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SUMMARYThe Graduate Nurse, Home Therapies, as qualified by federal and state regulations, provides support for the home program and all patients choosing a home dialysis modality. 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.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.GROWTH· Participate in and support corporate initiatives that promote improved care and increase growth of the home department.· Understand vendor product delivery methods and associated fees. Teach patients the importance of proper and timely order placement. Ensure patients receive all supplies in timely manner to not disrupt care.· Ensure clinic and patient supply inventory and usage is appropriate for patient prescriptions and place orders in timely manner to avoid fees and penalties.· Oversee equipment management including equipment tracking and retrieval.· Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs of the program.OUTCOMES· 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. Assist in obtaining data for the continuous quality improvement activities.· 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.· Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles. Administer medications as ordered by the physician.· Reinforce concepts of home dialysis previously taught by a qualified nurse and provide general education relevant to patient well-being.· Assist with program's target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals.OPERATIONAL READINESS· 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.· Perform duties at all times within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.· Conduct home visits to assess the patient's home environment per policy; initially and minimally annually thereafter. Routinely evaluate patient performance and assess the home environment more frequently as needed to improve care.· Document all nursing services in the Electronic Medical Record including but not limited to, routine and non- routine in-person interactions, and phone conversations. Documentation should accurately reflect the patient status and nursing interventions and be written to ensure continuity of care.· Develop and implement the patient plan of care with the interdisciplinary team.· Participate in infection control monitoring, implementation, and recording as requested.· Use personal protective equipment as necessary.· Be familiar with emergency equipment and all emergency operational procedures. 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.&nbsp; OPERATIONAL READINESS(cont.)· Communicate on-call system to patients and ensure patients have access to nursing support at all times. Teach patients the importance of timely communication.· Flexible with staffing locations and hours to accommodate patient and USRC home program needs.· Regular and reliable attendance is required for the position.Home Hemodialysis Only:· 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.· Ensure required and appropriate water sampling is complete per policy and product requirements. Monitor and report water sample and culture results.PARTNERSHIPS· 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.· Maintain a positive/collaborative working relationship with physicians, state agencies and the community.· Actively promote GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization.· Respond effectively to inquiries or concerns.STAFF DEVELOPMENT/ RETENTION· Participate in staff meetings as required. Attend in-service and continuing education offerings in compliance with company policy and procedure.· May delegate tasks to competent licensed and unlicensed staff per applicable state practice act.· Assist with staff training as requested.· Lead staff in team concepts and promote a team effort.

U.S. Renal Care

Graduate Nurse, Home Therapies

Job Description:Position Summary:Reporting to the Director of Advising, Student Support Counselors (SSC) are the single point of access for students and provides student-centered support services. SSCs administer a high-level of student service to ensure retention, student satisfaction, and success of students.&nbsp; SSCs are responsible for adhering to all internal, federal, Department of Education, and affiliate policies and procedures.&nbsp; Student contact is extensive and substantive as is maintaining accurate records in order to support students’ through their programs. Team members are expected to exercise a high degree of responsibility and independent judgment, and to work hours consistent with the campus student populations’ need for access to services, which will include evenings and occasional weekends.Note: Must live within driving distance to one our locations: Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX.Principle Duties:<ul><li>Work with and support new and continuing students at various stages of their education.</li><li>Administration of advising services including registration, evaluation of program requirements, incomplete grades, student class activity, Satisfactory Academic Progress, and overall degree progress.</li><li>Call/meet with each student throughout the term to ensure they are successfully completing coursework and to provide support.</li><li>Respond to calls and e-mails from incoming or current students daily by providing guidance regarding course work, policies, and support.</li><li>Ensure student’s academic account/record are accurate and up to date by clear and timely processing of important academic forms (e.g. Add/Drop, Withdrawal, Leave of Absence, etc.).</li><li>Advising at-risk students through work/life balance, time management, other circumstances to ensure successful completion of the course and program.</li><li>Advising students on course/program content and registration in degree program of study.</li><li>Follow-up on the progress of&nbsp;Academic Plans for students on who do not meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements or in need of additional support.</li><li>Collaborate with various student facing departments such as Academics, Financial Aid, Admissions, and Student Accounts to ensure the success of the student.</li><li>Work with Office of the Registrar to ensure that incoming and current students receive timely information and guidance regarding institutional policies, course registration, program completion, etc.</li><li>Advise students on support services and resources available to them through their school.</li><li>Adherence to set internal, federal, DOE, and affiliate policies and procedures, integrity and ethical standards.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:<ul><li>Excellent PC skills (Word, Excel, Power Point) and other clerical skills (phone skills, typing, filing)</li><li>Skills to establish and maintain effective relationships</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Organizational and time management skills</li><li>Ability to collaborate and communicate with all students regardless of educational level as well as all employees regardless of position/title</li><li>Excellent teamwork</li></ul>Position Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree required</li><li>Experience within student facing positions and/or higher education preferred</li></ul>Compensation &amp; BenefitsThis opportunity is budgeted at $21.79-25.64 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.Compensation &amp; BenefitsThis opportunity is budgeted at $$21.79-$25.64 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.<a href="https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/" target="_blank">https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/</a>The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Student Support Counselor

Job Description:Founded in 1979, The Chicago School is an independent professional graduate school with a dynamic student body and a professionally accomplished faculty. Our curriculum and training opportunities prepare graduates to deliver outstanding professional services emphasizing the ability to understand and work with diverse populations.Position Summary:The Counselor Education Department at The Chicago School is seeking several highly qualified adjunct instructors to join our diverse faculty at our Chicago Campus.Principal Duties:<ul><li>Teach throughout the academic year at the master's program</li><li>Design and implement course instruction and provide evaluation of students. Maintain communication with department administration, faculty, and students.</li></ul>Position Qualifications:Required:<ul><li>Doctorate in Counselor Education</li><li>Proven record of excellence in instruction</li><li>Experience with blended and online instruction</li><li>Licensed or license-eligible as a Professional Counselor</li><li>Strong commitment to working as part of a faculty team</li><li>Strong record of research and clinical work desirable</li><li>Experience teaching at the graduate level</li><li>Record of active involvement in counseling professional organizations</li><li>Commitment to issues of social justice and diversity</li><li>Strong commitment to preparing students to become excellent practitioners and researchers in the counseling field</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>Doctoral degree from a CACREP Accredited Program</li></ul>Disclaimer:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel soThis job posting, and all others for adjunct faculty roles with The Chicago School, are posted as “evergreen” roles. This means that there is usually an ongoing need for departments to hire 1-2 adjuncts each semester (usually for teaching specialized topics), and they prefer to keep a running pool of applicants to select from when the need to hire arises.&nbsp; Given this information, please note that your application to our evergreen roles willbe reviewed on an as needed basis and you may not hear back immediately. If you would like an update on your application status, you can email <a href="mailto:National-HR@thechicagoschool.edu" target="_blank">National-HR@thechicagoschool.edu</a>. We sincerely appreciate your interest in working with us and hope this won’t deter you from continuing to submit your application for any current or future roles you may be interested in.&nbsp;Compensation &amp; BenefitsThis opportunity is budgeted at $1,124-1,540 per credit and may vary per course with student enrollment. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.<a href="https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/" target="_blank">https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/</a>The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.

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