participates in patient care activities that could include blood exposure and risk to bloodborne pathogens (eg: lacerations, handling of blood-contaminated specimens, etc.)
Responsible for safe bagging and disposal of biohazardous waste.
Responsible for following safe-injection practices.
Responsible for ensuring the environment meets appropriate governing body standards.
Responsible for proper collection, storage and labeling of biological specimens.
Ensure patients and visitors follow current infection control guidelines.
Supervises less skilled nursing healthcare personnel.
Evaluates and implements patient care plans.
Maintains patient and staff safety through the use of patient safety tools (TeamSTEPPS, Just Culture, etc).
Participates in shared governance committee.
Communicates with multidisciplinary team to ensure patient centered holistic care.
Regular attendance at the assigned work location is required
Performs all other duties as assigned
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities
Knowledge and understanding of nursing theory and practice and the growth and development of a variety of patients in order to meet the patients' health care needs as is typically acquired through the completion of an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Must hold a current active Registered Nurse license from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act.
Basic Life Support certification via American Heart Association required within six months of hire. BLS, ACLS, and PALS required within six months of hire and/or orientation.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to protected and sensitive information.
Ability to complete reports and correspondence at a professional level.
Ability to immediately respond to common inquires and complaints from patients, employees, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Successful completion of required knowledge and training of standard precaution and transmission protocols and when to apply during principle duties and responsibilities.
Working conditions
May spend up to 75% of shift completing patient care activities, requiring ambulating and an appropriate body position to complete a task such as squatting or kneeling to help assist patient with dressing. Rest of shift may be spent completing paperwork or computer work for documentation. Transferring patients occasionally to frequently, depending on case load, requires lift of 35 pounds to assist in transfers. A hoyer lift, sit-to-stand lift, or extra assistance may be needed on patients that require extra assist in transfers above the 35 pounds. Nursing COW, which is occasionally utilized for documentation, requires 15 horizontal force pounds to maneuver cart 200 feet at one time. 17 pound commodes are carried to patient specific rooms up to 200 feet. Transporting patient recliners from room to room up to 150 feet is completed. Wheelchairs require up to 40 horizontal force pounds to transport patients up to 300 feet. Hospital beds require 60 horizontal force pounds to move bed 2 feet or to initiate movement and require 40 horizontal force pounds up to 200 feet to transport patient from room to room, many times completed by 2 person assist. Acute care shelves are to be stocked, reaching 17 inches from floor up to 83 inches high, which may require use of a step stool to reach appropriate heights. IV bags weighing 7 pounds are lifted up to variable heights overhead to be attached to IV poles. Crash cart requires 20 horizontal force pounds to transport up to 150 feet in emergency situations. Chest tube tray in ER weighing 8 pounds is used in appropriate situations, transported up to 200 feet from ER to patient room. Auto CPR device weighs 25 pounds and is used in emergency situations to be transported up to 200 feet from ER to patient room. In emergency situations, nurse may be required to get onto floor to perform CPR or other emergent patient care. Crawling or getting onto floor may be required to clean up messes made in patient rooms as well.
Exposure to chemicals and other hazards related to patient care. Appropriate safety precautions, such as safety glasses, gloves, etc. must be used to minimize risk of injury.
Direct exposure to body substances during patient care activities and on contaminated surfaces such as patient equipment.
Management responsibilities
None
statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
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Lexington Regional Health Center
Title: Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Effective Date: August 6, 2020
Supervisor: Director of Nursing
Department: Nursing
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Principle duties and responsibilities
1. Administers patient-centered nursing care as outlined in the scope of practice for emergency department patients including assessments, reassessments, medication administration, initiating provider orders, observing and monitoring patient conditions, pain management, assists with patient call backs as needed, etc.
2. Activates emergency support teams as needed.
3. Manages advanced and basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available based upon nursing standards and protocols.
4. Initiates triage process as outlined per hospital policy.
5. Maintains medical record documentation to accurately reflect care administered and patient condition. Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely in a timely manner in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
6. Educates patient and designated support system on preventive measures, disease management, health care management while at home, etc.
7. Floats among various nursing areas where qualified and competent.
8. Delegates duties through the appropriate scope of practice.
9. Communicates with providers in regard to patient's status, results of diagnostic tests, changes in assessments, etc.
10. Prepares patients for and assists with exams and treatments.
11. Supervises less skilled nursing healthcare personnel.
12. Evaluates and implements patient care plans.
13. Participates in patient care activities that could include blood exposure and risk to bloodborne pathogens (eg: lacerations, handling of blood-contaminated specimens, etc.)
14. Responsible for safe bagging and disposal of biohazardous waste.
15. Responsible for following safe-injection practices.
16. Responsible for ensuring the environment meets appropriate governing body standards.
17. Responsible for proper collection, storage and labeling of biological specimens.
18. Ensure patients and visitors follow current infection control guidelines.
19. Maintains patient and staff safety through the use of patient safety tools (TeamSTEPPS, Just Culture, etc).
20. Provides accurate and detailed bedside shift report to oncoming staff to ensure consistency and continuity of care.
21. Participates in shared governance committee.
22. Communicates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered holistic care.
23. Regular attendance at the assigned work location is required.
24. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities
1. Knowledge and understanding of nursing theory and practice and the growth and development of a variety of patients in order to meet the patients' health care needs as is typically acquired through the completion of an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school. Bachelor's degree preferred.
2. Must hold a current active Registered Nurse license from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act.
3. BLS, ACLS, PALS and TNCC required within six months of hire and/or orientation.
4. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to protected and sensitive information.
5. Ability to complete reports and correspondence at a professional level.
6. Ability to immediately respond to common inquiries and complaints from patients, employees, and regulatory agencies.
7. Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
8. Successful completion of required knowledge and training of standard precaution and transmission protocols and when to apply during principle duties and responsibilities.
Working conditions
1. Nurses in the OB, Charge, and ER jobs are required to be able to fulfill job duties in these three areas. Worker may spend up to 75% of shift completing patient care activities, requiring ambulating and an appropriate body position to complete a task such as squatting or kneeling to help assist patient with dressing. Rest of shift may be spent completing paperwork or computer work for documentation. Transferring patients occasionally to frequently, depending on case load, requires lift of 35 pounds to assist in transfers. A hoyer lift, sit-to-stand lift, or extra assistance may be needed on patients that require extra assist in transfers above the 35 pounds. Wheelchairs require up to 40 horizontal force pounds to transport patients up to 300 feet. Hospital beds require 60 horizontal force pounds to move bed 2 feet or to initiate movement and require 40 horizontal force pounds up to 200 feet to transport patient from room to room, many times completed by 2 person assist. Shelves are required to be stocked: OB from 17 inches from floor up to 73 inches high, Acute Floor from 17 inches to 83 inches high, and ER from 4 inches off floor to 77 inches high. A step stool may be required to reach the highest shelves. IV bags weighing 7 pounds are lifted up to variable heights over head to be attached to IV poles. OB bassinets and mobile scale are used for babies, requiring up to 10 horizontal force pounds for movement 2-3 times per shift. Crash cart requires 20 horizontal force pounds to transport up to 150 feet in emergency situations. Chest tube tray in ER weighing 8 pounds is used in appropriate situations, transported up to 200 feet from ER to patient room. Auto CPR device weighs 25 pounds and is used in emergency situations to be transported up to 200 feet from ER to patient room. In emergency situations, nurse may be required to get onto floor to perform CPR or other emergent patient care.
2. Exposure to chemicals and other hazards related to patient care. Appropriate safety precautions, such as safety glasses, gloves, etc. must be used to minimize risk of injury.
3. Direct exposure to body substances during patient care activities and on contaminated surfaces such as patient equipment.
Management responsibilities
1. None
statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
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Lexington Regional Health Center
Title: Registered Nurse-OB
Effective Date: September 10, 2020
Supervisor: Director of Nursing
Department: Nursing
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Principle duties and responsibilities
1. Administers patient-centered nursing care as outlined in the scope of practice for obstetric and neonate patients including assessments, reassessments, medication administration, initiating provider orders, observing and monitoring patient conditions, pain management, completion of patient call backs, etc.
2. Evaluates and manages the labor, postpartum and neonate period including preparation and coordination of delivery.
3. Evaluates and interprets the labor strip and recognizes the non-reassuring fetal and maternal assessments.
4. Maintains medical record documentation to accurately reflect care administered and patient's condition. Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely in a timely manner in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
5. Provides holistic support to patients and patient designated support system.
6. Educates patient and designated support system, and/or persons caring for neonate post-discharge while ensuring appropriate bonding to include health care management while at home, care of the neonate, etc.
7. Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available based upon nursing standards and protocols.
8. Floats among various nursing areas where qualified and competent.
9. Delegates duties through the appropriate scope of practice.
10. Communicates with providers in regard to patient's status, results of diagnostic tests, changes in assessments, etc.
11. Prepares patients for and assists with exams and treatments.
12. Supervises less skilled nursing healthcare personnel.
13. Evaluates and implements patient care plans.
14. Participates in patient care activities that could include blood exposure and risk to bloodborne pathogens (eg: lacerations, handling of blood-contaminated specimens, etc.)
15. Responsible for safe bagging and disposal of biohazardous waste.
16. Responsible for following safe-injection practices.
17. Responsible for ensuring the environment meets appropriate governing body standards.
18. Responsible for proper collection, storage and labeling of biological specimens.
19. Ensure patients and visitors follow current infection control guidelines.
20. Maintains patient and staff safety through the use of patient safety tools (TeamSTEPPS, Just Culture, etc.)
21. Provides accurate and detailed bedside shift report to oncoming staff to ensure consistency and continuity of care.
22. Participates in shared governance committee.
23. Communicates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered holistic care.
24. Regular attendance at the assigned work location is required.
25. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities
1. Knowledge and understanding of nursing theory and practice and the growth and development of a variety of patients in order to meet the patients' health care needs as is typically acquired through the completion of an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school. Bachelor's degree preferred.
2. Must hold a current active Registered Nurse license from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act.
3. BLS, ACLS, and PALS required within 6 months of hire and/or orientation.
4. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to protected and sensitive information.
5. Ability to complete reports and correspondence at a professional level.
6. Ability to immediately respond to common inquiries and complaints from patients, employees, and regulatory agencies.
7. Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
8. Successful completion of required knowledge and training of standard precaution and transmission protocols and when to apply during principle duties and responsibilities.
Working conditions
1. Nurses in the OB, Charge, and ER jobs are required to be able to fulfill job duties in these three areas. Worker may spend up to 75% of shift completing patient care activities, requiring ambulating and an appropriate body position to complete a task such as squatting or kneeling to help assist patient with dressing. Rest of shift may be spent completing paperwork or computer work for documentation. Transferring patients occasionally to frequently, depending on case load, requires lift of 35 pounds to assist in transfers. A hoyer lift, sit-to-stand lift, or extra assistance may be needed on patients that require extra assist in transfers above the 35 pounds. Nursing COW, which is occasionally utilized for documentation, requires 15 horizontal force pounds to maneuver cart 200 feet at one time. Wheelchairs require up to 40 horizontal force pounds to transport patients up to 300 feet. Hospital beds require 60 horizontal force pounds to move bed 2 feet or to initiate movement and require 40 horizontal force pounds up to 200 feet to transport patient from room to room, many times completed by 2 person assist. Shelves are required to be stocked: OB from 17 inches from floor up to 73 inches high, Acute Floor from 17 inches to 83 inches high, and ER from 4 inches off floor to 77 inches high. A step stool may be required to reach the highest shelves. IV bags weighing 7 pounds are lifted up to variable heights over head to be attached to IV poles. OB bassinets and mobile scale are used for babies, requiring up to 10 horizontal force pounds for movement 2-3 times per shift. Crash cart requires 20 horizontal force pounds to transport up to 150 feet in emergency situations. Chest tube tray in ER weighing 8 pounds is used in appropriate situations, transported up to 200 feet from ER to patient room. Auto CPR device weighs 25 pounds and is used in emergency situations to be transported up to 200 feet from ER to patient room. In emergency situations, nurse may be required to get onto floor to perform CPR or other emergent patient care.
2. Exposure to chemicals and other hazards related to patient care. Appropriate safety precautions, such as safety glasses, gloves, etc. must be used to minimize risk of injury.
3. Direct exposure to body substances during patient care activities and on contaminated surfaces such as patient equipment.
Management responsibilities
1. None
Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
$55k-71k yearly est. 60d+ ago
RN Home Health Clinical Manager ($7000 hire-on bonus)
Johnson County Hospital 4.7
Tecumseh, NE job
Job Title: RN Home Health Clinical Manager
Department: Home Health Administration
Reports To: Home Health Director
The Home Health Clinical Manager (RN) provides leadership and oversight of clinical operations to ensure high-quality, compliant patient care in the home health setting. This role supervises clinical staff, supports regulatory compliance, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to drive positive patient outcomes and agency performance.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide clinical supervision and leadership to RN's, LPN's, home health aides and therapy team members.
Ensure compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, state regulations, and agency policies.
Review, approve, and oversee OASIS assessments, plans of care, and clinical documentation.
Monitor clinical quality indicators, collaborating with the Home Health Director in identifying performance improvement initiatives.
Support staff through training, mentoring, competency validation, and performance management.
Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
Address patient care issues, incident reports, and risk management concerns.
Assist with staffing, scheduling, and census management.
Participate in interviewing, onboarding, and staff evaluations.
Serve as a clinical resource and liaison between field staff and executive leadership.
Qualifications & Skills:
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
Minimum 2 years of home health nursing experience preferred
Prior supervisory or clinical leadership experience preferred
Strong knowledge of OASIS, Medicare guidelines, and home health regulations
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Proficiency with EMR systems used in home health
Work Environment:
Combination of office-based and field responsibilities
On-call responsibilities may be required based on agency needs
Benefits We offer:
Competitive wages
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan
Professional development opportunities
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Paid time off
Sick pay
Why Join Us?
At Johnson County Hospital, we value our team and foster a supportive environment where you can thrive. Join us to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
$71k-89k yearly est. 5d ago
LPN/Medical Assistant Family Practice
Johnson County Hospital 4.7
Adams, NE job
Job Title: LPN/Medical Assistant Family Practice
Department: Nursing
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm or until all patient care has been completed. Additional hours will be from 8am to 12pm on a Saturday rotation. This position usually requires an afternoon or a whole day off each week.
Position Summary:
Performs selected nursing duties and assists physicians as part of the clinical care team. Maintains strict patient confidentiality and treats physicians, patients and visitors with dignity and respect.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Implements, evaluates and manages the care and education of patients in the medical office.
Reviews and updates patient charts prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence and determines needed services per practice protocol.
Prepares patients for examinations, procedures and treatments by escorting them from the waiting area to an exam room. This includes but is not limited to taking vital signs, prepping for surgical procedures and obtaining laboratory tests.
Gives injections, draws blood and performs laboratory test when necessary.
Maintains medication records and administers medication upon physician order.
Vaccines for children ordering and reporting.
Takes EKGs.
Triages and responds to patient communications within practice policy.
Schedules tests and treatments, preauthorizing patients when necessary.
Prepares, cleans and maintains exam and treatment rooms.
Prepares and maintains clinical supplies and equipment.
Completes clinic transcription in a timely manner.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing results timely.
Understands and demonstrates compliance with HIPPA regulations and will comply with all JCH policies and procedures.
All other duties as deemed necessary by the medical director and clinic manager.
Patients are always our first priority.
Qualifications & Skills:
Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing. Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
LPN license in the state of Nebraska.
One year previous clinic experience helpful.
Current CPR certification.
Benefits We Offer:
Competitive wages
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan
Professional development opportunities
A supportive and collaborative work environment
Paid time off
Sick pay
Why Join Us?
At Johnson County Hospital, we value our team and foster a supportive environment where you can thrive. Join us to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
$30k-35k yearly est. 1d ago
Full-time Centralized Scheduler
Lexington Regional Health Center 3.8
Lexington Regional Health Center job in Lexington, NE
Lexington Regional Health Center
Title: Centralized Scheduler
Supervisor: Director of Surgical Services
Department: Nursing
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Principle duties and responsibilities
1. Schedule appointments accurately and completes pre-registration including insurance verification of procedures for radiology, surgery, ancillary, respiratory therapy and other departments as assigned.
2. Coordinates multiple appointments.
3. Demonstrates positive customer service when greeting patients, care providers and others.
4. Complete precertification or check pre-certification authorization including medical necessity check procedures completed at LRHC for radiology, surgery, ancillary, outpatient clinic, and family medicine specialists.
5. Provides patient/family service instructions prior to appointment as directed by service department.
6. Verifies insurance eligibility for services, ensure payment for services by verifying benefits with the patients insurance and/or directing them to LRHC Financial Assistant representative when patient is self-pay.
7. Updates registration when patient information changes
8. Ensures provider order are in Electronic Health Record.
9. Checks voicemail and pools and responds to calls within a timely manner.
10. Receives physician orders for all scheduled Outpatient procedures and imports the order into the patients' pre-registered electronic medical record.
11. Contacts “No Shows” on a weekly basis to reschedule their procedures.
12. Communicates scheduling concerns or problems to Centralized Scheduling Lead.
13. Maintain departmental policies and procedures manuals.
14. Notifies appropriate leader, clinic or provider if as Service Recovery is needed to resolve customer complaint/concern.
15. Participates in patient care activities that could include blood exposure and risk to bloodborne pathogens (eg: lacerations, handling of blood-contaminated specimens, etc.)
16. Responsible for ensuring the environment meets appropriate governing body standards.
17. Ensure patients and visitors follow current infection control guidelines.
18. Maintains patient and staff safety through the use of patient safety tools (TeamSTEPPS, Just Culture, etc.).
19. Serves on various committees as assigned.
20. Regular attendance at the assigned work location is required.
21. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities
1. Ability to read, write and use basic computer and office equipment skills as is typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to protected and sensitive information.
3. Ability to complete reports and correspondence at a professional level.
4. Ability to immediately respond to common inquires and complaints from patients, employees, and regulatory agencies.
5. Advanced communication skills to respond to inquiries from Insurance companies and Workman Compensation companies. Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
6. Ability to read, write and use basic computer and office equipment skills.
7. Basic Life Support certification via American Heart Association required within six months of hire.
8. Successful completion of required knowledge and training of standard precaution and transmission protocols and when to apply during principle duties and responsibilities.
Working conditions
1. Works in a normal office work environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature etc.
2. Sitting, walking, and/or standing for up to 90% of work time when doing Utilization Review, Preauthorizing Orthopedic and Urology surgeries and Mental Health Assessments, etc. Up to 20% of work time may push items weighing up to 50 pounds when assisting nursing staff if needed.
3. Exposure to chemicals and other hazards related to patient care. Appropriate safety precautions, such as safety glasses, gloves, etc. must be used to minimize risk of injury.
4. Direct exposure to body substances during patient care activities and on contaminated surfaces such as patient equipment.
Management responsibilities
1. None
Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
$22k-26k yearly est. 14d ago
Nursing Externship
Lexington Regional Health Center 3.8
Lexington Regional Health Center job in Lexington, NE
Lexington Regional Health Center Title: Nursing Externship Supervisor: Director of Nursing Department: Nursing FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Principle Duties and Responsibilities * Participates in general patient care providing activities of daily living (ADLS), vital sign monitoring as ordered by provider, and other duties as delegated by licensed nursing staff.
* Communicates with nurses in regard to patients' needs and completing assigned duties.
* Maintains medical record documentation. Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely in a timely manner in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
* Ensures patient care areas are adequately stocked with supplies.
* Maintains patient and staff safety through the use of patient safety tools (TeamSTEPPS, Just Culture, etc).
* Provides accurate and detailed bedside shift report to oncoming staff to ensure consistency and continuity of care.
* Communicates with multidisciplinary team to ensure patient centered holistic care.
* Participates in patient care activities that could include blood exposure and risk to bloodborne pathogens (eg: lacerations, handling of blood-contaminated specimens, etc.)
* Responsible for safe bagging and disposal of biohazardous waste.
* Responsible for proper collection, storage and labeling of biological specimens.
* Responsible for ensuring the environment meets appropriate governing body standards.
* Ensure patients and visitors follow current infection control guidelines.
* Regular attendance at the assigned work location is required.
* Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities
* Ability to read, write and use basic computer and office equipment skills to carry out duties as assigned as is typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
* Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program with expected graduation the following calendar year. Enrollment at University of Nebraska Medical Center Registered Nurse program preferred.
* Basic Life Support certification via American Heart Association required.
* Current Certified Nursing Assistant License required.
* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to protected and sensitive information.
* Ability to complete reports and correspondence at a professional level.
* Ability to immediately respond to common inquires and complaints from patients, employees, and regulatory agencies.
* Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
* Successful completion of required knowledge and training of standard precaution and transmission protocols and when to apply during principle duties and responsibilities.
Working conditions
* May spend up to 75% of shift completing patient care activities, requiring ambulating and an appropriate body position to complete a task such as squatting or kneeling to help assist patient with dressing. Rest of shift may be spent sitting for appropriate work completion. Transferring patients frequently, depending on case load, requires lift of 35 pounds to assist in transfers. A hoyer lift, sit-to-stand lift, or extra assistance may be needed on patients that require extra assist in transfers or if transferring above the 35 pounds. 17 pound commodes are carried to patient specific rooms up to 200 feet. Wheelchairs require up to 40 horizontal force pounds to transport patients up to 300 feet. Hospital beds require 60 horizontal force pounds to move bed 2 feet or to initiate movement and require 40 horizontal force pounds up to 200 feet to transport patient from room to room, many times completing with 2 person assist. Getting onto floor or crawling may be required to assist in cleaning up messes made in patient rooms.
* Exposure to chemicals and other hazards related to patient care. Appropriate safety precautions, such as safety glasses, gloves, etc. must be used to minimize risk of injury.
* Direct exposure to body substances during patient care activities and on contaminated surfaces such as patient equipment.
Management responsibilities
* None
Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
$28k-36k yearly est. 17d ago
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