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.

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possess an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
2. Current Louisiana license
3. Minimum of 5 years clinical experience
4. Previous nursing and case management experience preferred
5. BLS, CPI, ACLS, and PALS within 6 months of hire date
6. Must be able to work 12 hour shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintains correct census and number of staff members at all times.
2. Supervises all team members providing patient care including RN’s, LPN’s, CNA’s, PCT’s, orderlies and members of the ancillary departments.
3. Manages call-ins from nursing staff and schedules appropriate replacement as per census.
4. Responds to all hospital “Codes” and documents appropriately.
5. Assists physicians with appropriate admission status and documentation.
6. Effectively manages resources including equipment and supplies, while identifying needs.
7. Works closely with pharmacy in preparing medications, accessing night locker, retrieving medications for nursing staff and relaying physician and patient needs.
8. Utilizes nursing assessment skills and competencies in preparing assignments, including restraint use and pediatric care, while ensuring patient safety and quality of care.
9. Attends and completes annual education requirements.
10. Communicates directly with Manager of Emergency Preparedness, CNO, and CEO regarding imminent adverse weather conditions, transfers from other hospitals due to pandemic, diversion guidelines, and other situations which may arise during shift.
11. Additions or changes to the ‘House Supervisor’ job description and responsibilities may be updated at any time per the recommendations of the Clinical Nurse Manager, CNO or CEO. Any changes will be immediately relayed to the Supervisor.

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

• 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.

• 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 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent with appropriate training.
• Experience as a phlebotomist preferred for the job.
• Formal phlebotomy training preferred.
• Must be able to communicate orally. Must be able to write legibly.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Collect blood specimens skillfully according to policy and procedure.
• Evaluate laboratory specimens promptly and proficiently.
• Participate in all aspects of the work schedule.
• Maintain laboratory records and equipment including computer data entry.
• Conduct self in a professional manner at all times; follow uniform policy.
• File laboratory records and make findings available to M.D.
• Use good body mechanics when lifting or moving patients, equipment, supplies, etc.
• Follow safety rules and regulations for the department and hospital.
• Assist in inventory and purchasing of laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Participate in all appropriate department and hospital in-services and continuing education.
• Perform venipunctures, capillary punctures, and throat swabs, and nasopharyngeal swabs.
• Verify medical necessity for outpatients where indicated.
• Transport patients as needed.
• Enter orders and specimens into LIS.

• 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.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, and consults RN, MD, and FNP as needed; notifies appropriate staff of changes in the patient’s condition.
2. Monitors patient’s vital signs; demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring and identifies arrhythmias.
3. Maintains accurate and continued nursing documentation.
4. Treats patients, visitor, and staff with courtesy and respect.

5. Prepares and reviews discharge instructions with patients and families.
6. Starts IV’s; hangs, monitors, and discontinues IV fluids when ordered.
7. Ensures adequate stock of supplies and properly functioning equipment; keeps work areas clean and neat.
8. Willingly assists other departments with tasks when asked.
9. Assists staff and physicians with procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
2. Required to maintain a current Licensed Practical Nurse license in Louisiana.
3. Required to maintain a current certification in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and CPI. If not certified on hire, ACLS, PALS, and CPI are required within 6 months of hire.
4. Required to have IV certification.
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, annual employee physical for benefits, etc.)
8. Required to attend all mandatory inservices including departmental meetings.
9. Required to be a role model and support person for LPN’s and CNA’s.
10. Required to participate in monthly PI.
11. Required to have basic computer knowledge.
12. Required to have the ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.
13. Required to pass pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens.
14. Required to complete annual education courses (i.e., HEAT, OmniCell, and Ethics).
15. Required to complete annual restraint education.

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.
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. Substance use disorder related experience preferred.
8. 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.

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)

IT Technician

We are seeking an IT Help Desk Technician to support and troubleshoot the day-to-day technology issues of our end users, including but not limited to desktop applications, custom applications, and computer hardware.

As an IT Help Desk Technician you will:

Respond to hardware and software support issues from hospital employees

Provide support for phone/voicemail, printers, mobile devices etc.

Set up and configure new computers

Install application software

Set up/remove user accounts on systems (network, email, phone, security, etc.)

Work with vendors to help resolve technical issues

Collaborate on departmental projects

Perform miscellaneous related duties and other duties as assigned

Successful candidates will possess:

Experience with ActiveDirectory and Windows Domain environments

Understanding of enterprise level networking

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills

Ability to problem-solve and think creatively

Ability to work collaboratively and independently on assigned duties

Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments

Strong Customer Service

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Has successfully completed a 2-year RHIT program or a 4-year RHIA program or CCS credentialed.
2. One (1) year of coding experience preferred.
3. Familiar with DRGs and coding guidelines and how documentation impacts DRG assignment.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Inpatient Coding – Codes inpatient records according to ICD-10-CM Coding Classification Standards to assure accurate DRG assignment.
2. Facilities clinical documentation improvement through the identification of documentation issues: has extensive day to day interaction with providers, coding staff, and case management.
3. Reviews the quality of documentation in the patient medical record to enhance quality of care, ensure accurate data reporting to regulatory agencies and appropriate reimbursement.
4. Pending Lists – Maintains weekly pending lists to assure all complete charts are coded in a timely manner.
5. Performance Improvement – Performs coding performance improvement reviews according to the HIM Department’s Performance Improvement Plan.
6. Assumes additional duties as assigned by the Department Manager.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate from Approved School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
2. Currently licensed by the State of Louisiana Board of Nursing.
3. Minimum three years of clinical experience within ICU health care environment.
4. Must be able to communicate effectively: oral/voice, telephone, written, and computers, is required for the job.
5. Required to maintain a current Registered Nurse license in Louisiana.
6. Required to maintain a current certification in BLS, ACLS, PALS and CPI.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current registration with the State Board of Examiners without restriction.
2. Training and Experience: Required one year of nursing experience as a staff nurse in which principles and methods involved in patient care were practiced.
3. Job Knowledge: Must possess a thorough knowledge of general nursing theory and practice.
4. Workers Supervised: Home Health aides, LPN’s and others as assigned periodically.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Registered Nurse will provide or supervise skilled nursing service in accordance with physician’s orders.  The RN makes the initial evaluation visit, regularly re-evaluates the patient’s nursing needs, initiates the plan of treatment and necessary revisions, provides those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skill, initiates appropriate and rehabilitative nursing procedures, prepares clinical and progress notes, coordinates services, informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s condition and needs, counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs, participates in in-service education programs in accordance with the Board of Nursing requirements for re-licensure.

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 and CPI. ACLS and PALS preferred but not required.  If certification is not current upon hire, employee will attend class within six months of hire date to obtain certification.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit’s standards of care. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization; remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect.

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.