Job: Advanced Health Practitioner - Oncology Job Category: 2 Professionals Position Summary The Advanced Health Practitioner who works under the supervision of a physician to provide direct patient care, patient and family education, psychological support, and survivorship planning from the time of diagnosis throughout the continuum of cancer care. The Advanced Health Practitioner scope of practice includes performing comprehensive assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic laboratory tests, performing invasive procedures, prescribing medications and treatments, ordering chemotherapy and biotherapy regimens, conducting health screenings, and providing patient and family education. The Advanced Health Practitioner serves as an educator, consultant, and liaison to healthcare providers caring for the patients across the continuum of care, which can include inpatient and outpatient services. The Advanced Health Practitioner performs administrative duties, including quality improvement activities, teaching, and hospital committee membership. Advanced Health Practitioner provides care and management of patients in collaboration with supervising physicians and through implementation of standardized procedures. Essential Functions -Manages the clinical course of patients with cancer with acute or chronic complaints and end-of-life and other health concerns. -Communicates and interacts effectively with patients, families, and staff, considering cultural differences. -Formulates an evidence-based treatment plan according to the interpretation and evaluation of all patient data. -Manages cancer survivors by performing a cancer-related review of systems to detect late and long-term effects of cancer treatment. -Performs comprehensive history and physical examinations on patients with cancer to assess normal and abnormal findings and identifies differential diagnoses on established and new patients. -Recognizes and initiates lifesaving procedures for oncologic emergencies and brings emergencies to the immediate attention of a physician. -Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions. -Performs core clinical practice competencies specific to the patient population. -Collaborates with other healthcare team members involved in patient treatment to ensure continuity of care. -Facilitates the coordination of advanced practice professional inpatient and outpatient care and services. -Fosters an environment of respect for patient privacy. -Obtains informed consent as indicated. -Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, orders blood products, collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, and performs screening and therapeutic procedures. -Orders consults for services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, I-imaging studies, and nursing services. -Prescribes medications and administers orders as indicated by patients' clinical status. -Presents cases to the tumor board. -Promotes, directs, evaluates, and manages safe patient care for patients being treated in the chemotherapy unit. -Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling. -Provides clinical support to treat patients for symptoms related to their disease and to assist the flow of patients who have oncologic or hematologic diagnoses. -Provides patient consultation via telephone or telehealth. -Participates in rounds with the interprofessional oncology team. -Serves as a cancer pain management resource to the medical center in outpatient and inpatient settings. -Uses and promotes approved standards of care, procedures, methods and techniques, safety precautions, and protocols in their application to the oncology patient population in all settings. -Writes orders and consultations to radiation oncology, writes orders for vascular access device placement for chemotherapy, and arranges for procedures and biopsies with the surgery and interventional radiology departments. -Writes orders for administration of blood products and chemotherapy agents under the direction and supervision of attending physicians. -Promotes and participates in the delivery of patient and family education on the cancer diagnosis, treatment, expected outcomes, and end-of-life issues, such as do-not-resuscitate orders, healthcare proxies, and advance directives. -Assists with completion of patients' disability and insurance forms as needed. -Mentors other staff and advanced practice colleagues as appropriate. -Participates in clinical research studies as determined by the needs of the program. -Participates in staff development and in-service education as requested. -Reviews patient eligibility for clinical trials. -Submits billing documentation within the employment model and state and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regulations. -Delegates duties according to authority appropriate for Texas Nursing Practice. -Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives. -Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled. -Performs other duties as assigned. -Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure. -Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Skills -Proficiency in clinical management of complex patients. -Current knowledge of the latest trends, skills, procedures, and protocols in hematology-oncology and internal medicine practice. -Ability to communicate with members of the interprofessional team with written and verbal proficiency. -Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients within specific age groups, human development stages, and cultural groups. -Ability to discuss sensitive topics, such as sexuality and end-of-life concerns. -Knowledge of clinical guidelines for survivorship care and treatment. -Awareness of quality benchmarks for oncology care. -Experience with conflict resolution. -Integrity and trustworthiness in resolving problems. -Skill in coordinating oncology patient care with other interprofessional staff. -Skill in interpersonal relationships, program development, critical thinking, and problem solving. -Strong ability to use data, computer systems, and electronic health records in support of care delivery. -Proficiency in billing rules and regulations. Work Experience -Five years' experience in a hospital or clinic setting is desirable. - Two years of related experience as an RN in an oncology setting preferred. -At least two years of successful practice as a nurse practitioner, preferably with experience in hematology-oncology preferred. Education Oncology nurse practitioner: -Master's or doctoral degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, an accrediting arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing required. -National board certification as a nurse practitioner from an agency accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties required. -Board certification as an oncology nurse practitioner (advanced oncology certified nurse practitioner) administered by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation required. -State nurse practitioner licensure required. -Basic life support (BLS) certification required upon hire. -Additional board certifications as required by certain specialties or departments. Physician assistant: -State physician assistant licensure required. -Educational requirements for oncology physician assistants can occur by one of three routes: graduation from a program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA); completion of an oncology residency for physician assistants (optional after attending physician assistant school); or on-the-job training (after graduating from an ARC-PA-accredited program). Physical Demands and Work Environment Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time 1 66 1 66 11-20 0 20 0-33 21-50 0 50 0-33 51-75 0 75 0-33 76-100 0 100 0-33 Movement % Time Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33 Crouch/Squat 0-33 Kneel/Crawl 0-33 Reach Above Shoulder 0-33 Reach Below Shoulder 0-33 Repetitive Arm None Repetitive Hand 0-33 Grasping 0-33 Squeezing 0-33 Climb Stairs None Walking Uneven 0-33 Walking Even 34-66 Environment % Time Indoors 67-100 Outdoors 0-33 Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 0-33 Equipment % Time Motor Vehicles None Foot Pedals None Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 0-33 Work near % Time Machinery None Electricity None Sharps 0-33 Chemicals 0-33 Fumes 0-33 Heights None Vision Depth Perception Required Color Required Peripheral Required Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR Sit 1 3 Stand 4 4.5 Walk 4 4.5<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?7R81h2CKPNLIooEaue22ewm" width="0" height="0" />

**Advanced Health Practitioner - Oncology**

The Advanced Health Practitioner works under the supervision of a physician to provide direct patient care, patient and family education, psychological support, and survivorship planning from the time of diagnosis throughout the continuum of cancer care. The scope of practice includes performing comprehensive assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic laboratory tests, performing invasive procedures, prescribing medications and treatments, ordering chemotherapy and biotherapy regimens, conducting health screenings, and providing patient and family education. The Advanced Health Practitioner serves as an educator, consultant, and liaison to healthcare providers caring for patients across the continuum of care, which can include inpatient and outpatient services. This role also involves performing administrative duties, including quality improvement activities, teaching, and hospital committee membership.

**Job Description**

- Manages the clinical course of patients with cancer with acute or chronic complaints and end-of-life and other health concerns.
- Communicates and interacts effectively with patients, families, and staff, considering cultural differences.
- Formulates an evidence-based treatment plan according to the interpretation and evaluation of all patient data.
- Manages cancer survivors by performing a cancer-related review of systems to detect late and long-term effects of cancer treatment.
- Performs comprehensive history and physical examinations on patients with cancer to assess normal and abnormal findings and identifies differential diagnoses on established and new patients.
- Recognizes and initiates lifesaving procedures for oncologic emergencies and brings emergencies to the immediate attention of a physician.
- Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions.
- Performs core clinical practice competencies specific to the patient population.
- Collaborates with other healthcare team members involved in patient treatment to ensure continuity of care.
- Facilitates the coordination of advanced practice professional inpatient and outpatient care and services.
- Fosters an environment of respect for patient privacy.
- Obtains informed consent as indicated.
- Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, orders blood products, collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, and performs screening and therapeutic procedures.
- Orders consults for services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, imaging studies, and nursing services.
- Prescribes medications and administers orders as indicated by patients' clinical status.
- Presents cases to the tumor board.
- Promotes, directs, evaluates, and manages safe patient care for patients being treated in the chemotherapy unit.
- Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.
- Provides clinical support to treat patients for symptoms related to their disease and to assist the flow of patients who have oncologic or hematologic diagnoses.
- Provides patient consultation via telephone or telehealth.
- Participates in rounds with the interprofessional oncology team.
- Serves as a cancer pain management resource to the medical center in outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Uses and promotes approved standards of care, procedures, methods and techniques, safety precautions, and protocols in their application to the oncology patient population in all settings.
- Writes orders and consultations to radiation oncology, writes orders for vascular access device placement for chemotherapy, and arranges for procedures and biopsies with the surgery and interventional radiology departments.
- Writes orders for administration of blood products and chemotherapy agents under the direction and supervision of attending physicians.
- Promotes and participates in the delivery of patient and family education on the cancer diagnosis, treatment, expected outcomes, and end-of-life issues, such as do-not-resuscitate orders, healthcare proxies, and advance directives.
- Assists with completion of patients' disability and insurance forms as needed.
- Mentors other staff and advanced practice colleagues as appropriate.
- Participates in clinical research studies as determined by the needs of the program.
- Participates in staff development and in-service education as requested.
- Reviews patient eligibility for clinical trials.
- Submits billing documentation within the employment model and state and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regulations.
- Delegates duties according to authority appropriate for Texas Nursing Practice.
- Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives.
- Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.
- Follows and adheres to vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

**Requirements**

- Five years' experience in a hospital or clinic setting is desirable.
- Two years of related experience as an RN in an oncology setting preferred.
- At least two years of successful practice as a nurse practitioner, preferably with experience in hematology-oncology preferred.

**Education**

Oncology nurse practitioner:

- Master's or doctoral degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education required.
- National board certification as a nurse practitioner from an agency accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties required.
- Board certification as an oncology nurse practitioner (advanced oncology certified nurse practitioner) administered by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation required.
- State nurse practitioner licensure required.
- Basic life support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
- Additional board certifications as required by certain specialties or departments.

Physician assistant:

- State physician assistant licensure required.
- Educational requirements for oncology physician assistants can occur by one of three routes: graduation from a program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA); completion of an oncology residency for physician assistants (optional after attending physician assistant school); or on-the-job training (after graduating from an ARC-PA-accredited program).

**Physical Demands and Work Environment**

Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling

| Lbs. | % Time | Lbs. | % Time |
|------|--------|------|--------|
| 1    | 66     | 1    | 66     |
| 11-20| 0      | 20   | 0-33   |
| 21-50| 0      | 50   | 0-33   |
| 51-75| 0      | 75   | 0-33   |
| 76-100| 0     | 100  | 0-33   |

Movement % Time

- Bend/Stoop/Twist: 0-33
- Crouch/Squat: 0-33
- Kneel/Crawl: 0-33
- Reach Above Shoulder: 0-33
- Reach Below Shoulder: 0-33
- Repetitive Arm: None
- Repetitive Hand: 0-33
- Grasping: 0-33
- Squeezing: 0-33
- Climb Stairs: None
- Walking Uneven: 0-33
- Walking Even: 34-66

Environment % Time

- Indoors: 67-100
- Outdoors: 0-33
- Extreme Heat: None
- Dusty: None
- Excessive Noise: 0-33

Equipment % Time

| Equipment Type | % Time |
|----------------|--------|
| Motor Vehicles  | None   |
| Foot Pedals     | None   |
| Extreme Heat    | None   |
| Dusty           | None   |
| Excessive Noise  | 0-33   |

Work near % Time

| Work Near Type | % Time |
|----------------|--------|
| Machinery       | None   |
| Electricity      | None   |
| Sharps          | 0-33   |
| Chemicals       | 0-33   |
| Fumes          | 0-33   |
| Heights         | None   |

Vision

- Depth Perception: Required
- Color: Required
- Peripheral: Required

Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR

| Activity | Hours at Once | Total in 12HR |
|----------|---------------|----------------|
| Sit      | 1             | 3              |
| Stand    | 4             | 4.5            |
| Walk     | 4             | 4.5            |

Advanced Healthcare Practitioner (NP/PA) - Oncology - Full Time

Job: Nurse Practitioner - Nursery/Pedi Classification: Salaried/Exempt FLSA Category: Professional Exemption Job Category: 2 Professionals Position Summary The Nurse Practitioner performs physical examinations and patient visits, orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, makes appropriate referrals to either a physician or specialist as needed, collaborates with physicians and staff as necessary to provide consistent care to patients, ensures quality assurance standards are met, and displays a caring and professional attitude at all times. The Nurse Practitioner will also operate as the Pediatric Emergency Nursing Coordinator and have the authority and oversight responsibilities in ensuring high-quality, comprehensive emergency medical services for children within the Emergency Department. Essential Functions of the Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice -Focuses on providing primary care, preventive care, and treatment for children from infancy through adolescence, diagnosing and managing common pediatric conditions. -Works with newborns in the well- nursery and the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), delivering specialized care ill or high-risk infants. This includes attending high-risk deliveries, providing assessment, monitoring, and interventions for neonates and managing neonatal conditions. -Collaborates with physician supervisors through approved protocols to provide delivery of quality health care services. Consults regularly with supervising physician on problem cases or on cases not covered by protocols. -In emergency situations, administers lifesaving procedures and medication, but not to exceed current training. -Delegates duties according to authority appropriate for Texas Nursing Practice. Responsibilities & Duties Pediatric Patients -Provides routine and emergency care. -Conducts physical exams, take health histories, and perform diagnostic tests. -Diagnoses and treats common illnesses and conditions. -Provides immunizations, growth monitoring, and developmental assessments. -Educates families on health, nutrition, and wellness. -Reviews all x-rays, radiology, pathology, lab and other diagnostic reports in a timely fashion. Nursery/NICU Patients -Provides specialized care for newborns, especially those requiring intensive monitoring and treatment. -Conducts thorough physical assessments of neonates, including assessing gestational age, vital signs, and reflexes. -Monitors and manages respiratory support, including mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, and CPAP. -Administers medications, including neonatal resuscitation and pharmacological interventions as needed. -Works with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for newborns with congenital conditions. -Provides emotional and educational support to families of critically ill newborns. -Attends high risk deliveries. -Reviews all x-rays, radiology, pathology, lab and other diagnostic reports in a timely fashion. Skills and Qualifications Pediatric Patients -Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat pediatric patients. -Strong communication skills for interacting with children and families. -Knowledge of pediatric pharmacology and developmental stages. -Ability to work in a pediatric healthcare setting. Nursery/NICU Patients -Proficiency in neonatal resuscitation, including NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program). -Experience with newborn and infant critical care techniques, such as intubation, umbilical line placement, and blood gas analysis. -Strong skills in neonatal assessment and the ability to interpret neonatal lab results and imaging. -Ability to manage neonates in high-acuity settings such as NICUs. -Compassionate and empathetic approach when providing care to newborns and supporting their families. Education & Certification Requirements -Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited program. -Board certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP). -Active, unrestricted RN and APRN licenses in the state of practice. -Advanced certification in neonatal resuscitation and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) for NNP. -Continuing education specific to neonatal care for NNPs. Collaborative Duties -Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans for pediatric patients or newborns. -Provides education to families regarding care plans, treatments, and ongoing needs for both pediatric and neonatal patients. -Advocates for patient care and provide referrals to specialists when necessary. -Participates in continuous quality improvement, staff meetings, and policies and procedures reviews. -Coordinates patient care with other members of the health care teams at the Rural Health Clinic, Community Prenatal Clinic and Titus Regional Medical Center. -Provides daily clinical supervision and routine clinical training for staff on treatment, infection control and laboratory policies and procedures. -Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives. -Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled. -Performs other duties as assigned. -Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure. -Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Essential Functions of the Pediatric Emergency Nursing Coordinator -Facilitates and participates in ED pediatric activities. -Serves as a liaison to appropriate pediatric care committees. -Ensures continuing education in pediatrics and that pediatric-specific elements are included in orientation for new staff members. -Ensures that initial and annual competency evaluations completed by the ED nursing staff are pertinent to children of all ages. -Promotes pediatric disaster preparedness for the ED and participates in hospital disaster preparedness activities. -Promotes patient and family education in illness and injury prevention. -Provides assistance and support for pediatric education. -Works alongside clinical leadership to ensure availability of pediatric equipment, medications, staffing, and other resources. -Collaborates with physicians to ensure that the ED is prepared to care for children of all ages, including children with special healthcare needs. Work Experience -Five years' experience of pediatric experience in a hospital or clinic setting is preferred. Education -Licensed by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advanced Practice Nurse required. Physical Demands and Work Environment Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time 1 66 1 66 11-20 0 20 0-33 21-50 0 50 0-33 51-75 0 75 0-33 76-100 0 100 0-33 Movement % Time Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33 Crouch/Squat 0-33 Kneel/Crawl 0-33 Reach above Shoulder 0-33 Reach below Shoulder 0-33 Repetitive Arm None Repetitive Hand 0-33 Grasping 0-33 Squeezing 0-33 Climb Stairs None Walking Uneven 0-33 Walking Even 34-66 Environment % Time Indoors 67-100 Outdoors 0-33 Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 0-33 Equipment % Time Motor Vehicles None Foot Pedals None Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 0-33 Work near % Time Machinery None Electricity None Sharps 0-33 Chemicals 0-33 Fumes 0-33 Heights None Vision Depth Perception Required Color Not Required Peripheral Required Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR Sit 1 3 Stand 4 4.5 Walk 4 4.5<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?NoZD4O9Dg3AlZrEdSwGOTQq" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse Practitioner - Nursery/Pedi**

Join our dynamic team as a Nurse Practitioner in the Nursery/Pedi department. This position plays a crucial role in providing high-quality, comprehensive emergency medical services for children within the Emergency Department.

**Job Description**

- Perform physical examinations and patient visits, order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests, and make referrals to physicians or specialists as needed.
- Collaborate with physicians and staff to provide consistent care to patients and ensure quality assurance standards are met.
- Focus on providing primary care, preventive care, and treatment for children from infancy through adolescence, diagnosing and managing common pediatric conditions.
- Work with newborns in the well-nursery and the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), delivering specialized care to ill or high-risk infants.
- Attend high-risk deliveries, provide assessment, monitoring, and interventions for neonates, and manage neonatal conditions.
- Administer lifesaving procedures and medication in emergency situations, delegating duties according to authority appropriate for Texas Nursing Practice.
- Provide routine and emergency care to pediatric patients, conduct physical exams, take health histories, and perform diagnostic tests.
- Educate families on health, nutrition, and wellness while reviewing all diagnostic reports in a timely fashion.
- Provide specialized care for newborns requiring intensive monitoring and treatment, including administering medications and managing respiratory support.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for newborns with congenital conditions and provide emotional support to families of critically ill newborns.

**Requirements**

- Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited program.
- Board certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP).
- Active, unrestricted RN and APRN licenses in the state of practice.
- Advanced certification in neonatal resuscitation and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) for NNP.
- Five years of pediatric experience in a hospital or clinic setting is preferred.

**Skills and Qualifications**

- Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat pediatric patients with strong communication skills for interacting with children and families.
- Knowledge of pediatric pharmacology and developmental stages, along with proficiency in neonatal resuscitation techniques.
- Compassionate and empathetic approach when providing care to newborns and supporting their families.

**Collaborative Duties**

- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans for pediatric patients or newborns.
- Advocate for patient care and provide referrals to specialists when necessary.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement, staff meetings, and policies and procedures reviews.

**Physical Demands and Work Environment**

- Primarily indoors with some outdoor exposure; requires lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and walking.
- Vision requirements include depth perception and peripheral vision.

**Essential Functions of the Pediatric Emergency Nursing Coordinator**

- Facilitate and participate in ED pediatric activities while serving as a liaison to appropriate pediatric care committees.
- Ensure continuing education in pediatrics is included in orientation for new staff members.
- Promote patient and family education in illness and injury prevention.

**Endurance Requirements**

- Sit: 1 hour at once; total of 3 hours in a 12-hour shift.
- Stand: 4 hours at once; total of 4.5 hours in a 12-hour shift.
- Walk: 4 hours at once; total of 4.5 hours in a 12-hour shift.

Nurse Practitioner - Nursery/Pedi

Position Summary Outstanding opportunity to join a growing adult focused Cardiology group practice including 3 cardiologists (2 interventional 1 non-interventional) and 3 NP/PA positions. Your practice will include clinic and hospital rounding responsibilities, along with the ability to practice at the top of your license. While clinic experience is a plus, we would be willing to train a new grad AHP or PA, provided you come with a strong critical care background. In addition to the usual work of a cardiology practice, you'll have the opportunity to build and lead NP run specialty clinics, teach other clinicians, participate in providing oversight to medical students, and participate in research. Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, minimum of 8 hours per day. No on-call requirement at this time but would expect flexibility if required in the future. -Assesses and diagnoses complex cardiology conditions -Interprets data to identify patient needs relative to age-specific needs. -Provides care based on knowledge of patient population. -Evaluates patients as outlined in physician approved protocols. -Provides indicated medical treatment according to protocols. -Reviews EKGs, radiology, pathology, and other diagnostic reports. -Documents all relevant patient information in patient's chart. -Dispenses and documents the dispensation of sample drugs. -In emergencies, administers life-saving procedures per protocols. -Consults regularly with supervising physician. -Provides clinical supervision and routine clinical training for staff. -Assures the mission, vision, and values of the organization are supported at all times. -Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives. -Models professional leader behavior Work Experience -One or more years of cardiology experience in a hospital or clinic setting is desirable. Will train new grad if nursing or pre-PA career includes strong critical care experience. Education -Licensed by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advanced Practice Nurse or by State of Texas as a Physician Assistant required. -BLS (Basic Life Support) required upon hire date.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?bNAMSIiLoH9Hpj5uf4Zq0Qo" width="0" height="0" />

**Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider**

Outstanding opportunity to join a growing adult-focused cardiology group practice including 3 cardiologists (2 interventional, 1 non-interventional) and 3 NP/PA positions. Your practice will include clinic and hospital rounding responsibilities, along with the ability to practice at the top of your license. While clinic experience is a plus, we would be willing to train a new grad AHP or PA, provided you come with a strong critical care background. In addition to the usual work of a cardiology practice, you'll have the opportunity to build and lead NP-run specialty clinics, teach other clinicians, participate in providing oversight to medical students, and participate in research.

Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, minimum of 8 hours per day. No on-call requirement at this time but would expect flexibility if required in the future.

**Job Description**

- Assesses and diagnoses complex cardiology conditions
- Interprets data to identify patient needs relative to age-specific needs
- Provides care based on knowledge of patient population
- Evaluates patients as outlined in physician-approved protocols
- Provides indicated medical treatment according to protocols
- Reviews EKGs, radiology, pathology, and other diagnostic reports
- Documents all relevant patient information in patient's chart
- Dispenses and documents the dispensation of sample drugs
- In emergencies, administers life-saving procedures per protocols
- Consults regularly with supervising physician
- Provides clinical supervision and routine clinical training for staff
- Assures the mission, vision, and values of the organization are supported at all times
- Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives
- Models professional leader behavior

**Requirements**

- One or more years of cardiology experience in a hospital or clinic setting is desirable. Will train new grad if nursing or pre-PA career includes strong critical care experience.
- Licensed by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advanced Practice Nurse or by the State of Texas as a Physician Assistant required
- BLS (Basic Life Support) required upon hire date

Advanced Healthcare Practitioner (NP/PA) - Heart & Vascular - Full Time

Job: Advanced Practice Practitioner (NP/PA) Classification: Salaried/Exempt FLSA Category: Professional Exemption Job Category: 2 Professionals Position Summary The Advanced Healthcare Practitioner provides primary medical care in a clinical setting under the supervision of a licensed physician. Working through physician approved protocols, the Advanced Healthcare Practitioner evaluates patients, ensures quality assurance standards are met by following all guidelines of physicians and Titus County Memorial Hospital, and collaborates with physicians and local health care facilities to provide delivery of services available for patient's needs. Essential Functions -Utilizes training to identify areas of patients' needs to treat or refer. -Demonstrates competency of Nurse Practitioner skills. -Teaches and counsels patients on health education. -Interprets data to identify patient needs relative to age-specific needs. -Provides care based on knowledge of growth and development. -Obtains a complete history and problems on patient presentation. -Evaluates patients as outlined in physician approved protocols. -Provides indicated medical treatment according to protocols. -Reviews EKGs, radiology, pathology and other diagnostic reports. -Documents all relevant patient information in patient's chart. -Dispenses and documents the dispensation of sample drugs. -In emergencies, administers life-saving procedures per protocols. -Consults regularly with supervising physician. -Provides clinical supervision and routine clinical training for staff. -Assures the philosophy, objectives, and policies are carried out. -Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives. -Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled. -Performs other duties as assigned. -Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure. -Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Work Experience -One year of experience in a hospital or clinic setting is desirable. Education -Licensed by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advanced Practice Nurse or by State of Texas as a Physician Assistant required. -BLS (Basic Life Support) required upon hire date. Physical Demands and Work Environment Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time 1 66 1 66 11-20 0 20 0-33 21-50 0 50 0-33 51-75 0 75 0-33 76-100 0 100 0-33 Movement % Time Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33 Crouch/Squat 0-33 Kneel/Crawl 0-33 Reach above Shoulder 0-33 Reach below Shoulder 0-33 Repetitive Arm None Repetitive Hand 0-33 Grasping 0-33 Squeezing 0-33 Climb Stairs 0-33 Walking Uneven 0-33 Walking Even 34-66 Environment % Time Indoors 67-100 Outdoors 0-33 Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 0-33 Equipment % Time Motor Vehicles None Foot Pedals None Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 0-33 Work near % Time Machinery None Electricity 0-33 Sharps 0-33 Chemicals 0-33 Fumes 0-33 Heights None Vision Depth Perception Required Color Not Required Peripheral Required Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR Sit 1 3 Stand 4 4.5 Walk 4 4.5<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?7xzPyNcxOBbl0bFDprCwUwu" width="0" height="0" />

**Advanced Practice Practitioner (NP/PA)**

The Advanced Healthcare Practitioner provides primary medical care in a clinical setting under the supervision of a licensed physician. Working through physician-approved protocols, the Advanced Healthcare Practitioner evaluates patients, ensures quality assurance standards are met by following all guidelines of physicians and Titus County Memorial Hospital, and collaborates with physicians and local health care facilities to provide delivery of services available for patients' needs.

**Job Description**

- Utilizes training to identify areas of patients' needs to treat or refer.
- Demonstrates competency of Nurse Practitioner skills.
- Teaches and counsels patients on health education.
- Interprets data to identify patient needs relative to age-specific needs.
- Provides care based on knowledge of growth and development.
- Obtains a complete history and problems on patient presentation.
- Evaluates patients as outlined in physician-approved protocols.
- Provides indicated medical treatment according to protocols.
- Reviews EKGs, radiology, pathology, and other diagnostic reports.
- Documents all relevant patient information in patient's chart.
- Dispenses and documents the dispensation of sample drugs.
- In emergencies, administers life-saving procedures per protocols.
- Consults regularly with supervising physician.
- Provides clinical supervision and routine clinical training for staff.
- Assures the philosophy, objectives, and policies are carried out.
- Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives.
- Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.
- Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

**Requirements**

- One year of experience in a hospital or clinic setting is desirable.
- Licensed by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advanced Practice Nurse or by the State of Texas as a Physician Assistant required.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) required upon hire date.

**Physical Demands and Work Environment**

Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling

- 1 lb: 66% Time
- 11-20 lbs: 0% Time
- 21-50 lbs: 0% Time
- 51-75 lbs: 0% Time
- 76-100 lbs: 0% Time

Movement

- Bend/Stoop/Twist: 0-33%
- Crouch/Squat: 0-33%
- Kneel/Crawl: 0-33%
- Reach above Shoulder: 0-33%
- Reach below Shoulder: 0-33%
- Repetitive Arm: None
- Repetitive Hand: 0-33%
- Grasping: 0-33%
- Squeezing: 0-33%
- Climb Stairs: 0-33%
- Walking Uneven: 0-33%
- Walking Even: 34-66%

Environment

- Indoors: 67-100%
- Outdoors: 0-33%
- Extreme Heat: None
- Dusty: None
- Excessive Noise: 0-33%

Equipment

- Motor Vehicles: None
- Foot Pedals: None
- Extreme Heat: None
- Dusty: None
- Excessive Noise: 0-33%

Work near

- Machinery: None
- Electricity: 0-33%
- Sharps: 0-33%
- Chemicals: 0-33%
- Fumes: 0-33%
- Heights: None

**Vision**

- Depth Perception: Required
- Color: Not Required
- Peripheral: Required

**Endurance**

Hours at Once Total in 12HR

- Sit: 1 hour (3 total)
- Stand: 4 hours (4.5 total)
- Walk: 4 hours (4.5 total)

Advanced Practice Practitioner (NP/PA) - Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic - Full Time

Overview: PRN Weekends License required Collin Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, nationally known healthcare organization with diversified delivery network with facilities from coast to coast, seeks passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members to join our team. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services for child/adolescent and adult populations, including crisis stabilization for acute mental health and substance use treatment. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care to decrease suicide rates, decrease addiction-related deaths, reverse the decline in life expectancy, and improve productivity in the communities we serve. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what matters-providing quality patient care. Join our team in McKinney, Texas, to build a career that touches lives. Benefits: <ul><li> Working with a highly engaged staff </li><li> Healthy staffing levels </li><li> Flexible scheduling </li><li> Career growth </li><li> Competitive compensation </li><li> UKG Wallet - We've partnered with UKG Wallet, a voluntary Earned Wage Access benefit, to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule. </li></ul> Position Details: What you will do in this role: <ul><li> Develop a plan of care with specific and measurable goals, objectives, and interventions defining actions unique to each patient's needs. </li><li> Contribute to treatment planning with feedback to nursing and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions. </li><li> Provides direction to nursing staff regarding activity related groups. </li><li> Attends to all treatment teams with input into patient's Activity Therapy goals. </li></ul> Qualifications: Qualifications: <ul><li> Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institute in Recreational, Music or Art Therapy or similar field </li><li> Licensure or certification per state of practice guidelines </li><li> CPR and CPI Certification within 30 day of employment </li><li> Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred. </li></ul> <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?0U%2fFUqBJG4AUXAccHU7soAp" width="0" height="0" />

**PRN Weekends**

Collin Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, a nationally known healthcare organization with a diversified delivery network from coast to coast, seeks passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members to join our team. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services for child/adolescent and adult populations, including crisis stabilization for acute mental health and substance use treatment. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care to decrease suicide rates, decrease addiction-related deaths, reverse the decline in life expectancy, and improve productivity in the communities we serve. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what matters—providing quality patient care. Join our team in McKinney, Texas, to build a career that touches lives.

**Job Description**

- Develop a plan of care with specific and measurable goals, objectives, and interventions defining actions unique to each patient's needs.
- Contribute to treatment planning with feedback to nursing and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions.
- Provide direction to nursing staff regarding activity-related groups.
- Attend all treatment teams with input into patients' Activity Therapy goals.

**Requirements**

- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institute in Recreational, Music or Art Therapy or a similar field.
- Licensure or certification per state of practice guidelines.
- CPR and CPI Certification within 30 days of employment.
- Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients preferred.

**Benefits**

- Working with a highly engaged staff.
- Healthy staffing levels.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Career growth.
- Competitive compensation.
- UKG Wallet - We've partnered with UKG Wallet, a voluntary Earned Wage Access benefit, to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule.

Activity Therapist PRN- Behavioral Health

UTHET Pittsburg Walk-In Clinic, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Pittsburg, Texas. This is a full-time position offering a unique opportunity to work in wound care twice per week, providing care to a patient population that is primarily middle-aged to elderly. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a community setting. About the Position: <ul><li> Patient Load: 20 - 25 </li><li> M-F 8am to 5pm schedule </li><li> Call Schedule: 1:8 - 1 week per 2 months </li><li> EMR: EPIC </li></ul> Recruitment Package may include: <ul><li> Base Salary + wRVU production incentive </li><li> CME/CEU Allowance </li><li> Sign-on bonus </li><li> Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans </li><li> Relocation allowance </li><li> Paid malpractice coverage </li><li> Health benefits + Retirement plan </li><li> Marketing + practice growth assistance </li><li> Opportunity to work in wound care 2x per week </li></ul> -Potential Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program About UT Health East Texas: The UT Health East Texas system is comprised of nine hospitals, more than 90 physician clinics, over 500 employed providers, 13 regional rehabilitation facilities, two freestanding emergency centers, six urgent care clinics, regional home health services covering 41 counties, an EMS fleet of more than 60 ambulances and four helicopters, and a comprehensive seven-trauma center care network, including a Level 1 trauma center. Our primary service area has a population of over 600,000. <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?DXsKf5SWY3BC79xNQEdk8wm" width="0" height="0" />

**Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant**

UT Health Pittsburg Walk-In Clinic is seeking a compassionate and skilled Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Pittsburg, Texas. This is a full-time position offering a unique opportunity to work in wound care twice per week, providing care to a patient population that is primarily middle-aged to elderly. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a community setting.

**Job Description**

- Patient load: 20 - 25
- M-F 8am to 5pm schedule
- Call schedule: 1:8 - 1 week per 2 months
- EMR: EPIC

**Benefits**

- Base salary + wRVU production incentive
- CME/CEU allowance
- Sign-on bonus
- Medical debt assistance + consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
- Relocation allowance
- Paid malpractice coverage
- Health benefits + retirement plan
- Marketing + practice growth assistance
- Opportunity to work in wound care 2x per week
- Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

**Community Overview**

The UT Health East Texas system is comprised of nine hospitals, more than 90 physician clinics, over 500 employed providers, 13 regional rehabilitation facilities, two freestanding emergency centers, six urgent care clinics, regional home health services covering 41 counties, an EMS fleet of more than 60 ambulances and four helicopters, and a comprehensive seven-trauma center care network, including a Level 1 trauma center. Our primary service area has a population of over 600,000.

Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

GENERAL DENTISTRY IN NORTHEAST TEXASMount Pleasant, Texas A Charming Small City and Outdoor Paradise<ul><li>Strong local economy known for manufacturing and agriculture</li><li>Small-town feel that s less than 1.5 hours from the suburbs of Dallas</li><li>Median home cost is 40% less expensive than the national median</li><li>Historic Downtown with unique shops, antique stores, & charming local eateries</li><li>Enjoy fishing, camping, hiking, and local festivals in a friendly community</li></ul>Why You ll Love This Practice: <ul><li>B&B dentistry with option to do complex surgery, endo, & orthodontics</li><li>Income potential exceeding $350,000+ annually</li><li>Established practice with a wealth of new patients & limited competition</li><li>Enjoy autonomy and a 4-day work week with a 3-day weekend</li><li>Highly skilled support staff leading to streamlined workflows</li></ul>Click this link to my calendar to schedule a call: Schedule a Call . You can text me at or email me at . Please reference job ID: DT-3587.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?%2bYLd8HQrsuy2i7Ut63ZfeAz" width="0" height="0" />

**General Dentistry in Northeast Texas**

Mount Pleasant, Texas is a charming small city and outdoor paradise.

**Community Overview**

- Strong local economy known for manufacturing and agriculture
- Small-town feel that is less than 1.5 hours from the suburbs of Dallas
- Median home cost is 40% less expensive than the national median
- Historic Downtown with unique shops, antique stores, and charming local eateries
- Enjoy fishing, camping, hiking, and local festivals in a friendly community

**Why You'll Love This Practice**

- B&B dentistry with option to do complex surgery, endo, and orthodontics
- Income potential exceeding $350,000+ annually
- Established practice with a wealth of new patients and limited competition
- Enjoy autonomy and a 4-day work week with a 3-day weekend
- Highly skilled support staff leading to streamlined workflows

General Dentist

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 Type: Full Time<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?qV0NQjPh3TrIK9C9f9ilEwf" 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 Type**

Full Time

RN, Registered Nurse - Patient Intake Transfer Center - 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>CORE COMPETENCIES Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process<ul><li>Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and development needs of patient and families</li><li>Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members</li><li>Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice</li><li>Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures; monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals</li><li>Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s)</li><li>Performs timely reassessment and documentation</li><li>Must be able to perform unit-specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for the designated unit's patient population</li></ul>Standard II. Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process<ul><li>Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow</li><li>Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process</li><li>Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross checking and validating orders to ensure accuracy</li></ul>Standard III. Unit Operations<ul><li>Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift</li><li>Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and Supplies</li><li>Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts.</li><li>Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry</li></ul>Standard IV. Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations<ul><li>Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes</li><li>Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities</li><li>Provides evidence-based nursing care</li><li>Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care</li><li>Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry</li><li>Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare-related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities</li></ul>TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Clinical Policies and Standards<ul><li>Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures</li><li>Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance</li><li>Provides feedback for improvement of procedures</li><li>Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures</li><li>Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and techniques</li></ul>Health Information Documentation<ul><li>Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation</li><li>Walk through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating and updating patient records</li><li>Describes the flow of information between various stations or units</li><li>Discusses the functions, features and document flow of electronic documentation</li><li>Transcribes verbal orders; explains techniques for ensuring their accuracy</li><li>Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across health care practices</li></ul>Medical Equipment<ul><li>Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility</li><li>Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves common equipment problems</li><li>Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment</li><li>Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety</li><li>Inspects, troubleshoots and evaluates incoming equipment</li></ul>Medical Order Processing<ul><li>Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions</li><li>Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update and forward medical orders</li><li>Discusses common errors, their sources and procedures for correcting</li><li>Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders</li><li>Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for each</li></ul>Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation<ul><li>Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care</li><li>Reviews patients' charts for completion and accuracy; identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions</li><li>Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff</li><li>Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned</li><li>Reviews, discusses and validates own interpretation with others</li></ul>Patient Safety<ul><li>Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings</li><li>Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings</li><li>Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members</li><li>Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems</li><li>Describes considerations for patients who can cause to harm to self, versus harm to others</li><li>Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses, participates in immediate investigating, analysis and reporting in real-time</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: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed 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 (844) .<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Xk9mY%2bVneWGwbzlibmoleAx" 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.

**Core Competencies**

- **Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process**
  - Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs of patients and families.
  - Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members.
  - Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice.
  - Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures; monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals.
  - Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s).
  - Performs timely reassessment and documentation.
  - Must be able to perform unit-specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for the designated unit's patient population.

- **Standard II: Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process**
  - Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow.
  - Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process.
  - Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross-checking, and validating orders to ensure accuracy.

- **Standard III: Unit Operations**
  - Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift.
  - Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
  - Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts.
  - Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry.

- **Standard IV: Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations**
  - Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes.
  - Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities.
  - Provides evidence-based nursing care.
  - Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care.
  - Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry.
  - Knowledge of federal, state, and local healthcare-related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities.

**Technical Competencies**

- **Clinical Policies and Standards**
  - Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures.
  - Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance.
  - Provides feedback for improvement of procedures.
  - Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures.
  - Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools, and techniques.

- **Health Information Documentation**
  - Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation.
  - Walks through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating, and updating patient records.
  - Describes the flow of information between various stations or units.
  - Discusses the functions, features, and document flow of electronic documentation.
  - Transcribes verbal orders; explains techniques for ensuring their accuracy.
  - Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across healthcare practices.

- **Medical Equipment**
  - Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility.
  - Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolve common equipment problems.
  - Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment.
  - Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety.
  - Inspects, troubleshoots, and evaluates incoming equipment.

- **Medical Order Processing**
  - Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions.
  - Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update, and forward medical orders.
  - Discusses common errors, their sources, and procedures for correcting them.
  - Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders.
  - Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for each.

- **Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation**
  - Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care.
  - Reviews patients' charts for completion and accuracy; identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions.
  - Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff.
  - Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned.
  - Reviews, discusses, and validates own interpretation with others.

- **Patient Safety**
  - Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings.
  - Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings.
  - Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members.
  - Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems.
  - Describes considerations for patients who can cause harm to self versus harm to others.
  - Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses; participates in immediate investigating, analysis, and reporting in real-time.

**Requirements**

- 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.

**Work Schedule**

PRN

**Work Type**

Per Diem As Needed

RN, Registered Nurse - Post Surgical PACU - PRN

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 Type: Full Time<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?e84EBsjU%2fJy7pqvsfyW52Ac" width="0" height="0" />