Job Title: LPN Medication Nurse Department: Nursing Services General Summary<ul> <li>To supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility in accordance with current Federal, Sate, and local standards governing the facility and as directed by the Director of Nursing and Administrative staff to ensure the highest degree of quality care is always maintained.</li> <li>LPNs are to exercise supervisory authority even at times that RN supervisors are on duty and must exercise discretion and independent judgment to ensure proper discipline and productivity.</li> <li>To provide quality care to enhance quality of life.</li> </ul> Qualifications<ul> <li>Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing and currently licensed by the State of Alabama.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Must be at least 18 years of age.</li> <li>Must speak and understand English.</li> <li>Must be able to supervise and instruct others.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly</li> <li>Ability to communicate with Residents, families, personnel and support agencies</li> <li>Ability to remain calm under stress</li> </ul> Benefits<ul> <li>Family atmosphere.</li> <li>Competitive wages.</li> <li>PTO starts accruing day one.</li> <li>Competitive shift differential.</li> <li>Strong 401k program. </li> <li>Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance that s AFFORDABLE!</li> <li> $15,000 life insurance policy provided free for all employees. </li> <li>Additional insurance policies available through company partners.</li> <li>Tuition Reimbursement</li> <li>CNA Program</li> </ul> Physical and Sensory Qualifications (with or without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)<ul> <li>Must be able to walk, stand, and bend</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Must be able to lift, grasp, push, and pull</li> <li>Must have fine hand coordination with or without mechanical devices</li> <li>Must have the ability to Read and Write in English</li> <li>Must have the ability to communicate with Residents, families, personnel, and support agencies</li> <li>Must have the ability to remain calm under stress</li> </ul> Administrative Functions<ul> <li>Direct the day-to-day functions of nursing assistants and room attendants.</li> <li>Complete and maintain medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charts, etc.</li> <li>Transfer and discharge Residents.</li> <li>Ensure nursing personnel provides proper Resident care and performs their duties in accordance with written policies and procedures.</li> <li>Participate in periodical reviews of Residents charts</li> <li>Participate in surveys and inspections by Government agencies.</li> <li>Interpret policies and procedures to personnel, Residents, families and visitors.</li> <li>Report promptly to Social Services and the all complaints or grievances stated by Residents or Resident family members.</li> <li>Supervise non-licensed nursing staff s charting activities to ensure the records are complete and accurate.</li> <li>Participate in reviewing and evaluating staffing requirements.</li> <li>Record nursing personnel s absenteeism/failure to report.</li> <li>Make daily changes in staff schedule as indicated by absence or illness and obtain replacements where needed</li> <li>Make compliance rounds every shift and place them in the book(s) kept by each unit.</li> <li>Ensure that personnel, Residents, and visitors follow established policies and procedures.</li> <li>Assist in orientation of new nursing personnel.</li> </ul> Nursing Functions<ul> <li>Administer professional services and provide direct nursing care as necessary.</li> <li>Report to nursing staff new/re-admissions, resident status change, resident transfers.</li> <li>Ensure that rooms are ready for new/readmits and staff greets the resident upon arrival.</li> <li>Report all behavior changes/ problems to the DON and Social Services.</li> <li>Make rounds on all Residents to observe and evaluate for changes in Resident physical and emotional status.</li> <li>Consult with Resident s physicians regarding care, treatment, diagnostic and therapeutic services, and notify physicians of an accident/incident involving a resident, changes in condition or when a Resident expires.</li> <li>Make rounds with physicians if requested.</li> <li>Monitor and check food brought into the facility by families and visitors to ensure that it is within the resident s dietary allowances.</li> <li>Notify sponsors of changes in Resident s condition, accident/incidents, diagnostic and therapeutic services and Resident s death.</li> <li>Complete forms and chart all accidents/incidents involving residents or employees ands submit as required by policies and procedures.</li> <li>Assist with arranging transportation for Residents that are discharged, residents that requires emergency evaluation by a physician, or Residents that require a physician visit, test, or other services that cannot be performed in the facility.</li> <li>Ensure post mortem polices and procedures are followed and arrange for transportation to the funeral home.</li> <li>Review medication administration records, physician orders, treatment orders, diabetic flow sheets, and Coumadin flow sheets for completeness, accuracy, and adherence.</li> <li>Perform wound care as necessary.</li> <li>Perform tube feedings/and assist residents during meal times as necessary.</li> <li>Perform medication pass as necessary. Verify resident s identities to ensure that prescribed medications are administered to the proper residents</li> <li>Count narcotics at the end/ beginning of shift to ensure narcotic records are accurate. Notify the DON of all drug and narcotic discrepancies. </li> <li>Ensure proper disposal of drugs and narcotics per facility protocol.</li> <li>Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary per physician s orders.</li> <li>Sign, date, time and perform all routine charting and record keeping in accordance with established policies and procedures.</li> <li>Complete all required documentation following accidents/incidents involving residents/employees and submit according to policy and procedure.</li> <li>Properly record and process all verbal, telephone, faxed and written physician s orders to resident s charts, MAR , and TAR s.</li> <li>Communicate diet changes with dietary (using dietary communication forms), giving dietary the white copy and placing yellow copy in the physician s orders.</li> <li>Communicate all discrepancies noted concerning physician s orders, diet orders, omitted medications, charting errors, etc.</li> <li>Assist the care plan team in identifying all nursing/ medical goals and needs of each Resident to provide and implement a comprehensive care plan.</li> <li>Ensure all nursing personnel are aware of the care plan for each Resident and it is communicated via the cue card in each Resident s closet.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Participate in the weekend rotations on the medication nurse schedule assuming those responsibilities of a charge nurse in the absence of a nurse supervisor.</li> <li>Assist with assessing, planning, and implementing plans of care for wound prevention, ADL functions, plan of care and Resident compliance.</li> <li>Assist with the body assessments for new admissions, re-admissions, and when significant changes are documented</li> </ul> Quality Assurance Functions<ul> <li>Attend appropriate nursing staff meetings.</li> <li>Participate in the Quality Assurance Committee and in other sub committees as deemed necessary by the Administrative Staff.</li> <li>Follow hand sanitizing, PPE and Universal Precautions guidelines,</li> <li>Maintain professional competence through attendance and participation in continuing education programs, seminars, and professional activities and programs.</li> <li>Participate in care plans and other committees as deemed necessary.</li> </ul> Residents Rights Functions<ul> <li>Treat Resident s with kindness, dignity and respect.</li> <li>Know and comply with Residents Rights.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Help the residents exercise and/or protect their rights.</li> <li>Help ensure that resident complaints are addressed. <ul> <li>Document and report all Resident complaints and grievances according to facility policy.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> HIPAA<ul> <li>Follow and adhere to facility s policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information.</li> <li>Protect privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, employee, residence, facility information and records.</li> <li>Use and/or disclose only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks.</li> <li>Report all suspected violation of company s HIPAA policies or procedures to the Administrator.</li> </ul> Infection Control<ul> <li>Follow infection control standards, policies and procedures</li> <li>Follow hand sanitizing guidelines</li> </ul> Equipment and Supply Functions<ul> <li>Keep an inventory of equipment, material and supplies needed for resident care.</li> <li>Make periodic inspections of supplies and equipment to ensure that adequate levels are maintained and that supplies are available.</li> <li>Report needs to the DON or ADON.</li> <li>Request repairs for office equipment as necessary.</li> </ul> Safety<ul> <li>Know and follow facility rules.</li> <li>Demonstrate proper use of equipment.</li> <li>Report equipment needs or repairs.</li> <li>Follow facility smoking policies.</li> <li>Report and document any incidents or accidents of resident, staff or visitor in accordance with facility policy and procedure.</li> <li>Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits . click apply for full job details<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?9CJ9Iva452wJvXvKwNcjCAb" width="0" height="0" />

**LPN Medication Nurse**

To supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards governing the facility and as directed by the Director of Nursing and Administrative staff to ensure the highest degree of quality care is always maintained. LPNs are to exercise supervisory authority even at times that RN supervisors are on duty and must exercise discretion and independent judgment to ensure proper discipline and productivity. To provide quality care to enhance quality of life.

**Job Description**

- Direct the day-to-day functions of nursing assistants and room attendants.
- Complete and maintain medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charts, etc.
- Transfer and discharge residents.
- Ensure nursing personnel provides proper resident care and performs their duties in accordance with written policies and procedures.
- Participate in periodical reviews of residents' charts.
- Participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies.
- Interpret policies and procedures to personnel, residents, families, and visitors.
- Report promptly to Social Services all complaints or grievances stated by residents or resident family members.
- Supervise non-licensed nursing staff's charting activities to ensure the records are complete and accurate.
- Participate in reviewing and evaluating staffing requirements.
- Record nursing personnel's absenteeism/failure to report.
- Make daily changes in staff schedule as indicated by absence or illness and obtain replacements where needed.
- Make compliance rounds every shift and place them in the book(s) kept by each unit.
- Ensure that personnel, residents, and visitors follow established policies and procedures.
- Assist in orientation of new nursing personnel.
- Administer professional services and provide direct nursing care as necessary.
- Report to nursing staff new/re-admissions, resident status change, resident transfers.
- Ensure that rooms are ready for new/readmits and staff greets the resident upon arrival.
- Report all behavior changes/problems to the Director of Nursing and Social Services.
- Make rounds on all residents to observe and evaluate for changes in resident physical and emotional status.
- Consult with residents' physicians regarding care, treatment, diagnostic and therapeutic services, and notify physicians of an accident/incident involving a resident, changes in condition, or when a resident expires.
- Make rounds with physicians if requested.
- Monitor and check food brought into the facility by families and visitors to ensure that it is within the resident's dietary allowances.
- Notify sponsors of changes in resident's condition, accident/incidents, diagnostic and therapeutic services, and resident's death.
- Complete forms and chart all accidents/incidents involving residents or employees and submit as required by policies and procedures.
- Assist with arranging transportation for residents that are discharged, residents that require emergency evaluation by a physician, or residents that require a physician visit, test, or other services that cannot be performed in the facility.
- Ensure post-mortem policies and procedures are followed and arrange for transportation to the funeral home.
- Review medication administration records, physician orders, treatment orders, diabetic flow sheets, and Coumadin flow sheets for completeness, accuracy, and adherence.
- Perform wound care as necessary.
- Perform tube feedings/and assist residents during meal times as necessary.
- Perform medication pass as necessary. Verify residents' identities to ensure that prescribed medications are administered to the proper residents.
- Count narcotics at the end/beginning of shift to ensure narcotic records are accurate. Notify the Director of Nursing of all drug and narcotic discrepancies.
- Ensure proper disposal of drugs and narcotics per facility protocol.
- Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary per physician's orders.
- Sign, date, time, and perform all routine charting and record keeping in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Complete all required documentation following accidents/incidents involving residents/employees and submit according to policy and procedure.
- Properly record and process all verbal, telephone, faxed, and written physician's orders to residents' charts, MAR, and TARs.
- Communicate diet changes with dietary (using dietary communication forms), giving dietary the white copy and placing yellow copy in the physician's orders.
- Communicate all discrepancies noted concerning physician's orders, diet orders, omitted medications, charting errors, etc.
- Assist the care plan team in identifying all nursing/medical goals and needs of each resident to provide and implement a comprehensive care plan.
- Ensure all nursing personnel are aware of the care plan for each resident and it is communicated via the cue card in each resident's closet.
- Participate in the weekend rotations on the medication nurse schedule assuming those responsibilities of a charge nurse in the absence of a nurse supervisor.
- Assist with assessing, planning, and implementing plans of care for wound prevention, ADL functions, plan of care, and resident compliance.
- Assist with the body assessments for new admissions, re-admissions, and when significant changes are documented.

**Requirements**

- Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing and currently licensed by the State of Alabama.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must speak and understand English.
- Must be able to supervise and instruct others.
- Patience, tact, enthusiasm, and positive attitude toward the elderly.
- Ability to communicate with residents, families, personnel, and support agencies.
- Ability to remain calm under stress.

**Benefits**

- Family atmosphere.
- Competitive wages.
- PTO starts accruing day one.
- Competitive shift differential.
- Strong 401k program.
- Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance that is affordable!
- $15,000 life insurance policy provided free for all employees.
- Additional insurance policies available through company partners.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- CNA program.

**Quality Assurance Functions**

- Attend appropriate nursing staff meetings.
- Participate in the Quality Assurance Committee and in other subcommittees as deemed necessary by the Administrative Staff.
- Follow hand sanitizing, PPE, and Universal Precautions guidelines.
- Maintain professional competence through attendance and participation in continuing education programs, seminars, and professional activities and programs.

**Residents Rights Functions**

- Treat residents with kindness, dignity, and respect.
- Know and comply with residents' rights.
- Help the residents exercise and/or protect their rights.
- Help ensure that resident complaints are addressed. Document and report all resident complaints and grievances according to facility policy.

**HIPAA**

- Follow and adhere to facility's policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information.
- Protect privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, employee, residence, facility information, and records.
- Use and/or disclose only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks.
- Report all suspected violations of company’s HIPAA policies or procedures to the Administrator.

**Infection Control**

- Follow infection control standards, policies, and procedures.
- Follow hand sanitizing guidelines.

**Equipment and Supply Functions**

- Keep an inventory of equipment, material, and supplies needed for resident care.
- Make periodic inspections of supplies and equipment to ensure that adequate levels are maintained and that supplies are available.
- Report needs to the Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing.
- Request repairs for office equipment as necessary.

**Safety**

- Know and follow facility rules.
- Demonstrate proper use of equipment.
- Report equipment needs or repairs.
- Follow facility smoking policies.
- Report and document any incidents or accidents of resident, staff or visitor in accordance with facility policy and procedure. 
- Maintain a safe and secure working environment and practice safe working habits.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Emergency Medicine opening in AlabamaLocated in Clanton, AL - Birmingham 50mFull-time, permanent openingNo CallNot a visa sponsored positionBoard Certified EM, FP or IMOverview:Flexible Scheduling: 12 hour shifts - 6am - 6pm, 6pm - 6amAnnual Volume: 19,000Daily Physician Coverage: 24 hrs/dayDaily APC Coverage: 10 hrs/dayHospital Beds: 30ED Beds: 10Fast Track: NoTrauma Level: NoneHospital Medicine Program: YesEMR: Cerner1.7 patients per hourAcuity Level: MediumAdmission Rate (if available): 10%ED physicians write admission ordersTrauma goes to UAB, St Vincent Main or Birmingham Childrens Compensation Highlights: Work/life balanceStudent loan repaymentCompetitive salariesCollaborative practice environment1099 modelPaid malpractice insurance with paid tail insuranceAccess to professional development toolsLeadership and growth opportunitiesClanton, AL, just 50 miles south of Birmingham, embodies Southern hospitality and charm. Famous as the "Peach Capital of Alabama," it hosts an annual Peach Festival celebrating its agricultural heritage. Its quaint downtown, historic buildings, and local eateries offer a warm welcome to residents and visitors seeking a taste of small-town life with easy access to urban amenities.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?HAHg1bRc8RMaEjnNntD7awi" width="0" height="0" />

**Emergency Medicine Physician**

Emergency Medicine opening in Alabama. Located in Clanton, AL, just 50 miles south of Birmingham, this full-time, permanent position offers a collaborative practice environment with no call requirements.

**Job Description**

- Flexible scheduling with 12-hour shifts from 6 am to 6 pm and 6 pm to 6 am
- Annual volume of 19,000 patients
- Daily physician coverage of 24 hours and daily APC coverage of 10 hours
- Hospital beds: 30; ED beds: 10
- No fast track and no trauma level
- Hospital medicine program available
- EMR: Cerner
- Average of 1.7 patients per hour with a medium acuity level
- Admission rate of 10% with ED physicians writing admission orders
- Trauma cases are referred to UAB, St. Vincent Main, or Birmingham Children's Hospital

**Requirements**

- Board certified in Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, or Internal Medicine

**Benefits**

- Work/life balance
- Student loan repayment
- Competitive salaries
- 1099 model with paid malpractice insurance and paid tail insurance
- Access to professional development tools
- Leadership and growth opportunities

**Community Overview**

Clanton, AL, embodies Southern hospitality and charm. Famous as the "Peach Capital of Alabama," it hosts an annual Peach Festival celebrating its agricultural heritage. Its quaint downtown, historic buildings, and local eateries offer a warm welcome to residents and visitors seeking a taste of small-town life with easy access to urban amenities.

Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine Regional Traveling Physician Alabama Highlands Baptist Health Shelby Hospital Emergency Department <ul><li>ED Volume: 31,000</li><li>Technological advances recently implemented at the facility include a 3 Tesla MRI, robotic surgery program, state-of-the-art invasive cardiology suite</li></ul> Benefits Financial Benefits:<ul><li>$75,000 equity ownership given to all full-time physicians after 2 years of employment</li><li>Industry-leading 10% company-funded 401(k) up to IRS limit of $35,000</li><li>$4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually<ul><li>$6,500 plus your state and DEA license in year one for new graduates</li></ul></li><li>Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave</li><li>Pioneering Paid Military Leave</li><li>Student loan refinancing as low as 2.99%</li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage</li><li>Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)</li><li>Unmatched medical malpractice including tail and free litigation support<ul><li>USACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average!</li></ul></li></ul> Intangible Benefits:<ul><li>Location flexibility and career stability of a national group</li><li>National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected physicians</li><li>Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) provide evidence-based support</li><li>24/7/365 live physician support</li><li>Professional Development Programs including:<ul><li>Scholars (Leadership Training)</li><li>Efficiency Academy</li><li>Engagement & Experience Academy</li></ul></li><li>USACS Annual Assembly opportunity</li><li>Internal USACS STAT traveling physicians</li></ul> Hospital <ul><li>252-bed acute care facility in Alabaster</li><li>1,000+ employees</li><li>Comprehensive range of clinical services</li><li>Specialized medical and surgical care</li></ul>Specialties represented:<ul><li>Cardiology</li><li>Emergency Medicine </li><li>Gastro</li><li>Neurology</li><li>Oncology</li><li>Orthopedics</li><li>Pulmonary</li><li>Psychiatry</li><li>Radiology/ Medical Imaging</li><li>Physical Therapy</li><li>Occupational Therapy</li><li>Surgery</li><li>Urology</li><li>OB/GYN</li><li>Wound care</li></ul> Qualifications <ul> <li>BC/BE ABEM</li> <li>BC/BE AOBEM</li> </ul> Community The largest city in the Shelby County, Alabaster has become a well-rounded community with an exceptional school system along with a wide variety of entertainment, recreation and retail. They all add up to make Alabaster a great place to live. Other USACS services at this location About USACS Are you seeking a great career in emergency medicine with clinical autonomy and one of the most competitive compensation packages in the market? Do you want the opportunity to work with other EM residency-trained, board-certified physicians who are dedicated to the specialty? Are you interested in working within a model of shared ownership and integrated acute care? This is a unique opportunity for motivated EM physicians desiring travel, flexible scheduling and outstanding pay. LOCATIONS USACS Traveling Physicians may go to any of our sites where coverage is needed. This includes hospital partners new to USACS, as well as established sites. Current needs include a variety of locations from high acuity to suburban communities. Contact a recruiter today to learn more about this exciting career in the fast lane. Benefits Include: <ul> <li>Unique work-life balance</li> <li>Scheduling preference and a variety of practice environments</li> <li>Outstanding compensation</li> <li>All travel, lodging and meal expenses covered plus in-house travel coordination</li> </ul> Requirements: <ul> <li>Capable of working in all practice environments including Level I Trauma Centers</li> <li>Minimum of 120 hours per month</li> <li>Flexibility and ability to work all shifts day or night</li> </ul><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?O0QM2zGlXMWJtRfDmXBczgp" width="0" height="0" />

**Emergency Medicine Regional Traveling Physician**

Join our dynamic team as an Emergency Medicine Regional Traveling Physician at Alabama Highlands Baptist Health Shelby Hospital Emergency Department. This facility features advanced technology, including a 3 Tesla MRI, a robotic surgery program, and a state-of-the-art invasive cardiology suite.

**Job Description**

- ED Volume: 31,000

**Benefits**

- Financial Benefits:
  - $75,000 equity ownership given to all full-time physicians after 2 years of employment
  - Industry-leading 10% company-funded 401(k) up to IRS limit of $35,000
  - $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually
    - $6,500 plus your state and DEA license in year one for new graduates
  - Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave
  - Pioneering Paid Military Leave
  - Student loan refinancing as low as 2.99%
  - Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx coverage
  - Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
  - Unmatched medical malpractice including tail and free litigation support
    - USACS malpractice claims are less than half the national average!

- Intangible Benefits:
  - Location flexibility and career stability of a national group
  - National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected physicians
  - Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) provide evidence-based support
  - 24/7/365 live physician support
  - Professional Development Programs including:
    - Scholars (Leadership Training)
    - Efficiency Academy
    - Engagement & Experience Academy
  - USACS Annual Assembly opportunity
  - Internal USACS STAT traveling physicians

**Hospital Overview**

- 252-bed acute care facility in Alabaster
- 1,000+ employees
- Comprehensive range of clinical services
- Specialized medical and surgical care

**Specialties Represented**

- Cardiology
- Emergency Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Orthopedics
- Pulmonary
- Psychiatry
- Radiology/Medical Imaging
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Surgery
- Urology
- OB/GYN
- Wound care

**Requirements**

- BC/BE ABEM
- BC/BE AOBEM

**Community Overview**

The largest city in Shelby County, Alabaster has become a well-rounded community with an exceptional school system along with a wide variety of entertainment, recreation, and retail. They all add up to make Alabaster a great place to live.

Are you seeking a great career in emergency medicine with clinical autonomy and one of the most competitive compensation packages in the market? Do you want the opportunity to work with other EM residency-trained, board-certified physicians who are dedicated to the specialty? This is a unique opportunity for motivated EM physicians desiring travel, flexible scheduling, and outstanding pay.

**Locations**

USACS Traveling Physicians may go to any of our sites where coverage is needed. This includes hospital partners new to USACS, as well as established sites. Current needs include a variety of locations from high acuity to suburban communities. 

**Additional Benefits**

- Unique work-life balance
- Scheduling preference and a variety of practice environments
- Outstanding compensation
- All travel, lodging, and meal expenses covered plus in-house travel coordination

**Additional Requirements**

- Capable of working in all practice environments including Level I Trauma Centers
- Minimum of 120 hours per month
- Flexibility and ability to work all shifts day or night

Job Title: RN Medication Nurse Department: Nursing Services General Summary<ul> <li>To provide the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility in accordance with current Federal, State and local standards governing the facility and as directed by the Director of Nursing and Administrative staff to ensure the highest degree of quality care is always maintained.</li> <li>Registered nurses are to exercise supervisory authority even at times that the DON/ADON supervisors are on duty and must exercise discretion and independent judgment to ensure proper discipline and productivity.</li> </ul> Qualifications<ul> <li>Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in good standing and currently licensed by the State of Alabama.</li> <li>Must be at least 18 years of age.</li> <li>Must speak and understand English.</li> <li>Must be able to supervise and instruct others.</li> <li>Must have supervisory experience or completion of appropriate training program</li> <li>Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly</li> <li>Ability to communicate with Residents, families, personnel and support agencies</li> <li>Ability to remain calm under stress</li> </ul> Benefits<ul> <li>Family atmosphere.</li> <li>Competitive wages.</li> <li>PTO starts accruing day one.</li> <li>Competitive shift differential.</li> <li>Strong 401k program. </li> <li>Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance that s AFFORDABLE!</li> <li> $15,000 life insurance policy provided free for all employees. </li> <li>Additional insurance policies available through company partners.</li> <li>Tuition Reimbursement</li> </ul> Physical and Sensory Qualifications (with or without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)<ul> <li>Must be able to walk, stand, and bend</li> <li>Must be able to lift, grasp, push, and pull</li> <li>Must have fine hand coordination with or without mechanical devices</li> <li>Must have the ability to Read and Write in English</li> <li>Must have the ability to communicate with Residents, families, personnel, and support agencies</li> <li>Must have the ability to remain calm under stress</li> </ul> Administrative Functions<ul> <li>Direct the day-to-day functions of LPNs, nursing assistants and room attendants.</li> <li>Complete and maintain medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charts, etc.</li> <li>Admit, transfer and discharge Residents.</li> <li>Ensure nursing personnel provides proper Resident care and performs their duties in accordance with written policies and procedures.</li> <li>Participate in periodical reviews of Residents charts to include but not limited to the following: <ol> <li>Audit the charts weekly following a weekly summary schedule</li> <li>As need as determined by the Resident s change in status or as deemed necessary by the Administrative Staff. </li> </ol> </li> <li>Participate in surveys and inspections by Government agencies.</li> <li>Interpret policies and procedures to personnel, Residents, families and visitors.</li> <li>Report promptly to Social Services all complaints or grievances stated by Residents or Resident family members.</li> <li>Supervise non-licensed nursing staff s charting activities to ensure the records are complete and accurate.</li> <li>Participate in reviewing and evaluating staffing requirements.</li> <li>Record nursing personnel s absenteeism/failure to report.</li> <li>Make daily changes in staff schedule as indicated by absence or illness and obtain replacements where needed.</li> <li>Make compliance rounds every shift and place them in the book(s) kept by each unit.</li> <li>Ensure that personnel, Residents, and visitors follow established policies and procedures.</li> <li>Assist in orientation of new nursing personnel.</li> </ul> Nursing Functions<ul> <li>Administer professional services and provide direct nursing care as necessary.</li> <li>Report to nursing staff and Administrative staff each new/re-admissions, resident status change, resident transfers.</li> <li>Ensure that rooms are ready for new/readmits and staff greets the resident upon arrival.</li> <li>Report all behavior changes/problems to the DON and Social Services.</li> <li>Make rounds on all Residents to observe and evaluate for changes in Resident physical and emotional status.</li> <li>Consult with Resident s physicians regarding care, treatment, diagnostic and therapeutic services, and notify physicians of an accident/incident involving a resident, changes in condition or when a Resident expires.</li> <li>Make rounds with physicians if requested.</li> <li>Notify sponsors of changes in Resident s condition, accident/incidents, diagnostic and therapeutic services and Resident s death.</li> <li>Complete forms and chart all accidents/incidents involving residents or employees and submit as required by policies and procedures.</li> <li>Assist with arranging transportation for Residents that are discharged, residents that requires emergency evaluation by a physician, or Residents that require a physician visit, test, or other services that cannot be performed in the facility.</li> <li>Ensure post mortem policies and procedures are followed and arrange for transportation to the Funeral Home.</li> <li>Review medication administration records, physician orders, treatment orders, diabetic flow sheets, and Coumadin flow sheets for completeness, accuracy, and adherence.</li> <li>Perform wound care as necessary.</li> <li>Perform tube feedings/and assist residents during meal times as necessary.</li> <li>Perform medication pass as necessary. Verify resident s identities to ensure prescribed medications are administered to the proper residents. Count narcotics at the end/beginning of shift to ensure narcotic records are accurate. Notify the DON of all drug and narcotic discrepancies.</li> <li>Ensure proper disposal of drugs and narcotics per facility protocol.</li> <li>Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary per physician s orders.</li> <li>Sign, date, time and perform all routine charting and record keeping in accordance with established policies and procedures.</li> <li>Complete all required documentation following accidents/incidents involving residents/employees and submit according to policy and procedure.</li> <li>Properly record and process all verbal, telephone, faxed and written physician s orders to resident s charts, MAR , and TAR s.</li> <li>Communicate diet changes with dietary (using dietary communication forms), giving dietary the white copy and placing yellow copy in the physician s orders.</li> <li>Communicate all discrepancies noted concerning physician s orders, diet orders, omitted medications, charting errors, etc.</li> <li>Assist the care plan team in identifying all nursing/medical goals and needs of each Resident to provide and implement a comprehensive care plan.</li> <li>Ensure all nursing personnel are aware of the care plan for each Resident and it is communicated via the cue card in each Resident s closet.</li> <li>Participate in the weekend rotations on the medication nurse schedule assuming those responsibilities of a charge nurse in the absence of a nurse supervisor.</li> <li>Assist with assessing, planning, and implementing plans of care for wound prevention, ADL functions, plan of care and Resident compliance.</li> <li>Assist with the body assessments for new admissions, re-admissions, and when significant changes are documented</li> </ul> Quality Assurance Functions<ul> <li>Attend appropriate nursing staff meetings.</li> <li>Participate in the Quality Assurance Committee and in other sub committees as deemed necessary by the Administrative Staff.</li> <li>Follow hand sanitizing, PPE and Universal Precautions guidelines,</li> <li>Maintain professional competence through attendance and participation in continuing education programs, seminars, and professional activities and programs.</li> <li>Participate in care plans and other committees as deemed necessary.</li> </ul> Residents Rights Functions<ul> <li>Treat Resident s with kindness, dignity and respect.</li> <li>Know and comply with Residents Rights.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Help the residents exercise and/or protect their rights.</li> <li>Help ensure that resident complaints are addressed. <ul> <li>Document and report all Resident complaints and grievances according to facility policy.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> HIPAA<ul> <li>Follow and adhere to facility s policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information.</li> <li>Protect privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, employee, residence, facility information and records.</li> <li>Use and/or disclose only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks.</li> <li>Report all suspected violation of company s HIPAA policies or procedures to the Administrator.</li> </ul> Infection Control<ul> <li>Follow infection control standards, policies and procedures</li> <li>Follow hand sanitizing guidelines</li> </ul> Equipment and Supply Functions<ul> <li>Keep an inventory of equipment, material and supplies needed for resident care.</li> <li>Make periodic inspections of supplies and equipment to ensure that adequate levels are maintained and that supplies are available.</li> <li>Report needs to the DON or ADON.</li> <li>Request repairs for office equipment as necessary.</li> </ul> Safety<ul> <li>Know and follow facility rules.</li> <li>Demonstrate proper use of equipment.</li> <li>Report equipment needs or repairs.</li> <li>Follow facility smoking policies.</li> <li>Report and document any incidents or accidents of resident . click apply for full job details<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?GvGK8sa0VwJrIf1X0zHb5gc" width="0" height="0" />

**RN Medication Nurse**

To provide the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards governing the facility and as directed by the Director of Nursing and Administrative staff to ensure the highest degree of quality care is always maintained. Registered nurses are to exercise supervisory authority even at times that the DON/ADON supervisors are on duty and must exercise discretion and independent judgment to ensure proper discipline and productivity.

**Job Description**

- Direct the day-to-day functions of LPNs, nursing assistants, and room attendants.
- Complete and maintain medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charts, etc.
- Admit, transfer, and discharge residents.
- Ensure nursing personnel provides proper resident care and performs their duties in accordance with written policies and procedures.
- Participate in periodical reviews of residents' charts to include but not limited to the following:
  - Audit the charts weekly following a weekly summary schedule.
  - As needed as determined by the resident's change in status or as deemed necessary by the Administrative Staff.
- Participate in surveys and inspections by Government agencies.
- Interpret policies and procedures to personnel, residents, families, and visitors.
- Report promptly to Social Services all complaints or grievances stated by residents or resident family members.
- Supervise non-licensed nursing staff’s charting activities to ensure the records are complete and accurate.
- Participate in reviewing and evaluating staffing requirements.
- Record nursing personnel’s absenteeism/failure to report.
- Make daily changes in staff schedule as indicated by absence or illness and obtain replacements where needed.
- Make compliance rounds every shift and place them in the book(s) kept by each unit.
- Ensure that personnel, residents, and visitors follow established policies and procedures.
- Assist in orientation of new nursing personnel.
- Administer professional services and provide direct nursing care as necessary.
- Report to nursing staff and Administrative staff each new/re-admissions, resident status change, resident transfers.
- Ensure that rooms are ready for new/readmits and staff greets the resident upon arrival.
- Report all behavior changes/problems to the DON and Social Services.
- Make rounds on all residents to observe and evaluate for changes in resident physical and emotional status.
- Consult with residents' physicians regarding care, treatment, diagnostic and therapeutic services, and notify physicians of an accident/incident involving a resident, changes in condition, or when a resident expires.
- Make rounds with physicians if requested.
- Notify sponsors of changes in resident’s condition, accident/incidents, diagnostic and therapeutic services, and resident’s death.
- Complete forms and chart all accidents/incidents involving residents or employees and submit as required by policies and procedures.
- Assist with arranging transportation for residents that are discharged, residents that require emergency evaluation by a physician, or residents that require a physician visit, test, or other services that cannot be performed in the facility.
- Ensure post mortem policies and procedures are followed and arrange for transportation to the Funeral Home.
- Review medication administration records, physician orders, treatment orders, diabetic flow sheets, and Coumadin flow sheets for completeness, accuracy, and adherence.
- Perform wound care as necessary.
- Perform tube feedings/and assist residents during meal times as necessary.
- Perform medication pass as necessary. Verify residents' identities to ensure prescribed medications are administered to the proper residents. Count narcotics at the end/beginning of shift to ensure narcotic records are accurate. Notify the DON of all drug and narcotic discrepancies.
- Ensure proper disposal of drugs and narcotics per facility protocol.
- Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary per physician’s orders.
- Sign, date, time, and perform all routine charting and record keeping in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Complete all required documentation following accidents/incidents involving residents/employees and submit according to policy and procedure.
- Properly record and process all verbal, telephone, faxed, and written physician’s orders to residents' charts, MAR, and TARs.
- Communicate diet changes with dietary (using dietary communication forms), giving dietary the white copy and placing yellow copy in the physician’s orders.
- Communicate all discrepancies noted concerning physician’s orders, diet orders, omitted medications, charting errors, etc.
- Assist the care plan team in identifying all nursing/medical goals and needs of each resident to provide and implement a comprehensive care plan.
- Ensure all nursing personnel are aware of the care plan for each resident and it is communicated via the cue card in each resident’s closet.
- Participate in the weekend rotations on the medication nurse schedule assuming those responsibilities of a charge nurse in the absence of a nurse supervisor.
- Assist with assessing, planning, and implementing plans of care for wound prevention, ADL functions, plan of care, and resident compliance.
- Assist with the body assessments for new admissions, re-admissions, and when significant changes are documented.

**Requirements**

- Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in good standing and currently licensed by the State of Alabama.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must speak and understand English.
- Must be able to supervise and instruct others.
- Must have supervisory experience or completion of an appropriate training program.
- Patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward the elderly.
- Ability to communicate with residents, families, personnel, and support agencies.
- Ability to remain calm under stress.

**Benefits**

- Family atmosphere.
- Competitive wages.
- PTO starts accruing day one.
- Competitive shift differential.
- Strong 401k program.
- Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance that is affordable!
- $15,000 life insurance policy provided free for all employees.
- Additional insurance policies available through company partners.
- Tuition reimbursement.

**Quality Assurance Functions**

- Attend appropriate nursing staff meetings.
- Participate in the Quality Assurance Committee and in other subcommittees as deemed necessary by the Administrative Staff.
- Follow hand sanitizing, PPE, and Universal Precautions guidelines.
- Maintain professional competence through attendance and participation in continuing education programs, seminars, and professional activities and programs.
- Participate in care plans and other committees as deemed necessary.

**Residents Rights Functions**

- Treat residents with kindness, dignity, and respect.
- Know and comply with residents' rights.
  
Help the residents exercise and/or protect their rights. Help ensure that resident complaints are addressed.

**HIPAA**

- Follow and adhere to facility’s policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information.
- Protect privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, employee, residence, facility information, and records.
- Use and/or disclose only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks.
- Report all suspected violations of company’s HIPAA policies or procedures to the Administrator.

**Infection Control**

- Follow infection control standards, policies, and procedures.
- Follow hand sanitizing guidelines.

**Equipment and Supply Functions**

- Keep an inventory of equipment, material, and supplies needed for resident care.
- Make periodic inspections of supplies and equipment to ensure that adequate levels are maintained and that supplies are available.
- Report needs to the DON or ADON.
- Request repairs for office equipment as necessary.

**Safety**

- Know and follow facility rules.
- Demonstrate proper use of equipment.
- Report equipment needs or repairs.
- Follow facility smoking policies.
- Report and document any incidents or accidents involving residents.

Registered Nurse (RN)

Birmingham, Alabama, Emergency Medicine Physician Opportunity <ul><li>Do you know someone that might be a good fit for this position? Please ask about our generous referral fees!<ul><li>This is a permanent position<li>This renowned healthcare organization is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated emergency medicine physician to join its team in Birmingham, Alabama.<li>The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality medical care to patients who require emergency medical attention<li>This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and qualified physician to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.</ul></ul> <ul><li><ul><li>Facility Description:<ul><li>30 hospital beds<li>11 ED beds<li>20k annual ED volume<li>24 hours MD coverage<li>8 hours APC coverage<li>Admission rate of 10% Cerner EMR<li>1.7 patients per hour<li>Physicians write admission orders</ul><li>Position Highlights:<ul><li>Work/life balance<li>Student loan repayment<li>Competitive salaries<li>Collaborative practice environment<li>Paid professional liability insurance<li>Access to clinician physician practice in U.S.<li>Access to professional development tools, educational resources, and CME <li>Leadership and growth opportunities</ul><li>Allow RecruitWell to set up a phone call with you and the client to discuss more!</ul><li>RecruitWell's Core Values:<ul><li>Open communication<li>Sense of urgency<li>Teamwork<li>Accountability<li>Driven to win<li>Higher consciousness</ul></ul><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?R2ZxbZG3vHGLFSZFAGXvdQu" width="0" height="0" />

**Emergency Medicine Physician**

This renowned healthcare organization is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated emergency medicine physician to join its team in Birmingham, Alabama. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality medical care to patients who require emergency medical attention. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and qualified physician to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.

**Job Description**

- This is a permanent position
- 30 hospital beds
- 11 ED beds
- 20k annual ED volume
- 24 hours MD coverage
- 8 hours APC coverage
- Admission rate of 10%
- Cerner EMR
- 1.7 patients per hour
- Physicians write admission orders

**Position Highlights**

- Work/life balance
- Student loan repayment
- Competitive salaries
- Collaborative practice environment
- Paid professional liability insurance
- Access to clinician physician practice in U.S.
- Access to professional development tools, educational resources, and CME
- Leadership and growth opportunities

**Core Values**

- Open communication
- Sense of urgency
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Driven to win
- Higher consciousness

Location: Alabaster, AL has become a well-rounded community with a wide variety of entertainment, recreation, healthcare and retail. That makes Alabaster a great place to live and do business. Alabaster is approximately 30 miles south of Birmingham, Alabama and with a metropolitan population of nearly a million people, Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama. Birmingham is a national leader in urban green spaces. Thousands of wooded acres for biking and hiking are within minutes of downtown in area parks. Though iron and steel production gave rise to the city of Birmingham, the area s largest employer is now the health care industry. Facility: Located in Alabaster, one of the fastest-growing communities in Alabama, a 252 bed medical center Opportunity: Internal Medicine- Gastroenterology June 1, 2023- December 1, 2023 Call Only Inpatient Would be no more than 30 days on call over the 6 month period Board Certified/Eligible- Required Active AL license- Required<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?78QKPsvozVMgEq7qZU8BXgd" width="0" height="0" />

**Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology**

Alabaster, AL has become a well-rounded community with a wide variety of entertainment, recreation, healthcare, and retail. That makes Alabaster a great place to live and do business. Alabaster is approximately 30 miles south of Birmingham, Alabama, and with a metropolitan population of nearly a million people, Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama. Birmingham is a national leader in urban green spaces. Thousands of wooded acres for biking and hiking are within minutes of downtown in area parks. Though iron and steel production gave rise to the city of Birmingham, the area's largest employer is now the healthcare industry.

**Job Description**

- Located in Alabaster, one of the fastest-growing communities in Alabama, a 252 bed medical center
- Opportunity for Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology from June 1, 2023, to December 1, 2023
- Call only, inpatient
- Would be no more than 30 days on call over the 6 month period
- Board Certified/Eligible - Required
- Active AL license - Required