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**$3,500 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates**

**Optum is seeking a Flexible Part Time Nurse Practitioner to join our Home-based Medical Care team in Walker County, GA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization, that is creating a seamless health journey for patients across the care continuum.**

**As a member of our Landmark team, you will help bring home-based medical care to complex, chronic patients. This life-changing work helps give older adults more days at home.**

At Optum, the integrated medical teams who practice within Home and Community Care are creating something new in health care. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it's your chance to improve the lives of millions while **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.**

**Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:**

+ Establishes and maintains effective relationships with patients, care givers, and/or their legal representatives, IDT members, PCPs, other collaborating physicians/providers, and facility staff when applicable

+ Performs an initial comprehensive assessment on all newly enrolled patients and provides ongoing care thereafter, including visits to address changes in condition

+ Develops a patient management care plan upon enrollment and updates it as needed when changes in condition warrant or following hospitalization

+ Consults with Physician Leaders and coordinate with PCP in these decisions as available

+ Comfortable with basic procedures of episodic nursing care, including IV placement, blood draws, injections, foley catheters, nasal packing, basic wound care, etc. New hire and annual skills training provided

+ Performs post discharge visits to ensure patient stability is consistent with their goals of care

+ Participates in HEDIS measure campaigns and other quality initiatives to ensure the highest standards of care and to promote the improvement of care management and delivery

+ Participates in clinical after hours on-call program on rotational basis

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

**Required Qualifications:**

+ Certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

+ Current, unrestricted NP or PA licensure in State of Practice

+ Nurse Practitioner must actively hold, unrestricted RN licensure in State of Practice

+ Access to reliable transportation; if you are driving a vehicle, you must comply with all the terms of the Optum Motor Vehicle Safety policy

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ 2+ years of clinical experience, primary care, home-based medical care, geriatrics, palliative care, emergency/urgent care, or similar setting

+ Proven knowledge of long-term care, community resources and cost-effective alternatives regarding patient care delivery systems

+ Proven knowledge of CPT, ICD-10 and HCPC codes

+ Proven knowledge of clinical standards of care

+ Demonstrated awareness of NCQA requirements, CMS guidelines, Medicaid/Medicare contracts and benefit systems

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $3.22 to 77.21 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

_OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations._

_OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment._

***Bonus up to $3,500!***

Physicians Care is looking for experienced ARRT or Limited License X-Ray Technologists to join our team in South Pittsburg, TN.

ABOUT PHYSICIANS CARE :
Physicians Care, with 12 locations throughout Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee, is an affiliate of Urgent Team, one of the largest independent operators of urgent and family care centers in the Southeast. The Urgent Team Family of Centers provides quality and affordable family healthcare at more than 80 locations under eight brands.

Physicians Care's convenient, walk-in centers provide a range of healthcare services including treatments for injuries and illnesses, occupational health and wellness care. The centers are open seven days a week: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Additionally, all Physicians Care centers are Accredited Care Centers - a designation from the Urgent Care Association which recognizes the company's commitment to safety, quality, and scope of services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.
Performs timely radiology procedures for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician
Performs necessary quality control procedures to ensure quality exams are performed
Prepares patients for radiologic procedures and follows established clinical and regulatory procedures in regards to patient safety and care; including proper radiation protection and shielding techniques.
Ensures that equipment is in proper working order and reports any malfunctions to the Area Manager or provider on duty.
Follows documentation procedures and completes required documentation related to patient visit.
Assumes responsibility for maintaining and improving diagnostic imaging knowledge and skills with the support and assistance of outside educational resources
Responsible for maintaining current licensure and certification for the facility radiology equipment and licensure

WHAT'S REQUIRED?
High school diploma or equivalent 
BLS Certification
TN State X-Ray License
ARRT Certification preferred
Experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred

FULL-TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental, and Vision Options
Retirement savings plans
Paid Time Off
and MORE!

PRN BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Competitive Salary
401K plan with company contribution
No-Cost Office Visits and generous discounts on some billable services

***We are offering a sign-on/retention bonus up to $3,500 for the full-time opening in South Pittsburg, TN***

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Overview

Come join our team as a Nurse Educator/Infection Prevention RN at Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital! If you are passionate and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic practices while working in a team environment that supports learning and growth this position is right for you!

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a psychiatric hospital that offers mental health care for a wide range of age groups, including adolescents, adults and geriatric patients.

BENEFITS:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Strong benefit plan including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
• Work in a brand new, state of the art facility outfitted with cutting edge technology and safety features
• Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Plan, develop and coordinate continuing nursing in-service education programs within the facility for all clinical and non-clinical nursing staff in a positive, empathetic, and professional manner at all times. This position is responsible for enhancing professional practice and the provision of quality patient care by providing evidence-based, quality educational programs and activities that promote professional competency for nursing, inter-professional, and non-licensed clinical staff at an assigned facility. Coordinate and lead the facility's infection prevention and control program. Responsible for determining, preventing and containing infectious outbreaks within the facility. Performs duties with a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude. Recognizes that patient safety is a top priority.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitates orientation/onboarding program to promote employee retention.

• Conducts orientation in a manner that fosters a positive learning environment.

• Role models organizational and personal commitment to new employee success.

• Participates in designing and identifying educational activities to address practice gaps for identified target audiences, which may include licensed and non-licensed healthcare personnel.

• Identifies learning needs of staff and/or facility

• Role models competent practice through demonstration or simulation activities

• Assess practice gaps/Crosswalk competencies to practice

• Collaborates with Corporate Nursing Director /Educator to review outcomes data to evaluate and refine competency management activities

• Assist with development and/or instruction of didactic content and clinical skills for designated competencies

• Develops education plan according to gap assessment or quality data/safety outcomes

• Aligns educational programs with facility and/or organization policies and procedures

• Implement and deliver educational curricula as required by regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, CARF, CMS and State agencies.

• Creates engaging, evidence-based educational content to meet the specific needs of the intended audience

• Demonstrates exceptional instructional skills while maintaining learner engagement

• Act a general resource for nursing staff.

• Collaborate with medical practitioners and CNO/DON to incorporate nursing processes into the plan of care for patients.

• Provide educational leadership to patients and care providers to enhance specialized patient care within established clinical protocol.

• Promotes safe, quality, and compassionate patient care

• Assist patient and caregivers with education needs, problem solution and health management across the continuum of care.

• Educate direct patient care staff in the use of equipment, supplies, and coordinates in-service training for appropriate staff.

• Supports new ideas and innovation in educational design

• Provides staff with resources and "just-in-time" education to implement immediate changes

• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers and others in an effective manner

• May provide direct care as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct ongoing surveillance of infections.

• Gather and interpret data and keep accurate records of all infections.

• Compile and present Infection Reports to the Safety/Infection Control Committee and the Performance Improvement Council at assigned intervals.

• Inspect environment and observe personnel activities for the purpose of detecting infection hazards.

• Monitor and evaluate compliance with standards set by facility policy and industry.

• Monitor and update all facility department supervisors on all area-specific policies and procedures important to infection prevention principles. Investigate all 'exposure incidents,' oversee post-exposure evaluation and follow-up process in order to recommend appropriate actions to be taken.

• Notify designated medical, administrative staff and appropriate health department authorities all reportable communicable disease.

• Develop and provide in-service and orientation programs concerning prevention and control of infection, standard precautions, isolation techniques and education on current infectious disease.

• Responsibilities may also include gathering, analyzing and presenting data, facts and trends on infection prevention to facility or corporate leadership.

• Train staff on infection prevention and control protocols.

• Assess and re-enforce infection prevention practices.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Provides expertise in identifying professional development needs of individual staff

• Assists staff to identify areas for individual growth in current role

• Identifies and provides opportunities for skill enhancement and mastery

• Utilizes novice to expert continuum when developing staff

• Promotes certification in areas of nursing specialty

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, Education or other clinical field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or commensurate experience required

• 5+ years of experience as a registered nurse strongly preferred.

• Three years of registered nurse experience required.

• Inpatient psychiatry experience as an RN strongly preferred

• Two years of behavioral health experience as an RN required.

• One or more years' experience in infection control preferred.

• 1+ years experience in Clinical Education/Training and Development (Preferred)

• Certification as an NPD Practitioner and/or clinical certification as recognized by American Nurse Credentialing Center. (Preferred)

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current state license is required for this position.

• Certification by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology preferred

• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

For Joint Commission facilities: The infection preventionist is appointed by the governing body to be responsible for the infection prevention and control program. The appointment is based on recommendations of medical staff leadership and nursing leadership.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws

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About the job Healthcare Rep

Healthcare Rep needs 2 years of experience in the healthcare industry required

Healthcare Rep requires:

• COVID-19 vaccine mandate possibility
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
• Healthcare industry

Healthcare Rep duties:

Perform complete lifecycle of member enrollment

Provide internal and external technical support for any special projects that are deemed necessary

Manage various billings for member and/or group accounts