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Nursing Jobs in Rowlett, TX

Certified Medical Assistant

26005477 Certified Medical Assistant – Family Care 18438 Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Sign-On Bonus for Eligible New Hires** Work location: 8440 Walnut Hill Ln. Dallas, Texas 75231 Work hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm Family Care 18438 Department Highlights Fast-Paced Clinic with Growth and Development Opportunities Collaborative Work Environment New office Here’s What You Need Education H.S. Diploma or Equivalent (Required) Experience 1 year of Medical Assistant experience (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications CMA - Certified Medical Assistant (Required) And ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Preferred) Or BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support (Preferred) Skills Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood, and administer injections as needed by assigned clinic. Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients. Demonstrated knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures. Thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations. Demonstrated sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations. Maintains a positive, caring attitude towards patients. Good computer skills using a medical management application. Possesses a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism What You Will Do Under the direction of the health care provider, is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and well being of all patients. Accurately performs preliminary physical tests such as: measuring blood pressure, recording weight, temperature, pulse and respiration and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols. Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures. Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider. Obtain and record vital signs including, but not limited to: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem. Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis as well as perform routine tests such as EKG's. Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure completion of testing. Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider. Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by the provider. Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment, disposing of contaminated items according to protocol. Keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly. Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s). Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required. Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights. May work in the front office as needed, as well as perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, more senior staff, or as requested by healthcare provider(s). Additional perks of being a Texas Health Physicians Group Certified Medical Assistant Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits. Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice. Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards. Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

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Brentwood Place Two Dallas, TX

Job Type: PRN Schedule: PRN *Full-time employees are eligable for benefits* Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance Your Job We believe that nursing is a work of the heart. To provide the best resident care, we promote a culture that is both employee and patient based. We build on trust, compassion and strong communication. We reward our employees with competitive wages , raises and bonuses. Come join our family today! Responsible for ensuring the delivery of efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and resident/family satisfaction in accordance with accepted standards of practice, state and federal regulations and licensing requirements. Operates within the scope of practice defined by the state Nurse Practice Act. Responsible for resident care and direction of nursing care during assigned shift; includes staff assignments, mentoring and educating nursing personnel, working with physicians and other medical professionals. Principal Responsibilities • Conduct the daily nursing functions in accordance with Company, State, Federal and local rules, regulations, and guidelines. • Admit, transfer and discharge residents with documentation regarding care and service provided. • Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility. • Participate in facility surveys (inspections) as scheduled. • Ensures delivery of high-quality, positive clinical outcomes, and resident/family satisfaction during shift. • Serves as a resource to all staff within the facility regarding the quality of services provided. • Ability to administer medications and treatment timely and according to facility policy; Demonstrates ability to receive, transcribe, and carry out physician orders, if allowed by Nurse Practice Act. • Effectively manages nursing personnel on shift to limit use of overtime and agency personnel. • Assesses the work performance of nursing staff as it relates to unit standards of care and goals. • Conducts unit huddles to promote communication programs and provides updates to DON. • Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff. • Coordinates shift assignments, resident assignments, rest and meal break for Certified Nurse’s Aides. • Collaborates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual’s needs, choices, and preferences. • Assumes nursing administrative responsibilities of the center for weekend and holiday coverage as requested. • Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of residents. • Ensures timely and accurate compliance of the MDS process and that it reflects the resident’s plan of care. • Ensures Point Click Care (PCC) is utilized according the company process. • Ensures that physician orders are followed as prescribed. • Effectively carries out medication management to ensure adequate supplies and that all medications are handled in accordance with company policy. • Ensures that resident's attending physician and family or responsible party are promptly notified of any significant change in the resident's health condition. • Ensures complete and prompt reporting of incidents, accidents, and adverse events to Administrator and Director of Nursing. Ensures that resident's accident/incident, adverse event and grievances/concerns are fully documented, investigated, reported and addressed in accordance with company policies and procedures and the Federal/State rules and regulations. • Investigates resident/family complaints and takes appropriate actions to bring to resolution. • Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Company Infection Control Manual. • Evaluates the effectiveness of the care interventions, identifies problems and trends and develops alternative interventions. • Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice. Qualifications • Graduate of an approved Licensed Vocational program and licensed in the state of practice, required. • Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred. • Current BLS/CPR certification (All SNFs; ALFs as required by state). Brentwood Place Two provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.