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The RN Charge Nurse is responsible for overseeing nursing services each shift and functions as a nursing supervisor. This position provides daily supervision of staff on duty during operational hours.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.<ul><li> Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments.</li><li> Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.</li><li> Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles. Administer medications as ordered by the physician.</li><li> Assist physician during patient rounds and transcribe and implement physician orders timely.</li><li> Assist with the implementation of anemia management and medication protocols as requested.</li><li> Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements.</li><li> Perform duties at all times within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.</li><li> May give direct patient care to the extent of performing efficient, safe dialysis, if allowed by state regulations.</li><li> Responds to all emergencies in clinic.</li><li> Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician, team members, and others as appropriate to the individual needs of the patient.</li><li> Maintain collaborative working relationship with Medical Director and physicians.</li><li> Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary team in all required patient assessment and care planning activities.</li><li> Assist in orientation of new staff as a preceptor or in assigning a preceptor.</li><li> Acts as resource person and participates in implementing and evaluating dialysis services and assures that policies and procedures are updated.</li><li>Assists Administrator in interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and disciplinary actions of center staff</li></ul>

U.S. Renal Care

Dialysis Registered Charge Nurse

<h4>How you'll change lives</h4>As a Registered Nurse (RN) at US Renal Care, you'll be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to care for patients living with kidney disease.<h4>What you'll be doing</h4>Patient care. You'll work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include completing and documenting physical assessments before and after treatments and monitoring patients during treatment. You'll ensure quality renal care by completing monthly reviews of patient medication profiles and administering medications according to physician orders. Teamwork. You'll be a critical member of an interdisciplinary team to provide all required patient assessment and care planning activities. You'll also make sure center staffing requirements are met at all times under the direction of the Administrator and according to state regulations for staffing ratios.Safety &amp; Quality. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you'll adhere to all company policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations. You'll participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.

Dialysis Registered Nurse PRN

Job Title Dean, College of Nursing Requisition Number FE04601 Working Title Department Name 89000:Provost Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education The academic credentials and record of scholarly achievement that merit the rank of a Professor with tenure in a discipline represented within the College of Nursing. An earned doctorate (DNP or Ph.D.) in nursing. Required Related Experience A track record of progressive and successful leadership in education, research, service, and administrative management. Required License/Registration/Certification N/A Job Summary The University of Kentucky is seeking a visionary leader to serve as Dean of the College of Nursing. As the chief academic officer of the College, the Dean of Nursing reports directly to the Provost of the University and is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the College of Nursing. Working with faculty, staff, students, donors, alumni, and college leaders, the Dean will actively oversee and lead the College’s academic, research, human resources, and clinical activities. The Dean will work to advance clinical, research, and educational programs of the College while promoting academic, research, and clinical initiatives with University and community stakeholders and serving as a senior leader within the University of Kentucky. The new Dean must come to the role ready to lead and inspire the University of Kentucky’s College of Nursing’s exceptional community of scholars and learners. The successful candidate will bring outstanding qualifications of scholarly contributions, success in foundational administrative roles, a visionary approach, and enthusiasm for broad collaboration to develop and deliver educational, research, and clinical programs and initiatives of the highest quality congruent with the College of Nursing goals. The Dean, in collaboration with others, will further advance the College of Nursing’s vision, visibility, and reputation, by building upon existing successes while identifying new opportunities for accomplishment. ▪ Identifies and enlists key influencers to act as change agents, involving them in designing and delivering change; ▪ Communicates and creates action around new norms as they evolve within the College; and ▪ Adapts change plans/influence strategies to the organization’s political realities and constraints The Dean will create, inspire, and sustain a cohesive and high-performance team culture, demonstrating an open, accessible, and transparent leadership and communication style, building upon previous successes, and positioning the College for continued achievement. ▪ Delegates authority and accountability to the team to achieve strategic objectives while ensuring faculty, staff, and students are held to consistent College standards; ▪ Passes leadership responsibilities down through the organization, ensuring alignment with the overall strategy and direction; ▪ Sets up forums or practices to reinforce independent and open communication among faculty, staff, and students; actively seeks and accepts feedback, both positive and negative, and seeks to understand its basis; ▪ Gives the team broader visibility inside the organization, including publicly recognizing its accomplishments; and ▪ Offers team members to other parts of the organization (e.g. UK HealthCare) where they can be most useful The Dean will establish credibility as a well-respected, high-impact leader able to foster collaboration and build relationships across programs, centers, and constituencies within a complex environment of higher education, research, and service. ▪ Builds partnerships across the University of Kentucky to address organization-wide challenges or opportunities; ▪ Creates an environment that encourages collaboration and mutual respect across all levels; and ▪ Systematically builds support at multiple levels and across groups to achieve alignment, acknowledging differences in interests The executive search firm of Greenwood Asher &amp; Associates (GAA) has been selected to recruit for this position. To be considered, you must complete the UK application and contact GA&amp;A through: Julie Schrodt, Senior Executive Search Consultant: <a href="mailto:julieschrodt@greenwoodsearch.com" target="_blank">julieschrodt@greenwoodsearch.com</a> Jeremy Duff, Vice President of Executive Search: <a href="mailto:jeremyduff@greenwoodsearch.com" target="_blank">jeremyduff@greenwoodsearch.com</a> Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities ▪ A high degree of personal and professional integrity and credibility. ▪ A consummate leader with drive, vision, and personal touch. ▪ A consensus builder who can resolve conflict while advancing institutional strategies. ▪ Flexible and creative yet results-oriented; able to prioritize and willing to hold others and self- accountable regarding commitments and goals. ▪ A believer in transparency and the importance of the individual voice to help form collective decisions. ▪ An articulate, engaging, and personable interaction style, with interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively across academic, clinical, and community settings.&nbsp; ▪ A leader with an appreciation for the unique health care challenges in Kentucky. ▪ Highly energetic and able to thrive in a fast-paced and highly engaged environment. ▪ Passionate about the mission and service ethic, with a desire to treat others with respect and professionalism, aligned with the College’s commitment to excellence in nursing education and service. ▪ Sound judgment in assessing people and opportunities. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience An earned doctorate in nursing. A record of outstanding personal scholarship and achievement. ▪ Consistent with the rank of tenured full professor. Ten years of progressive academic leadership experience, preferably in a large, complex, and high-performing academic health care and research environment. ▪ Ideally, in the role of dean, associate or vice-dean, department chair, or equivalent leadership position. Evidence of implementing and achieving growth. ▪Experience in modeling, forecasting, and implementing growth plans for new students, faculty, and staff positions, and increasing program size. Clear evidence of creating academic practice partnerships. ▪Able to build an academic portfolio through collaborative academic and clinical partnerships across disciplines. Clear evidence of experience sustaining and growing institutional research portfolios commensurate with a leadership role in an R1 university. Strong negotiation skills. ▪ Experience with capital projects and space allocation viewed favorably. Demonstrated experience and success in developing external sources of support. ▪ Experience cultivating external relationships to support institutional advancement, including philanthropy and donor relations. A history of developing inter-institutional and national partnerships. Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco &amp; Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Dean, College of Nursing

We have an opening for an Instructor of Nursing (RN - 12 month) at our Chattanooga State campus!
Our Purpose&nbsp;- We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits. Our Values: - We cultivate a welcome and supportive environment.
- We care about the well-being of each other.
- We instill trust through integrity and transparency.
- We encourage fearless innovation and resilience.
- We collaborate to build a better future.
Our Mission&nbsp;- We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations.&nbsp; Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.
Position Summary
This position is primarily responsible for teaching in the Associate Degree Registered Nursing Program. Under the supervision of the Program Director, the primary responsibility of this full-time 12-month faculty position is to provide quality instruction and supervision of student learning while maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom. Teaching responsibilities include classroom and clinical instruction. The faculty responds to students in a timely manner and communicates with the discipline and division via college-provided tools and resources. The faculty also serves as a program liaison, assisting with accreditation and regulatory assignments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Instructor:
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<li>Prepares instructional materials such as lectures, presentations, lab sessions, clinical and cooperative arrangements.</li>
<li>Uses various learning assessments to evaluate student mastery of course and program outcomes.</li>
<li>Provides feedback on student's progress, in a timely manner, to facilitate academic success</li>
<li>Prepares and submits required documentation including course syllabi, student attendance, final course grades and other information as requested or required by the college.</li>
<li>Disseminates current information pertaining to services available to students throughout the college.</li>
<li>Maintains professional development/growth according to personal needs and requirements for certification.</li>
<li>Participates in appropriate committees and task forces as assigned; may be assigned duties as an academic advisor; faculty advisor to a student club or organization; work in the Simulation Nursing Center; and/or mentoring other faculty.</li>
<li>Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of the College's mission, core values and goals.</li>
</ul>
Holistic Student Support
The Instructor:
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<li>Has familiarity with holistic support for students outside the classroom. These supports include Admissions and Records, Enrollment Service Center, High School Programs, Recruiting and Orientation, Career Services, Student Support Center, Tutoring Services, Student Conduct, Student Life, Multicultural and International Services, Adult Student Services, and the Center for Access and Disability Services.</li>
<li>Ensures that services and activities promote accessibility and reflect equity-minded practices.</li>
<li>Embraces and promotes the College's goals related to organizational culture and belongingness.</li>
<li>Supports the Nursing and Allied Health Division's efforts to utilize best practices in providing equity-minded services and support for students, faculty, and staff.</li>
</ul>
Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation
In clinical instruction, the Instructor:
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<li>Develops clinical practice objectives in order to identify clinical practice skills to be mastered using textbooks, agency procedures manuals and job descriptions, course syllabi, and accreditation criteria.</li>
<li>Selects and evaluates clinical facilities in order to provide the optimum learning environment for students using course objectives and knowledge of available clinical opportunities.</li>
<li>Identifies clinical practice experiences and client assignments in affiliating clinical agencies in order to provide the student with the optimum environment and opportunities to master (practice) clinical skills (competencies) using equipment and supplies in the campus practice laboratory, and client Kardex, charts and other medical records in clinical agencies.</li>
<li>Provides one-to-one supervision of student clinical practice performance in order to evaluate student mastery of clinical practice objectives and provide for the safety of all assigned clients using available clinical resources and clinical expertise.</li>
<li>Plans and conducts pre- and post-clinical conferences in order to facilitate clinical learning using group discussions, individual student presentations, and guest presenters.</li>
<li>Grades nursing care plans and other written assignments in order to determine the ability of the student to apply theoretical knowledge to the client care setting using written nursing care plan, grading criteria, and clinical practice guides.</li>
<li>Maintains records for clinical students in order to comply with clinical agency requirements and protect the student, clinical agencies, and the public using a variety of information sheets and forms.</li>
<li>Documents student clinical practice performance in order to provide a record of student progress or lack of progress towards mastery of required skills using course objectives, clinical evaluation forms, student counseling forms, and individual conferences.</li>
<li>Demonstrates teaching excellence by using evidence-based instructional practices that foster student learning.</li>
</ul>
Organizational Culture&nbsp;
- Embraces and promotes the College’s goals related to organizational culture and engagement.&nbsp;
- Support the Nursing and Allied Health Division’s efforts to utilize best practices in providing fair-minded services and support for students, faculty and staff.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The Instructor has knowledge of:
<ul>
<li>Adult learning theory, concepts and teaching methodologies</li>
<li>Curriculum design and development</li>
<li>Learning-centered values and student success initiatives</li>
<li>Demonstrated understanding of advising</li>
<li>College educational philosophy, management, and administrative practices and procedures</li>
<li>Principles, procedures, and practices of data collection and analysis</li>
<li>Emerging technologies and alternative delivery methods appropriately, including online delivery, hybrid course options, content software, web-enhancements, etc.</li>
<li>Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) accreditation and standards as it relates to assigned curriculum programs</li>
</ul>
The Instructor possesses skills that:
<ul>
<li>Design learning opportunities that promote student life skills development while enhancing discipline learning</li>
<li>Develop and implement diverse teaching and learning strategies that accommodate the learning styles of students and that promote both the acquisition and applications of knowledge and understanding</li>
<li>Use consistent, timely formative and summative assessment measures to enhance learning</li>
<li>Utilize emerging technologies and alternative delivery methods appropriately</li>
<li>Design learning opportunities that acknowledge, draw upon, and are enriched by student diversity in the learning environment</li>
<li>Design and implement a curriculum that aligns elements of student learning toward growth in the Student Learning Outcomes (SLP)and progression through course sequences</li>
<li>Display proficient use of personal computers and general office software</li>
</ul>
The Instructor holds abilities to:
<ul>
<li>Sustains a commitment to the role of the community college system</li>
<li>Maintain a commitment to stay current and continually improve knowledge and understanding of the discipline</li>
<li>Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and healthcare representatives</li>
<li>Effectively communicate interpersonally (in group and one-on-one settings), verbally, and in writing</li>
<li>Handle confidential information with absolute discretion</li>
<li>Perpetuate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrating the ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce, including those with different levels of academic preparation, varying physical and learning abilities, and socioeconomic levels</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications
The Instructor:
<ul>
<li>Holds a Master's degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning OR a Bachelor's degree in Nursing with completion of M.S.N degree within three years of employment</li>
<li>Holds a current unrestricted registered nursing license to practice as a registered nurse in Tennessee.</li>
<li>Must have two (2) calendar years of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications
The Instructor:
<ul>
<li>Has community college teaching experience</li>
</ul>
Salary Range:&nbsp;
Instructor: $55,269 - $67,697
Assistant Professor: $61,460 - $76,826

Motlow State Community College


      Instructor - Nursing (RN - 12 Month)
    

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!Benefits Day 1 Mileage reimbursement Schedule: 430p-1230a or 1230a-830a The RN, Nights and Weekends provides after-hours field visits to patients, families, and community partners. Establishes and maintains positive relationships with team members, patients/families, and referral resources.Qualifications:<ul><li>Current license as RN in the state where the employee will be working</li><li>Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience; hospice or hospital experience preferred</li><li>Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written); bi-lingual in Spanish preferred</li><li>Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy</li><li>Reliable transportation to meet patients’ needs</li><li>Excellent critical decision making and problem-solving skills</li><li>Excellent clinical and assessment skills</li><li>Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms</li><li>Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize demands to meet patient service standards and deadlines</li><li>Ability to effectively handle stressful situations professionally and calmly with exceptional customer service</li><li>Strong patient service skills<ul><li>Information seeking / probing skills</li><li>Accurate knowledge transfer</li><li>Listening, understanding, and responding</li></ul></li><li>Able to navigate in a fast-paced environment utilizing interpersonal skills during patient visits</li><li>Ability to work in a cooperative team environment&nbsp;</li><li>Able to exhibit a sense of urgency in daily work activities</li><li>Skilled in computer operations; proficiency in MS Office software applications, on-line research and proven data entry and navigation skills</li><li>Available to work shifts to accommodate extended hours of operation as scheduled</li><li>Ability to perform sedentary work with frequent interruptions</li><li>Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families</li><li>Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodations</li><li>Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.</li></ul>Some locations may require:<ul><li>Completes clinical admissions for all Company services including, but not limited to:<ul><li>Explains services to potential patients/families and addresses questions regarding patient fears, physical limitations, while putting the patient/family at ease; presents services in an empathetic and compassionate manner&nbsp;</li><li>Identifies admission objections, concerns or other entry barriers and provides responses</li><li>Educates patient/family on admission requirements and addresses immediate needs</li><li>Completes informed consents and initial assessment according to regulations and Company policy</li><li>Provides information to Physicians and initiates Plan of Care to address patient’s immediate needs</li><li>Initiates skilled nursing interventions to prevent complications, alleviate symptoms and maximize physical and emotional comfort</li><li>Obtains Physician orders</li><li>Completes documentation per Company policy</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Acts as the Company representative at assigned facilities while facilitating referrals to all service lines; works closely with referring hospitals, physicians, facilities, patients, families, and the general public.</li><li>Communicates frequently with Admissions to ensure timely follow-up.&nbsp; When assignment is complete, informs Admissions and prepares for next assignment.</li><li>Provides all necessary clinical communication timely using SBAR.</li><li>Discusses any potential needs with after-hours staff.</li><li>Obtains consents for services and arranges safe discharge in an efficient manner for referred and eligible patients while meeting productivity expectations.</li><li>Obtains medical record information for the referral.</li><li>Develops strong relationships with case managers, physicians, etc. at facilities.</li><li>Works with Professional Relations Representatives (PRRs) to provide education on all available services.</li><li>Provides care for any GIP patients in a hospital including daily visits, professional management, documentation and efficient discharge.</li></ul>Competencies:<ul><li>Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.</li></ul>Responsibilities of all employees:<ul><li>Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.</li><li>Comply with all state, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.</li><li>Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.</li><li>Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices.</li><li>Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.</li><li>Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.</li><li>Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.</li><li>Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.</li><li>Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.</li><li>Advance electronic media skills.</li><li>Support Company research and educational activities.</li><li>Share expertise with coworkers both formally and informally.</li><li>Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.</li></ul>Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>Makes after-hours visits to patients in their home, assisted living facility, nursing home, or hospital, anywhere within the assigned affiliate(s) territory.&nbsp; Provides compassionate customer service to patients and families.</li><li>Assesses patient/family and identifies immediate needs and appropriate nursing interventions by phone and/or during visit.</li><li>Provides and manages direct care to patients and families as part of Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components, and appropriate nursing intervention and follow-up.</li><li>Demonstrates clinical skills regarding case management, application of company policy and procedure, physical assessment, intravenous therapies, pain medication titration, symptom management, and patient/family relationships.</li><li>Prioritizes, consults, refers, and collaborates with other professionals to promote quality and continuity of patient/family care.</li><li>Educates patient, family, caregivers and other health professionals about disease process and decline, palliative interventions, care giving, dying process, and safety practices.</li><li>Reports changes in the patient’s condition to appropriate members of the IDG or other health professionals.</li><li>Attends patient deaths; prepares body for transport; oversees disposal of medications; and provides bereavement support.</li><li>Completes documentation per policy and procedure.</li><li>During times of emergencies (i.e. Hurricanes, etc.), the RN, Nights and Weekends may be required to report to work at a location designated by the company, to ensure continuity of services. This may include reporting to work ahead of your scheduled date/time due to planned lock down of unit, and staying overnight(s) based on duration of emergency.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul>This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

Chapters Health System

RN, After Hours Field Nurse

Position will work full time evening 2nd shift, and will rotate every other weekend and occasional holidays.&nbsp;&nbsp;Join a purpose-driven team at Caron Treatment Centers, where for nearly 70 years, we’ve been helping people find a path to recovery from addiction and rebuild their lives. We offer real careers with real opportunities for growth, comprehensive training, and a commitment to work-life balance. Our benefits include generous paid time off, company-paid life and disability insurance, professional growth and development, tuition reimbursement, a competitive 401(k) plan, and robust&nbsp;medical, dental, and vision plans. We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive environment, with a culture of teamwork, compassion, and dedication to our mission. Start a career that saves lives at a company that values yours!&nbsp;Up to $28/hour plus shift differential!Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Reports pertinent observations in regard to individual patient care needs and makes suggestions regarding medical treatment plan and competently implement/instruct all care in the appropriate nursing practice to all staff with oversight by the RN.</li><li>Serve as a resource to treatment team members.</li><li>Perform nursing LOC and review patient histories to document all necessary information in the Electronic Medical Record on all patients admitted to Caron with oversight by the RN.</li><li>Prepare patients for examination: height/weight, vitals, collect and process lab specimens including UDS, UA, Chem Sticks, etc., following proper infection control procedures.</li><li>Utilize safe and effective practices of medication management as defined by policy including the oversight of self-administration observation of medication.</li><li>Administer and monitor the effects of medications, ensure accurate medication is administered for controlled substances and conduct accurate med counts. Accurately and in a timely manner orders medication from the pharmacy as directed by physician order, to replenish stock, and/or refill patient medications.</li><li>Correctly enter, take off, and implement physician orders.</li><li>Provide appropriate patient education as determined by patient assessments/needs and treatment plans, if applicable.</li><li>Conduct 14-day, 25-day and PRN weekly meetings with patients for assigned units, if applicable.</li><li>Monitor and/or perform diagnostic screening tests as ordered by the physician.</li><li>Monitor and/or perform withdrawal assessments and appropriately implement/instruct the necessary nursing interventions.</li><li>Accurately perform and/or reviews triage information including accurate and thorough D&amp;A history and contact the physician for admission medical orders.</li><li>Accurately and thoroughly document in the medical record utilizing approved medical record language and abbreviations adhering to the medical record policies and procedures.</li><li>Provide thorough and accurate patient information during shift exchange for end of shift report.</li><li>Schedule all patient appointments related to their medical treatment.</li><li>Work a flexible schedule based upon service demands and work mandatory overtime as needed.</li><li>Attend all mandatory trainings as identified by Caron policy.</li><li>Attend multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings, if applicable.</li><li>Maintain the quality control logs.</li><li>Notify the physician in an appropriate and timely manner of changes in the patient’s medical condition.</li><li>Ensure the highest level of professionalism for self and staff and maintain a clean, organized work environment.</li><li>Complete yearly training requirements and mentor new employees.</li><li>This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.</li></ul>Physical Requirements:The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>Lifting: up to 50 pounds on occasion.</li><li>Standing: up to several hours at a time, this may include walking, climbing steps, and descending steps.</li><li>Walking: must be able to ambulate throughout the assigned facilities on campus or Caron properties.</li><li>Sitting: up to several hours at a time for data entry into the computer or medical record documentation.</li></ul>EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Currently licensed as LPN in Pennsylvania.</li><li>1-2 years’ experience working as an LPN</li><li>Current CPR/First Aid training/certification.</li><li>21 years of age or older is required</li><li>Requires a current, valid, unrestricted driver’s license</li><li>Two years continuous sobriety preferred if in recovery.</li><li>Previous hospital/chemical dependency rehabilitation treatment program experience desired.</li><li>Possess a working knowledge of addictions with age specific patient populations preferred.</li><li>Working knowledge of electronic medical record and charting.</li></ul>#IND101

Caron Treatment Centers

Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Full Time, 2nd Shift

Salary Range:&nbsp;&nbsp;$88,854.00&nbsp;(Min.) -&nbsp;$115,509.00&nbsp;(Mid.) -&nbsp;$142,166.00&nbsp;(Max.)Established in 1997, L.A. Care Health Plan is an independent public agency created by the state of California to provide health coverage to low-income Los Angeles County residents. We are the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan. Serving more than 2 million members, we make sure our members get the right care at the right place at the right time. Mission: L.A. Care’s mission is to provide access to quality health care for Los Angeles County's vulnerable and low-income communities and residents and to support the safety net required to achieve that purpose. <h4>Job Summary</h4>The Utilization Management (UM) Admissions Liaison RN II is primarily responsible for receiving/reviewing admission requests and higher level of care (HLOC) transfer requests from inpatient facilities within regular timelines. Reviews clinical data in real-time and post admission to issue a determination based on clinical criteria for medical necessity. Assures timely, accurate determination and notification of admission and inter-facility transfer requests. Generates approval, modification, and denial communications for inpatient admission requests. Actively monitors for appropriate level of care (inpatient vs. observation) admission in the acute setting. Works with UM leadership, including the Utilization Management Medical Director, on requests where determination requires extended review. Collaborates with the inpatient care team for facilitation/coordination of patient transfers between acute care facilities. Acts as a department resource for medical service requests/referral management and processes. Actively participates in the discharge planning process, including providing clinical review and authorization for alternate levels of care, home health, durable medical equipment, and other discharge needs. Provides support to the inpatient review team as necessary to ensure timely processing of concurrent reviews.<h4>Duties</h4> Provides the primary clinical point of contact for inpatient acute care hospitals requesting Inpatient care/post-stabilization admission requests, Higher level of care transfers and other emergent transfers or needs. Ensures appropriate determination for admission requests/HLOC transfers based on clinical data presented and established criteria/guidelines, escalating to the medical director if needed. &nbsp;Triages and assesses members for admission needs, including, but not limited to, bed and accepting physician availability. (40%)Establishes and maintains ongoing communication with internal stakeholders and external customers while securing the L.A. Care member's admission or inter-facility transfer. &nbsp;Interfaces with physicians, house supervisors, and other hospital delegates to ensure that telephone triage results in appropriate patient placement. (10%)Applies clinical expertise and the nursing process to triage and prioritize admission acuity, servicing as an expert clinical resource for patient placement while utilizing medical knowledge and experience to facilitate consensus-building and development of satisfactory outcomes (10%)Continually seeks new ways to improve processes and increase efficiencies. Takes the initiative to communicate recommendations to UM Leadership. (5%)Completes all inpatient and discharge planning requests appropriately and timely including, but not limited to: &nbsp;Skilled nursing facility, outpatient needs (home health, physical therapy, infusion), and case management referrals (5%) Performs prospective, concurrent, post-service, and retrospective claim medical review processes. Utilizes clinical judgement, independent analysis, critical-thinking skills, detailed knowledge of medical policies, clinical guidelines and benefit plans to complete reviews and determinations within required turnaround times specific to the case type. Identifies requests needing medical director review or input and presents for second level review (20%)Performs other duties as assigned. (10%)<h4>Duties Continued</h4><h4>Education Required</h4>Associate's Degree in Nursing<h4>Education Preferred</h4>Bachelor's Degree in Nursing<h4>Experience</h4>Required: Minimum of 7 years of clinical experience in an acute hospital setting.&nbsp;Previous experience to have a strong understanding of Utilization Management/Case Management practices including, but not limited to, placement (with level of care) criteria (MCG, InterQual), concurrent review, and discharge planning.Preferred: Consistent Critical Care experience (Emergency Department, Intensive Care, Labor &amp; Delivery) background highly desirable.Experience in bed placement decision-making highly desirable.<h4>Skills</h4>Required: Must be computer literate, with expertise in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. &nbsp;Provision of excellent customer service required due to frequent communication with providers and other members of the interdisciplinary team &nbsp;Knowledge of personal computer, keyboarding, and appropriate software to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and/or other information applicable to the position assignment. Prepare clear, comprehensive written and oral reports and materials.&nbsp;Excellent time management and priority-setting skills.Maintains strict member confidentiality and complies with all HIPAA requirements.Strong verbal and written communication skills. &nbsp; &nbsp;Preferred: Knowledge of National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) requirements for Utilization Management or CM.&nbsp;Knowledge of Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) or Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services(CMS) requirements for health plan compliance with UM or CM.<h4>Licenses/Certifications Required</h4>Registered Nurse (RN) - Active, current and unrestricted California License<h4>Licenses/Certifications Preferred</h4>Certified Case Manager (CCM)American Case Management Association (ACM)<h4>Required Training</h4><h4>Physical Requirements</h4>Light<h4>Additional Information</h4>Required: Attend mandatory department trainings as scheduledFinancial Impact: Management of all medical services has a tremendous potential impact on the cost of health care and budget. This position manages determinations to ensure services requested are medically appropriate and provided in the most cost effective manner without compromising quality healthcare delivery.Types of Shift: &nbsp;Day (7:00am - 3:30pm), Evening (3:00pm -11:30 pm), Night (11:00pm -7:30am).&nbsp; Float (Varies)* *All possible shifts.Salary Range Disclaimer: The expected pay range is based on many factors such as geography, experience, education, and the market.&nbsp; The range is subject to change.L.A. Care offers&nbsp;a wide range of benefits including<ul><li>Paid Time Off (PTO)</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement</li><li>Retirement Plans</li><li>Medical, Dental and Vision</li><li>Wellness Program</li><li>Volunteer Time Off (VTO)</li></ul> Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles Job Segment: Nursing, Registered Nurse, ICU, Emergency Medicine, Physical Therapy, Healthcare

L.A. Care Health Plan

Utilization Management Admissions Liaison RN II

USRC's greatest strength in being a leader in the dialysis industry is our ability to recognize and celebrate the differences in our diverse workforce. We strongly believe in recruiting top talent and creating a diverse and inclusive work climate and culture at all levels of our organization.<ul><li>A Home Therapy nurse trains home hemo or peritoneal dialysis patients in-center and sometimes in the patient’s home.</li><li>We Will Train - In-center hemodialysis, critical care, and home health are great backgrounds.&nbsp; </li><li>Work Schedule – Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm; Modified schedules are possible based on patient caseload at the facility.</li><li>Competitive on-call pay when placed in on-call rotation. </li><li>Holidays – Home Training Nurses rarely work on a holiday. </li><li>We lead the industry in clinical quality improvement, delivering amongst the best patient outcomes in the U.S. as measured by the CMS ESRD Quality Incentive Program.</li><li>We remain an industry leader in home dialysis with 17% of dialysis treatments delivered in our patients' homes.</li></ul>The Home Therapy Registered Nurse, as qualified by federal and state regulations, provides patient training and ongoing support for all patients choosing a home dialysis modality.&nbsp; This position is accountable for providing quality care to all patients and is committed to delivering superior customer service in all internal and external interactions.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.&nbsp; Other duties and tasks may be assigned.<ul><li>Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements as they pertain to home dialysis program and patient care requirements.</li><li>Train patient (and/or care partner) in the practice of self-care Peritoneal Dialysis or Hemodialysis upon meeting federal and state regulations governing Registered Nurse qualifications.</li><li>Conduct home visits to assess the patient's home environment per policy; initially and minimally annually thereafter.&nbsp; Routinely evaluate patient performance and assess the home environment more frequently as needed to improve care.</li><li>Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician, team members, and others as appropriate to the individual needs of the patient.</li><li>Document all nursing services in the Electronic Medical Record including but not limited to training sessions, routine and non-routine in-person interactions, and phone conversations.&nbsp; Documentation should accurately reflect the patient status and nursing interventions and be written to ensure continuity of care.</li><li>Participate in infection control monitoring, implementation, and recording as requested.</li><li>Be familiar with emergency equipment and all emergency operational procedures.&nbsp; Communicate and regularly review Emergency Preparedness procedures with all home patients, including but not limited to emergency disconnection from dialysis equipment, what to do and who to contact if displaced from home.</li><li>Ensure clinic and patient supply inventory and usage is appropriate for patient prescriptions and place orders in timely manner to avoid fees and penalties.</li><li>Continually seek to improve patient and quality outcomes through tracking and trending of program and patient performance, use of critical thinking skills and root cause analysis to improve patient and quality outcomes.&nbsp; Assist in obtaining data for the continuous quality improvement activities.</li><li>Obtain routine and non-routine laboratory tests as ordered and communicate critical lab values and urgent patient needs to the responsible physician or physician extender in a timely manner.</li><li>Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles.&nbsp; Administer medications as ordered by the physician.</li><li>Responsible for performing on call nursing services, nights and weekends, on a rotational basis as needed or assigned.</li><li>Flexible with staffing locations and hours to accommodate patient and USRC home program needs.</li><li>Regular and reliable attendance is required for the position.</li></ul>Home Hemodialysis Only:<ul><li>Coordinate home evaluation with technical services department to ensure that the necessary electrical, plumbing and drainage requirements for proper equipment operation are met prior to patient acceptance into home program.</li><li>Ensure required and appropriate water sampling is complete per policy and product requirements.&nbsp; Monitor and report water sample and culture results.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>Salary / Compensation StatementCompensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate's experience, qualifications and skills. U.S. Renal Care offers a comprehensive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits.

Dialysis Registered Nurse, Peritoneal RN - Fort Worth, TX - We Will Train!

<h4>How you'll change lives</h4>As a Registered Nurse (RN) at US Renal Care, you'll be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to care for patients living with kidney disease.<h4>What you'll be doing</h4>Patient care. You'll work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include completing and documenting physical assessments before and after treatments and monitoring patients during treatment. You'll ensure quality renal care by completing monthly reviews of patient medication profiles and administering medications according to physician orders. Teamwork. You'll be a critical member of an interdisciplinary team to provide all required patient assessment and care planning activities. You'll also make sure center staffing requirements are met at all times under the direction of the Administrator and according to state regulations for staffing ratios.Safety &amp; Quality. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you'll adhere to all company policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations. You'll participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.

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