Monday 30 July 2012

Med Surg Nurse

Details: Satisfying work with a choice employerIf you're an experienced Med-Surg Nurse, looking for variety in a patient-centered environment, award-winning team members and innovative leadership, we want you to join our team. Bed capacity of 34 for ages 16+ Flexible Scheduling Career ladder opportunities BSN tuition assistance Sign-on bonus or loan forgiveness Up to 4 weeks vacation upon hire Relocation bonus for those who qualify  Apply now at coxhealth.com 417-269-JOBS (5627) Cox Health Springfield, MO EOE

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Physician Assistant - Emergency department

Details: Waterbury Hospital Emergency department is seeking a Board Certified Physician Assistant with Emergency Medicine Experience.Waterbury Hospital is an 367 bed non-profit acute care teaching hospital. Affiliated with Yale School of Medicine, the University of Connecticut school of Medicine and Connecticut Children's Medical Center. Founded in 1890 as Waterbury's first and Connecticut's fourth hospital."A" Rated Malpractice Insurance Program with no tail obligation upon departure. EmCare, Inc., dedicated to and managed by physicians, is the nation's leading emergency practice management company. With over 30 years experience, EmCare lets Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants focus on practicing medicine. Clinicians are offered a diverse mix of opportunities in more than 300 client hospitals in 38 states, including some of the Top 100 hospitals. Each one of the 4,500 affiliated clinicians benefits daily from EmCare's local, regional and national support systems.

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Critical Care Nurse

Details: Satisfying work with a choice employer If you're an experienced Critical Care Nurse, we want you to join our team. 54 adult critical care beds Newly constructed, 27 bed ICU Flexible scheduling Career ladder opportunities Sign-On bonus or loan forgiveness Up to 4 weeks vacation upon hire Relocation bonus for those who qualify BSN tuition assistanceApply now at coxhealth.com417-269-JOBSEOE

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Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN

Details: Licensed Practical Nurse / LPNJOB SUMMARYThe Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct skilled client care under the supervision of a registered nurse.  Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive client care outcomes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide direct patient care as defined under the state nurse practice act using sound judgment and critical thinking. Implement plan of care and treatment initiated by the registered nurse. Provide accurate, detailed and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care and the nursing process. Conduct ongoing assessments. Participate in health/therapeutic counseling, teaching and emotional support to the client and family/caregivers. Observe client condition and accurately reports to the registered nurse. Assist the registered nurse with client discharge or transfer. Assess and provide client and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis. Prepare, administer, and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications.  Observe, report and record adverse reactions to medications and/or treatment to the registered nurse. Recognize the need for and institute emergency measures in a rapid and appropriate manner, when indicated. Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (i.e., PT, O, ST, Dietician) to the Director of Nursing or registered nurse supervisor. Perform wound care. Perform all skills, treatments and procedures competently in accordance to the scope of practice as defined in the Nurse Practice Act in the state of clinical practice and adheres to the policies, procedures and protocols of the agency. Follow principles of infection control and Universal Precautions. Identify and participate in performance improvement activities. Use equipment properly and in a safe manner.

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LPN Pinal County, Florence, Casa Grande, Gila Bend

Details: Heritage was founded to provide full service and high quality health care to patients and clients in their homes. Heritage is a Medicare/Medicaid certified, licensed, bonded and insured home healthcare agency. We provide a coordinated system of comprehensive, multidisciplinary health care services in a patients environment to promote, maintain and/or restore health, and minimize the effects of illness and disability on a per visit or continual care basis. Medical, therapeutic and hospice services are delivered by highly skilled registered nurses, therapists and home health aides. Personal care and companion services provided by trained homemakers and home health aides. Through feedback from the community and other quality assurance programs, our clinical staff provides the highest level of comforting care to all of our clients. Heritage has grown to include multiple offices serving Arizona and New Mexico. Founded in 1993 by Len and Liz Trainor of New Mexico, Heritage offers a coordinated system of healthcare in our client?s home. Services are designed to meet our client?s needs 24 hours a day seven days a week on a per visit or hourly basis. Heritage has a knowledgeable management and professional staff that are committed to provide high quality and compassionate care for our clients and their families. Whether it is to prevent hospitalization, help clients recover from an illness or injury, or offer companionship and support to people and their families who are living with terminal illness, we offer a full range of services.POSITION SUMMARY: The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care, which adheres to the standards of the LPN Practice Act. JOB DUTIES1.Provides service in accordance with agency policies and the plan of care.2.Prepares timely and accurate clinical and progress notes, payroll and other required agency documentation.3.Assists the physician or registered nurse in performing specialized procedures and duties.4.Prepares and uses equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic techniques as required.5.Assists and educates the patient/PCG in learning appropriate self-care techniques.6.Provides discharge instructions, which cover discharge medications, self-care procedures, signs and symptoms to report to the physician, and physician visits as required.BENEFITS:Programs to recognize outstanding employee performance.Opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement plan.A great place to work, with great people, for our community.

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RN-Geropsych- Per Diem

Details: Job Summary: Experienced Registered Nurses (Minimum one year of experience) to work with adult and geriatric patients; current BCLS and AB 508 training required. Qualifications: • Assessing patient and family needs and completing admission assessment documentation • Initiating Patient treatment Plan form assessment information which includes nursing diagnoses, goals and interventions • Documenting patient status at the time of admission, transfer or discharge to and from nursing unit • Setting priorities in planning for patient needs to include patient and/or family teaching • Communicating with and utilizing available resources within the facility and community in planning all aspects of nursing care

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Patient Care Technician

Details: Patient Care TechnicianJob Responsibilities:•Performs patient care responsibilities for dialysis treatment•Gathers patient data and vital signs to include blood samples and culture specimens•Initiates and terminates dialysis treatments with permanent fistula or graft•Documents treated information•Responsible for set up, operation, cleaning and disinfecting dialysis and related equipment•Prepares, administers and records medications as allowed by state regulations•Participate in the care center's QA/CQI processRequirements:Education: Must have a High School diploma or equivalent; meet any additional requirements as determined by state regulations.Experience: Dialysis experience preferred, telephone, computer and keyboard skills are necessary.For more information on our company or to apply online, please visit our website: www.renaladvantage.comRenal Advantage Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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