Qureos Mentor

North Oaks Health System

<div>Status: PRN - As Needed
Shift: PRN Nights. 1845-0715. One night a week. One Weekend shift a Schedule. Rotating Holidays.
Exempt: No
Summary: 
 
The Registered Nurse at North Oaks Medical Center is primarily responsible for his/her patients. They shall possess the qualities most exemplary of the nursing profession. These qualities include compassion, empathy, accountability, honesty, together with the knowledge and skills they have learned within their nursing education. The Registered Nurse shall adhere to the Standards of Practice of NOMC.
The registered nurse is a member of the health care team and is responsible for providing quality nursing care utilizing NOMC standards of care. Will uphold the philosophy and objectives of Nursing Service. Is a resource person for other members of the health care team. Responsible for patient care. Will utilize effective communication between personnel, physicians, other hospital departments, patients and families. 
Other information: 
 
Education:
 
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
 
 
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
 
Current LA RN license.
 
Membership in a professional organization is encouraged.
Physical Demands:
 
Required to stand for long periods of time. Lifting and transporting of patients is required. Motor coordination and manual dexterity are necessary.
 
Strength: Medium
 
Push: Occasionally
 
Pull: Occasionally
 
Carry: Occasionally
 
Lift: Occasionally
 
Sit: Occasionally
 
Stand: Frequently
 
Walk: Frequently
Responsibilities: 
 
1. Insure the maintenance of quality patient care.
A. Utilize nursing process (assess, plan, implement and evaluate) for each patient on an individual basis.
B. Assist with QA audits.
C. Administer medications as ordered by the physician.
D. Document patient response to medication and procedure, using vital sign record, nurses&rsquo; notes, and any other form as appropriate.
E. Monitor patient receiving I.V. conscious sedation as per policy.
2. Administer blood, blood components, hyperalimentation and chemotherapy.
A. Adhere to hospital policy in regard to blood and blood components.
B. Adhere to hospital policy for administering hyperalimentation and chemotherapy.
3. Adhere to policies and procedures.
A. Responsible for adherence to hospital policies and procedures for self and personal under his/her supervision.
B. Adhere to acceptable dress code.
C. Report incidents and injuries.
D. Report medication errors.
E. Demonstrate professional manner.
F. Comply with attendance policy.
G. Knowledgeable of all hospital safety codes, and perform duties during drills and actual emergencies.
H. Report unsafe conditions and incidents.
I. Provide clean environment.
J. Account for narcotics.
4. Assist in operational functions.
A. Assist department manager in maintenance of policies and procedures.
B. Schedule assignments of personnel as applicable.
C. Assist department director in data collection.
D. Monitors equipment function.
5. Maintain satisfactory communication.
A. Promote satisfactory relationships.
B. Share knowledge with others.
6. Participate in professional development activities.
A. Attend committee meetings as designated.
B. Attend in-service programs.
C. Maintain certification in Basic Life Support and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support as required.
D. Maintains knowledge of computerized systems within the healthcaresystem as needed for job performance.
7. Perform other duties as requested.
8. Follows North Oaks Health System&rsquo;s Compliance Program and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines
9. Adheres to the Nurse Practice Act and the Rules and Regulations of the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.</div>

REGISTERED NURSE - OBSERVATION UNIT

<div>Status: Part Time
Shift: Days - Monday thru Friday with some rotating for Saturday coverage as patient census demands
Exempt: No 
Other information: 
 
EDUCATION:
1. A.D. or B.S. Degree in Nursing. BSN preferred.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
1. Minimum of two years of clinical practice as an RN
2. Prior management and/or teaching experience preferred.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/CONTINUING EDUCATION
1. Maintains current license as a Registered Nurse
4. Active involvement in professional organizations and attendance at professional conferences is
Encouraged.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Strength: Medium Push: Occasionally Pull: Occasionally
Carry: Occasionally Lift: Frequently Sit: Occasionally
Stand: Frequently Walk: Frequently
Responsibilities: 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. The Registered Nurse (RN) working with WOC Services will assist the WOC team in providing care and nursing management for patients with acute and potential disorders of the integumentary, genito-urinary, and gastrointestinal systems. These include but are not limited to: fecal and urinary diversions, wounds, drains, fistulas, and incontinence.
2. Assists WOC Team in a supportive role with the coordination process and identification of patients requiring referral for WOC Services and provides uncomplicated wound care and implementation of established plans of care for these patients, utilizing the nursing process.
3. Functions as a resource for patients, caregivers, and professional staff in the management of patients with ostomies, fistulas, draining wounds, and altered skin integrity.
4. Performs within the WOC team in such a manner that maintains established credibility and promotes utilization of WOC Services through maintenance of a high profile within the hospital and medical community.
5. Assists WOC team in supporting unit directors/managers in the development and implementation of patient education protocols for use by floor staff according to assessed needs.
6. Participates in staff development through the provision of structured in-service programs, as well as presentations during orientation for newly hired nursing staff.
7. Maintains accurate records and statistics and Assists WOC Team Leader/Patient Services Manager with QA audits and maintenance of policies and procedures as needed.
8. Participates in product and equipment evaluation and quality assurance committees.
9. Contributes to and supports research at the unit and institution level.
10. Is able to demonstrate competency in age specific criteria as applicable to job scope.
OTHER DUTIES:
1. The RN shall possess the qualities most exemplary of the nursing profession. These qualities include compassion, empathy, accountability, honesty, together with the knowledge and skills they have learned within their nursing education. The RN shall adhere to the standards of practice of NOMC.
2. The RN is a member of the health care team and is responsible for providing quality nursing care utilizing NOMC standards of care while assisting WOC Service with patient care.
3. The RN for WOC Services is a resource person for other members of the health care team and will utilize effective communication between personnel, physicians, other hospital departments, patients and families as appropriate.
4. Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President/Patient Services or designee.
5. Follows North Oaks Health System&rsquo;s Compliance Programs and all Federal and State regulatory guidelines.
6. Contact with general public, outside companies and high contact with patients, families, physicians, Nursing Homes, Home Health Agencies, community organizations, equipment companies and insurance companies.
7. High level of contact with Nursing departments, Pharmacy, Social Services, Utilization Management, Physical Therapy as well as some degree of contact with other hospital departments.
8. Responsible for the safety of others, company funds or property, and confidential information.
9. Responsible for performance of work without immediate supervision and supervision of others.
10. Responsible to exercise critical judgement skills gained from training and experience.
a. Each patient and situation will present varied and individual clinical situations requiring professional judgment and adaptation. Policies set forth for clinical caregivers, and associated support personnel, are a resource for guiding and assisting the caregiver in his/her patient care decisions and actions. By themselves, however; the recommendations and steps found in policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines may not allow the caregiver to effectively adapt to the unique characteristics and challenges a patient or situation can present, or to other potential extenuating circumstances. Policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines are not intended to replace or supersede the responsibility of the caregiver to exercise critical judgment skills gained from training and experience to best serve the patient and the situation effectively. Nor are they intended to alone define the standard of care for all patients and clinical situations a caregiver will confront.
b. The caregiver should consider the recommended actions outlined in a policy, procedure, protocol and/or guideline in exercising professional judgement. Staff must then evaluate the circumstances presented and responsibly modify or supplement these recommendations when necessary to meet the individual, unique needs of a patient or situation.</div>

RN/WOC SERVICES - WOUND OSTOMY CONTINENCE

<div>Status: Full Time
Shift: Rotating 7on/7off nights - Thurs to Wed. Shift hours: 2030-0700 weekdays, 1830-0700 weekend and holidays.
Exempt: No
Summary: 
 
Performs clinical laboratory testing on patient specimens in any Laboratory discipline including Blood Bank and/or Microbiology in accordance with established policies and procedures. Correlates and interprets the data obtained based on knowledge of techniques, principles and instruments. Investigates and seeks to resolve testing problems. Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on equipment. Ensures accuracy of results by monitoring test quality. May consult with other members of the healthcare team. 
Other information: 
 
1. Previous Experience Required: one (1) year experience as a generalist preferred
2. Specialized or Technical Education Required:
&sect; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a chemical, physical or biological science required with a degree in clinical laboratory science/medical technology preferred
&sect; Completion of an accredited clinical laboratory training program required
&sect; Current license by Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist &ndash; Generalist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist &ndash; Specialist
&sect; To be eligible to assume Section Supervisor duties: meets current minimum Technical Supervisor personnel requirements for high-complexity testing in compliance with CLIA federal regulations Section 493-Subpart M
3. Manual or Physical Skill Required:
Distinguishes and identifies color.
Requires manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
4. Physical Effort Required/Physical Demands:
Strength: Moderate
Push: Occasionally
Pull: Occasionally
Carry: Occasionally
Lift: Occasionally
Sit: Frequently
Stand: Frequently
Walk: Frequently
Responsibilities: 
 
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
1. Proficiently performs a variety of laboratory tests and procedures following established policies, procedures and requirements of accrediting and regulating agencies in assigned work section(s) which may include any or all of the following Laboratory disciplines: Blood Bank, Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Full Microbiology, Microbiology specimen preparation, Serology, and Urinalysis.
2. Plans, organizes, and prioritizes work to accomplish maximum quantity and quality of work assignments
<div><ul><li>Monitors testing analyzers for optimum performance. Performs preventive maintenance and troubleshoots problems as needed.
</li></ul></div>4. Performs and evaluates quality control and record results. Troubleshoots quality control problems as needed.
5. Records and reports test results. Maintains all required records, reports and statistical logs and files. Identify, verify and report &ldquo;critical results&rdquo; per established Laboratory/hospital policy.
6. Reports any unusual laboratory findings or problems using established departmental and organizational quality and safety avenues, and escalates appropriately to Supervisor, Clinical Manager, Laboratory Director or Pathologist.
7. Monitors and maintains adequate supplies and reagents associated with assigned duties.
8. Maintains appropriate working knowledge of hospital/department computer software and other digital systems, including computer downtime operations.
9. Attends and participates in meetings (administrative, departmental, section, in-service, etc.) as necessary. Represents the department at conferences and working committees, as directed. Provides input to Section Supervisor for staff meeting agenda items.
10. Ensures own professional growth and development through literature review, seminars, conferences and professional affiliations.
11. Assists in all aspects of emergency response. May be required to work other shifts, weekends and holidays as assigned.
12. Follows North Oaks Health System&rsquo;s Compliance Programs and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.
13. Performs all duties in a safe manner, follow North Oaks Health System&rsquo;s safety policies and procedures, follow the North Oak&rsquo;s Health System Compliance Program, and Federal/ State Regulatory guidelines.
14. Performs other duties as required or requested by the Director or designee. This may include assuming the responsibilities of a Lead Scientist or Section Supervisor</div>

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