Job Description The LVN, with a focus on patient safety, is required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice and in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws; rules and regulations; and policies, procedures and guidelines of the employing health care institution or practice setting. The LVN functions under his or her own license and assumes accountability and responsibility for quality of care provided to patients and their families according to the standards of nursing practice.7 The LVN demonstrates responsibility forcontinued competence in nursing practice, and develops insight through reflection, self-analysis, self-care, and lifelong learning. This LVN, in a non-primary care nurse role, will meet the needs of patients (inpatient or outpatient) requiring education, assistance, and/or guidance related to lactation. The LVN will act as a surgical technologist to serve as an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. The LVN will work under the supervision of a circulating RN and/or physician to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. SHIFT AND SCHEDULE 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS · Complete a comprehensive assessment. This includes the ongoing, extensive collection, analysis and interpretation of data. · Synthesize the data collected during the comprehensive assessment to identify problems, and to formulate goals, teaching plans and outcomes in collaboration with primary RN. · The LVN may begin and deliver interventions within the plan of care for patients within legal, ethical, and regulatory parameters and in consideration of health restoration, disease prevention, wellness, and promotion of healthy lifestyles. · Evaluate and report patient outcomes and responses to therapeutic interventions in comparison to benchmarks from evidence-based practice and research findings, and plans any follow-up care and referrals to appropriate resources that may be needed.· Makes appropriate decisions in collaboration with the primary care RN· Ability to assess, project and plan for procedural needs· Possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique.· Combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of safe patient outcomes. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE · Current Texas Licensed Vocational Nursing license required.· NRP and ACLS required within 6 months of hire.· Ability to assess, project and plan for procedural needs· Possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique.· Combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementationtools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic anddiagnostic procedures.· Required to completed (3) hours of hospital provided continuing education upon hire andannually for Advanced Sterile Processing Certification. Education will focus on thehandling of soiled instrumentation at the point of use and storage of instrumentation forsterile processing department pick-up. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS · To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to: · Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.
Job Description Nurse managers have 24-hour accountability and responsibility for their respective units and serve as the vital link between the administrative strategic plan and the point of care. The nurse manager is responsible for creating safe, healthy environments that support the work of the health care team and contribute to patient engagement. The role is influential in creating a professional environment and fostering a culture where interdisciplinary team members can contribute to optimal patient outcomes and grow professionally. The Nurse Manager, with a focus on patient safety, is required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice and in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws; rules and regulations; and policies, procedures and guidelines of the organization and practice setting. The Nurse Manager functions under his or her own RN license and assumes accountability and responsibility for the quality of care provided to patients and their families according to the standards of nursing practice. The Nurse Manager demonstrates responsibility for continued competence in nursing practice, and develops insight through reflection, self-analysis, self-care, and lifelong learning. SHIFT AND SCHEDU LE Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS · Financial Management - Data collection, analysis and interpretation to maintain patient safety and improve unit operations, monitor budget, conduct evaluation of productivity, and ability to forecast future revenue and expenses. · Human Resources Management and Leadership Skills- maintain staffing needs, apply recruitment techniques, staff selection – interviewing and hiring, performance management, staff development. · Performance Improvement - patient and customer engagement, evaluate performance data, respond to outcome measurement findings, patient safety, staff retention, and maintain survey/regulatory readiness. · Relationship Management and Influencing Behaviors – crucial conversations, promote team dynamics, mentor and coach staff and colleagues, apply communication principles, foster a healthy work environment, and support cultural competency/diversity. · Foundational Thinking Skills: Apply systems thinking, understand complex adaptive systems definitions and applications. · Technology: Understand the effect of IT on patient care and delivery systems to reduce workload and support business decisions. · Strategic Management: Facilitate change, manage projects, effective meeting management and presentation skills, support shared decision making, and foster a culture of ownership and innovation. · Clinical Practice Knowledge: Maintaining clinical competency for your practice area and staying abreast to current practice standards, challenges, and best practices. It is not an expectation that you reach or maintain clinical mastery of the practice area, as leadership and management is the job role/function. · Personal and Professional Accountability: Manage through education advancement, continuing education, career planning, involvement in professional organizations, certification and fellowships, and personal/professional reflective practice. · Coordinate all preceptor program and activities in assigned areas including training, and assignments. This also includes the evaluation for the effectiveness of the preceptor program and individual preceptors. · Identify learning needs in assigned areas (includes individual and groups) and coordinate corresponding continuing education activities · Participate in organizational learning needs assessment and corresponding continuing education activities · Coordinate professional development program for assigned areas, including promotion and tracking of advanced degrees and specialty certifications · Coordinate implementation activities for education, new processes, new technology, and new products · Ensure competency both initial and ongoing for assigned area’s skills, new equipment, and protocols · Organize educational classes required by employing health care institution · Maintain current education files, assuring completeness to meet all required standards · Coordinate with other Education Coordinators/Professional Development Specialists in CAPE to provide necessary education needs · Assist the Clinical Manager in the Telephone Nurse Call Center (68Nurse) with activities as needed. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE · Current State of Texas License as a Registered Nurse required. · Bachelor of Science (BSN) Degree in Nursing required. · If nurse does not have a BSN upon hire, the nurse must be currently enrolled in BSN program with graduation within 12 months of assigned position. · Certification in nursing leadership required (e.g., CNML, NE-BC, NEA-BC, CENP) · If nurse does not have certification upon hire, the nurse must obtain leadership certification within 24 months of assigned position. · Master’s degree (MSN, MBA, MHA) preferred. · One (1) year of management/leadership experience is preferred. · Certification in practice area preferred (e.g., CCRN, PCCN, CMSRN, MEDSURG-BC) · Membership in nursing leadership and specialty professional organizations preferred. · ACLS required within 12 months of date of employment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS · To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to: · Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.
Job Description The Clinical Manager (CM), with a focus on patient safety, is required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice and in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws; rules and regulations; and policies, procedures and guidelines of the employing health care institution or practice setting. The CM is responsible for creating a safe healthy environment that supports the work of the health care team and contributes to patient engagement. The CM will provide expert, competent, credible, visible leadership within the department. The role is influential in creating a professional environment and fostering a culture where interdisciplinary team members can contribute to optimal patient outcomes and grow professionally. The CM will involve staff in departmental decision-making. CM functions under his or her own RN license and assumes accountability and responsibility for quality of care provided to patients and their families according to the standards of nursing practice. The CM demonstrates responsibility for continued competence in nursing practice, and develops insight through reflection, self-analysis, self-care, and lifelong learning. SHIFT & SCHEDULE Full Time, Monday - Friday; 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS · Create and sustain a culture that supports staff to do their best work. Be skilled communicators, team builders, agents for positive change, committed to service, results oriented and role models for collaborative practice. · Being visible and constantly communicating with the front line staff. · Will work as a Charge Nurse 2 shifts per week. o Ability to assess, project, and plan for patient needs o Ability to make appropriate decisions by exercising independent judgement o Communicate effectively with patients and families, unit staff, physicians and other departments o Provide a safe environment for patients, families and co-workers o Incorporate continuous performance improvement recommendations into clinical practice o Supports and practices in accordance with hospital policy, procedures and protocols o Facilitate movement of patients through the treatment process. o Ensure quality patient care and compliance with legal requirements. · Will work in administrative role for 16 hours per week. During administration days, will maintain departmental clinical manager responsibilities and expectations to include service excellence initiatives, people, finance, and clinical observations o ED Capacity – Participate as needed to ensure throughput and ED patient flow is optimized. Anticipate the need to prepare for boarders on the unit. · Assure front line staff are competent and are committed to professional nursing and maintaining required practice standards. · Willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the unit. · Provide mentoring and support for all staff. · Intervene when needed for patient satisfaction or safety issues as they arise. Escalate to Division Manager when needed. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE · Bachelor of Science (BSN) Degree in Nursing required. If no BSN, must be enrolled in a program and /or completed within 18 months of hire. Master of Science (MSN) Degree preferred in Nursing Administration. · Minimum of 2 years of full-time Emergency Department experience required. · Current State of Texas License as a Registered Nurse. · Certification in area of specialty (e.g., CEN, CPEN, CCRN, CNOR) required. · ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and TNCC are required within 12 months of date of employment in the ED. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to: · Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.
Job Description The RN, with a focus on patient safety, is required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice and in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws; rules and regulations; and policies, procedures and guidelines of the employing health care institution or practice setting. The RN functions under his or her own license and assumes accountability and responsibility for quality of care provided to patients and their families according to the standards of nursing practice. The RN demonstrates responsibility for continued competence in nursing practice, and develops insight through reflection, self-analysis, self-care, and lifelong learning. SHIFT AND SCHEDULE PRN, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS ·Complete a comprehensive assessment. This includes the initial and ongoing, extensive collection, analysis and interpretation of data. ·Synthesize the data collected during the comprehensive assessment to identify problems, make nursing diagnoses, and to formulate goals, teaching plans and outcomes. ·Implement the plan of care. The RN may begin, deliver, assign or delegate certain interventions within the plan of care for patients within legal, ethical, and regulatory parameters and in consideration of health restoration, disease prevention, wellness, and promotion of healthy lifestyles. ·Evaluate and report patient outcomes and responses to therapeutic interventions in comparison to benchmarks from evidence-based practice and research findings, and plans any follow-up care and referrals to appropriate resources that may be needed. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE ·An associate’s degree (ADN) or diploma in nursing is required. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is preferred. Our aim is that MMH nurses are prepared at the BSN level. We are committed to support your pursuit of a BSN education. A BSN and certification in clinical area of expertise will be required to advance within the clinical nurse professional practice ladder. ·Current State of Texas License as a Registered Nurse·Certification in area of specialty (e.g., Pediatric RN-BC, OCN ) preferred·Current BLS upon hire; PALS required within 6 months of date of employment. Chemo courses preferred and encouraged. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions . The individual must be able to:· Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.
Job Description The LVN, with a focus on patient safety, is required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice and in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws; rules and regulations; and policies, procedures and guidelines of the employing health care institution or practice setting. The LVN functions under his or her own license and assumes accountability and responsibility for quality of care provided to patients and their families according to the standards of nursing practice.7 The LVN demonstrates responsibility forcontinued competence in nursing practice, and develops insight through reflection, self-analysis, self-care, and lifelong learning. This LVN, in a non-primary care nurse role, will meet the needs of patients (inpatient or outpatient) requiring education, assistance, and/or guidance related to lactation. The LVN will act as a surgical technologist to serve as an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. The LVN will work under the supervision of a circulating RN and/or physician to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. SHIFT AND SCHEDULE 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS · Complete a comprehensive assessment. This includes the ongoing, extensive collection, analysis and interpretation of data. · Synthesize the data collected during the comprehensive assessment to identify problems, and to formulate goals, teaching plans and outcomes in collaboration with primary RN. · The LVN may begin and deliver interventions within the plan of care for patients within legal, ethical, and regulatory parameters and in consideration of health restoration, disease prevention, wellness, and promotion of healthy lifestyles. · Evaluate and report patient outcomes and responses to therapeutic interventions in comparison to benchmarks from evidence-based practice and research findings, and plans any follow-up care and referrals to appropriate resources that may be needed.· Makes appropriate decisions in collaboration with the primary care RN· Ability to assess, project and plan for procedural needs· Possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique.· Combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of safe patient outcomes. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE · Current Texas Licensed Vocational Nursing license required.· NRP and ACLS required within 6 months of hire.· Ability to assess, project and plan for procedural needs· Possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique.· Combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementationtools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic anddiagnostic procedures.· Required to completed (3) hours of hospital provided continuing education upon hire andannually for Advanced Sterile Processing Certification. Education will focus on thehandling of soiled instrumentation at the point of use and storage of instrumentation forsterile processing department pick-up. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS · To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to: · Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.
