29 Clin Nur Ii Medsurg 4 jobs in the United States

This position will include:

- Rotating, including Nights & Weekends as clinical research studies require
- Position will primarily work four day shifts a week unless night shift required (Advanced notice of change to shift would be given)
- Must be able to stay over scheduled shift to manage clinical research study needs, as needed (Advance notice would be given)
- Must have 5 years or more of med/surg or higher experience
- Must be able to float to other units to support clinical research, as needed
- Preference will be given to candidate that is a Certified Chemo Provider
- Preference will be given to a candidate that has worked in oncology, including medication administration, within the last 6 months

Preferred:
Clinical research experience

The Clinical Nurse II job demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families. This job provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level. This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

The Clinical Nurse III job demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting. This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent

Experience REQUIRED:
Clin I: N/A
Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience
Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience

Experience PREFERRED:
Clin I: Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice
Clin II, Clin III: Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

Education/training REQUIRED:
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing.
All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements.

Education/training PREFERRED:
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program Clin III: Certification in specialty area

Independent action(s) required:
Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders.
Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards.
All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments.

Additional position requirements:
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Clinicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.
Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.

Age Specific groups served:
As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment

This position is for the clinical research unit on North 8. This is a 0.9 FTE rotating position that will cover night shift & weekends shifts based on clinical research needs. In addition, this position will float to other units within the hospital when there is not a need on the clinical research unit.

Rotating

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.

Overview Overview: Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures. Under the direction of the Pathologists and Laboratory Director/Manager, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist II performs all technical (including maintenance), analytical, clerical, and quality assurance tasks and duties associated with laboratory testing. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist II accepts in-charge duties and projects as assigned by Leads and Management that help ensure the overall quality and excellence of the Laboratory. All Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) are required to maintain current CLS licensure and perform all work in compliance with all governmental regulations. Responsibilities Pre-Analytic: Receives and processes patient specimens: urine, blood, spinal fluid, etc., when needed. Always verifies that the proper specimen is being analyzed for the proper patient and for the indicated test procedure. Recognizes unacceptable specimen conditions and takes appropriate action per protocol. Demonstrates appropriate specimen handling and ensures proper and accurate identification of specimens throughout the testing process. Assists in oversight of phlebotomists and lab assistants. Troubleshoots problems related to patient preparation, specimen collection, specimen transportation, specimen processing, and specimen storage. Analytic: Accurately and efficiently performs laboratory testing classified as waived or of moderate or high complexity under CLIA. Responsible for maintaining and using various equipment in the Clinical Laboratory. Performs daily, weekly, monthly, and as-needed maintenance. Performs calibration of equipment as required. Performs, checks, and maintains all necessary documentation. Remains current on all new protocols and technologies. Participates in orientation of staff, as needed. Performs quality control procedures. Verifies acceptable QC values according to laboratory protocol. Investigates and troubleshoots any unacceptable QC. Identifies shifts and trends and takes remedial action to resolve these problems. Notifies supervisor if unable to resolve the situation after troubleshooting. Performs all necessary documentation. Recognizes all “Out of Control” situations. Calls a test/instrument “Down” appropriately. Evaluates corrective action taken and appropriately declares test/instrument back up. Brings in Supervisor/Lead as consultant when needed. Demonstrates the ability to identify instrument problems and performs appropriate troubleshooting and documentation according. Communicates to supervisor and staff regarding the status of problems and resolution when appropriate. Appropriately notifies Biomed Engineering and/or hotline when needed. Ensures that inventory of reagents, supplies, and controls are sufficient for ongoing testing. Notifies supervisors when supplies are below established levels. Ensures all reagents and supplies are properly stored, including ensuring they are properly put away as soon as they arrive. Identifies and helps to resolve processes leading to ongoing problems with inventory management. Prioritizes and organizes work to ensure turnaround times for testing are met. Prioritizes STAT test requests without delay. Identifies and helps to resolve processes leading to ongoing problems with turnaround times. Functions as a resource in resolution of issues and problems requiring the ability to troubleshoot procedures and instrumentation. Suggests changes to increase the validity and reliability of results. Performs complex and/or routine testing and analysis, including experimental testing. Post-Analytic: Verifies accuracy and clinical validity of results before reporting. Reports results within established turnaround times (STAT, routine, etc.). Recognizes critical values and ensures they are communicated to the appropriate person per protocol, and documents the communication. Recognizes questionable results and takes appropriate corrective action before reporting. Identifies and helps to resolve processes leading to ongoing problems with reporting results to the appropriate individuals. Safety: Maintains a clean, neat, and organized work area. Ensures work surfaces are disinfected each shift, and whenever visible blood, etc., is present. Follows universal precautions. Safely handles all specimens and chemicals/reagents as dictated by hospital and laboratory policies, including appropriate use of PPE. Consistently follows the laboratory Chemical Hygiene policy. Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety and specific job-related hazards. Consistently demonstrates appropriate body mechanics to avoid injury. Conducts safety inspections in the laboratory as needed and helps enact processes that improve safety for all laboratory staff. Customer Service: Takes initiative to perform all job duties without prompting. Consistently demonstrates awareness of operations in other areas of the lab and helps out whenever possible. At the start of the shift, communicates in a friendly and supportive manner with the previous shift to comprehend work status, work as a team, and take over work effort. At the end of the shift, interacts in a friendly and supportive manner with the next shift to communicate pending work and work as a team to complete and turn over work. Consistently projects a positive professional image through appearance and behavior, acting as a role model for other laboratory staff. Demonstrates appropriate telephone courtesy, identifying self and department when answering the phone and demonstrating professionalism in content and intonation of dialog with hospital staff and external customers. Consistently demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills in all dealings with coworkers. Other Essential Job Duties: Reviews pending logs regularly to ensure all specimens are accounted for and all received specimens are completed within departmental time frames. Takes immediate remedial action to locate missing specimens/tests. Reviews results verified by self and others and identifies any non-conformities. Takes appropriate action to resolve and informs Supervisor of issue. Effectively and proficiently uses all laboratory and hospital computer systems, including consistent reading of emails to ensure knowledge is current. Performs phlebotomy if needed, after completion of appropriate training and competency. Performs other job duties as necessary, consistent with training, education, and professional ethics. Willingly and quickly learns new laboratory skills and accepts assignments in other departments as needed. Helps support laboratory management by participation in research, development, and implementation of new laboratory testing procedures. Maintains knowledge of current trends or development in the field by reading appropriate books, journals, and attending related seminars, conferences, lab meetings, etc. Shares knowledge obtained with colleagues to improve overall depth of knowledge of departmental staff. Helps orient new team members. Reviews laboratory procedures and suggests improvements as needed. Qualifications EDUCATION: Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related science. Preferred Education: Completion of a one-year Clinical Laboratory Scientist training program approved by the California Department of Public Health. EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years’ experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in a Clinical Lab setting. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License. OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE: Proficient in multiple areas of the Clinical Lab and/or expert in any one area. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Ability to use computer systems in an accurate and proficient manner. Ability to multi-task and demonstrate initiative to help others when needed and to accommodate staffing needs of the laboratory. Ability to use critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Ability and desire to work well individually and as a team member to meet testing requirements of productivity, turnaround time, prioritization, and accuracy. Must be able to work in a complex, fast-paced environment and take appropriate actions in challenging situations. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION : EHR Clinical Application Analysts are the primary support for the assigned clinical application(s). They must be very knowledgeable about the organization's policies, procedures, and business operations and coordinate all issues that arise during installation, maintenance, trouble-shooting, and upgrading for their application area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops content and documentation tools for implementing systems changes and other tasks and provides input for training materials
• Performing in-depth analysis of workflows, data collection, report details, and other technical issues associated with application
• Populates own databases during initial system build and assists in software code upgrades
• Performs in-depth analysis of workflows, data collection, report details, and other technical issues associated with application software and prepares details of specifications, as needed
• Assists in evaluation of operational needs; validates workflows, build, and configuration based on application requirements/ standards and serves as liaison between end users, third parties, and application staff
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Developing / documenting procedures for implementing system changes and other tasks
• Serving as a liaison between end users, third parties, and vendors
• Troubleshooting problems and questions from end users
• Analysis of application content and negotiation of any user requested modifications
• Preparing details of specifications as needed

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND COMPETENCIES needed in addition to Essential Functions:

• All other functions that aren't the most important. Do not include any of the core values listed in the next page. Only duties that are performed. Not experience, knowledge of or anything like that.
• Understanding the choices involved in application configuration

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS :

Bachelor's Degree

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CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION :

Relevant application certification(s) required

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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

2-3 years working experience in healthcare, information systems, or healthcare IT

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Primary Location Address

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.

• Receives and processes patient specimens: urine, blood, spinal fluid, etc, when needed.
• Always verifies that the proper specimen is being analyzed for the proper patient and for the indicated test procedure. Recognizes unacceptable specimen conditions and takes appropriate action per protocol.
• Demonstrates appropriate specimen handling and ensures proper and accurate identification of specimen throughout the testing process.
• Assists in oversight of phlebotomists and lab assistants.
• Troubleshoots problems related to patient preparation, specimen collection, specimen transportation, specimen processing, and specimen storage.

• Accurately and efficiently performs laboratory testing classified as waived or of moderate or high complexity under CLIA.
• Responsible for maintaining and using various equipment in the Clinical Laboratory. Performs daily, weekly, monthly, and as-needed maintenance. Performs calibration of equipment as required. Performs, checks, and maintains all necessary documentation. Remains current on all new protocols and technologies. Participates in orientation of staff, as needed.
• Performs quality control procedures. Verifies acceptable QC values according to laboratory protocol. Performs, checks, and maintains all necessary documentation. Investigates and troubleshoots any unacceptable QC. Identifies shifts and trends and takes remedial action to resolve these problems. Notifies supervisor if unable to resolve the situation after troubleshooting. Performs all necessary documentation.
• Recognizes all "Out of Control" situations. Calls a test/instrument "Down" appropriately. Evaluates corrective action taken and appropriately declares test/instrument back up. Brings in Supervisor/Lead as consultant when needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify instrument problems and performs appropriate troubleshooting and documentation according. Communicates to supervisor and staff regarding status of problems and resolution when appropriate. Appropriately notifies Biomed Engineering and/or hotline when needed.
• Ensures that inventory of reagents, supplies, and controls are sufficient for ongoing testing. Notifies supervisors when supplies are below established levels. Ensures all reagents and supplies are properly stored, including ensuring they are properly put away as soon as they arrive. Identifies and helps to resolve processes leading to ongoing problems with inventory management.
• Prioritizes and organizes work to ensure turnaround times for testing are met. Prioritizes STAT test requests right away without delay. Identifies and helps to resolve processes leading to ongoing problems with turnaround times.
• Functions as a resource in resolution of issues and problems requiring the ability to troubleshoot procedures and instrumentation.
• Suggests changes to increase the validity and reliability of results.
• Performs complex and/or routine testing and analysis, including experimental testing.

• Verifies accuracy and clinical validity of results before reporting.
• Reports results within established turnaround times (STAT, routine, etc).
• Recognizes critical values and ensures they are communicated to the appropriate person per protocol, and documents the communication.
• Recognizes questionable results and takes appropriate corrective action before reporting.
• Identifies and helps to resolve processes leading to ongoing problems with reporting results to the appropriate individuals.

• Maintains a clean, neat, and organized work area. Ensures work surfaces are disinfected each shift, and whenever visible blood, etc is present.
• Follows universal precautions. Safely handles all specimens and chemical/reagents as dictated by hospital and laboratory policies, including appropriate use of PPE. Consistently follows the laboratory Chemical Hygiene policy.
• Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety and specific job-related hazards.
• Consistently demonstrates appropriate body mechanics to avoid injury.
• Conducts safety inspections in the laboratory as needed and helps enact processes that improve safety for all laboratory staff.

• Take initiative to perform all job duties without prompting.
• Consistently demonstrates awareness of operations in other areas of the lab and helps out whenever possible.
• At start of shift, communicates in a friendly and supportive manner with the previous shift to comprehend work status, work as a team, and take over work effort.
• At end of shift, interacts in a friendly and supportive manner with the next shift to communicate pending work and work as a team to complete and turn over work.
• Consistently projects a positive professional image through appearance and behavior, acting as a role model for other laboratory staff.
• Demonstrates appropriate telephone courtesy, identifying self and department when answering the phone and demonstrating professionalism in content and intonation of dialog with hospital staff and external customers.
• Consistently demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills in all dealings with coworkers.

• Reviews pending logs regularly to ensure all specimens are accounted for and all received specimens are completed within departmental time frames. Takes immediate remedial action to locate missing specimens/tests.
• Reviews results verified by self and others and identifies any non-conformities. Takes appropriate action to resolve and informs Supervisor of issue.
• Effectively and proficiently uses all laboratory and hospital computer systems, including consistent reading of e-mails to ensure knowledge is current.
• Performs phlebotomy if needed, after completion of appropriate training and competency.
• Performs other job duties as necessary, consistent with training, education, and professional ethics.
• Willingly and quickly learns new laboratory skills and accepts assignments in other departments as needed.
• Helps support laboratory management by participation in research, development, and implementation of new laboratory testing procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends or development in the field by reading appropriate books, journals, and attending related seminars, conferences, lab meetings, etc. Shares knowledge obtained with colleagues to improve overall depth of knowledge of departmental staff.
• Helps orient new team members
• Reviews laboratory procedures and suggests improvements as needed.

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related science
• Preferred Education: Completion of a one-year Clinical Laboratory Scientist training program approved by the California Department of Public Health.

• Four (4) years' experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in a Clinical Lab setting

• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License

• Proficient in multiple areas of the Clinical Lab and/or expert in any one area
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to use computer systems in an accurate and proficient manner
• Ability to multi-task and demonstrate initiative to help others when needed and to accommodate staffing needs of the laboratory
• Ability to use critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability and desire to work well individually and as a team member to meet testing requirements of productivity, turnaround time, prioritization, and accuracy.
• Must be able to work in a complex, fast-paced environment and take appropriate actions in challenging situations.