preceptor

Axis Community Health

<div>Company Description:
Axis Community Health, a nonprofit established in 1972, provides comprehensive healthcare services to over 15,000 individuals across all age groups in the Tri-Valley area. The mission of Axis Community Health is to provide quality, affordable, accessible and compassionate health care services that promote the well-being of all members of the community.
Our mission is rooted in delivering high-quality patient care, encompassing primary healthcare, mental health support, and dental services. We are committed to ensuring access to essential healthcare services for every member of our community, irrespective of financial status, living situation, or insurance coverage.
Job Summary:
The role of a Family Medicine Residency Preceptor is to serve as a physician educator and preceptor to Stanford-affiliated family medicine residents, providing direct patient care in the specialty of board certification and following all standardized procedures and best practices. The Preceptor will work with support staff including MAs, RNs, clinic operation management and others to provide effective team-based care.
Qualifications:<ul><li>
M.D. or D.O. degree from a recognized, accredited university.
</li><li>Current valid California medical license and current DEA license.
</li><li>Minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing full-scope family medicine, including pediatric and prenatal care is preferred.</li><li>
Board certification in family medicine required.</li><li>
Ability to keep accurate, clear, and legible records. Ability to work with Electronic Health Records (EHR).</li><li>
Experience with Epic Electronic Medical Records (EMR) is preferred.
</li><li>Bilingual English/Spanish and/or other languages is highly desirable.
</li><li>Strong analytical, employee relations, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>
Excellent writing, business communication, editing, and proofreading skills.</li><li>
Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.</li><li>
Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on a team with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.</li><li>
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor and must positively represent the organization at all times.</li><li>
Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships.</li><li>
Must be able to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.</li><li>
Must be able to be at work regularly and on time.</li><li>
Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently or in a group setting.</li><li>
A can-do attitude, attention to detail, ability to organize and set priorities.</li><li>
Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM with minimal errors.
</li><li>Must have good computer skills using Microsoft Office and the ability to use Axis departmental systems.
</li><li>Must be able to use office equipment (i.e. copier, fax, etc.).</li><li>
This is a part-time position working 12 hours per week (0.3 FTE).</li></ul>
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Supervise PGY-1, 2 and 3 family medicine residents in their continuity care clinic, ensuring residents provide standard of care and reviewing resident documentation.
</li><li>Provide direct medical ambulatory services to patients within scope to include examination, diagnosis, treatment, referral and follow-up of patients in primary care setting.
</li><li>Attend residency faculty development trainings as required.
</li><li>Educate patients regarding their diagnoses, treatment and prognosis.
</li><li>Provide all services in accordance with accepted medical standards, organizational policies, contractual requirements, and in a manner that is responsive to the needs of all patients.
</li><li>Maintain complete, accurate and legible medical records according to established protocols, completing documentation with Axis policy timelines.
</li><li>Participate in peer review and meetings as assigned.</li><li>
Complete all assigned trainings, including compliance and cybersecurity, in a timely manner.</li><li>
Serve as care team leader for assigned residency patients, providing guidance to support staff members as needed.
</li><li>Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and training events as assigned.</li><li>
May be required to perform other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.</li></ul>
Benefits:<ul><li>
Benefits are only available to employees working 30-40 hours per week (0.75-1.0 FTE).</li><li>
Employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits to the employee.</li><li>
Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.</li><li>
Participation in our Care-Based Incentive Plan.</li><li>
12 paid holidays.</li><li>
Accrued paid time off with each pay period.</li><li>
Employee discount programs.</li><li>
Relocation bonus.</li><li>
License and DEA renewal fee reimbursement.</li><li>
Partial educational reimbursement.</li><li>
Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement program.</li><li>
Colleague Referral Bonus Program.</li><li>
**National Health Service Corps Student Loan Repayment Program Participant (HPSA score is 17).</li></ul>
**As a Primary Care Provider with Axis Community Health you may qualify for up to $50,000 in loan repayment in exchange for a two-year service commitment.
Connect with Axis:
Company Page: https://www.axishealth.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/axiscommunityhealth
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/axis-community-health
Annual Gratitude Report: https://issuu.com/axiscommunityhealth/docs/gratitudereport2024
Physical, Cognitive, and Environmental Working Conditions:
Work is normally performed in a typical clinic office work environment (and, in some cases, telecommuting sites). The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position if the accommodation request does not cause an undue hardship.
Physical: Occasionally required to carry/lift/push/pull/move up to 20lbs. Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing, writing, reaching over the shoulder, reaching over the head, reaching outward, sitting, walking on various surfaces, standing, and bending. Occasional travel to other Axis health centers and other occasional travel will be required.
Equipment: Frequently required to use repetitive motion of hands and feet to operate a computer keyboard, telephone, copier, and other office equipment for extended periods.
Sensory: Frequently required to read documents, written reports, and signage. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise, as in answering the phone, interacting with staff etc. Must be able to speak clearly, understand normal communication, and be understood. Must be able to see clearly and have the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships to see objects where and as they actually are.
Cognitive: Must be able to analyze the information being received, count accurately, concentrate and focus on the given task, summarize the information being received, accurately interpret written data, synthesize information from multiple sources, write summaries as needed, interpret written or verbal instructions, and recognize social or professional behavioral cues.
Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to varied office (medical clinic/office) environments. Rare exposure to dust and loud noises.
Disclaimer: This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, Axis Community Health reserves the right to modify or change the requirements of the job based on business necessity.
Key Search Words: Family Medicine Preceptor, Family Medicine Clinical Instructor, Family Practice Preceptor, Primary Care Preceptor, Medical Preceptor, Physician Preceptor, Supervising Family Physician, Family Medicine Mentor, Teaching Physician, Clinical Supervisor, Residency, Faculty, Education, Healthcare Regulations, Continuing Education, Interdisciplinary Team, Holistic Care, Compassionate Care, Clinical Skills, Diagnostic Skills, EPIC, EHR, EMR, #LI-Onsite</div>

FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PRECEPTOR

Registered Nurse Preceptor

Valley Health System

<div>
 Valley Health System in Ridgewood, New Jersey, is seeking a part-time or full-time Ambulatory Clinic Preceptor to join our dynamic Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology Residency continuity practice at our new, state-of-the-art Family Care Center.
 
 
 As we continue to expand our academic footprint, we are recruiting dedicated, mission-driven clinicians who are excited to shape a rapidly growing training program. This is a distinctive opportunity for physicians who are passionate about teaching, committed to delivering exceptional patient care, and eager to influence the development of the next generation of internists within a forward-thinking academic health system.
 
 
 The Ambulatory Clinic Preceptor provides clinical management of obstetrics and gynecologic patients seen at the Family Care Center and oversees resident education at the Clinic. This role is central to advancing residents along the trajectory from supervised practice to confident, independent clinicians. Preceptors at Valley model excellence in clinical care, professionalism, reflective practice, and scholarly engagement, contributing meaningfully to curriculum innovation, quality improvement, and the academic culture of the program.
 
 
 
 Compensation &amp; Benefits For a Full-time Employee
 
 
 
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 Salary range of $336,420 to $349,180
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 Competitive compensation models include generous wRVU productivity incentive with the opportunity to grow, uncapped
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 Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability
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 401(k) and 457(b) retirement plans
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 Paid holidays and PTO
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 CME allowance and dedicated CME time
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 Malpractice coverage
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 Relocation allowance
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 Non-Profit Health System; eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
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 Benefits and compensation will be prorated based on FTE status
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 An MD or DO
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 Board eligible or certification in Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology
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 Existing or Eligibility for New Jersey Medical License, DEA and CDS required
 
 
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 Job Location
 
 
 
 The Valley Health System-Ridgewood
 
 
 
 Shift
 
 
 
 
 Benefits
 
 
 
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 Medical/Prescription, Dental &amp; Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
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 Group Term Life Insurance and AD&amp;D(Full Time Employees)
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 Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
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 Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
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 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
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 Retirement Plan
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 Tuition Assistance
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 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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 Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
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 Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities
 
 
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 EEO Statement
 
 
 
 Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran&rsquo;s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.
</div>

Ambulatory Clinic Preceptor - OB/GYN

Northside Hospital

<div>Overview:
<div>
Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.</div>
Responsibilities:
<div>
As a Charge Nurse, coordinates daily activities and distribution of work in area during scheduled shift; as a Preceptor Nurse, acts as a professional educator and resource for new employees, demonstrating clinical expertise and competence. The approximate amount of overall participation in direct patient care activities is 80% and Charge‑Preceptor duties is 20%. The range of roles between Charge and Preceptor may vary dependent upon patient acuity and volume issues. Works with a unit specific patient population. Care and/or services will be provided to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. This position is required to set priorities based on the situation at hand, and is a combination of direct patient care, management (charge), and education (preceptor) roles with responsibility for a unit during an eight (8) to twelve (12) hour shift.</div>
Qualifications:
<div>
REQUIRED:</div><ul><li>
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
</li><li>Licensed as a RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations.</li><li>
Must hold Certified in American Heart Association&rsquo;s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).</li><li>
Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).</li></ul><div>
PREFERRED:</div><ul><li>
BSN degree</li><li>
Two (2) years recent experience in current clinical specialty (i.e., critical care, surgical services, diabetes education, radiology, etc.)</li><li>
Additional Life Support credential (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications in specific units.
</li><li>Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.</li></ul>
Work Hours:: 7a-730p</div>

Charge Preceptor RN, PACU, Northside Gwinnett

Fresenius Medical Care

<div><div><ul><li>CCHT or Bonent Required</li><li>Preceptor Position</li><li>Dialysis Experience Required</li></ul></div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:</h1>
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</h1>
Patient Related
Education:<ul><li>
Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.</li></ul>
Treatment:<ul><li>
Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.</li><li>
Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.</li><li>
Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment</li><li>
Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
</li><li>Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
</li><li>Monitor patients&rsquo; response to dialysis therapy.</li><li>
Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
</li><li>Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing &amp; sitting blood pressure</li><li>
Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
</li><li>Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.</li><li>
Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification
</li><li>Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients&rsquo; dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
</li><li>Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.
</li><li>Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification
</li><li>Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.
</li><li>Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>
Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>
Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.</li><li>
Evaluate patients&rsquo; vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>
Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
</li><li>Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
</li><li>Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
</li><li>Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN. Assists patients in performing self-care as applicable</li></ul>
Staff Related<ul><li>
Participates in the recruitment process for new clinical staff</li><li>
Assists with clinical orientation and on-going training of all appropriate direct patient care personnel as well as the orientation of all facility staff to organization.</li><li>
Will function as a preceptor in direct patient care training, as determined by state specific guidelines and regulations, to support the delivery of quality patient care as per the standards set forth in the organization Clinical Services Clinical Training Manual(s), organization policies and procedures, and organization training standards.</li><li>
Delivers and maintains on-going competency evaluations/audits to ensure ongoing performance of other PCT&rsquo;s.</li><li>
Collaborates with the Clinical Manager and Education Coordinator in driving organization quality standards through education regarding all ESRD regulatory and legal requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement.</li><li>
Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.</li><li>
Provides developmental support to applicable clinical and facility staff.</li></ul>
Education/Communication:<ul><li>
Partners with RN and IDT staff to educate the appropriate personnel regarding the integrity and safety of the facility water systems, as allowed by local regulations.
</li><li>Partners with RN and IDT staff to educate the appropriate personnel regarding the maintenance of environmental integrity, including patient and staff safety, of the facility.</li><li>
Ensures a strong communication process between the Clinical Managers, Education Coordinators, direct patient care staff, and all support staff at the facility regarding appropriate training and organizational development programs and initiatives
</li><li>Participates in implementing and potentially designs creative educational programs for PCT staff including contests and other team-based programs.</li><li>
Collaborates with Clinical Managers and Education Coordinators in the scheduling and implementation of training programs and processes as directed.</li><li>
Monitors processes in the delivery of patient care through regular Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
</li><li>Ensures all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices</li></ul>
MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL:<ul><li>
Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.</li><li>
Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.</li><li>
Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate, and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).</li><li>
Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.</li></ul>
RECORD KEEPING:<ul><li>
Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
</li><li>Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
</li><li>Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff.
</li><li>Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.
</li><li>Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination.
</li><li>Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications.
</li><li>Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.
</li></ul>INFECTION CONTROL:<ul><li>
Assists with facility QAI infection control audits.</li><li>
Acts as a change agent for infection control practices within clinic. Under the direction of the CM or designee monitors staff and patient adherence to infection control practices.
</li><li>Reinforces new hire employee adherence to infection control Policies and Procedures</li><li>
Supports ongoing staff and patient engagement on infection control practices under the direction of CM or designee for example participation in patient lobby days and staff meetings to reinforce infection control practice.</li><li>
Quarterly and under the direction of the CM reinforces patient and staff adherence to infection control Policies and Procedures through visual media such as posters, flyers, or bulletin boards.</li><li>
Under the direction of the Education Dept. participates in education response to internal and external facility surveys.</li><li>
Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law</li></ul> 
TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT:<ul><li>
Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care
</li><li>Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law</li><li>
Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan.
</li><li>Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them.
</li><li>Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.
</li><li>Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.</li><li>
Assists with coordination of transition to patient&rsquo;s modality choice.
</li><li>Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:</h1><ul><li>
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</li><li>
Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.</li><li>
Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
</li><li>The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
</li><li>The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and &quot;material assist&rdquo; devices for the heavier items.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
EDUCATION AND LICENSES:</h1><ul><li>
High School diploma or G.E.D. required. Bachelor&rsquo;s degree preferred</li><li>
Must have a valid PCT national certification or state specific certification as defined by Center for Medicaid/Medicare (CMS)All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.</li><li>
Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards</li><li>
Attendance and active participation in all applicable preceptor training programs as established by education leadership
</li><li>Attends Fresenius and publicly offered skill-based training as assigned by Clinical Manager.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:</h1><ul><li>
At least five years patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.
</li><li>Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.</li></ul>
The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate&rsquo;s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. 
 
Hourly Rate: $18.00 - $29.00<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.</h1></div></div>
EOE, disability/veterans</div>

Patient Care Technician - PCT - Dialysis Preceptor

<div>Overview:
<div>
Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.</div>
Responsibilities:
<div>
As a Charge Nurse, coordinates daily activities and distribution of work in area during scheduled shift; as a Preceptor Nurse, acts as a professional educator and resource for new employees, demonstrating clinical expertise and competence. The approximate amount of overall participation in direct patient care activities is 80% and Charge‑Preceptor duties is 20%. The range of roles between Charge and Preceptor may vary dependent upon patient acuity and volume issues. Works with a unit specific patient population. Care and/or services will be provided to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. This position is required to set priorities based on the situation at hand, and is a combination of direct patient care, management (charge), and education (preceptor) roles with responsibility for a unit during an eight (8) to twelve (12) hour shift.</div>
Qualifications:
<div>
REQUIRED:</div><ul><li>
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
</li><li>Licensed as a RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations.</li><li>
Must hold Certified in American Heart Association&rsquo;s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).</li><li>
Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).</li></ul><div>
PREFERRED:</div><ul><li>
BSN degree</li><li>
Two (2) years recent experience in current clinical specialty (i.e., critical care, surgical services, diabetes education, radiology, etc.)</li><li>
Additional Life Support credential (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications in specific units.
</li><li>Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.</li></ul>
Work Hours:: 5:30A-2:30P Weekend Requirements:: No</div>

Charge Preceptor RN, Towne Lake Ambulatory Surgery Center

<div></div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">PURPOSE AND SCOPE:</h1>
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</h1>
Patient Related
Education:<ul><li>
Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.</li></ul>
Treatment:<ul><li>
Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.</li><li>
Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.</li><li>
Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment</li><li>
Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
</li><li>Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
</li><li>Monitor patients&rsquo; response to dialysis therapy.</li><li>
Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
</li><li>Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing &amp; sitting blood pressure</li><li>
Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
</li><li>Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.</li><li>
Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification
</li><li>Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients&rsquo; dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
</li><li>Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.
</li><li>Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification
</li><li>Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.
</li><li>Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>
Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>
Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.</li><li>
Evaluate patients&rsquo; vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>
Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
</li><li>Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
</li><li>Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
</li><li>Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN. Assists patients in performing self-care as applicable</li></ul>
Staff Related<ul><li>
Participates in the recruitment process for new clinical staff</li><li>
Assists with clinical orientation and on-going training of all appropriate direct patient care personnel as well as the orientation of all facility staff to organization.</li><li>
Will function as a preceptor in direct patient care training, as determined by state specific guidelines and regulations, to support the delivery of quality patient care as per the standards set forth in the organization Clinical Services Clinical Training Manual(s), organization policies and procedures, and organization training standards.</li><li>
Delivers and maintains on-going competency evaluations/audits to ensure ongoing performance of other PCT&rsquo;s.</li><li>
Collaborates with the Clinical Manager and Education Coordinator in driving organization quality standards through education regarding all ESRD regulatory and legal requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement.</li><li>
Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.</li><li>
Provides developmental support to applicable clinical and facility staff.</li></ul>
Education/Communication:<ul><li>
Partners with RN and IDT staff to educate the appropriate personnel regarding the integrity and safety of the facility water systems, as allowed by local regulations.
</li><li>Partners with RN and IDT staff to educate the appropriate personnel regarding the maintenance of environmental integrity, including patient and staff safety, of the facility.</li><li>
Ensures a strong communication process between the Clinical Managers, Education Coordinators, direct patient care staff, and all support staff at the facility regarding appropriate training and organizational development programs and initiatives
</li><li>Participates in implementing and potentially designs creative educational programs for PCT staff including contests and other team-based programs.</li><li>
Collaborates with Clinical Managers and Education Coordinators in the scheduling and implementation of training programs and processes as directed.</li><li>
Monitors processes in the delivery of patient care through regular Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
</li><li>Ensures all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices</li></ul>
MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL:<ul><li>
Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.</li><li>
Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.</li><li>
Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate, and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).</li><li>
Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.</li></ul>
RECORD KEEPING:<ul><li>
Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
</li><li>Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
</li><li>Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff.
</li><li>Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.
</li><li>Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination.
</li><li>Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications.
</li><li>Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.
</li></ul>INFECTION CONTROL:<ul><li>
Assists with facility QAI infection control audits.</li><li>
Acts as a change agent for infection control practices within clinic. Under the direction of the CM or designee monitors staff and patient adherence to infection control practices.
</li><li>Reinforces new hire employee adherence to infection control Policies and Procedures</li><li>
Supports ongoing staff and patient engagement on infection control practices under the direction of CM or designee for example participation in patient lobby days and staff meetings to reinforce infection control practice.</li><li>
Quarterly and under the direction of the CM reinforces patient and staff adherence to infection control Policies and Procedures through visual media such as posters, flyers, or bulletin boards.</li><li>
Under the direction of the Education Dept. participates in education response to internal and external facility surveys.</li><li>
Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law</li></ul> 
TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT:<ul><li>
Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care
</li><li>Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law</li><li>
Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan.
</li><li>Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them.
</li><li>Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.
</li><li>Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.</li><li>
Assists with coordination of transition to patient&rsquo;s modality choice.
</li><li>Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:</h1><ul><li>
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</li><li>
Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.</li><li>
Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
</li><li>The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
</li><li>The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and &quot;material assist&rdquo; devices for the heavier items.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
EDUCATION AND LICENSES:</h1><ul><li>
High School diploma or G.E.D. required. Bachelor&rsquo;s degree preferred</li><li>
Must have a valid PCT national certification or state specific certification as defined by Center for Medicaid/Medicare (CMS)All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.</li><li>
Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards</li><li>
Attendance and active participation in all applicable preceptor training programs as established by education leadership
</li><li>Attends Fresenius and publicly offered skill-based training as assigned by Clinical Manager.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:</h1><ul><li>
At least five years patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.
</li><li>Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.</h1></div></div>
EOE, disability/veterans</div>

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