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ESSENTIAL 1. Communication: Answers phone courteously and in a timely manner. Forwards messages to appropriate personnel. Answers patient call lights immediately in a courteous manner. Orders unit office supplies and chart forms. Assists with transportation of patients to units on admission from the ER to the car when discharged. Notifies physicians of consults. 2. Chart & Computer Documentation: Receives reports and notes special tests, treatments and diet orders for the day. Assembles charts for new admissions. Corrects attending MD and adds consulting MD in Meditech. Emails/Faxes orders to appropriate department. Performs patient discharges in Meditech system correctly. Copies charts for patient transfers. Places ID label on all pages of Medical Record as needed. Obtains old charts from Medical Records. Enters consults for ancillary services. Keeps Log book current. Assists with Data collection for statistics. 3. Professional & Educational: Attends 100% of all mandatory meetings. Attends 50% of staff meetings and/or unit secretary meetings. Orients new personnel as assigned. 4. Privacy: Assures privacy of all patient information to protect patient rights and meet HIPPA guidelines. Reports suspected violations immediately. 5. Environment & Patient Safety: Maintains patient and work environment to maximize safe working space. Promptly removes all used and soiled equipment, linen, etc. to appropriate location. Reports all patient safety and hazard concerns immediately. 6. Supplies: Maintains accurate documentation of charges and supplies used to ensure adequate supply replacement and efficient use of allocated funds. Orders unit supplies and teaching materials/White cards. 7. Time Management: Clocks in and out according to policy to ensure work is started and completed on time and to lead by example. Obtains Director/designee/House Supervisor approval before working overtime shifts. • OTHER 0. Performs other duties as assigned to meet the organization`s needs.

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE This dual position contributes to the CHI Mission and Values by providing both Palliative Chaplain support and Clinical Pastoral Education. As Palliative Chaplain the incumbent will provide spiritual, religious and emotional support to palliative patients and their families and to advance competence of palliative spiritual care across the system. As CPE Educator the incumbent will provide individual and group supervision of CHI Health CPE program participants seeking professional development and/or practical ministry experience in preparation for lay and ordained ministry leadership and/or board certification. ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Palliative Chaplain (50%) 1. Assess, provide and document comprehensive spiritual, religious and emotional care of palliative care patients and their families at Creighton University Medical Center – Bergan Mercy. 2. Work as a liaison between the palliative care team and the pastoral care departments at all Omaha palliative inpatient consult sites. 3. Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to interdisciplinary plans of care that address patient/family physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs (i.e. pain, confusion about diagnosis, etc.) 4. Fulfill teaching responsibilities to undergraduate medical students, graduate medical residents, and Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) fellows enrolled at Creighton University. 5. Provide expert level guidance to the system implementation of clinical, operational and educational interventions designed to promote equitable access to high quality palliative care – including research, quality improvement and operational innovation. CPE Educator (50%) 6. Provide individual and group supervision for participants in CHI Health CPE residency and internship    programs including admission interviews, curriculum design, didactic instruction and student evaluations. 7. Contribute to the development and implementation of palliative care rotations for residents and a palliative care chaplain fellowship. 8. Participate in scholarly activities with learners 9. Facilitate team growth and team care activities to support team health including learners and providers. 10. Other duties as assigned by management.

  Schedule: 24 Hours ON/72 Hours OFF   The Paramedic is responsible for the delivery of patient care under the guidelines of the Tennessee Department of Public Health – EMS Board, the Georgia Department of Public Health – Office of EMS and Trauma, as well as the guidance of the department Medical Director.  The Paramedic will deliver care in the pre-hospital setting under the treatment protocols set forth and approved by the Director of EMS and the Medical Director.      1. The Paramedic will provide emergency medical treatment and transport to the sick and injured under his care in accordance with all applicable laws and department protocols and procedures.   2. The Paramedic will document all patient care performed in the approved Patient Care Report program, using the required format.    3. The Paramedic will ensure that all required paperwork is completed and turned in by end of shift.   4. The Paramedic will ensure that his/her equipment is in a state of readiness and cleanliness at the beginning of each shift and their ambulance is fully stocked in accordance with departmental procedures.    5. The Paramedic will report any deficiencies and/or mechanical issues with their supplies, equipment, or vehicle to a supervisor in a timely fashion.  They will restock the unit as necessary.    6. The Paramedic will attend any required education that is deemed necessary by the Director or the Medical Director.    7. The Paramedic will be responsible for his/her licensure and the required education for renewal.  Education will be provided by the Department but it is the Paramedic’s responsibility to ensure they have enough credits for their own renewal.    8. The Paramedic will perform any other duties as requested by a supervisor, the EMS Operations Manager, or Director of EMS. 

The paramedic works in the Emergency Department and is responsible for providing quality technical care to each patient under the supervision of an RN or the Emergency Department physician. Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: safety, patient care tasks, and procedures communication, customer service, and teamwork.   ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Perform patient care duties utilizing a team approach in collaboration with the RN’s, MD’s, and other team members of the comprehensive care team. 2. The ideal candidate will have clinical care experience, including but not limited to: monitoring vital signs, medication administration, inserting IV’s, inserting NG’s and urinary catheters, assisting with 12 lead ECG, assisting with wound care, assisting with suctioning, and completing proper documentation. 3. Paramedics can perform repeated assessments and evaluation on the following patients: urgent monitored, urgent non-monitored, non-urgent. 4. The assessment may include airway and breath sounds, heart tones, perfusion indicators, vital signs, cardiac rhythm, Glasgow Coma Scale, pain level and location, neurovascular checks, appearance of wounds and injuries, abdominal assessment, intake and output. 5. The Paramedic CANNOT do: Triage, initial assessment on emergent patients, discharge, obtain blood from an implantable venous device such as a port, PICC, or central venous catheter, Rapid Sequence Intubation, intubation, conscious sedation, transport critical care patients without an RN present.

The paramedic works in the Emergency Department and is responsible for providing quality technical care to each patient under the supervision of an RN or the Emergency Department physician. Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: safety, patient care tasks, and procedures communication, customer service, and teamwork.   ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Perform patient care duties utilizing a team approach in collaboration with the RN’s, MD’s, and other team members of the comprehensive care team. 2. The ideal candidate will have clinical care experience, including but not limited to: monitoring vital signs, medication administration, inserting IV’s, inserting NG’s and urinary catheters, assisting with 12 lead ECG, assisting with wound care, assisting with suctioning, and completing proper documentation. 3. Paramedics can perform repeated assessments and evaluation on the following patients: urgent monitored, urgent non-monitored, non-urgent. 4. The assessment may include airway and breath sounds, heart tones, perfusion indicators, vital signs, cardiac rhythm, Glasgow Coma Scale, pain level and location, neurovascular checks, appearance of wounds and injuries, abdominal assessment, intake and output. 5. The Paramedic CANNOT do: Triage, initial assessment on emergent patients, discharge, obtain blood from an implantable venous device such as a port, PICC, or central venous catheter, Rapid Sequence Intubation, intubation, conscious sedation, transport critical care patients without an RN present.

Job Summary / Purpose The paramedic works in the Emergency Department and is responsible for providing quality technical care to each patient under the supervision of an RN or the Emergency Department physician. Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: safety, patient care tasks, and procedures communication, customer service, and teamwork. Essential Key Job Responsibilities - Perform patient care duties utilizing a team approach in collaboration with the RN’s, MD’s, and other team members of the comprehensive care team. - The ideal candidate will have clinical care experience, including but not limited to: monitoring vital signs, medication administration, inserting IV’s, inserting NG’s and urinary catheters, assisting with 12 lead ECG, assisting with wound care, assisting with suctioning, and completing proper documentation. - Paramedics can perform repeated assessments and evaluation on the following patients: urgent monitored, urgent non-monitored, non-urgent. - The assessment may include airway and breath sounds, heart tones, perfusion indicators, vital signs, cardiac rhythm, Glasgow Coma Scale, pain level and location, neurovascular checks, appearance of wounds and injuries, abdominal assessment, intake and output. - The Paramedic CANNOT do: Triage, initial assessment on emergent patients, discharge, obtain blood from an implantable venous device such as a port, PICC, or central venous catheter, Rapid Sequence Intubation, intubation, conscious sedation, transport critical care patients without an RN present.  

Job Summary / Purpose The paramedic works in the Emergency Department and is responsible for providing quality technical care to each patient under the supervision of an RN or the Emergency Department physician. Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: safety, patient care tasks, and procedures communication, customer service, and teamwork. Essential Key Job Responsibilities - Perform patient care duties utilizing a team approach in collaboration with the RN’s, MD’s, and other team members of the comprehensive care team. - The ideal candidate will have clinical care experience, including but not limited to: monitoring vital signs, medication administration, inserting IV’s, inserting NG’s and urinary catheters, assisting with 12 lead ECG, assisting with wound care, assisting with suctioning, and completing proper documentation. - Paramedics can perform repeated assessments and evaluation on the following patients: urgent monitored, urgent non-monitored, non-urgent. - The assessment may include airway and breath sounds, heart tones, perfusion indicators, vital signs, cardiac rhythm, Glasgow Coma Scale, pain level and location, neurovascular checks, appearance of wounds and injuries, abdominal assessment, intake and output. - The Paramedic CANNOT do: Triage, initial assessment on emergent patients, discharge, obtain blood from an implantable venous device such as a port, PICC, or central venous catheter, Rapid Sequence Intubation, intubation, conscious sedation, transport critical care patients without an RN present.  

1.     TREATMENTS AND PROCEDURES ·         Performs treatments and patient care procedures. ·         Performs or assists ADLs according to Patient Plan of Care. ·         Performs or assists in procedures/treatments according to Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual. ·         Performs Phlebotomy and EKG as directed by RN ·         Determines need for and properly implements safety measures for patients in a timely manner. ·         Responds to patient call lights and emergency lights in a timely manner. ·         Prepares patient for meals and snacks.  Offers assistance as needed. ·         Maintains a safe environment: follows OSHA requirements including Universal Precautions.       2.     DOCUMENTING CARE ·         Documents care provided according to hospital policy. ·         Documents ADLs, vital signs, and I&Os according to the plan of care. ·         Documents meals and snacks according to hospital policy. ·         As assigned, documents refrigerator/freezer temperature. Participates as assigned in CQI activities.   3.     COMMUNICATION Expresses appropriate communication to patient, families, and other customers. Identifies self to others in a professional manner. Adheres to dress code and maintains a professional image with the ID badge clearly displayed. Offers assistance and provides directions to customers keeping a positive and courteous tone. Determines need for and properly implements safety measures for patients in a timely manner. Maintains a safe environment: follows OSHA requirements including Universal Precautions. Notifies the RN of abnormal vital signs, I&Os, and changes in the patient condition. Communicates effectively with team members.       4.     PROVIDING CARE Provides care according to developmental age. Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary for the patient/customer appropriate to neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and/or older adult.   5.     FLEXIBILITY Demonstrates flexibility in accomplishing work tasks. Adheres to time and attendance policy. Available and accessible when on duty. Leaves for and returns from inservices, meals, and breaks as scheduled. Accepts changes in staffing and patient assignments.  

The Paramedic provides professional and compassionate care to a variety of patients encountered in a multidisciplinary pre-hospital/hospital setting. Patient population groups include children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics, occasionally dealing with multiple patients or population groups simultaneously.  The Paramedic performs and documents assessments and treatments; individualizes patient care and ensures that interventions are made appropriately and according to policy; identifies needs that may include supervising the transfer of patients to a different facility or level of care. The Paramedic provides direct patient care; administers medications utilizing the five (5) Patient Rights; identifies significant changes or high risk situations; completes all documentation in a timely manner; demonstrates knowledge and use of equipment encountered in the ambulance department or in hospital; communicates patient status at transfer of care; adjusts own workload as needed; assess, identifies, and communicates staffing needs to Coordinator or adjusts staffing needs to current situation. She/He is responsible for the supervision, safety of EMT’s, staff, and bystanders, and coordinates the patient care with ancillary departments involved in either direct or indirect patient care. Treatment is accomplished through the guidelines established by the Standing Orders, Medical Director and ND State Guidelines.

  Schedule: 24 Hours ON/72 Hours OFF   The Paramedic is responsible for the delivery of patient care under the guidelines of the Tennessee Department of Public Health – EMS Board, the Georgia Department of Public Health – Office of EMS and Trauma, as well as the guidance of the department Medical Director.  The Paramedic will deliver care in the pre-hospital setting under the treatment protocols set forth and approved by the Director of EMS and the Medical Director.      1. The Paramedic will provide emergency medical treatment and transport to the sick and injured under his care in accordance with all applicable laws and department protocols and procedures.   2. The Paramedic will document all patient care performed in the approved Patient Care Report program, using the required format.    3. The Paramedic will ensure that all required paperwork is completed and turned in by end of shift.   4. The Paramedic will ensure that his/her equipment is in a state of readiness and cleanliness at the beginning of each shift and their ambulance is fully stocked in accordance with departmental procedures.    5. The Paramedic will report any deficiencies and/or mechanical issues with their supplies, equipment, or vehicle to a supervisor in a timely fashion.  They will restock the unit as necessary.    6. The Paramedic will attend any required education that is deemed necessary by the Director or the Medical Director.    7. The Paramedic will be responsible for his/her licensure and the required education for renewal.  Education will be provided by the Department but it is the Paramedic’s responsibility to ensure they have enough credits for their own renewal.    8. The Paramedic will perform any other duties as requested by a supervisor, the EMS Operations Manager, or Director of EMS. 

The scope of this position includes performing specialized life sustaining procedures within the level of the ambulance service. Responsible for providing immediate emergency care and transport at the direction of tthe Ambulance Medical Director.   - Functions within the scope of practice of a Paramedic as defined within state regulations. - Demonstrates the ability to perform in an accurate and precise manner in crisis and emergency situations. Demonstrates effective management of rapidly changing situations. - Provides patient care and performs patient care procedures, including wound cleansing and dressing, immobilization, medical administration under medical direction, IV insertions, and re-assessment of patient condition and status.

GENERAL SUMMARY:   Under supervision, performs pharmacologic stress tests, treadmill and bike stress tests, and monitors adult patient’s condition, rhythm and vital signs before, during and after stress testing according to Iowa Heart Center’s policies.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Screens patient’s medical record for diagnosis and order for procedure. Greets, educates and prepares patients for procedure (testing) according to protocol. - Establishes IV sites and administers intravenous medications as a part of various diagnostic tests. - Maintains procedure rooms with necessary supplies and materials. - Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations. - Ensures proper functioning of equipment and reports malfunctions to department director - Performs stress test according to protocol. Documents appropriate information. - Instructs and educates patients regarding ordered tests and follow-up. - Participates in ALARA Program. - Files records and reports as needed. - Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested. - Maintains safe and clean work environment. - Successfully completes Iowa Heart Center Skills Evaluation for Stress Testing - Travels to other Iowa Heart Center offices as needed. - Operate required vehicle(s) in a safe manner to perform required duties of the position.

GENERAL SUMMARY:   Under supervision, performs pharmacologic stress tests, treadmill and bike stress tests, and monitors adult patient’s condition, rhythm and vital signs before, during and after stress testing according to Iowa Heart Center’s policies.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Screens patient’s medical record for diagnosis and order for procedure. Greets, educates and prepares patients for procedure (testing) according to protocol. - Establishes IV sites and administers intravenous medications as a part of various diagnostic tests. - Maintains procedure rooms with necessary supplies and materials. - Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations. - Ensures proper functioning of equipment and reports malfunctions to department director - Performs stress test according to protocol. Documents appropriate information. - Instructs and educates patients regarding ordered tests and follow-up. - Participates in ALARA Program. - Files records and reports as needed. - Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested. - Maintains safe and clean work environment. - Successfully completes Iowa Heart Center Skills Evaluation for Stress Testing - Travels to other Iowa Heart Center offices as needed. - Operate required vehicle(s) in a safe manner to perform required duties of the position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Assess patients with traumatic medical conditions with findings reflected in the patient record. - Triages, prioritizes, and anticipates patients’ needs. Develops a plan of care. - Provides ongoing evaluation, altering the plan of care as indicated. Documents findings and interventions. - Implements interventions consistent with protocols documenting response to treatment. - Prepares equipment and supplies. Checks medical equipment and supplies on a daily basis, restocking and cleaning the rig after each transport. - Operates required vehicle(s) in a safe manner to perform required duties of the position. Provides stand-by EMS service at events. - Assists with station duties.   MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: - Assists with the mentoring of students affiliated with the School of EMS. - Assists in the orientation of new staff. - Provides patient care in the Emergency Department or critical care units when not performing functions related to the ambulance services. - Assists in meeting requests for difficult peripheral line insertions for hospital in-patients. -  

Expectations: - Performs or assists in procedures/treatments according to Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual. - Performs Phlebotomy, IV starts, and EKG as directed by RN - Determines need for and properly implements safety measures for patients in a timely manner. - Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary for the patient/customer appropriate to neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and/or older adult. - Assists during emergency situations according to nursing and hospital policy. - Maintains a safe workplace environment.

 ACCOUNTABILITIES - ESSENTIAL - Personal, crew, patient and bystanders safety: Scene size up, emergency scenes are dynamic events; the Paramedic should always look out first for their safety and then the safety of others. - Patient Assessment and delivery of care: Provides patient care functions according to protocol, procedure and written directives to level of certification. Performs a patient assessment throughout a call on every patient encountered, providing appropriate treatment and transportation decisions. - Maintains and improves skill level and knowledge base: Attends/participates in 75% of annual departmental training and completion of annual Skills Competency Fair. - Lifting and moving patients: Ensure proper lifting, moving patients safely and effectively. - Transport and Transfer of Care: Verifies patient identification prior to transport, contacts receiving facility prior to delivery along with providing a patient care report, also providing safe delivery to or from the hospital and aircraft. Transfer the patient to the appropriate facility and health care provider giving complete/accurate verbal patient care report.  Assures geographic knowledge of service area (communities, towns, cities and counties), utilizing appropriate map/GPS reading skills.   - Record keeping and data collection: Neatly and accurately completes written and electrical Patient Care Reports (ePCR), leaves a copy of the transported patient's report at every facility - ED. - Patient Advocacy: Assist patient with special concerns that will need to be brought to hospital personnel's attention (i.e. geriatric patient who may require additional home care). - Completes daily equipment checks and maintenance: Assures equipment readiness, including cleaning as needed or required, along with proficiency in equipment operation safely, repairs within scope of abilities, and reports deficiencies when noticed to supervisor and relief crew.  Checks MediTech, HealthEMS and other information devices while on duty daily.   - OTHER - Performs other duties as assigned to meet the organization`s needs.

Position Summary: The Paramedic-I assists in the delivery of patient care and services to defined patient populations and their families under direction of the Registered Nurse, Manager, Director and Coordinator. The EMT - Paramedic practices Relationship Centered Care in collaboration with CHI St. Luke’s Hospital Systems values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.

JOB SUMMARY - Provides professional patient care and transportation in accordance with all departmental and St. Joseph Health System operating policies, city and state laws, and applicable contracts.  ACCOUNTABILITIES - ESSENTIAL - Personal, crew, patient and bystanders safety: Scene size up, emergency scenes are dynamic events; the Paramedic should always look out first for their safety and then the safety of others. - Patient Assessment and delivery of care: Provides patient care functions according to protocol, procedure and written directives to level of certification. Performs a patient assessment throughout a call on every patient encountered, providing appropriate treatment and transportation decisions. - Maintains and improves skill level and knowledge base: Attends/participates in 75% of annual departmental training and completion of annual Skills Competency Fair. - Lifting and moving patients: Ensure proper lifting, moving patients safely and effectively. - Transport and Transfer of Care: Verifies patient identification prior to transport, contacts receiving facility prior to delivery along with providing a patient care report, also providing safe delivery to or from the hospital and aircraft. Transfer the patient to the appropriate facility and health care provider giving complete/accurate verbal patient care report.  Assures geographic knowledge of service area (communities, towns, cities and counties), utilizing appropriate map/GPS reading skills.   - Record keeping and data collection: Neatly and accurately completes written and electrical Patient Care Reports (ePCR), leaves a copy of the transported patient's report at every facility - ED. - Patient Advocacy: Assist patient with special concerns that will need to be brought to hospital personnel's attention (i.e. geriatric patient who may require additional home care). - Completes daily equipment checks and maintenance: Assures equipment readiness, including cleaning as needed or required, along with proficiency in equipment operation safely, repairs within scope of abilities, and reports deficiencies when noticed to supervisor and relief crew.  Checks MediTech, HealthEMS and other information devices while on duty daily.  

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 RN 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

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 Critical Care RN 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