William Newton Hospital jobs - 35 jobs

Job DescriptionDescription: Job Summary: Direct oversite of the accounting department and staff while reporting to the CFO. Responsible for performing intermediate and advanced level accounting, management reporting, and financial tasks for the accounting department. Assisting in preparation of monthly financial statements and special projects. Manages and implements various accounting procedures in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations. The Controller will carry out their duties by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct and act in the best interest of WNH at all times. He/She must embody the mission, vision and values of WNH as well as commit to the Standards of Performance. Participates in the department's performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Oversees the day-to-day operations of the general accounting, financial, and statistical reporting functions of the hospital in accordance with established policies and accounting procedures. Assists in the development of long and short-range operational and capital budgets, which are supported by the hospitals long and short-range plans and objectives. Assists in the development of all departmental budgets and helps ensure that departments operate within budget. Identifies and reports undesirable trends and potential business opportunities and makes recommendations for action. Assists with the preparation of internal financial reports including work papers for annual financial audit, Medicare cost report, Medicaid DSH survey, IRS Form 990, and 1099's. Assures the timely and accurate preparation of financial reports and assures that the reports reliably reflect the financial position of the hospital. Assists in analyzing and exploring means of reducing hospital operating costs and increasing revenues based on knowledge of market trends, financial reports and operating procedures. Facilitates decision making within the department alongside the CFO. Monitors quality of the accounting department's core processes. Directs the interdependence of processes both within and external to the department. Coordinates the development of goals, objectives, and action plans to achieve staff education and development. Expresses excellent judgement, discretion and decision-making abilities. Attends facility meetings, prepares reports - analyzes and provides recommendations in a timely and accurate manner. Ensures the accounting department is in compliance with hospital policies and procedures. Collaborates with the CFO to ensure that resources are prioritized, in place, and properly utilized to achieve WNH objectives through the most effective and efficient operations. Executes other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer. Requirements: Professional Requirements: Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual educational requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and CMS regulations. Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly. Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. Performs employee annual evaluations. Completes and returns in a timely fashion. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time. Communicates and models the mission, vision, core values, ethics and goals of the facility. Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments, staff, vendors, etc. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner, in and out of the work. Participates on various Hospital committees as requested. Attends all necessary meetings including departmental, Quality and management meetings, as appropriate. Actively participates in the department's continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire safety, corporate compliance and infection control. Effectively and consistently communicates administrative directive to personnel and encourages interactive departmental meetings and discussions Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Education & Experience Requirements: Bachelor's Degree required. Accounting or Finance preferred. A minimum of 3 years of accounting experience required. Supervisory experience preferred. Prior experience and understanding of Critical Access Hospital (CAH) is preferred.

Job DescriptionDescription: Job Summary: Specialize in women's health, providing comprehensive care that includes preventive services, prenatal care, childbirth, and postpartum care, as well as diagnostic and treating reproductive disorders. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive medical care to women, focusing on reproductive health pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum period. Perform routine gynecological examinations and screenings, including Pap smears, pelvic exams, and breast examinations. Diagnose and treat medical conditions and diseases affecting the female reproductive system, such as endometriosis, infertility, and sexually transmitted infections. Monitor fetal development during pregnancy through ultrasound and other diagnostic tests. Manage high-risk pregnancies and provide counseling and support to patients facing pregnancy-related complications. Perform surgical procedures as needed, including cesarean sections, hysterectomies, and laparoscopic surgeries. Educate patients on reproductive health, contraception options, and lifestyle choices that promote overall well-being. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including nurses and specialists, to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care. Stay updated with medical research, guidelines and advancements in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. Requirements: Professional Requirements: Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual education requirements, including all state federal and CMS regulations. Maintains regulatory requirements. Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time. Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized time system correctly. Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion. Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled. Attends staff meetings; reads and returns staff meeting minutes. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Actively participates in performance improvement and quality improvement CQI activities, attends committee and management meetings, as appropriate. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, vision, core values, ethics and goals of the hospital. Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire safety and infection control. Regulatory Requirements: Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school. BE/BC: Board eligible or certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology Kansas state medical license DEA registration Current BLS required Current ACLS required Current PALS required Current TNCC required

Job DescriptionDescription: Job Summary: Provides indirect patient care in the office/clinic setting. Greets and registers patients. Verifies patient demographic and insurance information. Performs clerical duties. Meets the communication needs of the patient/family, office/clinic staff and the medical staff. Participates in performance improvement activities. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Registers all patients, gives new patients medical forms to complete. Verifies patient demographic, employment and insurance information. Explains billing policies, collects co-payments and procedures for self-pay patients. Schedules new and return appointments; explains registration process and gives directions to new patients; may explain procedure preparation to patients. Makes referral appointments to specialty physicians. Answers the telephone in a professional and courteous manner; takes messages; directs calls to appropriate staff members. Makes diagnostic testing appointments. Photocopies patient schedule sheets each day, prepares charts for new patients. Maintains daily patient log, referral and diagnostic logs. Collects payments and writes receipts. Maintains a good working relationship with office/clinic staff members and physicians. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: Professional Requirements: Adheres to dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual education requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state federal and CMS regulations. Reports to work on time and is scheduled; completes work within designated time. Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized time system correctly. Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion. Attends staff meetings; reads and returns staff meeting minutes. Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, vision, core values, ethics and goals of the office/clinic. Actively participates in the department's quality improvement CQI activities, attends committee and management meetings, as appropriate . Performs department in-services. Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Ensure compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety and infection control. Regulatory Requirements: High School Graduate or equivalent. One year experience in office setting or hospital setting. Experience with billing and insurance preferred.

Job DescriptionDescription: Job Summary: Assists in the performance of duties necessary to operate and maintain boilers and other auxiliary equipment necessary for producing steam for heat and power for this facility. Participates in performance improvement and QI activities. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of activities, needs and problems. Operates and maintains boilers. Observes various meters and gauges and takes appropriate action for safe operation. Starts, stops, switches over boilers as appropriate. Cleans and repairs boilers, blows tubes and discharges sediment, regulates feed water and condensation pumps, lubricates pump equipment. Follows preventive maintenance schedule. Performs work such as repacking valves as needed and changing piping. Checks boiler water column glass for cracks every shift, change glass if needed. Repairs and/or replaces broken or worn parts, i.e., valves, meters, levers. Keeps log on each boiler. Assigns proper chemical treatment to boiling and cooling waters. Reports major repair needs and unsafe conditions to supervisor. Keeps boiler room clean and orderly. Performs periodic inspection of mechanical rooms throughout the facility to ensure proper operation of heat, air conditioning and ventilation and medical support equipment, i.e., vacuum pumps, air compressors. Checks pressure and temperature gauges periodically. Assists in maintaining and repairing HVAC controls and associated equipment to maximize efficiency levels in all environmentally controlled areas. Performs urgent corrective, routine and requisitioned repairs of electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems as required. Works day, evening or night shift as assigned. Maintains established facility and department policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement, safety, environmental and infection control and complies with codes and requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies. Maintains records, reports, logs, statistics and files as required. Requisitions supplies and equipment. Maintains professional growth and development through in-services, seminars and workshops. Performs other duties as directed. Requirements: Professional Requirements: Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual education requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and CMS regulations. Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, complete work within designated time. Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized time system correctly. Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff. Attends annual review and departmental in-services, as appropriate. Attends staff meetings, reads and returns all quarterly meeting minutes. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement QI activities. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety and infection control. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, vision, core values, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department. Regulatory Requirements: High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED); training in boiler room operating techniques and related activities. Knowledge of fire system and proper use of fire extinguishers.

Job DescriptionDescription: Job Summary: Supports Controller and CFO in carrying out the responsibilities of the department. Creating and maintaining ledgers and financial analysis reports on selected hospital functions accurately and efficiently. Assisting in preparation of monthly financial reports and special projects. Participates in the department's performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Completes work in a timely and accurate manner. Follows the Accounting Departments compliance with hospital policies and procedures. Assist in monitoring the hospital's financial system; investigates any problems that arise and collaborates to find solution. Prepares assigned reports for Board book. Working knowledge of billing, collections and insurance claims, third party payers and private insurance. Reconciles without unknown variances monthly hospital and clinic bank and general ledger balance sheet accounts timely. Manage hospital statistical information. Has the basic knowledge of tax reports to assist in 1099 returns. Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments. Attends continuing education classes as needed. Assist Controller with monthly journal entry preparation and other items. Performs such other accounting financial or administrative tasks as may be required such as helping with year-end accounting duties including but not limited to budget, cost report, audit and DSH Survey. Manages and maintains petty cash fund, including semi-annual audit of each petty cash drawer. Requirements: Professional Requirements: Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual educational requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and CMS regulations. Possess excellent work habits and willingness to work hour's necessary to complete important deadlines. Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and as scheduled. Wears identification while on duty. Participates on various Hospital committees as requested. Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Attends committee, CQI and required meetings, as appropriate. Resolves personnel concerns at the departmental level, utilizing the grievance process as required. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire safety, corporate compliance and infection control. Effectively and consistently communicates administrative directive to personnel and encourages interactive departmental meetings and discussions Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Actively participates in the department's continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. Communicates the mission, vision, core values, ethics and goals of the hospital, adhering to Standards of Performance. Regulatory Requirements: Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Accounting or Business Administration with emphasis in accounting. A minimum of two years experience in accounting, preferably in a hospital setting.

Job DescriptionDescription: Shift: Job Summary: Responsible for daily charge-entry production for hospital Observation Unit, Emergency Department, Outpatient Injections/Infusions and ambulatory care. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Generates list of daily patients to identify observation, outpatient and emergency room accounts to assign charges. Reviews each record to appropriately apply CPT and NCCI guidelines when adding charges to accounts. Educates departments on documentation requirements to improve charging accuracy. Reviews records and posts charges in a timely basis. Understands medical record documentation including IV infusions, pushes, and injections. Assists the Business Office in identifying and resolving missing charges on observation, outpatient and emergency room accounts. Records Observation and ambulatory post surgical times to log for Finance for Cost reporting purposes. Maintains confidentiality and security of patient information... Maintains a good working relationship within the Department and other departments. Willing to accept additional assignments. Demonstrates knowledge of computer system. Requirements: Professional Requirements: Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual educational requirements, i.e., mandatory annual online testing Maintains regulatory requirements including all state, federal and CMS regulations. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time; minimal absenteeism (no more than 5 occurrence within a review year) Consistently completes and maintains assigned duties. Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized time system correctly. Attends Hospital and Department in services as scheduled. Attends staff meetings; reads and returns all staff meeting minutes. Maintains Hospital requirements, policies and standards on patient confidentiality at all times. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community. Communicates the mission, vision, core values, ethics and goals of the Hospital, as well as the mission statement of the Department. Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff. Actively participates in the departments CQI activities. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety and infection control. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Answers telephone in a polite manner by the second ring. Regulatory Requirements: High school graduate or equivalent. Previous hospital experience preferred. Valid LPN, CNA, MA or Coder is preferred. Language Skills: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages preferred. Skills: Good computer skills Knowledge of clinical operations and medical terminology

Job DescriptionDescription: Performs echocardiography and transesophageal echocardiography to produce images that will be interpreted to provide a diagnosis and/or treat patients. Functions as the first line interface with customers in the successful accomplishment of their sonographic imaging. Participates in CQI activities. Responsible for the care and well-being of patients during their sonographic examinations. Responsible for obtaining and recording an accurate patient history. Instructs, prepares and assists patients for their sonographic exam. Selects appropriate equipment and techniques to produce high quality images. Able to assess patient pain interfering with the imaging procedure - makes appropriate physician/provider contact for intervention. Shall at all times work under the direction of a radiologist. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors. Performs echocardiograms on patients as ordered by a physician/provider. Identifies normal and abnormal anatomy and customizes the exam accordingly. Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient including special needs, geriatric, and general population. Understands and practices proper use of all equipment; never operates equipment inconsistent with manufacturer's instruction. Clearly marks images with patient name, date of birth and additional identifiers as appropriate. Adheres to departmental imaging protocols. Practices medical and surgical aseptic techniques. Provides an oral or written summary to the referring physician/provider, as requested. Performs QA and QC and maintains accurate logs, as appropriate. Completes all work prior to the end of each shift. Has knowledge of hospital policies and the functions of other departments. Requirements: Adheres to dress code standards, appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual educational requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and CMS regulations. Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians/providers, departments and staff. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians/providers, staff, administration, patients and visitors. Resolves personnel concerns at the departmental level, utilizing the grievance process a required. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding departmental operations, fire, safety and infection control. Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time. Consistently completes and maintains assigned duties. Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized time system correctly. Attends annual review and departmental in-services, as scheduled. Attends staff meetings, reads all staff meeting minutes if absent from meeting. Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, vision, core values, ethics, and goals of the hospital. Regulatory Requirements: High School graduate Graduate from an accredited Ultrasound School Registered by the ARDMS Echocardiogram experience required Current BLS certification Knowledge and understanding of general anatomy, pathology, physiology, and medical terminology

Job DescriptionDescription: Job Summary: Provides patient care in the office setting. Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or physician. Maintains regulatory requirements, nursing and office policies, procedures and standards. Communicates with physicians and team members about patient's clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Practitioner, evaluates outcomes, consults with other health team members as required. Ability to assist medical staff with routine examinations and patient treatments. This includes pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population. Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patients served. Medical and surgical asepsis is carried out during treatments and special procedures. Ability to position and prep patients for office procedures. Communicates appropriately and clearly to co-workers, Practitioners and Office Manager. Demonstrates the ability to assist Practitioners with procedures and perform services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of a Practitioner. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family in patient education. Interacts professionally with patient and family and involves patient and family in patient education. Maintains infection control standards for exam/procedure rooms; cleans, disinfects changes linen, etc. Maintains office instruments; knowledgeable of sterilization techniques and biological indicators for sterilization. Maintains established office policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Maintains injections logs and checks medications for expiration dates. Fill out lab requisitions and provides appropriate and accurate information for billing. Answers telephone calls in a professional manner, directs calls appropriately; refers patient problems to practitioner; schedules patient appointments. Ensures an adequate stock of supplies. Assists in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment. Maintains a good working relationship with all staff members of the office. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Performs preventative maintenance. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Response to the patient is appropriate in emergency or physically distressful situations. Performs other duties as assigned within the medical assistant's scope of practice. Requirements: Professional Requirements: Adheres to dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual educational requirement. Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and CMS regulations. Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time. Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized time system correctly. Attends annual review and in-services as scheduled. Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion. Attends staff meetings and reads staff meeting minutes. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community. Participates in the department's quality improvement CQI activities, attends committee and management meetings, as appropriate. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, vision, core values, ethics and goals of the hospital. Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with practitioners, departments and staff. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire safety and infection control. Regulatory Requirements: Current CPR certification.

Job Title: Centralized Scheduling/Pre-cert Specialist Supervised by: Director of Patient Financial Services Job Summary: This position plays an integral role in ensuring the smooth operation of our Ancillary Services and maintaining high standards in patient care. As a Centralized Scheduling/Pre-cert Specialist, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing patient appointments and schedules efficiently, while interacting with patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Appointment Coordination: Effectively manage and coordinate patient appointments, ensuring that schedules are optimized to maximize resource utilization and minimize patient wait times. Patient and Provider Interaction: Act as a liaison between patients, physicians, and healthcare staff to schedule appointments, relay information, and handle any necessary changes. Insurance Verification and Authorizations: Verify patient insurance coverage using tools like TruBridge, Availity, Phone calls, and Payer Portals. Obtain necessary prior authorizations for services, ensuring accuracy and compliance with insurance guidelines. Records Management: Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient appointments, including cancellations and rescheduling. Ensure that all relevant patient data is properly documented. Customer Service: Provide top-tier customer service by answering patient inquiries, addressing concerns, resolving scheduling conflicts, and accommodating urgent appointment requests. Department Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, Radiology, Respiratory, Billing, Admissions, Outside Clinics, Lab, and clinical and administrative teams to ensure the smooth coordination of patient care and services. Scheduling Software Proficiency: Utilize scheduling software to effectively manage appointments, update patient data, and keep track of scheduling needs. You will be responsible for updating insurance information, Name, Addresses, and phone numbers as needed. HIPAA Compliance: Maintain the confidentiality of patient information at all times in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Ensure all data is handled securely and discreetly. Meeting Participation: Attend department meetings and training sessions to stay informed about new procedures, tools, and protocols relevant to your role. Phone and Communication Duties: Answer phone calls, manage inquiries from patients, insurance companies, and healthcare providers, and ensure accurate and efficient communication that supports patient care. Team Support: Contribute to team efforts by using spreadsheets and other tools to assist in communication and tracking of patient care. Additional Duties: You will be expected to assist with any other tasks that support the team's goal of delivering superior patient care, such as helping to schedule patients, up-front collections, no-show calls/rescheduling, reminder calls/texts and Good Faith estimates. Other Duties as Assigned Professional Requirements: Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat, clean and professional. Completes annual education requirements. Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time. Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly. Attends Hospital in-service and educational opportunities. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety and infection control. Communicates the mission, vision and core values of the hospital. Maintains regulatory requirement, including all state federal and CMS regulations. Teamwork: You must be able to work independently while also being an effective team player. Collaboration with other departments and the ability to adapt to changing situations is essential to the role. Dedication to excellence for our Organization, patients and the community we serve. Regulatory Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with medical terminology, healthcare procedures, and the insurance verification process is required. Knowledge of CPT/HCPCS codes and ICD -10 codes is preferred but not required. Experience: Minimum 1 year prior experience in a medical office environment, particularly in scheduling, administration, or customer service, is highly beneficial but not mandatory. Language Skills: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Skills: Software Proficiency: You should be proficient in using scheduling software, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Teams/Zoom and Word. Knowledge of platforms such as TruBridge, Availity, other Payer-specific Provider Portals for insurance verification is preferred. Multi-line phone knowledge. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting professionally with patients, healthcare providers, and internal teams. You should be able to convey information clearly, professionally, politely answer questions, and resolve concerns. Organizational Skills: Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities are crucial in this fast-paced environment. You must be able to prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and work under pressure while maintaining accuracy. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to troubleshoot scheduling conflicts, manage patient requests, and resolve issues promptly, time management, and stress management are key parts of this role. Requirements:

Job DescriptionDescription: ON CALL. AS NEEDED. Job Summary: Provides direct care in the medical surgical setting. Meets the communication needs of the patient/family. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse in charge of the team and/or unit. Participates in performance improvement activities. Maintains regulatory agency requirements, nursing and hospital policies, procedures and standards. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Provides basic nursing care to acutely ill patients with the nursing assistant's scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and physical needs. Meets communication needs of patients. Demonstrates performance reflecting the initiative and responsibility expected of a nursing assistant. Performs other duties, including end of shift activities, as assigned within the Nursing Assistant's scope of practice. Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patient. Performs basic patient care responsibilities, including a.m. and p.m. care activities, considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age and condition including pediatric, geriatric and general population. Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain. Demonstrates ability to communicate to the RN any observed changes in patient status and responses. Maintains awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric and general patient population. Demonstrates ability to assist with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with technique appropriate for patient's age and physical condition. Elevates head of bed for safety. Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice. Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services within the scope of practice. Communicates appropriately and clearly to floor supervisor, house supervisors, co-workers and nurses. Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Demonstrates an ability to assist nurses with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an RN. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Responds to patient in emergency or physically distressful situations. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity ensuring patient confidentiality. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments. Meets current documentation standards and policies and completes within shift. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Coordinates and supervises patient care under the direct supervision of an RN. Medical and surgical asepsis is carried out during treatments and special procedures. Requirements: Professional Requirements: Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual educational requirements, i.e., mandatory marbled packets and annual Medical Surgical Competency Checklist. Maintains regulatory requirements. Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time. Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized time system correctly. Completes required in-services in a timely fashion. Attends staff meetings, committee, CQI and management meetings, as appropriate. Completes annual laboratory testing, TB testing, per hospital policy. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Communicates the mission, vision and core values, ethics and goals of the hospital. Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire safety and infection control. Demonstrates compliance with hourly rounding. Demonstrates compliance with no pass rule. Will not pass a call light going off. Will promptly answer call lights. Demonstrates compliance with updating white boards in patient rooms. Completes work assignments within designated times. Utilizes for efficiency time management. Uses AIDET. Regulatory Requirements: High School graduate or equivalent is preferred. Successful completion of certified nursing assistant program preferred. Current BCLS (CPR) certification. Minimum of six months to one year of related work experience preferred.

Zack Group is currently seeking L&D RN's for positions in Winfield, Kansas. The ideal candidate will possess a current state or equivalent compact license. This is a 3x12 Nights, 19:00:00-07:00:00, 12. in the L&D. Must have a Nursing License in hand and have at least 2 years of recent L&D nursing experience as a RN

Job DescriptionDescription: Shift: 7:30a-4:30p Monday-Thursday, 7:30a-1p Friday Job Summary: Responsible for the insurance billing process between the hospital and insurance companies, federal agencies and third party payers. Audits patient accounts to ensure procedure, charges and coding accuracy. Collects payments from commercial insurance companies, state and federal agencies. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (QI) activities. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinates the payment process and collects payments from insurance companies, federal and/or state agencies and/or third party payers by utilizing billing system to complete appropriate forms and submission of claims to proper agencies/insurance companies. Maintains a professional, working relationship with the insurance companies, government agencies and/or third party payers. Works independently to resolve account problems and timely follow-up. Resolves overpayments and communicates with Business Office Director on refunds. Able to assist with receipt process and adjusts patients' bills to reflect credits, debits and balances. Understands pre-certification and referral process as it relates to assigned insurance. Documents all correspondence and conversations with insurance companies, governmental agencies, third party payers and patients on patient's accounts. Stays informed of changes in the insurance industry. Consults with other hospital departments to obtain, verify billing information. Always accepts other assignments as needed. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function well in stressful situations. Communicates clearly and accurately with the Business office Director and other staff members. Performs limited account audit using information available to verify accuracy in charges and coding. Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments of the hospital. Coordinates patients/insurance companies to resolve unpaid insurance claims. Interacts with patients/families in a professional manner. Provides explanations regarding statements and insurance procedure. Treats patients/families with respect; ensures confidentiality of protected patient information. Utilizes voice mail as necessary ensuring quality customer communication service when out of the office. Responsible for preparation of daily deposit and maintaining correct balance in cash drawer. Responsible for payment transactions, including downloading and balancing electronic remittance advices and providing customer receipts. Prepares and posts adjustments, contractuals and rejections. Responsible for entering all transactions into the computer system accurately and in a timely manner. Responsible for utilizing the safe for large bills, and large amounts of money from the cash drawer. Provides petty cash to various departments of the hospital, and collects daily revenues from these departments; provides receipts of all transactions. Responsible for providing change to patients, visitors and employees. Receipts payments received in the Admitting Department and/or directly from the patient/family. Assists customers who present at business office counter. Responsible for security measures, placing cash drawer in safe upon closing. Manages and operates all equipment safely and correctly. Enters accurate documentation on patient account when applicable. Requirements: Professional Requirements: Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual educational requirements. Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time frame. Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized time system correctly. Completes hospital in-services as required. Utilizes access to internet web-based insurance resources for education, eligibility, follow up and billing as applicable. Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. Performs department in-services. Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Attends committee, CQI and management meetings, as appropriate. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety and infection control. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, vision and core values of the hospital. Demonstrates knowledge and/or location of Safety/Emergency Preparedness Manual, location of disaster packets, personal protective equipment and responsibilities during all Codes. Adherence with compliance of William Newton Hospital's policies. Demonstrates familiarity with employee handbook. Regulatory Requirements: High school graduate or equivalent. Thorough understanding of different insurance plans, government agencies, Medicare and Medicaid as relates to assigned insurance responsibilities preferred. Previous billing experience preferred.

Job DescriptionDescription: ***$10,000 Sign-on bonus available*** Job Summary: Performs patient specimen analysis and phlebotomy for diagnostic purposes. Under the supervision of a medical technologist, performs procedures in: hematology, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, immunology, molecular diagnostics and blood bank. Enters results into and reviews interfaced results in the computer system and notifies medical technologist and health care provider of panic values. Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work environment and appropriate utilization of lab supplies. Follows laboratory policies and procedures. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Ability to function in all areas of the clinical laboratory: blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology and immunology. Performs qualitative urine analysis; color, clarity, specific gravity. Performs type and cross matches in the blood bank with results reviewed by the medical technologist. Demonstrates knowledge of expected lab results for the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient. Makes medical technologist and/or Lab Director aware of abnormal results, panic values. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Maintains trouble shooting and performs quality. Follows standard precautions at all times. Operates and maintains equipment correctly and safely, including calibration of instruments. Interacts professionally with Laboratory General Supervisor, Section Supervisors, Lab Director and Clinical laboratory personnel. Uses hospital approved disinfectants for cleaning. Responsible for inventory of reagents and supplies in the laboratory, reports needed supplies to the general supervisor. Initiates the meeting of responsibilities without prompting. Demonstrates the values of team concept on a consistent basis. Communicates verbally in a clear and concise manner. Submits suggestions to improve the laboratory's efficiency. Interacts with laboratory personnel in a professional manner. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Requirements: Professional Requirements: Adheres to dress code standards, appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual educational requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements including all state, federal and CMS regulations. Maintains and ensure patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time. Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized time system correctly. Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion. Attends annual review and departmental in-services, as scheduled. Attends staff meetings; reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Actively participates in performance improvement and quality improvement activities. Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety and infection control. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, vision, core values, ethics and goals of the hospital as well as the mission statement of the department. Uses AIDET with each patient interaction. Regulatory Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Science.

Job DescriptionDescription: Shift: 7:00 pm - 7:00 am (36 hours/week) Job Summary: Administers respiratory care and life support to patients with abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Performs diagnostic tests of the pulmonary system to aid physicians in diagnosis and treatment of lung disorders. Assist Nursing in providing overall patient care and attending to the patient's needs. Participates in performance improvement activities. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Assists Nursing with routine patient care, attends to patient needs additional to Respiratory services, participates in team-building approach to patient care Demonstrates ability to assess patients and formulate a plan of care based on the patient's age. Able to formulate a plan of care under the guidance of Respiratory Protocol / Consult and Ventilator Protocol. Able to enter Protocol orders electronically. Knowledge about respiratory medications and their routes of delivery. (MDIs, aerosols, ventilators) Able to perform airway control and maintenance (suctioning, hygiene, adjuncts) Knowledge about administration of oxygen. (devices, safety, titration) Able to interpret and take physician orders timely and accurately. Able to perform all aspects of arterial blood gas analysis. (obtaining samples, analyzing, interpretation, machine maintenance) Able to set up, maintain, and trouble shoot mechanical ventilation. Able to perform and do basic interpretation of pulmonary function studies. Demonstrates knowledge and skill required to treat newborns needing resuscitation. Able to teach patients about their home respiratory treatment plan. Documentation meets current standards and policies. Assists director in the development, implementation and evaluation of QI indicators to improve patient outcome and work environment. Treats patients and their families with dignity and respect while identifying and addressing their psychosocial needs and plan of care. Demonstrates ability to clean equipment as per policy. Inspects and tests respiratory equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and correctly. Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff, department director, medical director and administrative team. Requirements: Professional Requirements: Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual educational requirements Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and CMS regulations. Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time. Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized time clock system correctly. Reads and signs all departmental correspondences, performs department in-services, completes and returns in a timely fashion. Maintains current knowledge by reading / attending educational presentations. Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Actively participates in the departments CQI activities. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety and infection control. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, vision, core values, ethics and goals of the hospital as well as the mission statement of the department. Position Qualifications: Minimum Education: Graduate of AMA approved school of Respiratory Therapy. Minimum Experience: Previous experience in all aspects of respiratory care preferable. Minimum Field of Expertise: Basic Computer knowledge. Ability to use ABG analyzer, ventilators, IPPB, and Pulmonary Function equipment. Req. Certification/Registration: Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the State of Kansas, ACLS, BLS and NRP, PALS affirmed.

Job DescriptionDescription: Needs: Emergency Room: 1900-0700 Full Time nights (3 shifts) Job Summary: The position is a verified Mobile Intensive Care Technician who assists in performing delegated patient care activities, including activities of daily and basic nursing care procedures, as well as identified competencies required in the assigned patient care unit. Job Duties and Responsibilities: All activities are performed under the delegation of a Physician and/or Registered Nurse following William Newton Hospital patient care standards. Provides a collaborative management of patient needs and care interventions as delegated by RN or Physician. Reviews patient information for pertinent history and physical findings. Monitors patient vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rates, oximetry, and C02 waveform. Demonstrates the ability to assess and evaluate data including: Systematic and ongoing assessment based on patient diagnosis Diagnostic test results and other clinical information Response to care/treatment; Behavioral responses; Developmental needs; cultural responses/needs; Educational needs. Demonstrates competency in venipuncture, lab procedures and requirements, and I V placements. Demonstrates competency in lethal rhythm interpretation and intervention. Monitors heart rhythm patterns of patients to detect abnormal pattern variances and notifies RN/physician of changes. Detects and notifies RN and/or other appropriate personnel immediately in the event of life-threatening conditions, including airway inadequacies and dysrhythmias. Prepares patient for transport and interventions, including appropriate equipment. Transports stable patients as delegated by the physician/RN. Explains all care procedures to patient/family prior to performing the care. Evaluates patient response to interventions and informs RN & Physician of pertinent changes and findings. Develops a clinical knowledge base for populations served that is age appropriate, culturally specific and diagnosis appropriate. Provides advocacy, protection and support for patient rights, family involvement and patient/family decision making. Prepares room, sterile instruments, equipment, and/or supplies for surgery/treatment. Assists in treatment as assigned. Clerical duties such as computerized order entry, coordinating care with Ancillary departments and coding and billing. May perform other duties as assigned or requested. Keeps white boards in areas updated. Utilizes AIDET. Demonstrates compliance with no pass rule: call lights and phones. Requirements: Professional Requirements: Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual education requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and CMS regulations. Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time. Wears identification while on duty. Wears badge above the waist. Attends department in-services. Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Addresses issues directly with those it concerns with a solution in mind. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fires, safety and infection control. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, vision, ethics, goals and core values of the hospital as well as mission statement of the department. Education/License Requirements: High School graduate or equivalent. Minimum of one year experience as Mobile Intensive Care Technician (MICT) Current paramedic license.

Job DescriptionDescription: Shift: 1st/3rd Full Time Job Summary: Arranges for the efficient and orderly registration of patients. Ensures that patient information is collected. Interviews incoming patient or representative and enters information required for admission into computer database. Distributes appropriate information to ancillary nursing departments. Participates in performance improvement and QI activities. Receives and relays incoming and outgoing telephone calls for the facility. Provides directory information, transfers calls as appropriate. Make general and emergency announcements over the facility's PA system. Handles the facility paging system. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible to pre-register patients for scheduled admissions and out-patient procedures. Responsible to interview patients or their representative, to obtain personal information or verify information already on file, including emergency numbers and insurance information, including Medicare Secondary Payer and accident information as applicable. Responsible to obtain signatures on Conditions of Admission and affix patient identification bracelet. Responsible to ensure that patients' valuables are secured in the safe upon receipt of valuables envelope from nursing service. Communicates appropriately and clearly to Supervisor, Nursing Service, co-workers, physicians and ancillary departments. Responsible, when payment is received after Business Office closes, to collect such payments, provide receipt and forward to the Business Office personnel. Refers patient to Collections Manager when financial arrangements need to be made. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function well under stressful situations. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures confidentiality of patients' protected information. Interacts professionally with patient/family and provide explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary, demonstrating customer service skills. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments. Ensures documentation meets current standards and policies. Answers telephone in a polite manner and communicates information to the appropriate personnel/family. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Operates switchboard to route incoming calls and to place outgoing calls. Provides directory information to internal and external inquirers. Maintains a daily list of all facility staff on-call, including home phone numbers and cellular numbers readily available, whichever is applicable. Knowledge of emergency procedures and location of Safety/Disaster Manual. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: Professional Requirements: Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual educational requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and CMS regulations. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time. Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized time system correctly. Attends in-services and educational opportunities. Attends staff meetings and reads all memos. Utilizes Procedure Manual. Complies with William Newton Hospital policies. Familiar with Employee Handbook. Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Attends committee, CQI and management meetings, as appropriate. Ensure compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety and infection control. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, vision and core values of the hospital. Regulatory Requirements: High School graduate or equivalent.

Job DescriptionDescription: Part time position 3 shifts a week Mon-Sat 1130-2130 Sun 1200-2000 Job Summary: Provides direct and indirect patient care in a Fast track or Urgent Care setting. At times will assist RN in the Emergency Department setting. Provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility and responsibility indicative of professional expectation with a minimum of supervision. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with Fast Track/ER providers about changes in patient's status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care. Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population. Ability to assess and reassess pain and pain management techniques utilized. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. Demonstrates knowledge of EKG/ECG and can identifies dysrhythmias. Assists the Practitioner with office procedures; maintains medical and surgical asepsis. Maintains medical equipment; disinfects and sterilizes instruments. Answers telephone calls in a professional manner; refers patient problems to House supervisor, ED Manager or other appropriate person. Maintains accurate and continued clinical documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, medication reconciliation, responses, and assessment of changes. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family. Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patients served. Able to interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group. Interacts professionally with patient and family and involves patient and family in the formation of the plan of care. Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; includes family in teaching, as appropriate. Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition. Ability and knowledge to use resources to find additional guidance when needed. Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. This includes PO, IM, IV, and other routes as ordered. Demonstrates knowledge of lab draw procedures and other specimen collection. Maintains established Fast Track/ER policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Plans and provides nursing care with physicians orders. Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with office/clinic standards. Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment. Assists in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment. Cooperates with other personnel to achieve Fast Track/ED objectives, maintains good employee relations. Demonstrates knowledge of healthcare plans, procedural costs. Demonstrates the ability to assist physicians/mid-level providers with procedures in the Fast Track/ED. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and on-going education. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Demonstrates awareness of current state, federal and local laws governing the delivery of care. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. Requirements: Professional & Regulatory Requirements: Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual education requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and CMS regulations. Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time. Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized time system correctly. Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion. Attends staff meetings, reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Actively participates in performance improvement and quality improvement. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, vision, core values, ethics and goals of the office/clinic. Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety and infection control. ? Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with up to six (6) months LPN. IV Certification required. ? Current LPN license within the state of practice. ? Current BLS Certification. ACLS completed within 6 months of hire PALS Preferred

Job DescriptionDescription: PT/PRN Job Summary: Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician, Dentist, PA and APRN. Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live with the limits of their capabilities. The staff therapist coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (RCNA, PTA, PTLA, etc.). The staff therapist participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in QI activities. Provides input in formulating budget, assists in evaluating department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to remain in budget guidelines. Ensures that patient changes are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for direction of the physical therapy department certified staff, including physical therapy assistants and physical therapy aides and restorative CNAs. Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, recommends change to physician as needed. Ability to perform an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population. Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate. Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains departmental cleanliness and safety. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administrative team. Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients' needs are met and hospital policy is followed. Maintains records pertinent to personnel and operation of the department. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Maintains a good working relationship both with the department and with other departments. Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities. Participates in and manages department specific MDS information for Skilled Nursing Unit. Documentation meets current standards and policies. Assists with orientation and in-service training for certified department staff members, participates in guidance and educational programs. Requirements: Professional Requirements: Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual educational requirements, forty hours every two-year period. Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and CMS regulations and standards. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time. Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly. Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion. Attends committee, CQI and management meetings as appropriate, actively participates in department CQI activities. Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety and infection control. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, vision, ethics, goals and core values of the hospital as well as the mission statement of the department. Uses AIDET. Experience and Education: Current Kansas State Physical Therapy Licensure. Is a graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy. Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of physical therapy, preferred but not required. Current BCLS (CPR) certification.

Job DescriptionDescription: This is a Full time ( 3 shifts a week) mid-shift position Monday - Saturday 1030-2230 Sunday 1100-2100 1 positions open Job Summary: Provides initial contact with patients to evaluate and initiate appropriate treatment and location based on condition and Emergency Severity Index (ESI) algorithm. Ability to triage safely, rapidly, and accurately every patient that enters the emergency care system and direct patients to appropriate location of emergency department or fast track for continued assessment and care. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Provides direct and indirect patient care in the emergency care and fast track setting. Provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility, and responsibility indicative of professional expectation with a minimum of supervision. Communicates with Emergency Department and Fast Track Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers about changes in patient's status, symptomatology, and results of diagnostic studies. Ability to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Works as part of a professional team within the Emergency Department and throughout the hospital to provide patient care. Requirements: Duties and Responsibilities: Will be the first contact with patients checking into the emergency department system. Ability to quickly assess communication of patient hand off and collaboration between all staff inside the emergency system as well as throughout the hospital. Uses the triage process to ensure timely and appropriate care to patients. Accurately assigns triage categories and documentation of initial triage, assessment, and interventions. Initiate initial patient interventions and orders per condition, chief complaint, and coordination with providers. Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment and focused assessments on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients, and the general patient population. Nurse will work primarily in the Triage position. When patient flow and tempo indicate, nurse will be used as a float to help with additional patient care responsibilities included but not limited to the items listed below in both the emergency and fast track department. Collects chief complaint as well as detailed patient history. Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. Ability to monitor hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interpret the results. Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring, identifies dysrhythmias, and treats appropriately. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's diagnosis and age. Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition. Capable of using resources to find additional guidance as needed. Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Revises standardized ACI (Aftercare Instructions) based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning. Family is included in educating as appropriate. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family. Communicates appropriately and clearly to providers and co-workers. Consults other departments, as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs. Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary. Works with and delegates care with others as indicated. Demonstrates an ability to assist providers with procedures in the Emergency Department. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible and organized. Ability to function well under stressful situations. Holds self and others accountable; admits mistakes and learns from them. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments. Assists supervisor in the development, implementation, and evaluation of QI indicators to improve patient outcome and work environment. Documentation meets current standards and policies. Reports any suspected or actual situations that are mandated to the proper authorities. Assists with other duties as assigned by nurse manager, house supervisor or Chief Nursing Officer. Professional Requirements: Adheres to dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean. Has name badge displayed above waist when on duty. Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time. Completes annual educational requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements, including all State, Federal, and CMS regulations. Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. Utilizes time clock system, time off requests and scheduling programs appropriately and effectively. Attends staff meeting, completes yearly competencies, and additional training/ meetings as required. Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, co-workers, other hospital staff and EMS services. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire safety and infection control. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, vision, and core values of the hospital. Regulatory Requirements: Associates or Bachelors degree of Nursing Current Kansas State licensed Registered Nurse Licensure. Minimum of 3 or more years of recent critical care or ED experience preferred. Prior Triage experience and use of ESI preferred BLS certification. ACLS certification. PALS or ENPC certification within six months. Required TNCC within first year of employment. Successful completion of Neonatal Resuscitation certification (NRP) within six months. ABLS certification preferred.