St. Luke's University Health Network

General

• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
• Performs assessment of the mental and physical status of all assigned patients.
• Implements, evaluates, and documents patient care interventions and patient responses as required.
• Demonstrates accountability for initiating and maintaining the multi-disciplinary treatment plans, assuring that all elements are reviewed and revised as required.
• Assesses patient/family learning needs and provides and documents psycho-educational interventions by utilizing a variety of therapeutic programming modalities (nursing education groups, individual sessions, etc).
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge base of psychopharmacology.
• Demonstrates appropriate skill as a member of the Control Team, in responding to agitation/violent behavior of individuals requiring verbal de-escalation and/or physical restraint.
• Demonstrates competence in caring for the patient requiring restraints or seclusion.

Experienced Registered Nurse, In-Patient Behavioral Health and Recovery Center, Multiple Campuses

• Performs in depth, systematic assessment of all assigned patients
• Formulates collaborative and individualized plan of care and identifies expected patient outcomes, using the nursing process
• Prioritizes patient care consistently utilizing available resources cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice
• Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers
• Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external)
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code

Graduate Nurse, Acute Care, Med Surg Internship

• Formulates collaborative and individualized plan of care and identifies expected patient outcomes, using the nursing process
• Monitors and assesses the clinical status of patient, provides accurate documentation
• Demonstrates competency in the administration and knowledge of medications, and blood products
• Monitors hemodynamic status of patients and responds appropriately
• Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code

Experienced Registered Nurse, Catheterization Laboratory

• Provides individual patient care based on the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Assesses and monitors patient during procedures including but not limited to: TEE, Pharmacologic echo, stress testing and other diagnostic testing as assigned
• Documents adequately on pertinent data sheets
• Performs venipuncture as required for testing
• Assists physicians with orders and physical assessment of patients and documents assessments
• Administers medications for procedures and documents appropriately
• Maintains all crash carts
• Provides follow-up telephone calls post procedure for ongoing quality improvement and customer service
• Documents and reports any unusual findings to the manager
• Assists with performing pacemaker teachings and reports abnormal findings to physicians

Cardiology Registered Nurse, Full Time

• Utilizes clinical assessment skills and available technology to assist the bedside clinical team in timely identification of potential patient clinical deterioration
• Demonstrates competence in the predictive analytic model and articulates understanding of each type of alert to include Sepsis Time Zero, Deterioration Index, etc
• Documents precisely in Epic the outcome of each encounter with clinical staff
• Partners with bedside nurses/clinicians effectively to inform, coach and support onsite nurses/clinicians, cultivating a therapeutic team approach.
• Clearly articulates reasons for the communication and interventions to clinical staff
• Formulates collaborative and individualized plan of care and identifies expected patient outcomes, using the nursing process
• Effectively communicates to VRC team members through formal handoffs including patient concerns to the oncoming staff
• Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs
• Complies with established chain of command for work-related problems
• Participates in identifying unit needs and support unit goals and objectives

Virtual Acute Care Registered Nurse, Part Time Evenings

• Responsible for remotely monitoring all patients within the Network and in-home settings where Epic, Masimo, Patient Safety Net, etc. are utilized.
• Notifies nursing and providers of any clinical concerns in a timely manner to facilitate real time, proactive clinical decision making and compliance with protocols.
• Utilizes clinical assessment skills and available technology to assist the bedside clinical team in timely identification of potential patient clinical deterioration.
• Clearly articulates reasons for the communication and interventions to clinical staff.
• Formulates collaborative and individualized plan of care and identifies expected patient outcomes, using the nursing process.
• Effectively communicates to VRC team members through formal handoffs including patient concerns to the oncoming staff.

Acute Care Registered Nurse, Part Time Nights

Technician

• An ophthalmic technician is a medical professional who works alongside an optometrist or ophthalmologist to provide patient care in the field of eye care.
• Conduct preliminary eye exams, such as screening for vision problems or measuring intraocular pressure.
• Administers diagnostic tests and procedures, such as OCT, retinal photography or visual field testing.
• Educate patients about eye care and vision health, such as the proper use of contact lenses or eyeglasses.
• Prepare patients for surgeries and assist in ophthalmic procedures under the direct supervision of the provider.
• Responsible for the set-up and maintenance schedule of equipment.

Ophthalmic Technician

Primary Care Physician

• Provides healthcare services to patients under supervision and/or in collaboration with the attending physician
• Includes medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, and referrals
• Competent in the assessment, treatment, counseling, and education of patients
• Evaluates, develops, and implements appropriate patient management and treatment plans
• Coordinates and communicates patient care effectively with other healthcare professionals
• Provides high quality health care based on best practice and/or evidenced based medicine
• Conduct virtual care services
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops and publications
• Participates in the teaching of multidisciplinary students and physician residents & fellows
• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective use of resources

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Primary Care

Clinical Specialist

• Answers telephones, prioritizes clinical triage calls, follows clinical protocols, and coordinates services, as needed.
• Verifies patient demographic information and accurately enters the updated information into electronic health record.
• Serves as an escalation point for clinical patient issues and other POD team members requiring clinical support, and provides clinical advice based on clinical protocols and procedures.
• Manages and responds to escalated electronic patient messages whenever not answering inbound patient calls and uses clinical judgment to prioritize and accommodate patients.
• Creates a positive patient experience at every encounter, attempting to independently resolve any issues or concerns of the patient at the time of the phone call, within the scope of the role.
• Consistently meets productivity, schedule adherence, and quality standards as set by the Access Center.
• Utilizes all resources and guidelines at his/her disposal to effectively assess, prioritize, advise, schedule appointments, or refer calls when necessary to the appropriate medical facility or personnel.
• Accurately documents symptoms/complaints, nursing assessment, advice provided, and patient/caller response.
• Partners with other Access Center teams/PODs and respective practice clinical team on behalf of the patient to assist with clinical concerns, medication refills, or scheduling appointments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Clinical Triage Specialist, Registered Nurse – Full Time Evenings/Night

Patient Access Representative

• Responsible to correctly identify/validate the choosing of patients in hospital information system to maintain the integrity and accuracy of electronic medical records.
• Responsible for the patient registration (pre-reg and post-reg needs) including all necessary demographic information.
• Greets/directs patients and visitors for the entire facility.
• Answers internal and external calls and dispenses appropriate information.
• Responsible for onboarding and assisting patients with Welcome Kiosk and On My Way technology at network locations.

Patient Access Representative, Part Time, Evenings

• Performs laboratory tests according to established protocols and procedures
• Operates and performs maintenance on laboratory instrumentation per established policies and procedures
• Performs quality control testing and documents corrective action per established policy
• Troubleshoots instrumentation with the aid of consulting technical services with proper documentation
• Follows established policies regarding accurate documentation of laboratory results in the laboratory information system, instrument records, and other quality assurance data
• Follows established policies regarding proper reporting and documentation of critical values
• Teaches/trains new employees. Assist in competency assessment
• Monitors inventory of supplies and orders supplies as necessary. Keeps adequate inventory
• Implements computer downtime procedures when necessary
• Organizes and prioritizes daily workload in order to complete assigned tasks in a timely fashion

MT/MLT/MLS, Full Time, Evenings

Therapist

• Evaluates plans and administers physical therapy treatment programs for referred patients
• Restores function, gives pain relief and prevents disability following disease, injury or loss of body part
• Performs and documents initial patient evaluations thoroughly and accurately in a timely fashion
• Establishes realistic, attainable short-term and long-term goals with each patient
• Performs therapeutic exercises effectively and appropriately
• Implements, and revises as necessary, effective progressive treatment programs taking evaluative findings into consideration
• Administers therapeutic modalities and programs appropriately and effectively, including hot/cold pack, ultrasound, massage, electrical stimulation, whirlpool and wound care
• Fits assistive, prosthetic and orthotic devices and provides appropriate training
• Performs appropriate discharge planning, instructs patients and family member(s) in home programs
• Documents accurately, in a timely manner, including initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries
• Provides on-premises supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants and aides
• Assists in orienting new staff Physical Therapists
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment and knowledge of growth and development appropriate to the age of the patient treated

Physical Therapist, Acute Rehab

• Responds to medical emergencies with an RN and transports patient to ED
• Responds to critical patient situations
• Sets up and assists with operating specialty equipment
• Performs clinical procedures within scope of practice
• Performs EKG’s, glucometry, phlebotomy, point of care testing, and collects/sends specimens
• Performs quality control checks as appropriate
• Performs out of bed/back to bed as appropriate
• Accepts responsibility for providing safe appropriate quality patient care
• Communicates new orders, change in patient’s condition, and unit concerns with the unit based team
• Restocks unit supplies as needed
• Performs patient observations under the direction and supervision of the RN
• Performs code cart, defibrillator, and unit specific maintenance duties
• Assists with gynecological exams
• Applies, maintains and removes immobilization devices prn
• Performs CPR

ED Tech – PT, 16 hours/week, Nights

• Provides patient-centered high quality exams such as Transthoracic Adult and Pediatric (if indicated), Transesophageal and Stress Echo utilizing modalities of M-mode, two-dimensional and doppler
• Provides the total patient exam experience according to the Policy and Procedures of echocardiography for the network
• Assists the performing physician during appropriate exams
• Completion of ACC annual department and hospital wide competency
• Assists in gathering and recording Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement as requested for ICAEL Accreditation
• Responsible for cleanliness of workspace, equipment, and restocking supplies in work area
• Cross training for assisting with EKG’s, placement of holter monitors and event monitors and assisting with stress testing
• Exhibits knowledge and ability to process echo images and documentation into the echo structured reporting system
• Possesses knowledge of insurance codes, cardiology procedures, and required paperwork for all procedures and department requirements
• Maintains equipment in good working condition and secures repairs at the direction of the Manager of Cardiology

Registered Echo Technologist, Part Time

Health Coordinator

• Responsible for working with the Department of Community Health to ensure evidence-based initiatives
• Collaborate with community health staff and organizations to meet health needs
• Develop and present health education programs
• Assist in purchasing supplies and resources for initiatives
• Collect and report program-specific data for communities across the network