14 counseling jobs found in Decatur, AL

Overview Job Summary:  The Program Director provides strategic, operational, educational, and clinical leadership for the ACGME-accredited Family Medicine Residency Program. The Program Director is responsible for accreditation compliance, curriculum oversight, faculty development, resident education, quality improvement, scholarly activity, financial stewardship, and institutional collaboration.   Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Provide overall leadership for the Family Medicine Residency Program. Maintain continuous compliance with ACGME Institutional, Common, and Family Medicine Program Requirements. Develop and implement strategic plans that support the program's mission and institutional goals. Ensure high-quality clinical education while promoting patient safety and resident well-being....

Overview   The nurse practitioner provides comprehensive direct patient care and scholarly practice including obtaining comprehensive patient histories, performing complete physical examination, ordering and performing diagnostic testing and screening, diagnosing illness, prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments for patients, and providing health maintenance and promotion interventions such as patient and family education and counseling.  Also, the NP assumes accountability for indirect care responsibilities, which support patient care including staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement. Qualifications Completion of Nurse Practitioner Masters of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university.  Successful completion of a National Certification Exam for NP, current registration through the Alabama board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners; A...

Overview The advanced practice provider provides (APP) comprehensive direct patient care and scholarly practice including obtaining comprehensive patient histories, performing complete physical examination, ordering and performing diagnostic testing and screening, diagnosing illness, prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments for patients, and providing health maintenance and promotion interventions such as patient and family education and counseling. Also, the APP assumes accountability for indirect care responsibilities, which support patient care including staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement. Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required: Education: Completion of a Nurse Practitioner Masters of Science in Nursing. Successful completion of a national certification exam for NP or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program ....

Overview The nurse practitioner/physician assistant (APP) provides comprehensive direct patient care and scholarly practice including obtaining comprehensive patient histories, performing complete physical examination, ordering and performing diagnostic testing and screening, diagnosing illness, prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments for patients, and providing health maintenance and promotion interventions such as patient and family education and counseling. Also, the APP assumes accountability for indirect care responsibilities, which support patient care including staff and student education, clinical research if applicable, program development, and quality improvement. Assists in clerical functions as necessary. Qualifications Education required: Completion of a Nurse Practitioner Masters of Science in Nursing or Physician Assistant Masters Program. Successful completion of a national certification exam for...

Overview The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides comprehensive direct patient care and scholarly practice including obtaining comprehensive patient histories, performing complete physical examination, ordering and performing diagnostic testing and screening, diagnosing illness, prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments for patients, and providing health maintenance and promotion interventions such as patient and family education and counseling. Also, the APP assumes accountability for indirect care responsibilities, which support patient care including staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement. Qualifications Education required: Completion of Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Master's of Science program from an accredited college or university License, certification and/or registration: Successful completion of a National Certification Exam for...

Overview The advanced practice provider (APP) provides comprehensive direct patient care and scholarly practice including obtaining comprehensive patient histories, performing complete physical examination, ordering and performing diagnostic testing and screening, diagnosing illness, prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments for patients, and providing health maintenance and promotion interventions such as patient and family education and counseling. Also, the APP assumes accountability for indirect care responsibilities, which support patient care including staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement. Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required: Education: Completion of a Nurse Practitioner Masters of Science in Nursing. Successful completion of a national certification exam for NP or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program ....

Overview The nurse practitioner/physician assistant provides comprehensive direct patient care and scholarly practice including obtaining comprehensive patient histories, performing complete physical examination, ordering and performing diagnostic testing and screening, diagnosing illness, prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments for patients, and providing health maintenance and promotion interventions such as patient and family education and counseling. Also, the NP/PA assumes accountability for indirect care responsibilities, which support patient care including staff and student education, clinical research if applicable, program development, and quality improvement. Assists in clerical functions as necessary. Qualifications Education required: Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program required. License, certification and/or registration: Current Alabama CRNP or PA...

Overview The nurse practitioner provides comprehensive direct patient care and scholarly practice including obtaining comprehensive patient histories, performing complete physical examination, ordering and performing diagnostic testing and screening, diagnosing illness, prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments for patients, and providing health maintenance and promotion interventions such as patient and family education and counseling. Also, the NP assumes accountability for indirect care responsibilities, which support patient care including staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement. Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required: Education: Completion of Nurse Practitioner Masters of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university. Successful completion of a National Certification Exam for NP, current registration through the Alabama...

Overview The RN identifies patient needs and priorities for care though assessment. The RN plans and delegates care based on patient needs. The RN evaluates the patient's response to care and the attainment of or progress toward expected outcomes. The RN is accountable for outcomes of patient care delivered during the assigned shift. Qualifications Education:  Graduate of state board School of Nursing with current Alabama or multi-state licensure Experience:  Experience preferred; new graduates accepted. Additional Skill/Abilities:  BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period. ACLS within one year of hire.

Overview The charge nurse identifies patient needs and priorities for care though assessment. The charge nurse plans and delegates care based on patient needs. The charge nurse evaluates the patient's response to care and the attainment of or progress toward expected outcomes. The charge nurse is accountable for outcomes of patient care delivered during the assigned shift. The charge nurse acts as collaborative member of the clinical team in providing continuity of and quality patient care. The charge nurse is responsible for the collection of data to include PI, infection control, and other quality control activities. Responsibilities Responsibilities Responsible for the overall unity activities for assigned shift, observing personnel in the work situation, giving direction when needed and following up on observed deficiencies. Leadership in achieving work properly, dealing with other departments effectively, maintaining morale,...

Overview The RN identifies patient needs and priorities for care though assessment. The RN plans and delegates care based on patient needs. The RN evaluates the patient's response to care and the attainment of or progress toward expected outcomes. The RN is accountable for outcomes of patient care delivered during the assigned shift. Qualifications Education:  Graduate of state board School of Nursing with current Alabama or multi-state licensure Experience:  Experience preferred; new graduates accepted. Additional Skill/Abilities:  BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period. ACLS within one year of hire.

Overview The RN identifies patient needs and priorities for care though assessment. The RN plans and delegates care based on patient needs. The RN evaluates the patient's response to care and the attainment of or progress toward expected outcomes. The RN is accountable for outcomes of patient care delivered during the assigned shift. Qualifications Education:  Graduate of state board School of Nursing with current Alabama or multi-state licensure Experience:  Experience preferred; new graduates accepted. Additional Skill/Abilities:  BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period. ACLS within one year of hire.

Overview The Licensed Practical Nurse provides patient care under the direction of the RN. The LPN performs technical nursing procedures according to established policies and procedures, assists and reinforces routine education plans, and documents patient care appropriately. The LPN communicates and interacts with other team members to facilitate teamwork and delivery of quality care. Responsibilities Responsibilities The Licensed Practical Nurse provides patient care under the direction of the RN. The LPN performs technical nursing procedures according to established policies and procedures, assists and reinforces routine education plans, and documents patient care appropriately. The LPN communicates and interacts with other team members to facilitate teamwork and delivery of quality care. Qualifications Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required Education: Graduate of...

Overview Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, performs venipunctures and capillary punctures, collects throat swabs for culture, and instructs patients on proper collection of urine specimens.  Accesses computers for ordering tests, printing labels, and collecting demographic data.  Assists in clerical tasks.  Assures that collecting area is adequately stocked with supplies. Prints ‘Specimen Collection’ reports and responds appropriately to all uncollected work listed on the report.  The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.   1.     Collects blood specimens from in-patients and out-patients and places the specimens in appropriate depts. 2.     Prints Outstanding Orders reports and responds appropriately to specimens...