56 pediatric experience jobs found

Overview The Pediatric Speech Therapist assumes primary responsibility for assessment, diagnosis and treatment of speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication and swallowing disorders in the pediatric population, birth to age 21. The therapist collaborates with other professionals on the patient’s medical team, maintains adequate records, and documents the appropriate progress reports and patient education. The therapist supervises support staff and students as assigned. Qualifications Education required: Master’s Degree from an Accredited Institution in the area of Speech Therapy/Communication Disorders required. License, certification and/or registration: ASHA Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology, or eligible to begin CFY with successful completion of nation exam required. Alabama license in Speech Pathology or applicant with licensure pending CFY completion required. Must receive...

Overview   Performs phlebotomy related duties and performs all necessary computer and clerical related functions required to facilitate these functions. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions A.         Performs, with proficiency, medical laboratory tests, procedures and analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.   1.   Demonstrates acceptable understanding of established policies and procedures within the department as outlined in the procedure manuals and performs the procedures accurately and precisely. 2.   Demonstrates competency in performing the appropriate type and complexity of the laboratory services provided by Decatur General Lab.  3.   Regularly demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize the collection of specimens and demonstrates the flexibility to adjust schedule in response to Stat orders and fluctuations in patient workload....

Overview Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values. Under direct supervisor utilizes knowledge and skills to assist in assigned direct patient care as appropriate to the patient’s physical and developmental age, maintaining a primary focus on a safe and therapeutic environment. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions 1.     Provides basic patient care with minimal supervision within established policies and the assigned patient’s plan of care. Pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. 2.   Motivates patients to participate in activities of daily living and unit program within their physical and mental capabilities.  Pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. 3.  Promptly reports patient changes, problems, complaints or request to appropriate personnel. 4.  Promptly responds to patient’s request and provides needed assistance in a timely manner....

Overview Perform audits of all Main and Madison ED accounts to identify appropriate E/M level, supply charges, pharmacy charges and CPT coded procedures for services provided in the ED’s; manual charge entry for appropriate charges based on Cerner documentation; perform audits of ED charts and accounts to determine charge corrections; processes appropriate charge corrections on accounts; provides required information regarding drug charge discrepancies to appropriate Pharmacy personnel. Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required 3 years clinical experience in a hospital or physician office setting Effective communication skills with internal hospital departments. Must be able to effectively and accurately manage a large volume of medical records Education/Licensure/Certifications High school diploma or GED required Alabama nursing license (RN or LPN) preferred Prior clinical...

Responsibilities Performs venipunctures, heel sticks, and finger sticks to obtain blood samples for testing purposes. Properly identifies patients and follows procedures for collection of specimens. Processes and receives specimens into the laboratory, following laboratory protocol for specimen acceptability and rejection. Enters outpatient orders into Laboratory Information System. Collects chain of custody drug screens for pre-employment, post-accident, and just cause cases according to protocol. Assists with frozen sections and clerical duties as needed. Performs other related functions as assigned. Qualifications Education: -A high school diploma or GED; Completion of a formal training course in phlebotomy procedures from an accredited school or training program preferred. Must provide documented evidence to perform waived testing. Experience: One year phlebotomy experience including obtaining specimens from neonate,...

Responsibilities An Emergency Department Unit Charge Nurse is one who has the ability to demonstrate an advanced level of teamwork and promote a positive team spirit while maintaining excellent standards according to Marshall Medical Center goals.  As a nurse he or she is a highly specialized health care professional who cares for a range of medical emergencies and clinic type patient care in the hospital environment for the purpose of recognizing, stabilizing and planning patient care activities and based on acuity of patients. Some of the many skills performed   Triage care of ED patient using nursing assessment Follow Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) guidelines Follow Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) guidelines Follow Basic Life Support (BLS) guidelines; Orthopedic splinting Provide advanced cardiac care, including: Manual defibrillation; Synchronized cardioversion; Transcutaneous pacing; Perform...

Overview   Performs phlebotomy related duties and performs all necessary computer and clerical related functions required to facilitate these functions. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions A.         Performs, with proficiency, medical laboratory tests, procedures and analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.   1.   Demonstrates acceptable understanding of established policies and procedures within the department as outlined in the procedure manuals and performs the procedures accurately and precisely. 2.   Demonstrates competency in performing the appropriate type and complexity of the laboratory services provided by Decatur General Lab.  3.   Regularly demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize the collection of specimens and demonstrates the flexibility to adjust schedule in response to Stat orders and fluctuations in patient workload....

Overview Acts as collaborative member of the clinical team in providing continuity of and quality patient care. Initiates patient care, gathers vital signs, prepares patient and exam room for procedures, and collects specimens. Provides patient education and support as needed to assist physician, patient and family. Returns patient phone calls. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED required. License, certification and/or registration: BLS certification must be completed within the orientation period Experience: Minimum of one year clinic experience in family or pediatric care setting. Phlebotomy experience preferred. Minimum of one year experience working in a clinic setting Additional Skills/Abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must be able to use computer, fax...

Overview The Child Life Specialist identifies the psychosocial needs of the pediatric patient and provides activities that are developmentally appropriate to satisfy those needs.  Executes therapeutic and recreational activities and evaluates the patient’s response/progress toward normal age and appropriate behavior.  Schedules volunteers to ensure smooth operation of the Child Life Program during the daytime hours.  Act as liaison for activities from the community.  Qualifications Education :  Require Bachelor’s degree in family and child development, child life or related field from an accredited college or university.  License, Certification and/or Registration:  Child Life Certification or eligibility to sit for exam. Certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.   Experience: Clinical experience in Child Life Program . Internship in Child Life. Supervised by Certified Child Life...

Overview Pediatrics is a 38 bed medical surgical floor located within Women and Children’s Hospital. Our nurses focus on the medical needs and treatment of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults up to 21 years of age. Their specialized training allows them to provide their patients and families with age appropriate emotional support and medical care. Our nurses are part of a multidisciplinary team that includes Pediatric Hospitalists, Nurse Practitioners, Residents, Physical Therapists, Respiratory Therapists, Pharmacists, Dieticians, Social Workers and Child Life Therapy. The pediatric nurse must be caring, compassionate, and have critical thinking skills. The nurse will need to assess a patient’s condition as well as detect any changes and will need to recognize when further intervention is necessary. Our department provides educational opportunities to promote a solid foundation in caring for our patients. Qualifications...

Overview The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit is an 11 bed ICU that cares for critically ill children at Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children. The PICU is staffed by RNs, NPs, and Pediatric Intensivist who work closely together with a supportive multidisciplinary care team to provide acute care to children from 0-18 years of age.  We offer a progressive educational program to train staff in pediatric critical care to include monthly inservices from our physicians. We are looking for a team player with a positive attitude and a drive for excellence to join our PICU family. We hope to see you soon! The PICU RN provides care for children and adolescents from 0-18 years of age, with life-threatening or high- acuity conditions that require constant monitoring. The RN identifies patient needs and priorities for care through detailed assessment of children who have respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, orthopedic, endocrine and neurologic...

Overview The Clinical Charge Nurse identifies patient needs and priorities for care through assessment, planning and delegating care based on patient needs. Executes therapeutic physician orders and therapeutic nursing interventions. Evaluates the patient's response to care and the attainment of or progress towards patient outcomes. Coordinates care between other professional disciplines as needed. Helps patients and/or staff identify problems and explores with them the alternative choices and outcomes. Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Experience required: Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current Alabama license required. BLS within 90 days of hire required. ACLS certification within 90 days of hire required. Experience: Previous nursing experience in a critical care setting with successful demonstration of supervisory and/or management ability...

Overview The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for evaluation and treatment of inpatient and outpatients with a variety of diagnoses. Inpatient responsibilities will focus on evaluation of patients' swallowing dysfunction (bedside evaluations and Modified Barium Swallow Studies) as well as speech and language function. Outpatient responsibilities will consist of evaluation and treatment of speech and language skills of primarily pediatric population. Works with patients and their families, the Speech-Language Pathologist utilizes various activities and exercises to aide patients with disorders in production, reception, and perception of speech and language and to help these persons to reach their greatest physical and vocational potential. Responsibilities Performs patient evaluations, sets goals, plans treatment regimen and discharge plan in accordance with ABESPA standard of care. Patient treatments performed in a...

Department: 60901 Atrium Health Floyd Cherokee Medical Center - Lab Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: PRN - shifts will vary Medical Technologist will also be considered Pay Range: $25.30 - $37.95...

Overview Performs venipunctures, heelsticks, and fingersticks to obtain blood samples for testing purposes.  Properly identifies patients and follows procedures for collection of specimens.  Processes and receives specimens into the laboratory, following laboratory protocol for specimen acceptability and rejection.  Enters outpatient orders into Laboratory Information System.  Collects chain of custody drug screens for pre-employment, post-accident, and just cause cases according to protocol.  Assists with frozen sections and clerical duties as needed.  Performs other related functions as assigned. Qualifications Education: A high school diploma or GED; Completion of a formal training course in phlebotomy procedures from an accredited school or training program preferred.  Experience: One year phlebotomy experience including obtaining specimens from neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients is preferred....

Overview Promote collaborative practice with other departments, facilities and schools of nursing. Exhibits the ability to work with others to find solutions to difficult human, technical or administrative problems. Must be able to adjust to and lead other through a rapidly changing environment. Responsible for advanced clinical educational activities that identifies and facilitates processes to address the learning needs of staff and community. Accountable for developing and monitoring standards, policies and procedures, and opportunities for staff development. Qualifications Education Required • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university with current Alabama licensure required. Master’s degree preferred. • Advanced nursing education/certification recommended.   License, Certification and/or Registration • Current Alabama or Multistate nursing license required. • BLS, ACLS, PALS & NRP within...

Overview The registered nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care using the nursing processes of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care. Also directs and guides patient care activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Cooperates and communicates well with all health team members to maintain the highest quality patient care. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Completes all components of Nursing Assessment on new admission as indicated by age specific requirement in indicated time frame: Pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. Initiates and ensures medication reconciliation through admission, transfer and discharge process as applicable. Plans, directs and evaluates individualized nursing care based on identified problems and age specific/developmental requirements: Pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric....

Overview The registered nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care using the nursing processes of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care. Also directs and guides patient care activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Cooperates and communicates well with all health team members to maintain the highest quality patient care. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Completes all components of Nursing Assessment on new admission as indicated by age specific requirement in indicated time frame: Pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. Initiates and ensures medication reconciliation through admission, transfer and discharge process as applicable. Plans, directs and evaluates individualized nursing care based on identified problems and age specific/developmental requirements: Pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric....

Overview Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values. Under direct supervisor utilizes knowledge and skills to assist in assigned direct patient care as appropriate to the patient’s physical and developmental age, maintaining a primary focus on a safe and therapeutic environment Responsibilities Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions 1.  Under supervision participates in designated education sessions with patients. Pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. 2.  Provides basic patient care with minimal supervision within established policies and the assigned patient’s plan of care. Pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. 3.  Motivates patients to participate in activities of daily living and unit program within their physical and mental capabilities.  Pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. 4.  Promptly reports patient changes, problems, complaints or request...

Overview   Performs phlebotomy related duties and performs all necessary computer and clerical related functions required to facilitate these functions. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions A.         Performs, with proficiency, medical laboratory tests, procedures and analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.   1.   Demonstrates acceptable understanding of established policies and procedures within the department as outlined in the procedure manuals and performs the procedures accurately and precisely. 2.   Demonstrates competency in performing the appropriate type and complexity of the laboratory services provided by Decatur General Lab.  3.   Regularly demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize the collection of specimens and demonstrates the flexibility to adjust schedule in response to Stat orders and fluctuations in patient workload....