Treats and provides nursing care to Critical Care Unit patients in hospital or similar health care facility. Readies equipment and aids physician during treatments and examinations of patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques. Observes... [+] More

Treats and provides nursing care to Critical Care Unit patients in hospital or similar health care facility. Readies equipment and aids physician during treatments and examinations of patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques. Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents. Requires RN license.

Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient. Lends psychological and emotional support. Answers questions and concerns and provides information to patients and their family members regarding patients' care and treatment. [-] Less

Supervises and coordinates nursing activities in hospital unit. Assigns duties and coordinates nursing service. Evaluates nursing activities to ensure patient care, staff relations, and efficiency of service. Notes nursing care and visits patients to ensure that nursing care is carried... [+] More

Supervises and coordinates nursing activities in hospital unit. Assigns duties and coordinates nursing service. Evaluates nursing activities to ensure patient care, staff relations, and efficiency of service. Notes nursing care and visits patients to ensure that nursing care is carried out as directed and that treatment administered in accordance with physician's instructions. Directs preparation and maintenance of patients' clinical records. Requires RN license.

Inspects rooms and wards for cleanliness and comfort. Accompanies physician on rounds, and keeps informed of special orders concerning patients. Participates in orientation and training of personnel. Orders, or directs ordering of, drugs, solutions, and equipment, and maintains records on narcotics. Investigates and resolves complaints, or refers unusual problems to superior. [-] Less

Treats and provides nursing care to Critical Care Unit patients in hospital or similar health care facility. Readies equipment and aids physician during treatments and examinations of patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques. Observes... [+] More

Treats and provides nursing care to Critical Care Unit patients in hospital or similar health care facility. Readies equipment and aids physician during treatments and examinations of patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques. Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents. Requires RN license.

Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient. Lends psychological and emotional support. Answers questions and concerns and provides information to patients and their family members regarding patients' care and treatment. [-] Less

Provides executive leadership for critical care operations.

Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates outcomes of the patient care strategic services in critical care units. Directs patient care services and ensures adequate staffing for the units. Develops strategic critical care initiatives and transforms... [+] More

Provides executive leadership for critical care operations.

Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates outcomes of the patient care strategic services in critical care units. Directs patient care services and ensures adequate staffing for the units. Develops strategic critical care initiatives and transforms initiatives into action plans. Performs regular data analysis of critical care census, quality data and operations cost reports to identify variances and their causes so that areas of focus may be identified and resources may be appropriately deployed. Works closely with the Medical Director to ensure that critical care services are provided in an efficient and effective manner. Provides oversight and direction in establishing and maintaining a system for developing, reviewing, approving and disseminating standards of clinical practice. Assists in reviewing and making recommendations on policy issues regarding clinical practice with appropriate discipline within the organization. Prepares and manages the departmental budget. Hires, develops and motivates a qualified critical care management staff. An advanced degree in a field of health or nursing is typically required for this position. The position typically requires strong clinical and quality improvement knowledge. [-] Less

Responsible for the development, management, and operations of a single product, service line, or specialty unit in a hospital or health care system.

Organizes and directs operations of a service line or specialty unit in a hospital or health care system.... [+] More

Responsible for the development, management, and operations of a single product, service line, or specialty unit in a hospital or health care system.

Organizes and directs operations of a service line or specialty unit in a hospital or health care system. Develops and implements business and marketing plans for service line. Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates outcomes of the department’s strategic plans. Develops strategic initiatives and transforms initiatives into action plans. Performs regular data analysis of service line performance and medical cost reports to identify variances and root causes so that areas of focus may be identified and resources may be appropriately deployed. Works closely with the Medical Director to ensure that medical services are provided in an efficient and effective manner. Prepares and manages the departmental budget. Hires, develops and motivates a qualified department staff. An advanced degree in a field of health is typically required for this position. The position requires strong clinical and quality improvement knowledge. [-] Less

Diagnoses and treats all aspects of acute and emergency care for the critically ill or injured patient.

Examines patient to determine medical problem, using physical findings, diagnostic images, laboratory test results, and patient's statements as diagnostic aids. Refers patient to surgeon... [+] More

Diagnoses and treats all aspects of acute and emergency care for the critically ill or injured patient.

Examines patient to determine medical problem, using physical findings, diagnostic images, laboratory test results, and patient's statements as diagnostic aids. Refers patient to surgeon or other specialist when need for further medical assistance is indicated. Provides direct clinical services for critically ill patients with multi-organ trauma or multi-system failure, according to established protocols. Obtains patient health histories and completes physical examinations. Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests. Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, patient’s family, staff, and healthcare learners. Performs therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status. Documents patient preparation and response to procedure(s). Formulates and implements treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with the designated primary supervising physician and/or attending back-up physician(s). Documents all prescriptions in patient’s medical record. Assesses patient for change in status and institutes appropriate interventions. Initiates necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patient. This position requires a licensed Medical Doctor with specialized training in critical care. [-] Less

Treats and provides nursing care to Critical Care Unit patients in hospital or similar health care facility. Readies equipment and aids physician during treatments and examinations of patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques. Observes... [+] More

Treats and provides nursing care to Critical Care Unit patients in hospital or similar health care facility. Readies equipment and aids physician during treatments and examinations of patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques. Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents. Requires RN license.

Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient. Lends psychological and emotional support. Answers questions and concerns and provides information to patients and their family members regarding patients' care and treatment. [-] Less

Assists with supportive duties at blood-collection unit of blood bank. Arranges appointments, asks blood donors questions, screens preliminary donors, helps during medical interview, and maintains records.

Schedules appointments over telephone for blood donors. Interviews blood donors and records identifying and blood-credit... [+] More

Assists with supportive duties at blood-collection unit of blood bank. Arranges appointments, asks blood donors questions, screens preliminary donors, helps during medical interview, and maintains records.

Schedules appointments over telephone for blood donors. Interviews blood donors and records identifying and blood-credit information on registration form. Notifies nurse if donor appears to be underweight or too old to give blood. Takes blood donor's temperature and pulse to assist during medical interview. Unpacks, labels, and stamps date on empty blood packs. Posts donor names, blood-control numbers, and donor-group numbers to unit log sheet. Seals filled blood packs and sample tubes, using hand tools and heat-sealing machine. Serves refreshments, such as coffee, juice, cookies, and crackers, to donors to prevent or relieve adverse reactions and to begin replenishment of blood fluids. [-] Less

Directs and oversees activities in a kidney dialysis unit. Assigns duties to dialysis technicians, and coordinates outpatient and inpatient treatment involving setting up and operating equipment to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure. Evaluates activities to ensure patient... [+] More

Directs and oversees activities in a kidney dialysis unit. Assigns duties to dialysis technicians, and coordinates outpatient and inpatient treatment involving setting up and operating equipment to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure. Evaluates activities to ensure patient care, staff relations, and efficiency of service. Observes treatment to ensure that treatment is carried out as directed, and treatment administered in accordance with physician's instructions.

Directs preparation and maintenance of patients' records. Inspects facilities for cleanliness and comfort. Keeps informed of special orders concerning patients. Participates in orientation and training of personnel. Ensures treatment work in concert with mental health professionals to include both the patient and their families. Orders or directs ordering of drugs, solutions, and equipment, and maintains records. Investigates and resolves complaints, or refers unusual problems to superior. [-] Less

Performs a variety of clerical and administrative support activities in a medical facility. Prepares and compiles medical records from nurses' records or physicians' orders and instructions into patient's medical records. Operates computer to enter and retrieve data. Prepares notice of... [+] More

Performs a variety of clerical and administrative support activities in a medical facility. Prepares and compiles medical records from nurses' records or physicians' orders and instructions into patient's medical records. Operates computer to enter and retrieve data. Prepares notice of patient's discharge to inform business office. Requisitions supplies designated by staff. Answers telephone and intercom calls and provides information or relays messages to patients and medical staff.

Records name of patient, address, and name of attending physician to prepare medical records on new patients. Copies information, such as patient's temperature, pulse rate, and blood pressure from nurses' records onto patient's medical records. Records information, such as physicians' orders and instructions, dietary requirements, and medication information, on patient charts and medical records. Keeps file of medical records on patients in unit. Prepares notice of patient's discharge to inform business office. Requisitions supplies designated by nursing staff. Answers telephone and intercom calls and provides information or relays messages to patients and medical staff. Directs visitors to patients' rooms. Distributes mail, newspapers, and flowers to patients. Compiles census of patients. May keep record of absences and hours worked by unit personnel. May transport patients in wheelchair or conveyance to locations within facility. May key patient information into computer. [-] Less