Primary Location:

JHHS - Jewish Hospital

Address:

200 Abraham Flexner Way
Louisville, KY 40202


Shift:

Job Description Summary:

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides assessment, management and outcome evaluation for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. The APRN serves as a resource to educate patients, families, professional nurses, and staff; functions as a liaison between patient, family and UofL Physicians staff; and participates in clinical research. The APRN should demonstrate an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.

Job Description:

UofL Health/UofL Physicians Groupis seeking a compassionate APRN to join our palliative care program. Candidate will provide high-quality care for patients with chronic and serious illness in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. Work alongside compassionate physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide top-tier care.

• 40 hours per week
• M-F
• Inpatient/Outpatient
• Facilities: UofL Health Jewish Hospital and UofL Hospital
• Excellent Benefits Package
• FULLY FUNDED TUITION TO UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE FOR YOU AND YOUR DEPENDANTS

• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination and diagnostic studies for both inpatient and outpatient services.
• Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.
• Manage specialty clinic
• Writes prescriptions for medication, blood tests, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies and therapeutic measures.
• Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.
• Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests.
• Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
• Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.
• Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the patient.
• Participates in multidisciplinary conference and ensures appropriate, quality care.
• Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.
• Assist with admissions.
• Works both collaboratively and independently.
• Maintains oversight of survivorship program and survivorship clinic.
• Shares clinical expertise with professional and supportive personnel.
• Documents and reports care in an accurate, timely manner.
• Works effectively with others. Collaborates with other health disciplines to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Promotes evidenced-based nursing practice/research by participating in clinical research and leading efforts in scientific inquiry.
• Varied schedule
• Mutually agreed upon call schedule
• Assist in the Operation Room when necessary
• Maintains professional certification in specialty area; attends and participates in national, regional, and/or local educational conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education:

• Master of Nursing degree from an accredited institution.

Licensure:

• Current licensure in state of Kentucky as an APRN.

Certification:

• National certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Current DEA certificate without restriction
• Current BLS
• Must be ACLS Certified

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:

• Demonstrates the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care appropriate to the age of patients served by demonstrative knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Communicates appropriately with the person served regardless of their age.
• Initiative, communicator, problem solver
• Proactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they arise
• Service Excellence – responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information
• Organized – manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized
• Flexible – ability to change directions as needed for the good of the department or organization
• Critical Thinking – ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options
• Work Ethic – motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiency
• Maintains a professional appearance at all times.
• Interpersonal – can build effective, strong working relationships with employees, colleagues, management, consultants, and media through trust, communication, and credibility
• Team – ability to work with others, serve others, help others, lead others, mentor others, take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome.
• Emotional Intelligence – ability to not take issues personal, see the big picture in emotionally charged situations and respond in a mature, professional, composed manner
• Self-Awareness – ability to reflect, understand limitations, and seek appropriate assistance and guidance
• Judgment – exercises discretion and due diligence when making decisions and recommendations
• Quality – is able to perform work in a neat, efficient, well-coordinated, well communicated manner with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism
• Presentation – can speak in front of people to deliver necessary material or messaging

Language Ability:

• Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.

Reasoning Ability:

• Able to critically think through complex patient situations, process improvements, evidence-based practice.
• Able to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills.

Computer Skills:

• What computer skills are required for this job? What computer skills are preferred?
• Are there any specialized programs that the candidate must be able to use?

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times

• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by:

• Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit

• Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve
• Working together as a team to achieve our goals
• Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback
• Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve
• Using our resources wisely
• Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health

Additional Job Description:

Primary Location:

Frazier Rehab Institute - UMC

Address:

220 Abraham Flexner Way
Louisville, KY 40202


Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

Position Summary and Purpose

Patient Access Educator is responsible for delivering individual and group on-the-job training to new and current patient access staff. The educator will round with patient access areas while observing and monitoring front-end functions and providing feedback to management and specialized instruction to staff. They help in the development of system enhancements and performs subsequent testing for enhancements to the registration and scheduling systems.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitates staff development by promoting learning experiences and tailoring to the needs of the individual employees

• Defines the knowledge, skills & abilities required for patient access employees to perform given responsibilities as requested

• Suggests exercises and/or case studies to reinforce learning

• Observes staff working on Patient Access functions in clinical/hospital areas to answer questions, provide additional training, identify issues/concerns and facilitate ongoing integration of automated systems

• Audits accounts (i.e. MSP, insurance plans, complete registration, etc.)

• Participates in continuous process improvement teams and assist in the coordination and completion of short-term, long-term and special projects as appropriate

• Completes various Revenue Cycle reports to identify trends and opportunities for Patient Access education

Other Functions:

• Assists with testing patient access components of courseware developed tools, products and system software upgrades

• Provides coaching regarding education opportunities

• Attends meetings and represent Patient Access as a subject matter expert

• Obtains and enters complete and accurate patient demographic, guarantor, and insurance information if needed for registration and/or pre-registration functions

• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology and best practices

• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct

• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times

• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure and Certification)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Excellent customer service skills (required)

• Two years of relevant patient access experience (required)

• Teaching and corporate training experience (preferred)

Job Competency:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:

• Must be dependable, professional and a team player

• Demonstrates attention to detail in data gathering, documentation and record keeping

• Solid oral and written communication skills

• Ability to create effective Power Point Presentations

• Ability to adhere to deadlines

• Energetic, motivated individual that connects well with people

Language Ability:

•Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and organizational policies

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to work well with ambiguity and continuous changes

• Able to assist others in developing problem solving/reasoning skills

Computer Skills:

• Must have the ability to learn and use the electronic documentation system appropriately

• Must have the capacity to learn other relevant systems and databases, as needed

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times

• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times

• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines

• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members

• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

UofL Health Core Expectation:

At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by:

• Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit

• Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve

• Working together as a team to achieve our goals

• Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback

• Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve

• Using our resources wisely

• Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health

Primary Location:

JHHS - Jewish Hospital - UMC

Address:

200 Abraham Flexner Way
Louisville, KY 40202


Shift:

Rotating (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Job Profile Summary

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills to serve as a nutrition resource for patients, staff, and community

• Excellent time management skills and ability to self-motivate, necessary in this high paced environment

• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, nutrition as a healing therapy, and ethical practice

Job Description:

The Registered Dietitian functions within a multidisciplinary team to provide nutrition therapy for inpatients and/or outpatients at UofL Health facilities per scope of assignment. The dietitian will provide safe, effective, and evidence-based nutrition care and services in accordance with guidelines from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, and other industry principles. The dietitian supports quality clinical outcome practice, and development and growth of individual and team nutrition therapy skills. Responsibilities include meeting objectives for department, facility, and organizational goals; interacting with professional staff, patients, and families; providing comprehensive nutrition therapy and guidance within licensed area of expertise and responsibility; providing quality learning experiences for nutrition students/interns as applicable; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Essential Functions:

• Provides medical nutrition therapy using the nutrition care process, including nutrition screening, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and education according to established departmental policies and standards of practice
• Conducts malnutrition identification and assessment including nutrition-focused physical exam where applicable
• Is fiscally responsible by adhering to departmental productivity standards while maintaining quality services, and monitoring appropriateness of product and mode of nutrition support
• Communicates and interacts effectively with patients and families, community members, and health professionals, in accordance with evidence-based nutrition practice and customer service skills
• Serves as a nutrition resource to other departments, maintaining effective working relationships with members of the medical staff, other healthcare professionals, and affiliates; participates in multi-disciplinary committees and/or activities as directed
• Improves practice based on quality evaluation, and assists in data collection/analysis and research as directed
• Supports Nutrition Therapy team goals, participates in self-development to increase department level of service, and assists in keeping practice guidelines current per industry research and standards
• Precepts and provides supervised practice to nutrition students/interns as applicable, with instruction and application reflecting the standards of UofL Health
• Maintains competency with regular continuing education, including that in focused area of practice
• Other essential functions where applicable:At facilities where dietitian-placed feeding tubes and/or nasal bridling are practice and clinically privileged, once specifically trained and deemed competent, participates in feeding tube and/or nasal bridle placement, documentation, tracking, and competency maintenance per hospital and manufacturer guidelines and requirementsIn settings where applicable, once trained and/or certified, instructs patients on lactation, insulin injection, continuous glucose monitoring, medication management, and/or insulin pump use

Other Functions:

• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)
• Master’s Degree in nutrition/dietetics, public health, or education (preferred)
• Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or eligible for registration and registered within 90 days of start (required)
• Licensure by the Kentucky Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians, or licensed at next available application period (required)

Experience:

• One year of experience as a Registered Dietitian in a critical care setting (preferred)
• One year of experience as a Registered Dietitian in community and/or outpatient nutrition therapy (preferred if in an outpatient role)

Certification:

• Specialist or advanced practice certification from the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education, or the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (preferred)

Primary Location:

Peace - Louisville

Address:

2020 Newburg Rd.
Louisville, KY 40205


Shift:

Second Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

About UofL Health:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

The Patient Access Registrar presents a pleasing, helpful, and courteous manner to patients, physicians, visitors, co-workers, and all other internal and external customers of the hospital. The registrar interviews patients in a professional manner and obtains all personal, medical, and financial information necessary for admissions and billing properly for services rendered. Obtains accurate insurance information and signatures when applicable and explains payment options available and refer to Patient Financial Counselor if necessary. The registrar adheres to established policies and procedures for the department and the hospital when providing service to adults (ages 18-65), geriatric patients (age over 65), adolescents (ages 12-17) and pediatric/neonate patients (age under 12).

Essential Functions:

• Receives and interviews patients in a courteous, empathetic, and professional manner.
• Obtains and enters complete and accurate patient demographic, guarantor, and insurance information.
• Assures completion of forms for signatures, authorization and consents.
• Reviews patient insurance information and assigns appropriate insurance payor plan codes including policy, group and authorization numbers to ensure proper billing.
• Assigns appropriate patient types and beds according to the type of registration (ER, Inpatient Admits, Observations, Outpatient Surgery (ODSU), Lab, Radiology, T-accounts, etc.). Works with physicians and nurses to ensure accurate patient placement. Corrects all changes to accounts prior to billing (inpatient to observation, observation to inpatient, inpatient to ODSU, etc.).
• Ensures that the ordering, attending, referring and primary care physicians are documented in the hospital computer system (SMS) correctly when registering patients.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information and maintains awareness of individual patient needs and wait times for registration. Monitors waiting and treatment areas for patients that have not been registered.
• Maintains an efficient and effective patient flow.
• Complies with all department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Complies with local, state, and federal rules and regulations, and the requirements of accrediting bodies.
• Performs other duties as assigned such as representing the group to management internally & externally as needed; responding to management inquiries and requests, etc.
• Attends and participates in department and hospital meetings, in-services, and quality improvement teams.
• Participates in the on-call weekend coverage rotation.
• Contributes to the accomplishment of department and hospital objectives.
• Projects a positive personal and professional image of the Patient Access Representative, department, and hospital at all times, under all circumstances.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

Shift Requirements:

Overtime Required:

☐ Infrequently ☒ Sometimes ☐ Often ☐ n/a (exempt position)

Other Functions:

• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• At least one year of registration experience (preferred)

Job Competency:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:

• Must be dependable, professional and a team player
• Critical thinking skills
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible with job demands
• Energetic, motivated individual that connects well with people

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times

• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

Primary Location:

JHHS - Jewish Hospital - UMC

Address:

200 Abraham Flexner Way
Louisville, KY 40202


Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

Transporting and cleaning of all moveable medical equipment throughout medical campus. Managing inventory level to maintain stocking par levels. Performing basic equipment functional tests. Promote the safe use of clinical equipment and supports in the operation of continuous quality improvements.

Essential Functions:

• Cleaning and transporting all moveable medical equipment throughout medical campus.
• Monitors all equipment inventory levels, stocking locations, and par levels. Notify appropriate repair tech when a malfunction occurs.
• Scan barcode to update medical equipment locations.
• Assist in developing training materials and provide training for the Mobile Medical Equipment.
• Performing basic equipment functional tests.
• Promotes the safe use of clinical equipment and seeks opportunities for the efficient management of clinical equipment.
• Use equipment tracking system to locate equipment, set up trackers/locators, and check par levels.
• Provide assistance to other technicians and hospital departments.
• Clean and transport of all specialty and rental beds throughout the medical campus.
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
• Operate UofL Health vehicle to deliver, pick up, and clean equipment from other network hospitals and medical centers.
• All other duties assigned.

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High School diploma required

Experience:

• Some medical equipment experience preferred.

Licensure:

• Maintain active driver’s license. (preferred)

Certification:

• DOT certification. (preferred)

Job Competency:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:

• Familiar with Mobile Medical Equipment.
• Strong initiative.
• Ability to work independently.

Language Ability:

• Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Must be comfortable speaking to groups, such as with committee meetings
• Must have ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deliver results.

Reasoning Ability:

• Must have ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must have ability to critically think through complex situations and make determinations based on presented data.

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer software functions.
• Ability to operate handheld scanning/computer devices.

Primary Location:

Address:

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Clinical Assistant provides clinical patient care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner, under the supervision and delegation of the Registered Nurse. In collaboration with patients and families (as defined by the patient) the Clinical Assistant is responsible for the care of the patient. The Clinical Assistant adheres to and is supportive of the hospital and the department of Nursing mission and philosophy.

Essential Functions:

• Delivers successful service to our internal and external customers by adhering to critical success standards: demonstrating accountability and commitment to quality and safety standards; providing exceptional customer service; and exerting effort to ensure a positive work environment that demonstrates dedication to the hospital’s mission, vision and values
• Performs delegated nursing skills, including but not limited to, activities of daily living, monitoring of patient condition, body mechanics, providing nutritional support and other activities as appropriate to clinical service, in accordance with hospital standards, nursing standards of care, and policies and procedures
• May perform skills, within scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel. These skills include, but are not limited to, the collection of specimens, use of specialized equipment, restraint monitoring and patient elimination procedures. Communicates performance of these skills to the patient’s Registered Nurse and other members of the healthcare team
• Performs functional assignments per unit standards of care, including such activities as patient admission and discharge procedures, unit environmental organizational tasks, and others as appropriate to service
• Performs and documents point-of-care testing, patient mobility and exercise, comfort, rest, sleep and care needs, patient hygiene, grooming, dressing, skincare, dietary, toileting and elimination needs
• Assists with transport
• Performs clerical duties; use of a fax machine, computers, medical transcription, telephone, and copy machines may be required
  Demonstrates appropriate emergency and patient safety procedures, including management of safety devices and equipment.  Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards

Other Functions:

• Participates in training, development and continuing education activities to improve role functioning Responsible for knowing and demonstrating National Patient Safety standards.  Participates in department-based activities and initiatives to improve and ensure a safe environment
• Participates in performance improvement activities; quality improvement and patient safety activities; assists in maintaining compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards including the code of conduct

• Communicates effectively with members of the health care team, patients and families, often under stress or emergency situations
• Assists other members of the nursing care team and/or other disciplines
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Experience in healthcare setting (preferred)

Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
• State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (preferred)

Primary Location:

University Hospital - UMC

Address:

530 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202


Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) is a competent registered nurse that will deliver nursing care to patients of varying age groups by utilizing the nursing process and nursing practice standards. The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) uses:

• Nursing Practice Competencies to intervene to achieve safe, optimal patient and family centered care health outcomes;
• Leadership Competencies to coordinate patient care and communicate with the care team;
• Professional Profile Competencies to develop professionally as a life-long learner, and
• Practice Outcomes Competencies to evaluate care based on evidence, the UofL Health quality model, and patient safety goals.

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) demonstrates competency caring for complex patients and participates on the care team to improve the quality of care in the clinical area.

Essential Functions:

Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, this position will provide nursing care to patients, and:

• Conducts systematic, continuous and comprehensive assessments of patient health status from admission or encounter to discharge across the care continuum to ensure patient safety, collaborating with the healthcare team, patient and family; care addresses all aspects of the individual and family, including age, gender, spiritual, cultural, physical, psychosocial and patient preferences and proactively uses safety surveillance to prevent adverse outcomes
• Independently administers medications per licensure authority, assesses and reassesses the effects of these medications, and documents administration in a timely manner per policies, procedures and regulatory requirements; consistently adheres to patient safety guidelines regarding all aspects of medication administration
• In collaboration with patient and family, plans care using current scientific knowledge, theory, and care standards within the nursing interventions and outcomes framework and national patient safety goals; constructs individualized, age-specific plans for optimal patient and family outcomes, as appropriate to the practice setting; incorporates data from the multi-disciplinary care team into the plan of care to assure continuity and appropriate patient teaching
• In collaboration with patient and family, identifies and prioritizes patient problems based on subjective and objective assessment data, patient safety considerations, patient and family goals and preferences, and nursing interventions and the medical plan of care
• Implements nursing care interventions to meet patient and family center health care needs. Demonstrates competent skills, appropriate clinical judgments and chain of command to promote patient safety and reach planned care goals and outcomes
• Competently and consistently assesses, conducts and evaluates the outcomes of patient and family teaching, from admission, or episode of care, to discharge, teaching reflects sensitivity to age, learning needs and cultural background
• Evaluates care by performing regular and systematic reviews of patient /family responses to interventions; revises the multi-disciplinary plan of care in collaboration with other care Team members to promote desired outcomes; recognizes care variances and takes steps to prevent or intervene with potential or real adverse events to promote safe care
• Serves as an advocate for the patient and family, demonstrates respect for their rights, responsibilities, and sensitivity to their preferences; prepares the patient and family for discharge; obtains feedback to promote positive patient satisfaction outcomes
• Works collaboratively, with appropriate monitoring and delegation, with unlicensed assistive healthcare providers, per regulatory and legal requirements, assuring safe patient care delivery

Other Functions:

• Demonstrates professional conduct and appearance and is accountable for actions and outcomes
• Orients new members of the healthcare team as well as supervises students in the performance of assigned duties
• May act in the role of relief charge nurse when the unit need arises
• Maintains professional competency through continuing education, ongoing competency demonstration, licensure and professional activities; demonstrates valuing life-long learning
• Participates in evidence-based practice activities, such as journal clubs, and discusses outcomes of care with colleagues, demonstrating knowledge of care indicators; takes steps to improve care delivery by self and team and remains up-to-date with compliance, regulatory and accreditation standards
• Actively participates as a collaborative member of the healthcare team by communicating constructively using core behavioral standards. Identifies clinical and interdepartmental problems, resolving conflicts appropriately on behalf of the care team and patients; demonstrates ability to give and receive peer review and feedback, incorporating this into his or her practice
• Performs duties in a cost-effective manner, striving to avoid wasting hospital resources without jeopardizing quality of care and service
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program is (required)All new-hire Associate Degree Registered Nurses (new graduate and experienced) are required to start an approved BSN program within one (1) year of hire and complete an approved BSN program within three (3) years of hire (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program (preferred)

Experience:

• All new RN graduates will participate in the Nurse Residency program and must successfully complete all activities (required)
• Two years of hospital patient care experience (preferred)

Licensure:

• Current KY RN licensure or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (required)

Certification:

• Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (may be required for specific clinical areas)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (may be required for specific clinical areas)

Note: additional, specialized certifications may be required or preferred based on unit

Primary Location:

Address:

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

• Supports the accurate maintenance of the supply inventory
• Daily restocking of shelves
• Rotates inventory
• Performs cycle counts or other inventories
• Notifies Supervisor of outdates or slow moving inventory
• Supports and maintains inventory level for 3rd party system or Lawson Par locations
• Able to provide basic trouble shooting for all automated inventory management systems
• Maintain clean and orderly stock locations
• Maintains professional image when assisting customers in person or by phone on VOCERA
• Processes shipment to stock or delivers
• Other duties as assigned
• Basic Lawson functions
• Basic knowledge of 3rd party system utilized at facility.
• Assist in packing case carts as needed.

Additional Job Description:

Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):
• High school or GED required
• Associate’s or Bachelor Degree preferred

Experience (required and preferred):

• Minimum of Two (2) years Supply Chain related experience preferred
• Team Management and/or Project Management preferred
• Must keep abreast of current trends/changes related to technology within healthcare

Primary Location:

Address:

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Clinical Assistant provides clinical patient care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner, under the supervision and delegation of the Registered Nurse. In collaboration with patients and families (as defined by the patient) the Clinical Assistant is responsible for the care of the patient. The Clinical Assistant adheres to and is supportive of the hospital and the department of Nursing mission and philosophy.

Essential Functions:

• Delivers successful service to our internal and external customers by adhering to critical success standards: demonstrating accountability and commitment to quality and safety standards; providing exceptional customer service; and exerting effort to ensure a positive work environment that demonstrates dedication to the hospital’s mission, vision and values
• Performs delegated nursing skills, including but not limited to, activities of daily living, monitoring of patient condition, body mechanics, providing nutritional support and other activities as appropriate to clinical service, in accordance with hospital standards, nursing standards of care, and policies and procedures
• May perform skills, within scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel. These skills include, but are not limited to, the collection of specimens, use of specialized equipment, restraint monitoring and patient elimination procedures. Communicates performance of these skills to the patient’s Registered Nurse and other members of the healthcare team
• Performs functional assignments per unit standards of care, including such activities as patient admission and discharge procedures, unit environmental organizational tasks, and others as appropriate to service
• Performs and documents point-of-care testing, patient mobility and exercise, comfort, rest, sleep and care needs, patient hygiene, grooming, dressing, skincare, dietary, toileting and elimination needs
• Assists with transport
• Performs clerical duties; use of a fax machine, computers, medical transcription, telephone, and copy machines may be required
  Demonstrates appropriate emergency and patient safety procedures, including management of safety devices and equipment.  Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards

Other Functions:

• Participates in training, development and continuing education activities to improve role functioning Responsible for knowing and demonstrating National Patient Safety standards.  Participates in department-based activities and initiatives to improve and ensure a safe environment
• Participates in performance improvement activities; quality improvement and patient safety activities; assists in maintaining compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards including the code of conduct

• Communicates effectively with members of the health care team, patients and families, often under stress or emergency situations
• Assists other members of the nursing care team and/or other disciplines
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Experience in healthcare setting (preferred)

Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
• State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (preferred)

Primary Location:

Address:

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Clinical Assistant provides clinical patient care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner, under the supervision and delegation of the Registered Nurse. In collaboration with patients and families (as defined by the patient) the Clinical Assistant is responsible for the care of the patient. The Clinical Assistant adheres to and is supportive of the hospital and the department of Nursing mission and philosophy.

Essential Functions:

• Delivers successful service to our internal and external customers by adhering to critical success standards: demonstrating accountability and commitment to quality and safety standards; providing exceptional customer service; and exerting effort to ensure a positive work environment that demonstrates dedication to the hospital’s mission, vision and values
• Performs delegated nursing skills, including but not limited to, activities of daily living, monitoring of patient condition, body mechanics, providing nutritional support and other activities as appropriate to clinical service, in accordance with hospital standards, nursing standards of care, and policies and procedures
• May perform skills, within scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel. These skills include, but are not limited to, the collection of specimens, use of specialized equipment, restraint monitoring and patient elimination procedures. Communicates performance of these skills to the patient’s Registered Nurse and other members of the healthcare team
• Performs functional assignments per unit standards of care, including such activities as patient admission and discharge procedures, unit environmental organizational tasks, and others as appropriate to service
• Performs and documents point-of-care testing, patient mobility and exercise, comfort, rest, sleep and care needs, patient hygiene, grooming, dressing, skincare, dietary, toileting and elimination needs
• Assists with transport
• Performs clerical duties; use of a fax machine, computers, medical transcription, telephone, and copy machines may be required
  Demonstrates appropriate emergency and patient safety procedures, including management of safety devices and equipment.  Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards

Other Functions:

• Participates in training, development and continuing education activities to improve role functioning Responsible for knowing and demonstrating National Patient Safety standards.  Participates in department-based activities and initiatives to improve and ensure a safe environment
• Participates in performance improvement activities; quality improvement and patient safety activities; assists in maintaining compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards including the code of conduct

• Communicates effectively with members of the health care team, patients and families, often under stress or emergency situations
• Assists other members of the nursing care team and/or other disciplines
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Experience in healthcare setting (preferred)

Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
• State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (preferred)

Primary Location:

Address:

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Clinical Assistant provides clinical patient care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner, under the supervision and delegation of the Registered Nurse. In collaboration with patients and families (as defined by the patient) the Clinical Assistant is responsible for the care of the patient. The Clinical Assistant adheres to and is supportive of the hospital and the department of Nursing mission and philosophy.

Essential Functions:

• Delivers successful service to our internal and external customers by adhering to critical success standards: demonstrating accountability and commitment to quality and safety standards; providing exceptional customer service; and exerting effort to ensure a positive work environment that demonstrates dedication to the hospital’s mission, vision and values
• Performs delegated nursing skills, including but not limited to, activities of daily living, monitoring of patient condition, body mechanics, providing nutritional support and other activities as appropriate to clinical service, in accordance with hospital standards, nursing standards of care, and policies and procedures
• May perform skills, within scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel. These skills include, but are not limited to, the collection of specimens, use of specialized equipment, restraint monitoring and patient elimination procedures. Communicates performance of these skills to the patient’s Registered Nurse and other members of the healthcare team
• Performs functional assignments per unit standards of care, including such activities as patient admission and discharge procedures, unit environmental organizational tasks, and others as appropriate to service
• Performs and documents point-of-care testing, patient mobility and exercise, comfort, rest, sleep and care needs, patient hygiene, grooming, dressing, skincare, dietary, toileting and elimination needs
• Assists with transport
• Performs clerical duties; use of a fax machine, computers, medical transcription, telephone, and copy machines may be required
  Demonstrates appropriate emergency and patient safety procedures, including management of safety devices and equipment.  Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards

Other Functions:

• Participates in training, development and continuing education activities to improve role functioning Responsible for knowing and demonstrating National Patient Safety standards.  Participates in department-based activities and initiatives to improve and ensure a safe environment
• Participates in performance improvement activities; quality improvement and patient safety activities; assists in maintaining compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards including the code of conduct

• Communicates effectively with members of the health care team, patients and families, often under stress or emergency situations
• Assists other members of the nursing care team and/or other disciplines
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Experience in healthcare setting (preferred)

Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
• State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (preferred)

Primary Location:

Address:

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Clinical Assistant provides clinical patient care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner, under the supervision and delegation of the Registered Nurse. In collaboration with patients and families (as defined by the patient) the Clinical Assistant is responsible for the care of the patient. The Clinical Assistant adheres to and is supportive of the hospital and the department of Nursing mission and philosophy.

Essential Functions:

• Delivers successful service to our internal and external customers by adhering to critical success standards: demonstrating accountability and commitment to quality and safety standards; providing exceptional customer service; and exerting effort to ensure a positive work environment that demonstrates dedication to the hospital’s mission, vision and values
• Performs delegated nursing skills, including but not limited to, activities of daily living, monitoring of patient condition, body mechanics, providing nutritional support and other activities as appropriate to clinical service, in accordance with hospital standards, nursing standards of care, and policies and procedures
• May perform skills, within scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel. These skills include, but are not limited to, the collection of specimens, use of specialized equipment, restraint monitoring and patient elimination procedures. Communicates performance of these skills to the patient’s Registered Nurse and other members of the healthcare team
• Performs functional assignments per unit standards of care, including such activities as patient admission and discharge procedures, unit environmental organizational tasks, and others as appropriate to service
• Performs and documents point-of-care testing, patient mobility and exercise, comfort, rest, sleep and care needs, patient hygiene, grooming, dressing, skincare, dietary, toileting and elimination needs
• Assists with transport
• Performs clerical duties; use of a fax machine, computers, medical transcription, telephone, and copy machines may be required
  Demonstrates appropriate emergency and patient safety procedures, including management of safety devices and equipment.  Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards

Other Functions:

• Participates in training, development and continuing education activities to improve role functioning Responsible for knowing and demonstrating National Patient Safety standards.  Participates in department-based activities and initiatives to improve and ensure a safe environment
• Participates in performance improvement activities; quality improvement and patient safety activities; assists in maintaining compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards including the code of conduct

• Communicates effectively with members of the health care team, patients and families, often under stress or emergency situations
• Assists other members of the nursing care team and/or other disciplines
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Experience in healthcare setting (preferred)

Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
• State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (preferred)

Primary Location:

Address:

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Clinical Assistant provides clinical patient care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner, under the supervision and delegation of the Registered Nurse. In collaboration with patients and families (as defined by the patient) the Clinical Assistant is responsible for the care of the patient. The Clinical Assistant adheres to and is supportive of the hospital and the department of Nursing mission and philosophy.

Essential Functions:

• Delivers successful service to our internal and external customers by adhering to critical success standards: demonstrating accountability and commitment to quality and safety standards; providing exceptional customer service; and exerting effort to ensure a positive work environment that demonstrates dedication to the hospital’s mission, vision and values
• Performs delegated nursing skills, including but not limited to, activities of daily living, monitoring of patient condition, body mechanics, providing nutritional support and other activities as appropriate to clinical service, in accordance with hospital standards, nursing standards of care, and policies and procedures
• May perform skills, within scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel. These skills include, but are not limited to, the collection of specimens, use of specialized equipment, restraint monitoring and patient elimination procedures. Communicates performance of these skills to the patient’s Registered Nurse and other members of the healthcare team
• Performs functional assignments per unit standards of care, including such activities as patient admission and discharge procedures, unit environmental organizational tasks, and others as appropriate to service
• Performs and documents point-of-care testing, patient mobility and exercise, comfort, rest, sleep and care needs, patient hygiene, grooming, dressing, skincare, dietary, toileting and elimination needs
• Assists with transport
• Performs clerical duties; use of a fax machine, computers, medical transcription, telephone, and copy machines may be required
  Demonstrates appropriate emergency and patient safety procedures, including management of safety devices and equipment.  Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards

Other Functions:

• Participates in training, development and continuing education activities to improve role functioning Responsible for knowing and demonstrating National Patient Safety standards.  Participates in department-based activities and initiatives to improve and ensure a safe environment
• Participates in performance improvement activities; quality improvement and patient safety activities; assists in maintaining compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards including the code of conduct

• Communicates effectively with members of the health care team, patients and families, often under stress or emergency situations
• Assists other members of the nursing care team and/or other disciplines
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Experience in healthcare setting (preferred)

Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
• State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (preferred)

Primary Location:

Address:

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Clinical Assistant provides clinical patient care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner, under the supervision and delegation of the Registered Nurse. In collaboration with patients and families (as defined by the patient) the Clinical Assistant is responsible for the care of the patient. The Clinical Assistant adheres to and is supportive of the hospital and the department of Nursing mission and philosophy.

Essential Functions:

• Delivers successful service to our internal and external customers by adhering to critical success standards: demonstrating accountability and commitment to quality and safety standards; providing exceptional customer service; and exerting effort to ensure a positive work environment that demonstrates dedication to the hospital’s mission, vision and values
• Performs delegated nursing skills, including but not limited to, activities of daily living, monitoring of patient condition, body mechanics, providing nutritional support and other activities as appropriate to clinical service, in accordance with hospital standards, nursing standards of care, and policies and procedures
• May perform skills, within scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel. These skills include, but are not limited to, the collection of specimens, use of specialized equipment, restraint monitoring and patient elimination procedures. Communicates performance of these skills to the patient’s Registered Nurse and other members of the healthcare team
• Performs functional assignments per unit standards of care, including such activities as patient admission and discharge procedures, unit environmental organizational tasks, and others as appropriate to service
• Performs and documents point-of-care testing, patient mobility and exercise, comfort, rest, sleep and care needs, patient hygiene, grooming, dressing, skincare, dietary, toileting and elimination needs
• Assists with transport
• Performs clerical duties; use of a fax machine, computers, medical transcription, telephone, and copy machines may be required
  Demonstrates appropriate emergency and patient safety procedures, including management of safety devices and equipment.  Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards

Other Functions:

• Participates in training, development and continuing education activities to improve role functioning Responsible for knowing and demonstrating National Patient Safety standards.  Participates in department-based activities and initiatives to improve and ensure a safe environment
• Participates in performance improvement activities; quality improvement and patient safety activities; assists in maintaining compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards including the code of conduct

• Communicates effectively with members of the health care team, patients and families, often under stress or emergency situations
• Assists other members of the nursing care team and/or other disciplines
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Experience in healthcare setting (preferred)

Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
• State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (preferred)

Primary Location:

Address:

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Clinical Assistant provides clinical patient care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner, under the supervision and delegation of the Registered Nurse. In collaboration with patients and families (as defined by the patient) the Clinical Assistant is responsible for the care of the patient. The Clinical Assistant adheres to and is supportive of the hospital and the department of Nursing mission and philosophy.

Essential Functions:

• Delivers successful service to our internal and external customers by adhering to critical success standards: demonstrating accountability and commitment to quality and safety standards; providing exceptional customer service; and exerting effort to ensure a positive work environment that demonstrates dedication to the hospital’s mission, vision and values
• Performs delegated nursing skills, including but not limited to, activities of daily living, monitoring of patient condition, body mechanics, providing nutritional support and other activities as appropriate to clinical service, in accordance with hospital standards, nursing standards of care, and policies and procedures
• May perform skills, within scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel. These skills include, but are not limited to, the collection of specimens, use of specialized equipment, restraint monitoring and patient elimination procedures. Communicates performance of these skills to the patient’s Registered Nurse and other members of the healthcare team
• Performs functional assignments per unit standards of care, including such activities as patient admission and discharge procedures, unit environmental organizational tasks, and others as appropriate to service
• Performs and documents point-of-care testing, patient mobility and exercise, comfort, rest, sleep and care needs, patient hygiene, grooming, dressing, skincare, dietary, toileting and elimination needs
• Assists with transport
• Performs clerical duties; use of a fax machine, computers, medical transcription, telephone, and copy machines may be required
  Demonstrates appropriate emergency and patient safety procedures, including management of safety devices and equipment.  Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards

Other Functions:

• Participates in training, development and continuing education activities to improve role functioning Responsible for knowing and demonstrating National Patient Safety standards.  Participates in department-based activities and initiatives to improve and ensure a safe environment
• Participates in performance improvement activities; quality improvement and patient safety activities; assists in maintaining compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards including the code of conduct

• Communicates effectively with members of the health care team, patients and families, often under stress or emergency situations
• Assists other members of the nursing care team and/or other disciplines
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Experience in healthcare setting (preferred)

Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
• State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (preferred)

Primary Location:

Address:

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Clinical Assistant provides clinical patient care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner, under the supervision and delegation of the Registered Nurse. In collaboration with patients and families (as defined by the patient) the Clinical Assistant is responsible for the care of the patient. The Clinical Assistant adheres to and is supportive of the hospital and the department of Nursing mission and philosophy.

Essential Functions:

• Delivers successful service to our internal and external customers by adhering to critical success standards: demonstrating accountability and commitment to quality and safety standards; providing exceptional customer service; and exerting effort to ensure a positive work environment that demonstrates dedication to the hospital’s mission, vision and values
• Performs delegated nursing skills, including but not limited to, activities of daily living, monitoring of patient condition, body mechanics, providing nutritional support and other activities as appropriate to clinical service, in accordance with hospital standards, nursing standards of care, and policies and procedures
• May perform skills, within scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel. These skills include, but are not limited to, the collection of specimens, use of specialized equipment, restraint monitoring and patient elimination procedures. Communicates performance of these skills to the patient’s Registered Nurse and other members of the healthcare team
• Performs functional assignments per unit standards of care, including such activities as patient admission and discharge procedures, unit environmental organizational tasks, and others as appropriate to service
• Performs and documents point-of-care testing, patient mobility and exercise, comfort, rest, sleep and care needs, patient hygiene, grooming, dressing, skincare, dietary, toileting and elimination needs
• Assists with transport
• Performs clerical duties; use of a fax machine, computers, medical transcription, telephone, and copy machines may be required
  Demonstrates appropriate emergency and patient safety procedures, including management of safety devices and equipment.  Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards

Other Functions:

• Participates in training, development and continuing education activities to improve role functioning Responsible for knowing and demonstrating National Patient Safety standards.  Participates in department-based activities and initiatives to improve and ensure a safe environment
• Participates in performance improvement activities; quality improvement and patient safety activities; assists in maintaining compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards including the code of conduct

• Communicates effectively with members of the health care team, patients and families, often under stress or emergency situations
• Assists other members of the nursing care team and/or other disciplines
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Experience in healthcare setting (preferred)

Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
• State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (preferred)

Primary Location:

Address:

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Clinical Assistant provides clinical patient care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner, under the supervision and delegation of the Registered Nurse. In collaboration with patients and families (as defined by the patient) the Clinical Assistant is responsible for the care of the patient. The Clinical Assistant adheres to and is supportive of the hospital and the department of Nursing mission and philosophy.

Essential Functions:

• Delivers successful service to our internal and external customers by adhering to critical success standards: demonstrating accountability and commitment to quality and safety standards; providing exceptional customer service; and exerting effort to ensure a positive work environment that demonstrates dedication to the hospital’s mission, vision and values
• Performs delegated nursing skills, including but not limited to, activities of daily living, monitoring of patient condition, body mechanics, providing nutritional support and other activities as appropriate to clinical service, in accordance with hospital standards, nursing standards of care, and policies and procedures
• May perform skills, within scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel. These skills include, but are not limited to, the collection of specimens, use of specialized equipment, restraint monitoring and patient elimination procedures. Communicates performance of these skills to the patient’s Registered Nurse and other members of the healthcare team
• Performs functional assignments per unit standards of care, including such activities as patient admission and discharge procedures, unit environmental organizational tasks, and others as appropriate to service
• Performs and documents point-of-care testing, patient mobility and exercise, comfort, rest, sleep and care needs, patient hygiene, grooming, dressing, skincare, dietary, toileting and elimination needs
• Assists with transport
• Performs clerical duties; use of a fax machine, computers, medical transcription, telephone, and copy machines may be required
  Demonstrates appropriate emergency and patient safety procedures, including management of safety devices and equipment.  Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards

Other Functions:

• Participates in training, development and continuing education activities to improve role functioning Responsible for knowing and demonstrating National Patient Safety standards.  Participates in department-based activities and initiatives to improve and ensure a safe environment
• Participates in performance improvement activities; quality improvement and patient safety activities; assists in maintaining compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards including the code of conduct

• Communicates effectively with members of the health care team, patients and families, often under stress or emergency situations
• Assists other members of the nursing care team and/or other disciplines
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Experience in healthcare setting (preferred)

Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
• State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (preferred)

Our Mission
To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

Schedule: Full-Time, Days. Monday through Friday.

What You’ll Do
Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsible for directing, coordinating and nursing care based on established clinical nursing practices. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Assesses clinical needs of patient. Updates patient records as needed. 

Demonstrates responsible decision making in planning, providing, and delegating care based on assessment. 

Communicates effectively. Establishes and maintains two way communication with peers, staff, physicians and administration. 

Follows through on problems that may compromise patient care by using the appropriate chain of command. 

The clinic nurse assists physicians, nurse practitioners and other staff in coordinating patient care and functions as primary liaison between patients, staff and physicians. 

Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials; ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed. 

Administers prescribed medication and treatments in accordance with nursing standards. Educates patient/family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness. 

Efficiently utilizes the clinics patient data management system (electronic or manual) to maintain accurate patient records and utilizes NHS interface in a proficient manner. 

Screens patients for appropriate information to enter into the record, assuring chart is accurate and complete prior to date of appointment. 

Updates patient record information changes, using department charting guidelines. 

Completes paperwork accurately, completely and in a timely manner. 

Safely administers any medications using the 5 rights: prepares, gives, and documents medications and IV solutions. 

Maintains current medication profiles and documents medication profiles and documents medication instruction to patient/caregiver. 

Demonstrates population appropriate care and skill sets for all patient populations. 

Performs prescribed/ordered treatments timely and without errors. 

Complies with professional standards of practice and expected standards of care: Knows and adheres to the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act. 

Communicates pertinent data concerning the clients status and changes in plan of care with members of the health team to ensure continuity of care. 

Under minimum direction is responsible for: assessment, documentation, and disposition of all designated incoming ICD and Emergency telephone calls. 

Accurately collects improvement performance data as directed. 

Actively participates in the development and implementation of process improvements. 

Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. 

Performs other duties as assigned or requested. 

Requirements
AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers within 30 days.
Clinic Competency Assessment annually by transcript due date.

Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited RN program Preferred: BS

Preferred: 1 year clinic experience 

Freeman Perks and Programs
For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!
Health, vision, dental insurance
Retirement with employer match
Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
Milestone payments with longevity of employment
Paid time off (PTO), Flex time off (FTO)
Extended disability pay
Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.

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Our Mission
To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

Schedule: Full-Time, Days. Monday through Friday.

What You’ll Do
Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsible for directing, coordinating and nursing care based on established clinical nursing practices. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Assesses clinical needs of patient. Updates patient records as needed. 

Demonstrates responsible decision making in planning, providing, and delegating care based on assessment. 

Communicates effectively. Establishes and maintains two way communication with peers, staff, physicians and administration. 

Follows through on problems that may compromise patient care by using the appropriate chain of command. 

The clinic nurse assists physicians, nurse practitioners and other staff in coordinating patient care and functions as primary liaison between patients, staff and physicians. 

Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials; ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed. 

Administers prescribed medication and treatments in accordance with nursing standards. Educates patient/family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness. 

Efficiently utilizes the clinics patient data management system (electronic or manual) to maintain accurate patient records and utilizes NHS interface in a proficient manner. 

Screens patients for appropriate information to enter into the record, assuring chart is accurate and complete prior to date of appointment. 

Updates patient record information changes, using department charting guidelines. 

Completes paperwork accurately, completely and in a timely manner. 

Safely administers any medications using the 5 rights: prepares, gives, and documents medications and IV solutions. 

Maintains current medication profiles and documents medication profiles and documents medication instruction to patient/caregiver. 

Demonstrates population appropriate care and skill sets for all patient populations. 

Performs prescribed/ordered treatments timely and without errors. 

Complies with professional standards of practice and expected standards of care: Knows and adheres to the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act. 

Communicates pertinent data concerning the clients status and changes in plan of care with members of the health team to ensure continuity of care. 

Under minimum direction is responsible for: assessment, documentation, and disposition of all designated incoming ICD and Emergency telephone calls. 

Accurately collects improvement performance data as directed. 

Actively participates in the development and implementation of process improvements. 

Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. 

Performs other duties as assigned or requested. 

Requirements
AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers within 30 days.
Clinic Competency Assessment annually by transcript due date.

Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited RN program Preferred: BS

Preferred: 1 year clinic experience 

Freeman Perks and Programs
For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!
Health, vision, dental insurance
Retirement with employer match
Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
Milestone payments with longevity of employment
Paid time off (PTO), Flex time off (FTO)
Extended disability pay
Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.

#LI-DNI

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.
 

Education

Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in nursing. 

Work Experience
Required - None.

Preferred - Experience directly supervising or managing others.

Certifications

Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Preferred - Certification in clinical specialty area.
 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self directed and demonstrate good judgement.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

• Leadership skills.

Job Duties

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.

• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines.

• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.

• Uses data, information and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.

• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.

• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
 

Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.   (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users.  If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education

Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor's Degree Science of Nursing (BSN) required for all Ochsner Magnet Facilities.

Work Experience
Required - 3 years of experience as an RN including 1 year as a charge nurse, supervisor or leader .

Certifications

Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of nursing practice.

• Exceptional leadership skills.

• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed.

Job Duties

• Ensures quality of care and patient satisfaction through unit-specific systems and improvements.

• Ensures operational profitability with preliminary budgets, performance data, system reporting, and inventory management.

• Provides care to patients, effectively using the nursing process.

• Communicates pertinent information to patients, families, and staff.

• Participates in activities for professional development and maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.

• Manages, develops, retains and inspires an engaged workforce.

• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.   (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
 

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases.  There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users.  If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.