6 Christus Spohn jobs in the United States

Description

Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing medical or surgical services to patients; collecting and documenting date, conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; ordering and scheduling necessary studies and professional consultations; and providing direct patient care services to include prescribing medications and other therapies as needed.

Responsibilities:

• When collaborating with other health care providers, the advanced practice nurse shall be accountable for knowledge of the statutes and rules relating to advance practice nursing and function within the boundaries of the appropriate advanced practice category
• The APN shall practice within the advanced specialty and role appropriate to his/her advanced educational preparation
• The APN acts independently and/or in collaboration with the health team in the observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, care, counsel and health teachings of persons who are ill, injured or informed of experiencing changes in normal health processes, and in the promotion and maintenance of health or prevention of illness
• When providing medical aspects of care, APNs shall utilize mechanisms which provide authority for that care
• These mechanisms may include, but are not limited to, protocols or other written authorization
• Assess and manage patient health problems including actual and potential conditions within the hospital, clinic or outpatient setting
• Effectively identify, evaluate and address disease prevention/health promotion issues of the population in practice while administering quality patient care
• Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic and long-term healthcare issues
• Plan, implement and evaluate health care treatments
• Obtain history and physical examinations on patients of all appropriate age groups per scope of practice
• Assess and interpret laboratory and radiological findings
• Utilize critical thinking skills to individualize patient care in order to manage illnesses, promote well-being, and foster rehabilitative/disease preventive lifestyle choices
• Prescribe medications and supportive therapies to help maintain health
• Perform advanced procedures as verified and approved per credentialing committee
• Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications
• Work in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration and/or referral
• Synthesize new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops and professional literature
• Teach other healthcare professionals in the classroom, clinical area and/or community about practice, techniques and procedures which are unique to that specific clinical setting
• Participate in basic science and clinical research projects
• Prepare statistical reports and analyses to document progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions
• Maintain legible, accurate and confidential medical records
• This includes documenting all medical evaluations diagnosis, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with governing boards such as NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance), JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations), federal and state regulatory standards

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Master of Science in Nursing

Experience

• 2 -3 years of experience

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• APRN License in state of employment
• RN License in state of employment or compact
• BLS

Work Schedule:

Varies

Work Type:

Full Time

Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing medical or surgical services to patients; collecting and documenting date, conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; ordering and scheduling necessary studies and professional consultations; and providing direct patient care services to include prescribing medications and other therapies as needed.

Responsibilities:

• When collaborating with other health care providers, the advanced practice nurse shall be accountable for knowledge of the statutes and rules relating to advance practice nursing and function within the boundaries of the appropriate advanced practice category
• The APN shall practice within the advanced specialty and role appropriate to his/her advanced educational preparation
• The APN acts independently and/or in collaboration with the health team in the observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, care, counsel and health teachings of persons who are ill, injured or informed of experiencing changes in normal health processes, and in the promotion and maintenance of health or prevention of illness
• When providing medical aspects of care, APNs shall utilize mechanisms which provide authority for that care
• These mechanisms may include, but are not limited to, protocols or other written authorization
• Assess and manage patient health problems including actual and potential conditions within the hospital, clinic or outpatient setting
• Effectively identify, evaluate and address disease prevention/health promotion issues of the population in practice while administering quality patient care
• Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic and long-term healthcare issues
• Plan, implement and evaluate health care treatments
• Obtain history and physical examinations on patients of all appropriate age groups per scope of practice
• Assess and interpret laboratory and radiological findings
• Utilize critical thinking skills to individualize patient care in order to manage illnesses, promote well-being, and foster rehabilitative/disease preventive lifestyle choices
• Prescribe medications and supportive therapies to help maintain health
• Perform advanced procedures as verified and approved per credentialing committee
• Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications
• Work in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration and/or referral
• Synthesize new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops and professional literature
• Teach other healthcare professionals in the classroom, clinical area and/or community about practice, techniques and procedures which are unique to that specific clinical setting
• Participate in basic science and clinical research projects
• Prepare statistical reports and analyses to document progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions
• Maintain legible, accurate and confidential medical records
• This includes documenting all medical evaluations diagnosis, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with governing boards such as NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance), JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations), federal and state regulatory standards

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Master of Science in Nursing

Experience

• 2 -3 years of experience

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• APRN License in state of employment
• RN License in state of employment or compact
• BLS

Work Schedule:

Varies

Work Type:

Full Time

Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing medical or surgical services to patients; collecting and documenting date, conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; ordering and scheduling necessary studies and professional consultations; and providing direct patient care services to include prescribing medications and other therapies as needed.

Responsibilities:

• When collaborating with other health care providers, the advanced practice nurse shall be accountable for knowledge of the statutes and rules relating to advance practice nursing and function within the boundaries of the appropriate advanced practice category
• The APN shall practice within the advanced specialty and role appropriate to his/her advanced educational preparation
• The APN acts independently and/or in collaboration with the health team in the observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, care, counsel and health teachings of persons who are ill, injured or informed of experiencing changes in normal health processes, and in the promotion and maintenance of health or prevention of illness
• When providing medical aspects of care, APNs shall utilize mechanisms which provide authority for that care
• These mechanisms may include, but are not limited to, protocols or other written authorization
• Assess and manage patient health problems including actual and potential conditions within the hospital, clinic or outpatient setting
• Effectively identify, evaluate and address disease prevention/health promotion issues of the population in practice while administering quality patient care
• Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic and long-term healthcare issues
• Plan, implement and evaluate health care treatments
• Obtain history and physical examinations on patients of all appropriate age groups per scope of practice
• Assess and interpret laboratory and radiological findings
• Utilize critical thinking skills to individualize patient care in order to manage illnesses, promote well-being, and foster rehabilitative/disease preventive lifestyle choices
• Prescribe medications and supportive therapies to help maintain health
• Perform advanced procedures as verified and approved per credentialing committee
• Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications
• Work in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration and/or referral
• Synthesize new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops and professional literature
• Teach other healthcare professionals in the classroom, clinical area and/or community about practice, techniques and procedures which are unique to that specific clinical setting
• Participate in basic science and clinical research projects
• Prepare statistical reports and analyses to document progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions
• Maintain legible, accurate and confidential medical records
• This includes documenting all medical evaluations diagnosis, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with governing boards such as NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance), JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations), federal and state regulatory standards

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Master of Science in Nursing

Experience

• 2 -3 years of experience

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• APRN License in state of employment
• RN License in state of employment or compact
• BLS

Work Schedule:

Varies

Work Type:

Full Time

• Corpus Christi, TX
• Full Time
• Registered Nurse

We are hiring a Registered Nurse with a $5000 sign-on bonus!

At CHRISTUS Home Healthcare, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As a RN, you can expect:

• flexibility for true work-life balance
• opportunities for career growth
• the ability to build trusted nurse-patient relationships
• employee-focused wellness and support programs

If you love nursing and want to strengthen your experience, this is a great opportunity for you.

• Initiates, develops, implements, and makes necessary revisions to the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other health care professionals involved in care.
• Directly and/or indirectly supervises care provided by the home health aides and licensed practical vocational nurses, provides instruction as appropriate, and assigns tasks according to State and federal regulations. Also provides required supervisory visits.
• Provides high quality clinical services within the scope of practice and within infection control standards, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
• Accurately and timely completes the comprehensive assessments (OASIS) including medication reconciliation.
• Accurately and thoroughly documents patient visits per policy, and payer requirements and syncs timely per LHC policy.

License Requirements

• Current RN licensure in state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle

Summary:

In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), the CHRISTUS Health SkillBridge Internship Program provides military service members who are within 180 days of separation from military service, with opportunities in a variety of different roles. The goal is to provide service members with opportunities to learn and train at CHRISTUS Health's facilities as they prepare the transition from the military to the civilian sector.

This is an unpaid internship through the Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge Program. Participants of the program will not receive compensation or benefits from CHRISTUS Health and will not be considered employees of CHRISTUS but rather will remain an employee of the DoD and will receive compensation and benefits through the DoD.

To apply for the SkillBridge Internship Program, please complete the application and a recruiter will be in contact to discuss your areas of interest and placement opportunities if you are eligible for the program.

Requirements:

To be eligible to participate in the CHRISTUS SkillBridge Program, you must:

• Must be an Active Duty Service Member within 180-days of your separation date
• Must obtain unit commander written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship
• Must meet minimum qualifications based on the job description of the role you accept

DoD FAQs:

CHRISTUS SkillBridge Program Positions (list is not all-inclusive; other opportunities also available)

• Administrative Assistant
• Materials Management Technician
• Patient Access Representative
• Nursing Assistant / Patient Care Technician
• Radiology Technician
• Registered Nurse
• Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist
• Monitor Technician
• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Emergency Department Technician
• Paramedic
• Health Information Technician
• Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist
• Rehabilitation Technician
• Supply Chain Specialist
• Unit Secretary
• Certified Surgical Technician
• Identity Management Administrator
• Patient Financial Representative
• Patient Sitter
• Patient Transporter
• Phlebotomist

At CHRISTUS we value what each individual brings to our faith-based mission of healing and our commitment to quality health care. In return, we aim to create a culture where quality of work and quality of life live harmoniously, talent is recognized and each employee's unique passions and skills are nurtured to develop meaningful careers.

With every life we impact, our ultimate goal is to utilize our values to provide the best care possible.

Dignity: Respect for the worth of every person, recognition and commitment to the value of diverse individuals and perspectives, and special concern for the poor and underserved.

Integrity: Honesty, justice, and consistency in all relationships.

Excellence: High standards of service and performance.

Stewardship: Wise and just use of talents and resources in a collaborative manner.

Compassion: Service in a spirit of empathy, love and concern.

Work Type:

Full Time

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