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Job Summary: The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) PRN is responsible for the total nursing care of assigned patients in accordance with physicians' orders under the guidance and supervision of the nurse in charge. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities: Delivers quality nursing care to assigned group of patients while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury. Records patients' medical information and vital signs. Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in patients' conditions. Conducts specified laboratory tests. Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records. Completes documentation to meet regulatory standards, policies, and procedures. Provides patient education directed towards identified knowledge deficits. Guides, educates, and provides leadership as a preceptor to new LVNs and CMAs following 6 months of employment. Participates in performance improvement process initiatives within JPS Health Network and assigned department. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

LVN PRN - Medicine Specialty Clinic 1350

Job Summary: The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) PRN is responsible for the total nursing care of assigned patients in accordance with physicians' orders under the guidance and supervision of the nurse in charge. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities: Delivers quality nursing care to assigned group of patients while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury. Records patients' medical information and vital signs. Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in patients' conditions. Conducts specified laboratory tests. Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records. Completes documentation to meet regulatory standards, policies, and procedures. Provides patient education directed towards identified knowledge deficits. Guides, educates, and provides leadership as a preceptor to new LVNs and CMAs following 6 months of employment. Participates in performance improvement process initiatives within JPS Health Network and assigned department. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

LVN - Occupational Health

Job Summary: The Licensed Vocational Nurse I is responsible for the total nursing care of assigned patients in accordance with provider's orders under the guidance and supervision of the nurse in charge. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities: Delivers quality nursing care to assigned groups of patients while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury. Records patients' medical information and vital signs. Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in patients' conditions. Conducts specified laboratory tests. Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records. Completes documentation to meet regulatory standards, policies, and procedures. Provides patient education directed towards identified knowledge deficits. Guides, educates, and provides leadership as a preceptor to LVNs and non-licensed clinical staff, as directed. Participates in performance improvement process initiatives within JPS Health Network and assigned department. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

2 months ago

Nurse Case Manager - Inpatient

Description: The Nurse Case Manager - Inpatient is responsible for coordinating the care and service of assigned patients with physicians, nurses, social workers and other members of the healthcare team to facilitate the progression of care from hospital admission through discharge. The Nurse Case Manager- Inpatient is also responsible for ensuring that the patient is placed in the appropriate level of care while monitoring the utilization of healthcare resources and discharge planning to achieve the desired clinical, financial, and resource utilization outcomes. Typical Duties: Provides an assessment for all observation status patients prior to observation placement. The patient is to be assessed throughout the shift to determine discharge readiness or the need to convert to an inpatient status by using the approved medical appropriateness criteria and all third-party payer regulatory requirement. Performs initial status review and level of care placement on all patients in an inpatient status using approved medical appropriate criteria in addition to third-party payer regulatory requirements. Conducts an initial clinical assessment on assigned patients as well as discharge planning assessment prior to admission, at the time of admission, or at discharge. Meets directly with the patient, family, and/or representative to assess needs and develop an individualized discharge plan based on the patient’s medical diagnosis, treatment plan, financial resources, and psychosocial issues, etc. Reassesses the discharge plan throughout the patient’s hospitalization with input from the healthcare team and patient, family, and/or representative and modifying as needed. Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary care team to ensure all needed clinical information is provided to the appropriate entities for the assigned level of care and supports the concurrent appeal process for any reduction in level of care or denial as requested. Maintains active communication with the patient, family, and/or representative, physicians, nursing and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team to effect timely, appropriate patient management; documents each component of the case management process and related activities. Identifies appropriate services not related to admission and assists in arrangement of services on an outpatient basis. Leads the Unit’s daily interdisciplinary rounds to ensure a comprehensive plan of care is developed, including identification of patient needs, assignment of tasks to resolve clinical issues, review of discharge barriers, and identification of discharge planning options. Generates referrals to the Case Management Physician Advisor according to departmental policies. Serves as an educational resource for physician, nursing staff and others concerning case management strategies essential in meeting the organization’s quality, utilization, financial and customer satisfaction objectives. Performs other related job duties as assigned.

2 months ago

Clinical RN - Sepsis

Job Summary: The Clinical RN - Sepsis is responsible for data collection, data entry, and analysis of Sepsis data. This job will also be responsible for review of clinical data for regulatory data submission in real time and identification and communication of trends and patterns in data that will facilitate immediate improvement. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities: Facilitates clinical performance improvement of the Sepsis program including evaluation of current performance, planning improvement initiatives, and ongoing measurement and evaluation of the program. Expedites clinical improvement initiatives and adherence to the Sepsis guidelines for development, ongoing review, and implementation of evidence-based improvement initiatives. Acts as a consultant to the staff on Sepsis guidelines, initiatives, and data collection. Serves as a resource to the staff and assists with planning group processes, targeting improvement initiatives and strategies and facilitating internal change. Collaborates with the Sepsis Coordinator to identify and prioritize key Quality Improvement projects. Manages the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of improvement plans. Ensures successful implementation of improvement programs integrating clinical and operational aspects. Assists with group processes to accomplish project objectives and engages active participation of all project team members including physicians and front line staff. Facilitates interdisciplinary and cross-departmental process improvement and reengineering initiatives using appropriate quality tools, methods, and change strategies. Assists departments and teams in developing appropriate indicators and measures of performance for the Sepsis program including tools and strategies for ongoing performance measurement. Identifies gaps and makes recommendations for process change. Assists with the use of the Rapid Cycle Improvement Process to accelerate change. Educates staff on the use of the Sepsis guidelines and uses LEAN strategies, tools, and methods. Demonstrates and integrates knowledge of improvement model and framework into daily performance. Anticipates customer needs and manages the provision of services to all customers, including patients, physicians, hospital departments, and staff. Performs other duties as assigned. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

LVN - Stop Six Health Center

Job Summary: The Licensed Vocational Nurse II is responsible for the total nursing care of assigned patients in accordance with provider's orders under the guidance and supervision of the nurse in charge. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities: Delivers quality nursing care to assigned groups of patients while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury. Records patients' medical information and vital signs. Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in patients' conditions. Conducts specified laboratory tests. Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records. Completes documentation to meet regulatory standards, policies, and procedures. Provides patient education directed towards identified knowledge deficits. Guides, educates, and provides leadership as a preceptor to LVNs and non-licensed clinical staff, as directed. Participates in performance improvement process initiatives within JPS Health Network and assigned department. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

LVN - Healing Wings Clinic - Some Travel Required

Job Summary: The Licensed Vocational Nurse II is responsible for the total nursing care of assigned patients in accordance with provider's orders under the guidance and supervision of the nurse in charge. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities: Delivers quality nursing care to assigned groups of patients while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury. Records patients' medical information and vital signs. Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in patients' conditions. Conducts specified laboratory tests. Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records. Completes documentation to meet regulatory standards, policies, and procedures. Provides patient education directed towards identified knowledge deficits. Guides, educates, and provides leadership as a preceptor to LVNs and non-licensed clinical staff, as directed. Participates in performance improvement process initiatives within JPS Health Network and assigned department. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

LVN - Medical Home Southwest

Job Summary: The Licensed Vocational Nurse I is responsible for the total nursing care of assigned patients in accordance with provider's orders under the guidance and supervision of the nurse in charge. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities: Delivers quality nursing care to assigned groups of patients while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury. Records patients' medical information and vital signs. Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in patients' conditions. Conducts specified laboratory tests. Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records. Completes documentation to meet regulatory standards, policies, and procedures. Provides patient education directed towards identified knowledge deficits. Guides, educates, and provides leadership as a preceptor to LVNs and non-licensed clinical staff, as directed. Participates in performance improvement process initiatives within JPS Health Network and assigned department. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

2 months ago

MET RN - Days

Description: The Medical Emergency Team (MET) Nurse is specialized in providing critical medical care and specialized treatment to patients who are critically injured or severely ill. The MET Nurse responds to urgent and emergent patient needs including sepsis, inpatient stroke activations, and standard ICU nursing needs and performs triage while considering physical and psychosocial elements. The MET Nurse is an elite nurse who serves as a clinical expert and resource in the specialized care of critically injured/ill patients. Typical Duties: Provides proper patient care for patients and families including triaging patients and determining priority of care based on physical, psychological, and social needs as well as patient flow through the emergency care system. Assists physicians in hospital emergency departments, ambulances, helicopters, and urgent care centers, etc. to include administering and documenting medication. Responds to all MET calls, Code Blues, and Code Strokes within 5 minutes; contacts Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Team Leader for back-up when unavailable. Maintains documentation for all MET, Code Blue calls, and/or activations. Reviews identified MET patients in system on an hourly basis. Rounds on potential MET patients and collaborates with primary RN for further interventions. Facilitates in-patient staff documents on Code Narrator when necessary. Attends scheduled case review, Resuscitation Readiness Committee, and Critical Care Committee meetings. Serves as a clinical expert and resource in the specialized care of patients through assessment, communication, immediate interventions, patient and/or family education, and support. Delivers nursing care to patients; educates patient, family, and team on identified knowledge deficits, treatment planning and pain management. Provides emotional support utilizing the nursing process. Anticipates deteriorating life sign patterns or equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate action. Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records; directs patient care with regard to age and developmental stage, presenting complaint, and pertinent medical history. Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses. Monitors, records, and reports symptoms and changes in patients' conditions. Performs other job related duties as assigned.

LVN - Medicine Specialty Clinic 1400

Job Summary: The Licensed Vocational Nurse II is responsible for the total nursing care of assigned patients in accordance with provider's orders under the guidance and supervision of the nurse in charge. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities: Delivers quality nursing care to assigned groups of patients while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury. Records patients' medical information and vital signs. Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in patients' conditions. Conducts specified laboratory tests. Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records. Completes documentation to meet regulatory standards, policies, and procedures. Provides patient education directed towards identified knowledge deficits. Guides, educates, and provides leadership as a preceptor to LVNs and non-licensed clinical staff, as directed. Participates in performance improvement process initiatives within JPS Health Network and assigned department. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

LVN - Pediatric Clinic

JPS Health Network Dalworthington Gardens, TX

Job Summary: The Licensed Vocational Nurse II is responsible for the total nursing care of assigned patients in accordance with provider's orders under the guidance and supervision of the nurse in charge. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities: Delivers quality nursing care to assigned groups of patients while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury. Records patients' medical information and vital signs. Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in patients' conditions. Conducts specified laboratory tests. Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records. Completes documentation to meet regulatory standards, policies, and procedures. Provides patient education directed towards identified knowledge deficits. Guides, educates, and provides leadership as a preceptor to LVNs and non-licensed clinical staff, as directed. Participates in performance improvement process initiatives within JPS Health Network and assigned department. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

LVN - Southeast Medical Home (Arlington)

Job Summary: The Licensed Vocational Nurse II is responsible for the total nursing care of assigned patients in accordance with provider's orders under the guidance and supervision of the nurse in charge. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities: Delivers quality nursing care to assigned groups of patients while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury. Records patients' medical information and vital signs. Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in patients' conditions. Conducts specified laboratory tests. Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records. Completes documentation to meet regulatory standards, policies, and procedures. Provides patient education directed towards identified knowledge deficits. Guides, educates, and provides leadership as a preceptor to LVNs and non-licensed clinical staff, as directed. Participates in performance improvement process initiatives within JPS Health Network and assigned department. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

LVN - Northeast Health Center (Euless)

JPS Health Network Euless, TX

Job Summary: The Licensed Vocational Nurse II is responsible for the total nursing care of assigned patients in accordance with provider's orders under the guidance and supervision of the nurse in charge. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities: Delivers quality nursing care to assigned groups of patients while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury. Records patients' medical information and vital signs. Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in patients' conditions. Conducts specified laboratory tests. Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records. Completes documentation to meet regulatory standards, policies, and procedures. Provides patient education directed towards identified knowledge deficits. Guides, educates, and provides leadership as a preceptor to LVNs and non-licensed clinical staff, as directed. Participates in performance improvement process initiatives within JPS Health Network and assigned department. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

RN - Healing Wings (PICC Experience Preferred)

Job Summary: The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, directs, implements, and assists to provide quality patient care for assigned patients. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities: Plans, assesses, directs, implements and provides quality patient care for assigned patients to include modifying nursing care, medication administration and discharge planning. Provides education directed towards individualized patient needs utilizing the nursing process in coordination with policies and procedures. Monitors changes in patient condition to include recording and reporting symptoms, assessing vital signs and intervening when appropriate. Performs complete data collection from patient presenting complaints and pertinent history. Collaborates with patients to identify treatment plan goals, and discharges patients as appropriate with a written discharge plan. Encourages family participation as appropriate for age and situation. Delivers nursing care to patients including assessment and planning of education directed towards identified knowledge deficits, treatment, pain management, and discharge utilizing the nursing process. Documents accurately in medical records, on forms, and in the computer entering appropriate orders, patient charges, and or other information, meeting standards, policy, and procedures. Delivers quality care by using multi-disciplinary team strategies and minimizing the risk of infection, harm, or injury. Maintains accurate detailed reports and records and directs care with regard to age and developmental stage, presenting complaint, and pertinent history. Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments, staff, patients, and visitors. Anticipates deteriorating life sign patterns or equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate action. Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions. Collaborates with patient care team members on patient care plan, incorporating consistent use of hand-off communication. Conducts and coordinates patient care and patient transfers in accordance with EMTALA regulations, as applicable. Performs additional department-specific functions as outlined in department procedures. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

LVN - Viola Pitts/Como Clinic

JPS Health Network Arlington, TX

Job Summary: The Licensed Vocational Nurse II is responsible for the total nursing care of assigned patients in accordance with provider's orders under the guidance and supervision of the nurse in charge. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities: Delivers quality nursing care to assigned groups of patients while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury. Records patients' medical information and vital signs. Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in patients' conditions. Conducts specified laboratory tests. Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records. Completes documentation to meet regulatory standards, policies, and procedures. Provides patient education directed towards identified knowledge deficits. Guides, educates, and provides leadership as a preceptor to LVNs and non-licensed clinical staff, as directed. Participates in performance improvement process initiatives within JPS Health Network and assigned department. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

LVN - Bardin Road Specialty Clinic - Arlington

Job Summary: The Licensed Vocational Nurse II is responsible for the total nursing care of assigned patients in accordance with provider's orders under the guidance and supervision of the nurse in charge. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities: Delivers quality nursing care to assigned groups of patients while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury. Records patients' medical information and vital signs. Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in patients' conditions. Conducts specified laboratory tests. Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records. Completes documentation to meet regulatory standards, policies, and procedures. Provides patient education directed towards identified knowledge deficits. Guides, educates, and provides leadership as a preceptor to LVNs and non-licensed clinical staff, as directed. Participates in performance improvement process initiatives within JPS Health Network and assigned department. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

RN - Trauma Nurse Clinician - Days

Job Summary: The Trauma Nurse Clinician (TNC) is responsible for the delivery of quality patient care through assessment, planning, direction, implementation, and providing quality patient care for assigned patients including education directed toward individualizes patient needs utilizing the nursing process in coordination with policies and procedures. This position directs patient care for licensed and ancillary personnel. The TNC is responsible for managing a caseload of patients admitted to the Trauma Center by facilitating, coordinating, and enhancing care through clinical expertise, communication, and implementation of quality management protocols and defined standards of care to minimize complications, maximize effective communications and patient safety, optimize care of the patient, and support efficient use of resources. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities: Collaborates with physicians, advanced practitioners, and other members of the health care team to facilitate quality and efficient multidisciplinary care. Delivers nursing care to assigned group of patients to include education directed towards identified knowledge deficits, treatment planning, pain management, medication administration and discharge planning utilizing the nursing process. Serves as mentor to other nurses in the care of injured patients. Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions. Monitors, records, and reports symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions. Performs complete data collection from patient presenting complaints and pertinent history. Collaborates with patients to identify treatment plan goals, and discharges patients as appropriate with a written discharge plan. Encourages family participation as appropriate for age and situation. Anticipates deteriorating life sign patterns or equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate action. Collaborates with patient care team members on patient care plan, incorporating consistent use of hand-off communication. Conducts and coordinates patient care and patient transfers in accordance with EMTALA regulations, as applicable. Provides trauma nursing services across the continuum of care, facilitates physician awareness, and remains engaged in the clinical management of the defined patient population. Completes timely rounds on clients and families to educate them on the progression of the disease process and reinforce the plan of care. Coordinates referrals and facilitates resources to client/family based on identified needs. Identifies deviation/potential deviation from standard and intervenes when possible. Participates in PI event initiatives and demonstrates event resolution through records of PI events. Collaborates with Trauma Program Leadership and PI Specialist(s) to verify the accuracy of data entered into the trauma registry. Accountable for timeliness and accuracy of case review, PI documentation, and projects. Participates in the delivery of trauma education programs to members of the multidisciplinary team involved in the care of trauma patients. Demonstrates customer service behavior to all health care providers, pre-hospital providers, outside hospitals, clients, families, and peers/coworkers. Maintains a safe and clean working environment ensuring compliance with procedural rules and regulations. Performs patient rounds to monitor patient experience, the standard of care deviations and/or potential deviations, patient education, and clinical assistance as needed. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Part-time

Nurse Case Manager - Inpatient, Part-Time

Description: The Nurse Case Manager - Inpatient is responsible for coordinating the care and service of assigned patients with physicians, nurses, social workers and other members of the healthcare team to facilitate the progression of care from hospital admission through discharge. The Nurse Case Manager- Inpatient is also responsible for ensuring that the patient is placed in the appropriate level of care while monitoring the utilization of healthcare resources and discharge planning to achieve the desired clinical, financial, and resource utilization outcomes. Typical Duties: Provides an assessment for all observation status patients prior to observation placement. The patient is to be assessed throughout the shift to determine discharge readiness or the need to convert to an inpatient status by using the approved medical appropriateness criteria and all third-party payer regulatory requirement. Performs initial status review and level of care placement on all patients in an inpatient status using approved medical appropriate criteria in addition to third-party payer regulatory requirements. Conducts an initial clinical assessment on assigned patients as well as discharge planning assessment prior to admission, at the time of admission, or at discharge. Meets directly with the patient, family, and/or representative to assess needs and develop an individualized discharge plan based on the patient’s medical diagnosis, treatment plan, financial resources, and psychosocial issues, etc. Reassesses the discharge plan throughout the patient’s hospitalization with input from the healthcare team and patient, family, and/or representative and modifying as needed. Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary care team to ensure all needed clinical information is provided to the appropriate entities for the assigned level of care and supports the concurrent appeal process for any reduction in level of care or denial as requested. Maintains active communication with the patient, family, and/or representative, physicians, nursing and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team to effect timely, appropriate patient management; documents each component of the case management process and related activities. Identifies appropriate services not related to admission and assists in arrangement of services on an outpatient basis. Leads the Unit’s daily interdisciplinary rounds to ensure a comprehensive plan of care is developed, including identification of patient needs, assignment of tasks to resolve clinical issues, review of discharge barriers, and identification of discharge planning options. Generates referrals to the Case Management Physician Advisor according to departmental policies. Serves as an educational resource for physician, nursing staff and others concerning case management strategies essential in meeting the organization’s quality, utilization, financial and customer satisfaction objectives. Performs other related job duties as assigned.

RN - OR - Nights

Job Summary: The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, directs, implements, and assists to provide quality patient care for assigned patients. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities: Plans, assesses, directs, implements and provides quality patient care for assigned patients to include modifying nursing care, medication administration and discharge planning. Provides education directed towards individualized patient needs utilizing the nursing process in coordination with policies and procedures. Monitors changes in patient condition to include recording and reporting symptoms, assessing vital signs and intervening when appropriate. Performs complete data collection from patient presenting complaints and pertinent history. Collaborates with patients to identify treatment plan goals, and discharges patients as appropriate with a written discharge plan. Encourages family participation as appropriate for age and situation. Delivers nursing care to patients including assessment and planning of education directed towards identified knowledge deficits, treatment, pain management, and discharge utilizing the nursing process. Documents accurately in medical records, on forms, and in the computer entering appropriate orders, patient charges, and or other information, meeting standards, policy, and procedures. Delivers quality care by using multi-disciplinary team strategies and minimizing the risk of infection, harm, or injury. Maintains accurate detailed reports and records and directs care with regard to age and developmental stage, presenting complaint, and pertinent history. Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments, staff, patients, and visitors. Anticipates deteriorating life sign patterns or equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate action. Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions. Collaborates with patient care team members on patient care plan, incorporating consistent use of hand-off communication. Conducts and coordinates patient care and patient transfers in accordance with EMTALA regulations, as applicable. Performs additional department-specific functions as outlined in department procedures. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Nurse Case Manager - Utilization Review

Description: The Nurse Case Manager - Inpatient is responsible for coordinating the care and service of assigned patients with physicians, nurses, social workers and other members of the healthcare team to facilitate the progression of care from hospital admission through discharge. The Nurse Case Manager- Inpatient is also responsible for ensuring that the patient is placed in the appropriate level of care while monitoring the utilization of healthcare resources and discharge planning to achieve the desired clinical, financial, and resource utilization outcomes. Typical Duties: Provides an assessment for all observation status patients prior to observation placement. The patient is to be assessed throughout the shift to determine discharge readiness or the need to convert to an inpatient status by using the approved medical appropriateness criteria and all third-party payer regulatory requirement. Performs initial status review and level of care placement on all patients in an inpatient status using approved medical appropriate criteria in addition to third-party payer regulatory requirements. Conducts an initial clinical assessment on assigned patients as well as discharge planning assessment prior to admission, at the time of admission, or at discharge. Meets directly with the patient, family, and/or representative to assess needs and develop an individualized discharge plan based on the patient’s medical diagnosis, treatment plan, financial resources, and psychosocial issues, etc. Reassesses the discharge plan throughout the patient’s hospitalization with input from the healthcare team and patient, family, and/or representative and modifying as needed. Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary care team to ensure all needed clinical information is provided to the appropriate entities for the assigned level of care and supports the concurrent appeal process for any reduction in level of care or denial as requested. Maintains active communication with the patient, family, and/or representative, physicians, nursing and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team to effect timely, appropriate patient management; documents each component of the case management process and related activities. Identifies appropriate services not related to admission and assists in arrangement of services on an outpatient basis. Leads the Unit’s daily interdisciplinary rounds to ensure a comprehensive plan of care is developed, including identification of patient needs, assignment of tasks to resolve clinical issues, review of discharge barriers, and identification of discharge planning options. Generates referrals to the Case Management Physician Advisor according to departmental policies. Serves as an educational resource for physician, nursing staff and others concerning case management strategies essential in meeting the organization’s quality, utilization, financial and customer satisfaction objectives. Performs other related job duties as assigned.

LVN - Surgical Specialty - Oral Surgery

Job Summary: The Licensed Vocational Nurse II is responsible for the total nursing care of assigned patients in accordance with provider's orders under the guidance and supervision of the nurse in charge. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities: Delivers quality nursing care to assigned groups of patients while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury. Records patients' medical information and vital signs. Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in patients' conditions. Conducts specified laboratory tests. Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records. Completes documentation to meet regulatory standards, policies, and procedures. Provides patient education directed towards identified knowledge deficits. Guides, educates, and provides leadership as a preceptor to LVNs and non-licensed clinical staff, as directed. Participates in performance improvement process initiatives within JPS Health Network and assigned department. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

LVN

LVN - Surgical Specialty Ear/Nose/Throat - Days

Job Summary: The Licensed Vocational Nurse II is responsible for the total nursing care of assigned patients in accordance with provider's orders under the guidance and supervision of the nurse in charge. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities: Delivers quality nursing care to assigned groups of patients while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury. Records patients' medical information and vital signs. Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in patients' conditions. Conducts specified laboratory tests. Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records. Completes documentation to meet regulatory standards, policies, and procedures. Provides patient education directed towards identified knowledge deficits. Guides, educates, and provides leadership as a preceptor to LVNs and non-licensed clinical staff, as directed. Participates in performance improvement process initiatives within JPS Health Network and assigned department. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

RN - Trauma Nurse Clinician - Nights