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What's next for you is the first priority for us! With over 45 programs from associate to doctoral degrees, South University is a private institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities that spark the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population.&nbsp; Our 120-year story—past, present and future—is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to the students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Online and at our 8 locations and 2 learning sites, we take pride in our welcoming environment; one-on-one support and personalized attention that helps students define goals and identify the means to pursue them. Our small classes feature hands-on experiences that not only shape students’ skills and excellence in their chosen fields but also shape their characters through encouraging community involvement, volunteerism and the pursuit of life-long learning.&nbsp;&nbsp; Visit <a href="http://www.southuniversity.edu&nbsp;today" target="_blank">www.southuniversity.edu&nbsp;today</a> to learn more about what makes us stand apart as a place to Belong, Believe and Become, a place where you can make a difference in the lives of students eager to learn and grow. South University, the right direction for a brighter future.Benefits: *Medical *Dental *Vision FSA/HSA Tuition Assistant Program Long/Short Term Disability Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program401K Match&nbsp; &nbsp;Paid Time Off 12 Paid Holidays * includes domestic partner coverage POSITION SUMMARY:The instructor facilitates meaningful learning of the course competencies in the curriculum and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment. They provide education through learning-centered instruction that will enable graduates to fulfill the evolving needs of the marketplace. They encourage a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning and ethics as well as personal and professional development. The Chair of the Admissions Committee is responsible for oversight of all admissions processes of the South University‐Physician Assistant Program. The Principal Faculty will work with the Program Director to ensure that the program meets all ARC‐PA accreditation standards pertaining to fair practices other admissions related standards. The Principal Faculty should work in synergy with their counterpart at PA programs on other South University campuses.Incumbent must assure that the South University philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion - is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position. KEY JOB ELEMENTS:<ul><li>Serves as the Chair of the Program’s Admissions Committee. Schedules and leads all Admissions Committee meetings (to be held at least quarterly).</li><li>Directs all admissions academic processes to include submission of all proposals for admissions requirements/policy changes, oversight of annual admissions cycle, serving as admissions subject matter expert for the program.</li><li>Provides analyses of program’s admissions processes to include an annual admissions report as a component of the program’s ongoing self‐assessment process.</li><li>Coordinates and serves as faculty advisor to the Student Ambassador Program.</li><li>Provides teaching and instruction in the PA program including:</li></ul><ul><ul><li>Coordination of instruction for a minimum of 6 courses annually.</li><li>Lecturing in areas of clinical and/or professional expertise.</li><li>Providing academic advising as a Small Group Facilitator and Student Advisor.</li></ul></ul><ul><li>Assists with curriculum development, which includes the design and implementation of the curriculum.</li><li>Assists with ongoing curriculum evaluation and improvement.</li><li>Performs student evaluations of objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs), lab practicals, as well as clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and technical skills sessions during the didactic and clinical phases of the program. </li><li>Evaluates student performance of submitted assignments, including written clinical documentation, evidence-based medicine research, and health literacy projects.</li><li>Creates examinations for courses and maps exam questions to ARC-PA accreditation standards and the NCCPA Content Blueprint.</li><li>Provides input to assist with accreditation activities, as well as ongoing program evaluation and mission statement review.</li><li>Engages in service, community and campus relations, and scholarly activities appropriate to the role of a Principal Faculty (Full-time) member.</li><li>Participates in faculty development opportunities each year as required in the areas of teaching and academic administration.</li><li>Assists with clinical site development and clinical site monitoring.</li><li>Provides remedial instruction as needed.</li><li>Assists with other responsibilities as determined by the Directors of Didactic/Clinical Education, Program Director, and/or the Campus Leadership.</li><li>Performs duties as assigned and outlined in the Faculty job description and in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.</li></ul>REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>Terminal Degree as a Physician Assistant; Current NCCPA Certification and State Licensure as a PA.</li><li>1-2 years academic experience highly preferred; 2 years clinical experience required.</li><li>Experience in PA/medical classroom teaching preferred.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.&nbsp; </li><li>Strong interpersonal skills with student and staff populations.</li><li>Superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivation skills.</li><li>Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite, ExamSoft, and WebAdMIT.</li></ul>ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description. The individual must be able to travel out of the local area with an occasional overnight stay to participate in a variety of conferences and meetings. South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive. Apply Now <h4>Other details</h4><ul><li> Job Family All Positions</li><li> Pay Type Salary</li><li> Required Education Master’s Degree</li></ul>

South University

Physician Assistant Faculty and Chair of Admissions

What's next for you is the first priority for us! With over 45 programs from associate to doctoral degrees, South University is a private institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities that spark the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population.&nbsp; Our 120-year story—past, present and future—is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to the students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Online and at our 8 locations and 2 learning sites, we take pride in our welcoming environment; one-on-one support and personalized attention that helps students define goals and identify the means to pursue them. Our small classes feature hands-on experiences that not only shape students’ skills and excellence in their chosen fields but also shape their characters through encouraging community involvement, volunteerism and the pursuit of life-long learning.&nbsp;&nbsp; Visit <a href="http://www.southuniversity.edu&nbsp;today" target="_blank">www.southuniversity.edu&nbsp;today</a> to learn more about what makes us stand apart as a place to Belong, Believe and Become, a place where you can make a difference in the lives of students eager to learn and grow. South University, the right direction for a brighter future.Benefits: *Medical *Dental *Vision FSA/HSA Tuition Assistant Program Long/Short Term Disability Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program401K Match&nbsp; &nbsp;Paid Time Off 12 Paid Holidays * includes domestic partner coverage SUMMARY:The Program Director is a member of the faculty (rank commensurate with experience) who also holds an administrative appointment related to managing a specific program or programs.&nbsp; Responsibilities include: classroom instruction, day-to-day program operations, assisting students toward successful program completion and staffing the classroom with instructors who support the mission of the University. The Program Director is co-responsible with the Campus Director of Academic Affairs for the fiscal wellbeing of the program as it relates to education and helping to maintain/grow enrollment.&nbsp; The Program Director also participates in activities that promote the stature of the department and the campus and abides by the mandates set by Education Management Corporation, the South University Board of Managers, University Chancellor, University Vice President – Academic Affairs, Campus Director, and the local Executive Committee.KEY JOB ELEMENTS:<ul><li>Perform instructional duties as assigned as outlined in the Faculty job description and in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.</li><li>Select and develop Program Advisory Council (PAC) that meets at least once per year.</li><li>Participates in faculty development each year as required.</li><li>Select, train, develop, manage, and lead regular and adjunct faculty according to the guidelines provided by the Campus Director of Academic Affairs, the Program Chair and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the University/Campus.</li><li>Effectively administer and grow the Anesthesiologist Assistant program including curriculum development, student registration/advisement, community relations and campus relations. </li><li>Support University programs designed to achieve student completion rates as outlined in the five-year strategic plan.</li><li>Collaborate with other Academic Program Directors within own school and across schools and with the Department Chair re: scheduling, sharing faculty, curriculum and other.</li><li>Notification of expected or unexpected substantive change within the program and of any change in institutional accreditation status or legal authority to provide postsecondary education.</li><li>Assures full compliance with federal, state and accrediting body standards and regulations, as well as adhering to all policies and procedures.</li><li>Facilitates the submission of required programmatic fees and documentation, including reports of graduation rates, performance on state licensing or certification examinations and employment rates.</li><li>Assures compliance with accreditation criteria within two years or the length of the program, whichever is shorter.</li><li>In the absence of a Department Chair for the Anesthesiologist Assistant program, is co-responsible, with the Dean of the College of Health Professions, for accreditation activities on his/her campus which are normally handled by the Department Chair.&nbsp; </li><li>Supervise those activities of the faculty and administrative staff that are in direct support of the Anesthesiologist Assistant program.</li><li>Organize, administer, continuously review, plan, and develop processes that ensure general effectiveness of didactic education in the program.</li><li>Have regular contact with all entities that participate in the education of the students</li><li>Ensure that continuous and competent medical guidance for the clinically related program components is provided, so that:<ul><li>Supervised clinical instruction meets current standards of acceptable practice</li><li>Anesthesiologist assistant students learn, develop, and practice the knowledge and skills essential to successful professional interactions with physicians in the medical workplace.</li></ul></li></ul> <ul><li>Ensure that continuous and competent educational guidance is provided, so that the didactic demands placed by the clinical educational environment are adequately addressed by classroom curriculum design.</li><li>Other responsibilities as determined by the Campus Director of Academic Affairs and Department Chair</li></ul>OITION REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>Academic leadership experience in a university setting.</li><li>Must be Anesthesiologist Assistant certified by the NCCAA or its successor.</li><li>Hold a graduate degree in education, administration, medicine, or the medical basic sciences.</li><li>Have the requisite knowledge and skills to administer the classroom/academic aspects of the program; and have the requisite knowledge and skills to administer the operation of the overall program.</li><li>Teaching experience in a university.</li><li>Ability to read, understand, interpret and implement accreditation criteria and state agency regulations.</li><li>Ability to resolve inquiries and complaints from employees, students, regulatory agencies, or members of the academic or business community.</li><li>Ability to effectively present information to faculty, academic and campus leaders, corporate leaders, and public groups.</li><li>Experience with computerized administrative systems. Proficient with the use of standard office applications on personal computers.</li></ul>WORK ENVIRONMENT:The individual must be able to travel out of the local area with an occasional overnight stay to participate in a variety of conferences and meetings. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds. The vision requirements include ability to adjust focus and close vision.South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.&nbsp;&nbsp; Apply Now <h4>Other details</h4><ul><li> Job Family All Positions</li><li> Pay Type Salary</li><li> Required Education Master’s Degree</li></ul>

Anesthesiologist Asst - Program Director - Anesthesiologist Asst

What's next for you is the first priority for us! With over 45 programs from associate to doctoral degrees, South University is a private institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities that spark the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population.&nbsp; &nbsp;Our 120-year story—past, present and future—is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to the students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Online and at our 8 locations and 2 learning sites, we take pride in our welcoming environment; one-on-one support and personalized attention that helps students define goals and identify the means to pursue them. Our small classes feature hands-on experiences that not only shape students’ skills and excellence in their chosen fields but also shape their characters through encouraging community involvement, volunteerism and the pursuit of life-long learning.&nbsp;&nbsp; Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.southuniversity.edu&nbsp;today" target="_blank">www.southuniversity.edu&nbsp;today</a> to learn more about what makes us stand apart as a place to Belong, Believe and Become, a place where you can make a difference in the lives of students eager to learn and grow.&nbsp;&nbsp;South University, the right direction for a brighter future.&nbsp;&nbsp;Benefits: *Medical *Dental *Vision&nbsp; FSA/HSA Tuition Assistant Program&nbsp; Long/Short Term Disability Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program401K Match&nbsp; &nbsp;Paid Time Off 12 Paid Holidays * includes domestic partner coverage POSITION SUMMARY:&nbsp; The Assistant Director of Clinical Education is responsible in conjunction with the Director of Clinical Education for oversight of all aspects of the clinical phase of the Physician Assistant Program. It is expected that the Assistant Director of Clinical Education will provide effective leadership toward consistently meeting program and Student Learning Outcomes related to the clinical phase of the program. The Assistant Director of Clinical Education will work with the Director of Clinical Education and other members of the PA faculty to ensure that the program’s clinical phase is in compliance with all ARC-PA accreditation standards pertaining to supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPEs). The Assistant Director of Clinical Education will also work in synergy with their counterparts at other South University PA programs. &nbsp;The Assistant Director of Clinical Education is a member of the faculty (rank commensurate with experience) with the Physician Assistant Program.The incumbent must assure that the South University philosophy is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position, which includes quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and maintenance of an environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking, and expansionKEY JOB ELEMENTS:<ul><li>Coordinates clinical curriculum development, which includes the design and implementation of the clinical phase of the program with the program’s Student Learning Outcomes and PA competencies.</li><li>Collaborates with all members of the program’s clinical education team (CET).</li><li>Conducts ongoing assessment and improvement of the clinical curriculum which includes evaluation of student performance, preceptor performance, and clinical site quality.</li><li>Collaborates with the Director of Clinical Education and clinical education team to design and implement an ongoing clinical site development and clinical site monitoring plan to ensure the program has adequate SCPE sites.</li><li>Assists in managing faculty coordination by assigning clinical coursework/SCPEs to instructional faculty and preceptors.</li><li>Provides teaching and instruction in the PA program including:</li></ul><ul><li>Overseeing coordination of instruction for all clinical courses and rotations annually.</li><li>Lecturing in areas of clinical and/or professional expertise.</li><li>Providing academic advising as a Small Group Facilitator and Student Advisor.</li></ul><ul><li>Provides input to assist with accreditation activities, as well as ongoing program evaluation and mission statement review.</li><li>Participates in the program’s admissions process to include open houses, student evaluation (through application review and candidate interviews), and student selection meetings.</li><li>Collaborates with the Director of Didactic Education on ongoing assessment of student performance toward attaining the program’s Student Learning Outcomes.</li><li>Engages in service,community and campus relations,PAC meetings, and scholarly activities appropriate to the role of Assistant Director of Clinical Education and PA faculty.</li><li>Participates in faculty development opportunities each year as required in the areas of teaching and academic administration.</li><li>Provides remedial instruction as needed.</li><li>Assists with other responsibilities as determined by the Program Director and/or the Campus Leadership.</li><li>Performs instructional duties as assigned and outlined in the job description and in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.</li></ul>JOB REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>Terminal Degree in healthcare disciplines such as pharmacy, public health, and physician assistant. Minimum of a Master’s degree is required. </li><li>Eligibility for professional licensure/certification in the applicable state and healthcare discipline (if applicable). </li><li>1-2 years teaching experience in a graduate health-related profession highly preferred; 3 years of clinical experience required if applicable.</li><li>&nbsp;Experience in PA/medical classroom teaching and PA education administration is highly preferred.</li><li>PAs must have current NCCPA certification.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills with student and staff populations.</li><li>Superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivation skills.</li><li>Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite, ExamSoft, and WebAdMIT.</li></ul>ENVIRONMENT:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email, video conference, and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive. Apply Now <h4>Other details</h4><ul><li> Job Family All Positions</li><li> Pay Type Salary</li><li> Required Education Master’s Degree</li></ul>

Assistant Director of Clinical Education, Physician Assistant

<h4>How you will change lives</h4>As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at US Renal Care, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team providing care and delegated activities of treatment to patients. The PCT will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Charge Nurse (CN) for patients with renal failure.<h4>What you'll be doing</h4>Patient care. You will work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include gathering patient stats before and after treatment, initiating treatment, monitoring patients during treatment, terminating treatment, and collecting patient blood samples per physician orders.Technician Duties. You will ensure quality comes first by preparing machines for hemodialysis treatments, cleaning and disinfecting machines after treatment, and conducting machine safety checks and logging results for quality control, ensuring all protocols and regulations are followed.Safety and Quality. You will use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you will adhere to all company policies, procedures, and state/federal laws and regulations. You will participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN STATE SPECIFIC BOARD OF NURSING REQUIREMENTS California<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certificate from California Department of Public Health (CDPH) at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of California as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain California state certification (CHT) within six (6) weeks of successful completion of training program. </li></ul>Maryland<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Nursing Assistants -- Dialysis Technicians (CNA-DT) certificate from Maryland Board of Nursing OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of Maryland as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain Maryland CNA-DT certificate within three (3) months from date of hire OR</li><li>Out-of-state applicant must have active BONENT certification and provide proof of initial application for CNA-DT certification.</li></ul>New Mexico<ul><li>Must have New Mexico dialysis technician certificate at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of New Mexico as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain New Mexico state certification within six (6) months of successful completion of training program OR</li><li>New Mexico certification of hemodialysis technician is required for out of state applicant with active state or national hemodialysis certification; must obtain New Mexico state certification prior to working as a Certified Hemodialysis Technician. </li><li>After January 1st, 2024, all initial applications for the certified hemodialysis technician will require a national hemodialysis technician certificate.</li><li>The applicant must submit proof of a valid national hemodialysis technician certificate from a recognized organization.</li><li>Hemodialysis technician students must have a current basic life support credential prior to and while the student has contact with patients</li></ul>OHIO<ul><li>Must have Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of Ohio as an approved dialysis technician training program and submit application for Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate to board no later than four (4) weeks prior to completion of the approved training program.</li><li>Must obtain Ohio Board of Nursing Certificate (OCDT) not less than twelve (12) months and not later than eighteen (18) months of enrolling in the USRC OCDT program.</li></ul>OREGON<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) certificate from Oregon Public Health Division at time of hire OR</li><li>Must obtain Oregon dialysis technician provisional certificate within three (3) weeks of successful completion of training program and obtain Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) certificate from Oregon Public Health Division within eighteen (18) months. An Oregon Provisional Certification is valid for six months and can be renewed for one additional six month period.</li></ul>&nbsp;

U.S. Renal Care

Dialysis Patient Care Technician - PCT Chronic In-center

Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>The Licensed Practical Nurse reports pertinent observations in regard to individual patient care needs and makes suggestions regarding the medical treatment plan. Competently implements/instructs all care in the appropriate nursing practice to staff with oversight by the Registered Nurse.</li><li>Under the oversight of the RN, performs nursing Level of Care (LOC) and reviews patient histories to document all necessary information in the Electronic Medical Record on admitted patients.</li><li>Prepares patients for examination: height/weight, vitals, collect and process lab specimens including Urine Drug Screen (UDS), Urinalysis (UA), Chem Sticks, etc., following proper infection control procedures.</li><li>Utilizes safe and effective practices of medication management as defined by policy, including administration of medications.</li><li>Administers and monitors the effects of medications, ensures accurate medication is administered for controlled substances and conduct accurate med counts. Accurately and in a timely manner orders medication from the pharmacy as directed by physician order, to replenish stock, and/or refill patient medications.</li><li>Correctly enters, acknowledges, and implements physician orders.</li><li>Provides appropriate patient education as determined by patient assessments/needs and treatment plans, if applicable.</li><li>Monitors and/or performs diagnostic screening tests as ordered by the physician.</li><li>Monitors and/or performs withdrawal assessments and appropriately implement/instruct the necessary nursing interventions.</li><li>Accurately performs and/or reviews triage information including accurate and thorough Drug &amp;Alcohol history and contacts the physician for admission medical orders.</li><li>Accurately and thoroughly documents in the medical record utilizing approved medical record language and abbreviations adhering to the medical record policies and procedures.</li><li>Provides thorough and accurate patient information during shift exchange for end of shift report.</li><li>Works with administrative staff to schedules patient appointments related to their medical treatment.</li><li>Works a flexible schedule based upon service demands, which may include overtime.</li><li>Serves as a resource to treatment team members.</li><li>Attends multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings, as needed.</li><li>Maintains the quality control logs.</li><li>Notifies the RN in an appropriate and timely manner of changes in the patient’s medical condition.</li><li>Ensures the highest level of professionalism for self and staff and maintain a clean, organized work environment.</li><li>This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict additional tasks or expectations that may be required or assigned.</li></ul>Physical Requirements:The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>Lifting: up to 50 pounds on occasion.</li><li>Standing: up to several hours at a time, this may include walking, climbing steps, and descending steps.</li><li>Walking: must be able to ambulate throughout the assigned facilities on campus or Caron properties.</li><li>Sitting: up to several hours at a time for data entry into the computer or medical record documentation.</li></ul>EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Current licensed as LPN in state in which hired to work required.</li><li>1-2 years’ experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse preferred.</li><li>Previous hospital and/or substance use disorder treatment experience is preferred.</li><li>A working knowledge of addictions with age specific patient populations preferred.&nbsp;</li><li>Current CPR/First Aid training/certification required.</li><li>21 years of age or older is required.</li><li>2 years’ continuous sobriety preferred if in recovery.</li></ul>SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:&nbsp;<ul><li>Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of use of an electronic medical record and charting.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of use of medical equipment.</li></ul>Competencies / Measurements:<ul><li>Knowledge of commonly used withdrawal and psychotropic medications and their side effects – Competency exam</li><li>Knowledge of chemical dependency symptoms, process and treatment modalities - Competency exam.</li><li>Ability to utilize medical equipment including EKG machine, glucometers, aerosol treatment machines, oxygen tanks, and suction machine - Annual training, proficiency demonstration</li><li>Administer medications correctly and document thoroughly - Quality control occurrence report.</li><li>Nursing documentation - Quality control of medical documentation according to predetermined standards.</li><li>Perform diagnostic screening tests such as identified waived testing - Proficiency demonstration.</li></ul>

Caron Treatment Centers

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

USRC's greatest strength in being a leader in the dialysis industry is our ability to recognize and celebrate the differences in our diverse workforce. We strongly believe in recruiting top talent and creating a diverse and inclusive work climate and culture at all levels of our organization.<ul><li>A Home Therapy nurse trains home hemo or peritoneal dialysis patients in-center and sometimes in the patient’s home.</li><li>We Will Train - In-center hemodialysis, critical care, and home health are great backgrounds.&nbsp; </li><li>Work Schedule – Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm; Modified schedules are possible based on patient caseload at the facility.</li><li>Competitive on-call pay when placed in on-call rotation. </li><li>Holidays – Home Training Nurses rarely work on a holiday. </li><li>We lead the industry in clinical quality improvement, delivering amongst the best patient outcomes in the U.S. as measured by the CMS ESRD Quality Incentive Program.</li><li>We remain an industry leader in home dialysis with 17% of dialysis treatments delivered in our patients' homes.&nbsp;</li></ul>The Home Therapy Registered Nurse, as qualified by federal and state regulations, provides patient training and ongoing support for all patients choosing a home dialysis modality.&nbsp; This position is accountable for providing quality care to all patients and is committed to delivering superior customer service in all internal and external interactions.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.&nbsp; Other duties and tasks may be assigned.<ul><li>Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements as they pertain to home dialysis program and patient care requirements.</li><li>Train patient (and/or care partner) in the practice of self-care Peritoneal Dialysis or Hemodialysis upon meeting federal and state regulations governing Registered Nurse qualifications.</li><li>Conduct home visits to assess the patient's home environment per policy; initially and minimally annually thereafter.&nbsp; Routinely evaluate patient performance and assess the home environment more frequently as needed to improve care.</li><li>Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician, team members, and others as appropriate to the individual needs of the patient.</li><li>Document all nursing services in the Electronic Medical Record including but not limited to training sessions, routine and non-routine in-person interactions, and phone conversations.&nbsp; Documentation should accurately reflect the patient status and nursing interventions and be written to ensure continuity of care.</li><li>Participate in infection control monitoring, implementation, and recording as requested.</li><li>Be familiar with emergency equipment and all emergency operational procedures.&nbsp; Communicate and regularly review Emergency Preparedness procedures with all home patients, including but not limited to emergency disconnection from dialysis equipment, what to do and who to contact if displaced from home.</li><li>Ensure clinic and patient supply inventory and usage is appropriate for patient prescriptions and place orders in timely manner to avoid fees and penalties.</li><li>Continually seek to improve patient and quality outcomes through tracking and trending of program and patient performance, use of critical thinking skills and root cause analysis to improve patient and quality outcomes.&nbsp; Assist in obtaining data for the continuous quality improvement activities.</li><li>Obtain routine and non-routine laboratory tests as ordered and communicate critical lab values and urgent patient needs to the responsible physician or physician extender in a timely manner.</li><li>Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles.&nbsp; Administer medications as ordered by the physician.</li><li>Responsible for performing on call nursing services, nights and weekends, on a rotational basis as needed or assigned.</li><li>Flexible with staffing locations and hours to accommodate patient and USRC home program needs.</li><li>Regular and reliable attendance is required for the position.</li></ul>Home Hemodialysis Only:<ul><li>Coordinate home evaluation with technical services department to ensure that the necessary electrical, plumbing and drainage requirements for proper equipment operation are met prior to patient acceptance into home program.</li><li>Ensure required and appropriate water sampling is complete per policy and product requirements.&nbsp; Monitor and report water sample and culture results.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>Salary / Compensation StatementCompensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate's experience, qualifications and skills. U.S. Renal Care offers a comprehensive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits.

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