Pay is based on experience. 16.50-19.50 hrlyGeneral PurposeThe primary purpose of your job position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan, and as may be directed byyour supervisors.Essential Duties• Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary.• Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.• Report all changes in the resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative, descriptive manner.• Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur.• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system.• Perform only those nursing care procedures that you have been trained to do.• Ensure that the resident's room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.).• Greet residents and escort them to their room.• Introduce resident to his/her roommate, if any, and other residents and personnel as appropriate.• Make resident comfortable.• Inventory and mark the resident's personal possessions as instructed.• Store resident's clothing.• Assist residents with packing their personal possessions when they are being transferred to a new room, or when being discharged.• Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area.• Assist with loading/unloading residents' to/from vehicles as necessary.• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.• Meet with your shift's nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.• Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident.• Participate in and receive the nursing report as instructed.• Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.• Make beds as instructed.• Put extra covers on beds as requested.• Measure and record temperatures, pulses, and respirations (TPRs) of residents, as instructed. Weigh and measure residents as instructed.• Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.• Answer resident calls promptly.• Check residents routinely to ensure that their personal care needs are being met.• Assist residents with identifying food arrangements (i.e., informing resident with sight problem of foods that are on his/her tray, where it is located, if it is hot/cold, etc.).• Record the resident's food/fluid intake. Report changes in the resident's eating habits to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse.• Keep residents' water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water (on each shift), and within easy reach of the resident.• Perform after meal care (i.e., remove trays, clean resident's hands, face, clothing, etc.).• Participate in and receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty.• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors.• Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.• Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.• Notify the facility when you will be late or absent from work.• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents.• Assist residents with daily functions (dental and mouth care, bath functions, combing of hair, dressing and undressing as necessary).• Keep residents dry (change gown, clothing and linens, when it becomes wet or soiled).• Assist residents in preparing for medical tests (i.e., lab work, x-ray, therapy, dental, etc.).• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.• Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed.• Assist in preparing the resident for a physical examination.• Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes.• Observe and report the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitus ulcers (bedsores).• Report injuries of an unknown source, including skin tears.• Observe disoriented and comatose residents. Record and report data as instructed• Perform special treatments as instructed.• Immediately notify the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of any resident leaving/missing from the facility.• Use only the equipment you have been trained to use.• Report defective equipment to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.• Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property.• Honor the resident's refusal of treatment request. Report such requests to your supervisor.Supervisory RequirementsThis position has no supervisor responsibilitiesQualificationEducation and/or Experience Must possess, as a minimum, an 10th grade educationLanguage Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, andprocedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with laws of the state.CPR PreferredPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Prolonged use of a desktop or laptop computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk and talk, read or hear. Frequent use of all office related equipment to include copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and calculator.May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.Work EnvironmentThe 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.The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Delhi Post Acute, Cincinnati

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Administrative Functions • Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. • Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department. • Ensure that reference material (i.e., PDR'S, regulations, professional standards of practice, etc.) maintained at the nurses' stations is current. Recommend written material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the resident. • Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day-to-day nursing procedures performed in this facility. • Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual. • Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department. • Periodically review the department's policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc. Make recommendations for revisions to the Director. • Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care. • Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions. • Participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department. • Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services. • Periodically review the resident's written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan as required. • Assist the Director in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan as necessary. • Meet with the nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the department's services, programs, and activities. • Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required. • Complete accident/incident reports as necessary. • Interpret the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required. • Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., asnecessary. • Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator. • Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator. • Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system. Committee Functions • Attend various committee meetings of the facility (i.e., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assessment, etc.) as required. • Assist in preparing written and/or oral reports of the nursing service programs and activities to submit to such committee(s) as directed. • Provide information to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee as requested. • Participate in developing the agenda for the Care Plan Committee meetings as necessary. • Participate in regularly scheduled reviews of the discharge plans and make such plans available to the Care Plan Committee as required or as may be necessary. • Implement recommendations from established committees as instructed by the Director. Personnel Functions • Ensure that a sufficient number of licensed practical and/or registered nurses are available for your tour of duty to ensure that quality care is maintained. • Ensure that a sufficient number of certified nursing assistants are available for your tour of duty to ensure that routine nursing care is provided to meet the daily nursing care needs of each resident. • Develop work assignments, and/or assist in completing and performing such tasks. • Delegate to each Charge Nurse the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform his/her assigned duties. • Ensure that all nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved nursing assistant training program. • Ensure that all nurse aide trainees are under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. • Make daily rounds of the nursing service department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report findings to the Director. • Monitor absenteeism to ensure that an adequate number of nursing care personnel are on duty at all times. Report problem areas to the Director. • Ensure that established policies and procedures, including dress codes, are followed by all departmental personnel. • Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel. Make appropriate reports to the Director as required or as may be necessary. • Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that nursing services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents. • Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift. • Meet with your shift on a regularly scheduled basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or to assist in the improvement of services. • Review and evaluate your department's work force and make recommendations to the Director. • Participate in employee performance evaluations, determining your shift's staffing requirements, and making recommendations to the Director concerning employee dismissals, transfers, etc. • Ensure that departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status. • Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents. • Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator. • Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screen-saver activates within established facility policy guidelines. Nursing Care Functions • Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc. • Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions. • Greet newly admitted residents upon admission. Escort them to their rooms as necessary • Make rounds with physicians as necessary. • Encourage attending physicians to record and sign progress notes, physicians' orders, etc., on a timely basis and in accordance with current regulations. • Inform the Director when physician visits are not made in a timely manner. • Consult with the resident, his/her family, and the resident's physician in planning the resident's care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary. • Notify the resident's attending physician and next-of-kin when there is a change in the resident's condition. • Visit residents on a daily basis in order to observe and evaluate each resident's physical and emotional status. • Ensure that direct nursing care be provided by a licensed nurse, a certified nursing assistant, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure. • Review nurses' notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resident's response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident's wishes. • Provide direct nursing care as necessary. • Start IVs, obtain sputum, urine and other specimens for lab tests as ordered. • Take TPRs, blood pressures, etc., as necessary. • Admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary. • Report problem areas to the Director. Assist in developing and implementing corrective action. • Keep the Director informed of the status of residents and other related matters through written/oral reports. • Assist the Charge Nurse in monitoring seriously ill residents. • Authorize the use of restraints when necessary and in accordance with our facilities policies and procedures. • Ensure that all RNs and LPNs on your shift comply with written procedures for the administration, storage, and control of medications and supplies. • Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled. • Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of physician orders, and adherence to stop order policies. • Inspect the nursing service treatment areas daily to ensure that they are maintained in a clean and safe manner. • Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently. • Meet with residents, and/or family members, as necessary. Report problems to the Director. • Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents as necessary. • Inform family members of the death of the resident. • Call funeral homes when requested by the family. Staff Development • Participate in developing, planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service training classes that provide instructions on "how to do the job," and ensure a well-educated nursing service department. • Assist the In-service Director/Educator in developing annual facility in-service training programs (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, Safety, Infection Control, etc.). • Assist the Director in planning clinical supervision for nurse aide trainees. • Attend and participate in continuing education programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain your license on a current status. Safety and Sanitation • Assist the Safety Officer in developing safety standards for the nursing service department as necessary. • Assist the Director and/or Infection Control Coordinator in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and jobrelated functions to ensure that tasks in which there is potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded. • Ensure that all personnel performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood/body fluids participate in appropriate in-service training programs prior to performing such tasks. • Ensure that an adequate supply of personal protective equipment is on hand and readily available to personnel who perform procedures that involve exposure to blood or body fluids. • Ensure that personnel follow established procedures for the use and disposal of personal protective equipment. • Monitor your shift's personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies. • Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with established departmental policies and procedures. • Ensure that nursing service work areas (i.e., nurses' stations, medicine preparation rooms, etc.) are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. • Ensure that all resident care rooms, treatment areas, etc., are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. • Ensure that nursing service personnel follow established handwashing and hand hygiene procedures. • Ensure that nursing service personnel participate in and conduct all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner. • Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the infection control program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases among the residents and personnel. • Ensure that nursing service personnel follow established infection control procedures when isolation precautions become necessary. • Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of the procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment. • Ensure that all personnel wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving residents. • Report missing/illegible labels and MSDSs to the safety officer or other designated person. Equipment and Supply Functions • Recommend to the Director the equipment and supply needs of the department. • Ensure that an adequate stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained on premises at all times to meet the needs of the resident. • Assist the Maintenance Director in developing a preventive maintenance program for maintaining the nursing service department's equipment and supplies in a safe and operable manner. • Participate in the development and implementation of the procedures for the safe operation of all nursing service equipment. • Ensure that only trained and authorized personnel operate the nursing service department's equipment. • Ensure that all personnel operate nursing service equipment in a safe manner. • Monitor nursing procedures to ensure that nursing service supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste. • Ensure that appropriate MSDSs are on file for hazardous chemicals used in the nursing service department. Care Plan and Assessment Functions • Participate in the development of written preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident as necessary. • Participate in the development of a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for each element of care. • Encourage the resident to participate in the development and review of his/her care plan. • Review resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs. • Ensure that all personnel involved in providing care to the resident are aware of the resident's care plan. Ensure that nursing personnel refer to the resident's care plan prior to administering daily care to the resident. • Review nurses' notes to determine if the care plan is being followed. • Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator in planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers. • Review resident's medical and nursing treatments to ensure that they are provided in accordance with the resident's care plan and wishes. Budget and Planning Functions • Keep abreast of economic conditions/situations, and recommend to the Director adjustments in nursing services that ensure the continued ability to provide quality care. • Recommend to the Director the equipment needs of the nursing service department. • Report suspected or known incidence of fraud relative to false billings, cost reports, kickbacks, etc. Supervisory Requirements Assist with the overall supervision of and management of the nursing staff. As RN, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Qualification Education and/or Experience Must posess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree an accredited college or university. Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices. 2 years or more experience preferably in a long-term care facility. Language Skills Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees. Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability Must possess • the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action with the ability to solve practical problems. • the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. • leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel. • the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served. Be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents. Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must posess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state. Current CPR certification. Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred. Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing. Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times. Physical Demands Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility. Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. Work Environment The 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. Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the nursing service area (i.e., drug rooms, nurses' stations, resident rooms, etc.). Moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors. Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department directors. Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.). Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate. Attends and participates in continuing educational programs. Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals. Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the residents' needs. Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

LPN

Delhi Post Acute, Cincinnati

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Administrative Functions • Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. • Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility. • Periodically review the department's policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc. Make recommendations for revisions. • Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shifts' services, programs, and activities. • Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day-to-day nursing procedures performed in this facility. • Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual. • Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift as required. • Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident's total regimen of care is maintained. • Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions. • Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department. • Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as may be requested. • Periodically review the resident's written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan as required. • Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan as necessary. • Interpret the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required. • Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required. • Complete accident/incident reports as necessary. • Write resident charge slips and forward to the Business Office. • Maintain the Daily Census Report and submit to the Business Office as required. • Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary. • Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator. • Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system. Charting and Documentation • Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident's admission, transfer, and/or discharge. • Encourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign their orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies. • Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians' Order Form. • Transcribe physician's orders to resident charts, cardex, medication cards, treatment/care plans, as required. • Chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident's response to the care. • Fill out and complete accident/incident reports. Submit to Director as required. • Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures. • Record new/changed diet orders. Forward information to the Food Services Department. • Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician's orders, diet change, charting error, etc., to the Nurse Supervisor. • Fill out and complete transfer forms in accordance with established procedures. • Ensure that appropriate documentation concerning unauthorized discharges is entered in the resident's medical record in accordance with established procedures. • Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures. • Sign and date all entries made in the resident's medical record. Drug Administration Functions • Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician. • Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment. • Ensure that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another. • Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Report needs to the Nurse Supervisor. • Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established policies. • Ensure that narcotic records are accurate for your shift. • Notify the Nurse Supervisor of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift. • Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician's order, and adherence to stop order policies. • Notify the attending physician of automatic stop orders prior to the last dosage being administered. • Dispose of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established procedures. Personnel Functions • Participate in employee performance evaluations, determining your shift's staffing requirements, and making recommendations to the Nurse Supervisor concerning employee dismissals, transfers, etc. • Inform the Nurse Supervisor of staffing needs when assigned personnel fail to report to work. • Report absentee call-ins to the Nurse Supervisor. • Review and evaluate your department's work force and make recommendations to the Nurse Supervisor. • Develop work assignments and/or assist in completing and performing such assignments. • Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift. • Make daily rounds of your unit/shift to ensure that nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor. • Ensure that all nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved nursing assistant training program. • Ensure that all nurse aide trainees are under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. • Meet with your shift's nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or to improve services. • Ensure that department personnel, residents, and visitors follow the department's established policies and procedures at all times. • Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that nursing services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents. • Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift. • Review complaints and grievances made or filed by your assigned personnel. Make appropriate reports to the Nurse Supervisor as required or as may be necessary. Follow facility's established procedures. • Ensure that departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status. • Receive/give the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours. • Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents. • Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator. • Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screen-saver activates within established facility policy guidelines. Nursing Care Functions • Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc. • Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions. • Greet newly admitted residents upon admission. Escort them to their rooms as necessary. • Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility. • Make rounds with physicians as necessary. • Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician, and in accordance with our established procedures. • Consult with the resident's physician in providing the resident's care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary. • Review the resident's chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc., as necessary. • Implement and maintain established nursing objectives and standards. • Make periodic checks to ensure that prescribed treatments are being properly administered by certified nursing assistants and to evaluate the resident's physical and emotional status. • Ensure that direct nursing care be provided by a licensed nurse, a certified nursing assistant, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure. • Cooperate with and coordinate social and activity programs with nursing service schedules. • Notify the resident's attending physician when the resident is involved in an accident or incident. • Notify the resident's attending physician and next-of-kin when there is a change in the resident's condition. • Carry out restorative and rehabilitative programs, to include self-help and care. • Inspect the nursing service treatment areas daily to ensure that they are maintained in a clean and safe manner. • Administer professional services such as; catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc., as required. • Use restraints when necessary and in accordance with established policies and procedures. • Obtain sputum, urine and other specimens for lab tests as ordered • Take and record TPRs, blood pressures, etc., as necessary. • Monitor seriously ill residents as necessary. • Check foods brought into the facility by the resident's family/visitors to ensure that it is within the resident's dietary allowances. Report problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor and Dietary Supervisor. • Ensure that personnel providing direct care to residents are providing such care in accordance with the resident's care plan and wishes. • Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently. • Meet with residents, and/or family members, as necessary. Report problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor • Admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary. • Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents as necessary. • Ensure that discharged residents are escorted to the pick-up area. • Inform family members of the death of the resident. • Call funeral homes when requested by the family. Ensure that established post-mortem procedures are followed. Staff Development • Participate in developing, planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service training classes that provide instructions on "how to do the job," and ensure a well-educated nursing service department. • Implement and maintain an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to your shift, its policies and procedures, and to his/her job position and duties. • Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished. • Assist in training department personnel in identifying tasks that involve potential exposure to blood/body fluids. • Assist the Director in planning clinical supervision for nurse aide trainees. • Attend and participate in outside training programs. • Attend and participate in annual facility in-service training programs as scheduled (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, Safety, Infection Control, etc.). • Attend and participate in advance directive in-service training programs for the staff and community. • Attend and participate in continuing education programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain your license on a current status. Safety and Sanitation • Monitor your assigned personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies. • Ensure that established departmental policies and procedures, including dress codes, are followed by your assigned nursing personnel. • Assist the Director and/or Infection Control Coordinator in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and job-related functions to ensure that tasks in which there is potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded. • Ensure that all personnel performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood/body fluids participate in appropriate in-service training programs prior to performing such tasks. • Ensure that an adequate supply of personal protective equipment are on hand and are readily available to personnel who perform procedures that involve exposure to blood or body fluids. • Ensure that your assigned work areas (i.e., nurses' stations, medicine preparation rooms, etc.) are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. • Ensure that your unit's resident care rooms, treatment areas, etc., are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. • Ensure that your assigned personnel follow established handwashing and hand hygiene technique in the administering of nursing care procedures. • Ensure that your assigned personnel participate in and conduct all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner. • Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the infection control program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases among the residents and personnel. • Ensure that your assigned personnel follow established infection control procedures when isolation precautions become necessary. • Ensure that nursing personnel follow established procedures in the use and disposal of personal protective equipment. • Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of the procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment. • Ensure that all personnel wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving residents. • Report missing/illegible labels and MSDSs to the safety officer or other designated person. Equipment and Supply Functions • Recommend to the Nurse Supervisor the equipment and supply needs of your unit/shift. • Ensure that an adequate stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained on your unit/shift at all times to meet the needs of the residents. • Participate in the development and implementation of the procedures for the safe operation of all nursing service equipment. • Ensure that only trained and authorized personnel operate your unit/shift's equipment. • Ensure that all personnel operate nursing service equipment in a safe manner. • Monitor nursing procedures to ensure that nursing service supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste. • Ensure that appropriate MSDSs are on file for hazardous chemicals used in the nursing service department. Care Plan and Assessment Functions • Review care plans daily to ensure that appropriate care is being rendered. • Inform the Nurse Supervisor of any changes that need to be made on the care plan. • Ensure that your nurses' notes reflect that the care plan is being followed when administering nursing care or treatment. • Review resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs. • Ensure that your assigned certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are aware of the resident care plans. Ensure that the CNAs refer to the resident's care plan prior to administering daily care to the resident. • Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator in planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers. Budget and Planning Functions • Report suspected or known incidence of fraud relative to false billings, cost reports, kickbacks, etc. Miscellaneous • Provide data to the Quality Assurance & Assessment Committee as requested. Supervisory Requirements As LPN / LVN you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Qualification Education and/or Experience Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program. Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state. Language Skills Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition. Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the agerelated needs of the residents served. Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel. Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents. Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must posess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state. Current CPR certification. Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred. Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing. Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times. Physical Demands Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility. Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. Work Environment The 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. Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the nursing service area (i.e., drug rooms, nurses' stations, resident rooms, etc.). Moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors. Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department directors. Works beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.). Attends and participates in continuing educational programs. Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals. Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the residents' needs. Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

Behavioral Health Specialist, Weight Loss Center, Department of Psychiatry

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.Job OverviewAs one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's doctors are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching, and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine? The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience is dedicated to high quality medical student and resident education, excellence in patient care, and advancing the science in psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences through clinical trials and ongoing collaborative research. The department supports clinical care and career development in multiple disciplines. The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience is recruiting a full-time Behavioral Health Specialist to join our team supporting UC Health's multispecialty Weight Loss Center. Our behavioral health team focuses on the psychological assessment and behavioral treatment of patients seeking weight loss treatment, including bariatric surgery, endoscopic interventions, weight loss medications, and lifestyle intervention. The ideal candidate will also have demonstrated interest and experience in providing evidence-based psychological care in a multidisciplinary weight management team. The UC Health Weight Loss Center is a fast paced, intellectually stimulating, innovative and environment in which providers and staff provide great support for each other. Academic rank, if qualified, will be granted commensurate with experience.Essential Functions100% (1.00 FTE) clinical position. Responsible for all behavioral health programming for UCH Weight Loss Center at West Chester Hospital, UCH Medical Center and in UCH Transplant-Related Interdisciplinary Metabolic Surgery (TRIMS) in the Transplant Division, Department of Surgery.Directs development of clinical protocols, monitoring outcomes, supervision of clinical providers, coordination of care with outside mental health providers and ensuring quality of care, patient satisfaction and adherence to requirements of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Center of Excellence requirements.Provides psychological assessment, diagnosis, consultation, treatment and related psychological services. to persons with obesity in medical, surgical and transplant programs including:pre-surgical psychosocial assessments;post-surgical assessment and brief health and behavioral intervention and/or cognitive behavioral therapy in group or individual format as indicated;evaluation and brief health and behavioral intervention and/or cognitive behavioral therapy for medical (non-surgical) weight loss patients;cognitive behavioral therapy in individual and group format for patients with binge eating disorder or related disordered eating behavior.Provides clinical supervision for behavioral health providers in Bariatrics. Supervise (if applicable) the application of psychological procedures and techniques in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating psychological disorders.Function as a member of interdisciplinary treatment team. including consultation/attendance at clinical case conference, a twice monthly meeting for interdisciplinary review & treatment planning for all surgical cases in progress. Required EducationMaster's or Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Social Work, Clinical Counseling or related degree. PhD or PsyD is ideal.Required Trainings/CertificationsIndependently licensed or license eligible in respective discipline in the State of Ohio.Required Experience2-3 years clinical work in obesity/bariatrics in past five yearsBasic knowledge of weight loss medications and surgical procedures including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass and duodenal switchMembership in American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and/or The Obesity Medicine AssociationASMBS Fundamentals in Bariatric Behavioral Health course or attendance at three ASMBS or related coursesAdditional Qualifications ConsideredPeer reviewed publications & invited presentations related to obesity/bariatricsDemonstrated knowledge of obesity as a disease state and commitment to obesity sensitivity practices Demonstrated knowledge of and a commitment to equity and inclusion.Good interpersonal skills, team oriented and desire to collaborate in a multidisciplinary setting. Physical Requirements/Work EnvironmentOffice environment / bariatric wheelchairs and furniture/ no other specific unusual physical or environmental demands.Compensation and BenefitsUC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services. As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP). To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html. FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer. REQ: 95270SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Colon & Rectal Surgery

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University's overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.Job OverviewAs one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Surgery is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. A full-time advanced practice provider staff position (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) is available in the Department of Department of Surgery, and Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. This position will provide patient care services in the outpatient clinic sites at UC Health and will support the University's mission and commitment to provide excellent patient care. Our faculty and current experienced advanced level provider will be available to teach and support the new candidate to take on her/his clinical responsibilities as needed. Under our Colon and Rectal Surgery faculty supervision and mentorship, the candidate will assist in providing comprehensive, continuous, and personalized care to patients. Essential FunctionsEvaluate and treat patients with Colon and Rectal disorders.Collect developmental history and physical examination of Colon and Rectal patients.Evaluate and manage postoperative patients.Assist with pre-operative preparation for patients. This includes procedure counseling, obtaining patients' surgical consent in the office and submit the pre-operative orders.Maintain accurate records.Assist in peer-to-peer review for insurance approval of imaging studies.Participate in research and development projects.Assist with returning calls regarding clinical inquiries.Perform related duties based on departmental need.Minimum RequirementsFor Nurse Practitioner:Master's degree from accredited nursing program.Active Ohio APRN license with prescriptive authority AND active Board Certification in appropriate nursing specialty.Three (3) years nursing experience. For Physician Assistant:Master's degree from accredited physician assistant program.Active Ohio Physician Assistant license with prescriptive authority AND certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Minimum of one (1) year experience is required. Additional Qualifications ConsideredCertification by the Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB).Physical Requirements/Work EnvironmentSitting - OftenRepetitive hand motion (such as typing) - OftenHearing, listening - OftenTalking - OftenStanding - OftenWalking - OftenBending - SeldomStooping - SeldomKneeling, squatting - SeldomReaching overhead - SeldomPulling, pushing - SeldomCompensation and BenefitsUC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services. As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP). To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer. REQ: 95847 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE

Registered Nurse (RN), Care Coordinator

UC HEALTH LLC, Cincinnati

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors. UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment. The Care Coordinator functions as an integral part of the Clinical office staff and is responsible for coordinating the interdisciplinary care for a specific patient population by collaborating with administrative and clinical staff, physicians, and patients and their support groups. This position may incorporate the following roles, including but not limited to: direct patient care provider, advocate, educator, consultant, researcher, and quality manager. These duties shall be carried out in accordance with the Mission of University of Cincinnati Physicians, Inc. and the College of Medicine.Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required. | Current active Nursing license in the State of Ohio. | A minimum of two years experience with specific patient population required; a minimum of one year office experience preferred.PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY): Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. Assist in the assessment, evaluation, planning, and implementation of age-appropriate care for a specific patient population including provisions of direct patient care as part of the clinical team. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary professionals to facilitate continuity of care, including but not limited to home health agencies, referring physicians, social support services, and other community support services. Maintain excellent relations with physicians practicing in the clinical area while adhering to the professional and legal standard of nursing practice. Assess for and coordinate teaching plan encompassing patient and support group needs for patient education related to risk reduction/prevention, disease state and optimal health promotion 9plan of care) to include but not limited to patient/support group readiness to learn, barriers to learning and preferred method of learning. Implement and evaluate effectiveness of teaching plan. Act as clinical resource or consultant for specific patient population with regard to condition and age, including participation in telephone triage. Collaborate with physicians, management and other health professionals in the development and review of evidence-based standards of care. Reviews and revises standards as necessary with implementation following approval by physicians and division Medical Director. Assists the physician in documenting notes and in doing orders and prescriptions by setting them up in the Electronic Medical Record. All documents, prescriptions, and orders will be pended to the physician to review, edit, and sign as appropriate. Provide professional, educational and clinical mentoring/resourcing to clerical and clinical staff, health care students per contract guidelines), other departments and external agencies as needed. Actively cross-train into related departments to provide required support as needed. Coordinate ancillary services such as diagnostic testing/imaging, hospital procedures and/or admission, additional patient visits, and acquisition of pertinent medical records. This includes necessary patient education, test result follow up with patient and physicians, and ongoing management as required. Participate in division meetings to enhance communication, planning, problem-solving and sharing of resources in support of center operations, departmental and agency goals. Participate in research activities as required, including but not limited to collecting and analyzing data, collaborating with improvement teams and communicating results of quality improvement initiatives. Maintain positive, professional and cooperative demeanor throughout all interactions with patients, staff, physicians and members of management. Maintain strict confidentiality. Reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Operations and follows appropriate chain of command in regards to all issues regarding clinical department. Perform other duties as assigned.PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY): Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. Assist in the assessment, evaluation, planning, and implementation of age-appropriate care for a specific patient population including provisions of direct patient care as part of the clinical team. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary professionals to facilitate continuity of care, including but not limited to home health agencies, referring physicians, social support services, and other community support services. Maintain excellent relations with physicians practicing in the clinical area while adhering to the professional and legal standard of nursing practice. Assess for and coordinate teaching plan encompassing patient and support group needs for patient education related to risk reduction/prevention, disease state and optimal health promotion 9plan of care) to include but not limited to patient/support group readiness to learn, barriers to learning and preferred method of learning. Implement and evaluate effectiveness of teaching plan. Act as clinical resource or consultant for specific patient population with regard to condition and age, including participation in telephone triage. Collaborate with physicians, management and other health professionals in the development and review of evidence-based standards of care. Reviews and revises standards as necessary with implementation following approval by physicians and division Medical Director. Assists the physician in documenting notes and in doing orders and prescriptions by setting them up in the Electronic Medical Record. All documents, prescriptions, and orders will be pended to the physician to review, edit, and sign as appropriate. Provide professional, educational and clinical mentoring/resourcing to clerical and clinical staff, health care students per contract guidelines), other departments and external agencies as needed. Actively cross-train into related departments to provide required support as needed. Coordinate ancillary services such as diagnostic testing/imaging, hospital procedures and/or admission, additional patient visits, and acquisition of pertinent medical records. This includes necessary patient education, test result follow up with patient and physicians, and ongoing management as required. Participate in division meetings to enhance communication, planning, problem-solving and sharing of resources in support of center operations, departmental and agency goals. Participate in research activities as required, including but not limited to collecting and analyzing data, collaborating with improvement teams and communicating results of quality improvement initiatives. Maintain positive, professional and cooperative demeanor throughout all interactions with patients, staff, physicians and members of management. Maintain strict confidentiality. Reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Operations and follows appropriate chain of command in regards to all issues regarding clinical department. Perform other duties as assigned.

Nurse Practitioner - Infusion Center

Elevance Health, Cincinnati

Description Nurse Practitioner Specialty A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Paragon Healthcare brings over 20 years in providing life-saving and life-giving infusible and injectable drug therapies through our specialty pharmacies, our infusion centers, and the home setting. Location: Norwood, OH Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am - 4pm. Location: This position will be onsite M-F in office. Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy, providing various levels of flexibility while also ensuring that associates have opportunities to connect in-person. Unless in a designated virtual-eligible role and specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. The Nurse Practitioner Specialty is responsible for providing for the health care needs of patients in collaboration with the physician, through advanced assessment and identification of health states including abnormal conditions, diagnosing, treatment and evaluation. Performs care in a specialty area such as cardiology, pulmonology, etc. How You Will Make an Impact Primary duties may include, but are not limited to: Utilizes evidence-based clinical practice standards to provide direct clinical services for patients within prescribed guidelines and physician instructions. Acts independently to perform individual assessments, diagnostic functions, specialized risk assessments, and make critical decisions regarding a wide variety of health situations, including high risk and crisis situations. Acquires patient health histories and evaluates patient, performing physical examinations. Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients clinical problems and health care needs. Discusses case with physician. Formulates and documents care plan. Prescribes medication or other forms of treatment. Participates in On-Call program, which may include after-hours, weekend and holiday calls and visitations. Minimum Requirements: Requires an MS in Nursing and minimum of 3 years of related experience with clinical emphasis for nurse practitioner; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Current unrestricted RN license and NP license in applicable state required. For Carelon Health business unit, satisfactory completion of a Tuberculosis test is a requirement for this position. Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences: Certification in a specialty or minimum of 1 year experience in a specialty area, such as cardiology, dermatology, orthopedics, etc. Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health. Who We Are Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. How We Work At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few. Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location. The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws. Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [email protected] assistance.

Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Supervisor, PACU

UC HEALTH LLC, Cincinnati

UC Health is hiring a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor for the PACU Department, First Shift (Hours Vary) at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. This 30 bed Post Anesthesia Care Unit specializes in Phase 1 recovery for general anesthesia cases throughout the hospital. As the region's only Level 1 academic trauma center, we specialize in the treatment of complex neuro, ENT and trauma cases. Other surgeries and procedures are diverse and include Cath Lab/EP, IR and ICU level of care patients. Phase 1 recovery focuses on airway maintenance, breathing, hemodynamic stability and pain control. The Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor assumes the responsibility for ensuring excellent patient care is being delivered, maintaining expeditious patient flow with a focus on customer service, and supervision of nursing staff. The Clinical Shift Supervisor will provide input on staff evaluations and complete evaluations for their regular staff cohort. The Clinical Shift Supervisor will also assist with cost containment and manage all employees to do the same. The position requires knowledge of leadership and effective interpersonal communication skills. About The University of Cincinnati Medical Center As part of the Main Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, The University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati. UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs- our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments. UC Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati's only Level I adult trauma center, which includes the right mix of specialist and medical resources available at a moment's notice for a wide variety of the most complex medical conditions and injuries.Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), required. Minimum of five years of clinical and progressive management experience in area of clinical specialty. Licensed to practice in the State of Ohio. Recent Registered Nurse experience in SDS/PACU, required. Leadership: Supervises staff assigned to their unit or center of excellence and demonstrates the ability to coach and mentor staff. Operational leadership of shift including patient flow and assignment/adjustment of resources to meet dynamic changing needs throughout the shift. Champion efficient throughput and capacity management. Benchmark internal processes to improve practice. Lead and implement operational improvement initiatives and assures compliance via staff coaching and mentoring. Ensures staff behaviors supports and are consistent with the RITE Values, Missions and Vision of UC Health and University Hospital. Provide transformational leadership as related to PFCC. Assist with developing and revising of departmental standards, policies and procedures. Staffing and scheduling responsibility for cohort of staff and shift. Promote patient care safety standards. Actively identifying opportunities for improvement in patient satisfaction, perform trials and report back to leadership on results. Facilitate conflict resolution. Empower staff to participate in decision making through shared governance/UBC. Maintain, support and encourage others with professional development. Resource Management: Demonstrates efficiency through the appropriate use of resources or supplies to support timely and effective delivery of patient care. Identifies needs for specific equipment and ensures adequate and properly functioning equipment and supplies are available for patient care. Identify operational needs for units including but not limited to needs related to capital equipment; medical supplies; office supplies; hours of practice; minor equipment; and equipment maintenance. Participate in the new hire process: Shadowing process, selection and oversee specific staff orientation to maintain established standards of care and to ensure competency. Specific professional development and coaching for assigned cohort of staff including quarterly rounding and annual performance appraisals. Provides immediate counseling for staff when specific behaviors or incidents negatively affect patient care or the general work environment. Write up incidents. Participates in the corrective action process. Promote staff retention, team building/collaboration. Performance Improvement/Regulatory Requirements: Ensure shift practice is in compliance with state and federal medical laws (EMTALA, HIPAA and House Bill 316). Enforce and maintain corporate compliance. Identify and oversee risk management issues. Ensures staff compliance with established policies, procedures, standards and accreditation and licensing regulations. Actively involved and engage staff in departmental performance improvement (PI) activities according to department PI plan. Assist the manager in evaluation the quality of patient care and staff performance through: Personal observation. Facilitating quality improvement monitoring activities. Interviewing patients/families/staff. Reviewing documentation. Clinical Resource and Competency: Maintain hospital wide and department specific nursing competencies and completes annual competencies in required time frame. Collaborate with the Department Educator and/or provides for orientation and educational needs identified in the department. Function as a clinical resource for area of clinical specialty. Promote the use of evidence based practice. Assist in identifying and operationalizing best practices in the unit. Facilitates ongoing staff professional growth. Leadership: Supervises staff assigned to their unit or center of excellence and demonstrates the ability to coach and mentor staff. Operational leadership of shift including patient flow and assignment/adjustment of resources to meet dynamic changing needs throughout the shift. Champion efficient throughput and capacity management. Benchmark internal processes to improve practice. Lead and implement operational improvement initiatives and assures compliance via staff coaching and mentoring. Ensures staff behaviors supports and are consistent with the RITE Values, Missions and Vision of UC Health and University Hospital. Provide transformational leadership as related to PFCC. Assist with developing and revising of departmental standards, policies and procedures. Staffing and scheduling responsibility for cohort of staff and shift. Promote patient care safety standards. Actively identifying opportunities for improvement in patient satisfaction, perform trials and report back to leadership on results. Facilitate conflict resolution. Empower staff to participate in decision making through shared governance/UBC. Maintain, support and encourage others with professional development. Resource Management: Demonstrates efficiency through the appropriate use of resources or supplies to support timely and effective delivery of patient care. Identifies needs for specific equipment and ensures adequate and properly functioning equipment and supplies are available for patient care. Identify operational needs for units including but not limited to needs related to capital equipment; medical supplies; office supplies; hours of practice; minor equipment; and equipment maintenance. Participate in the new hire process: Shadowing process, selection and oversee specific staff orientation to maintain established standards of care and to ensure competency. Specific professional development and coaching for assigned cohort of staff including quarterly rounding and annual performance appraisals. Provides immediate counseling for staff when specific behaviors or incidents negatively affect patient care or the general work environment. Write up incidents. Participates in the corrective action process. Promote staff retention, team building/collaboration. Performance Improvement/Regulatory Requirements: Ensure shift practice is in compliance with state and federal medical laws (EMTALA, HIPAA and House Bill 316). Enforce and maintain corporate compliance. Identify and oversee risk management issues. Ensures staff compliance with established policies, procedures, standards and accreditation and licensing regulations. Actively involved and engage staff in departmental performance improvement (PI) activities according to department PI plan. Assist the manager in evaluation the quality of patient care and staff performance through: Personal observation. Facilitating quality improvement monitoring activities. Interviewing patients/families/staff. Reviewing documentation. Clinical Resource and Competency: Maintain hospital wide and department specific nursing competencies and completes annual competencies in required time frame. Collaborate with the Department Educator and/or provides for orientation and educational needs identified in the department. Function as a clinical resource for area of clinical specialty. Promote the use of evidence based practice. Assist in identifying and operationalizing best practices in the unit. Facilitates ongoing staff professional growth.

Open Rank Faculty, Full Time, Certified Nurse-Midwife Program, College of Nursing

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University's overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.About the College of NursingThe College of Nursing has been providing students and alumni with experiences that extend beyond the classroom for over 130 years. Among the oldest nursing schools in the country, the UC College of Nursing has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. Our mission is to develop nurse leaders who are empowered to generate, explore and apply nursing knowledge for evolving health care environments. If you have a passion for nursing and developing the future nurses that will lead in healthcare come join our exceptional faculty and contribute to our mission. UC Nurses. We See Leaders.Job Overview The College of Nursing at the University of Cincinnati is seeking to a fill non-tenure, non-tenure earning faculty position to contribute to the College of Nursing's mission of teaching, service, and scholarship. We are currently seeking Certified Nurse Midwife candidates who are prepared to lead and/or teach in the Certified Nurse-Midwifery Program at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. The selected candidate may have teaching responsibilities in the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner program. This position is a twelve-month appointment. Non-Tenure Clinical Track positions in the College of Nursing address the university's mission of teaching, service, and scholarship. Non-Tenure Clinical Track Faculty Members also may be assigned administrative responsibilities. Evidence should demonstrate a sustained and progressive movement toward excellence in teaching and deliberative efforts to improve student learning outcomes. Collegiality and good citizenship are expected of all faculty. This position will support the University of Cincinnati and the College of Nursing's mission and commitment to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all our academic activities. Essential FunctionsConduct and teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses and seminars.* Attend meetings, participate in governance, prepare materials for teaching.* Evaluate related work for students and may serve as an academic adviser.* May serve on college or university committees.* Participate in curriculum development activities.* Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of his or her responsibilities.* Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communications.Required EducationMust have obtained a Doctorate or terminal degree from a regionally accredited college or university of recognized standing in a field appropriate to the requirements of the position. Doctor of Nursing (DNP) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD in Nursing or other healthcare field).Required Trainings/CertificationsCertified Nurse Midwife (CNM)Active Unrestricted State of Ohio RN license or the ability to obtain license to practice in Ohio.Required ExperienceFive (5) years clinical experience.One (1) year teaching experience in a post-secondary nursing educational program.Additional Qualifications ConsideredDemonstrate evidence of effective teaching ability, commitment to student success, and service to the profession.Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex material to students unfamiliar with a subject.Experience in distance and on-site teaching modes.Experience as an adjunct clinical faculty with didactic teaching.Application ProcessAttach a cover letter indicating teaching experience, CV, and 3 professional references. Please use the additional documents feature as needed for these items. Applications without a cover letter and CV/Resume will not be considered for the position.Applicants are required to summarize their leadership style and how they leverage the experiences and skills of their team to foster innovation, impact, and a positive working/learning environment. Please include this summary under the additional documents section of the application. Physical Requirements/Work EnvironmentOffice environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.Compensation and BenefitsUC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services. As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP). To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer. REQ: 95860 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE