Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute, critical and chronic patients illness and diseases within both an outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital setting . Obtains medical histories, conducts physical examinations and assesses and determines differential diagnosis. Prescribes medication, therapy and treatments accordingly. Interprets and evaluates patient data f

Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion and special transferring as indicated. Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other

Develops competence in dispensing and delivery of medications. This includes developing competence in the department's use of information systems, technology, and automation used for dispensing and storage of medications. Develops competence in preparing non sterile products following USP, state, and federal recommendations, as required. Develops competence in entering me

Interprets physician referrals and conducts a speech and language evaluation of patients with various speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing disorders. Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, functional goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques. Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the

Responsible for the coordination of care for referral orders within the Medical Group. Facilitates appropriate and prompt access to providers and/or medical services across the system. Maintains, confirms and secures authorization or required pre certification for patients to receive specialty consultation or medical service ordered. Reviews work queues to identify unsche

Coordinates and facilitates a system approach to common imaging functions; specific initiatives include infrastructure, collaborative operations, compliance, medical staff partnerships, strategic planning, capital budget coordination, freestanding imaging strategy, Radiation Safety Coordination, Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Transcription and cost red

Performs all scheduled visits and collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team as necessary. Conducts thorough physical, psychosocial and environmental assessments of assigned patients and updates plan of care where appropriate and as a result of visit finding. Follows a care plan, which identifies problems (nursing diagnosis) and evaluates outcomes within a ce

Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care. Utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures (e.g., assistance with gowning and gloving; preparation and draping of the surgical area; provision of a sterile field, instruments, suture and related materials; anticipation

Receives soiled and contaminated items in decontamination area. Sorts equipment, rinses as needed, places equipment through sonic tanks and washers, reassembles trays, performs safety checks, hangs and sorts instruments, wraps sets according to set policy, and wraps towels and basins appropriately. Sterilizes instruments and equipment using the aerator, gas sterilizer or

Oversees the daily operations of oncology services; supports and participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of services provided. Evaluates, maintains, and enforces policies, procedures, and standards of cancer care to maintain consistencies in practice. Ensures effective patient care practices to maximize the delivery of quality patient care and main

Provides prenatal education to expectant parents. Assists with other maternal child classes as necessary to meet schedule and maintain competence. Utilizes principles of group process and adult learning when teaching groups of expectant parents. Participates in development of childbirth preparation classes. Arranges for, completes and forwards room set up requests in a ti

Responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures. Using evidence based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled communication, leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient expe

Under the observation of the Registered Nurse, completes activities of daily living, vital sign completion and blood glucose monitoring. Collaborates with the Registered Nurse in establishing a plan of care based upon an analysis of health, education and developmental needs and patient/family preferences. Under the observation of the Registered Nurse, evaluates patient re

Provides ongoing nursing care (assess, plan, intervention, evaluation) according to the age specific and developmental needs of the patient. Assesses patient, family and/or significant others educational needs and provides teaching/counseling. Anticipates and recognizes changes in a patient's status and need for care. Determines priorities of patient care based on essenti

Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care. Utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures (e.g., assistance with gowning and gloving; preparation and draping of the surgical area; provision of a sterile field, instruments, suture and related materials; anticipation