Description Summary:NNPs are members of the health delivery system, practicing autonomously in diverse areas along the wellness-illness continuum in which direct primary and acute care is provided across settings. NNPs diagnose and treat patients with undifferentiated symptoms as well as those with established diagnoses. NNPs provide initial, ongoing, and comprehensive care, including taking complete histories; providing physical examinations and other health assessment and screening activities; and diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with acute and chronic illnesses and diseases. This includes ordering, performing, supervising, and interpreting laboratory and imaging studies; prescribing medication and durable medical equipment; and making appropriate referrals for patients and families. NNP care includes health promotion, disease prevention, health education, and counseling as well as the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. NNPs are prepared to practice across the continuum, providing primary, acute, chronic, and critical care to neonates and infants to age 1 year. In addition, NNPs select and perform clinically indicated advanced diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures. Requirements:<ul><li>Current Licensure through the Texas Board of Nursing</li><li>Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment</li><li>BLS obtained by the American Heart Association</li><li>NRP Certification</li><li>Previous neonatal experience required</li></ul>Work Type: Per Diem As NeededRecruiter: Sandra Vasquez 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?ZaPPspd1zictWMupArqQIwm" width="0" height="0" />

**Job Description:**

Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) are members of the health delivery system, practicing autonomously in diverse areas along the wellness-illness continuum in which direct primary and acute care is provided across settings. NNPs diagnose and treat patients with undifferentiated symptoms as well as those with established diagnoses. NNPs provide initial, ongoing, and comprehensive care, including taking complete histories; providing physical examinations and other health assessment and screening activities; and diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with acute and chronic illnesses and diseases. This includes ordering, performing, supervising, and interpreting laboratory and imaging studies; prescribing medication and durable medical equipment; and making appropriate referrals for patients and families. NNP care includes health promotion, disease prevention, health education, and counseling as well as the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. NNPs are prepared to practice across the continuum, providing primary, acute, chronic, and critical care to neonates and infants to age 1 year. In addition, NNPs select and perform clinically indicated advanced diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures.

**Requirements:**

- Current Licensure through the Texas Board of Nursing
- Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment
- BLS obtained by the American Heart Association
- NRP Certification
- Previous neonatal experience required

**Work Type:**

Per Diem As Needed

NP - Neonatology job in Beaumont TX

Description Summary:Performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards. Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient care and privacy. Transports patients to and from the Operating Room suite. Positions patients according to the type of surgery. Identifies and cares for biological specimens. Prepares the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to type of case. Responsibilities:•Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. •Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs all processes that relate to the delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR prior to and during any surgical procedure. •Ability to proficiently scrub 3 specialty areas including but not limited to: Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics, etc. is highly preferred. •Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments, and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician. •Use the physician preference card as a beginning point when pulling cases and setting up the OR. •Ensures that preference cards are kept up to date and as complete as possible. •Works effectively as a member of the team caring for the patient. •Cooperates in team planning and execution. •Maintains a safe environment by always implementing technical and aseptic practices. •Demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment. •Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in all patient care situations. •Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment. Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures. •Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility. •Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. •Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served. •Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements:Education/Skills •High School Diploma or equivalent is required •Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program is required Experience •2 or more years of experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications •BLS required •Certification of Surgical Technologist from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License requiredWork Schedule: TBDWork 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?UZyDM7gxfRv1st87TrJSZAt" width="0" height="0" />

**Surgical Technologist**

**Job Description:**

- Performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients.
- Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards.
- Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
- Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient care and privacy.
- Transports patients to and from the Operating Room suite.
- Positions patients according to the type of surgery.
- Identifies and cares for biological specimens.
- Prepares the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to type of case.

**Responsibilities:**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs all processes that relate to the delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR prior to and during any surgical procedure.
- Ability to proficiently scrub 3 specialty areas including but not limited to: Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics, etc. is highly preferred.
- Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments, and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician.
- Uses the physician preference card as a beginning point when pulling cases and setting up the OR.
- Ensures that preference cards are kept up to date and as complete as possible.
- Works effectively as a member of the team caring for the patient.
- Cooperates in team planning and execution.
- Maintains a safe environment by always implementing technical and aseptic practices.
- Demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
- Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in all patient care situations.
- Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment. Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures.
- Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility.
- Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
- Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Requirements:**

- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program is required.
- 2 or more years of experience preferred.
- BLS required.
- Certification of Surgical Technologist from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License required.

**Work Schedule:**

- TBD

**Work Type:**

- Full Time

Surgical Tech job in Lake Charles LA

Description POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of a Staff Pharmacist, provides assistance to the pharmacist and pharmacy technicians to accomplish the goals of efficiently preparing and dispensing medications as well as providing excellent pharmacy services. Inpatient pharmacy technician trainee will learn the skills of hospital pharmacy technician including but not limited to sterile and non-sterile medication compounding, processing prescriptions, and restocking medication devices, while complying hospital and NM Board of Pharmacy laws and regulations. Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent is required.CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: Must register as a non-certified technician with the NM Board of Pharmacy and obtain national pharmacy technician certification licensure within 1 year from date of hire.SKILLS: <ul><li>Effective verbal and interpersonal skills are required</li><li>Basic computer skills are required</li><li>Familiarity with medical terminology, basic math and reading comprehension skills are preferred.</li></ul>EXPERIENCE: Hospital experience is preferred.NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to: Pharmacy Director/ManagerENVIRONMENT:<ul><li>Bloodborne pathogen B</li></ul>Occasional exposure in daily duties. Little expected risk, but may be exposed unexpectedly to potential infectious materials. Exposure may be superficial and limited to a small amount of fluid. Close quarters in a busy environment. Low risk for infectious disease. Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals, allergenic drug products and needle sticks.Moderate exposure to video display terminals.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to move throughout the hospital at a rapid pace for the entire shift. Hearing must be sufficient to answer telephones and eyesight must be sufficient to read requisitions. Hand-eye coordination must be sufficient to perform aseptic technique. Must be able to raise a moderate load (less than 50 lbs.) using sound body mechanics alone or with assistance.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?gYUcIGFO2SLNSOIfQztnawu" width="0" height="0" />

**Position: Inpatient Pharmacy Technician Trainee**

**Job Description:**

- Under the direction of a Staff Pharmacist, provides assistance to the pharmacist and pharmacy technicians to accomplish the goals of efficiently preparing and dispensing medications as well as providing excellent pharmacy services.
- Learn the skills of a hospital pharmacy technician, including but not limited to sterile and non-sterile medication compounding, processing prescriptions, and restocking medication devices.
- Comply with hospital and NM Board of Pharmacy laws and regulations.

**Requirements:**

- **Education:** High School diploma or equivalent is required.
- **Certifications/Licenses:** Must register as a non-certified technician with the NM Board of Pharmacy and obtain national pharmacy technician certification licensure within 1 year from date of hire.
- **Skills:**
  - Effective verbal and interpersonal skills are required.
  - Basic computer skills are required.
  - Familiarity with medical terminology, basic math, and reading comprehension skills are preferred.
- **Experience:** Hospital experience is preferred.

**Supervision:**

- Responsible to: Pharmacy Director/Manager

**Environment:**

- **Bloodborne pathogen B**
- Occasional exposure in daily duties. Little expected risk, but may be exposed unexpectedly to potential infectious materials. Exposure may be superficial and limited to a small amount of fluid. Close quarters in a busy environment. Low risk for infectious disease. Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals, allergenic drug products, and needle sticks. Moderate exposure to video display terminals.

**Physical Requirements:**

- Must be able to move throughout the hospital at a rapid pace for the entire shift.
- Hearing must be sufficient to answer telephones and eyesight must be sufficient to read requisitions.
- Hand-eye coordination must be sufficient to perform aseptic technique.
- Must be able to raise a moderate load (less than 50 lbs.) using sound body mechanics alone or with assistance.

Pharmacy Technician job in Santa Fe NM

Description Summary:As a member of the health care team, assists the physical therapist with patient care by implementing treatment plans. Maintains patient records and directs support staff as needed. Requirements:A. Education/Skills Graduate with an Associate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program, approved by the American Physical Therapy Association B. Experience New graduate or experienced Physical Therapy Assistant C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Must have and maintain current license in the State of Texas as a Physical Therapy Assistant American Heart Association BLS - within two (2) weeks of employmentWork 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?xW6QgKmc6gB21AUfPwnc5wv" width="0" height="0" />

**Job Description:**

As a member of the health care team, assists the physical therapist with patient care by implementing treatment plans. Maintains patient records and directs support staff as needed.

**Requirements:**

- Graduate with an Associate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program, approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
- New graduate or experienced Physical Therapy Assistant
- Must have and maintain current license in the State of Texas as a Physical Therapy Assistant
- American Heart Association BLS - within two (2) weeks of employment

**Work Type:**

- Per Diem As Needed

Physical Therapy Assistant job in Beaumont TX

Description Summary:Organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part, and helps patients reach maximum performance levels. Plans therapy involving physical exercise, massage, heat, water, etc. Utilizes various mechanical and electrical equipment, and prosthetic and orthotic devices. Evaluates, records and reports on patient progress. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Responsible for interpreting and carrying out the prescription of the physician per practice act guidelines.</li><li>Responsible for overall direction, utilization, supervision, and instruction of physical therapy assistants; support staff; volunteers and students utilized in the department</li><li>Assists, by providing input, with performance evaluations of assistants and support staff </li><li>Responsible for protection of confidential data and the safety and welfare of patients and other associates.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned. </li></ul>Requirements:Education:<ul><li>Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy</li><li>Knowledgeable of the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice. </li><li>Excellent communication skills</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>New graduates accepted; experience preferred</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li>Current license by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners </li><li>CPR (American Heart Association)</li></ul>Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at . <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?9oUTlKZ647XEqG%2fLLhAUuAx" width="0" height="0" />

**Physical Therapist**

**Job Description:**

- Organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part, and helps patients reach maximum performance levels.
- Plans therapy involving physical exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.
- Utilizes various mechanical and electrical equipment, and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
- Evaluates, records, and reports on patient progress.

**Responsibilities:**

- Responsible for interpreting and carrying out the prescription of the physician per practice act guidelines.
- Responsible for overall direction, utilization, supervision, and instruction of physical therapy assistants, support staff, volunteers, and students utilized in the department.
- Assists, by providing input, with performance evaluations of assistants and support staff.
- Responsible for protection of confidential data and the safety and welfare of patients and other associates.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Requirements:**

- Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
- Knowledgeable of the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice.
- Excellent communication skills.
- New graduates accepted; experience preferred.
- Current license by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners.
- CPR (American Heart Association).

**Work Type:**

- Full Time

Physical Therapy job in Alamogordo NM

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 COMPETENCIESStandard 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 COMPETENCIESClinical 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>Associate's Degree in Nursing</li></ul>Experience <ul><li>One year experience in nursing preferred.</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li>Current Texas State RN License or Compact RN License</li><li>BLS (American Heart Association)</li><li>ACLS required at time of hire for experienced RNs. New graduate nurses must obtain ACLS by the end of the clinical orientation period.</li><li>NIHSS required within 90 days of hire/transfer date</li><li>De-escalation training required within 90 days of hire/transfer date</li><li>TNCC required within 6 weeks of hire for experienced RNs. New graduate nurses must obtain TNCC within 18 months of hire/transfer date.</li><li>PALS required at time of hire for experienced RNs. New graduate nurses must obtain PALS by the end of the clinical orientation period. </li></ul> Work Schedule: VariesWork 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?eNPu55wfhiEpSvfI9UN5Kgy" width="0" height="0" />

**Job Title: Competent Nurse**

**Job Description:**

- Practices independently and demonstrates awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation.
- Provides routine and complex care, focusing on long-range goals or plans.
- Develops the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing.
- Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers to help manage clinical situations.

**Responsibilities:**

- Meets expectations of applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- 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 according to their level of practice.
- Administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and treatment effectiveness.
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
- Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

**Core Competencies:**

**Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process**

- Uses critical thinking skills to assess the physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and development needs of patients and families.
- Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members.
- Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice.
- Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures; monitors and documents the progression of treatment and teaching goals.
- Evaluates the care and treatments provided to the patient and the patient's response.
- Performs timely reassessment and documentation.
- Performs unit-specific competencies based on the patient care need for the designated unit's patient population.

**Standard II: Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process**

- Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow.
- Utilizes appropriate communication systems and tools to facilitate the discharge process.
- Coaches on tools and techniques for ensuring order accuracy.

**Standard III: Unit Operations**

- Plans, directs, and evaluates overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift.
- Demonstrates good stewardship in equipment and supplies use and maintenance.
- Assesses departmental staffing needs; participates in resourcing efforts.
- Educates and trains others on industry operations, ethics, and regulations.

**Standard IV: Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations**

- Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment, resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities.
- Provides evidence-based nursing care.
- Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care.
- Educates and trains others on industry operations, ethics, and regulations.
- Knowledge of healthcare-related laws and regulations; complies with these in healthcare practices and activities.

**Technical Competencies:**

**Clinical Policies and Standards**

- Follows specific standards and clinical procedures.
- Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance.
- Provides feedback for procedure improvement.
- Assists in developing and implementing specific procedures.
- Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools, and techniques.

**Health Information Documentation**

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

**Medical Equipment**

- Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility.
- Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolve common equipment problems.
- Educates patients about appropriate home medical equipment use.
- Ensures all equipment and related supplies are in proper working

RN job in Alice TX

Description Summary:Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, performs treatments and provides exercise instruction and demonstration for patients. Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures. Carries out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation by a Physical Therapist. Instructs patients on segments of the program, including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices.Responsibilities:The Physical Therapist Assistant performs selected patient treatments under the general supervision of the supervising and/or Staff Physical Therapist and the Director/Coordinator and/or his or her designee. Assists with the direction, utilization, supervision, instruction, supportive staff, volunteers, and students utilized in the department / facility. Responsible for: interpreting and carrying out the prescription of the physician; receiving and writing verbal orders from physicians, nurse practitioners, and/or physician assistants in accordance with practice act guidelines; good public relations; protection of confidential data; economic use of time; equipment and supplies; and safety and welfare of patients and other associates. Performs other diverse duties as requested. Knowledge of the principles and practice of Physical Therapy; be familiar with the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice and apply the theory of Physical Therapy. Ability and competency to operate the equipment of his or her position. Perform technical procedures. Exercise supervision and management skills. Possess the ability to learn, reason, problem solve and demonstrate flexibility. Ability to speak intelligently and professionally. Demonstrate customer, team and inter/intra departmental communication based on the CSHS Standards of Performance. Willingness to work under direction.Requirements:Education:<ul><li>Graduate of an approved accredited school for Physical Therapist Assistants with Associates Degree.</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>New graduates are accepted for this position although experience is preferred.</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:<ul><li>Must have current PTA license issued by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. </li><li>CPR (American Heart Association)</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?F3yxk0kBl5jWW0v2JGWjGAz" width="0" height="0" />

**Physical Therapist Assistant**

**Job Description:**

- Perform treatments and provide exercise instruction and demonstration for patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist
- Assist the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations, and complex procedures
- Carry out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients
- Instruct patients on segments of the program, including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices

**Responsibilities:**

- Perform selected patient treatments under the general supervision of the supervising Staff Physical Therapist and the Director/Coordinator
- Assist with the direction, utilization, supervision, and instruction of supportive staff, volunteers, and students
- Interpret and carry out the prescription of the physician
- Maintain good public relations and protect confidential data
- Ensure the economic use of time, equipment, and supplies
- Ensure the safety and welfare of patients and other associates
- Apply the theory of Physical Therapy and demonstrate customer, team, and inter/intra departmental communication

**Requirements:**

- **Education:** Graduate of an approved accredited school for Physical Therapist Assistants with an Associates Degree
- **Experience:** New graduates are accepted for this position although experience is preferred
- **Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:** 
  - Must have current PTA license issued by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
  - CPR (American Heart Association)

**Work Type:**

- Per Diem As Needed

Physical Therapy Assistant job in Alamogordo NM

Description Summary:Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs in a variety of sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps. Teaches patient skills and techniques required for participation in activities. Studies and evaluates patient's reactions to the program and prepares progress reports. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Responsible for the utilization and supervision of volunteers, students, support staff, and assistants relating to the provision of occupational therapy services. </li><li>Responsible for interpretation/implementation of physician orders, provision of safe care to customers, protection of confidential information, professional communication, economic use of time/resources, and creation of a positive work/therapy environment. </li><li>Performs other diverse duties as requested. </li></ul>Requirements:Education:<ul><li>Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy; Bachelors degree required</li><li>Knowledgeable of the American Occupational Therapy Association Code of Ethics and the Guide to Occupational Therapy Practice. </li><li>Excellent communication skills</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>New graduates accepted; experience preferred</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:<ul><li>Current license by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners </li><li>CPR - American Heart Association</li></ul>Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at . <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?qdmvJovGKdlfld42eFv5aQa" width="0" height="0" />

**Occupational Therapist**

**Job Description:**

- Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs in a variety of sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps.
- Teaches patient skills and techniques required for participation in activities.
- Studies and evaluates patient's reactions to the program and prepares progress reports.

**Responsibilities:**

- Responsible for the utilization and supervision of volunteers, students, support staff, and assistants relating to the provision of occupational therapy services.
- Responsible for interpretation/implementation of physician orders, provision of safe care to customers, protection of confidential information, professional communication, economic use of time/resources, and creation of a positive work/therapy environment.
- Performs other diverse duties as requested.

**Requirements:**

- Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy; Bachelor's degree required.
- Knowledgeable of the American Occupational Therapy Association Code of Ethics and the Guide to Occupational Therapy Practice.
- Excellent communication skills.

**Experience:**

- New graduates accepted; experience preferred.

**Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:**

- Current license by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners.
- CPR - American Heart Association.

**Work Type:**

- Full Time.

Occupational Therapy job in Alamogordo NM

Description Summary:Examines, tests, diagnoses and administers remedial treatments for patients with speech and hearing disorders. Evaluates patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of speech, language, hearing, and oral motor disorders. Records speech samples and conducts phonetic analyses of speech ability. Documents test results and recommends remedial treatment. Performs evaluations with special attention to receptive and expressive language skills, speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence, articulation and auditory skills. Confers with associates and institutes treatment utilizing corrective exercises and special equipment. Maintains active and support communication with the patient regarding progress, problems, home programs and other issues related to the therapeutic process. Bachelor's Degree required. Speech Therapy/Pathology license required. FLSA Status: Non-exempt.Responsibilities:The staff Speech Language Pathologist is directly responsible to the manager/coordinator and/or his or her designee. Assists with the direction, utilization, supervision, instruction, and evaluation of supportive staff, volunteers, and students utilized in the department/facility. Responsible for interpreting and carrying out the prescription of the physician; receiving and writing verbal orders from physicians, nurse practitioners, and/or physician assistants in accordance with practice act guidelines; good public relations; protection of confidential data; economic use of time; equipment and supplies; and safety and welfare of patients and other associates. Performs other diverse duties as requested. Requirements:Education:<ul><li>Graduate of an accredited/approved school of Speech Language Pathology.</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li> New graduates are accepted for this position, although experience is preferred. CFY supervision may be arranged.</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:<ul><li> Must have, or is eligible for, state licensure.</li><li>Must present license prior to employment.</li><li>CPR-AHA. American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) card required within one year of hire/transfer. </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?YcLt330jF%2flZ5%2bT6%2bhx9Kwb" width="0" height="0" />

**Speech Language Pathologist**

**Job Description:**

- Examines, tests, diagnoses and administers remedial treatments for patients with speech and hearing disorders.
- Evaluates patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of speech, language, hearing, and oral motor disorders.
- Records speech samples and conducts phonetic analyses of speech ability.
- Documents test results and recommends remedial treatment.
- Performs evaluations with special attention to receptive and expressive language skills, speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence, articulation and auditory skills.
- Confers with associates and institutes treatment utilizing corrective exercises and special equipment.
- Maintains active and supportive communication with the patient regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.

**Responsibilities:**

- Directly responsible to the manager/coordinator and/or his or her designee.
- Assists with the direction, utilization, supervision, instruction, and evaluation of supportive staff, volunteers, and students utilized in the department/facility.
- Responsible for interpreting and carrying out the prescription of the physician.
- Receiving and writing verbal orders from physicians, nurse practitioners, and/or physician assistants in accordance with practice act guidelines.
- Maintains good public relations and protection of confidential data.
- Ensures economic use of time, equipment, and supplies.
- Ensures safety and welfare of patients and other associates.
- Performs other diverse duties as requested.

**Requirements:**

- Graduate of an accredited/approved school of Speech Language Pathology.
- New graduates are accepted for this position, although experience is preferred. CFY supervision may be arranged.
- Must have, or be eligible for, state licensure.
- Must present license prior to employment.
- CPR-AHA and American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) card required within one year of hire/transfer.

**Work Type:**

- Per Diem As Needed

Speech Language Pathology job in Alamogordo NM

Description Summary:Under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist, schedules, plans and delivers prescribed occupational therapy treatments, services and home instruction to patients in such areas as daily living skills, functional mobility, neuromuscular reeducation, vocational, general musculoskeletal, energy conservation and joint protection. Utilizes orthotic and adaptive equipment and positioning devices as required. Administers and may interpret basic evaluations. Documents patient status and reports changes.Responsibilities:The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant reports directly to the department manager and/or his/her designee with clinical supervision provided by a licensed occupational therapist. Responsible for utilization and supervision of volunteers, students, and support staff relating to the provision of occupational therapy services. The occupational therapist is responsible for interpretation/implementation of physician orders, provision of safe care to customers, protection of confidential information, professional communication, economic use of time/resources, and creation of a positive work/therapy environment.Knowledgeable of the principles and practice of occupational therapy. Perform the technical skills of the certified occupational therapy assistant and be competent to operate the equipment utilized in his/her professional area. Ability to write and speak in a professional and intelligent manner and must demonstrate supervision/management skills. Must comply with the CHRISTUS Spohn Health System policies, procedures, and standards of performance. Willing to assume additional responsibilities as requested.Requirements:Education:<ul><li>Graduate of a school of occupational therapy that is approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education or the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>New graduates are accepted for this position although experience is preferred.</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:<ul><li>License by the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners required prior to employment. </li><li>CPR (American Heart Association)</li></ul>Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at . <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Thsc6vMYhfFD5sTFgNstkwc" width="0" height="0" />

**Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant**

**Job Description:**

- Under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist, schedule, plan, and deliver prescribed occupational therapy treatments, services, and home instruction to patients in areas such as daily living skills, functional mobility, neuromuscular reeducation, vocational activities, general musculoskeletal health, energy conservation, and joint protection.
- Utilize orthotic and adaptive equipment and positioning devices as required.
- Administer and interpret basic evaluations.
- Document patient status and report changes.

**Responsibilities:**

- Report directly to the department manager and/or his/her designee with clinical supervision provided by a licensed occupational therapist.
- Responsible for the utilization and supervision of volunteers, students, and support staff relating to the provision of occupational therapy services.
- Responsible for interpretation/implementation of physician orders, safe care provision, protection of confidential information, professional communication, economic use of time/resources, and creation of a positive work/therapy environment.
- Knowledgeable of the principles and practice of occupational therapy.
- Perform the technical skills of the certified occupational therapy assistant and be competent to operate the equipment utilized in the professional area.
- Ability to write and speak professionally and demonstrate supervision/management skills.
- Comply with CHRISTUS Spohn Health System policies, procedures, and performance standards.
- Willing to assume additional responsibilities as requested.

**Requirements:**

- **Education:** Graduate of a school of occupational therapy approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education or the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
  
- **Experience:** New graduates are accepted although experience is preferred.

- **Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:**
  - License by the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners required prior to employment.
  - CPR (American Heart Association)

**Work Type:**

- Full Time