Career Opportunities

• Knowledge of the basic sciences; physics, math, chemistry, anatomy and physiology
• Understanding of cardiovascular pharmacology, fundamentals of pulmonary and cardiovascular physiology.
• High school graduate or equivalent having satisfactorily completed the NBRC prescribed one year program in an approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Must have passed the NBRC examination for Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Must hold a currently valid NBRC certificate for both of these.
• Must be currently licensed by the Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Required to maintain a current Registered Nurse license in Louisiana.
• Required to maintain a current certification in BLS and CPI. ACLS preferred but not required. If certification is not current upon hire, employee will attend class within six months of hire date to obtain certification.
• Required to complete annual restraint education.
• Required to participate in annual Infection Prevention education.
• Required to follow Infection Prevention guidelines (i.e., proper use of isolation precautions, proper use of PPE, etc.)
• Required to follow all Employee Health protocols (i.e., annual TB skin test, annual flu vaccine, and annual employee physical (if maintaining insurance benefits) etc.)
• Required to complete annual training including HEAT, OmniCell, and Ethics.
• Required to attend all mandatory inservices including departmental meetings.
• Required to be a role model and support person for LPN’s and CNA’s.
• Required to participate in monthly PI.
• Required to have basic computer knowledge.
• Required to have the ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.
• Required to pass pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School or G.E.D. certificate accepted/Prefer an Associate degree in business.
2. Minimum 6 month’s insurance billing experience required.
3. Specific skills (computer, written, oral, communication, etc.) required.
4. Must be able to complete all task in a timely manner.
5. Knowledge of UB’s and 1500’s.
6. Have good telephone and communication skills.

GENERAL DUTIES:

1. Support your manager and administration in the implementation of the hospital’s mission, vision and overall goals.
2. Actively participate as a member of your department by providing excellent customer service, identifying areas for improvement and implementing operational changes.
3. Assist your department in providing efficient and effective patient care by actively participating in the orientation probes, your department meetings, annual and other available educational events, personal performance evaluations and focused counseling opportunities.
4. Promote high stands of performance by exhibiting compassion and professionalism at all times and by being responsible for your actions, attitude and body language.
5. Communicate in a timely and effective manner using multiple communication mediums. This includes notes, e-mails, phone calls, one-on-one interaction and participation in meetings.
6. Support performance improvement monitoring by collection data, reporting incidents, identifying patient care problems and providing performance information to your manager.
7. Assist your manager in meeting departmental budget goals, identifying capital equipment needs, and developing new strategic goals for the department.
8. Follow all departmental and hospital policies. Request clarification and guidance if needed.
9. Keep track of equipment and supplies to make sure your department retains the tools needed to provide patient care and to assure departmental resources are used wisely.
10. Manage your time to assure you clock in and out as scheduled, complete your assignments within the scheduled timeframe, and minimize changes in the departmental work schedule.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Run list to see which claims are ready to be filed. Medical necessity, charges and diagnosis is checked to see that the services rendered can be billed.
2. Any errors are sent back to Medical Records Department for corrections.
3. All claims are transmitted electronically daily.
4. Must possess an accurate understanding of applicable state and federal requirements in regards to all collection efforts, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid verification. Must be able to follow the Medicare/Medicaid /Insurance filing guidelines, some understanding for the accurate processes in billing and CPT, ICD-10 coding, reading and understanding insurance Remittance Advices, good with communication skills, knowledge of the computerized billing system.
5. Pulling Remittance Advices daily.
6. Correcting claims, adjustments and cancellation of claims are all done online.
7. Run edits on all claims and make all adjustments so that the claim can be filed as a clean claim.
8. Keep up with all the changes in fees and policies with Medicare/Medicaid/Insurance and notify the proper hospital departments.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Required to maintain a current Licensed Practical Nurse license in Louisiana.
• Required to maintain a current certification in BLS and CPI. ACLS preferred but not required. If certification is not current upon hire, employee will attend class within six months of hire date to obtain certification.
• Required to complete annual restraint education.
• Required to have IV certification.
• Required to participate in annual Infection Prevention education.
• Required to follow Infection Prevention guidelines (i.e., proper use of isolation precautions, proper use of PPE, etc.)
• Required to follow all Employee Health protocols (i.e., annual TB skin test, annual flu vaccine, and annual employee physical (if maintaining insurance benefits) etc.)
• Required to complete annual training including HEAT, OmniCell, and Ethics.
• Required to attend all mandatory inservices including departmental meetings.
• Required to be a role model and support person for CNA’s.
• Required to participate in monthly PI.
• Required to have basic computer knowledge.
• Required to have the ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.
• Required to pass pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens.

• One year in a mental health setting is preferred.
• High School graduate of GED is required.
• Certificate of attendance at an approved Technical Program, Certified Nursing Assistant, or on the job training with fulfilled competencies.
• Required to maintain a current certification in BLS and CPI.
• Required to complete annual restraint education.
• Required to participate in annual Infection Prevention education.
• Required to follow Infection Prevention guidelines (i.e., proper use of isolation precautions, proper use of PPE, etc.)
• Required to follow all Employee Health protocols (i.e., annual TB skin test, annual flu vaccine, and annual employee physical (if maintaining insurance benefits), etc.)
Required to complete annual training including HEAT, and Ethics.
• Required to attend all mandatory inservices including departmental meetings.
• Required to participate in monthly PI.
• Required to have basic computer knowledge.
• Required to have the ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.
• Required to pass pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens.

• Current Registered Nurse license in Louisiana.
• Certification in BLS, ACLS and PALS (within 6 months hire). TNCC and ENPC within 1 year of hire.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.

• Current Registered Nurse license in Louisiana or Current Louisiana license from the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners.
• Certification in BLS, ACLS and PALS, within 6 months hire.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Required to have a current certificate or have equivalent experience.
3. Required to maintain a current certification in CPI.
4. Required to complete annual restraint education.
5. Required to participate in annual Infection Prevention education.
6. Required to follow Infection Prevention guidelines (i.e., proper use of isolation precautions, proper use of PPE, etc.)
7. Required to follow all Employee Health protocols (i.e., annual TB skin test, annual flu vaccine, and annual employee physical (if maintaining insurance benefits), etc.)
8. Required to complete annual training including HEAT, and Ethics.
9. Required to attend all mandatory inservices including departmental meetings.
10. Required to be a role model and support person for other CNA’s.
11. Required to participate in monthly PI.
12. Required to have basic computer knowledge.
13. Required to have the ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
2. Required to maintain a current Registered Nurse license in Louisiana.
3. Required to maintain a current certification in BLS. ACLS preferred but not required.  If certification is not current upon hire, employee will attend class within six months of hire date to obtain certification.
4. Required to complete annual restraint education.
5. Required to participate in annual Infection Prevention education.
6. Required to follow Infection Prevention guidelines (i.e., proper use of isolation precautions, proper use of PPE, etc.)
7. Required to follow all Employee Health protocols (i.e., annual TB skin test, annual flu vaccine, and annual employee physical (if maintaining insurance benefits) etc.)
8. Required to complete annual training including HEAT, OmniCell, and Ethics.
9. Required to attend all mandatory inservices including departmental meetings.
10. Required to be a role model and support person for LPN’s and CNA’s.
11. Required to participate in monthly PI.
12. Required to have basic computer knowledge.
13. Required to have the ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.
14. Required to pass pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Administers direct patient services requiring specialized nursing skills.
2. Effectively carries out physician’s orders. Check vital signs and medication regime on assigned patients.
3. Reports changes in patient’s physical/emotional condition, reaction to medications and treatments, and signs and symptoms indicative of a complication to the Director and the physician.
4. Writes all telephone or verbal orders received immediately and arranges for the physician to sign.
5. Evaluates the patient’s nursing needs, contacts the physician regarding revision of the Plan of Treatment, stat orders, and emergency room visit reports.  Communicates with the Director the need for a continuation or discontinuation of nursing services for assigned patients.
6. Develops and implements a nursing care plan, revises and updates the field chart as necessary. Completes an Aide assignment sheet if patient requires personal care services.
7. Maintains the patient’s clinical record.

                        Documents visits daily

                        Writes progress reports, summaries to physicians, and recertifications

                        Participates in nursing audits

                        Participates in a team or case conference as assigned patients prior to recertification

8. Teaches the patients and/or family rehabilitative, restorative, therapeutic and preventative nursing procedures under the direction of the attending physician. Counsels the patient and/or family regarding the nursing needs and other related problems of the patient at home.
9. Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel.

                        Assists with orientation program

                        Assist with inservice education

                        Assist with on-the-job training

                        Assists with evaluation of Aide’s if assigned by the Director

10. Functions as a patient advocate in all decisions affecting the patient.
11. Additional duties/responsibilities as designated by the Director.

• Current Registered Nurse license in Louisiana.
• Certification in BLS, ACLS and PALS, within 6 months hire.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Willing to cross train to circulate and scrub as needed
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.

• Current Registered Nurse license in Louisiana.
• Certification in BLS, ACLS and PALS, within 6 months hire.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.

• Current Louisiana license from the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners.
• Current CPR.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.

• Graduate of approved school of Radiologic Technology and ARRT registered or registry eligible. Must have a current Louisiana State license or have applied for a temporary license to work in Louisiana as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Knowledge and operation of Radiology imaging/CT equipment. Has the ability to select technical factors to produce a quality diagnostic image. (Manual or Fixed techniques)
• Ability to accurately position patients for Radiology procedures.
• Knowledge of body anatomy and body habitus of patients.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and record maintenance/PACS knowledge.
• BLS certification required.
• CT skills needed.
• Must be flexible with schedule.
• Desire to cross-train in various modalities.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Applicant must have completed Aide course or have equivalent experience.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatments and providing related bedside patient-care service.
• Understanding of standard techniques used in providing personal services for patient and in caring for equipment and supplies.
• Good understanding of basis of asepsis and sterile techniques to avoid infection of patients and self or contamination of equipment and supplies.

• M.D., Ph.D., M.S., B.S., or Associate degree, and Current Louisiana License in clinical laboratory science

• Vascular Registry required. ECHO/ARRT registered or registry eligible.
• Minimum length of experience required or preferred for the job.
• Specific skills (computer, written, oral, communication, etc.) required or preferred for the job.
• Knowledge and operation of Ultrasound imaging equipment. Has the ability to select technical factors to produce a quality diagnostic image.
• Ability to accurately position patients for Ultrasound procedures.
• Knowledge of body anatomy and habitus.
• Basic computer skills for data entry/record maintenance and recording of ECHO exams.
• Ability to recognize life threatening conditions and implement basic life sustaining actions. BLS certification required.
• Use of PPE and lead aprons if appropriate for procedure. Wears radiation badges at neck line level to document any radiation received on a monthly basis, if necessary.
• Desire to cross-train in various modalities.
• Tolerance for high stress environment with complex, competing customer demands. Risk of exposure to infectious organisms and radiation.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and current licensure by the State of Louisiana as a registered professional nurse. Master’s degree or equivalent in demonstrated nursing experience desired.
• Experience in the budgeting process and management techniques is essential.
• Should have a minimum of five years prior experience in nursing services management.
• Should be able to demonstrate leadership, managerial ability, good interpersonal relationships and the application of sound administrative principles.
• Membership in professional organizations encouraged.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Required to maintain a current Licensed Practical Nurse license in Louisiana.
• Required to maintain a current certification in BLS and CPI. ACLS preferred but not required. If certification is not current upon hire, employee will attend class within six months of hire date to obtain certification.
• Required to complete annual restraint education.
• Required to have IV certification.
• Required to participate in annual Infection Prevention education.
• Required to follow Infection Prevention guidelines (i.e., proper use of isolation precautions, proper use of PPE, etc.)
• Required to follow all Employee Health protocols (i.e., annual TB skin test, annual flu vaccine, and annual employee physical (if maintaining insurance benefits) etc.
• Required to complete annual training including HEAT, OmniCell, and Ethics.
• Required to attend all mandatory in-services, including departmental meetings.
• Required to be a role model and support person for CNA’s.
• Required to participate in monthly PI.
• Required to have basic computer knowledge.
• Required to have the ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.
• Required to pass pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be a LMHP or LCSW or LPC having a current, valid and unrestricted license in State of Louisiana, and must comply with current, applicable scope of practice and supervisory requirements identified by respective licensing board. Can be licensed in social work, LAC, or LPC.
2. Satisfactory completion of criminal background checks.
3. Must not be excluded from participation in the Medicaid or Medicare Program, or have a finding on the Louisiana State Adverse Action List.
4. Yearly certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention.
5. Must maintain current Basic Life Support certification, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification.
6. Annual Employee Health requirements such as PPD/chest x-ray and Flu vaccine.
7. Completion of annual continuing education to include, but not limited to HEAT and Ethics.
8. Substance use disorder related experience preferred.
9. Must be able to use both hands in fine and gross manipulation of small tools, including but not limited to pen/pencil, copier, telephone, and fax. Communication is necessary to discuss and confer with staff and physicians on patient conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) having a current, valid and unrestricted license in State of Louisiana, and must comply with current, applicable scope of practice and supervisory requirements identified by respective licensing board. Can be licensed in social work, LAC, or LPC.
2. Satisfactory completion of criminal background checks.
3. Must not be excluded from participation in the Medicaid or Medicare Program, or have a finding on the Louisiana State Adverse Action List.
4. Yearly certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention.
5. Must maintain current Basic Life Support certification, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification.
6. Annual Employee Health requirements such as PPD/chest x-ray and Flu vaccine.
7. Completion of annual continuing education to include, but not limited to HEAT and Ethics.
8. Substance use disorder related experience preferred.
9. Must be able to use both hands in fine and gross manipulation of small tools, including but not limited to pen/pencil, copier, telephone, and fax. Communication is necessary to discuss and confer with staff and physicians on patient conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) having a current, valid and unrestricted license in State of Louisiana, and must comply with current, applicable scope of practice and supervisory requirements identified by respective licensing board. Can be licensed in social work, LAC, or LPC.
2. Satisfactory completion of criminal background checks.
3. Must not be excluded from participation in the Medicaid or Medicare Program, or have a finding on the Louisiana State Adverse Action List.
4. Yearly certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention.
5. Must maintain current Basic Life Support certification, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification.
6. Annual Employee Health requirements such as PPD/chest x-ray and Flu vaccine.
7. Completion of annual continuing education to include, but not limited to HEAT and Ethics.
8. Substance use disorder related experience preferred.
9. Must be able to use both hands in fine and gross manipulation of small tools, including but not limited to pen/pencil, copier, telephone, and fax. Communication is necessary to discuss and confer with staff and physicians on patient conditions.

• Experienced APRN licensed in Louisiana to join busy family practice clinic in Homer, LA
• APRN must have at least 1 year experience working in family practice clinic or 6 months experience as a mid-level provider in either the Emergency Department or Urgent Care type setting
• APRN must have a desire to work with all age groups of individuals from pediatric to geriatric populations. Should exhibit a strong desire to serve in a rural area. APRN will provide appointments in a “walk-in” style setting 4 days per week initially. Opportunity for growth and “building own practice” easily achievable. Competitive pay and benefits available. Contractual terms negotiable based on experience.

Job Summary

Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as take vitals, bathe, dress, move patients, change linens and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exhibits valuable time management skills
Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment as requested by the nursing staff, and reports any changes in patient condition.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Delivers assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN.
• Performs or assists patients with activities including personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation, transporting, and range of motion exercises, dressing/undressing, feeding, changing bandages, elimination needs, and emptying drainage devices.
• Responds to patient calls and anticipates patient needs. Assures patient safety and comfort through use of safe patient handling techniques, regular rounding, environmental maintenance, equipment maintenance, and other appropriate safety measures.
• Calculates intake and output (excluding IVs). Measures vital signs. May perform bedside blood glucose testing. Makes entries to patient health records as consistent with scope of job duties and in compliance with hospital policy.
• Initiates or assists with emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
• Performs post-mortem care.
• Sets up equipment and supplies for procedures. Prepares patients and rooms for procedures, admissions, and transfers. Discharges patients from system.
• Observes and reports information regarding any change in physical/mental condition, behavior, or status of the patient to the nurse.
• Collects and labels specimens.
• Sets up, operates, and maintains selected pieces of equipment.
• May be required to support clinical care by performing clerical functions including computer order entry, retrieval of data, maintaining unit supplies, transporting supplies / equipment/patient medications, preparing and maintaining patient charts, providing customer service and acting as the central communication source on the nursing unit and other activities as necessary.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment which requires multi-tasking activities and ongoing communication with the professional nurse. Must be able to perform under stressful conditions with a compassionate, respectful and helpful manner. Must be able to take direction from a variety of care providers. Must be organized with excellent communication skills.
• Record Patients and Telemetry in ICU log book
• Set-up patient and information for ICU bedside monitors and Telemetry patients.
• Print Monitoring and Telemetry Strips
• Make Calls to Medsurg and document telemetry alarms
• Scans Documents to the appropriate location in Patient Care. 
• Maintains professional mannerisms at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by nursing staff

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association, required within 90 days
• At least 3 months of CNA experience, preferred
• Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills, and work history required
• Basic computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Education

Required - High School diploma or equivalent

 Certifications- required within 6 months of hire

Required -Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Preferred- State Certification for ECG, ECG certificate program or equivalent

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
• Good interpersonal skills

Job Duties

• Recognizes life threatening arrhythmias and reports to the appropriate department STAT.
• Maintains visual check of monitors.
• Maintains log of patients being monitoring.
• Provides accurate information in and informative manner respecting patient’s rights.
• Interprets basic ECG strips for rate & rhythm.
• Troubleshoots & collaborates with Biomed/nurses for GE telemetry problems.
• Recognizes artifact & troubleshoots effectively.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.