Relocation Assistance available up to $15,000 Pay Range: $36.89/hour - $53.50/hour Position Summary – The Surgical Technologist participates as part of the surgical team in assisting nursing staff in support services necessary for safe and efficient care of patients within various areas of surgical services. Assists at the surgical field passing instruments and supplies to other members of the surgical team and maintains the sterile field. Participates in acquiring, preparing, and equipping the surgical suites. Ensures the delivery of quality care for patients undergoing surgical procedures in accordance with individual needs, standards of care, and hospital policy. Assists in non-surgical patient intervention under the direct supervision of a physician or RN. May serve as a Core Technician, with responsibility for maintaining sterile technique and providing supplies and instruments as requested. Added job functions may include being responsible for staff education, inventory, vendor management, effective physician relationships, birth certificate processing or other administrative duties. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Performed majority of the time: · Performs scrub duties for all specialties that may require surgical intervention.· Protects equipment from damage/misuse; reports damage/misuse and or malfunction to appropriate personnel.· Develops and maintains two-way communications with physicians, staff and management.· Precepts and trains new scrub technologist and student technologist. Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job: · Informs appropriate person to make changes on preference cards when requested by physician.· Participates in new supply/equipment evaluation and implementation.· Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-services and continuing education opportunities.· Participates in vendor monitoring and management in accordance with department/hospital procedures/protocols. Decision making and budget responsibilities (e.g. impact limited to the employee, entire unit or organization-wide): · Impact limited to the employee.· No budget responsibility. Assigned direct reports (not limited to the ones listed): · N/A
Relocation Assistance available up to $15,000 Pay range: $45.61/hr - $68.49/hr plus $6.00/hr Position Summary The Office Wound Care RN is responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality care to the patients in accordance with individual needs, provider orders and standards of care, as represented through the patient care policies. Provides patient care and support to patients undergoing wound care. Rooms patients, obtain vital signs, and obtain a health history. Other duties include patient teaching, wound care interventions and dressings, assisting the provider with wound care procedures, case management, ordering wound care supplies, and coordinating care. This position will adhere to standards of nursing practice for wound care and will maintain safety standards for all procedures. Functions within the scope of practice as defined by the State of Oregon for RN practice. Performs in a manner, which maintains the confidentiality and privacy of each patient, promotes positive health habits through appearance and attitude. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Performed majority of the time · Performs direct patient care including, transfers/positioning, focused hygiene, and obtaining vital signs.· Performs wound care related tasks, including obtaining wound and leg measurements, taking wound photography, obtaining ankle brachial index, applying chemical cauterization, obtaining wound culture specimen, applying wound vac dressing or static wound dressing, applying layered compression wrap and elastic compression sleeve, applying total contact casting underlayers (and casting based on competency), removing total contact cast, and trimming nails. · Assists the provider with office procedures.· Gathers pertinent information from patient and others to establish relevant database about the patient and the patient’s condition via phone triage, electronic messages, or in person visits. · Determines changes in the patient’s condition and stability based on clinical parameters, population data, and nursing knowledge and evidence.· Effectively transfers knowledge to other members of the team to support the safety of their practice· Engages in collaborative and effective decision-making with other members of the team while maintaining caring and compassionate relationships.· Provides education and procedural instructions to patients and family members; effectively transfers information about disease, health, treatment plan and recovery to patients and family members.· Documents nursing interventions, teaching and plan in the electronic record according to acceptable medical records guidelines for compliance and billing. · Provides coordination of care with Home Health, SNF, etc. Communicates evaluation of patient’s stability, progress, discharge plan and recommendation for continuity of the medical and nursing care to other members of the health care team, including accurate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic record.· Develops goals, nursing care plan, or the plan of treatment based on assessment data to determine the patient’s individualized priority goals and care activities in relation to scope of practice.· Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care by evaluating the patient’s response, outcomes, and changes in stability and makes recommendations for modifications to the plan of care. · Initiates and manages negative pressure wound therapy.· Follows infection control and transmission-based precaution procedures.· Performs conservative sharp debridement with provider order if certified as a wound care specialist. Wound care certification shall serve as proof of initial competency.· Schedules patients’ follow-up appointments and facilitates outgoing referrals and scheduling for ordered tests. · Responds to emergency situations and contacts emergency services as directed by a provider.· Assists with prior authorizations and insurance verification process. · Orders and stocks supplies; transports instruments and specimens; cleans exam rooms. Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job: · Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-services and continuing education opportunities. Decision making and budget responsibilities · Decision impact limited to the employee and the patient.· No budget responsibility Assigned direct reports · N/A
Pay range uncertified: $22.42/hr - $31.15/hrPay range certified: $23.54/hr - $ 32.71/hr The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting providers with specific patient procedures relevant to each clinic and ensuring the delivery of quality care to patients in accordance with individual needs, physician orders and standards of care, as represented through patient care policies. Must be able and willing to handle all front and back-office tasks within the clinic according to established procedures and protocols, as to provide a seamless experience for the patient. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Performed majority of the time -- · Schedules patient appointments using EMR and within provider guidelines. Checks in patients to include gathering patient information, entering into computer, handles insurance information and collects co-pays appropriately.· Checks out patients to include addressing any additional patient concerns or needs. · Obtains prior medical records and studies if appropriate.· Documents data (i.e. vital signs, weights) on patient charts to communicate with team members Responds to correspondence as appropriate, by telephone and/or in writing.· Maintains organized work area.· Sends copies of chart notes to primary care physicians as needed. · Assists patients to exam rooms.· Contacts patients with lab and x-ray results and documents phone calls.· Obtains specimens and performs laboratory work and documents data in patient record.· Performs injections, venipuncture, EKG.· Keeps exam rooms orderly and clean between patients.· Prepares exam room/minor surgery for procedures.· Assists the physician with sterile, wound management, and in-office procedure(s).Performs sterile processing of instruments, as needed.· Performs opening and closing procedures in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.· Communicates information to patients according to protocols.· Provides patient education as appropriate to situation.· Promotes accident prevention and reports potential hazards to maintain a safe environment.· Responds to emergency situations and contacts emergency services as needed.· Reviews/updates patient medications.· As directed by the provider(s), performs or assists with procedures specific to the clinic.· Initiates Delegated Protocols as appropriate.· Performs limited x-ray (certification required).· Trains and mentors Clinical Assistants Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job: · Attends monthly staff meeting.· Communicates supply needs in a timely manner to the ordering person.· Reads insurance updates.
Pay range uncertified: $22.42/hr - $31.15/hrPay range certified: $23.54/hr - $ 32.71/hr The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting providers with specific patient procedures relevant to each clinic and ensuring the delivery of quality care to patients in accordance with individual needs, physician orders and standards of care, as represented through patient care policies. Must be able and willing to handle all front and back-office tasks within the clinic according to established procedures and protocols, as to provide a seamless experience for the patient. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Performed majority of the time -- · Schedules patient appointments using EMR and within provider guidelines. Checks in patients to include gathering patient information, entering into computer, handles insurance information and collects co-pays appropriately.· Checks out patients to include addressing any additional patient concerns or needs. · Obtains prior medical records and studies if appropriate.· Documents data (i.e. vital signs, weights) on patient charts to communicate with team members Responds to correspondence as appropriate, by telephone and/or in writing.· Maintains organized work area.· Sends copies of chart notes to primary care physicians as needed. · Assists patients to exam rooms.· Contacts patients with lab and x-ray results and documents phone calls.· Obtains specimens and performs laboratory work and documents data in patient record.· Performs injections, venipuncture, EKG.· Keeps exam rooms orderly and clean between patients.· Prepares exam room/minor surgery for procedures.· Assists the physician with sterile, wound management, and in-office procedure(s).Performs sterile processing of instruments, as needed.· Performs opening and closing procedures in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.· Communicates information to patients according to protocols.· Provides patient education as appropriate to situation.· Promotes accident prevention and reports potential hazards to maintain a safe environment.· Responds to emergency situations and contacts emergency services as needed.· Reviews/updates patient medications.· As directed by the provider(s), performs or assists with procedures specific to the clinic.· Initiates Delegated Protocols as appropriate.· Performs limited x-ray (certification required).· Trains and mentors Clinical Assistants Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job: · Attends monthly staff meeting.· Communicates supply needs in a timely manner to the ordering person.· Reads insurance updates.
Relocation Assistance available up to $15,000 Pay range: $45.61/hr - $68.49/hr The Registered Nurse ensures the delivery of quality nursing care for medical/surgical patients in accordance with age-related and individual needs, physician’s orders, hospital policy, standards of care and nursing practice. Responsible for assessing the needs of patients, planning nursing care to meet those needs, and ensuring that the plan of care is carried out and documented according to the principles defined in the nursing process. Ensures continuity of care by providing direct care as well as supervising care given by nurses and supportive staff (when appropriate). Participates in the development of the medical/surgical unit goals. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Performed majority of the time -- · Caring for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in a knowledgeable, skillful and consistent manner.· Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, implementation, planning and evaluation to direct delivery of care to medical/surgical patients.· Documents assessments and data collection in an ongoing, timely, accurate, concise and systematic manner utilizing hospital and departmental charting formats.· Administers medications/IV fluids safely and accurately following hospital policy and utilizing the “5 Rights.”· Utilizes current CDC Guidelines for infection control.· Completes consents for treatment and transfers.· Assists in patient education/preparation for procedures as indicated.· Checks patient charts to ensure that physician orders have been initiated and carried out.· Utilizes the Nursing Process appropriately initiating care plans to address patient specific needs such as preventative skin care measures and/or treatments as required by patient’s condition. Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job: · Assists physicians with various bedside procedures requiring sterile technique as needed.· Plans and participates in nursing in-services, conferences, designated meetings and continuing education programs. Decision making and budget responsibilities: · Impact limited to the employee.
Relocation Assistance available up to $15,000 Pay range: $45.61/hr - $68.49/hr The Registered Nurse ensures the delivery of quality nursing care for medical/surgical patients in accordance with age-related and individual needs, physician’s orders, hospital policy, standards of care and nursing practice. Responsible for assessing the needs of patients, planning nursing care to meet those needs, and ensuring that the plan of care is carried out and documented according to the principles defined in the nursing process. Ensures continuity of care by providing direct care as well as supervising care given by nurses and supportive staff (when appropriate). Participates in the development of the medical/surgical unit goals. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Performed majority of the time -- · Caring for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in a knowledgeable, skillful and consistent manner.· Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, implementation, planning and evaluation to direct delivery of care to medical/surgical patients.· Documents assessments and data collection in an ongoing, timely, accurate, concise and systematic manner utilizing hospital and departmental charting formats.· Administers medications/IV fluids safely and accurately following hospital policy and utilizing the “5 Rights.”· Utilizes current CDC Guidelines for infection control.· Completes consents for treatment and transfers.· Assists in patient education/preparation for procedures as indicated.· Checks patient charts to ensure that physician orders have been initiated and carried out.· Utilizes the Nursing Process appropriately initiating care plans to address patient specific needs such as preventative skin care measures and/or treatments as required by patient’s condition. Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job: · Assists physicians with various bedside procedures requiring sterile technique as needed.· Plans and participates in nursing in-services, conferences, designated meetings and continuing education programs. Decision making and budget responsibilities: · Impact limited to the employee.
Relocation Assistance available up to $15,000 Pay Range: $39.03 to $58.53 Position Summary The Office Wound Care RN is responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality care to the patients in accordance with individual needs, provider orders and standards of care, as represented through the patient care policies. Provides patient care and support to patients undergoing wound care. Rooms patients, obtain vital signs, and obtain a health history. Other duties include patient teaching, wound care interventions and dressings, assisting the provider with wound care procedures, case management, ordering wound care supplies, and coordinating care. This position will adhere to standards of nursing practice for wound care and will maintain safety standards for all procedures. Functions within the scope of practice as defined by the State of Oregon for RN practice. Performs in a manner, which maintains the confidentiality and privacy of each patient, promotes positive health habits through appearance and attitude. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Performed majority of the time · Performs direct patient care including, transfers/positioning, focused hygiene, and obtaining vital signs.· Performs wound care related tasks, including obtaining wound and leg measurements, taking wound photography, obtaining ankle brachial index, applying chemical cauterization, obtaining wound culture specimen, applying wound vac dressing or static wound dressing, applying layered compression wrap and elastic compression sleeve, applying total contact casting underlayers (and casting based on competency), removing total contact cast, and trimming nails. · Assists the provider with office procedures.· Gathers pertinent information from patient and others to establish relevant database about the patient and the patient’s condition via phone triage, electronic messages, or in person visits. · Determines changes in the patient’s condition and stability based on clinical parameters, population data, and nursing knowledge and evidence.· Effectively transfers knowledge to other members of the team to support the safety of their practice· Engages in collaborative and effective decision-making with other members of the team while maintaining caring and compassionate relationships.· Provides education and procedural instructions to patients and family members; effectively transfers information about disease, health, treatment plan and recovery to patients and family members.· Documents nursing interventions, teaching and plan in the electronic record according to acceptable medical records guidelines for compliance and billing. · Provides coordination of care with Home Health, SNF, etc. Communicates evaluation of patient’s stability, progress, discharge plan and recommendation for continuity of the medical and nursing care to other members of the health care team, including accurate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic record.· Develops goals, nursing care plan, or the plan of treatment based on assessment data to determine the patient’s individualized priority goals and care activities in relation to scope of practice.· Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care by evaluating the patient’s response, outcomes, and changes in stability and makes recommendations for modifications to the plan of care. · Initiates and manages negative pressure wound therapy.· Follows infection control and transmission-based precaution procedures.· Performs conservative sharp debridement with provider order if certified as a wound care specialist. Wound care certification shall serve as proof of initial competency.· Schedules patients’ follow-up appointments and facilitates outgoing referrals and scheduling for ordered tests. · Responds to emergency situations and contacts emergency services as directed by a provider.· Assists with prior authorizations and insurance verification process. · Orders and stocks supplies; transports instruments and specimens; cleans exam rooms. Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job: · Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-services and continuing education opportunities. Decision making and budget responsibilities · Decision impact limited to the employee and the patient.· No budget responsibility Assigned direct reports · N/A
Pay range: $21.35/hr - $29.69/hr plus $2.50/hr night shift differential The Admitting Representative is a unique role that welcomes the patient into the care delivery setting, providing direction and assistance while ensuring customer satisfaction by offering solution to patient/visitor concerns and demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary to communicate with diverse population. Initiates the administrative system which lays the groundwork for the patient’s clinical care as well as the financial documentation during registration by interviewing patients and/or family members, collecting appropriate co-pays or deposits, obtaining signatures on legal consents and insurance forms, entering demographic and insurance information according to service provided, patient need, payer requirements and hospital policy. Supports the practice by providing excellent customer service, demonstrating professional communication on the phone and in face-to-face customer contact, problem-solving, and functioning as a team member to other staff. May float to emergency room, multiple inpatient/outpatient service locations, including the switchboard requiring an understanding of the facility codes. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Performed majority of the time: · Accurately completes compliance documentation for patient admissions as required according to patient service, payer requirements and hospital policy.· Obtains signatures on applicable registration documentation.· Registers according to physician’s orders.· Maintains equipment and reports failure promptly to facilitate repairs.· Attends department and other meetings.· Collects co-pay/deductible/deposit per EMTALA laws & organization policy and drops off money on a timely manner.· Scans insurance card(s) and picture ID of each patient into the account · Verifies insurance using electronic insurance verification systems.· Completes registration auditing as needed.· Maintains resource documents (i.e. procedure manuals, reference books, user manuals, etc.) and knows how to look up a policy online.· Asks patient for all information and keys accurate patient demographics.· Distributes workers compensation documents as required by payers.· Responds to customer needs in person and over the telephone in a courteous and constructive manner.· Maintains integrity of the safe and its contents.· Monitors alarms and reports alarm to engineering staff or pages overhead as necessary. Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job: · Performs downtime procedures.· Performs functions of PBX operator (switchboard) as needed.· Arranges patient transportation as needed.· Performs patient, visitor and employee medical screening as needed. Decision making and budget responsibilities: · Decision impact limited to the employee.· No budget responsibilities. Assigned direct reports: · N/A
Relocation Assistance available up to $15,000 Pay range: $45.61/hr - $68.49/hr The Registered Nurse for PCU ensures the delivery of quality nursing care for acutely ill patients in accordance with age-related and individual needs, physician’s orders, hospital policy, standards of care and nursing practice. Responsible for assessing the needs of patients, planning nursing care to meet those needs, and ensuring that the plan of care is carried out and documented according to the principles defined in the nursing process. Participates in the development of progressive care unit goals. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Performed majority of the time -- please start with the responsibilities that are the most time consuming: · Participates in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team using effective communication and conflict management skills.· Uses a systematic process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation in delivery of care by collaborating with the patient, family and interdisciplinary team through care plans.· Adapts care to accommodate unexpected changes in patient status. Communicates patient needs and changes in condition to physician, team members and/or family as necessary. · Monitors, manages, and troubleshoots invasive and non-invasive devices used in the care of patients.· Analyzes and interprets patient diagnostic values and procedural results, and implements interventions appropriately based on those results with consideration of patient baseline and reportable findings.· Identifies and responds to emergency situations. · Provides compassionate care for patients during challenging periods or transitions in life or lifecycles with respect and dignity.· Adapts the healthcare environment, monitors and intervenes for patients at increased risk for injury or harm to self or others.· Evaluates and treats patient discomfort, anxiety, and acute, chronic, and/or breakthrough pain through pain reduction management methods.· Prevents and controls the transmission and spread of infection.· Performs and documents patient assessments and intervention in a timely, accurate, and concise manner. · Upholds medication safety principles including the review of patient allergies and · Tailors education to include preferred language, learning style, developmental and cognitive ability to best inform the patient/family of information, training, guidance and instruction. Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job: · Required to attend and/or read minutes of all department staff meetings.· Participates in continuing education programs. Decision making and budget responsibilities: · Impact limited to the employee and the patient.· Uses cost-effective measures in the delivery of patient care.
Pay range: $20.48/hr - $28.23/hr The Health Plan Coordinator is responsible for maintaining patient referral and authorization requirement needs through guidelines established by the patient’s individual insurance plans.The work environment is a combination of multi-line telephone use, insurance hub, receptionist and scheduling coordination. It could involve assisting with the check-in and checkout processes. Gathers and records required information about referrals and authorizations for services, and routes it appropriately; provides specific customer services which include, confirming health insurance coverage and individuals obligations, obtaining necessary authorizations for care, scheduling appointments or procedures, and assisting patients in an office or clinic setting.Requires out of the box thinking, strong ability to multi-task and above all else, exceptional customer service skills. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Performed majority of the time -- · Processes referrals and authorizations as indicated by the various insurance plans, for consultations, studies and procedures.· Obtains authorization for medications with insurance companies as needed, both prescription and infusion medications.· If applicable, coordinates the sample medication program within the clinic which includes: receiving medication, updating and reconciling the medication log, providing appropriate drug documentation to providers (MD's should be providing this with med to patient), and ensure appropriate inventory levels for samples. Position will also oversee the medication storage within the clinic which includes ensuring medications are stored in a secured fashion and not accessible to anyone not authorized to handle medications, oversee temperature settings for medication fridge, and will work with pharmacy to conduct monthly medication management surveys.· Works with patients to find co pay and drug assistance.· Prepares and routes medical information to third parties and referral physicians with proper authorization and notation.· Maintains appropriate notations and copies of documents in patient charts.· Responds to requests for status of referrals. · Verifies insurance eligibility for physician visits.· Answers and follows-up on telephone inquiries; directs callers to other providers, staff or departments when appropriate. Triages and documents accurately telephone calls from patients including requests for medication refills, complaints, general information inquiries, and urgent health care concerns. Delivers such information or requests promptly to the appropriate providers or their designees.· Obtains prior medical records and studies as appropriate· Updates demographic records for patients, entering all information from patients directly into computer in a concise and professional manner.· Updates financial record for customers, entering all information from patients directly into computer in a concise and professional manner regarding patient concerns, questions and agreements regarding their bill statements, payments and insurance information.· Responds to correspondence as appropriate, by phone or in writing.· Collects, sorts and distributes mail daily.· Responds to correspondence as appropriate, by telephone and/or in writing.· Maintains an organized work area. Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job: · Checks in patients to include gathering patient information, entering into computer, collecting co-payments, creating new charts and handles insurance information appropriately.· Checks out patients to include addressing any additional patient concerns or needs.· Schedules patient correctly through EMR and within provider guidelines.· Attends monthly full staff meeting.· Communicates supply needs in a timely manner to the ordering person.· Attends insurance workshops and reads insurance updates.· Completes all mandatory education and licensure requirements to meet state, professional and regulatory requirements. Decision making and budget responsibilities: · Impact limited to the employee.· No budget responsibility. Assigned direct reports: · N/A
Pay range: $20.48/hr - $28.23/hr CNA1, $21.35/hr - $29.69/hr CNA2 This job posting could be filled with either a CNA1 or CNA2 candidate. CNA I or CNA2 assists with the nursing care of patients. Provides comfort services and assistance with activities of daily living. Under supervision and directed by the RN or LPN. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Performed majority of the time: · Assists with ambulation, lifting, and transferring patients from stretcher to bed, bed to wheelchair.· Provides skin care to prevent skin breakdown.· Collects specimens· Measures intake and output and percent of food consumed.· Records vital signs, weight and ADL’s.· Applies binders, ace bandages, non-sterile compresses.· Applies vaginal pads.· Applies Aqua-K pads, ice bags, and collars.· Provides appropriate bowel care, including enema administration and ostomy care.· Provides post-mortem care.· Discharges and transfers patients, assists in admissions.· Provides catheter care and peri-care.· Assists with sterile dressing changes and application of cast.· Prepares patient for surgery.· Performs range of motion and patient positioning techniques, as directed.· Changes bed linens.· Assists patient with personal hygiene, grooming, dressing.· Performs personal services such as operating TV, radio and recreational therapy projects.· Assists with transportation of patients, supplies, etc. as requested.· Performs BLS or other duties in an emergency situation as directed by licensed staff.· After appropriate training and competency verification, may be assigned these additional tasks as defined by OAR 851-060-0930 and specifically designated by the director of nursing to the unit to which the CNA I is assigned.· Tasks associated with communication and interpersonal skills.· Utilizing de-escalation techniques.· Assisting with coughing and deep breathing.· Handling and disposal of hazardous wastes.· Handling of contaminated materials.· Implementing precautions associated with communicable and infectious diseases.· Using lifts and safe client handling devices.· Turning oxygen on and off or transferring oxygen between wall and tank at pre-established flow rate for stable clients.· Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.· Change simple, nonsterile dressings using aseptic technique when no wound debridement or packing is involved.· Suction oral pharynx.· Administer douches.· Insert OTC suppositories for bowel care.· Insert OTC vaginal suppositories and vaginal cream.· Clean ostomy site and change dressings or appliances for established, nonacute ostomies.· Apply topical OTC creams and ointments for prophylactic treatment of skin conditions.· Attach and detach established pulse oximeter.· Documents on graphic record, fluid balance record and nursing record when appropriate.· Provides care appropriate to the age of patients served infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult patients based on principles of growth and development and life stages, and according to their culture, ethnicity, and belief systems, as directed by the RN, LPN, Supervisor, or Director of Nursing.· Reports changes and unexpected findings in patient condition to RN· Motivates and assists patients to eat and take fluids.· Provides patients and family members with effective encouragement and support.· Assists, supports and acknowledges other team members. Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job: · Participates in staff development activities for the unit.· Participates in Quality Improvement process to help make decisions that focus on the customer and are best for the organization. Decision making and budget responsibilities: · Impacted limited to the employee and the wellbeing of the patient.
Pay range: $20.53/hr - $28.54/hr The Security Officer identifies crime, security and safety risks in and around facilities and initiates appropriate action to remove or reduce those risks. Under the immediate supervision of the Security Manager. Protects and assists all patients, visitors and employees. Must wear bullet-proof vest while on duty. Must be DPSST certified or eligible. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Performed majority of the time · Patrols hospital and grounds to prevent fires, theft, vandalism and responds to the security needs of personnel· Ensures only authorized personnel are admitted onto premises.· Maintains current information in logs.· Writes clear concise logs.· Responds to burglary, fire, panic, equipment alarms and code alerts.· Reports safety, fire and security hazards observed on routine patrols and inspections.· All equipment issued is well maintained.· Monitors and maintains CCTV system, two way radio systems, and alarm systems.· Prepares relating crime, incident, information, and lost and found reports.· Patrols Pacific University during off hours and provides back up per service contract agreement. Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job: · Assists medical staff in controlling and restraining combative patients as necessary.· May be required to be a “Personal Safety Attendant” for patients that are on a medical hold or Psych plan of care.· Stands by as requested to prevent disturbed or menacing patients, visitors, or anyone else from being a danger to themselves or others.· Conducts locks and unlocks facilities on a regular basis and additionally as requested by staff.· Provides escorts for visitors, patients and personnel to and from parking areas.· Participates in performance improvement program. Decision making and budget responsibilities (e.g. impact limited to the employee, entire unit or organization-wide): · Impact limited to the employee. · No budget responsibility.
Relocation Assistance available up to $15,000 Pay range: $45.61/hr - $68.49/hr plus $6.00/hr Position Summary The Office Wound Care RN is responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality care to the patients in accordance with individual needs, provider orders and standards of care, as represented through the patient care policies. Provides patient care and support to patients undergoing wound care. Rooms patients, obtain vital signs, and obtain a health history. Other duties include patient teaching, wound care interventions and dressings, assisting the provider with wound care procedures, case management, ordering wound care supplies, and coordinating care. This position will adhere to standards of nursing practice for wound care and will maintain safety standards for all procedures. Functions within the scope of practice as defined by the State of Oregon for RN practice. Performs in a manner, which maintains the confidentiality and privacy of each patient, promotes positive health habits through appearance and attitude. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Performed majority of the time · Performs direct patient care including, transfers/positioning, focused hygiene, and obtaining vital signs.· Performs wound care related tasks, including obtaining wound and leg measurements, taking wound photography, obtaining ankle brachial index, applying chemical cauterization, obtaining wound culture specimen, applying wound vac dressing or static wound dressing, applying layered compression wrap and elastic compression sleeve, applying total contact casting underlayers (and casting based on competency), removing total contact cast, and trimming nails. · Assists the provider with office procedures.· Gathers pertinent information from patient and others to establish relevant database about the patient and the patient’s condition via phone triage, electronic messages, or in person visits. · Determines changes in the patient’s condition and stability based on clinical parameters, population data, and nursing knowledge and evidence.· Effectively transfers knowledge to other members of the team to support the safety of their practice· Engages in collaborative and effective decision-making with other members of the team while maintaining caring and compassionate relationships.· Provides education and procedural instructions to patients and family members; effectively transfers information about disease, health, treatment plan and recovery to patients and family members.· Documents nursing interventions, teaching and plan in the electronic record according to acceptable medical records guidelines for compliance and billing. · Provides coordination of care with Home Health, SNF, etc. Communicates evaluation of patient’s stability, progress, discharge plan and recommendation for continuity of the medical and nursing care to other members of the health care team, including accurate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic record.· Develops goals, nursing care plan, or the plan of treatment based on assessment data to determine the patient’s individualized priority goals and care activities in relation to scope of practice.· Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care by evaluating the patient’s response, outcomes, and changes in stability and makes recommendations for modifications to the plan of care. · Initiates and manages negative pressure wound therapy.· Follows infection control and transmission-based precaution procedures.· Performs conservative sharp debridement with provider order if certified as a wound care specialist. Wound care certification shall serve as proof of initial competency.· Schedules patients’ follow-up appointments and facilitates outgoing referrals and scheduling for ordered tests. · Responds to emergency situations and contacts emergency services as directed by a provider.· Assists with prior authorizations and insurance verification process. · Orders and stocks supplies; transports instruments and specimens; cleans exam rooms. Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job: · Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-services and continuing education opportunities. Decision making and budget responsibilities · Decision impact limited to the employee and the patient.· No budget responsibility Assigned direct reports · N/A
Relocation Assistance available up to $15,000 Pay range: $36.89/hr - $53.50/hr The Cardiovascular Technologist works in the cardio-endovascular catheterization laboratory performing a number of special duties, including but not limited to, monitoring and scrubbing during all types of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Works with and provides assistance to all physicians, radiologic technologists, cardiovascular technologists, and nurses, to ensure efficiency as well as maintain a customer friendly environment in the laboratory. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Performed majority of the time: · Performs calculations and measurements using data obtained from heart catheterizations. This includes cardiac outputs, pressure measurements, and resistance and valve areas.· Assists with the IABP insertion, under the direction of a physician.· Assists physician by scrubbing during procedures, maneuvering catheters and wires, and injecting contrast into blood vessels.· Assists with the IVUS catheter insertions, under the direction of a physician.· Participates in maintaining, restocking and inventorying the department supplies and reports any sub-par levels to the appropriate person.· Assists with intra-aortic balloon pump insertion and monitoring.· Maintains, archives, retrieves, locates, and copies present and prior studies done in the laboratory.· Routinely participates in daily, weekly, and monthly QI/QC of the “point of care” machines and defibrillators.· Provides basic administrative reports from the database.· Complies with all radiation safety policies and practices.· Recognizes and reports normals and abnormals in patient physiology and hemodynamic parameters. Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job: · Utilizes down time to complete tasks that help maintain and assure departmental operations. Decision making and budget responsibilities: · Impact limited to the employee.· No budget responsibility.
Relocation Assistance available up to $15,000 Pay range: $45.61/hr - $68.49/hr The Registered Nurse ensures the delivery of quality nursing care for medical/surgical patients in accordance with age-related and individual needs, physician’s orders, hospital policy, standards of care and nursing practice. Responsible for assessing the needs of patients, planning nursing care to meet those needs, and ensuring that the plan of care is carried out and documented according to the principles defined in the nursing process. Ensures continuity of care by providing direct care as well as supervising care given by nurses and supportive staff (when appropriate). Participates in the development of the medical/surgical unit goals. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Performed majority of the time -- · Caring for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in a knowledgeable, skillful and consistent manner.· Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, implementation, planning and evaluation to direct delivery of care to medical/surgical patients.· Documents assessments and data collection in an ongoing, timely, accurate, concise and systematic manner utilizing hospital and departmental charting formats.· Administers medications/IV fluids safely and accurately following hospital policy and utilizing the “5 Rights.”· Utilizes current CDC Guidelines for infection control.· Completes consents for treatment and transfers.· Assists in patient education/preparation for procedures as indicated.· Checks patient charts to ensure that physician orders have been initiated and carried out.· Utilizes the Nursing Process appropriately initiating care plans to address patient specific needs such as preventative skin care measures and/or treatments as required by patient’s condition. Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job: · Assists physicians with various bedside procedures requiring sterile technique as needed.· Plans and participates in nursing in-services, conferences, designated meetings and continuing education programs. Decision making and budget responsibilities: · Impact limited to the employee.
Pay range: $45.79/hr - $69.14/hr The Wound Care/Ostomy Program Manager acts as a consultant for all entities in the organization for the prevention, treatment and management of tissue injuries, ostomy issues, wound care, fistula and tube management. These entities include but are not limited to Nursing Units, Surgery, the Emergency Department, Geri/Psych, and Outpatient. Ensures continuity of care by providing direct care (when appropriate – for example, for complex wounds), devising a plan of care and supervising the care given by staff nurses and supportive staff. Works closely with Case Management to assure continuity of care of across settings. Participates in the development of the wound/ostomy and nursing department goals. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Performed majority of the time: · Acts as program manager for pressure injury prevention, skin safety and other compliance initiatives. · Works in conjunction with clinical education to provide evidence-based best practice staff development classes. · Performs and documents assessments and data collection in an ongoing, timely, accurate, concise and systematic manner utilizing hospital and departmental charting formats.· Provide education to patients, caregivers, and staff regarding skin care, wound/ ostomy management, tube and fistula management.· Compliance with regulatory statutes by establishing evidence-based programs for pressure ulcer prevention and participate in national Incidence and prevalence surveys for benchmarks and core measures.· Provides consultation, follow-up and direct assistance to physicians and staff for patients with acute or chronic wounds, new and established fecal and urinary diversions, fistulas, percutaneous tubes and initiates appropriate referrals.· Maintains and analyzes the wound ostomy products formulary to ensure quality and cost effectiveness of products used in wound, ostomy, and skin care. Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job: · Authors and revises policies, procedures and protocols.· Participates in orientation of staff.· Participates in product selection related to wound, skin and ostomy management.· Plans and participates in nursing in-services, conferences, designates meetings.· Maintains records and statistics regarding, QI studies and chart audits.· Member of Products Committee.· Participates in quality and process improvement.· Assists in coordinating education opportunities for staff.· Educates staff on Hospital Acquired Pressure Injury prevention and opportunities for improvement. Decision making and budget responsibilities (e.g. impact limited to the employee, entire unit or organization-wide): · Decisions impact wellbeing of patient. · No budget responsibilities.
Relocation Assistance available up to $15,000 Pay Range: $64.06 to $96.09 Position Summary – The Infusion/Oncology Pharmacist is responsible for developing and directing all outpatient infusion and oncology pharmacy services. This position assumes tasks necessary to ensure the delivery of IV admixtures products and clinical monitoring services to the outpatient infusion and oncology patients. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Performed majority of the time: · Responsible for clinical pharmacy oncology and outpatient infusion services· Verifies orders and maintains patient profiles · Performs critical dosing calculations for all patients of all age groups · Documents and amends patient records in the electronic health record according to policy · Works with the outpatient infusion services and oncology coordinators to ensure and maintain efficient customer service, resolve issues, and address concerns· Able to incorporate current standards of practice into outpatient infusion and oncology practices· Proactively reviews future patient schedules to ensure appropriate dosing and future delivery of medication · Provides clinical drug information to other members of the healthcare team· Able to identify potential issues related to availability of medication for infusion including ordering, insurance authorization, and regulations/policies· Establishes and maintains guidelines, departmental policies and procedures, and collaborative practice agreements for infusion and oncology medications· Safely work with hazardous drugs and be compliant with USP 800· Demonstrates knowledge of sterile technique and USP 797· Demonstrates knowledge of infusion devices and clinical considerations that apply· Monitor departmental technology use related to ambulatory pumps. Evaluate and coordinate usage. Participates in reviews of equipment acquisition· Supervises support personnel: educates and checks technician work· Accurately dispenses medication in a timely fashion· Understand the special considerations in compounding and stability related to the use of infusion and oncology therapies· Participates in extemporaneous compounding, including sterile medications and chemotherapy Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job: · Orders medication and supplies from wholesaler· Participates and delivers hospital educational programs· Performs additional duties in the absence of the Pharmacy Director· Participates in medication utilization evaluations and quality improvement projects· Maintains adequate and updated resources related to outpatient infusion and oncology medications Decision making and budget responsibilities (e.g. impact limited to the employee, entire unit or organization-wide): · Impact limited to the employee and care of individual patients· No budget responsibility Assigned direct reports (not limited to the ones listed). · N/A
Relocation Assistance available up to $15,000 Pay range: $45.61/hr - $68.49/hr The Registered Nurse for ICU/CCU ensures the delivery of quality nursing care for critically ill patients in accordance with age-related and individual needs, physician’s orders, hospital policy, standards of care and nursing practice. Responsible for assessing the needs of patients, planning nursing care to meet those needs, and ensuring that the plan of care is carried out and documented according to the principles defined in the nursing process. Participates in the development of critical care unit goals. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Performed majority of the time -- · Participates in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team using effective communication and conflict management skills.· Uses a systematic process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation in delivery of care by collaborating with the patient, family and interdisciplinary team through care plans.· Adapts care to accommodate unexpected changes in patient status. Communicates patient needs and changes in condition to physician, team members and/or family as necessary. · Monitors, manages, and troubleshoots invasive and non-invasive devices used in the care of patients.· Analyzes and interprets patient diagnostic values and procedural results, and implements interventions appropriately based on those results with consideration of patient baseline and reportable findings.· Identifies and responds to emergency situations. · Provides compassionate care for patients during challenging periods or transitions in life or lifecycles with respect and dignity.· Adapts the healthcare environment, monitors and intervenes for patients at increased risk for injury or harm to self or others.· Evaluates and treats patient discomfort, anxiety, and acute, chronic, and/or breakthrough pain through pain reduction management methods.· Prevents and controls the transmission and spread of infection.· Performs and documents patient assessments and intervention in a timely, accurate, and concise manner. · Upholds medication safety principles including the review of patient allergies and · Tailors education to include preferred language, learning style, developmental and cognitive ability to best inform the patient/family of information, training, guidance and instruction. Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job: · Required to attend and/or read minutes of all department staff meetings.· Participates in continuing education programs. Decision making and budget responsibilities (e.g. impact limited to the employee, entire unit or organization-wide): · Uses cost-effective measures in the delivery of patient care.· Impact is limited to the employee.
Pay range uncertified: $22.42/hr - $31.15/hrPay range certified: $23.54/hr - $ 32.71/hr The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting providers with specific patient procedures relevant to each clinic and ensuring the delivery of quality care to patients in accordance with individual needs, physician orders and standards of care, as represented through patient care policies. Must be able and willing to handle all front and back-office tasks within the clinic according to established procedures and protocols, as to provide a seamless experience for the patient. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Performed majority of the time -- · Schedules patient appointments using EMR and within provider guidelines. Checks in patients to include gathering patient information, entering into computer, handles insurance information and collects co-pays appropriately.· Checks out patients to include addressing any additional patient concerns or needs. · Obtains prior medical records and studies if appropriate.· Documents data (i.e. vital signs, weights) on patient charts to communicate with team members Responds to correspondence as appropriate, by telephone and/or in writing.· Maintains organized work area.· Sends copies of chart notes to primary care physicians as needed. · Assists patients to exam rooms.· Contacts patients with lab and x-ray results and documents phone calls.· Obtains specimens and performs laboratory work and documents data in patient record.· Performs injections, venipuncture, EKG.· Keeps exam rooms orderly and clean between patients.· Prepares exam room/minor surgery for procedures.· Assists the physician with sterile, wound management, and in-office procedure(s).Performs sterile processing of instruments, as needed.· Performs opening and closing procedures in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.· Communicates information to patients according to protocols.· Provides patient education as appropriate to situation.· Promotes accident prevention and reports potential hazards to maintain a safe environment.· Responds to emergency situations and contacts emergency services as needed.· Reviews/updates patient medications.· As directed by the provider(s), performs or assists with procedures specific to the clinic.· Initiates Delegated Protocols as appropriate.· Performs limited x-ray (certification required).· Trains and mentors Clinical Assistants Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job: · Attends monthly staff meeting.· Communicates supply needs in a timely manner to the ordering person.· Reads insurance updates.
Pay range: $20.48/hr - $28.23/hr CNA1, $21.35/hr - $29.69/hr CNA2 This job posting could be filled with either a CNA1 or CNA2 candidate. CNA I or CNA2 assists with the nursing care of patients. Provides comfort services and assistance with activities of daily living. Under supervision and directed by the RN or LPN. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Performed majority of the time: · Assists with ambulation, lifting, and transferring patients from stretcher to bed, bed to wheelchair.· Provides skin care to prevent skin breakdown.· Collects specimens· Measures intake and output and percent of food consumed.· Records vital signs, weight and ADL’s.· Applies binders, ace bandages, non-sterile compresses.· Applies vaginal pads.· Applies Aqua-K pads, ice bags, and collars.· Provides appropriate bowel care, including enema administration and ostomy care.· Provides post-mortem care.· Discharges and transfers patients, assists in admissions.· Provides catheter care and peri-care.· Assists with sterile dressing changes and application of cast.· Prepares patient for surgery.· Performs range of motion and patient positioning techniques, as directed.· Changes bed linens.· Assists patient with personal hygiene, grooming, dressing.· Performs personal services such as operating TV, radio and recreational therapy projects.· Assists with transportation of patients, supplies, etc. as requested.· Performs BLS or other duties in an emergency situation as directed by licensed staff.· After appropriate training and competency verification, may be assigned these additional tasks as defined by OAR 851-060-0930 and specifically designated by the director of nursing to the unit to which the CNA I is assigned.· Tasks associated with communication and interpersonal skills.· Utilizing de-escalation techniques.· Assisting with coughing and deep breathing.· Handling and disposal of hazardous wastes.· Handling of contaminated materials.· Implementing precautions associated with communicable and infectious diseases.· Using lifts and safe client handling devices.· Turning oxygen on and off or transferring oxygen between wall and tank at pre-established flow rate for stable clients.· Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.· Change simple, nonsterile dressings using aseptic technique when no wound debridement or packing is involved.· Suction oral pharynx.· Administer douches.· Insert OTC suppositories for bowel care.· Insert OTC vaginal suppositories and vaginal cream.· Clean ostomy site and change dressings or appliances for established, nonacute ostomies.· Apply topical OTC creams and ointments for prophylactic treatment of skin conditions.· Attach and detach established pulse oximeter.· Documents on graphic record, fluid balance record and nursing record when appropriate.· Provides care appropriate to the age of patients served infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult patients based on principles of growth and development and life stages, and according to their culture, ethnicity, and belief systems, as directed by the RN, LPN, Supervisor, or Director of Nursing.· Reports changes and unexpected findings in patient condition to RN· Motivates and assists patients to eat and take fluids.· Provides patients and family members with effective encouragement and support.· Assists, supports and acknowledges other team members. Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job: · Participates in staff development activities for the unit.· Participates in Quality Improvement process to help make decisions that focus on the customer and are best for the organization. Decision making and budget responsibilities: · Impacted limited to the employee and the wellbeing of the patient.
