Description Summary: The competent Nurse, in the Critical Care and similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, in accordance with patient treatment 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>Meets expectations for flexibility of assignment within the ministry.</li><li>Proactively provide assignment availability on a regular basis.</li><li>Able to be assigned to more than one unit.</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>Minimum of 2 years of combined experience required in both the Critical Care setting and one other specialty (e.g. Medsurg, Telemetry, IMC or Emergency)</li><li>5 years of experience preferred</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li>BLS required</li><li>ACLS required</li><li>RN License in the state of employment or compact required</li><li>PALS is required at CHRISTUS Children's Hospital</li><li>NRP is required at CHRISTUS Children's Hospital</li></ul> Work Type: Full Time<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?0j59i53QFeVp0BoMUlGm3Ql" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse - Critical Care**

The competent Nurse, in the Critical Care and similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, in accordance with patient treatment 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.
- Meets expectations for flexibility of assignment within the ministry.
- Proactively provide assignment availability on a regular basis.
- Able to be assigned to more than one unit.
- 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
- Minimum of 2 years of combined experience required in both the Critical Care setting and one other specialty (e.g., Medsurg, Telemetry, IMC or Emergency)
- 5 years of experience preferred
- BLS required
- ACLS required
- RN License in the state of employment or compact required
- PALS is required at CHRISTUS Children's Hospital
- NRP is required at CHRISTUS Children's Hospital

**Work Type**

Full Time

RN, Registered Nurse Float PIV - Tyler

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?sXjacsDDCl%2fhiaB8Y4P6rgz" 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 - Orthopedics

Description CHRISTUS Health is currently seeking a Full-Time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join the Anesthesia Departments at our facilities in Louisiana and Texas: <ul><li>CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center Shreveport LA</li><li>CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center Longview TX</li><li>CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Jacksonville TX</li><li>CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital Texarkana TX</li><li>CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Tyler TX</li></ul>These departments emphasize a cohesive and collaborative approach, providing a diverse case mix, excluding hearts or transplants. The Jacksonville facility is an Independent model. These opportunities are hospital-employed W-2 at Level 2-4 trauma centers. Enjoy a favorable culture with mentorship for new graduates. Our CRNA Co-Chiefs have both been with CHRISTUS for over 15+ years and offer consistent and dependable leadership. They are dedicated to maintaining a positive work environment with great work/life balance.What We Offer: <ul><li>Broad case mix, including trauma, general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, vascular, urology, gyn, robotics, plastics, pediatrics, eyes, EP, GI, and OB.</li><li>Utilization of new anesthesia equipment, including Digital Mindray Anesthesia Machines, Syringe Pumps, GlideScopes, and computerized EPIC charting.</li><li>Flexible scheduling with opportunities for 8/10/12-hour shifts; Shreveport has a 24-hour shift available.</li></ul> Competitive Compensation Package: <ul><li>Competitive Starting Salary for experienced CRNAs; New Grads welcomed; opportunities for additional earnings.</li><li>Guarantee of 40 hours/week pay.</li><li>Premium Pay rate of $200/hour for any hours over 40 in a work week.</li><li>Shift Differentials Pay for Evenings, Nights, and Weekends.</li><li>Holidays at 1.5x pay rate.</li></ul> Excellent CHRISTUS Health Benefits Package: <ul><li>Signing Incentives</li><li>Student stipends</li><li>403(b) Retirement Account with Employer Match</li><li>Paid Time Off (front-loaded hours)</li><li>Additional 40 Hours of CME Time annually</li><li>Annual CME Allowance of $2,500</li><li>Malpractice Coverage</li><li>Medical, Dental, Vision, & Wellbeing Benefits</li><li>AANA dues paid annually</li><li>Licensure and certification fees paid</li><li>Voluntary Options such as Home, Auto & Pet Insurance</li></ul> Community Highlights:<ul><li>Lakes, Parks, and Outdoor Adventures</li><li>Strong communities for families</li><li>Top-rated school districts both public and private</li><li>2-hour drive to Dallas and other larger cities</li></ul>CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprising almost 350 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 175 clinics and outpatient centers and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS Health serves the need of underserved communities in seven (7) U.S., states, Chile, Colombia and six states in Mexico. Our vision is to Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ . Requirements:Must be licensed in the state of Louisiana or Texas or be eligible to be licensed. Work Type:Full TimeRecruiter:Dee Dee FowlerCall/Text: 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?sXjacsDDCl%2fEVjnymJCEmwz" width="0" height="0" />

**Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)**

CHRISTUS Health is currently seeking a Full-Time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join the Anesthesia Departments at our facilities in Louisiana and Texas:

- CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center Shreveport LA
- CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center Longview TX
- CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Jacksonville TX
- CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital Texarkana TX
- CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Tyler TX

These departments emphasize a cohesive and collaborative approach, providing a diverse case mix, excluding hearts or transplants. The Jacksonville facility is an Independent model. These opportunities are hospital-employed W-2 at Level 2-4 trauma centers.

Enjoy a favorable culture with mentorship for new graduates. Our CRNA Co-Chiefs have both been with CHRISTUS for over 15+ years and offer consistent and dependable leadership. They are dedicated to maintaining a positive work environment with great work/life balance.

**Job Description**

- Broad case mix, including trauma, general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, vascular, urology, gyn, robotics, plastics, pediatrics, eyes, EP, GI, and OB.
- Utilization of new anesthesia equipment, including Digital Mindray Anesthesia Machines, Syringe Pumps, GlideScopes, and computerized EPIC charting.
- Flexible scheduling with opportunities for 8/10/12-hour shifts; Shreveport has a 24-hour shift available.

**Benefits**

- Competitive starting salary for experienced CRNAs; new grads welcomed; opportunities for additional earnings.
- Guarantee of 40 hours/week pay.
- Premium pay rate of $200/hour for any hours over 40 in a work week.
- Shift differentials pay for evenings, nights, and weekends.
- Holidays at 1.5x pay rate.
- Signing incentives.
- Student stipends.
- 403(b) retirement account with employer match.
- Paid time off (front-loaded hours).
- Additional 40 hours of CME time annually.
- Annual CME allowance of $2,500.
- Malpractice coverage.
- Medical, dental, vision, & wellbeing benefits.
- AANA dues paid annually.
- Licensure and certification fees paid.
- Voluntary options such as home, auto & pet insurance.

**Community Overview**

Lakes, parks, and outdoor adventures are abundant in the area. There are strong communities for families and top-rated school districts both public and private. The location is just a 2-hour drive to Dallas and other larger cities.

CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprising almost 350 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 175 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS Health serves the needs of underserved communities in seven U.S. states, Chile, Colombia, and six states in Mexico. Our vision is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

**Requirements**

- Must be licensed in the state of Louisiana or Texas or be eligible to be licensed.

**Work Type**

Full Time

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Description CHRISTUS Health is currently seeking a Full-Time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join the Anesthesia Departments at our facilities in Louisiana and Texas:<ul><li>CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center Shreveport LA</li><li>CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center Longview TX</li><li>CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Jacksonville TX</li><li>CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital Texarkana TX</li><li>CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Tyler TX</li></ul>These departments emphasize a cohesive and collaborative approach, providing a diverse case mix, excluding hearts or transplants. The Jacksonville facility is an Independent model. These opportunities are hospital-employed W-2 at Level 2-4 trauma centers.Enjoy a favorable culture with mentorship for new graduates. Our CRNA Co-Chiefs have both been with CHRISTUS for over 15+ years and offer consistent and dependable leadership. They are dedicated to maintaining a positive work environment with great work/life balance.What We Offer: <ul><li>Broad case mix, including trauma, general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, vascular, urology, gyn, robotics, plastics, pediatrics, eyes, EP, GI, and OB.</li><li>Utilization of new anesthesia equipment, including Digital Mindray Anesthesia Machines, Syringe Pumps, GlideScopes, and computerized EPIC charting.</li><li>Flexible scheduling with opportunities for 8/10/12-hour shifts; Shreveport has a 24-hour shift available.</li></ul> Competitive Compensation Package: <ul><li>Competitive Starting Salary for experienced CRNAs; New Grads welcomed; opportunities for additional earnings.</li><li>Guarantee of 40 hours/week pay.</li><li>Premium Pay rate of $200/hour for any hours over 40 in a work week.</li><li>Shift Differentials Pay for Evenings, Nights, and Weekends.</li><li>Holidays at 1.5x pay rate.</li></ul> Excellent CHRISTUS Health Benefits Package: <ul><li>Signing Incentives</li><li>Student stipends</li><li>403(b) Retirement Account with Employer Match</li><li>Paid Time Off (front-loaded hours)</li><li>Additional 40 Hours of CME Time annually</li><li>Annual CME Allowance of $2,500</li><li>Malpractice Coverage</li><li>Medical, Dental, Vision, & Wellbeing Benefits</li><li>AANA dues paid annually</li><li>Licensure and certification fees paid</li><li>Voluntary Options such as Home, Auto & Pet Insurance</li></ul> Community Highlights:<ul><li>Lakes, Parks, and Outdoor Adventures</li><li>Strong communities for families</li><li>Top-rated school districts both public and private</li><li>2-hour drive to Dallas and other larger cities</li></ul>CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprising almost 350 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 175 clinics and outpatient centers and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS Health serves the need of underserved communities in seven (7) U.S., states, Chile, Colombia and six states in Mexico. Our vision is to Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ.Requirements:Must be licensed in the state of Louisiana or Texas or be eligible to be licensed. Work Type:Full TimeRecruiter:Dee Dee FowlerCall/Text: 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?B%2fPYyll%2fJl%2b852YXMb7scwh" width="0" height="0" />

**Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)**

CHRISTUS Health is currently seeking a Full-Time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join the Anesthesia Departments at our facilities in Louisiana and Texas:

- CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center Shreveport LA
- CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center Longview TX
- CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Jacksonville TX
- CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital Texarkana TX
- CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Tyler TX

These departments emphasize a cohesive and collaborative approach, providing a diverse case mix, excluding hearts or transplants. The Jacksonville facility is an Independent model. These opportunities are hospital-employed W-2 at Level 2-4 trauma centers.

Enjoy a favorable culture with mentorship for new graduates. Our CRNA Co-Chiefs have both been with CHRISTUS for over 15+ years and offer consistent and dependable leadership. They are dedicated to maintaining a positive work environment with great work/life balance.

**Job Description**

- Broad case mix, including trauma, general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, vascular, urology, gyn, robotics, plastics, pediatrics, eyes, EP, GI, and OB.
- Utilization of new anesthesia equipment, including Digital Mindray Anesthesia Machines, Syringe Pumps, GlideScopes, and computerized EPIC charting.
- Flexible scheduling with opportunities for 8/10/12-hour shifts; Shreveport has a 24-hour shift available.

**Benefits**

- Competitive starting salary for experienced CRNAs; new grads welcomed; opportunities for additional earnings.
- Guarantee of 40 hours/week pay.
- Premium pay rate of $200/hour for any hours over 40 in a work week.
- Shift differentials pay for evenings, nights, and weekends.
- Holidays at 1.5x pay rate.
- Signing incentives.
- Student stipends.
- 403(b) retirement account with employer match.
- Paid time off (front-loaded hours).
- Additional 40 hours of CME time annually.
- Annual CME allowance of $2,500.
- Malpractice coverage.
- Medical, dental, vision, & wellbeing benefits.
- AANA dues paid annually.
- Licensure and certification fees paid.
- Voluntary options such as home, auto & pet insurance.

**Community Overview**

Lakes, parks, and outdoor adventures abound in the area. There are strong communities for families and top-rated school districts both public and private. The location offers a 2-hour drive to Dallas and other larger cities.

CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprising almost 350 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 175 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS Health serves the needs of underserved communities in seven U.S. states, Chile, Colombia, and six states in Mexico. Our vision is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

**Requirements**

- Must be licensed in the state of Louisiana or Texas or be eligible to be licensed.

**Work Type**

Full Time

CRNA Louisiana and Texas

Description Summary: The Physical Therapist has the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, evaluating and implementing care for the patients assigned physical therapy. The Physical Therapist is responsible for adhering to all standards of Physical Therapy Practice Act as they apply to providing technical therapy care, supplies, equipment and interventions to a designated patient population. Responsibilities: Gathers pertinent data from chart and other care givers; discusses with physician as necessary Independently assesses all patient types as assigned Demonstrates ability to recognize additional needs during evaluation; exercises good judgment in decision making when requesting, scheduling and/or performing additional testing Interprets results and formulates relevant, measurable, realistic and attainable goals Reassesses patient progress regularly per department and regulatory policy, or when need arises Identifies appropriate equipment, discusses with patient and family Requirements: Doctorate Prof LPT License in state of employment BLS Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?sXjacsDDCl%2bv%2bjSc9oOzFAz" width="0" height="0" />

**Physical Therapist**

The Physical Therapist has the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, evaluating, and implementing care for the patients assigned physical therapy. The Physical Therapist is responsible for adhering to all standards of the Physical Therapy Practice Act as they apply to providing technical therapy care, supplies, equipment, and interventions to a designated patient population.

**Job Description**

- Gathers pertinent data from chart and other caregivers; discusses with physician as necessary
- Independently assesses all patient types as assigned
- Demonstrates ability to recognize additional needs during evaluation; exercises good judgment in decision making when requesting, scheduling, and/or performing additional testing
- Interprets results and formulates relevant, measurable, realistic, and attainable goals
- Reassesses patient progress regularly per department and regulatory policy, or when need arises
- Identifies appropriate equipment, discusses with patient and family

**Requirements**

- Doctorate in Physical Therapy
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of employment
- BLS certification

**Work Schedule**

- PRN
- Work Type: Per Diem As Needed

Physical Therapist - Jacksonville

Description Summary: Responsible for the coordination of orientation of all nursing personnel; representation of CHRISTUS in community activities; and planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing continuing education programs. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.</li><li>Plans and implements educational activities to meet identified learning needs, utilizing adult education principles.</li><li>Develops and utilized appropriate evaluative system to determine effectiveness of educational activities.</li><li>Promotes collaborative relationships among health care professionals. Participates in committees, task forces, meetings, and activities to assist in the development of staff, ultimately resulting in improved care.</li><li>Participates in activities that promote professional development through education and other activities that enhance the practice of nursing and education.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Associate's Degree in Nursing</li><li>RN License in state of employment or compact</li><li>BLS</li></ul> Work Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday Work Type: Full Time<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?G2HLZMepjqLVuT9F9IsaAQe" width="0" height="0" />

**Nursing Educator**

Responsible for the coordination of orientation of all nursing personnel; representation of CHRISTUS in community activities; and planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing continuing education programs.

**Job Description**

- Maintains consistency with administrative and departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
- Plans and implements educational activities to meet identified learning needs, utilizing adult education principles.
- Develops and utilizes appropriate evaluative systems to determine the effectiveness of educational activities.
- Promotes collaborative relationships among health care professionals. Participates in committees, task forces, meetings, and activities to assist in the development of staff, ultimately resulting in improved care.
- Participates in activities that promote professional development through education and other activities that enhance the practice of nursing and education.

**Requirements**

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

**Work Schedule**

8 AM - 5 PM Monday-Friday

**Work Type**

Full Time

RN, Registered Nurse Clinical Educator II - Inpatient Medical/Surgical

Description Summary: The Registered Nurse Patient Navigator Lead is a Registered Nurse or licensed Nurse Practitioner who provides health and wellness coaching, case management services, analysis and expertise regarding CHRISTUS services. These services will be provided by monitoring cases and claims, analyzing biometric and health risk assessment data, organizing disease management programs and proactively interacting with members, physicians and other providers. Incumbent oversees integrated data warehouse including program utilization, disease management programs and contracted provider network support. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Oversee the development, implementation and management of an integrated medical benefit program including case management and health/disease management.</li><li>Establish a system for coordinating the caseload patient's care throughout the continuum of care.</li><li>Use standard tools, databases and methodologies to support the health benefit program and provide leadership in managing cases, events and diseases that are determined to be targeted priorities by Senior Management of contracted employers.</li><li>Interact with providers and plan members in case management medical activities to provide the most efficient and effective service.</li><li>Identify targeted chronic diseases/high risk individuals (with vendor support) and develop programs to reduce the financial and health risks, using internal hospital programs/services whenever possible.</li><li>Monitor and evaluate the effects of case management on the patient population.</li><li>Create outcomes-management focus by interdisciplinary analysis of specific clinical, financial and satisfaction elements for the patient population.</li><li>Assist in the analysis of demographics, utilization and reimbursement.</li><li>Prepare cost analysis and other reports to determine the reasonableness of claim/cost data and utilization rates.</li><li>Make recommendations based on data analysis for benefit structure, pharmacy formulary, deductibles, co-pays, out of pocket, etc. to contracted employer groups.</li><li>Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality and personal appearance in accordance with CHRISTUS attendance and dress code policies.</li><li>Uphold organizational values by treating others with respect, keeping commitments and working ethically and with integrity.</li><li>Attend meetings as required and participate in team activities. Exhibit confidence, motivate and inspire others.</li><li>Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, patients and the public by demonstrating the ability to communicate verbally and in writing while responding clearly and effectively.</li><li>Demonstrate the ability to read and respond to e-mail and appointment requests in a timely manner and on a regular basis.</li><li>Use time efficiently, plan for additional resources, set goals and objectives and work in an organized manner.</li><li>Demonstrate safety practices and maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and fellow team members by following established safety and infection control standards.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Associate's Degree in Nursing</li><li>3 to 5 years of experience</li><li>RN License in state of employment or compact</li><li>BLS</li></ul> Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?67jp4xUOEix76wqHwmDzzAk" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse Patient Navigator Lead**

The Registered Nurse Patient Navigator Lead is a Registered Nurse or licensed Nurse Practitioner who provides health and wellness coaching, case management services, analysis, and expertise regarding CHRISTUS services. These services will be provided by monitoring cases and claims, analyzing biometric and health risk assessment data, organizing disease management programs, and proactively interacting with members, physicians, and other providers. The incumbent oversees the integrated data warehouse including program utilization, disease management programs, and contracted provider network support.

**Job Description**

- Oversee the development, implementation, and management of an integrated medical benefit program including case management and health/disease management.
- Establish a system for coordinating the caseload patient's care throughout the continuum of care.
- Use standard tools, databases, and methodologies to support the health benefit program and provide leadership in managing cases, events, and diseases that are determined to be targeted priorities by Senior Management of contracted employers.
- Interact with providers and plan members in case management medical activities to provide the most efficient and effective service.
- Identify targeted chronic diseases/high-risk individuals (with vendor support) and develop programs to reduce the financial and health risks, using internal hospital programs/services whenever possible.
- Monitor and evaluate the effects of case management on the patient population.
- Create outcomes-management focus by interdisciplinary analysis of specific clinical, financial, and satisfaction elements for the patient population.
- Assist in the analysis of demographics, utilization, and reimbursement.
- Prepare cost analysis and other reports to determine the reasonableness of claim/cost data and utilization rates.
- Make recommendations based on data analysis for benefit structure, pharmacy formulary, deductibles, co-pays, out of pocket, etc. to contracted employer groups.
- Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance in accordance with CHRISTUS attendance and dress code policies.
- Uphold organizational values by treating others with respect, keeping commitments, and working ethically and with integrity.
- Attend meetings as required and participate in team activities. Exhibit confidence, motivate, and inspire others.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, patients, and the public by demonstrating the ability to communicate verbally and in writing while responding clearly and effectively.
- Demonstrate the ability to read and respond to e-mail and appointment requests in a timely manner and on a regular basis.
- Use time efficiently, plan for additional resources, set goals and objectives, and work in an organized manner.
- Demonstrate safety practices and maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and fellow team members by following established safety and infection control standards.

**Requirements**

- Associate's Degree in Nursing
- 3 to 5 years of experience
- RN License in state of employment or compact
- BLS

**Work Schedule**

5 Days - 8 Hours

**Work Type**

Full Time

RN, Registered Nurse Patient Navigator Senior - Tyler Specialty Heart Fail Clinic

Description Summary: Responsible for patient admission tasks such as assessment and care planning, and discharge tasks for an assigned group of patients for a defined work period to assist in supporting and expediting patient throughput. Involves provision of these services to older adolescent, young adult, adult, geriatric and pediatric patients. Responsibilities: Patient Care Planning<ul><li>Develops comprehensive nursing care plan which addresses all significant needs and problems identified during nursing admission assessment.</li></ul>Patient Care Provision<ul><li>Completes nursing activities associated with the admission and discharge of assigned patients. </li><li>Provides safe and therapeutic care and seeks resources when appropriate.</li><li>Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure thorough and effective transitions for admitting and discharging patients.</li></ul>Patient Care Evaluation<ul><li>Evaluates patient response to interventions and attainment of goals in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.</li><li>Completes nursing documentation for admission and discharge functions for assigned patients.</li></ul>Teaching<ul><li>Evaluates education needs of patient and significant others and documents their response to teaching.</li><li>Utilizes, adapts, and revises teaching resources to meet patient education needs.</li><li>Explains procedures, tests, and disease process to patients and families as needed.</li></ul>Patient Care Communication<ul><li>Reports and documents accurately and concisely to appropriate persons the patient's condition.</li><li>Maintains patient confidentiality.</li><li>Applies basic verbal and nonverbal skills to maintain open, effective communication among care team members, patients, and significant others.</li><li>Encourages direct discussion between staff members when differences occur and seeks assistance to arbitrate differences as needed.</li><li>Contributes to the overall identification, implementation and improvement of the throughput process. </li><li>Gives and accepts constructive feedback appropriately.</li><li>Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care practices, reports them in the designated manner, and suggests alternatives.</li><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Associate's Degree in Nursing</li><li>RN License in state of employment or compact</li><li>BLS</li></ul> Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?67jp4xUOEixtZsjDLVKUsQk" width="0" height="0" />

**Patient Admission Nurse**

Responsible for patient admission tasks such as assessment and care planning, and discharge tasks for an assigned group of patients for a defined work period to assist in supporting and expediting patient throughput. Involves provision of these services to older adolescent, young adult, adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients.

**Job Description**

- Develops comprehensive nursing care plans that address all significant needs and problems identified during nursing admission assessment.
- Completes nursing activities associated with the admission and discharge of assigned patients.
- Provides safe and therapeutic care and seeks resources when appropriate.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure thorough and effective transitions for admitting and discharging patients.
- Evaluates patient response to interventions and attainment of goals in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Completes nursing documentation for admission and discharge functions for assigned patients.
- Evaluates education needs of patients and significant others and documents their response to teaching.
- Utilizes, adapts, and revises teaching resources to meet patient education needs.
- Explains procedures, tests, and disease processes to patients and families as needed.
- Reports and documents accurately and concisely to appropriate persons the patient's condition.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Applies basic verbal and nonverbal skills to maintain open, effective communication among care team members, patients, and significant others.
- Encourages direct discussion between staff members when differences occur and seeks assistance to arbitrate differences as needed.
- Contributes to the overall identification, implementation, and improvement of the throughput process.
- Gives and accepts constructive feedback appropriately.
- Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care practices, reports them in the designated manner, and suggests alternatives.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**

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

**Work Schedule**

PRN

**Work Type**

Per Diem As Needed

RN, Registered Nurse - Admission and Discharge

Description Summary:As a member of the health care team, evaluates and treats patients with cognitive, communication and swallowing deficits within the scope of a licensed Speech/Language Pathologist. Collaborates with other hospital personnel to ensure quality care for the patient. Supervises the activities of Therapy Technicians, Speech/Language Pathology Clinical Fellows, and Speech/Language Pathology Students.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Gathers pertinent data from chart and other care givers, discusses with physician as necessary</li><li>Independently assess all patient types assigned</li><li>Demonstrates ability to recognize additional needs during evaluation; exercises good judgment in decision</li><li>Interprets results and formulates relevant, measurable, realistic and attainable goals</li><li>Reassess patient progress regularly per department policy, or when need arises</li><li>Identifies appropriate equipment, discusses with patient and family and makes appropriate referral to social services and/or vendor</li><li>Able to assess vent dependent patients with minimal assistance</li><li>Able to assess voice and fluency cases with some assistance</li><li>Able to independently design a treatment plan that address' identified problems, deficits and discharge needs and assist with reducing LOS</li><li>Consistently delivers effective treatment focused on rehab of communication, cognition and/or swallowing disorders</li><li>Actively seeks out a diagnosis mx to facilitate ability to independently treat throughout the hospital</li><li>Demonstrates skilled expertise when monitoring patients during treatment</li><li>Able to apply reasoning and judgment to skilled observations and reports adverse reactions to physician and/or nursing</li><li>Demonstrates a working knowledge of speaking valve usage and contraindications</li><li>Ensures patient safety</li><li>Offers alternatives to physician when appropriate</li><li>Actively seeks research based treatments and applies to daily treatment</li><li>Develops creative and innovative ways to provide treatment i.e. group sessions, summer speech camps, structured and interactive adult group/individual sessions</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Master's Degree</li><li>SLP License in state of employment</li><li>BLS</li></ul>Work Schedule: PRNWork Type: Per Diem As Needed <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?WxG3%2bMYBXoYlULEFax2IkAn" width="0" height="0" />

**Speech/Language Pathologist**

As a member of the health care team, evaluates and treats patients with cognitive, communication, and swallowing deficits within the scope of a licensed Speech/Language Pathologist. Collaborates with other hospital personnel to ensure quality care for the patient. Supervises the activities of Therapy Technicians, Speech/Language Pathology Clinical Fellows, and Speech/Language Pathology Students.

**Job Description**

- Gathers pertinent data from chart and other caregivers, discusses with physician as necessary
- Independently assess all patient types assigned
- Demonstrates ability to recognize additional needs during evaluation; exercises good judgment in decision
- Interprets results and formulates relevant, measurable, realistic, and attainable goals
- Reassess patient progress regularly per department policy, or when need arises
- Identifies appropriate equipment, discusses with patient and family, and makes appropriate referral to social services and/or vendor
- Able to assess vent-dependent patients with minimal assistance
- Able to assess voice and fluency cases with some assistance
- Able to independently design a treatment plan that addresses identified problems, deficits, and discharge needs and assist with reducing length of stay
- Consistently delivers effective treatment focused on rehabilitation of communication, cognition, and/or swallowing disorders
- Actively seeks out a diagnosis management to facilitate ability to independently treat throughout the hospital
- Demonstrates skilled expertise when monitoring patients during treatment
- Able to apply reasoning and judgment to skilled observations and reports adverse reactions to physician and/or nursing
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of speaking valve usage and contraindications
- Ensures patient safety
- Offers alternatives to physician when appropriate
- Actively seeks research-based treatments and applies to daily treatment
- Develops creative and innovative ways to provide treatment, i.e., group sessions, summer speech camps, structured and interactive adult group/individual sessions

**Requirements**

- Master's Degree
- SLP License in state of employment
- BLS

**Work Schedule**

PRN

**Work Type**

Per Diem As Needed

Speech Language Pathology job in Jacksonville TX

Description Summary:The Physical Therapist has the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, evaluating and implementing care for the patients assigned physical therapy. The Physical Therapist is responsible for adhering to all standards of Physical Therapy Practice Act as they apply to providing technical therapy care, supplies, equipment and interventions to a designated patient population.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Gathers pertinent data from chart and other care givers; discusses with physician as necessary</li><li>Independently assesses all patient types as assigned</li><li>Demonstrates ability to recognize additional needs during evaluation; exercises good judgment in decision making when requesting, scheduling and/or performing additional testing</li><li>Interprets results and formulates relevant, measurable, realistic and attainable goals</li><li>Reassesses patient progress regularly per department and regulatory policy, or when need arises</li><li>Identifies appropriate equipment, discusses with patient and family</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Doctorate Prof</li><li>LPT License in state of employment </li><li>BLS</li></ul>Work Schedule: PRNWork Type: Per Diem As Needed <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?%2bAR%2f2DOE%2bxt3jv%2faaPd9Owq" width="0" height="0" />

**Physical Therapist**

The Physical Therapist has the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, evaluating, and implementing care for the patients assigned physical therapy. The Physical Therapist is responsible for adhering to all standards of the Physical Therapy Practice Act as they apply to providing technical therapy care, supplies, equipment, and interventions to a designated patient population.

**Job Description**

- Gathers pertinent data from chart and other caregivers; discusses with physician as necessary
- Independently assesses all patient types as assigned
- Demonstrates ability to recognize additional needs during evaluation; exercises good judgment in decision making when requesting, scheduling, and/or performing additional testing
- Interprets results and formulates relevant, measurable, realistic, and attainable goals
- Reassesses patient progress regularly per department and regulatory policy, or when need arises
- Identifies appropriate equipment, discusses with patient and family

**Requirements**

- Doctorate in Physical Therapy
- LPT License in state of employment
- BLS certification

**Work Schedule**

PRN

**Work Type**

Per Diem As Needed