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Nursing Jobs in Memorial City, TX

PRN Registered Nurse - Outpatient Vascular/Interventional Surgery Center (Azura)

Work in a procedural, team-driven environment with a predictable schedule and hands-on clinical focus, supporting outpatient vascular and interventional procedures - not dialysis. PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Supports the Organization mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the Organization Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and Organization policy requirements. Provides direct nursing care pre, during and post procedure, under the direction of the Facility Manager, Director of Nursing and/or Charge Registered Nurse, utilizing standard nursing techniques to assist the physician in optimum patient outcomes following facility policies and procedures. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: QUALITY: Responsible for supporting and driving organization quality standards through meeting regulatory and accrediting body requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including use of CQI tools. Assists with implementation of organization quality goals and facility specific action plans in order to achieve organization quality standards. Accountable for outstanding quality of patient care, as defined by the organization quality goals, to ensure that organization policies and procedures are followed. Responsible for addressing and acting on adverse events and action thresholds in collaboration with facility management. Maintains integrity of medical records and other organization administrative and operational records. Complies with all data collection and auditing activities. Maintains facility environmental integrity and safety. PATIENT: Obtains necessary medical history, discusses procedure and answers questions, and performs nursing assessment on the day of the procedure. Provides education to patients and patient’s family regarding post procedure care of vascular access. Monitors patient condition before, during and after the procedure, especially patients having moderate sedation and contrast media injections for possible complications or reactions. Acts as a resource for the patient to address patient concerns and questions. Identifies and communicates patient related issues to facility management, as needed. Completes documentation of patient information from admission to discharge in an accurate manner. Confirm written orders, consents and lab work are completed and documented in accordance with facility policies. This includes appropriate preparation of lab requisitions; delivery to appropriate labs; reporting and forwarding of lab results to appropriate physician. Maintains competency with all emergency operational procedures, and initiates CPR and emergency measures, as needed. Administers medications and IV moderate sedation to patients as directed per physician’s orders, and in compliance with organization, company, federal, state and local regulations. Acts as scrub technologist to assist the physician during procedure as needed, maintaining a sterile technique. Assists with patient workflow by transporting patients as needed. Performs point – of – care laboratory testing as directed per physician’s orders and in compliance with organization, company, federal, state and local regulations. Performs IV insertion as per physician orders. Performs additional tasks as designated by Physician, practicing in compliance with state regulations. PHYSICIANS: Provides regular and effective communication with physicians on an as needed basis. Attends and participates in CQI meetings with physicians, reporting on assigned topics. May assist facility management in working with the physicians and staff to verify all necessary instruments and equipment. Assists the physician in completing and reporting state required adverse event reports and reporting internally as per organization/FMC policy and procedure. MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL: Operates appropriate facility equipment and technology, including but not limited to, patient monitors, defibrillators, medical recording devices, sterilizers and computers in a safe and efficient manner. Inspects operation of all facility equipment and reports malfunctions, and maintenance needs to ensure the safe and effective operation of all vascular access equipment. Inspects operation of all facility operating systems, including temperature checks in appropriate areas and physical structure of the facility and reports any issues to the Facility Manager. Ensures a clean, safe and sanitary environment in the vascular access facility at all times. Ensures all blood spills are immediately addressed according to the organization/FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies. ADMINISTRATIVE: Assists with efficient utilization of medication, laboratory, inventory, supplies and equipment to achieve supply cost goals following all guidelines established in the organization formularies. May assist in the development and revision of any applicable policies and procedures related to the facility to ensure continuous process improvement. Assists with Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities including monthly reports and attending meetings as required. Assists with maintaining medication supply, including inventory control, checking for expired medications, and ensuring appropriate recording of controlled substances as required by law. Completes usage logs for all medications with appropriate documentation, as well as, records of drug disposal in accordance with local, state, and federal law. Assists with maintaining facility supply inventory, including ordering and restocking of supplies as needed. Examines emergency equipment and supplies, including stocking of the crash cart on a regular basis. Completes medical records in an accurate manner in compliance with organization policies and procedures prior to discharge of the patient. Perform chart audits on a regular basis. May participate in facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans to address any deficiencies. Completes state required records for all implanted devices in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with organization/FMS records management guidelines. Participates in staff meetings, training and orientation as assigned. Complies with HIPPA policies and standards regarding patient information and medical records. Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor. Other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. The position requires frequent prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, patients and equipment of up to 200 lbs. There is a two-person assist program and material assist devices for the heavier items. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious, contagious diseases/materials and radiation. May be required to wear protective gear in procedure rooms for extended periods of time. EDUCATION: High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree desirable; and Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.) Current appropriate state licensure and ACLS certification required. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS 4 - 6 years' related experience preferred. Office Based Surgical Center/Ambulatory Surgical Center/Vascular Access, Cardiac Cath Lab, or a combination of ASC, surgical, Interventional Radiology and ICU/CCU or emergency department experience preferred. Proficient in the use of computers and related software such as Microsoft Office is necessary. Proficient in IV insertion. Proficient in cardiac rhythm recognition. Experience with Medical database software. Certified in BLS & ACLS successfully completed course certifications. Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors

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Medical Assistant III - Neurosurgery (TMC/Spine)

UTHealth Houston Houston, TX

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in. UTHealth Houston Neurosciences is hiring for a Medical Assistant III to join their team of professionals. The MA will be responsible for scheduling appointments, coordination with external entities, patient intakes, coordinating patient care via referrals, scheduling and answering patient inquiries, scheduling surgeries, screening patient calls and escalating as required, and more. Experience in a surgical practice is a plus. Location: 6400 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas 77030 Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... Free financial and legal counseling Free mental health counseling services Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. Resources for child and elder care Plus many more! Position Summary: Functions as a member of clinical team performing a supportive role in the delivery of patient care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient and equitable. Position Key Accountabilities: 1. Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction. 2. Effectively participates in planning and preparing for patient visits ensuring appropriate schedules, test results, and clinic specific requirements are available. 3. Rooms patients consistent with clinic needs while determining and documenting chief complaint and reason for visit, vital signs, medication list, allergies, smoking history and other information as required by clinic. Keeps patients informed of delays and progress of clinical appointments. 4. As required and competency validated, performs appropriate hearing and vision testing, EKG, spirometry, point of care testing, specimen collection, equipment cleaning/reprocessing and other requested procedures. 5. Prepares and stocks rooms (daily/weekly) and clinic supplies in advance of clinic visit as well as cleaning rooms appropriately between patients. 6. Prepares for and assists with routine and specialty procedures. 7. Schedules patients for follow up appointments or referrals and performs routine clerical duties for team and staff to include photocopying, scanning and faxing. 8. Performs telephone messaging and in person screening with appropriate follow up. 9. Responds to emergency situations. 10. Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines. 11. Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: Use and care of standard clinic equipment. Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) required or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologist (AMT) required or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by National Center for Competency Testing required or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by National Healthcareer Association (NHA) required or Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program OR one (1) year of experience (in addition to the three (3) years of experience required to meet the experience requirement) AND certification may be substituted for Medical Assistant training program. Minimum Experience: Three years of experience in a healthcare setting. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Veteran Information: Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 001260, 4N0X1, 68W, 18D, 68C, 4T0X1, 4A0X1, For a complete list please visit www.uthealth-veterans.jobs . Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.