202 jobs found in Ridgeland, MS

Assists the therapists/therapist assistants in transporting, lifting, transferring and treating patients. Assists in conducting general patient activity programs under the supervision of the therapists/therapist assistants. Maintains equipment, supplies and facilities. Reports to Assistant Director, Clinical Coordinator and/or Senior Rehab Technician as indicated. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance and safety.  Transports patients to/from therapy programs appropriately considering the patient's age, diagnosis and physical and mental limitations.  Assists in conducting specified treatment activities; observes patients in treatment activities and reports observations to therapists/therapist assistants.  Prepares treatment areas, patients and equipment for treatments. Provides assistance to professional staff as needed during patient evaluations and treatments.  Assures that department is clean, neat and orderly.  Performs...

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides basic therapeutic nursing care according to established standards of practice under the direction and supervision of the RN.  Provides care to those patients and caregivers whose care requirements are routine and standardized with predictable outcomes.  Assists the RN and healthcare team to achieve desired patient outcomes.  Relies on education, training and established guidelines to complete responsibilities.  Initially requires instruction and guidance to accomplish job which should develop into working under general supervision.  Patient Care Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process under the direction and supervision of the RN. Reviews diagnostic test results and reports abnormal results and changes in patient condition to the RN, physician and appropriate healthcare team members in a timely manner. Administers prescribed medications, therapies and treatments in accordance with practical nursing standards....

The Nurse Practitioner examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals following established standards and practices. Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Relies on education, experience, professional training and judgement to accomplish responsibilities.  A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Works under minimal supervision under the direction of the collaborating physician, as appropriate.  May lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice. 1- Patient Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Patient assessment and teaching and learning needs are accurately documented, detailed nursing history is obtained, and patients at physiologic and or psychological risk are identified as evidenced by physical assessments of patients that identify priority care needs. Diagnosis is appropriately formulated with pertinent...

Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, provides physical therapy treatment as established by the Physical Therapist to meet specific measurable goals. Reports to Clinical Coordinator. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.  Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and procedures.  Carries out a treatment program for assigned patients, as determined by the evaluation performed by the Physical Therapist.  Designs and fits adaptive devices such as orthotics, mobility aids and tools based on patient disability and rehabilitation needs.  Teaches patients/family the skills and techniques required for participation in Physical Therapy, adapting the instruction and techniques to meet the comprehension level of the patients/family.  Reports any changes in a patient's condition to the supervising Physical Therapist...

Responsible for providing quality patient care following established standards and practices under the supervision of a licensed physician. Collaborates and assists physician and floor nurses with daily coordination of patient care and patient access by handling prior authorizations, referrals, and medication refills. Also helps physician with patient flow, scheduling appointments, procedures and tests. Strong medication management experience preferred but not required. Essential Functions Assists physician in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient needs during examinations, treatments and emergency situations.  Assists physician with diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, assuring procedures are provided in a safe, clean, competent manner/environment.  Maintains a clean, safe, well-stocked patient care area, including patient examination rooms.  Administers oral, rectal, subcutaneous, and intra muscular medications and/or injections.  Maintains a...

This position will serve as the Medical Director for St. Catherine's Village. The Staff Physician provides direct patient care in an effort to ensure that patient health care needs are met at all times in both an inpatient and outpatient setting. Patient Care Provides direct patient care in both outpatient and inpatient settings as directed by contract, develops treatment plans, and assesses patient's response to treatment while ensuring that all health care services provided are of the highest quality. Provides high quality to patients on an on-call basis and in rotation with other physicians in an effort to ensure that patient health care needs are met at all times. Quality and Performance Improvement Investigates new techniques, practices, and equipment in an effort to identify ways of maximizing the quality and efficiency of health care services provided to patients. Assists in the development and implementation of continuous quality...

Performs clerical and reception duties. Requisitions supplies, equipment, and service as needed. Locates, logs, retrieves and files records as required. Assists in coordination of the daily operation of the clerical areas. Reports to Manager. Answers telephones, routes callers, takes messages and provides routine information to clients or customers. Processes paperwork and records changes among several departments. Copies correspondence, reports, etc. to maintain files. Enters and retrieves data from established computer files. Maintains an adequate filing system so that information can be quickly retrieved. Performs light typing, operates a terminal console, fax machine or related office equipment in fulfilling work assignments. Traces missing files. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Coordinates and delivers patient care using the health care team philosophy practice model. Coordinates and does patient teaching and discharge planning. Coordinates activities with ancillary departments. Maintains standards of department and the hospital. Reports to Nurse Manager or designee. Organizational Expectations: Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization. Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention. Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience. Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice. Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Participates in ongoing quality improvement...

The Nursing Assistant performs various patient care activities necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients.  The Nursing Assistant assists with patient cleaning, feeding, and preparation for treatment, takes and records vital signs, changes bed linen, prepares treatment trays and other supplies, and assists nursing service personnel with a variety of other patient care duties. 1.   Patient Care •    Assists in preparing unit and patient room and bed to ensure that patients are adequately and properly accommodated during their hospital stay. Assists and accompanies patients during admission, transfer, and discharge procedures in a manner that demonstrates compassion and understanding for each patient. •    Takes and records patient temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake-output measurement as directed by appropriate personnel in a caring and efficient manner and documents information in electronic medical record (EMR)...

Performs a variety of activities related to the transportation of patients and equipment, greet and assist patients and visitors as directed. Job Function : Transports patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas via wheelchair, stretcher or beds as requested to include transport of patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips and special equipment. With assistance, transfers patients to or from beds, wheelchairs or stretchers as needed. During discharge, assist patients in and out of vehicles and escorts or transports them to and from hospital lobby. Serves, as needed, as a member of the Hospital's Lift Team. Properly indicates patient locations during transports through the use of HEV. Responds to transport requests in a timely manner. Prolonged periods of standing, walking, or sitting while on duty. Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Transferring, repositioning patients. Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeing, and...

The Nutritional Assistant assist the Nutrition Department by processing diet orders, menus, checking tray line for accuracy and assisting with tray assembly and delivery. They rely on established guidelines and diet knowledge to accomplish tasks. Works under minimal supervision.  Essential Functions:  Review diet orders messages received and process/prepare menus for patients according to diet.   Answers telephones and relays messages for continuous departmental function.  Customer Service skill set  Assist in taking food orders based on patients' diets.  Follows HACCP guidelines as per policies and procedures.  Serves on tray line with accuracy and within diet standards.  Delivers food trays to patients and/or units following established procedures to meet JCAHO guidelines.  Performs all daily cleaning assignments. At times may assist in other areas of dept including but not limited to MD Lounge, Cafeteria, Catering, and Production.  Other duties as assigned...

The Sitter performs various patient care activities related to the patient's physical comfort under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse and helps the patient in completing daily activities in a safe manner.  The Sitter may participate in direct patient care, selected treatments, direct observation and/or supervision, documentation of observations and care given, and the reporting of patient signs, symptoms, and conditions, transporting patients to departments for testing.  May assist nursing service personnel with a variety of other patient care duties. Relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks.  Works under close supervision. Patient Care:  1)   Patients are assisted with daily living activities (e.g., bed bath, oral hygiene, shaving, dressing, back rubs, linen freshening)             and provides general care (e.g., positioning patients, pre- and post-operative care, assisting with bed pan use) in a manner           that demonstrates compassion and...

The Patient Access Representative 1 (PAR1) is responsible for accurately registering inpatients, outpatients, and/or ER patients in the EMR, including validating patient information, verification of insurance coverage, calculation of and collection of patient co-insurance/deductibles/co-pays, authorization for services, and balancing of cash.  the PAR1 ensures the patient's experience is best in class and demonstrates effective communication skills with patients and families, physicians, nurses, and insurance companies.  The PAR1 is knowledgeable of and compliant with federal and state regulations related to acute-care patient registration. Job Function : Registration Effectively meets customer needs, builds productive customer relationships, and takes responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. Represents the Patient Access department in a professional, courteous manner at ALL times. Asks patients if they may have special needs. Calls patients by name,...

The Sitter performs various patient care activities related to the patient's physical comfort under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse and helps the patient in completing daily activities in a safe manner.  The Sitter may participate in direct patient care, selected treatments, direct observation and/or supervision, documentation of observations and care given, and the reporting of patient signs, symptoms, and conditions, transporting patients to departments for testing.  May assist nursing service personnel with a variety of other patient care duties. Relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks.  Works under close supervision. Patient Care:  1)   Patients are assisted with daily living activities (e.g., bed bath, oral hygiene, shaving, dressing, back rubs, linen freshening)             and provides general care (e.g., positioning patients, pre- and post-operative care, assisting with bed pan use) in a manner           that demonstrates compassion and...

The Patient Access Representative I in the emergency room serves as the first point of contact for patients and visitors, ensuring smooth registration and intake processes. This role involves gathering accurate patient information, verifying insurance details, and facilitating timely communication between patients, medical staff, and other departments. Strong customer service skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment are essential. Registration Effectively meets customer needs, builds productive customer relationships, and takes responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. Represents the Patient Access department in a professional, courteous manner at ALL times. Asks patients if they may have special needs. Calls patients by name, Greets patients in a courteous and professional manner. Prioritizes and completes registration in a consistent, courteous, professional, accurate and timely manner. Accurately identify patients that present to...

Performs a variety of routine duties related to the preparation and serving of food; cleans area and cooking utensils following infection control/HACCP guidelines. Sets up serving area and serves customers in accordance with established schedule and procedures.  Cleans the cafeteria area, serving utensils and equipment, following infection control and HACCP guidelines.  Carries dishes and food between the production area and serving lines.  Presents all menu items in an attractive manner, following sanitary procedures and maintain adequate supplies of food and nonfood during meal service.  Informs supervisor of all supply and equipment needs.  Greets all customers promptly and courteously.  Completes all documentation requirements: temperature logs, cleaning schedules, etc.  Understands standard infection control and HACCP guidelines.  Understands role in hospitals fire, safety and disaster programs.  Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Responsible for accurately registering patients in EMR including validating patient information, verification of insurance coverage, collection of required payments and ensuring the patient's experience is best in class.     Job Function: Customer Service/Patient Flow Accurately and efficiently registers patients in Epic; monitors and manages the flow of patients through the clinic utilizing initiative to ensure the patient experience is best in class. Monitors patient schedules and reviews accounts to determine the patient's financial responsibility on account balance and arranges payment plans to collect. Assists patients with access to government and community resources to enhance their access to health care services. Works closely with physicians, nurse practitioners and nursing staff to ensure that referrals to other providers/services/facilities are completed in accordance with payor requirements in a timely manner. Facilitates the...

Coordinates and delivers patient care using the health care team philosophy practice model. Coordinates and does patient teaching and discharge planning. Coordinates activities with ancillary departments. Maintains standards of department and the hospital.      Organizational Expectations: Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization. Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention. Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience. Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice. Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities. Maintains compliance...

Coordinates and delivers patient care using the health care team philosophy practice model. Coordinates and does patient teaching and discharge planning. Coordinates activities with ancillary departments. Maintains standards of department and the hospital.      Organizational Expectations: Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization. Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention. Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience. Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice. Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities. Maintains compliance...

The Transfer Center RN will coordinate the safe and efficient transfer of patients with emergent or urgent medical needs in or out of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS). This role requires strong clinical knowledge of pediatric and adult medical conditions, and the ability to assess and prioritize care based on the severity of illness or injury. The electronic medical record (EMR) is utilized to coordinate, document, communicate, and report each transfer request to providers, clinical staff, admissions, and house managers.  Will serve as a resource for receiving facilities for compliance with transfer center guidelines. All Transfer Center communications and functions will follow EMTALA guidelines and patient throughput. Coordinates and Manages Patient Transfer Requests Expedites and coordinates all internal and external transfers to and from an FMOLHS facility.  Coordinates transfer activities between a FMOLHS receiving physician,...