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Job Summary This job is responsible for providing a wide variety of professional nursing services which focus on the provision of quality patient care consistent with Franciscan Health System (FHS) standards/values, applicable regulatory requirements and scope of practice for the nursing profession. Work also includes developing, implementing and assessing the patient plan of care during time of stay in collaboration with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and the patient/family. An incumbent is engaged in direct patient care, including assessing, planning, coordinating, evaluating and delegating work to members of the patient care team, and for providing education and consultation with patients, families, physicians and other staff members in implementing appropriate nursing interventions for optimal patient care.

Job Summary This job is responsible for providing a wide variety of professional nursing services which focus on the provision of quality patient care consistent with Franciscan Health System (FHS) standards/values, applicable regulatory requirements and scope of practice for the nursing profession. Work also includes developing, implementing and assessing the patient plan of care during time of stay in collaboration with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and the patient/family. An incumbent is engaged in direct patient care, including assessing, planning, coordinating, evaluating and delegating work to members of the patient care team, and for providing education and consultation with patients, families, physicians and other staff members in implementing appropriate nursing interventions for optimal patient care.

Critical Care at St. Francis includes a 14-bed medical/surgical intensive care unit and a 16-bed progressive care unit. In the ICU, we take care of patients who’ve experienced cardiac arrest, hypothermia and sepsis. In the PCU, we have a varied medical/surgical population of cardiac, vascular, pulmonary, bariatric and sepsis patients. Our ICU registered nurses provide primary care and we have an RN to patient ratio of 2:1. The PCU has an RN to patient ratio of 4:1. What We Have To Offer To You: • Highly collegial and team-oriented staff members • Unit-based nursing councils • An established practice of staff-led change that is based upon evidence-based best practices • A strong foundation in our organization that is based upon quality and patient-centered care • Opportunities for career growth within the growing and highly successful CHI Franciscan Health system • Competitive wages and a generous employee benefits program

Our Medical/Telemetry unit has 38 beds. We have a varied medical/telemetry population of cardiac, sepsis, pneumonia, and diabetic patients. Our RN staff provide primary care and we have an RN to patient ratio of 4-5 to 1. We are most proud of our positive staff and the support that they provide for our patients and staff.   Our Med/Tele Department Leadership team is comprised of a two Clinical Managers, and a Unit Based Educator. We offer strong teamwork to support new staff on our unit and provide residency training for new graduates and/or RN's moving into the acute care setting. What We Have To Offer To You: Our RN’s enjoy working as a member of an interdisciplinary team to give patient-centered care. Faith-based culture where we value positive team players Collaborative scheduling 12-hour shifts Work includes every other weekend No on-call time required Financial support for specialty certifications Tuition assistance for advanced degrees Opportunities for career growth within the growing and highly successful CHI Franciscan Health system Competitive wages, incentives and a generous employee benefits program Job Summary: As a Med/Tele nurse you will provide nursing care to all patient populations to include chest pain, COPD, CHF, Sepsis, Renal/hepatic and some post surgical. This work includes developing, implementing and assessing the patient plan of care in collaboration with physicians, interdisciplinary teams and the patient and family.

Job Requirements We are looking for a responsible and compassionate Registered Nurse with top-notch clinical skills, a caring attitude, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. It is also important to display excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to effectively educate patients and their families on the in-home healthcare process.

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for serving as the primary Registered Nurse delivering care to women who are admitted to the Family Birth Center.  This patient population may include low-risk and high-risk pregnancies.     ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Conducts Maternal-Fetal Assessment. Provides nursing support to the laboring patients, utilizing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management. Provides stabilization and transition of the normal newborn at delivery. Circulates and scrubs for Cesarean Sections.  Cares for the post-surgical patient. Assists the anesthesiologist with insertion of an epidural and provides care to the patient with regional anesthesia. Provides care to the High-Risk maternity patient.        

Incentives:  Sign on bonus for experienced external RN's new to CHI Franciscan. For more information please contact Aulaura Lawrence - aulauralawrence@chifranciscan.org   JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for serving as the primary Registered Nurse delivering care to women who are admitted to the Family Birth Center. This patient population may include low-risk and high-risk pregnancies. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Conducts Maternal-Fetal Assessment. Provides nursing support to the laboring patients, utilizing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management. Provides stabilization and transition of the normal newborn at delivery. Circulates and scrubs for Cesarean Sections. Cares for the post-surgical patient. Assists the anesthesiologist with insertion of an epidural and provides care to the patient with regional anesthesia. Provides care to the High-Risk maternity patient.  

GENERAL SUMMARY:   The Nursing Supervisor serves primarily as an assistant to the Director, helping to manage day-to-day department operations and performing assigned management responsibilities. Coordinates nursing activities to facilitate safe, quality patient care at the unit/department level. Serves as a resource and role model and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to optimize department operations. Maintains competence level needed to deliver direct patient care to defined patient population.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Develops and maintains departmental staffing plan for all departments supervised, detailing appropriate employee classifications and qualifications consistent with the department's operational plan, projected volumes, patient/acuity and other relevant indicators. Participates in human resource planning providing recommendations for staffing, proactive recruitment and long-term needs. Assures compliance with staffing plan. - Manages daily unit/department operations, unit/department personnel, and interdepartmental activities. - Provides orientation/education for staff and students to ensure assigned patients have a positive care experience. - Monitors and reviews staff performance, completes annual performance appraisals, and handles disciplinary action when warranted. - Directs staff in the delivery of safe and effective patient care. - Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating the patient's care plan in coordination with the physician. - Provides input on interviewing and hiring of personnel for the department. - Completes requisitions as needed for staff replacements, and other Workday maintenance tasks. - Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for employees' files and patients' records. - Administers all policies and procedures that guide and support the assigned services. These include, but are not limited to, JC requirements, safety, federal and state regulations, regulatory standards, etc - Serves as a resource, mentor, and role model in delivering patient care using a team approach. - Facilitates communication between patient/family, physicians and other caregivers to achieve consensus for the plan of care. Consults with the Ethics Committee as appropriate. - Understands employee competency documentation requirements. - Leads and promotes evidence-based practice and research among unit leaders and staff. - Ensures evidence-based practices are in place. Leads quality improvement activities including performance improvement processes to facilitate clinical practice changes. - Promotes best practice implementation on unit. - Works independently with limited direction from Nursing Leadership using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards and professional judgment. - Plans unit and nursing resource utilization based on established admission, discharge and transfer criteria, initiating appropriate intervention and collaboration to optimize patient care and unit/department operations. - Identifies and communicates staff needs for continuing education to the Manager. - Serves as a resource or “Super User” for documentation in the electronic medical record. - Leads or participates in interdisciplinary patient rounds and care conferences, management rounding to patients and staff, and Rounding to Influence (Safety First). - Reviews timecards using Kronos. - Leads or delegates daily huddles and maintains huddle boards. - Assists nursing and interdisciplinary team in patient/family education and discharge planning. - Assumes 24-hour accountability during periods when the manager is on vacation or leave of absence.   #LI-CHI #missioncritical      

Supervisor Locations:  Freestanding ED - Spring, Conroe, Woodlands, Huntsville    Expectations: Major responsibilities include: Staffing Requirement: Ensure department is staffed appropriately. Shifts are variable and may include some weekends, nights, and/or holidays as needed. Should be able to alternate on-call. Staffing and administrative time is flexible; however, staffing should be priority. Clinical Management: Ensure the effective delivery of nursing care. Ensure specialty needs of services are met. Quality Assurance/Research: Ensure compliance with established quality standards. Utilize current research in practice. Human Resources/Financial Management: Manage unit staff productively, and assist in budget development and maintenance; assist in performance appraisals. Communication/Patient-Guest Relations: Provide a caring environment in support of CHI St. Luke's mission and values. Proactively strives for excellence in customer satisfaction. Professional Practice/Professional Development: Assume a leadership role in development of a professional practice. Productivity: Monitor room utilization and unit staff efficiency, including providing assistance with staffing and unit coverage during staffing shortages and/or peak times.

Major responsibilities include: Staffing Requirement: Ensure department is staffed appropriately. Shifts are variable and may include some weekends, nights, and/or holidays as needed. Should be able to alternate on-call. Staffing and administrative time is flexible; however, staffing should be priority. Clinical Management: Ensure the effective delivery of nursing care. Ensure specialty needs of services are met. Quality Assurance/Research: Ensure compliance with established quality standards. Utilize current research in practice. Human Resources/Financial Management: Manage unit staff productively, and assist in budget development and maintenance; assist in performance appraisals. Communication/Patient-Guest Relations: Provide a caring environment in support of CHI St. Luke's mission and values. Proactively strives for excellence in customer satisfaction. Professional Practice/Professional Development: Assume a leadership role in development of a professional practice. Productivity: Monitor room utilization and unit staff efficiency, including providing assistance with staffing and unit coverage during staffing shortages and/or peak times.

GENERAL SUMMARY:   The Nursing Supervisor serves primarily as an assistant to the Director, helping to manage day-to-day department operations and performing assigned management responsibilities. Coordinates nursing activities to facilitate safe, quality patient care at the unit/department level. Serves as a resource and role model and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to optimize department operations. Maintains competence level needed to deliver direct patient care to defined patient population.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Develops and maintains departmental staffing plan for all departments supervised, detailing appropriate employee classifications and qualifications consistent with the department's operational plan, projected volumes, patient/acuity and other relevant indicators. Participates in human resource planning providing recommendations for staffing, proactive recruitment and long-term needs. Assures compliance with staffing plan. - Manages daily unit/department operations, unit/department personnel, and interdepartmental activities. - Provides orientation/education for staff and students to ensure assigned patients have a positive care experience. - Monitors and reviews staff performance, completes annual performance appraisals, and handles disciplinary action when warranted. - Directs staff in the delivery of safe and effective patient care. - Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating the patient's care plan in coordination with the physician. - Provides input on interviewing and hiring of personnel for the department. - Completes requisitions as needed for staff replacements, and other Workday maintenance tasks. - Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for employees' files and patients' records. - Administers all policies and procedures that guide and support the assigned services. These include, but are not limited to, JC requirements, safety, federal and state regulations, regulatory standards, etc - Serves as a resource, mentor, and role model in delivering patient care using a team approach. - Facilitates communication between patient/family, physicians and other caregivers to achieve consensus for the plan of care. Consults with the Ethics Committee as appropriate. - Understands employee competency documentation requirements. - Leads and promotes evidence-based practice and research among unit leaders and staff. - Ensures evidence-based practices are in place. Leads quality improvement activities including performance improvement processes to facilitate clinical practice changes. - Promotes best practice implementation on unit. - Works independently with limited direction from Nursing Leadership using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards and professional judgment. - Plans unit and nursing resource utilization based on established admission, discharge and transfer criteria, initiating appropriate intervention and collaboration to optimize patient care and unit/department operations. - Identifies and communicates staff needs for continuing education to the Manager. - Serves as a resource or “Super User” for documentation in the electronic medical record. - Leads or participates in interdisciplinary patient rounds and care conferences, management rounding to patients and staff, and Rounding to Influence (Safety First). - Reviews timecards using Kronos. - Leads or delegates daily huddles and maintains huddle boards. - Assists nursing and interdisciplinary team in patient/family education and discharge planning. - Assumes 24-hour accountability during periods when the manager is on vacation or leave of absence. #LI-CHI #missioncritical  

Job Summary:    The Registered Nurse Circulator position is for our general surgery team. Our surgical services nurses provide pre-, intra- and post-operative nursing care to all patient populations undergoing surgical procedures.  This work includes developing, implementing and assessing the patient plan of care in collaboration with physicians, interdisciplinary teams and the patient and family.    

Job Summary: This job is responsible for providing nursing care and support to patents under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) in a defined care team and in accordance with scope of practice permitted by Nursing Skills Checklist, with the exception of administering medication. An incumbent assumes responsibility for own actions within the scope of clinical experience/education preparation, while being an active student in an accredited nursing program. A school-signed copy of the incumbent’s Nursing Skills Checklist is kept on file and updated regularly. Tasks are assigned by nursing staff in clear, detailed and specific instructions. Employees work as instructed and seek guidance on matters not specifically covered in the original instructions. Work is reviewed through progress checks for accuracy, adequacy and adherence to standards, instructions and established procedures. Essential Duties: Provides patient personal care/hygiene and physical comfort within scope of practice permitted by Nursing Skills Checklist, including feeding, bathing, shaving, changing clothes, bed making, ambulation, lifting, turning, moving, transferring, enemas, skin care and bowel/bladder elimination. Provides such additional care as required to meet the personal primary needs and comfort of assigned patient based on skill, ability, limitations of scope of practice and patient acuity. Prepares patient, equipment and supplies for specific procedures/examinations. Performs, monitors, reports and documents all clinical activities within scope of practice permitted by Nursing Skills Checklist. Observes and reports changes in patient condition to the RN. Obtains, labels and transports a variety of samples (e.g. urine, stool, sputum specimens and blood products). Assists nursing staff in the admission, discharge and transfer of patient by performing activities such as inventory/storing patient belongings, providing patient with relevant personal care/comfort items, orienting patient/family and transporting patient to room or other location using wheelchairs, stretchers or patient bed. Provides patient information to nursing staff for inclusion in the interdisciplinary plan of care; documents relevant patient data in accordance with work unit standards. Maintains a neat and organized work environment. Orders, stocks and replenishes supplies and equipment as necessary, identifies and reports problems with supplies or equipment; enters equipment repair request in system, tags equipment and removes from service. Maintains a safe work and patient environment, adhering to the hospital’s Safety, Risk Management, Regulatory Standards and infection prevention. Participates in quality assurance/improvement initiatives and activities. Participates in growth opportunities. Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. Patient Population Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served. Performs related duties as required.  

Job Summary: This job is responsible for providing nursing care and support to patents under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) in a defined care team and in accordance with scope of practice permitted by Nursing Skills Checklist, with the exception of administering medication. An incumbent assumes responsibility for own actions within the scope of clinical experience/education preparation, while being an active student in an accredited nursing program. A school-signed copy of the incumbent’s Nursing Skills Checklist is kept on file and updated regularly. Tasks are assigned by nursing staff in clear, detailed and specific instructions. Employees work as instructed and seek guidance on matters not specifically covered in the original instructions. Work is reviewed through progress checks for accuracy, adequacy and adherence to standards, instructions and established procedures. Essential Duties: Provides patient personal care/hygiene and physical comfort within scope of practice permitted by Nursing Skills Checklist, including feeding, bathing, shaving, changing clothes, bed making, ambulation, lifting, turning, moving, transferring, enemas, skin care and bowel/bladder elimination. Provides such additional care as required to meet the personal primary needs and comfort of assigned patient based on skill, ability, limitations of scope of practice and patient acuity. Prepares patient, equipment and supplies for specific procedures/examinations. Performs, monitors, reports and documents all clinical activities within scope of practice permitted by Nursing Skills Checklist. Observes and reports changes in patient condition to the RN. Obtains, labels and transports a variety of samples (e.g. urine, stool, sputum specimens and blood products). Assists nursing staff in the admission, discharge and transfer of patient by performing activities such as inventory/storing patient belongings, providing patient with relevant personal care/comfort items, orienting patient/family and transporting patient to room or other location using wheelchairs, stretchers or patient bed. Provides patient information to nursing staff for inclusion in the interdisciplinary plan of care; documents relevant patient data in accordance with work unit standards. Maintains a neat and organized work environment. Orders, stocks and replenishes supplies and equipment as necessary, identifies and reports problems with supplies or equipment; enters equipment repair request in system, tags equipment and removes from service. Maintains a safe work and patient environment, adhering to the hospital’s Safety, Risk Management, Regulatory Standards and infection prevention. Participates in quality assurance/improvement initiatives and activities. Participates in growth opportunities. Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. Patient Population Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served. Performs related duties as required.  

Job Summary This job is responsible for providing nursing care and support to patents under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) in a defined care team and in accordance with scope of practice permitted by Nursing Skills Checklist, with the exception of administering medication. An incumbent assumes responsibility for own actions within the scope of clinical experience/education preparation, while being an active student in an accredited nursing program. A school-signed copy of the incumbent’s Nursing Skills Checklist is kept on file and updated regularly.   Tasks are assigned by nursing staff in clear, detailed and specific instructions. Employees work as instructed and seek guidance on matters not specifically covered in the original instructions. Work is reviewed through progress checks for accuracy, adequacy and adherence to standards, instructions and established procedures. Essential Duties - Provides patient personal care/hygiene and physical comfort within scope of practice permitted by Nursing Skills Checklist, including feeding, bathing, shaving, changing clothes, bed making, ambulation, lifting, turning, moving, transferring, enemas, skin care and bowel/bladder elimination. Provides such additional care as required to meet the personal primary needs and comfort of assigned patient based on skill, ability, limitations of scope of practice and patient acuity. Prepares patient, equipment and supplies for specific procedures/examinations. Performs, monitors, reports and documents all clinical activities within scope of practice permitted by Nursing Skills Checklist. Observes and reports changes in patient condition to the RN. Obtains, labels and transports a variety of samples (e.g. urine, stool, sputum specimens and blood products). - Assists nursing staff in the admission, discharge and transfer of patient by performing activities such as inventory/storing patient belongings, providing patient with relevant personal care/comfort items, orienting patient/family and transporting patient to room or other location using wheelchairs, stretchers or patient bed. - Provides patient information to nursing staff for inclusion in the interdisciplinary plan of care; documents relevant patient data in accordance with work unit standards. - Maintains a neat and organized work environment. Orders, stocks and replenishes supplies and equipment as necessary, identifies and reports problems with supplies or equipment; enters equipment repair request in system, tags equipment and removes from service. Maintains a safe work and patient environment, adhering to the hospital’s Safety, Risk Management, Regulatory Standards and infection prevention. - Participates in quality assurance/improvement initiatives and activities. Participates in growth opportunities. - Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. Patient Population Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served. - Performs related duties as required.

Sign-On Bonus:  Up to $15,000 (less applicable taxes) for those external hires that have 2 years of RN experience in the OR, as outlined by Franciscan Policy.   Job Summary:  Nurse Thoracic Vascular nurses provide intra operative nursing care to all patient populations undergoing surgical procedures.  This work includes developing, implementing and assessing the patient plan of care in collaboration with physicians, interdisciplinary teams and the patient and family.  

Job Summary: The Nurse Unit Base Educator position is responsible for the development and delivery of nursing and clinical education in a patient care area from basic to advanced practice levels.  Plans, conducts and evaluates unit-specific new orientation, education and training in the assigned department.  Works collaboratively with unit management and Regional Education to enhance the quality and cost effectiveness of patient care by providing educational support to staff. Essential Responsibilities:Provides education, training, and consultative services to clinical staff in assigned area. Assesses, develops, revises and coordinates teaching programs for all nursing staff.  Provides in-service education.  Ensures educational programs provide staff with skills and competency needed to meet all applicable regulatory, risk and patient safety requirements.Plans and directs the orientation and residency programs of new personnel to assigned unit.  Facilitates staff development by promoting learning experiences and information for staff based on identified needs of the individuals.  Responsible for development of competency assessment tools ensuring these assessments are completed and conducts education as necessary in follow-up.  Contributes to the department’s quality improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to support these initiatives and incorporates the changes into education offerings.  Collaborates with other Educators to enhance self-learning, promote professionalism among educators, reduce duplicative services, and to provide opportunities for a more standardized system.  Participates in related clinical instruction and conferences and maintains and improves knowledge and competency in their specialty area.    

- Perform general nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures. - Obtain patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality. - Obtain and document health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition. - Provide patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations. - Execute prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitor and document treatment progress and patient response. Refer to/consult with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns. - Educate patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions. - Document patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices. - Participate in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes. - Track quality assurance data and monitor for acute and chronic care management. - May act as team lead for other nursing staff. - Perform other duties as assigned

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality patient care according to the specific orders of each patient’s individual physician. This will involve, utilizing your knowledge and skills to educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits. Additional responsibilities for this health care role include: Monitoring patients’ conditions and assessing their needs Collaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients Administering patients’ medications and providing treatments according to physicians’ orders Fostering a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families    

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000 (less applicable taxes) for those external hires that have 2 years of RN experience in the OR, as outlined by Franciscan Policy. Job Summary: Nurses in our surgical services nurses provide pre-, intra- and post-operative nursing care to all patient populations undergoing surgical procedures. This work includes developing, implementing and assessing the patient plan of care in collaboration with physicians, interdisciplinary teams and the patient and family.