Description Summary: Provides care under supervision of physician or registered nurses for clinic patients, according to established standards and practices. Performs various lab procedures when necessary and in accordance with competency. Responsibilities: <ul><li> Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. </li><li> Under the direction of the physician; performs basic patient care duties including, but not limited to, obtaining vital signs, weighing patients, and collecting specimens including phlebotomy (specific to site). Assists provider(s) in examination and treatment of patients and with procedures. Assist with patient flow through the clinic.</li><li> Answers phone/records phone messages, and assists provider(s) with patient related calls.</li><li> Assists in scheduling test appointment, results and pre-certification.</li><li> Documents any information related to patient.</li><li> Assists provider(s) with medication refills.</li><li> Administers medications/immunizations according to provider order.</li><li> Cleans and restocks exam rooms. Cleans equipment in accordance with policy. Orders stock supplies from supply department (specific to site maintains sterile technique and utilizes universal protocol.</li><li> Performs routine clerical duties assigned, including but not limited to locating patient charts, filing and the completion of routine forms.</li><li> Attends/completes required meetings and in-service training and performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>CERT</li><li>LVN License in state of employment or compact</li><li>BLS</li></ul> Work Type: Full Time <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?rxjeLQdNrJWgaXJ64PbEcwt" width="0" height="0" />

**Clinic Patient Care Provider**

Provides care under the supervision of a physician or registered nurses for clinic patients, according to established standards and practices. Performs various lab procedures when necessary and in accordance with competency.

**Job Description**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Under the direction of the physician, performs basic patient care duties including, but not limited to, obtaining vital signs, weighing patients, and collecting specimens including phlebotomy (specific to site). Assists provider(s) in examination and treatment of patients and with procedures. Assists with patient flow through the clinic.
- Answers phone/records phone messages, and assists provider(s) with patient-related calls.
- Assists in scheduling test appointments, results, and pre-certification.
- Documents any information related to patients.
- Assists provider(s) with medication refills.
- Administers medications/immunizations according to provider order.
- Cleans and restocks exam rooms. Cleans equipment in accordance with policy. Orders stock supplies from the supply department (specific to site) and maintains sterile technique while utilizing universal protocol.
- Performs routine clerical duties assigned, including but not limited to locating patient charts, filing, and the completion of routine forms.
- Attends/completes required meetings and in-service training and performs other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**

- CERT
- LVN License in state of employment or compact
- BLS

**Work Type**

Full Time

Lvn, Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic -Hiring Incentive Available- Tyler Specialty Pulmonary

Description Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li> Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.</li><li> Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.</li><li> Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.</li><li> Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.</li><li> Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources. </li></ul> Job Requirements: Education/Skills <ul><li>Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred</li></ul> Experience <ul><li>1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred</li></ul> Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications <ul><li>BLS required</li><li>RN License in state of employment or compact</li></ul> Work Schedule: 7PM - 7AM Work Type: Full Time<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?IPuVZBSAywkvo0mQP3lYogu" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse**

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to focus on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

**Job Description**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with their level of practice.
- Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
- Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

**Requirements**

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
- 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
- BLS required
- RN License in state of employment or compact

**Work Schedule**

7 PM - 7 AM

**Work Type**

Full Time

RN, Registered Nurse - Observation

Description Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li> Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.</li><li> Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.</li><li> Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.</li><li> Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.</li><li> Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources. </li></ul> Job Requirements: Education/Skills <ul><li>Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred</li></ul> Experience <ul><li>1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred</li></ul> Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications <ul><li>BLS required</li><li>RN License in state of employment or compact</li></ul> Position Requirements: Education/Skills <ul><li>All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.</li><li> New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and an Emergency Department- specific competency validation.</li><li> All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program's tracking software.</li><li> Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.</li></ul> Experience <ul><li>One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.</li></ul> Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications <ul><li>Current ACLS certification required</li><li>Current PALS certification required</li><li>Current TNCC certification required</li></ul> In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame. Credential Grace Periods: If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level. <ul><li>Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.</li><li> Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty. </li></ul> Credential Grace Periods for Experienced Associates Grace Periods for New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty Basic Life Support (BLS) No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire. Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire. Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire. Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. STABLE (Neonatal Education) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. Work Schedule: 7PM - 7AM Work Type: Full Time<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?zPmOhlXovcbWqVixmuZCWAv" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse**

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to focus on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

**Job Description**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with their level of practice.
- Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
- Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

**Requirements**

- Education/Skills: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Experience: 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
- Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: BLS required; RN License in state of employment or compact.
- All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
- New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial onboarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and an Emergency Department-specific competency validation.
- All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program's tracking software.
- Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.

**Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications**

- Current ACLS certification required.
- Current PALS certification required.
- Current TNCC certification required.

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

**Credential Grace Periods**

If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.

- Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
- Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.

**Work Schedule**

7 PM - 7 AM

**Work Type**

Full Time

RN, Registered Nurse - Christus Pine Street Emergency Department - Full Time

Description Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li> Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.</li><li> Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.</li><li> Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.</li><li> Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.</li><li> Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources. </li></ul> Job Requirements: Education/Skills <ul><li>Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred</li></ul> Experience <ul><li>1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred</li></ul> Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications <ul><li>BLS required</li><li>RN License in state of employment or compact</li></ul> Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?y3p4wrJt0Bj%2f2ac5%2bP69JAw" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse**

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to focus on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

**Job Description**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with their level of practice.
- Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
- Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

**Requirements**

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
- 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
- BLS required
- RN License in state of employment or compact

**Work Schedule**

5 Days - 8 Hours

**Work Type**

Full Time

RN, Registered Nurse OR Circulator - Ortho & Spine Surgery Center

Description Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li> Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.</li><li> Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.</li><li> Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.</li><li> Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.</li><li> Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources. </li></ul> Job Requirements: Education/Skills <ul><li>Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred</li></ul> Experience <ul><li>1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred</li></ul> Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications <ul><li>BLS required</li><li>RN License in state of employment or compact</li></ul> Position Requirements: Education/Skills <ul><li>All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.</li><li> New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and an Emergency Department- specific competency validation.</li><li> All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program's tracking software.</li><li> Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.</li></ul> Experience <ul><li>One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.</li></ul> Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications <ul><li>Current ACLS certification required</li><li>Current PALS certification required</li><li>Current TNCC certification required</li></ul> In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame. Credential Grace Periods: If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level. <ul><li>Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.</li><li> Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty. </li></ul> Credential Grace Periods for Experienced Associates Grace Periods for New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty Basic Life Support (BLS) No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire. Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire. Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire. Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. STABLE (Neonatal Education) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. Work Type: Full Time<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?dl8zXVO9nacmS3K6jGeenAx" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse**

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to focus on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

**Job Description**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with their level of practice.
- Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
- Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

**Requirements**

- Education/Skills: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Experience: 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
- Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: BLS required; RN License in state of employment or compact.

**Position Requirements**

- All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
- New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial onboarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and an Emergency Department-specific competency validation.
- All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program's tracking software.
- Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.

**Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications**

- Current ACLS certification required.
- Current PALS certification required.
- Current TNCC certification required.

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

**Credential Grace Periods**

If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.

- Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
- Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.

**Work Type**

Full Time

RN, Registered Nurse - Emergency Care Center

Description Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li> Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.</li><li> Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.</li><li> Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.</li><li> Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.</li><li> Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources. </li></ul> Job Requirements: Education/Skills <ul><li>Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred</li></ul> Experience <ul><li>1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred</li></ul> Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications <ul><li>BLS required</li><li>RN License in state of employment or compact</li></ul> Work Schedule: 7AM - 7PM Work Type: Part Time<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?gYSiiVEV0RkVITr3vQqV2wy" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse**

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to focus on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

**Job Description**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with their level of practice.
- Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
- Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

**Requirements**

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
- 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
- BLS required
- RN License in state of employment or compact

**Work Schedule**

7AM - 7PM

**Work Type**

Part Time

Registered Nurse, Acute Medsurgical A - Part Time

Description Summary: Responsible for the management and communication of denials/appeals received from third party payers, managed care companies, and/or government entities/auditors related to medical necessity and/or level of care. This associate will be a liaison and point of contact for clinical denials and appeal inquiries. The Clinical Appeals Nurse will review each case identified/referred for appeal based on Milliman Care Guidelines (MCG), InterQual, and/or other relevant guidelines, determined the viability of the appeal, and manage the appeal process. The Clinical Appeals Nurse is responsible for appealing all inappropriate denials through all possible levels of the appeal process. The RN Clinical Appeals Nurse will actively manage, maintain and communicate denial/appeal activity to appropriate stakeholders, and report suspected or emerging trends related to payer denials. Working with Case Management leadership, this individual will orchestrate education and other performance improvement initiatives to impact clinical quality, improve efficiency and mitigate lost revenue related to medical necessity denials. Key Performance and trends related to denials/appeals will be reported to the facility. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Focuses on the review and analysis of governmental denial rationales and provides appropriate medical necessity appeal services</li><li>Review governmental contractors response letter in comparison to the medical records</li><li>Communicates with facility regarding missing or insufficient medical documentation</li><li>Review medical documentation for adherence to Medicare guidelines relating to inpatient services (or other Medicare issues) and draft appropriate appeal letters based upon professional clinical opinion as to the medical necessity of the services provided</li><li>Research issues using federal or law, federal regulations, and relevant CMS policies Communicates with members of the healthcare team identifying root causes for potential denials</li><li>Communicates with the CMO/VPMA regarding appeals and obtain signature for appeals</li><li>Assures all discussions and appeals are filed timely</li><li>Completes data entry in the Denial database for tracking, trends, and analysis</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Associate's Degree in Nursing</li><li>RN License in state of employment or compact</li></ul> Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at . <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?4ZUswcWR7Gs7y4e3q6s8owz" width="0" height="0" />

**Clinical Appeals Nurse**

Responsible for the management and communication of denials/appeals received from third party payers, managed care companies, and/or government entities/auditors related to medical necessity and/or level of care. This associate will be a liaison and point of contact for clinical denials and appeal inquiries. The Clinical Appeals Nurse will review each case identified/referred for appeal based on Milliman Care Guidelines (MCG), InterQual, and/or other relevant guidelines, determine the viability of the appeal, and manage the appeal process. The Clinical Appeals Nurse is responsible for appealing all inappropriate denials through all possible levels of the appeal process. The RN Clinical Appeals Nurse will actively manage, maintain, and communicate denial/appeal activity to appropriate stakeholders, and report suspected or emerging trends related to payer denials. Working with Case Management leadership, this individual will orchestrate education and other performance improvement initiatives to impact clinical quality, improve efficiency, and mitigate lost revenue related to medical necessity denials. Key performance and trends related to denials/appeals will be reported to the facility.

**Job Description**

- Focuses on the review and analysis of governmental denial rationales and provides appropriate medical necessity appeal services
- Review governmental contractors response letter in comparison to the medical records
- Communicates with facility regarding missing or insufficient medical documentation
- Review medical documentation for adherence to Medicare guidelines relating to inpatient services (or other Medicare issues) and draft appropriate appeal letters based upon professional clinical opinion as to the medical necessity of the services provided
- Research issues using federal law, federal regulations, and relevant CMS policies; communicates with members of the healthcare team identifying root causes for potential denials
- Communicates with the CMO/VPMA regarding appeals and obtains signature for appeals
- Assures all discussions and appeals are filed timely
- Completes data entry in the denial database for tracking, trends, and analysis

**Requirements**

- Associate's Degree in Nursing
- RN License in state of employment or compact

**Work Type**

Full Time

Appeals AND Grievance Registered Nurse II - Tlra Clinical Appeals

Description Summary: The RN Care Manager (CM) II works with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to develop a plan of care for each assigned patient from admission through discharge. The CM ensures that the patient is progressing toward desired outcomes by continuously monitoring patient care through assessments and/or evaluations. Assesses and responds to patient/family needs by coordinating efforts of other team members. Identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective patient care. The CM plans effectively to meet patient need, manage length of stay and promote efficient utilization of resources to include the facilitation of patient care across the continuum, intervening as necessary to remove barriers to timely and efficient care delivery and reimbursement and resolves barriers that hinder effective patient care. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li> Coordinates/facilitates patient care progression throughout the continuum.</li><li> Implements and monitors the patient's plan of care to ensure effectiveness and appropriateness of services.</li><li> Identifies and escalates system barriers that are impeding diagnostic or treatment progress.</li><li> Proactively identifies and resolves delays and obstacles to discharge.</li><li> Uses advances conflict resolution skills as necessary to ensure timely resolution of issues.</li><li> Collaborates with medical staff, nursing staff, and ancillary staff to eliminate barriers to efficient delivery of care in the appropriate setting.</li><li> Ensures that all elements critical to the plan of care have been communicated to the patient/family and members of the healthcare team and are documented as necessary to assure continuity of care.</li><li> Manages all aspects of discharge planning for assigned patients.</li><li> Provide appropriate interventions which demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity toward cultural diversity and the religious, developmental, health literacy, and educational backgrounds of the patient population.</li><li> Assesses the patient's formal and informal support system as well as available benefits and/or community resources.</li><li> Meets directly with patient/family to assess needs and develop and individualized care plan in collaboration with the physician.</li><li> Ensures and maintains plan consensus from patient/family, physician and payor.</li><li> Provide education, information, direction, and support related to patient's goals of care.</li><li> Acts as patient advocate to develop treatment plan and coordinate patient care and to transition patient to the appropriate next level of care.</li><li> Demonstrates and promotes respect for the dignity and rights of every patient while adhering to the safety standards and practices of the organization and the nursing profession.</li><li> Collaborates with the physician and other health care professionals to promote appropriate use of medical center resources.</li><li> Provides information and support to patients and families, helping them access needed resources within the medical center and community.</li><li> Actively participates in clinical performance improvement activities involving length of stay, resource utilization, avoidable days, cost per case, and readmissions.</li><li> Measures effectiveness of interventions through direct communication with post-acute care providers, patients, and caregivers.</li><li> Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency.</li></ul> Job Requirements: Education/Skills <ul><li>BSN Degree from an accredited nursing program or demonstrated success in CHRISTUS RN Care Manager I position required.</li><li> Master's degree in nursing preferred.</li><li> Program management experience, including management of multiple projects at one time preferred.</li><li> Excellent verbal and written communication.</li><li> Critical and analytical thinking skills.</li><li> Demonstrated clinical competency.</li><li> Working knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, case management, performance improvement, and managed care reimbursement.</li><li> Understanding of pre-acute and post-acute levels of care and community resources.</li><li> Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payors, patients, and their families.</li></ul> Experience <ul><li>Three or more years clinical experience in clinical practice or demonstrated success in CHRISTUS RN Care Manager I position.</li><li> Case management and Utilization Review experience preferred.</li></ul> Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications <ul><li>RN License in state of employment or compact required.</li><li> Certification in Case Management or demonstrated success in CHRISTUS RN Care Manager I Position preferred.</li></ul> Work Type: Full Time<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?CUsWLd82v%2f%2boBERAtfPYHga" width="0" height="0" />

**RN Care Manager II**

The RN Care Manager (CM) II works with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to develop a plan of care for each assigned patient from admission through discharge. The CM ensures that the patient is progressing toward desired outcomes by continuously monitoring patient care through assessments and/or evaluations. Assesses and responds to patient/family needs by coordinating efforts of other team members. Identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective patient care. The CM plans effectively to meet patient needs, manage length of stay, and promote efficient utilization of resources to include the facilitation of patient care across the continuum, intervening as necessary to remove barriers to timely and efficient care delivery and reimbursement.

**Job Description**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Coordinates/facilitates patient care progression throughout the continuum.
- Implements and monitors the patient's plan of care to ensure effectiveness and appropriateness of services.
- Identifies and escalates system barriers that are impeding diagnostic or treatment progress.
- Proactively identifies and resolves delays and obstacles to discharge.
- Uses advanced conflict resolution skills as necessary to ensure timely resolution of issues.
- Collaborates with medical staff, nursing staff, and ancillary staff to eliminate barriers to efficient delivery of care in the appropriate setting.
- Ensures that all elements critical to the plan of care have been communicated to the patient/family and members of the healthcare team and are documented as necessary to assure continuity of care.
- Manages all aspects of discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Provides appropriate interventions which demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity toward cultural diversity and the religious, developmental, health literacy, and educational backgrounds of the patient population.
- Assesses the patient's formal and informal support system as well as available benefits and/or community resources.
- Meets directly with patient/family to assess needs and develop an individualized care plan in collaboration with the physician.
- Ensures and maintains plan consensus from patient/family, physician, and payor.
- Provides education, information, direction, and support related to patient's goals of care.
- Acts as patient advocate to develop treatment plan and coordinate patient care and to transition patient to the appropriate next level of care.
- Demonstrates and promotes respect for the dignity and rights of every patient while adhering to the safety standards and practices of the organization and the nursing profession.
- Collaborates with the physician and other health care professionals to promote appropriate use of medical center resources.
- Provides information and support to patients and families, helping them access needed resources within the medical center and community.
- Actively participates in clinical performance improvement activities involving length of stay, resource utilization, avoidable days, cost per case, and readmissions.
- Measures effectiveness of interventions through direct communication with post-acute care providers, patients, and caregivers.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency.

**Requirements**

- BSN Degree from an accredited nursing program or demonstrated success in CHRISTUS RN Care Manager I position required.
- Master's degree in nursing preferred.
- Program management experience, including management of multiple projects at one time preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Critical and analytical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated clinical competency.
- Working knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, case management, performance improvement, and managed care reimbursement.
- Understanding of pre-acute and post-acute levels of care and community resources.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payors, patients, and their families.

**Experience**

- Three or more years clinical experience in clinical practice or demonstrated success in CHRISTUS RN Care Manager I position.
- Case management and Utilization Review experience preferred.

**Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications**

- RN License in state of employment or compact required.
- Certification in Case Management or demonstrated success in CHRISTUS RN Care Manager I Position preferred.

**Work Type**

Full Time

Registered Nurse Care Manager-Health Plan Admin

Description Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Fracture Liaison & Occupational Health Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico Facility: CHRISTUS South New Mexico Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Specialty: Occupational Medicine, Urgent Care, Bone Health Summary: CHRISTUS Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Alamogordo, NM! This position will support both the Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) and Occupational Health/Urgent Care at our Alamogordo, NM location. This advanced practice provider will manage outpatient care for post-fracture patients, support primary/secondary fracture prevention, and deliver occupational health services, including injury care, DOT physicals, and walk-in urgent care. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Fracture Liaison Service (FLS): </li><li>Manage post-operative hip fracture patients and monitor bone healing </li><li>Order and interpret labs and DEXA scans </li><li>Prescribe medications to promote bone density and prevent future fractures </li><li>Provide ongoing primary and secondary fracture prevention care </li><li>Coordinate care with orthopedic surgery and primary care as needed </li><li>Occupational Health / Urgent Care: </li><li>Perform DOT physicals and pre-employment evaluations </li><li>Treat work-related injuries, including orthopedic-related cases </li><li>Provide urgent care services including wound care, laceration repair, suturing, splinting, and IV hydration as needed </li><li>Read initial X-rays and manage minor procedures </li><li>Accept walk-in patients for occupational health and minor urgent care needs </li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of New Mexico or willingness to obtain licensure upon credentialling </li><li>Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in Urgent Care or Primary Care preferred </li><li>Strong procedural skills (suturing, splinting, wound care) </li><li>Experience in bone health or occupational medicine preferred </li><li>Certification in Osteoporosis Management and Occupational Health required (can be completed after hire)</li><li>No new graduates at this time</li></ul> Contact Information: For more information or to express interest, please feel free to reach out at the contact information listed below or apply directly on our careers page. Contact: Reeve Delmas Phone: Email: reeve. org <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?UX9sCJX9cT%2fQ6ARmD%2fHMBwb" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Fracture Liaison & Occupational Health**

CHRISTUS Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Alamogordo, NM! This position will support both the Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) and Occupational Health/Urgent Care at our Alamogordo, NM location. This advanced practice provider will manage outpatient care for post-fracture patients, support primary/secondary fracture prevention, and deliver occupational health services, including injury care, DOT physicals, and walk-in urgent care.

**Job Description**

- Manage post-operative hip fracture patients and monitor bone healing
- Order and interpret labs and DEXA scans
- Prescribe medications to promote bone density and prevent future fractures
- Provide ongoing primary and secondary fracture prevention care
- Coordinate care with orthopedic surgery and primary care as needed
- Perform DOT physicals and pre-employment evaluations
- Treat work-related injuries, including orthopedic-related cases
- Provide urgent care services including wound care, laceration repair, suturing, splinting, and IV hydration as needed
- Read initial X-rays and manage minor procedures
- Accept walk-in patients for occupational health and minor urgent care needs

**Requirements**

- Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of New Mexico or willingness to obtain licensure upon credentialing
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in Urgent Care or Primary Care preferred
- Strong procedural skills (suturing, splinting, wound care)
- Experience in bone health or occupational medicine preferred
- Certification in Osteoporosis Management and Occupational Health required (can be completed after hire)
- No new graduates at this time

**Location**

Alamogordo, New Mexico

**Facility**

CHRISTUS South New Mexico

**Job Type**

Full-Time

**Schedule**

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

**Specialty**

Occupational Medicine, Urgent Care, Bone Health

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Occupational Medicine

Description Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li> Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.</li><li> Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.</li><li> Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.</li><li> Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.</li><li> Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources. </li></ul> Job Requirements: Education/Skills <ul><li>Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred</li></ul> Experience <ul><li>1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred</li></ul> Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications <ul><li>BLS required</li><li>RN License in state of employment or compact</li></ul> Position Requirements: Education/Skills <ul><li>All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.</li><li> New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and an Emergency Department- specific competency validation.</li><li> All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program's tracking software.</li><li> Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.</li></ul> Experience <ul><li>One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.</li></ul> Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications <ul><li>Current ACLS certification required</li><li>Current PALS certification required</li></ul> In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame. Credential Grace Periods: If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level. <ul><li>Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.</li><li> Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty. </li></ul> Credential Grace Periods for Experienced Associates Grace Periods for New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty Basic Life Support (BLS) No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire. Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire. Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire. Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. STABLE (Neonatal Education) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Full Time<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?j59S52RQbDouijGmjDSiNAc" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse**

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to focus on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

**Job Description**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with their level of practice.
- Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
- Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

**Requirements**

- Education/Skills: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Experience: 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
- Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: BLS required; RN License in state of employment or compact.
- All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
- New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial onboarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and an Emergency Department-specific competency validation.
- All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program's tracking software.
- Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.

**Benefits**

- Current ACLS certification required.
- Current PALS certification required.

**Work Schedule**

Multiple shifts available.

**Work Type**

Full Time.

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