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American Village is now hiring full-time CNAs
Why should you be a CNA at American Senior Communities?
As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will not only have the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships by learning the life stories of our residents and staff but utilize your skills to promote the well-being of residents, leading to a rewarding sense of fulfillment and satisfaction.
- Earn one of the best wages in the market
- Access your money before payday
- Career advancement opportunities with free training
- Scholarships and financial assistance programs for continued education
- Make a direct impact on the lives of your residents and their families and friends
- More perks and benefits below
Responsibilities:
Certified Nursing Assistants play a vital role in fostering a warm and supportive environment where the resident’s well-being is prioritized. From assisting with activities of daily living to providing companionship and reassurance, you play a key part in creating a homelike environment that values dignity, respect, and individualized attention of each resident.
- Provide companionship and emotional support creating a comforting and engaging atmosphere.
- Work collaboratively with nursing and healthcare teams to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Provide assistance with mobility including transferring and repositioning to prevent discomfort and promote independence.
- Assist residents during mealtimes, ensuring proper nutrition intake and catering to the resident’s individual dietary needs.
- Monitor and report changes in residents’ physical and emotional well-being.
Requirements:
- Valid and current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of Indiana.
- Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and assisting with resident mobility.
- Strong passion for geriatric nursing and commitment to senior care excellence
ASC Benefits and Perks may include:
- Earn some of the top wages in the market!
- Access a portion of your earned wages before payday with PayActiv
- Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay and opportunities to earn additional PTO
- Medical, vision & dental insurance with Telehealth option and flex spending accounts
- Paid training, skills certification & career development support
- Continued education opportunities with company-sponsored scholarship programs
- Tuition reimbursement and certification reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan options
- Lucrative Employee Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program & wellness support
- Retail, food & entertainment discounts, and so much more
*Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply
Are you looking to grow your career?
This facility is a property of American Senior Communities (ASC), the largest long-term care provider in Indiana, offering a variety of opportunities for skills development and career growth through our clinical career ladder as part of the ASC Pathways program.
About American Senior Communities
Bring your heart to work! Caring people make the difference at American Senior Communities!
Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., they are our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.
American Senior Communities has proudly delivered patient centered care since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Each of our communities is part of the neighborhood in which it exists. Our leaders and staff live in surrounding areas and know the community well. As partners in senior care, we are not just doing a job, but following a calling.
We are Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran and other protected categories.
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Patient Care Technician
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Posting Date08/06/20258803 N Meridian StSte 150, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46260-5376, United States of AmericaDialysis Experience Required with a current CCHTApproximately 10% of all dialysis patients reside in a SNF and are transported to dialysis three times a week, placing a significant burden on patients and adding significant avoidable costs to the health care system. Teammates have access to all the capabilities and resources DaVita has to offer. Teammates must be comfortable working autonomously and have demonstrated the ability to collaborate with cross-functional resources across the Village.DaVita SNF Dialysis dens are 6-chars and are located on-site at a Skilled Nursing Facility. Dens operate Monday- Saturday. The work schedule is likely to be 3 days per week, 12+ hours, but the hours vary by location.What you can expect:In this role, you take responsibility for the complete ongoing care of each patient to ensure their dialysis treatment stays on track. PCTs will work in conjunction with dialysis RNs to provide dialysis care.Patient Care: Spending the majority of your day in direct one-on-one patient care to provide safe, comfortable and hygienic dialysis treatment.Complexity: DSD Dialysis care is a complex but fulfilling service line. Meeting and/or exceeding clinical outcomes are the goals and multitasking is an expectation to meet the needs of the service, the patients and our SNF partners. Autonomy and Critical Thinking: Provide comprehensive patient care in an independent setting. Plan to be on your toes at all times. You use your mind constantly. You apply your "core" skills to monitor patients before, during and after dialysis treatment including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup. There's a lot to track and manage and the joy comes in witnessing how your care impacts patients' lives.Some details about this position:Your training will include a combination of classroom and hands-on learning, through DaVita's award-winning training programsTraining may take place in a facility or a training clinic with a class of new teammates other than your assigned home clinicHours of work may vary during the training period; however, you will typically be working between 32-40 hours per week during trainingMay be asked to support other local SNF densYou must have: High school diploma or equivalentMUST SHOW A VALID AND ACTIVE CCHT ON THE NNCC WEBSITEBasic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and OutlookYou might also have (a.k.a. nice-to-haves):Training/Teaching/Healthcare Education backgroundWhat We'll Provide:More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most including:Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash outSupport for you and your family: family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and morePaid training: DaVita offers all new dialysis teammates a robust, paid training program to help you learn the right dialysis skills. The training is a mix of classroom and hands on training.Reimbursement for your Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) licensePreceptor University: Learn how to become teach future DaVita teammates clinical procedures and policiesOpportunity to grow personally and professionally. DaVita is committed to providing robust development opportunities including:DSSL & SPARK - Gives clinical teammates the chance to develop into supervisory and leadership skillsBridge to Your Dreams: Offers high-performing patient care technicians (PCTs) a path to becoming a registered nurse through fully funded tuition and career coaching.100+ CEU courses at no costGateway: A web-based application available to teammates for career planning, learning and training, and recognition. It allows you to access new courses and CE credits and explore career paths on your own time. 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Patient Care Technician
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Details Department: Multispecialty SurgicalSchedule: Part-time, 12-hour shifts, Night shift, Monday - Friday, Saturday & SundayHospital: Ascension St. VincentLocation: Indianapolis, INPatient Care experience preferred (CNA, Home Health Aide, Patient Care Technician, Caregiver, EMT, MA etc.)Benefits Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your communityBenefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.Responsibilities Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.Aid with movement and placement of patients.Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Document necessary records.Keep patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintain medical equipment.Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration:BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. 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Nursing care focuses on pain management, monitoring input and output, advancing nutrition, drain and tube management, postoperative ambulation, wound care, and discharge teaching.General Surgery: Pre and post operative care or medical management to prepare for surgery. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to advance your knowledge in a highly specialized, rewarding, and mentoring environment, focusing on professional growth and development in surgical oncology and general surgical care.Why Join Our Team Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.Pay Non-Discrimination NoticePlease note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.E-Verify Statement This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.E-Verify
Patient Care Technician
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Job DescriptionApply to this requisition to submit your application for a Patient Care Technician role at IU Health University! We are hiring Patient Care Technicians for a variety of departments, shifts and schedules. Please indicate your availability and interests in the pre-screen questions for us to best match you to an opening! As a bedside caregiver, IU Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (also known as a Patient Care Assistant) who will provide a phenomenal patient experience by anticipating the needs of patients such as providing drinks, assisting with meal ordering, encouraging walking, assisting with baths, and providing clean linens and gowns. Our PCA's have compassion for our patients, a caring bedside manner, and an ability to work in a fast paced environment. They will provide clinical assistance to the bedside RN by obtaining vital signs and reporting abnormalities or changes in a patient's behavior to the primary RN or charge nurse in order to detect and provide rapid treatment. A PCA always keeps patients safe by utilizing safety measures such as gait belts, bed and chair alarms, and staying within arm's reach of patients when moving around. If you are seeking a role where you can provide meaningful care to IU Health patients, we want to hear from you. As part of an award winning hospital system, our roles include: Outstanding benefit package for part time and full time positions Competitive pay Development opportunities & tuition reimbursement Apply teamwork. Apply experience. Apply skill. Apply yourself. And together we can change everything. Schedule definitions are listed below. Please reference these when indicating your preferences in the pre-screen questions. Full Time (FT): 36 to 40 hours each week Part Time (PT): 24 to 35 hours each week PRN/Supplemental: 0 - 24 hours per week, dependent upon department need. Minimum requirement of 2 shifts per 6 week period. •Requires current Basic Life Support certification through the AHA or attainment at the completion of the IU Health PCA education program. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies. •Requires knowledge of care appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patients served. •Requires up to date knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities. •Requires proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills. •Requires constant mental awareness and the ability to withstand a high level of tension and stress. •Requires ability to maintain concentration when subjected to frequent and varied interruptions and variable noise levels. •Requires ability to exercise judgment and initiative in the resolution of problems encountered. •Requires ability to set priorities and manage a high workload within a limited time for completion. •Requires knowledge of procedures; equipment; software and standards related to patient care activities that non-licensed role performs (for example PCA/PCR/PCI). •Requires knowledge of principles of infection control. •Requires ability to perform physically demanding; repetitious movements. •Requires ability to read and perform basic math. •Requires ability to organize tasks and attend to details. •Requires knowledge of principles of good personal hygiene and aseptic techniques to prevent infection of patients; self; and others.About Us Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we're home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care. IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine - one of the nation's largest medical schools - gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training - advancing healthcare for all. With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence. At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development. Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.About the TeamIndiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.
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Details Department: Multispecialty SurgicalSchedule: Part-time, 12-hour shifts, Night shift, Monday - Friday, Saturday & SundayHospital: Ascension St. VincentLocation: Indianapolis, INPatient Care experience preferred (CNA, Home Health Aide, Patient Care Technician, Caregiver, EMT, MA etc.)Benefits Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your communityBenefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.Responsibilities Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.Aid with movement and placement of patients.Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Document necessary records.Keep patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintain medical equipment.Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration:BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.Education:High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.Additional Preferences Join our Ascension St. Vincent family of dedicated, highly skilled Multispecialty Surgical associates. Together we are a team that provides spiritually-centered, holistic care to both the patient and their family. The team is flexible, hard working and compassionate. Open communication with all team members helps to support a creative and healthy work environment. Patient centered care is displayed in our daily multidisciplinary rounding and continued process improvements. Achievements: Accredited ASC Commission on CancerPatients we Serve:Surgical Oncology: Pre and post-operative care for patients with a cancer diagnosis. 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RN Patient Care Manager
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We are hiring a Patient Care Manager with Home Health experience.
At Caretenders, 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 Patient Care Manager, you can expect:
opportunities to get closer to patients and provide quality support to your patient-facing teams
to be valued and respected by patients and their families
a sense of security, incredible team support, and flexibility for true work-life balance
leadership development opportunities
Our Patient Care Manager role might be a great opportunity if you believe in putting the patient at the center of everything. Apply today!
The Home Health Patient Care Manager is responsible for the supervision and coordination of clinical services and provides and directs provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.
Provides clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
Receives referrals, ensures appropriate clinician assignments, evaluate patient orders, and plot start of care visits.
Coordinates determination of patient home health benefits, medical necessity, and ongoing insurance approvals.
Ensures patient needs are continually assessed and care rendered is individualized to patient needs, appropriate and reasonable, meets home health eligibility criteria, and is in accordance with physician orders.
Reviews assessments and plans of care daily, per assigned workflow, and consults clinicians with recommendations, as appropriate.
Education & Experience
- Current RN licensure in state of practice
- Current CPR certification required
- Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
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RN Patient Care Manager
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We are hiring a Patient Care Manager with Home Health experience.
At Caretenders, 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 Patient Care Manager, you can expect:
opportunities to get closer to patients and provide quality support to your patient-facing teams
to be valued and respected by patients and their families
a sense of security, incredible team support, and flexibility for true work-life balance
leadership development opportunities
Our Patient Care Manager role might be a great opportunity if you believe in putting the patient at the center of everything. Apply today!
The Home Health Patient Care Manager is responsible for the supervision and coordination of clinical services and provides and directs provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.
Provides clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
Receives referrals, ensures appropriate clinician assignments, evaluate patient orders, and plot start of care visits.
Coordinates determination of patient home health benefits, medical necessity, and ongoing insurance approvals.
Ensures patient needs are continually assessed and care rendered is individualized to patient needs, appropriate and reasonable, meets home health eligibility criteria, and is in accordance with physician orders.
Reviews assessments and plans of care daily, per assigned workflow, and consults clinicians with recommendations, as appropriate.
Education & Experience
- Current RN licensure in state of practice
- Current CPR certification required
- Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
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CNA,Patient Care Tech
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+ Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability plans
+ Competitive pay rates
+ Referral opportunities ? Refer a friend & Cash in!
+ Travel reimbursement and per diem allowances
+ Employee discounts
+ Educational opportunities
Health Advocates Network was founded based on a shared aspiration to improve the way healthcare staffing is done. We are a company founded by healthcare professionals and built for healthcare professionals. As your true advocates, we will always help you thrive and pave the path forward in your career. Our talented staffing team is committed to providing exceptional customer service, great opportunities with top pay and benefits.
From Per Diem to Travel Contracts, miles away or local to you, Health Advocates Network can find you just what you are looking for. Allow us to get you to you next adventure!
Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability
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Patient Care Technician - PCT
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Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
**PRINCIPAL** **DUTIES** **AND** **RESPONSIBILITIES:**
**Patient Related**
Education:
+ Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.
Treatment:
+ Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.
+ Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
+ Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment
+ Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
+ Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
+ Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy.
+ Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
+ Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure
+ Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
+ Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
+ Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification
+ Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
+ Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.
+ Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification
+ Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.
+ Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.
+ Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.
+ Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.
+ Evaluate patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.
+ Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
+ Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
+ Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
+ Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN.
**Staff Related**
+ Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.
**Education/Communication:**
+ Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices
+ Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.
+ Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.
+ Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).
+ Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.
**RECORD KEEPING:**
+ Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
+ Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
+ Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure
omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff.
+ Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.
+ Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination.
+ Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications.
+ Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.
**INFECTION CONTROL:**
+ Assists in collecting information for infection control audits.
+ Supports staff and patient Adherence to infection control practices.
+ Follows infection control Policies and Procedures
+ Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law.
**TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT:**
+ Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care
+ Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law
+ Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan.
+ Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them.
+ Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.
+ Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.
+ Assists with coordination of transition to patient's modality choice.
+ Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU
**PHYSICAL** **DEMANDS** **AND** **WORKING** **CONDITIONS:**
+ The physical demands and 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.
+ Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the
Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable
accommodations can be made.
+ Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
+ The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
+ The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation.Equipmentaidsand/orcoworkersmayprovideassistance.Thispositionrequiresfrequent,prolongedperiodsof standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist" devices for the heavier items.
**EDUCATION** **AND** **LICENSES:**
+ HighSchooldiplomaorG.E.D. required.
+ Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
+ Allappropriatestatelicensure,education,andtraining(ifany) required.
+ Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards
**EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS** **:**
+ Previouspatientcareexperienceinahospitalsettingorarelatedfacility preferred.
+ Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.
**_EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity_**
**Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.**
**EOE, disability/veterans**