http://www.healthdirection.com/ Healthcare jobs, nursing jobs, therapy jobs, medical imaging jobs and medical employment information. j-Board by combtail.com en http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301396081 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301396081 Registered Nurse (RN) http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301396341 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301396341 Registered Nurse (RN) http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301395401 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301395401 Laboratory http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301396061 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301396061 The Cardiology CRNP is responsible professionally to provide Cardiology patients with excellence of practice as demonstrated by competent, safe care mandated by internal and external standards. Responsibilities include, but not limited, to:
· Collaborative partnership with cardiologists for outpatient clinics
· Consultant for cardiac specialty to nursing staff
· Support programmatic growth in fetal cardiology and in subspecialty clinics
· Support of cardiac clinical research efforts
Experience/Education/Licensure Requirements
Two years experience in an advance practice nursing role and prior pediatric cardiac experience preferred.
Licensure to practice as a registered nurse in Pennsylvania
Licensure to practice as a certified registered nurse practitioner in Pennsylvania
American Heart Association CPR/BLS
National certification by ANCC preferred
Masters in Nursing required.
483-SCHC Pediatric - Philadelphia, PA Shift Type: Other ]]> Registered Nurse (RN) http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301355102 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301355102
Performs a variety of service and patient care activities to support the Patient Care Centers mission of providing quality health care to each patient.

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to read, write and speak English at the sixth (6th) grade level.
Basic Math skills to include, but not limited to addition, subtraction, and ratios.
Ability to provide support to patient, family members and visitors, in order to enhance comfort and security.
Ability to respond to emergencies and unpredictable situations in a calm manner while exercising good judgment.
Effective communication and interpersonal/behavioral skills.
Customer service orientation, to include skills in problem solving.

Training & Education:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Pennsylvania, CPR required.



Experience:

Experience in a patient care setting preferred.


Required Licenses:
CNA certification, CPR
888-Hahnemann - Philadelphia, PA Shift Type: Full-time ]]> Registered Nurse (RN) http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301394908 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301394908 Responsible for performing MRI examinations on patients following established parameters. Performs activities directly involved with daily operations and the MRI areas. Maintains smooth operational flow and maximum patient throughput.

Skills & Abilities:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to operate various computer applications

Training & Education:
High School graduate or GED require. Graduate of JRC-approved radiology program. Graduate of MRI certificate program required.


Experience:
At least three years experience as staff technologist required. Supervisory experience preferred. One year MRI experience preferred. Has a practical clinical knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.

Supervisory Responsibility:
None.

Required Licenses:
ARRT certified technologist. MRI certified required. CPR certified.
855-Hahnemann University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA Shift Type: Other ]]> Radiology/Medical Imaging http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301395382 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301395382
· Provide assessments and referral to patent in the Emergency Department
· Provide case management and discharge planning services to the inpatient psychiatric unit population
· Conceptualize, develop, and deliver psychosocial treatment plans
· Coordinate and conduct family / significant other meetings
· Facilitate therapeutic or psychoeducational groups


Skills & Abilities:
· Clinical assessment skills
· Interviewing skills within the emergency/inpatient settings
· Knowledge of local resources relevant to the psychiatric settings
· Presentation skills in the referral process
· Therapeutic skills with the severely mentally ill population

Training & Education:
· Minimum of a Masters degree in social work, psychology, nursing or other mental health related field



Required Licenses:
· LSW required

Experience:
· Minimum of two years experience within inpatient, outpatient or emergency psychiatric settings
· Familiarity with dually diagnosed patients
· Understanding of case management and utilization management processes

Supervisory Responsibility:
As assigned by supervisor
855-Hahnemann University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA Shift Type: Rotating ]]> Registered Nurse (RN) http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301360341 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301360341
Performs a variety of service and patient care activities to support the Patient Care Centers mission of providing quality health care to each patient.

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to read, write and speak English at the sixth (6th) grade level.
Basic Math skills to include, but not limited to addition, subtraction, and ratios.
Ability to provide support to patient, family members and visitors, in order to enhance comfort and security.
Ability to respond to emergencies and unpredictable situations in a calm manner while exercising good judgment.
Effective communication and interpersonal/behavioral skills.
Customer service orientation, to include skills in problem solving.

Training & Education:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Pennsylvania, CPR required.



Experience:

Experience in a patient care setting preferred.


Required Licenses:
CNA certification, CPR
888-Hahnemann - Philadelphia, PA Shift Type: PT1 ]]> Registered Nurse (RN) http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301395684 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301395684 Physical Therapy http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301394821 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301394821
1) To assist the surgeon in the preoperative care, operative care, and work up of patients to include:
a) Perform and record history and physical examination
b) Write routine admission orders and arrange for appropriate laboratory and x-ray studies and consultation
c) Confirm operating schedule and summarize appropriate data prior to surgery
d) Write routine preoperative and postoperative orders
e) Perform procedures such as suture removal, chest tube insertion/removal, central line insertion/removal
f) Assist in operations performed by the CT surgery team as indicated.
2) To participate in postoperative care of patients, being especially knowledgeable in the recognition of postoperative complications
a) Inform the surgeon of all changes in the patient's condition
b) Collect data and write pertinent progress notes on the chart
c) Summarize detail of patient's hospitalization
d) Make routine rounds
e) Assess the patient post-operative course and implement indicated therapy
3) Keep the surgeon informed as to the additional needs, problem areas, and all other suggestions that may be beneficial to the improvement of the department
4) Prepare and participate in weekly conference to present and discuss the surgical cases for the week
Schedule will have shifts that vary according to surgical schedule which includes a requirement to work at least one overnight shift per week with weekend schedule as seen fit by CT surgeon and the acuity of the unit. Experience/Education/Licensure Requirements

Experience
· Previous cardiac experience preferred
· Previous work experience in ICU/CCU
Required Licenses and Certificates
· Pennsylvania State CRNP License
· American Heart Association CPR
· PALS
483-SCHC Pediatric - Philadelphia, PA Shift Type: Other ]]> Registered Nurse (RN) http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301295001 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301295001 Progressive Care Unit treats patients recovering from multi-system organ failure, chronic pulmonary diseases and any other problems that may require close monitoring and/or advanced nursing care.

Patient Population Profile:
Hemodynamically stable patients with:


· Diabetic ketoacidosis
· Upper and lower GI bleeding
· Asthma
· Acute or chronic renal failure
· Respiratory insufficiency
· Sarcoidosis
· Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
· Drug overdose
· ALS
· Liver Failure


# Of Beds: Twenty (20) intermediate
Equipment used:

· Bedside EKG monitoring
· Mechanical ventilator
· Bedside pulse oximetry
· Bedside Hemodialysis
· Peak flow monitoring
· CPAP
· Chest percussion & postural drainage


Diagnostic & Treatment Modalities: Bronchoscopes, Cardiac monitoring and mechanic ventilation weaning.
Acuity Variables: Not variable. The PCU is a High Acuity Step Down unit.


The RN assesses, plan, implements and evaluates patient care and in collaboration with other health care professionals and in accordance with licensure standards. The RN provides leadership in maintaining standards of patient care, customer service, and direction of the multidisciplinary patient care team.

Prefer at least one year RN experience in a hospital setting. Graduate Nurses are welcomed at periodic intervals depending on preceptor availability Ongoing validated competency as required both generally and within unit parameters as they relate to the patient population needs. Ability to provide support to patient, family members and visitors in order to enhance comfort and security. Computer skills Effective communication and interpersonal/behavioral skills Customer service orientation skills in problem solving ACLS certification 855-Hahnemann University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA Shift Type: Nights ]]> Registered Nurse (RN) http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301390121 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301390121
The RN assesses, plan, implements and evaluates patient care and in collaboration with other health care professionals and in accordance with licensure standards. The RN provides leadership in maintaining standards of patient care, customer service, and direction of the multidisciplinary patient care team.

Prefer at least one year RN experience in a hospital setting. Graduate Nurses are welcomed at periodic intervals depending on preceptor availability Ongoing validated competency as required both generally and within unit parameters as they relate to the patient population needs. Ability to provide support to patient, family members and visitors in order to enhance comfort and security. Computer skills Effective communication and interpersonal/behavioral skills Customer service orientation skills in problem solving ACLS certification 855-Hahnemann University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA Shift Type: 12 Hour Night ]]> Registered Nurse (RN) http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301339301 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301339301
Performs a variety of service and patient care activities to support the Patient Care Centers mission of providing quality health care to each patient.

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to read, write and speak English at the sixth (6th) grade level.
Basic Math skills to include, but not limited to addition, subtraction, and ratios.
Ability to provide support to patient, family members and visitors, in order to enhance comfort and security.
Ability to respond to emergencies and unpredictable situations in a calm manner while exercising good judgment.
Effective communication and interpersonal/behavioral skills.
Customer service orientation, to include skills in problem solving.

Training & Education:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Pennsylvania, CPR required.



Experience:

Experience in a patient care setting preferred.


Required Licenses:
CNA certification, CPR
888-Hahnemann - Philadelphia, PA Shift Type: Full-time ]]> Registered Nurse (RN) http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301392724 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301392724
Assumes leadership position in directing & managing clinical and support positions within the outpatient clinic and assists the Director of Operations, Cardiac Services, with daily operations and patient flow processes. Maintains appropriate staffing levels to ensure timely and efficient completion of job functions. Oversee, maintain, and support the patient scheduling system, registration process, patient flow, patient medical records & correspondence and billing functions. Identify, address and resolve patient complaints/problems in an appropriate, efficient and timely manner within scope of authority. Supervise processes for receiving and documenting clinical telephone calls. Acts as clinical/administrative resource to outpatient clinic staff.

Skills & Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to maintain customer service expectations with service recovery adaptability Knowledge of team dynamics and ability to use intervention strategies to promote good team process, distribute task leadership roles within the department and guide staff toward the achievement of desired outcomes. Ability to establish meaningful goals and action plans, and facilitate action to accomplish goals. Effective communication and interpersonal/behavioral skills. Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate verbally and in writing. Willingness to share information and knowledge with others in an effort to remove communication barriers. Demonstrated commitment to the personal growth and development of self and others Ability to independently take appropriate action as situations warrant Knowledge of performance improvement tools and techniques Ability to manage competing demands Demonstrated ability to function with flexibility and to develop creative alternatives Sensitivity to diversity issues and respect for individual differences Demonstrated respected clinical familiarity Demonstrated ability to model Tenet's 9 Standards of Performance Required: Current licensure by Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support/CPR Minimum of three years experience in progressively responsible positions Preferred: Management, supervisory experience 483-SCHC Pediatric - Philadelphia, PA Shift Type: Days ]]> Registered Nurse (RN) http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301388961 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301388961 The 20NT Progressive Coronary Care Unit is a 48 bed unit designed and staffed to provide for, but not limited to, patients who require telemetry monitoring. Every bed has invasive and non-invasive blood pressure and pulse oximetry monitoring capabilities.

The 20NT serves stable Adult and Geriatric medical cardiology patient populations who do not require critical monitoring. Also, stable post cardiac catheterization, PTCA and EPS study patients are admitted to this unit.


The RN assesses, plan, implements and evaluates patient care and in collaboration with other health care professionals and in accordance with licensure standards. The RN provides leadership in maintaining standards of patient care, customer service, and direction of the multidisciplinary patient care team.

Prefer at least one year RN experience in a hospital setting. Graduate Nurses are welcomed at periodic intervals depending on preceptor availability Ongoing validated competency as required both generally and within unit parameters as they relate to the patient population needs. Ability to provide support to patient, family members and visitors in order to enhance comfort and security. Computer skills Effective communication and interpersonal/behavioral skills Customer service orientation skills in problem solving ACLS certification 855-Hahnemann University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA Shift Type: 12 Hour Night ]]> Registered Nurse (RN) http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301390442 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301390442
**On call- evenings and weekends**
Graduate of accredited cardiovascular program. Pediatric echocardiography experience preferred. BLS required. Ability to work well with children and put them at ease. Excellent communications skills.
Required Licenses:

RDCS or RCS/RCVT certified

868- St. Christopher's Hospital for Children - Philadelphia, PA Shift Type: Rotating ]]> Laboratory http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301389581 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301389581 Registered Nurse (RN) http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301389524 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301389524 Registered Nurse (RN) http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301389121 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301389121 The Emergency Department PNP is professionally responsible to provide the patients with excellence of practice as demonstrated by competent, safe care mandated by standards set forth by St. Christopher's Hospital for Children policies/procedures, nursing policies/procedures, JCAHO Standards, PNP Scope of Practice and Standards. The Nurse Practitioner is a member of a multidisciplinary team that provides clinical services within a model of family centered care, engages in research activities and educates multidisciplinary professionals. This PNP provides leadership for the staff of the Emergency Department and clinical management of patients cared for in the Emergency Department. The PNP practice takes place in the Emergency Department. However, St. Christopher's extends practice privileges to other settings within SCHC when patients in those settings are in need of evaluation and acute intervention.

Skills & Abilities:
The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner shall be an integral part of the Emergency Medicine team, directly supervised by the Emergency Medicine physicians and Pediatricians in the Emergency Department.

Administrative
Perform the role of clinical lead PNP in conjunction with the Department director, Medical Director, and Director of Urgent care including the following responsibilities: Scheduling of all PNP shifts Orientation of all new PNPs to the department as well as to job responsibilities Supervision in conjunction with department designee of continued education of PNPs Attendance at Department operations meeting monthly Assistance with assessment of Focused Professional Practice Evaluation as well as Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation Assistance with Departmental quality projects Education and ongoing training in conjunction with Director of Child Protection and ED Director of Child Protection of PNPs in the role of SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) i. Assist with development and maintenance of a dedicated PCP SANE program



Clinical
1. Perform patient assessment, including physical examination on designated patients.

2. Present a medical plan to the Emergency Medicine or Pediatric Attending, based on initial and ongoing clinical assessment

3. After discussion with the Attending or in clinical situations that are protocol driven:

· Implement a medical management plan
· Initiate and coordinate appropriate consultation services and diagnostic interventions
· Initiate and coordinate appropriate therapeutic interventions
4. Relate to families and patients as a responsible member of the Emergency Medicine team and when appropriate as the designee of the Emergency Medicine Attending.

Education:
1. Assist in the education of house staff

· Supervise the performance of house staff as a designee of the Emergency Medicine/Pediatrician attending
2. Assist in the education of the nursing staff
3. Assist in the education of patients and families
Position Requirements:
Training & Education:
Masters in Nursing

Experience:
Three year's experience in an advance practice nursing role or prior pediatric intensive care experience

Required Licenses:
Licensure to practice as a registered nurse in Pennsylvania
License to practice as a certified registered nurse practitioner in Pennsylvania
American Heart Association BLS and PALS required
SCHC Medical Staff Privileges as an Allied Health Professional

483-SCHC Pediatric - Philadelphia, PA Shift Type: Varied ]]> Registered Nurse (RN) http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301388261 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.healthdirection.com/job.php?job=301388261 Registered Nurse (RN)