Job Summary : Provides direct patient care, effectively utilizing the nursing process to ensure optimal nursing care and patient outcomes. Works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team led by the Emergency Department Physician to meet the individualized need of the patient and family. Will practice within the parameters of the Illinois Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act and Anderson Hospital policies and procedures. Practices autonomously and in accordance with professional nursing standards. Job Responsibilities: Effectively utilizes the nursing process to ensure optimal nursing care and patient outcomes. Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. Completes focused and ongoing assessments and documentation. Completed pain assessment—ongoing and after intervention. Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural and religious diversity. Assesses patient and family learning needs and provides ongoing education and evaluation. Documents readiness to learn, teaching, barriers and outcomes. Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner, according to hospital policies and procedures. Engages in activities to expand and/or enhance the professional nursing role, which includes integration of research and evidence based practice. Expected to participate on committees, projects, as a preceptor and as charge when requested. Provides leadership and autonomy in the professional practice setting and the profession. Utilizes chain of command. Maintains calm manner during abrupt changes in acuity and/or unit activity. Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance when necessary. Is flexible with scheduling when necessary. Delegates responsibilities to appropriate health care team members and monitors their activity and work performance. Provides patients with appropriate instructions for discharge care and documents accordingly—ensuring patients/family understanding. Participates in call backs. Education Requirements and Other Requirements: Education Level: Graduate of accredited nursing program Certification/Licensure: Illinois licensed or eligible CPR required ACLS, TNCC, PALS or ENPC, ECRN preferred Experience Requirements: Prior Emergency Department experience or other critical care environment preferred Education Requirements: Orientation, Annual competency standards, mandatory training and unit specific education Will complete above credentialing as scheduling and availability of courses affords
Job Summary : Provides safe and effective delivery of patient care in the Intensive and Intermediate Care setting, utilizing a systems theory approach, through assessment, goal setting, and outcome evaluation. Practices within the parameters of the Illinois Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act and Anderson Hospital policies and procedures. Practices autonomously and in accordance with professional nursing standards, providing care to primarily adult and geriatric populations. Performance expectations are defined in the competency evaluation. Job Responsibilities: Effectively utilizes nursing process to ensure optimal nursing care and patient outcomes. Engages in activities to expand and / or enhance the professional nursing role, which includes integration of research and evidence based practices. Provides leadership and autonomy in the professional practice setting and the profession. Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical, and religious diversity. Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to adult, and/or geriatric critical care populations as indicated. Assess patient and family learning needs and provides ongoing education and evaluation. Documents readiness to learn, teaching, barriers and outcomes. Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner according to hospital policies and procedures. Adheres to standard precautions and infection control standards. Responds to Code Blue and Rapid Response Team Calls and delegates appropriately Is flexible with scheduling, assignments, and job duties as necessary Education Requirements and Other Requirements: Education Level: Graduate of an accredited nursing program Certification/Licensure: Illinois licensed or eligible BLS certification required ACLS certification required 12 Lead EKG Interpretation required Impella and Balloon Pump training required Experience Requirements: 1 year of Telemetry/Critical Care experience preferred.
Job Summary: The medical assistant performs administrative support duties under the direction of the practice manager which may include scheduling appointments, answering the telephone and directing the calls to the appropriate staff, registering patients, collecting and updating patient demographics, verifying health insurance coverage and collecting/processing payments. Clinical duties are performed under the supervision of the physician or mid-level provider and may include obtaining and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for the examination, drawing blood and administering medications as directed by the physician or mid-level provider. Job Responsibilities: 1. Performs general office duties including registration, medical records, scheduling, telephone tasks and other such duties 2. Performs clinical duties including rooming patients, taking vital signs, recording medical histories, preparing patients for the examination, drawing blood and administering medications as directed by the provider 3. Provides care in a safe and effective manner. 4. Maintains accurate and complete medical records. 5. Demonstrates effective communication skills with patients, families and co-workers. 6. Demonstrates flexibility to meet staffing needs of practice. 7. Maintains a well-organized environment 8. Knowledgeable of insurance requirements and the ability to communicate with the insurers to obtain prior authorization or pre-certification for medical services. 9. Provides scribe services for physician or med-level provider, as needed. Education Requirements and Other Requirements High school graduate or equivalent required. Medical terminology course or background required. Graduate of a medical assistant program required. Experience Requirements Experience in a medical setting. Prior experience as a medical assistant is preferred. Other Requirements Must be able to complete computer work. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
Job Summary : Provides safe and effective delivery of patient care, utilizing a systems theory approach, through assessment, goal setting, and outcome evaluation. Practices within the parameters of the Illinois Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act and Anderson Hospital policies and procedures. Practices autonomously and in accordance with professional nursing standards, providing care to primarily adult and geriatric populations. Performance expectations are defined in the competency evaluation. Job Responsibilities: Effectively utilizes nursing process to ensure optimal nursing care and patient outcomes. Engages in activities to expand and / or enhance the professional nursing role, which includes integration of research and evidence based practices. Provides leadership and autonomy in the professional practice setting and the profession. Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical, and religious diversity. Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to primarily adult and geriatric populations as indicated. Assess patient and family learning needs and provides ongoing education and evaluation. Documents readiness to learn, teaching, barriers and outcomes. Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner according to hospital policies and procedures. Adheres to standard precautions and infection control standards. Responds to Code Blue and Rapid Response Team Calls and delegates appropriately Is flexible with scheduling, assignments, and job duties as necessary Monitors Telemetry Education Requirements and Other Requirements: Education Level: Graduate of an accredited nursing program Certification/Licensure: Illinois licensed or eligible BLS certification required Experience Requirements: One year medical-surgical experience preferred.
Job Summary : The medical assistant performs administrative support duties under the direction of the practice manager which may include scheduling appointments, answering the telephone and directing the calls to the appropriate staff, registering patients, collecting and updating patient demographics, verifying health insurance coverage and collecting/processing payments. Clinical duties are performed under the supervision of the physician or mid-level provider and may include obtaining and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for the examination, drawing blood and administering medications as directed by the physician or mid-level provider. Job Responsibilities: Performs general office duties including registration, medical records, scheduling, telephone tasks and other such duties Performs clinical duties including rooming patients, taking vital signs, recording medical histories, preparing patients for the examination, drawing blood and administering medications as directed by the provider Provides care in a safe and effective manner. Maintains accurate and complete medical records. Demonstrates effective communication skills with patients, families and co-workers. Demonstrates flexibility to meet staffing needs of practice. Maintains a well-organized environment. Facilitates accurate and timely patient/visitor related activities in an efficient and courteous manner. Education Requirements and Other Requirements: Education Level: High school graduate or equivalent required. Medical terminology course or background required. Graduate of a medical assistant program preferred. Will train if necessary. Certification preferred or willingness to become certified. Experience Requirements : Experience in a medical setting. Prior experience as a medical assistant is preferred. Other Requirements : Must be able to complete computer work. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
