Director Of Nursing Salary in Lake Charles, LA

DescriptionSummary:The Recruiter I is responsible for recruiting, screening and interviewing applicants for professional, non-nursing positions. The Recruiter ensures the most qualified applicants are available and considered for position openings and ensures CHRISTUS hiring practices are compliant with federal, state and local laws and regulations. The Recruiter develops and recommends Human Resources practices and procedures that assist in the growth of the organization and participates in performance improvement and customer service improvement activities.Responsibilities: Maintains good rapport and communication with all hiring supervisors (directors, managers, coordinators, or leads) giving individual attention to their specific needs, recognizing that one process will not meet the needs of multiple hiring supervisors.Ensures that an adequate pool of qualified applicants is available for position openings by developing, implementing, improving, maintaining, and adapting an effective and efficient program of recruitment using marketing (mailers, brochures, publications, advertisement, etc.) and recruitment (bonuses, relocation, scholarship, etc.) strategies that keep up with the changing job market and budget restrictions. Coordinates all hiring activities, including, but not limited to, prescreening all candidates using TS practices, pre-assessing candidates using available assessment tools, scheduling interviews using the TS processes, and proposing special incentives, such as relocation, sign-on, etc. works with external recruiters when needed to recruit hard to fill positions. Administers Targeted Selection, ensuring that all hiring managers are adequately trained and are using the TS interviewing techniques, interview guides, and data integration to select new Associates. Conducts TS Interviewer training and occasionally serves as a TS interviewer.Serves as Administrator of HR Logix and maintains personnel requisitions, job openings, and applicant information for assigned positions in HR Logix. Ensures that new requisitions for assigned positions are completed correctly for the weekly staffing council meeting. Shares responsibility of preparing and distributing the staffing council spreadsheet with Recruiter.Maintains and develops good relationships with community and schools by representing CSM in a positive manner, by attending career fairs or other activities, and by offering assistance at community or school events. Reports on recruitment activities on a weekly basis (or when requested), to include number of hires, position openings, etc. Assists the other Recruitment Team members, as needed, with their positions or in their absence.Serves as a back-up to the general orientation facilitator.Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of applicants, candidates, and Associates and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of the assigned job duties.Completes other assigned duties, either temporarily or permanently, as directed by the department manager or director.Requirements:Bachelor's Degree preferredAbility to manage a full desk and requisition loadHigh Degree of organization and ability to prioritize taskAbility to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information1-year experience in high-volume recruiting preferredPrevious HR experience preferredWork Type: Full TimeEEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdfWe endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.

DescriptionSummary:The Care Manager (CM) II works in collaboration with the patient/family, physicians and multidisciplinary team members to ensure patient progression through the continuum of care and to develop a plan of care for each assigned patient from admission through discharge. The CM is responsible for identifying, initiating and managing optimal patient flow/throughput to enhance continuity of care, smooth and safe transitions, patient satisfaction, patient safety, and length of stay management. Support and expertise are provided through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and overall evaluation of individual patient needs. Care Coordination and Discharge Planning are both responsibilities of this role. The CM assesses and responds to patient/family needs by coordinating efforts of other team members and identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective patient care. The CM adheres to departmental and organizational goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures, and continually assures regulatory compliance.Responsibilities:• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.• Coordinates the integration of case management functions into the patient care and discharge planning processes in collaboration with other hospital departments, external service organizations, agencies, and healthcare facilities.• Coordinates/facilitates patient care progression throughout the continuum of care in an efficient and cost-effective manner.• Serves as resource, provides support, and advocates on behalf of the patient related to treatment decisions and end of life issues.• Closely monitor patient length of stay in regard to the geometric mean length of stay and communicate/collaborate with appropriate interdisciplinary team members to remove barriers and expedite discharge.• Implements and monitors the patient’s plan of care to ensure effectiveness and appropriateness of services.• Identifies and escalates local and system barriers that are impeding diagnostic or treatment progress and issues related to quality and risk as appropriate in a timely manner.• Proactively identifies and resolves delays and obstacles to discharge.• Uses advanced conflict resolution skills as necessary to ensure timely resolution of issues.• Collaborates with medical staff, nursing staff, and ancillary staff to eliminate barriers to efficient delivery of care in the appropriate setting.• Interviews patients/families to obtain information about social, emotional, and financial factors which impact health status to develop comprehensive discharge planning assessment and care plan.• Assesses needs for discharge planning and continuing care/resource support following discharge; independently makes recommendations to patients and families regarding post-acute level of care needs and options including: • Acute Rehabilitation Placement • Nursing Home or Skilled Nursing placement • Psychiatric or Substance Abuse placement • New Dialysis • Child/Adult/Domestic Abuse • Home Health/Hospice Referrals • Legal issues (adoptions, guardianship) • Assistance with Advance Directives • Community Resource needs • Financial Issues/Funding options • DME Referrals and Coordination • Social Determinants of Health • Initiates discharge planning at the time of admission and makes post-hospital service referrals based upon information gathered during assessment and interactions with physicians, multidisciplinary care team, and payors as indicated.• Acts as patient advocate by negotiating for, and coordinating, resources with payors, agencies, and vendors. • Ensures that all elements critical to the plan of care have been communicated to the patient/family and members of the healthcare team and are documented as necessary to assure continuity of care.• Provide appropriate interventions which demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity toward cultural diversity and the religious, developmental, health literacy, and educational backgrounds of the patient population.• Assesses the patient’s formal and informal support system as well as available benefits and/or community resources. • Meets directly with patient/family to assess needs and develop and individualized care plan in collaboration with the physician.• Ensures and maintains plan consensus from patient/family, physician and payor.• Provides education, information, direction, and support related to patient’s goals of care.• Acts as patient advocate to develop treatment plan and coordinate patient care and to transition patient to the appropriate next level of care.• Demonstrates and promotes respect for the dignity and rights of every patient while adhering to the safety standards and practices of the organization and the nursing profession.• Collaborates with the physician and other health care professionals to promote appropriate use of medical center resources.• Provides information and support to patients and families, helping them access needed resources within the medical center and community.• Actively participates in clinical performance improvement activities involving length of stay, resource utilization, avoidable days, cost per case, and readmissions.• Measures effectiveness of interventions through direct communication with post-acute care providers, patients, and caregivers.• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency. • Actively participates in Multidisciplinary/Patient Care Progression Rounds.• Escalates cases as appropriate and per policy to Physician Advisors and/or CM Director.• Documents in the medical record per regulatory and department guidelines.• May be asked to assist with special projects.• May serve a preceptor or orienter to new associates.• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development.• Must have excellent verbal and written communication and ability to interact with diverse populations.• Must have critical and analytical thinking skills.• Must have demonstrated clinical competency.• Must have the ability to Multitask and to function in a stressful and fast paced environment.• Must have working knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, case management, performance improvement, and managed care reimbursement. • Must have understanding of pre-acute and post-acute levels of care and community resources.• Must have ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payors, patients and their families.• Must be understanding of internal and external resources and knowledge of available community resources.• Must have the ability to move around the hospital to all areas for the majority of the workday while in office the rest of the day; general office and hospital environment.Requirements:Education/Skills • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred) or Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) required or demonstrated success in CHRISTUS Care Manager I Position for at least 5 years on top of the required experience in lieu of education required.Experience • Two or more years clinical experience with one year in the acute care setting preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications • RN or LMSW in the state of employment is required for new hires. • LBSW accepted for associates with 5+ years of demonstrated success and experience in CHRISTUS Care Manager I role.  • Certification in Case Management preferred. • BLS preferred.Work Schedule:TBDWork Type:Full TimeEEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdfWe endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.

DescriptionSummary:Inpatient Acute Physical Rehab is the only facility in SWLA that is CARF accredited. Here nurses work side by side with Medical Director Sarah Clevenger, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists to deliver a tailored medical and rehabilitation program to serve individual needs. Nursing care duties include med/surg nursing practice and a working knowledge of therapeutic techniques to teach patients and family members new and efficient approaches to accomplishing ADLs and managing their own health. With an average length of stay being 11-14 days, we pride ourselves on putting hospitality back in hospital. This position also provides career opportunities including specialty certifications.Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care in accordance with facility and departmental policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under his/her direction.Requirements:Graduate of an RN programExcellent written and verbal communication skillsKnowledge of scope and role of the Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician and Unit ClerkAn unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse American Heart Association Basic Life Support or completion within 90 days of employmentWork Type: Full Time