Nursing Jobs in Westfield, IN

NURSE CASE MANAGER

Health & Hospital Corporation Indianapolis, IN

Division: HEALTH AND HOSPITAL CORPORATION Sub-Division: MCPHD FLS Status: [[JOB_REQUISITION_CUSTOM27]] Req ID: 25776 Marion County Public Health Department is an organization that celebrates diversity, and seeks to employ a diverse workforce. We actively encourage all individuals to apply for employment and to seek advancement opportunities. Marion County Public Health Department also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law. For additional questions please contact us at: hrmail@hhcorp.org . Job Role Summary This position is responsible for comprehensive nursing services that promote the health and well-being of residents in Marion County, with a special focus on vulnerable populations, refugees, and immigrants. Works with a multi-disciplinary team to promote health and wellness through assessments, health education, coordination of care, planning, implementing, clinical services, counseling, and preventative services. Responsible for managing services for the individual diagnosed with or suspected of having TB or latent TB infection, from initiation to completion of treatment, change in diagnosis, or death. Responsible for inventory management and staffing Clinics. Working with diverse populations, with varying language and cultural backgrounds, this position must be flexible and adaptive in providing continuity of care. There will be travelling. Essential Duties Assesses community needs in relation to tuberculosis services. Assume responsibility for professional self-growth and continued development in nursing, TB disease case management, and epidemiology. Case manages individuals diagnosed with or suspected of having TB or latent TB infection. Provides care coordination, case management, referral, and follow-up care to individuals and families who are members of a vulnerable population and/or high-risk groups. Collaborates with MCPHD departments, resettlement agencies, Indiana State Department of health (ISDH), and other community agencies to provide necessary services. Performs appropriate diagnostic procedures, treatment regimens, and administers injections, administers vaccinations, and medications according to physician orders and/or MCPHD protocols and policies. Adheres to applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, such as exposure to blood borne pathogens, toxic substances, airborne pathogens, or exposure to other hazards during routine assignments or assignments during public health emergencies. Collect demographic information, health history, and extent of illness or infectiousness, and patient’s knowledge and beliefs regarding TB. Provides home visits to conduct a comprehensive home assessment, symptom screen, and directly-observed therapy. Provides support and education to TB clients and contacts. Maintains working files of reported cases, suspects and individuals with latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). Monitor treatment regimen, including ongoing assessment, response to treatment, HIV status, positive and negative motivational factors influencing adherence and any unmet educational needs of the patient. Ensure contact investigation is completed, and provide education about TB infection and disease. Communicate current communicable disease status through monthly report summaries. Evaluate outcomes of direct patient care, educational programs, and research. Referral of clients needing medical evaluation and/or treatment for LTBI or active TB to primary care provider or TARC clinic. Facilitates TARC and Refugee Clinics as needed. Includes inventory management, scheduling, referrals, and clinic management. Participate in community meetings, health forums, and board meetings to review community services available, and share services available through MCPHD TB Program. Provide assistance to the TB Medical Director, TB Program Coordinator, TB Staff Physicians, Community-Based Care, Immunizations, Infectious Disease, and Refugee Health programs. DHO/PHN orientation and training. Provides technical assistance to Public Health Nurses (PHNs) case managing TB clients. Recommend TB skin test certification for nurses in school or office settings. TB education to external providers. Evaluate effectiveness of community interventions and individual case management when indicated. Participate in TB case finding. Periodically review and update policies and procedures for the Tuberculosis Control Program, and the Communicable Disease Rule. Plans and implements annual homeless shelter fairs. Participates in TB staff meetings and yearly personal performance evaluations. Associated Job Duties Serve on appropriate committees and task forces as assigned. Trained at the appropriate National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) level. Participates in public health emergency preparedness exercises and in the response to public health emergencies, as directed. Participates in a minimum of two H.O.P.E. events totaling a minimum of eight (8) hours annually. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a National League for Nursing accredited program with emphasis on epidemiology, infectious diseases, microbiology, statistics, or related courses. Master’s degree in public health nursing, public health, or epidemiology encouraged. 3 years of experience as a professional nurse, including at least one year of hospital practice and 2 years of practice in a public health setting with case (progressive) management responsibilities. Experience working with refugee and immigrant populations. Experience in creating and generating data sets and reports for epidemiological use preferred. Experience working in TB or infectious disease clinic preferred. Licenses/Certifications Required Current Indiana license as a Registered Nurse. Valid Indiana driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Able to compile pertinent information and prepare and present oral and written technical reports to all levels of the organization and the general public. Bilingual preferred. Data management analysis. Basic statistical methods. Demonstrate accuracy in interpreting/presenting data. Has the ability to prioritize work and the flexibility to respond to frequent crisis situations related to disease containment and control. Able to anticipate potential problems in order to intervene with appropriate corrective and/or adaptive measures. Able to interpret laboratory data. Knowledge of: disease etiology/treatment modalities, public health principles/concepts, local/State/Federal laws, regulations concerning communicable diseases, community resources. Able to work under pressure of deadlines and respond to immediate needs of communicable disease prevention/containment activities. May be required to perform physical activities associated with provision of nursing care in conjunction with disease prevention/containment activities. Working Environment Standard office environment and clinic setting. Some contact with communicable diseases and/or infections in office/clinic/community settings. Requires considerable physical efforts associated with clinic activities: standing, lifting, carrying of supplies. Travel in county that requires personal transportation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

RN-NICU- Experience preferred

Health & Hospital Corporation Indianapolis, IN

Division: Eskenazi Health Sub-Division: Hospital Req ID: 23068 Schedule : Part Time Shift : Nights Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 327-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis. #expRN #campusRN FLSA Status Non-Exempt Job Role Summary The Eskenazi Health Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is caring for infants with difficulties such as respiratory distress, apnea, sepsis, pneumonia and congenital anomalies. Eskenazi Health has received the Neonatal Level of Care III certification in accordance with the Indiana State Department of Health’s Perinatal Level of Care Program. The Staff Nurse provides clinical care and uses coordination skills for every patient served. This includes understanding of the expected patients served in the unit'(s) nursing care is delivered using the Eskenazi Health Model of Care-Synergy, the ability to coordinate with the patient and family/loved ones and other healthcare disciplines to ensure care is appropriate to meet patient care needs. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Leadership & Communication: Promotes a healthy work environment for all that provide care while encouraging collaboration for excellence in patient care outcomes Effectively performs all nursing functions in an efficient manner and in accordance with policies, procedures, the Indiana Nursing Practice Act, the Eskenazi Health Model of Care-the Synergy Model demonstrating synergy characteristics: clinical judgment, advocacy, caring practices, collaboration, systems thinking, response to diversity, clinical inquiry and facilitation of learning Utilizes and documents the nursing process thru appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, & evaluation of patient care as evidenced by client/staff observation; care acknowledges physiological, psychological, spiritual, diversity & cultural needs Engages patient/significant other with appropriate health information in a timely manner & shares written informational material as evidenced by feedback & observation; documentation is reflected in the medical record Demonstrates ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, calm & professional manner Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs & seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings Demonstrates understanding, supports & participates the role of shared governance at the unit & hospital- wide level to help engage the staff & unit to achieve success in unit-based & organizational goals Service: This encompasses all service/care to all: patients, families, staff, physicians, students & other departments to meet department & organizational goals and is reflective of best evidence of practice Demonstrates the understanding of the customer service concept & skills & applies to professional practice. Provides personal & individualized patient care to provide comfort & well-being for the patient acknowledging physiological, psychological, spiritual, and cultural needs Hourly Rounds consistently within the shift to all patients or areas covered to assess care and service Provides timely feedback on any customer service issue to the right person/department & participates objectively in the review of customer service issues & service recovery in a timely fashion with the unit/department leadership Demonstrates effective communication skills in working with staff, patients/families, physicians, other departments & external contacts Quality: Encompasses understanding of regulatory readiness, patient safety & quality improvement efforts for the units/departments providing care Maintains safe patient care & advocates for patient safety Participates in clinical or operational performance improvement using evidence-based practice Financial and Operational Management: Encompasses the effective stewardship or resources for department and organization Demonstrates ability to ensure effective care is given based upon patient care needs. Facilitates patient throughput throughout the shift Collaborates with the nursing manager or shift coordinator regarding staffing to help ensure adequate & appropriate staffing reflective of census & patient care needs People: Encompasses the engagement & spirit of teamwork among all of our employees & other departments to foster excellence in patient care & meet departmental/organizational goals Effectively acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff & learners Maintains a positive & calming working relationship with all, and demonstrates excellent customer service skills in all interactions Job Requirements Current Indiana license as a Registered Nurse RN degree from a nationally accredited college or university Current BLS certification; other certifications may be required in specific units to practice Minimum of 1-year clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Demonstrates the following skills and abilities: operates specialized equipment competence/accountability in preparing and administering medications and treatments according to policy and procedures effective communication skills incorporating listening, effective interviewing techniques with patients and staff appropriate to age of the patient knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data/interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs uses age-appropriate communication and cognitive skills detailed in the department/area/unit job- specific/age-specific competencies fundamental nursing theories, current clinical concepts, diseases/symptoms, trauma, treatments/medications, triage, appropriate diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and interventions functions as a member of a health care team, delegate responsibilities/duties appropriately follows oral/written instructions, records/interprets information accurately competency in assessing, responding to patient status or needs, and interpreting results recognizes and reacts to changes in patient status, documents and reports changes Performs CPR and other technical skills Positions patients Must be able to wash hands thoroughly and frequently Must be able to help evacuate patients via stairwells Critical thinking skills are essential Accredited by The Joint Commission and named one of the nation’s 150 best places to work by Becker’s Hospital Review for four consecutive years and Forbes list of best places to work for women, and Forbes list of America’s best midsize employers’ Eskenazi Health’s programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana, the first community mental health center in Indiana and the Eskenazi Health Center Primary Care – Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, just to name a few.