Description Summary:Provides physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist according to established goals and treatment plans. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.</li><li>Performs patient care related duties in order to restore the patient to their maximum level of independence and function according to accepted standards of ethical conduct for PT assistants.</li><li>Clinical competencies in the physical therapy assisting skills and techniques are demonstrated in a manner that promotes quality patient care.</li><li>Contributes to the fulfillment of departmental and organizational goals.</li><li>Participates in established interdepartmental and intradepartmental communication systems and methods to achieve departmental, hospital and corporate goals.</li><li>Maintains required records as specified in departmental policy and procedures manual.</li><li>Participates in maintaining/improving the effectiveness of the services provided by the physical therapy department.</li><li> Assigns duties as appropriate to Physical Therapy Technicians.</li></ul>Requirements:Education/Skills<ul><li>Basic Computer Knowledge</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.</li><li>Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from an accredited Physical Therapy School.</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications <ul><li>Maintain current registration license in Texas and provide the hospital with a copy.</li><li>BCLS certification.</li></ul>Work Type: Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at . <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?QXmTq%2bTLcYt2QeNNah73DAx" width="0" height="0" />

**Physical Therapy Assistant**

Provides physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist according to established goals and treatment plans.

**Job Description**

- Maintains consistency with administrative and departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
- Performs patient care related duties in order to restore the patient to their maximum level of independence and function according to accepted standards of ethical conduct for PT assistants.
- Clinical competencies in the physical therapy assisting skills and techniques are demonstrated in a manner that promotes quality patient care.
- Contributes to the fulfillment of departmental and organizational goals.
- Participates in established interdepartmental and intradepartmental communication systems and methods to achieve departmental, hospital, and corporate goals.
- Maintains required records as specified in departmental policy and procedures manual.
- Participates in maintaining/improving the effectiveness of the services provided by the physical therapy department.
- Assigns duties as appropriate to Physical Therapy Technicians.

**Requirements**

- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from an accredited Physical Therapy School
- Maintain current registration license in Texas and provide the hospital with a copy
- BCLS certification

**Work Type**

Per Diem As Needed

Physical Therapy Assistant job in Texarkana TX

Description Summary:Responsible for the pulmonary care of critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under the direction of a physician with minimal supervision. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li></ul>Include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Emergency (Code Blue and White) response</li><li>Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning </li><li>Delivery of aerosolized drugs </li><li>Ventilator management (i.e. setup and operation) </li><li>Oral hygiene </li><li>Airway retaining device placement and maintenance </li><li>Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices </li><li>Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring </li><li>Chest film analysis </li><li>Bloodgas collection and analysis </li><li>EKG analysis </li><li>Accurate and complete documentation </li><li>Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary </li><li>Participate in CAP and JC surveys. </li><li>RRTs may function as Shift Leader or serve in the capacity of Team Leader</li></ul>Advanced practice skills may include:<ul><li>Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2</li><li>Pulmonary Function Testing</li><li>Bronchoscopy assist</li><li>Hemodynamic Monitoring</li><li>Waveform analysis</li><li>Nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (Desaturation Studies)</li><li>Polysomnography</li><li>Transport duties.</li></ul>Requirements:Education/Skills<ul><li>See licensure and/or certification requirements</li></ul>Experience <ul><li>1 - 3 years of experience preferred</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li>RT or RCP License in state of employment required</li><li>BLS required</li><li>ACLS required</li><li>RRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required</li></ul>Work Schedule: PRNWork Type: Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at .<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?8vtR65FWeb%2blJxM1js9HnAg" width="0" height="0" />

**Respiratory Therapist**

Responsible for the pulmonary care of critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under the direction of a physician with minimal supervision. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital.

**Job Description**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Emergency (Code Blue and White) response
- Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning
- Delivery of aerosolized drugs
- Ventilator management (i.e. setup and operation)
- Oral hygiene
- Airway retaining device placement and maintenance
- Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices
- Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring
- Chest film analysis
- Blood gas collection and analysis
- EKG analysis
- Accurate and complete documentation
- Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary
- Participate in CAP and JC surveys
- RRTs may function as Shift Leader or serve in the capacity of Team Leader

**Advanced Practice Skills**

- Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Bronchoscopy assist
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Waveform analysis
- Nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (Desaturation Studies)
- Polysomnography
- Transport duties

**Requirements**

- Education/Skills: See licensure and/or certification requirements
- Experience: 1 - 3 years of experience preferred
- Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:
  - RT or RCP License in state of employment required
  - BLS required
  - ACLS required
  - RRT through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required

**Work Schedule**

PRN

**Work Type**

Per Diem As Needed

Respiratory Therapy job in Texarkana TX

Description Summary:The staff Speech Pathologist is legally and ethically responsible for evaluating, planning and implementing programs for the communicatively handicapped population.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.</li><li>Plans and administers diagnostic evaluations/treatment programs for clients and completes required documentation such as case history, evaluation report, initial treatment plan, daily progress notes, and quarterly progress notes in a timely manner.</li><li>Involves the client and family members or significant others in therapeutic planning, goal setting and recommendations for therapeutic interventions.</li><li>Performs professional duties related to patient care in order to restore the patient to his or her optimal level of independence and function.</li><li>Participates in established intra-departmental and inter-departmental communication systems and methods to achieve departmental and hospital goals.</li><li>Is responsible for insuring productive and efficient delivery of services through coordinated scheduling.</li><li>Maintains required records/documentations as specified in department policy and procedures manual.</li><li>Participates in medical chart peer review, case records review and utilization review as deemed necessary by management.</li><li>Performs all other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Requirements:Education/Skills<ul><li>Masters level degree in speech language pathology is required.</li><li>Basic Computer Knowledge</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.</li></ul>Experience <ul><li>New graduate entry level or any amount of experience in speech therapy is acceptable.</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications <ul><li>Application to begin fellowship year. At onset of clinical fellowship year, apply for temporary license with Arkansas and Texas Board of Examiners. </li><li>At completion of clinical fellowship year obtain full license with American Speech and Hearing Association, Certification of Clinical Competence, Arkansas and Texas Board of Examiners.</li></ul>Work Type: Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at . <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?%2fVhkNlMjLmC1gpWTV1RAcAe" width="0" height="0" />

**Speech Pathologist**

The staff Speech Pathologist is legally and ethically responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing programs for the communicatively handicapped population.

**Job Description**

- Maintains consistency with administrative and departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
- Plans and administers diagnostic evaluations/treatment programs for clients and completes required documentation such as case history, evaluation report, initial treatment plan, daily progress notes, and quarterly progress notes in a timely manner.
- Involves the client and family members or significant others in therapeutic planning, goal setting, and recommendations for therapeutic interventions.
- Performs professional duties related to patient care in order to restore the patient to his or her optimal level of independence and function.
- Participates in established intra-departmental and inter-departmental communication systems and methods to achieve departmental and hospital goals.
- Is responsible for ensuring productive and efficient delivery of services through coordinated scheduling.
- Maintains required records/documentation as specified in department policy and procedures manual.
- Participates in medical chart peer review, case records review, and utilization review as deemed necessary by management.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**

- Education/Skills
  - Masters level degree in speech language pathology is required.
  - Basic computer knowledge.
  - Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

- Experience
  - New graduate entry level or any amount of experience in speech therapy is acceptable.

- Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
  - Application to begin fellowship year. At onset of clinical fellowship year, apply for temporary license with Arkansas and Texas Board of Examiners.
  - At completion of clinical fellowship year obtain full license with American Speech and Hearing Association, Certification of Clinical Competence, Arkansas and Texas Board of Examiners.

**Work Type**

Per Diem As Needed

Speech Language Pathology job in Texarkana TX

Description Summary: Provides physical therapy services. Evaluates patients, sets goals, plans programs, and treats patients according to the physician's orders; maintains required records and notes; assists with directing technicians and support personnel; assumes responsibility for physical therapy charges; participates in educational programs, follows all CHRISTUS St. Michael and departmental policy and procedures. Responsibilities: Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability. Performs professional duties related to patient care in order to restore the patient to his/her maximum level of independence and functions according to accepted standards of ethical conduct for the physical therapist. Clinical competencies in physical therapy skills and techniques are demonstrated in a manner that promotes quality patient care. Participates in established inter-departmental and intra-departmental communication systems and methods to achieve departmental, hospital and corporate goals. Maintains required records/documentations as specified in department policy and procedures manual. Participates in maintaining\improving the effectiveness of the services provided by the physical therapy department. Assumes responsibility for therapeutic equipment safety, operation and maintenance. Requirements: Education/Skills Doctorate of Physical Therapy preferred Basic Computer Knowledge Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written. Experience New graduate entry level or any amount of experience in physical therapy is acceptable. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Maintain current registration license in Texas and provide the hospital with a copy. Maintain BCLS certification. Work Type: Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at .<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?9Mlh0iPKIhvaKNj7OjAo5gc" width="0" height="0" />

**Physical Therapist**

Join our team as a Physical Therapist, providing essential physical therapy services. You will evaluate patients, set goals, plan programs, and treat patients according to the physician's orders while maintaining required records and notes. You will also assist in directing technicians and support personnel, assume responsibility for physical therapy charges, and participate in educational programs, all while following CHRISTUS St. Michael and departmental policies and procedures.

**Job Description**

- Maintains consistency with administrative and departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
- Performs professional duties related to patient care to restore the patient to his/her maximum level of independence and functions according to accepted standards of ethical conduct for the physical therapist.
- Demonstrates clinical competencies in physical therapy skills and techniques in a manner that promotes quality patient care.
- Participates in established inter-departmental and intra-departmental communication systems and methods to achieve departmental, hospital, and corporate goals.
- Maintains required records/documentation as specified in the department policy and procedures manual.
- Participates in maintaining/improving the effectiveness of the services provided by the physical therapy department.
- Assumes responsibility for therapeutic equipment safety, operation, and maintenance.

**Requirements**

- Education/Skills: Doctorate of Physical Therapy preferred; basic computer knowledge; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Experience: New graduate entry level or any amount of experience in physical therapy is acceptable.
- Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: Maintain current registration license in Texas and provide the hospital with a copy; maintain BCLS certification.

**Work Type**

Per Diem As Needed

PT, Physical Therapist - Texarkana - PRN

THERAPY 2000, a home-based provider of pediatric Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy services, has an exciting opportunity for a Pediatric Feeding Speech Language Pathologist to serve families in Texarkana. This position is based in our East Texas division. What youll do:-Perform comprehensive Speech Therapy evaluations, using standardized tests to determine patients needs for therapy. -Use your clinical judgment to develop and implement relevant treatment plans aligned with physicians orders. -Develop home exercise programs in partnership with patients caregivers. -Act as a vital member of your patients medical neighborhoods, collaborating and coordinating care between various providers and disciplines. -Complete a minimum number of patient visits on a weekly basis as required by the agency. -Meet deadlines for completion of patient chart updates, progress summaries, call logs, and all other paperwork as needed. -Meet with agency personnel as necessary to maintain understanding of expectations and standards related to delivering high-quality patient care. -Perform all duties in compliance with agency policies and procedures. -Adhere to all rules, regulations, codes of ethics, guidelines and federal, state and local laws applicable to home-health pediatric speech language pathology. What youll need: -A current/active license to practice Speech Language Pathology in the state of Texas. -An innovative spirit complemented by a demonstrated history of reliability. -Flexibility to shift resources and priorities as necessary, based on the needs of the business. -Ability to use common workplace technology (laptop computer, phone, email, web browser). Bonus points for: -3+ years as a pediatric Speech Language Pathologist -Experience in a home-health setting. -Experience or certifications in feeding therapy or other clinical specialties (VitalStim, etc.) -Bilingual (English/Spanish) Perks edit for accuracy by employment status: -Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees. -Medical/Dental/Vision insurance for full-time and part-time employees. -Access to innovative, relevant continuing education opportunities delivered in person and on-demand. -Salary Stipend Option with Hiring Manager's approval -Debt Crusher (Debt Reduction Program) -Company-sponsored 401k program with matching. -Mileage reimbursement for travel between patient visits. -Company-issued laptop computer.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?xAZl2OSnWhLPfpCtghc%2fMQk" width="0" height="0" />

**Pediatric Feeding Speech Language Pathologist**

Therapy 2000, a home-based provider of pediatric Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy services, has an exciting opportunity for a Pediatric Feeding Speech Language Pathologist to serve families in Texarkana. This position is based in our East Texas division.

**Job Description**

- Perform comprehensive Speech Therapy evaluations, using standardized tests to determine patients' needs for therapy.
- Use your clinical judgment to develop and implement relevant treatment plans aligned with physicians' orders.
- Develop home exercise programs in partnership with patients' caregivers.
- Act as a vital member of your patients' medical neighborhoods, collaborating and coordinating care between various providers and disciplines.
- Complete a minimum number of patient visits on a weekly basis as required by the agency.
- Meet deadlines for completion of patient chart updates, progress summaries, call logs, and all other paperwork as needed.
- Meet with agency personnel as necessary to maintain understanding of expectations and standards related to delivering high-quality patient care.
- Perform all duties in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
- Adhere to all rules, regulations, codes of ethics, guidelines, and federal, state, and local laws applicable to home-health pediatric speech language pathology.

**Requirements**

- A current/active license to practice Speech Language Pathology in the state of Texas.
- An innovative spirit complemented by a demonstrated history of reliability.
- Flexibility to shift resources and priorities as necessary, based on the needs of the business.
- Ability to use common workplace technology (laptop computer, phone, email, web browser).

**Bonus Points For**

- 3+ years as a pediatric Speech Language Pathologist.
- Experience in a home-health setting.
- Experience or certifications in feeding therapy or other clinical specialties (VitalStim, etc.).
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).

**Benefits**

- Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees.
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance for full-time and part-time employees.
- Access to innovative, relevant continuing education opportunities delivered in person and on-demand.
- Salary Stipend Option with Hiring Manager's approval.
- Debt Crusher (Debt Reduction Program).
- Company-sponsored 401k program with matching.
- Mileage reimbursement for travel between patient visits.
- Company-issued laptop computer.

Feeding Speech Language Pathologist-Texarkana SIGN ON BONUS

Description Summary:Provides physical therapy services. Evaluates patients, sets goals, plans programs, and treats patients according to the physician's orders; maintains required records and notes; assists with directing technicians and support personnel; assumes responsibility for physical therapy charges; participates in educational programs, follows all CHRISTUS St. Michael and departmental policy and procedures. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.</li><li>Performs professional duties related to patient care in order to restore the patient to his/her maximum level of independence and functions according to accepted standards of ethical conduct for the physical therapist.</li><li>Clinical competencies in physical therapy skills and techniques are demonstrated in a manner that promotes quality patient care.</li><li>Participates in established inter-departmental and intra-departmental communication systems and methods to achieve departmental, hospital and corporate goals.</li><li>Maintains required records/documentations as specified in department policy and procedures manual.</li><li>Participates in maintaining\improving the effectiveness of the services provided by the physical therapy department.</li><li>Assumes responsibility for therapeutic equipment safety, operation and maintenance.</li></ul>Requirements:Education/Skills<ul><li>Doctorate of Physical Therapy preferred</li><li>Basic Computer Knowledge</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.</li></ul>Experience <ul><li>New graduate entry level or any amount of experience in physical therapy is acceptable.</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications <ul><li>Maintain current registration license in Texas and provide the hospital with a copy.</li><li>Maintain BCLS certification.</li></ul>Work Type: Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at . <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?xxL7uR1uYxm1wIYjQ0w6fgo" width="0" height="0" />

**Physical Therapist**

Provides physical therapy services. Evaluates patients, sets goals, plans programs, and treats patients according to the physician's orders; maintains required records and notes; assists with directing technicians and support personnel; assumes responsibility for physical therapy charges; participates in educational programs, follows all CHRISTUS St. Michael and departmental policy and procedures.

**Job Description**

- Maintains consistency with administrative and departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
- Performs professional duties related to patient care in order to restore the patient to his/her maximum level of independence and functions according to accepted standards of ethical conduct for the physical therapist.
- Clinical competencies in physical therapy skills and techniques are demonstrated in a manner that promotes quality patient care.
- Participates in established inter-departmental and intra-departmental communication systems and methods to achieve departmental, hospital, and corporate goals.
- Maintains required records/documentations as specified in department policy and procedures manual.
- Participates in maintaining/improving the effectiveness of the services provided by the physical therapy department.
- Assumes responsibility for therapeutic equipment safety, operation, and maintenance.

**Requirements**

- Doctorate of Physical Therapy preferred
- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- New graduate entry level or any amount of experience in physical therapy is acceptable
- Maintain current registration license in Texas and provide the hospital with a copy
- Maintain BCLS certification

**Work Type**

Per Diem As Needed

Physical Therapy job in Texarkana TX

Ready to make your next career move? VieMed Healthcare Staffing is a premier staffing agency that specializes in connecting skilled professionals with healthcare facilities, ensuring seamless continuity of care and unparalleled service delivery. We are committed to quality, reliability, and integrity for both our candidates and clients. Join us in our mission to elevate healthcare staffing to new heights. We take care of you, so you can take care of others. VHS is looking for a qualified Registered Nurse - Emergency Room. City: Texarkana State: TX Start Date: 2025-01-13 End Date: 2025-04-13 Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 12 Hours Evening shift. Skills: N/A W2 Pay Rate: $49.35 Travel and Local Rates available Certification Requirements: Please confirm credential requirements with VHS upon application. At VieMed, Live Your Life isn't just a company tagline. It's a passionate commitment to improving the lives of every patient and employee. Benefits Include: Competitive Pay Packages Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit Comprehensive Medical Benefits (W-2) Dental and Vision Supplemental Benefits (W-2) 401(k) with match (W-2) Robust Referral Bonus Program 24/7 Dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal and local laws Licensure, certification, travel and other reimbursements when applicable VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?18sjO48iuT1junI%2bn4WMsAa" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse - Emergency Room**

Ready to make your next career move? VieMed Healthcare Staffing is a premier staffing agency that specializes in connecting skilled professionals with healthcare facilities, ensuring seamless continuity of care and unparalleled service delivery. We are committed to quality, reliability, and integrity for both our candidates and clients. Join us in our mission to elevate healthcare staffing to new heights. We take care of you, so you can take care of others.

**Job Description**

- City: Texarkana
- State: TX
- Start Date: 2025-01-13
- End Date: 2025-04-13
- Duration: 13 Weeks
- Shift: 12 Hours Evening shift

**Requirements**

- Please confirm credential requirements with VHS upon application.

**Benefits**

- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
- Dental and vision supplemental benefits (W-2)
- 401(k) with match (W-2)
- Robust referral bonus program
- 24/7 dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS
- Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply.

Physician / Texas / Locum or Permanent / - Job

Description Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li>Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.</li><li>Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.</li><li>Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.</li><li>Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.</li><li>Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.</li></ul>CORE COMPETENCIES Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process<ul><li>Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and development needs of patient and families</li><li>Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members</li><li>Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice</li><li>Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures; monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals</li><li>Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s)</li><li>Performs timely reassessment and documentation</li><li>Must be able to perform unit-specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for the designated unit's patient population</li></ul>Standard II. Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process<ul><li>Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow</li><li>Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process</li><li>Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross checking and validating orders to ensure accuracy</li></ul>Standard III. Unit Operations<ul><li>Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift</li><li>Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and Supplies</li><li>Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts.</li><li>Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry</li></ul>Standard IV. Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations<ul><li>Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes</li><li>Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities</li><li>Provides evidence-based nursing care</li><li>Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care</li><li>Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry</li><li>Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare-related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities</li></ul>TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Clinical Policies and Standards<ul><li>Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures</li><li>Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance</li><li>Provides feedback for improvement of procedures</li><li>Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures</li><li>Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and techniques</li></ul>Health Information Documentation<ul><li>Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation</li><li>Walk through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating and updating patient records</li><li>Describes the flow of information between various stations or units</li><li>Discusses the functions, features and document flow of electronic documentation</li><li>Transcribes verbal orders; explains techniques for ensuring their accuracy</li><li>Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across health care practices</li></ul>Medical Equipment<ul><li>Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility</li><li>Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves common equipment problems</li><li>Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment</li><li>Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety</li><li>Inspects, troubleshoots and evaluates incoming equipment</li></ul>Medical Order Processing<ul><li>Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions</li><li>Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update and forward medical orders</li><li>Discusses common errors, their sources and procedures for correcting</li><li>Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders</li><li>Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for each</li></ul>Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation<ul><li>Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care</li><li>Reviews patients' charts for completion and accuracy; identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions</li><li>Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff</li><li>Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned</li><li>Reviews, discusses and validates own interpretation with others</li></ul>Patient Safety<ul><li>Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings</li><li>Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings</li><li>Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members</li><li>Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems</li><li>Describes considerations for patients who can cause to harm to self, versus harm to others</li><li>Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses, participates in immediate investigating, analysis and reporting in real-time</li></ul> Job Requirements: Education/Skills<ul><li>Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li>BLS required</li><li>RN License in state of employment or compact</li></ul> Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) .<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?9Mlh0iPKIhtpU1olEw6l9Qc" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse**

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

**Job Description**

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

**Requirements**

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

**Work Schedule**

PRN

**Work Type**

Per Diem As Needed

RN, Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - PRN

Description Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, 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 patients 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 provide education to patients, family members and/or caregivers; 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>2 years of combined experience required in MedSurg and either Critical Care or Emergency Department required.</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li>BLS required</li><li>RN License in state of employment or compact</li></ul> Work Schedule: 7AM - 7PM Work Type: Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) .<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Xz0AqDDx1m7HqKvIouHokgb" 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, 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.
- 2 years of combined experience required in MedSurg and either Critical Care or Emergency Department required.
- BLS required.
- RN License in state of employment or compact.

**Work Schedule**

7AM - 7PM

**Work Type**

Per Diem As Needed

RN, Registered Nurse Float I - Nursing Float Pool - PRN

Description Summary: The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, administers patient care. The LVN will complement the nursing process assisting in the individualized care of the patient in an attempt to assist the patient in adapting to the disease process and achieve the highest level of wellness. Responsibilities: Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability. Ensures professional discretion and confidentiality of hospital related information concerning patients, physicians, associates and visitors. Complies with conditions of employment as stated in the associate handbook and Administrative and Departmental policies. Complies with dress code policy. Limits non-emergency personal telephone calls to breaks and mealtimes. Assists the RN in the nursing process to provide information for development of the plan of care. Supports the RN by providing information for the development of the plan of care. Promptly reports identified changes in the patient's condition. Reviews and utilizes diagnostic data, medical orders and nursing assessment in order to provide continuity of care in accordance with the plan of care. Demonstrates an ability to respond appropriately and/or report abnormal clinical/laboratory findings or results. Sets priorities for care of patients based on acuity and/or patient/family preference. Accurately reports and documents the patient's symptoms, responses, and status to reflect the nursing care plan developed by the RN. Safely performs and documents nursing procedures required by patient assignment consistent with scientific principles of nursing and policy and procedure. Promotes and participates in patient/family education and counseling based on health needs. Reports learning needs of the patient and family to be included in the teaching plan of care. Documentation reflects teaching, explains tests, treatments, medications, procedures, and disease process to the patient and family as needed. Assists in ensuring that discharge needs are met including food and drug interactions, test, procedures, medications, and equipment and return appointments. Demonstrates competence to perform skills for which training has been provided, including: Completion of required CBSA. Unit specific skills. Demonstration/completion of annual competency. Participates in nursing research and/or quality improvement activities. Participates in unit-based quality improvement programs/meetings. Participates in data collection for unit-based quality improvement programs. Requirements: Education/Skills High school diploma or equivalent. Basic Computer Knowledge Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written. Successful completion of LVN / LPN training. Experience Prefer 6 months of clinical practice in an acute care environment. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Maintain current state licensure and provide the hospital with verification. Maintain current BCLS certification. Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at .<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?6QYARKSVQFMfYkvn1tSi2gf" width="0" height="0" />

**Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)**

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, administers patient care. The LVN will complement the nursing process assisting in the individualized care of the patient in an attempt to assist the patient in adapting to the disease process and achieve the highest level of wellness.

**Job Description**

- Maintains consistency with administrative and departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
- Ensures professional discretion and confidentiality of hospital-related information concerning patients, physicians, associates, and visitors.
- Complies with conditions of employment as stated in the associate handbook and administrative and departmental policies.
- Complies with dress code policy.
- Limits non-emergency personal telephone calls to breaks and mealtimes.
- Assists the RN in the nursing process to provide information for development of the plan of care.
- Supports the RN by providing information for the development of the plan of care.
- Promptly reports identified changes in the patient's condition.
- Reviews and utilizes diagnostic data, medical orders, and nursing assessment in order to provide continuity of care in accordance with the plan of care.
- Demonstrates an ability to respond appropriately and/or report abnormal clinical/laboratory findings or results.
- Sets priorities for care of patients based on acuity and/or patient/family preference.
- Accurately reports and documents the patient's symptoms, responses, and status to reflect the nursing care plan developed by the RN.
- Safely performs and documents nursing procedures required by patient assignment consistent with scientific principles of nursing and policy and procedure.
- Promotes and participates in patient/family education and counseling based on health needs.
- Reports learning needs of the patient and family to be included in the teaching plan of care.
- Documentation reflects teaching, explains tests, treatments, medications, procedures, and disease process to the patient and family as needed.
- Assists in ensuring that discharge needs are met including food and drug interactions, tests, procedures, medications, equipment, and return appointments.
- Demonstrates competence to perform skills for which training has been provided, including completion of required CBSA, unit-specific skills, and demonstration/completion of annual competency.
- Participates in nursing research and/or quality improvement activities.
- Participates in unit-based quality improvement programs/meetings.
- Participates in data collection for unit-based quality improvement programs.

**Requirements**

- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
- Successful completion of LVN/LPN training.

**Experience**

- Prefer 6 months of clinical practice in an acute care environment.

**Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications**

- Maintain current state licensure and provide the hospital with verification.
- Maintain current BCLS certification.

**Work Type**

- Full Time

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