JOB SUMMARY
The home health registered nurse uses the nursing process (assesses, plans,
implements, evaluates) to provide patient care in the home setting. Provides
individualized patient care for patients in all developmental stages throughout the life
span including: Neonates - 0-28 days, Infant - 1-12 months, Child - 1-12 years,
Adolescent - 13-17 years, Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 + years, according to
established policies, procedures, guidelines and nursing standards of care. This
position is responsible for the care and case management of patients in all stages of life
in their homes based on the nurse's experience and competency evaluation.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
1. Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient's age and diagnosis.
2. Effectively and efficiently manages the care of a caseload of patients and coordinates care with a multidisciplinary team.
3. Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines.
4. Contributes to program effectiveness.
5. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.
6. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.
7. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.
8. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.
9. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
10. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a
daily basis.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
1. Education: Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program.
2. Licensure / Certifications: Current license to practice professional nursing in the State in which providing care (NC/SC). CPR certification required.
3. Experience: One year RN experience and a total of 2 or more years clinical experience is required. Supplemental experience may include experience as LPN, CNA, military medic, EMT or related experience. Home health experience preferred. Less than 1 year RN experience requires 1 year of clinical experience as LPN (Internal use only). Therapy Assistants (PTA, OTA) with 1 year of Home Health experience and at least 6 months RN experience (internal use only).
4. Essential Technical / Motor Skills: Hand/eye coordination in order to give injections, use computer, etc. Must be able to communicate and be literate in the English language. Able to manipulate patient care equipment, to properly transfer and guard patients.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to develop positive interaction with patients, patients' families, physicians and staff in order to effectively care for the patients.
6. Essential Physical Requirements: Ability to transfer and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and implementation of patient care. Requires frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients. Positioning of patients, giving patients baths and ambulating patients expending much physical effort. Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing and fine motor manipulation.
7. Essential Mental Abilities: Must be able to assess a patient's condition, formulate a plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient's response to care/treatment, and to explain/teach patients about their condition/recovery. Requires higher level of mental faculties accompanied by short-and long-term memory. Able to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care. Able to learn and use supportive services.
8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Ability to visually assess patients and to utilize sight to implement and evaluate plan of care (changing dressings, starting IVs, regulating IV's, maintain equipment as to readouts, etc.). Utilize hearing to auscultate lung sounds, bowel sounds, hear alarms, and effectively communicate with patients, families, physician, and staff.
9. Exposure to Hazards: Noise, exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids, infectious diseases, and needle puncture wounds. May be exposed to dangerous animals and traffic hazards while home visiting. May encounter patients and other situations which present a potential threat to personal safety. May encounter temperature changes and weather extremes.
10. Hours of Work: Variable Monday - Friday, weekends and holidays as needed. Flexible schedule to accommodate staffing needs.
11. Population Served: Adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics.
12. Must have a valid North Carolina driver's license and an operational vehicle. Read Less

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
1. Complete the initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessment of patient and family/caregiver needs and provide direct or supervised nursing services based on a developed plan of care.
2. Develop an individualized plan of care, in collaboration with the hospice interdisciplinary team, patient, and family, based on assessment, identification of needs, and patient and family/caregiver goals and preferences. Incorporate palliative nursing interventions.
3. Communicate with the physician (Attending and Hospice) regarding the patient's needs, response to treatment, and changes in the patient's condition; obtain/receive physician orders as required.

4. Work closely with other members of the IDG, and in cooperation with family/caregiver to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care.

5. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.

6. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision and values of the Agency on a daily basis.
1.0 45% QUALITY OF WORK
1.1 15%
Utilizing all aspects of the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) with appropriate skill to effectively carry out the Plan of Care for each patient as evidenced by:
Assessing the patients' and family/caregivers' physical, psychosocial, bereavement, environmental, safety, and developmental needs.
Implementing the Hospice Plan of Care as prescribed by the physician and in conjunction with the other members of the interdisciplinary group, and revising the Hospice Plan of Care as patients' needs change.
Providing care to patients and families through the utilization of interventions and evaluation of outcomes of care.
Managing all aspects of the patient's plan of care, based on the changing needs of the patient and family/caregiver, to anticipate, prevent, treat, and manage pain and other undesirable symptoms through ongoing communication of collected data and assessment findings, and collaborating with other interdisciplinary team members.
Provide support, instruction, and education of the patient, family and other caregivers who participate in the care of the patient in relation to needs identified on the plan of care, including, but not limited to: disease process and progression, medications, pain, symptoms associated with disease, oxygen safety, hospice philosophy, and care of the terminally ill.
1.2 15%
Effectively and efficiently assists in the care of hospice patients and assists in the coordination of care with the interdisciplinary team.
Maintains open communication and coordination of care, acting as a liaison between hospice medical provider, patient/family, and hospice team.
Performs ongoing assessment of the patient based on the Plan of Care and communicates findings to the Hospice Physician and other interdisciplinary team members as appropriate.
Performs and reports assessment findings of the patient's pain and other undesirable symptoms to the Hospice Physician in a timely manner.
Maintains an accurate and updated medical record, including all coordination of care notes, on-going assessments, communications with others involved in patient's care, and any other information pertinent to the care of the patient.
Provides supervision of patients' assigned LPN and CNA, in accordance with Medicare guidelines and agency policy.
Attends and participates in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings.
Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
Reports abuse and neglect in accordance with state laws and regulations as well as organization policy and procedure.
1.3 10%
Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines.
Documents nursing assessments, identified problems, measurable goals of care, and limitations to provision of care, care interventions, and response to care in the electronic medical record.
Documents all patient related visits and phone calls within the EMR and ensures documentation is completed and synchronized after visit completion.
Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant notes regarding patient's condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
Documents all physician orders received within the EMR.
Consults and collaborates with the hospice interdisciplinary team and others involved in the patient's care.
Maintains close contact with the patient's family/caregiver to provide information, support, and continuity of care.
Maintains collaborative relationships with long-term care facility personnel to support patient care and ensure quality symptom management.
1.4 5%
Contributes to program effectiveness as evidenced by:
Provides holistic, patient/family-centered care across treatment settings to ensure continuity of care and facilitate attainment of goals of care.
Provides medication review and reconciliation of medication list within the EMR. Ensures medications necessary to ensure patient comfort are available.
Maintains a high level of knowledge pertaining to the management of pain and symptoms in the dying process.
Participates in the provision of 24/7 on-call nursing services.
Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes and completion of required annual training.
Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
2.0 30% EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS:
2.1 20% Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently as evidenced by:
Scheduling self to reduce driving time and mileage and utilizing resources to prevent duplicate driving or trips by determining if others are in the area.
Ordering only supplies that are needed and is conscientious of minimizing on-hand inventory.
Ensuring Durable Medical Equipment (DME) is ordered in bulk to reduce delivery cost.
Ensuring provision of medical supplies is limited to only what is needed in the home.
Assessing and cleaning medical supply care boxes, bags, and electronic devices every month, maintaining appropriate documentation
Practicing personal cost containment by responsible use of equipment, supplies, and resources.
2.2 10% Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance team performance as evidenced by:
Reporting to work on time and returning promptly from errands, breaks, and meals.
Managing personal work schedule and time off to promote smooth agency operations.
Assisting other team members to ensure completion of all work assignments.
Demonstrating flexibility with changing workload/assignments.
Does not exceed accrued PTO or qualified leave of absence(s). cannot exceed

3.0 25% TEAM WORK, MISSION, VISION, VALUES:
3.1 25% Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the team (i.e. co-workers, supervisors, physicians, etc.) as evidenced by:
Responding to all customers in a courteous, sensitive and respectful manner.
Demonstrating respect for team members.
Managing stress and personal feelings without a negative impact on the team
Working collaboratively and cooperating with other departments.
Completing the review period without any formal disciplinary action.
Presenting a clean and neat appearance in personal attire and one's work area.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
1. Education: Graduate of NLN accredited school of nursing and current license to practice professional nursing as a Registered nurse in the state; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
2. Licensure / Certifications: Must have current Registered Nurse license in NC, NC drivers license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization, and a current American Heart Association CPR certification.
3. Experience: Minimum of one years' clinical experience required; hospice experience preferred.

4. Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Working knowledge of Word, E-mail, typing of 30 wpm, basic technical or medical knowledge of home health billing requirements. Advanced customer service skills to respond with simple answers, etc.

5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
6. Essential Physical Requirements: Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, and supporting patients

7. Essential Mental Abilities: Ability to concentrate with large volumes of paperwork and data entry, handle pressure of deadlines, good judgment, ability to organize and prioritize workload independently. Emotional/mental stability and stamina

8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Keen observation skills.

9. Exposure to Hazards: May be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment.
10. Other - Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, some on-call required in rotation, including weekends and holidays. Read Less

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
Hour of Operations: Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 8am-8pm
1. Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient's age, diagnosis, and prognosis.
2. Effectively and efficiently manages the assessment of new patients and coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team, and performs follow up visits when necessary.
3. Appropriately communicates with the physician (Attending and Hospice) regarding the patient's needs, response to treatment, and changes in the patient's condition; obtain/receive physician orders as required.
4. Work closely with other members of the IDG, and in cooperation with family/caregiver to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care.
5. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.
6. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.
7. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.
8. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all
members of the agency.
9. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
10. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis.
1.0 40% QUALITY OF WORK:
1.1 15%
Utilizing all aspects of the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) with appropriate skill to effectively develop the Plan of Care for each patient as evidenced by:
Develop nursing intervention based on physiological needs and clinical assessment appropriate for the patient's age and developmental stage.
Providing and/or facilitating beginning education according to the Plan of Care and within the level of understanding and developmental age for both the patient and his/her family.
In collaboration with the patient/family and the physician, performs and documents a thorough, timely initial assessment to determine the eligibility for hospice and to identify needs and problems based on age and prognosis.
Collaborates with the patient, physician (Attending and Hospice) and other members of the interdisciplinary team in developing an individualized plan of care appropriate to patient's age and clinical status.
Implements interventions in a manner consistent with agency policy and discipline standards. Evaluates patient response to interventions according to agency policy.
Obtains physician orders and utilizes data collected during the admission assessment; agency teaching guidelines and appropriate nursing skills to implement and follow an established plan of care.
1.2 12%
Effectively and efficiently manages the care of new admissions and coordinates care with interdisciplinary team.
Plans admission process the day before admission when possible by calling patient and gathering necessary supplies and paperwork.
Conferences with case manager and other members of interdisciplinary team regarding the status of patient and provides appropriate paperwork to follow the plan of care.
Make appropriate referrals to other disciplines when indicated and provides information related to patient's status.
Appropriately informs the physician (Attending and Hospice) and other members of interdisciplinary team of any changes in patient's condition, safety issues, or other complications that might impede the plan of care.
Informs supervisor of any potential or actual client concerns, risk management issues and referrals to Child/Adult Protective Services 100% of time.
Provides scheduled and PRN visits to patients when requested by the Management Team.
1.3 8%
Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines as evidenced by:
Completes all forms accurately and in accordance with agency guidelines/policies.
Appropriately describes the patient's functional limitations to justify hospice eligibility.
Documents all verbal orders for new or changed orders according to agency guidelines.
Completes clinical notes in accordance with agency guidelines and time frames.
Consistently describes interdisciplinary, interagency, and intragency communication and coordination of services as per agency guidelines.
Documents involvement of the patient and family in the development of the plan of care.
1.4 5%
Contributes to program effectiveness as evidenced by:
Demonstrating understanding of the interdisciplinary team approach and continuum of care in accordance with the hospice mission.
Incorporating recommendations and goals of other disciplines and patient/family into nursing visits.
Demonstrating willingness and ability to accommodate agency needs in order to provide optimum patient care.
Accepting constructive criticism as evidenced by implementation of suggested actions for improved performance.
Promoting change and being proactive in suggesting ideas and new ways of doing things.
Demonstrating ability to prioritize and enhance services during fluctuating patient census.
2.0 20% PRODUCTIVITY/USE OF TIME:
2.1 10%
Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently as evidenced by:
Participating in continuous performance improvement and completing all required educational programs for the Agency and profession.
Recognizing and performing duties in an independent manner.
Accepting personal responsibility for the completion and quality of work outcomes.
Meeting assigned deadlines.
Maintaining a clean and safe environment.
2.2 10%
Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance team performance as evidenced by:
Reporting to work on time and returning promptly from errands, breaks, and meals.
Managing personal work schedule and time off to promote smooth agency/unit operations.
Assisting other team members to ensure completion of all work assignments.
Demonstrating flexibility with changing workload/assignments.
3.0 20% TEAM WORK:
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the team (i.e. co-workers, supervisors, physicians, etc.) as evidenced by:
Communicating in a positive and productive manner.
Demonstrating respect for team members.
Managing stress and personal feelings without a negative impact on the team.
Maintaining positive attitude about assignments and team members.
Promoting professional / personal growth of co-workers by sharing knowledge and resources.
Working collaboratively and cooperating with other agencys / units.
4.0 20% MISSION, VISION, VALUES:
4.1 10%
Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
Responding to all customers in a courteous, sensitive and respectful manner.
Abiding by the confidentiality and ethics policies of Well Care Hospice.
Participates in community outreach activities that promotes goals and objectives of the agency.

4.2 10%
Continuously and effectively demonstrates customer service standards of courtesy, efficiency, and presentation as evidenced by:
Practicing personal cost containment by responsible use of equipment, supplies, and resources.
Completing the review period without a formal disciplinary action.
Presenting a clean and neat appearance in personal attire and one's work area.
Performing his / her job in accordance with documented procedures established to maintain the safety and health of patients, employees, and visitors and demonstrates compliance in the proper wearing and use of protective clothing and equipment to conform to the OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Standard and also reports any exposure to the appropriate Manager in a timely manner.
Not exceedable.
Failure to "Meet" an asterisk category will result in a "Does Not Meet" for the standard.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
1. Education: Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program.
2. Licensure / Certifications: Must have current Registered Nurse license in NC, NC drivers license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization, and a current American Heart Association CPR certification.
3. Experience: Minimum of one years' clinical experience required; hospice experience preferred.
4. Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Working knowledge of Word, E-mail, typing of 30 wpm, basic technical or medical knowledge of home health billing requirements. Advanced customer service skills to respond with simple answers, etc.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
6. Essential Physical Requirements: Ability to transfer and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and implementation of patient care. Requires frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients. Positioning of patients, giving patients baths and ambulating patients expending much physical effort. Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing and fine motor manipulation.
7. Essential Mental Abilities: Must be able to assess a patient's condition, formulate a plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient's response to care/treatment, and to explain/teach patients about their disease progression and end of life care. Requires higher level of mental faculties accompanied by short-and long-term memory. Able to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care.
8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Ability to visually assess patients and to utilize sight and hearing to implement and evaluate plan of care, and effectively communicate with patients, families, physician, and staff.
9. Exposure to Hazards: Noise, exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids, infectious diseases . click apply for full job details Read Less

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
1. Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient's age and diagnosis.
2. Effectively and efficiently manages the care of a caseload of patients and coordinates care with a multidisciplinary team.
3. Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines.
4. Contributes to program effectiveness.
5. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.
6. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.
7. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.
8. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.
9. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
10. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
1. Education: Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program.
2. Licensure / Certifications: Current license to practice professional nursing in the State in which providing care (NC/SC). CPR certification required.
3. Experience: One year RN experience and a total of 2 or more years clinical experience is required. Supplemental experience may include experience as LPN, CNA, military medic, EMT or related experience. Home health experience preferred. Less than 1 year RN experience requires 1 year of clinical experience as LPN (Internal use only). Therapy Assistants (PTA, OTA) with 1 year of Home Health experience and at least 6 months RN experience (internal use only).
4. Essential Technical / Motor Skills: Hand/eye coordination in order to give injections, use computer, etc. Must be able to communicate and be literate in the English language. Able to manipulate patient care equipment, to properly transfer and guard patients.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to develop positive interaction with patients, patients' families, physicians and staff in order to effectively care for the patients.
6. Essential Physical Requirements: Ability to transfer and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and implementation of patient care. Requires frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients. Positioning of patients, giving patients baths and ambulating patients expending much physical effort. Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing and fine motor manipulation.
7. Essential Mental Abilities: Must be able to assess a patient's condition, formulate a plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient's response to care/treatment, and to explain/teach patients about their condition/recovery. Requires higher level of mental faculties accompanied by short-and long-term memory. Able to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care. Able to learn and use supportive services.
8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Ability to visually assess patients and to utilize sight to implement and evaluate plan of care (changing dressings, starting IVs, regulating IV's, maintain equipment as to readouts, etc.). Utilize hearing to auscultate lung sounds, bowel sounds, hear alarms, and effectively communicate with patients, families, physician, and staff.
9. Exposure to Hazards: Noise, exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids, infectious diseases, and needle puncture wounds. May be exposed to dangerous animals and traffic hazards while home visiting. May encounter patients and other situations which present a potential threat to personal safety. May encounter temperature changes and weather extremes.
10. Hours of Work: Variable Monday - Friday, weekends and holidays as needed. Flexible schedule to accommodate staffing needs.
11. Population Served: Adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics.
12. Must have a valid North Carolina driver's license and an operational vehicle. Read Less

The home health registered nurse Mentor uses the nursing process (assesses, plans,
implements, evaluates) to provide patient care in the home setting and to provide field clinical training to new nursing hires to Home Health. Provides
individualized patient care for patients in all developmental stages throughout the life
span including: Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 + years, according to
established policies, procedures, guidelines and nursing standards of care. Provides additional precepting oversight to new hires. This position is responsible for the care and case management of patients in all stages of life in their homes based on the nurse's experience and competency evaluation.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
1. Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient's age and diagnosis.
2. Effectively and efficiently manages the care of a caseload of patients and coordinates care with a multidisciplinary team.
3. Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines.
4. Provides practical clinical experience and guidance to field clinicians to include orientation of new clinicians
5. Contributes to program effectiveness.
6. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.
7. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.
8. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.
9. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.
10. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
11. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a
daily basis.
1.0 30% QUALITY OF WORK:
1.1 7 %
Utilizing all aspects of the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) with appropriate skill to effectively manage the Plan of Care for each patient as evidenced by:
Providing nursing intervention based on physiological needs and clinical assessment appropriate for the patient's age and developmental stage.
Providing and/or facilitating education according to the Plan of Care and within the level of understanding and developmental age for both the patient and his/her family.
Providing developmental interventions appropriate to patient's age and clinical status.
In collaboration with the patient/family and the physician, the nurse performs and documents a thorough, timely initial assessment to determine the eligibility for home care and to identify needs and problems.
Reassesses the patient at the minimum of every 60-62 days or when the patient demonstrates a significant change in clinical status, support system or care environment. Reviews and accurately updates the overall plan of care (CMS 485) at least every 60-62 days, incorporating all pertinent changes in the physician summary letter, concisely summarizes the significant facts of care and the progress toward achieving goals.
Obtains physician orders and utilizes data collected during the admission assessment; agency teaching guidelines and appropriate nursing skills to implement and follow an established plan of care. Evaluate and revise the nursing and aide plans of care, when there are changes in the patient's condition, psychosocial status, and home environment; when no progress toward stated goals is evident and when there is a change in physician orders.
1.2 6 %
Effectively and efficiently manages the care of a caseload of patients and coordinates care with a multidisciplinary team.
Supervises the home health aides every 14 days in accordance with federal/state guidelines and agency policy.
Collaborates with and supervises the nursing care provided by the LPN. Conferences with LPN on shared patients when there are changes in the plan of care or status of the patient.
Conferences with other disciplines regarding the status of shared patients and consistently documents interdisciplinary coordination and communication activities in the clinical record. Attends interdisciplinary conferences in accordance with agency policy. Makes appropriate notifications in advance of the conference if unable to attend.
Maintains patient caseload and keeps clinical manager informed of current caseload in accordance with agency guidelines.
Appropriately informs the physician and other involved agency staff of any adverse changes in patient's condition, safety issues, changes in plan of care and discharge plans.
Informs supervisor of any potential or actual client concerns, risk management issues and referrals to Child/Adult Protective Services 100% of time.
1.3 7%
Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines.
Completes all forms accurately and in accordance with agency guidelines/policies.
Appropriately describes the patient's functional limitations to justify homebound status.
Documents all verbal orders for new or changed orders according to agency guidelines.
Completes clinical notes in accordance with agency guidelines and time frames.
Documents involvement of the patient and family in developing and revising the plan of care.
Consistently describes interdisciplinary, interagency, and intragency communication and coordination of services as per agency guidelines.
1.4 4%
Contributes to program effectiveness as evidenced by:
Demonstrating understanding of the interdisciplinary team approach and continuum of care in accordance with the home health mission.
Incorporating recommendations and goals of other disciplines and patient/family into nursing visits.
Demonstrating willingness and ability to accommodate agency needs in order to provide optimum patient care.
Accepting constructive criticism as evidenced by implementation of suggested actions for improved performance.
Promoting change and being proactive in suggesting ideas and new ways of doing things.
Demonstrating ability to prioritize and enhance services during fluctuating patient census.
1.5 5% Provides practical clinical experience and guidance to field clinicians to include orientation of new clinicians as evidenced by:
Demonstrates process for SOC, ROC, Recert, Discharge and routine visits to clinicians during the orientation process and observes employee's ability to perform
Observes clinical skills and patient interaction of new clinicians and provides feedback to the clinician.
Works with clinicians to review application of clinical protocols and programs
Reviews orientation information with new clinicians to determine the clinician's level of understanding and re-educate as necessary
Collaborates with Field Clinical Manager weekly to review new hire progress and address deficiencies
2.0 20% PRODUCTIVITY/USE OF TIME:
2.1 10%
Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently as evidenced by:
Participating in continuous performance improvement and completing all required educational programs for the Agency and profession.
Recognizing and performing duties in an independent manner.
Accepting personal responsibility for the completion and quality of work outcomes.
Meeting assigned deadlines.
Meeting productivity expectations.
Maintaining a clean and safe environment.
2.2 10%
Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance team performance as evidenced by:
Reporting to work on time and returning promptly from errands, breaks, and meals.
Managing personal work schedule and time off to promote smooth agency operations.
Assisting other team members to ensure completion of all work assignments.
Demonstrating flexibility with changing workload/assignments.
3.0 25% TEAM WORK:
3.1 25%
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the team (i.e. co-workers, supervisors, physicians, etc.) as evidenced by:
Communicating in a positive and productive manner.
Demonstrating respect for team members.
Managing stress and personal feelings without a negative impact on the team.
Maintaining positive attitude about assignments and team members.
Promoting professional / personal growth of co-workers by sharing knowledge and resources.
Working collaboratively and cooperating with other agency employees.
4.0 25% MISSION, VISION, VALUES:
4.1 15%
Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
Responding to all customers in a courteous, sensitive and respectful manner.
Abiding by the confidentiality and ethics policies of Well Care Home Health.
Participates in community outreach activities that promotes goals and objectives of the agency.
4.2 10%
Continuously and effectively demonstrates customer service standards of courtesy, efficiency, and presentation as evidenced by:
Practicing personal cost containment by responsible use of equipment, supplies, and resources.
Completing the review period without a formal disciplinary action.
Presenting a clean and neat appearance in personal attire and one's work area.
Performing his / her job in accordance with documented procedures established to maintain the safety and health of patients, employees, and visitors and demonstrates compliance in the proper wearing and use of protective clothing and equipment to conform to the OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Standard and also reports any exposure to the appropriate Manager in a timely manner.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
1. Education: Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program.
2. Licensure / Certifications: Current license to practice professional nursing in the State in which providing care (NC/SC). CPR certification required.
3 . click apply for full job details Read Less

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
Hour of Operations: Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 8am-8pm
1. Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient's age, diagnosis, and prognosis.
2. Effectively and efficiently manages the assessment of new patients and coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team, and performs follow up visits when necessary.
3. Appropriately communicates with the physician (Attending and Hospice) regarding the patient's needs, response to treatment, and changes in the patient's condition; obtain/receive physician orders as required.
4. Work closely with other members of the IDG, and in cooperation with family/caregiver to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care.
5. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.
6. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.
7. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.
8. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all
members of the agency.
9. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
10. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis.
1.0 40% QUALITY OF WORK:
1.1 15%
Utilizing all aspects of the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) with appropriate skill to effectively develop the Plan of Care for each patient as evidenced by:
Develop nursing intervention based on physiological needs and clinical assessment appropriate for the patient's age and developmental stage.
Providing and/or facilitating beginning education according to the Plan of Care and within the level of understanding and developmental age for both the patient and his/her family.
In collaboration with the patient/family and the physician, performs and documents a thorough, timely initial assessment to determine the eligibility for hospice and to identify needs and problems based on age and prognosis.
Collaborates with the patient, physician (Attending and Hospice) and other members of the interdisciplinary team in developing an individualized plan of care appropriate to patient's age and clinical status.
Implements interventions in a manner consistent with agency policy and discipline standards. Evaluates patient response to interventions according to agency policy.
Obtains physician orders and utilizes data collected during the admission assessment; agency teaching guidelines and appropriate nursing skills to implement and follow an established plan of care.
1.2 12%
Effectively and efficiently manages the care of new admissions and coordinates care with interdisciplinary team.
Plans admission process the day before admission when possible by calling patient and gathering necessary supplies and paperwork.
Conferences with case manager and other members of interdisciplinary team regarding the status of patient and provides appropriate paperwork to follow the plan of care.
Make appropriate referrals to other disciplines when indicated and provides information related to patient's status.
Appropriately informs the physician (Attending and Hospice) and other members of interdisciplinary team of any changes in patient's condition, safety issues, or other complications that might impede the plan of care.
Informs supervisor of any potential or actual client concerns, risk management issues and referrals to Child/Adult Protective Services 100% of time.
Provides scheduled and PRN visits to patients when requested by the Management Team.
1.3 8%
Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines as evidenced by:
Completes all forms accurately and in accordance with agency guidelines/policies.
Appropriately describes the patient's functional limitations to justify hospice eligibility.
Documents all verbal orders for new or changed orders according to agency guidelines.
Completes clinical notes in accordance with agency guidelines and time frames.
Consistently describes interdisciplinary, interagency, and intragency communication and coordination of services as per agency guidelines.
Documents involvement of the patient and family in the development of the plan of care.
1.4 5%
Contributes to program effectiveness as evidenced by:
Demonstrating understanding of the interdisciplinary team approach and continuum of care in accordance with the hospice mission.
Incorporating recommendations and goals of other disciplines and patient/family into nursing visits.
Demonstrating willingness and ability to accommodate agency needs in order to provide optimum patient care.
Accepting constructive criticism as evidenced by implementation of suggested actions for improved performance.
Promoting change and being proactive in suggesting ideas and new ways of doing things.
Demonstrating ability to prioritize and enhance services during fluctuating patient census.
2.0 20% PRODUCTIVITY/USE OF TIME:
2.1 10%
Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently as evidenced by:
Participating in continuous performance improvement and completing all required educational programs for the Agency and profession.
Recognizing and performing duties in an independent manner.
Accepting personal responsibility for the completion and quality of work outcomes.
Meeting assigned deadlines.
Maintaining a clean and safe environment.
2.2 10%
Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance team performance as evidenced by:
Reporting to work on time and returning promptly from errands, breaks, and meals.
Managing personal work schedule and time off to promote smooth agency/unit operations.
Assisting other team members to ensure completion of all work assignments.
Demonstrating flexibility with changing workload/assignments.
3.0 20% TEAM WORK:
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the team (i.e. co-workers, supervisors, physicians, etc.) as evidenced by:
Communicating in a positive and productive manner.
Demonstrating respect for team members.
Managing stress and personal feelings without a negative impact on the team.
Maintaining positive attitude about assignments and team members.
Promoting professional / personal growth of co-workers by sharing knowledge and resources.
Working collaboratively and cooperating with other agencys / units.
4.0 20% MISSION, VISION, VALUES:
4.1 10%
Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
Responding to all customers in a courteous, sensitive and respectful manner.
Abiding by the confidentiality and ethics policies of Well Care Hospice.
Participates in community outreach activities that promotes goals and objectives of the agency.

4.2 10%
Continuously and effectively demonstrates customer service standards of courtesy, efficiency, and presentation as evidenced by:
Practicing personal cost containment by responsible use of equipment, supplies, and resources.
Completing the review period without a formal disciplinary action.
Presenting a clean and neat appearance in personal attire and one's work area.
Performing his / her job in accordance with documented procedures established to maintain the safety and health of patients, employees, and visitors and demonstrates compliance in the proper wearing and use of protective clothing and equipment to conform to the OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Standard and also reports any exposure to the appropriate Manager in a timely manner.
Not exceedable.
Failure to "Meet" an asterisk category will result in a "Does Not Meet" for the standard.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
1. Education: Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program.
2. Licensure / Certifications: Must have current Registered Nurse license in NC, NC drivers license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization, and a current American Heart Association CPR certification.
3. Experience: Minimum of one years' clinical experience required; hospice experience preferred.
4. Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Working knowledge of Word, E-mail, typing of 30 wpm, basic technical or medical knowledge of home health billing requirements. Advanced customer service skills to respond with simple answers, etc.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
6. Essential Physical Requirements: Ability to transfer and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and implementation of patient care. Requires frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients. Positioning of patients, giving patients baths and ambulating patients expending much physical effort. Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing and fine motor manipulation.
7. Essential Mental Abilities: Must be able to assess a patient's condition, formulate a plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient's response to care/treatment, and to explain/teach patients about their disease progression and end of life care. Requires higher level of mental faculties accompanied by short-and long-term memory. Able to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care.
8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Ability to visually assess patients and to utilize sight and hearing to implement and evaluate plan of care, and effectively communicate with patients, families, physician, and staff.
9. Exposure to Hazards: Noise, exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids, infectious diseases . click apply for full job details Read Less

Hours of Work: Monday - Thursday, 5pm - 8am
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
1. Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient's age, diagnosis, and prognosis.
2. Effectively and efficiently manages the assessment of new patients and coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team and performs follow up visits when necessary.
3. Appropriately communicates with the physician (Attending and Hospice) regarding the patient's needs, response to treatment, and changes in the patient's condition; obtain/receive physician orders as required.
4. Work closely with other members of the IDG, and in cooperation with family/caregiver to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care.
5. Respond promptly to on-call patient needs, including questions, concerns, symptoms, and requests for visits and death visits.
6. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.
7. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.
8. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.
9. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.
10. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
11. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis.

1.0 40% QUALITY OF WORK:

1.1 15% Utilizing all aspects of the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) with appropriate skill to effectively develop the Plan of Care for each patient as evidenced by:
• Develop nursing intervention based on physiological needs and clinical assessment appropriate for the patient's age and developmental stage.
• Providing and/or facilitating beginning education according to the Plan of Care and within the level of understanding and developmental age for both the patient and his/her family.
• In collaboration with the patient/family and the physician, performs and documents a thorough, timely initial assessment to determine the eligibility for hospice and to identify needs and problems based on age and prognosis.
• Collaborates with the patient, physician (Attending and Hospice) and other members of the interdisciplinary team in developing an individualized plan of care appropriate to patient's age and clinical status.
• Implements interventions in a manner consistent with agency policy and discipline standards. Evaluates patient response to interventions according to agency policy.
• Obtains physician orders and utilizes data collected during the admission assessment; agency teaching guidelines and appropriate nursing skills to implement and follow an established plan of care.

1.2 12% Effectively and efficiently manages the care of new admissions and coordinates care with interdisciplinary team.
• Plans admission process the day before admission when possible by calling patient and gathering necessary supplies and paperwork.
• Conferences with case manager and other members of interdisciplinary team regarding the status of patient and provides appropriate paperwork to follow the plan of care.
• Make appropriate referrals to other disciplines when indicated and provides information related to patient's status.
• Appropriately informs the physician (Attending and Hospice) and other members of interdisciplinary team of any changes in patient's condition, safety issues, or other complications that might impede the plan of care.
• Informs supervisor of any potential or actual client concerns, risk management issues and referrals to Child/Adult Protective Services 100% of time.
• Provides scheduled and PRN visits to patients when requested by the Management Team.
1.3 8% Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines as evidenced by:
• Completes all forms accurately and in accordance with agency guidelines/policies.
• Appropriately describes the patient's functional limitations to justify hospice eligibility.
• Documents all verbal orders for new or changed orders according to agency guidelines.
• Completes clinical notes in accordance with agency guidelines and time frames.
• Consistently describes interdisciplinary, interagency, and intragency communication and coordination of services as per agency guidelines.
• Documents involvement of the patient and family in the development of the plan of care.

1.4 5% Contributes to program effectiveness as evidenced by:
• Demonstrating understanding of the interdisciplinary team approach and continuum of care in accordance with the hospice mission.
• Incorporating recommendations and goals of other disciplines and patient/family into nursing visits.
• Demonstrating willingness and ability to accommodate agency needs in order to provide optimum patient care.
• Accepting constructive criticism as evidenced by implementation of suggested actions for improved performance.
• Promoting change and being proactive in suggesting ideas and new ways of doing things.
• Demonstrating ability to prioritize and enhance services during fluctuating patient census.

2.0 20% PRODUCTIVITY/USE OF TIME:

2.1 10% Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently as evidenced by:
• Participating in continuous performance improvement and completing all required educational programs for the Agency and profession.
• Recognizing and performing duties in an independent manner.
• Accepting personal responsibility for the completion and quality of work outcomes.
• Meeting assigned deadlines.
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment.

2.2 10% Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance team performance as evidenced by:
• Reporting to work on time and returning promptly from errands, breaks, and meals.
• Managing personal work schedule and time off to promote smooth agency/unit operations.
• Assisting other team members to ensure completion of all work assignments.
• Demonstrating flexibility with changing workload/assignments.

3.0 20% TEAM WORK:
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the team (i.e. co-workers, supervisors, physicians, etc.) as evidenced by:

• Communicating in a positive and productive manner.
• Demonstrating respect for team members.
• Managing stress and personal feelings without a negative impact on the team.
• Maintaining positive attitude about assignments and team members.
• Promoting professional / personal growth of co-workers by sharing knowledge and resources.
• Working collaboratively and cooperating with other agencys / units.

4.0 20% MISSION, VISION, VALUES:

4.1 10% Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
• Responding to all customers in a courteous, sensitive and respectful manner.
• Abiding by the confidentiality and ethics policies of Well Care Hospice.
• Participates in community outreach activities that promotes goals and objectives of the agency.

4.2 10% Continuously and effectively demonstrates customer service standards of courtesy, efficiency, and presentation as evidenced by:
• Practicing personal cost containment by responsible use of equipment, supplies, and resources.
• Completing the review period without a formal disciplinary action.
• Presenting a clean and neat appearance in personal attire and one's work area.
• Performing his / her job in accordance with documented procedures established to maintain the safety and health of patients, employees, and visitors and demonstrates compliance in the proper wearing and use of protective clothing and equipment to conform to the OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Standard and also reports any exposure to the appropriate Manager in a timely manner.
Not exceedable.
Failure to "Meet" an asterisk category will result in a "Does Not Meet" for the standard.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS
1. Education: Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program.
2. Licensure / Certifications: Must have current Registered Nurse license in NC, NC drivers license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization, and a current American Heart Association CPR certification.
3. Experience: Minimum of one years' clinical experience required; hospice experience preferred.
4. Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Working knowledge of Word, E-mail, typing of 30 wpm, basic technical or medical knowledge of home health billing requirements. Advanced customer service skills to respond with simple answers, etc.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
6. Essential Physical Requirements: Ability to transfer and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and implementation of patient care. Requires frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients. Positioning of patients, giving patients baths and ambulating patients expending much physical effort. Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing and fine motor manipulation.
7. Essential Mental Abilities: Must be able to assess a patient's condition, formulate a plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient's response to care/treatment, and to explain/teach patients about their disease progression and end of life care. Requires higher level of mental faculties accompanied by short-and long-term memory. Able to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care.
8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Ability to visually assess patients and to utilize sight and hearing to implement and evaluate plan of care . click apply for full job details Read Less

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
1. Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient's age and diagnosis.
2. Effectively and efficiently manages the care of a caseload of patients and coordinates care with a multidisciplinary team.
3. Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines.
4. Contributes to program effectiveness.
5. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.
6. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.
7. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.
8. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.
9. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
10. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
1. Education: Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program.
2. Licensure / Certifications: Current license to practice professional nursing in the State in which providing care (NC/SC). CPR certification required.
3. Experience: One year RN experience and a total of 2 or more years clinical experience is required. Supplemental experience may include experience as LPN, CNA, military medic, EMT or related experience. Home health experience preferred. Less than 1 year RN experience requires 1 year of clinical experience as LPN (Internal use only). Therapy Assistants (PTA, OTA) with 1 year of Home Health experience and at least 6 months RN experience (internal use only).
4. Essential Technical / Motor Skills: Hand/eye coordination in order to give injections, use computer, etc. Must be able to communicate and be literate in the English language. Able to manipulate patient care equipment, to properly transfer and guard patients.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to develop positive interaction with patients, patients' families, physicians and staff in order to effectively care for the patients.
6. Essential Physical Requirements: Ability to transfer and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and implementation of patient care. Requires frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients. Positioning of patients, giving patients baths and ambulating patients expending much physical effort. Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing and fine motor manipulation.
7. Essential Mental Abilities: Must be able to assess a patient's condition, formulate a plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient's response to care/treatment, and to explain/teach patients about their condition/recovery. Requires higher level of mental faculties accompanied by short-and long-term memory. Able to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care. Able to learn and use supportive services.
8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Ability to visually assess patients and to utilize sight to implement and evaluate plan of care (changing dressings, starting IVs, regulating IV's, maintain equipment as to readouts, etc.). Utilize hearing to auscultate lung sounds, bowel sounds, hear alarms, and effectively communicate with patients, families, physician, and staff.
9. Exposure to Hazards: Noise, exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids, infectious diseases, and needle puncture wounds. May be exposed to dangerous animals and traffic hazards while home visiting. May encounter patients and other situations which present a potential threat to personal safety. May encounter temperature changes and weather extremes.
10. Hours of Work: Variable Monday - Friday, weekends and holidays as needed. Flexible schedule to accommodate staffing needs.
11. Population Served: Adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics.
12. Must have a valid North Carolina driver's license and an operational vehicle. Read Less

Description Come join our MedSurg team and try out our PRN Tier Plan. Flexible schedule that allows you to pick your rate! PRN - Tier Plan available - Flexible Schedule Tier 1: $40/hr for 6 shifts in a 6 week schedule Tier 2: $45/hr for 12 shifts in a 6 week schedule Tier 3: $50/hr for 18 shifts in a 6 week schedule Shift Differentials also apply for nights and weekends! Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients. Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice. Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed. Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given. Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required RN License in state of employment or compact Work Schedule: 6AM - 6PM 12 HR Shift Work Type: Per Diem As Needed Read Less

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

Description Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients. Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice. Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed. Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given. Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required RN License in state of employment or compact Position Requirements: Education/Skills All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire. New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Perioperative Department-specific competency validation. Completion of all annual competency verification requirements. Experience Perioperative RN Residency, or recently practicing in an OR/Perioperative Setting preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current ACLS certification required Current PALS or ENPC certification required at CHILDRENS only In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame. Credential Grace Periods: If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level. Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate. Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty. CredentialGrace Periods for Experienced Associates Grace Periods for New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty Basic Life Support (BLS)No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Within 30 days of hire.Within 90 days of hire.Pediatric Life Support (PALS)Within 30 days of hire.Within 90 days of hire.Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC)Within 60 days of hire.Within 18 months of hire.Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)Within 60 days of hire.Within 18 months of hire.Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)Within 30 days of hire.Within 60 days of hire.AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)Within 30 days of hire.Within 60 days of hire.STABLE (Neonatal Education)Within 30 days of hire.Within 60 days of hire. Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time Read Less

Description Please enter info here Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license. BLS Certification required or within 2 weeks of hire date. All other required certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. If nurse has the required certifications at time of hire, they must maintain the certifications and will not have a grace period to renew. (See Required Department Certification List detailed on the last page of this document.) SKILLS: Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care Communicates in a clear concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of patient. EXPERIENCE: NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to: Patient Care Director or Manager ENVIRONMENT: Bloodborne pathogen C (OR, PACU, L & D); Bloodborne pathogen B (other Patient Care areas). Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays. Works in a clean, well lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment. Subject to stressful professional relationships. Working hours are varied, with flexibility due to unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing and walking. Requires heavy physical effort to position, push and/or transfer patients or equipment and supplies. Requires considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. Ability to judge distance and space relationships, see peripherally, distinguish and identify different colors. Hearing and visual acuity within normal or correctable limits. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required. Read Less

Description Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients. Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice. Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed. Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given. Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required RN License in state of employment or compact Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time Read Less

Description CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills (CSRH-WH) is a 150-bed hospital serving the fastest growing area of San Antonio. Specialized care includes orthopedic and surgical services, ICU, women's services, a newborn nursery, comprehensive cardiovascular care from diagnostics to open heart surgery, vascular lab, sleep center, emergency services, the CHRISTUS Weight Loss Institute, wound care, rehabilitation, and more. The campus also boasts an Outpatient Imaging Center and three medical plazas, one of which houses our CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Health Center. Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients. Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice. Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed. Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given. Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required RN License in state of employment or compact Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed Read Less

Description Summary: The competent Nurse, in the Medsurg, Telemetry, and Intermediate Care clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, in accordance with patient treatment plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services. The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine Accredited Chest Pain Center Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Meets expectations for flexibility of assignment within the ministry. Proactively provide assignment availability on a regular basis. Able to be assigned to more than one unit. Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients. Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice. Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed. Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given. Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources. CORE COMPETENCIES Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and development needs of patient and families. Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members. Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice. Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures; monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals. Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s). Performs timely reassessment and documentation. Must be able to perform unit-specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for the designated unit's patient population. Standard II. Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow. Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process. Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross checking and validating orders to ensure accuracy. Standard III. Unit Operations Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift. Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and Supplies. Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts. Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry. Standard IV. Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes. Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities. Provides evidence-based nursing care. Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care. Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry. Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare-related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities. TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Clinical Policies and Standards Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures. Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance. Provides feedback for improvement of procedures. Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures. Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and techniques. Health Information Documentation Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation. Walk through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating and updating patient records. Describes the flow of information between various stations or units. Discusses the functions, features and document flow of electronic documentation. Transcribes verbal orders; explains techniques for ensuring their accuracy. Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across health care practices. Medical Equipment Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility. Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves common equipment problems. Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment. Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety. Inspects, troubleshoots and evaluates incoming equipment. Medical Order Processing Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions. Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update and forward medical orders. Discusses common errors, their sources and procedures for correcting. Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders. Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for each. Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care. Reviews patients' charts for completion and accuracy; identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions. Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff. Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned. Reviews, discusses and validates own interpretation with others. Patient Safety Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings. Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings. Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members. Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems. Describes considerations for patients who can cause to harm to self, versus harm to others. Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses, participates in immediate investigating, analysis and reporting in real-time. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience Minimum of 2 years of combined experience required in Medsurg/Telemetry and Intermediate Care 5 years of experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required ACLS required RN License in state of employment or compact required PALS required at CHRISTUS Children's Hospital Work Schedule: 7PM - 7AM Work Type: Full Time Read Less

Description Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients. Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice. Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed. Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given. Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required RN License in state of employment or compact Position Requirements: Education/Skills All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire. New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and an Emergency Department- specific competency validation. All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program's tracking software. Completion of all annual competency verification requirements. Experience One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current ACLS certification required Current PALS certification required Current TNCC certification required In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame. Credential Grace Periods: If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level. Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate. Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty. CredentialGrace Periods for Experienced Associates Grace Periods for New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty Basic Life Support (BLS)No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Within 30 days of hire.Within 90 days of hire.Pediatric Life Support (PALS)Within 30 days of hire.Within 90 days of hire.Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC)Within 60 days of hire.Within 18 months of hire.Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)Within 60 days of hire.Within 18 months of hire.Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)Within 30 days of hire.Within 60 days of hire.AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)Within 30 days of hire.Within 60 days of hire.STABLE (Neonatal Education)Within 30 days of hire.Within 60 days of hire. Work Schedule: 3PM - 11PM Work Type: Per Diem As Needed Read Less

Description CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills (CSRH-WH) is a 150-bed hospital serving the fastest growing area of San Antonio. Specialized care includes orthopedic and surgical services, ICU, women's services, a newborn nursery, comprehensive cardiovascular care from diagnostics to open heart surgery, vascular lab, sleep center, emergency services, the CHRISTUS Weight Loss Institute, wound care, rehabilitation, and more. The campus also boasts an Outpatient Imaging Center and three medical plazas, one of which houses our CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Health Center. Our 27-bed Emergency Department isdesignatedas a Level 4 Trauma Center. The ED is capable of providing emergency,urgentand non-urgent care to patients of all ages. Patients in need of medical-surgical and sub-specialty services are seen and treated in the Emergency Department. The patients seeking care have a wide range of needs from basic ambulatory care to trauma intervention and life support. We are a primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) center and Primary Stroke Center. Currently working on an ED expansion plan to include the addition of patient treatments rooms as well as CT, X-Ray and Laboratory alllocatedinside the Emergency Department. CHRISTUS Health hasa very strictCode of Ethics Guide. It is implementedinthe highest standards and is part of our everyday responsibilities. Our actions are filled with a spirit of mutual respect, which encourages us to treat those we serve with compassion,respectand dignity. Do you want to work in a friendly, professional and supportive faith-based organization? Come and join our Westover hills family Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients. Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice. Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed. Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given. Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required RN License in state of employment or compact Position Requirements: Education/Skills All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire. New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and an Emergency Department- specific competency validation. All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program's tracking software. Completion of all annual competency verification requirements. Experience One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current ACLS certification required Current PALS certification required Current TNCC certification required In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame. Credential Grace Periods: If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level. Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate. Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty. CredentialGrace Periods for Experienced Associates Grace Periods for New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty Basic Life Support (BLS)No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Within 30 days of hire.Within 90 days of hire.Pediatric Life Support (PALS)Within 30 days of hire.Within 90 days of hire.Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC)Within 60 days of hire.Within 18 months of hire.Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)Within 60 days of hire.Within 18 months of hire.Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)Within 30 days of hire.Within 60 days of hire.AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)Within 30 days of hire.Within 60 days of hire.STABLE (Neonatal Education)Within 30 days of hire.Within 60 days of hire. Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed Read Less

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

Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit's standards of care. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. Treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect. Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license. BLS Certification required or within 2 weeks of hire date. All other required certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. If nurse has the required certifications at time of hire, they must maintain the certifications and will not have a grace period to renew. (See Required Department Certification List detailed on the last page of this document.) SKILLS: Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care Communicates in a clear concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of patient. EXPERIENCE: NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to: Patient Care Director or Manager ENVIRONMENT: Bloodborne pathogen C (OR, PACU, L & D); Bloodborne pathogen B (other Patient Care areas). Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays. Works in a clean, well lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment. Subject to stressful professional relationships. Working hours are varied, with flexibility due to unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing and walking. Requires heavy physical effort to position, push and/or transfer patients or equipment and supplies. Requires considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. Ability to judge distance and space relationships, see peripherally, distinguish and identify different colors. Hearing and visual acuity within normal or correctable limits. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required. Read Less

Description Job Summary We are seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to serve as the sole provider in our women's health clinic in Kirbyville, TX. This is a clinic-based only role focused on delivering high-quality outpatient women's health services. The ideal candidate will be confident practicing independently while collaborating with a broader care team as needed and committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive outpatient women's health care, including well-woman exams, prenatal and postpartum visits, and gynecologic care Serve as the primary and sole provider for the clinic's patient population Manage routine prenatal follow-up and women's health needs independently, consulting with physicians as appropriate Conduct preventive screenings and health assessments Educate patients on pregnancy, contraception, menopause, and overall wellness Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR Coordinate care and referrals as needed to ensure continuity of care Qualifications Current Texas licensure as a Certified Nurse Midwife National certification as a CNM Prior outpatient women's health or midwifery experience preferred Comfortable practicing independently in a clinic setting Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills Schedule & Compensation Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Clinic duties only - no call, no nights, no weekends Competitive compensation based on experience Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, malpractice coverage, PTO, CME allowance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match Read Less