Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: The staff nurse (RN) is a professional Registered Nurse who provides direct nursing care to assigned patient population. The staff nurse, utilizing the nursing process, plans and delivers effective patient care within the Texas scope of practice and within the frame work of Driscoll Health System's vision of excellence and integrated care delivery. The staff nurse complies within the established standards of practice, policies and clinical guidelines reflective of evidence-based best practice. The practice of the staff nurse contributes to creating an environment that is patient focused, family centered and is designed to provide continuation of care and patient transition management. SHIFT / HOURS: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm, plus call ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required. COMMUNICATION: Conveys information and shares ideas using the appropriate techniques to reach different audiences; promotes understanding and open information sharing. Listens actively; solicits and gives constructive and honest feedback. Is sensitive to the needs, ideas, and feelings of others. Develops and maintains rapport with others. Adheres to confidentiality guidelines. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patient and family using individualized interventions to ensure patient comfort and dignity. identifies barriers to learning, develops and implements education plan based on assessed patient/family needs. Uses clear, closed loop communication that enhances team information sharing and decision making. Uses chain of command to obtain appropriate health care response as an advocate for the patient. Functions as a patient/family advocate, seeking direction as needed to provide safe, effective, efficient, and timely care. Initiates appropriate referrals to the healthcare team based on assessed patient needs. Documents timely and accurately in the electronic medical record to reflect patients' plan of care and response to interventions. CUSTOMER/PATIENT FOCUS: Understands and anticipates the needs of both internal and external customers. Meets customer needs while remaining a good steward of organizational resources. Performs initial and ongoing focused assessments to identify actual, potential and critical changes in the patient's condition and follows through with appropriate reporting and actions. Develops, implements, and modifies an individualized plan of care that reflects cultural aspects as appropriate of illness/hospitalization to meet patient needs and diagnoses. Prioritizes, plans, organizes and directs care of assigned patients. Involves the patient and family in healthcare decisions and care as appropriate. Evaluates and reports pertinent patient response to interventions based on evidence-based best practice. Administers medications and other therapeutic treatments per clinical guidelines and orders; recognizes abnormal responses to medication therapy and initiates corrective therapy. Intervenes appropriately after correlating clinical picture to therapeutic treatment plan. Selects and utilizes appropriate equipment, devices, and supplies based on the patient's needs and treatment plan. Ensures the correct functioning of equipment, identifies deficits and reports appropriately. Participates in clinical research by following specific protocols. TEAMWORK: Fully participates in maintaining a positive team environment that is conducive to customer satisfaction. Builds trust among co-workers, focusing on accomplishing hospital and departmental goals. Works effectively with a diverse group of people in pursuit of the organization's goals. Shifts personal goals when necessary to focus on group objectives. Looks for ways to help others and to support their work. Initiates warm transfer techniques to refer customer service concerns to the right individual; does not display "it's not my job" attitude. Values others' contributions and shows respect for all individuals throughout the organization. Can be counted on by others. Demonstrates flexibility in staffing and scheduling to meet unit needs. Supports real time staffing decisions and assignments for the greater good. Supports goals through participation and compliance in unit activities and decision-making. Participates in improving patient care by engaging in reviewing and supporting practice change based on evidence-based practice. Maintains and respects relationships and builds rapport with peers and leadership. ACCOUNTABILITY: Take responsibility and ownership for delivering results through personal initiative and commitment. Willing to make recommendations and assume additional responsibilities. Organizes work and uses time efficiently. Take the initiative to find additional work during slow or downtimes. Recommends innovative ways of doing work more efficiently and effectively. Complies with and supports regulatory and organizational policies and professional standards. Completes required ongoing development and education/competency/certifications as required. Recognizes personal limitations and seeks guidance. Participate in Quality Improvement. Identifies trends in patient care outcomes for QI monitoring, practice change, and/or staff education. LEADERSHIP: Exhibits confidence in self and others, inspires respect and trust. Reacts effectively under pressure and motivates others to perform well. Demonstrates the ability to change behaviors and plans to meet rapidly changing/ competing job demands (new or unusual situations). Receives change as a challenge. Revises plans to meet changing circumstances. Ensures safe care by using effective communication and interactions with the health care team. Identifies conflict and helps to initiate resolution, seeking assistance when appropriate. Delegates appropriately, and oversees delegated tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel. Assists with changes in unit needs during a crisis situation and works collaboratively to re-establish unit function after a crisis situation. Participates in review of unit response to a crisis situation. LICENSE, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. —Current RN license in the State of Texas CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS: BLS required before hire Advanced Specialty Courses (ASC)/Credentials according to Appendix A ASC courses should be taken at earliest opportunity, completed within I year and continuously maintained ongoing National Certification in specialty must be attempted within 3 years of completing orientation and continuously maintained ongoing
Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. G ENERAL P URPOSE OF J OB : The Dialysis RN is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for patients and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, nursing process, environment or instrumentation, and other health care team members. He/She may also function as a Charge Nurse in the Dialysis Unit and is accountable to the unit supervisor. E SSENTIAL D UTIES AND B EHAVIORAL E XPECTATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all- inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, as required. • Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines. • Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times. • Maintains professionalism. • Demonstrate effective communication skills. • Compliance with state/federal regulations. • Compliance with Texas Department of Health regulations relating to dialysis services and patient care. • Maintains competency in Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, and Aqua pheresis. • Maintain effective working relationships. • Maintains awareness of staffing and schedule flexibility. • Adhere to communication mechanism for use with all staff and physicians. • Attend staff meetings to keep informed. • Attend Injury Prevention and Safety training program. • Facilitate communication between all members of the health care team. • Assist in the management of equipment and supplies. • Perform outpatient and acute dialysis (hemodialysis & peritoneal) and therapeutic plasma exchange. • Assist with 24 hours on call for the dialysis unit. • Prepare clinical equipment for dialysis per procedure. • Ensure equipment meet state and federal guideline for safety and proper operation. • Assess and reassess patient condition and progress. • Evaluates patient status and responses to interventions and treatment. • Assess, implement, and evaluate patient/family learning needs. • Ensure that regular quality and control and cleaning is performed on all equipment as appropriate. • Adheres to unit policies and procedures. • Assist in tracking of maintenance and problem log for all equipment • Assist in the documentation of patient medical records. • Participates in Quality Management activities. • Participate in planning nursing care for patients. • Evaluate new equipment and supplies related to advanced technologies. • Assist with community events annually, for example renal camp. • Attend appropriate in-service with staff and physicians on new equipment and supplies. • Develop innovative ways to utilize existing resources safely and effectively. • Integrate and promote department/service, professional practice, and unit goals into practice. • Pursue educational and leadership opportunities to enhance professional growth and clinical expertise. Establishes professional goals annually. • Periodically review own goals and revises according to changing needs. • Attends professional development opportunities offered within the organization. • Remain current in health care policies and practices. • Remain current in clinical and educational areas by reading professional journals and attending seminars and professional meetings. • Network with other health care professionals. • Attend continuing education. E DUCATION AND / OR E XPERIENCE : Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing education. Associate’s degree required. Minimum of two years experience in dialysis. Maintains BLS certification. Maintains PALS certification National certification within 2 years of hire.
Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. G ENERAL P URPOSE OF J OB : The UM LVN is responsible for the coordination and facilitation of member health services. This position provides support to the Utilization Management (UM) Department to ensure referrals/authorizations, phones calls, and interdepartmental communications are addressed and completed in a timely manner. The UM LVN coordinates member needs through communication with the physician offices, member’s family, Population Health Department, or other departments and other members of the health care team E SSENTIAL D UTIES AND R ESPONSIBILITIES : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all- inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by Health Plan leadership, as required. Utilization Review LVN Responsibilities : Knowledge: 1. Knowledge in Texas Medicaid criteria/guidelines preferred. 2. Knowledge of programs and services required to support the health and medical needs of disabled children preferred. 3. Knowledge of various reimbursement mechanisms, including third party requirements preferred. Skills: 1. Requires a well-organized individual with an excellent capacity for effective time management. 2. Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the provider office staff and peers. 3. Demonstrates ability to operate personal computer programs as well as complex medical management software. 4. Strong Microsoft Office skills preferred. 5. Excellent communication skills. 6. Basic Microsoft Office skills. 7. Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times. 8. Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies that conduct intermittent reviews and audits to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance with Federal, State entities as well URAC. 9. Implements and adheres to Health System and Health Plan policies and procedures for members with special health care needs (STAR Kids). 10. Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to Corporate Compliance and integrity guidelines Responsibilities: 1. Review authorization requests for completeness of information. 2. Access various databases in order to determine member needs for services 3. Submit appropriate requests to medical directors for review. 4. Process complex authorization requests according to decision-making tool (Authorization Guide) to include forwarding information to Case Managers and medical director as appropriate. 5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 6. Collection and transfer of data and input of various types of information into the various Medical Management Systems. 7. Understand how to process or distribute authorizations which are lacking information. 8. Maintain authorization turn-around-time stats. 9. Coordinates care and efficient utilization of health care resources for patients identified in the STAR Kids program through communication with other members of the health care team, including physician offices, social workers, nurses, and other multidisciplinary team members as appropriate to obtain optimal outcomes for members. 10. Provide the member with initial and ongoing assistance identifying, selecting, obtaining, coordinating, and using services and supports to enhance wellbeing, independence, integration into the community, and potential for supportive employment. 11. Enters LTSS authorizations into the system per the direction of the Service Coordinators in the SCIP. 12. Communicates with management regarding status of current workload and turn-around time discrepancies as necessary. 13. Must obtain approval from manager or designee to any redistribution of workload. 14. Ensure thorough knowledge of the STAR Kids contract and meet all Service Coordination contract requirements. 15. Participates in health plan committees as appropriate and on request. 16. Accepts other assignments from management as requested and complies with basic management principals of delegation. E DUCATION AND / OR E XPERIENCE : • Experience in a managed care organization, or government agency such as DADS, DSHS, etc. with Long Term Support Services, and care coordinator experience highly preferred. • Licensed Vocational Nurse • Minimum 3 years of clinical experience (pediatric preferred) or 1 year experience in managed care. • Previous experience with the State of Texas STAR Kids, STAR+PLUS, or similar programs preferred. C ERTIFICATES , L ICENSES , R EGISTRATIONS : A current, active, and unrestricted Licensed Vocational Nurse license in the State of Texas.
Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. JD Attached*
Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. JD Attached*
