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DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Responsible for ordering, receiving, distributing and stocking of supplies including both east and west surgical storerooms, anesthesia storeroom and sterile processing.  Assists with distribution in all six operating rooms as requested.  Maintains supply inventory. Collaborates with various internal and external departments, vendors, physicians and staff to maintain complete supply chain functionality. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Performs cycle counts to validate the perpetual inventory system, adjustments to the on-hand inventory balance are entered using the computer when discrepancies are found.  Supplies to be put in correct location and stock rotated to prevent expiration of stock. Proactively anticipates and identifies supply needs in operating rooms and storage locations.  Identifies low stock or out of stock items on daily rounds and coordinates with Manager and staff to find alternate supplies or substitutions. Follows up & expedites...

The Medical Assistant performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. They assist the professional and technical nursing staff by performing any delegated duties, specialized procedures and assists with the care of clinic patients. To perform all other duties assigned.   EDUCATION: High school diploma required; Graduate of a Certified Medical Assistant Program preferred Basic mathematical skills Preferred but not required: CPR (lifesaver) certified; Current Medical Laboratory Assistant License Ability to read, write, and speak intelligible English; Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel Requires emotional stability and resilience. Must be adaptable to change and receptive to delegated responsibilities   EXPERIENCE: Experience in providing direct patient care. Physician office setting desirable Computer literacy Previous experience working in...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Physical Therapy Tech prepares patients and equipment for therapy, including obtaining supplies from storage area and positioning them approximately for use. Assists therapists in monitoring of proper performance of exercises, assists with modalities as directed by therapist. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Prepares patients and equipment for therapy, including obtaining supplies from storage area and positioning them approximately for use. Assists therapists in administering treatments including assisting with transfers or ambulation and gait training to prevent falls. Assists with direct patient care relative to patient's age, culture, and condition under the supervision of the licensed therapist. Transfers and transports patients in a safe and timely manner. Communicates verbally with therapists, assistants, students and other aides to maintain efficient workflow. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Responds to, controls and oversees calls for assistance and alarms taking action and intervening to mitigate situations, protects people and property. Patrols, assesses and secures LCMHS properties and provides escorts and education to internal customers. Enforces criminal ordinances and LCMHS policies and works with law enforcement and other community partners Carries and uses authorized security weapons. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Responds to security emergencies: Responds to calls for service, in-progress emergencies, and alarms;  Coordinates scheduled emergency drills; Takes action and intervenes per procedure and protocols to mitigate the situations and to reduce injury, prevent property damage or loss;  Engages in dynamic, potentially violent encounters, uses empty-hand control techniques, handcuffs and authorized security weapons according to policy. Investigates and reports incidents, and prepares written reports; Responds to behavioral health...

Staff Nurse (RN) DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Registered Nurse (RN) works with his/her team partner(s), using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate direct patient care.  The Registered Nurse (RN) works with his/her team partner(s) to provide quality patient care.  As a member of the Patient Care Team, the RN provides hands-on care to patients. Is responsible for making sound clinical decisions and to provide a comprehensive delivery of care to each individual patient; provide a wide variety of patient care activities and services. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Possesses competency in use of technology and computers. Demonstrates competency in the use of Smart Pumps. Demonstrates competency in administering medication. Has knowledge of and utilizes unit specific equipment appropriately.   Organizes patient care and general unit activities to accomplish required functions with delegation of these activities to other staff as appropriate. Collaborates with...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Nursing Assistant provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Demonstrates competency in use of technology and computers for patient charting and related functions. Provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse. Performs or assists patient with activities of daily living (showering, bathing, dressing, feeding, activity). Communicates abnormal variances of data (vital signs, pain, etc) to appropriate staff. Collects information regarding patient/patient condition: vital signs, intake and output, food intake. Consistently utilizes basic decision making skills to complete routine tasks. Participates in best practices in a consistent and positive manner; huddles, hourly rounding, bedside reporting, Service Excellence, and the use of the white boards. Collaborates with unit staff to provide coordinated patient care. Utilizes unit...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Patient Access Specialist processes patients from new patient/testing referral to appointment to registration according to HVC policies and procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Responsible for all new patient and testing referrals that are received via fax or electronic for the entire practice. Schedules diagnostic testing and new patient referrals. Ensures indication sheets are completed correctly prior to scheduling diagnostic tests. Answers incoming calls within three rings and routes the calls appropriately. Greets patients as they walk into the clinic with a smile. Checks patients in for appointments. Makes copies of appropriate insurance cards and identification and scans into Allscripts. Obtains patient demographics information and maintains this information in Allscripts. Obtains updated information including signature on New Year paperwork when patient presents for care. Prints care slips for appointments. Files documents in charts....

Licensed Practical Nurse DESCRIPTION OF POSITION/RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Provides technical nursing care for patients within an assigned unit of a hospital, in support of medical care as directed by medical staff and pursuant to objectives and policies of the hospital.  The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for delegated nursing care for all patients assigned to him/her by the Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE Graduate of an approved school of nursing and currently licensed to practice as a LPN in the State of Louisiana. Minimum of 2 years experience in nursing. Advanced computer skills; Ability to compute medication dosages for age-specific populations as evidenced by approved score on NLN medication exam. Licensed by the State of Louisiana in Practical Nursing; Maintain continuing education requirements; CPR certification. Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English; Ability to communicate with patients, family, peers and...

Works closely with all Radiology personnel including the Chief Technologist, Administrative Director, and Radiologists to perform technical procedures in the Department of Radiology to include fluoroscopy, general diagnostic, operating room, trauma room, and portable procedures. Minimum Qualifications Registered Radiographer with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or registry eligible, with Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology preferred. Current licensure to practice professional radiographer in Louisiana. CPR certification. Must maintain required hours of in-service per year to meet requirements for CEU’s as stipulated by the AART. Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel. Requires emotional stability and resilience. Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight. Exhibits organizational and leadership ability. Shows ability to gain and maintain support and respect. Ability to concentrate on detailed...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Physician Practice – Medical Assistant - works with providers as needed to provide direct outpatient care.  As a member of the patient care team the MA is trained in performing a wide range of skilled administrative and clinical duties. The MA should be able to perform both front and back office functions.  The MA performs a variety of age specific duties in providing direct outpatient care.  All clinical care is done under the direction and supervision of a physician and/or mid-level provider.   This position directly reports to the Practice Manager.   RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Receives patient from the waiting room and escorts the patient to the exam room. Obtains and records vital signs, height and weight, chief complaint, medication and allergies in the patient medical record.  Records any other department specific information in patient chart.  Adheres to all government documentation requirements. Records and/or reconciles medical, surgical...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Nursing Assistant provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Demonstrates competency in use of technology and computers for patient charting and related functions. Provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse. Performs or assists patient with activities of daily living (showering, bathing, dressing, feeding, activity). Communicates abnormal variances of data (vital signs, pain, etc) to appropriate staff. Collects information regarding patient/patient condition: vital signs, intake and output, food intake. Consistently utilizes basic decision making skills to complete routine tasks. Participates in best practices in a consistent and positive manner; huddles, hourly rounding, bedside reporting, Service Excellence, and the use of the white boards. Collaborates with unit staff to provide coordinated patient care. Utilizes unit...

Clinical Registered Nurses Educator - Behavioral Health Unit Responsibilities: Assists the Director in the coordination of Education and with the operational needs of the department. Coordinates and participates in the orientation process of new employees. Assists with curriculum development and instruction. Qualifications: Education: Graduate of approved School of Nursing, BSN required, MSN preferred   Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse Technical skills: Basic computer skills Previous experience in a teaching setting preferred Must possess a valid basic life support (BLS) certification Strong oral and written communication skills Exceptional interpersonal skills Requires a commitment to professional development and lifelong learning

Business Development Physician Recruiter DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Physician Recruiter, in coordination with the administration team, develops effective recruitment strategies/campaigns for recruitment of physicians in training and in practice in designated specialties including direct mail, advertising, residency programs, and state/national medical organization and specialty meetings. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Assists and coordinates the development of strategic physician recruitment plans. Responsible for candidate lead generation, pre-screening and appropriate follow-up for physician candidates in designated specialties. Coordinates personal/professional reference checking on physician candidates. Manages hospital orientation for all recruited physicians. In coordination with the administration team, develops effective recruitment strategies/campaigns for recruitment of physicians in training and in practice in designated specialties including direct mail,...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The claims escalation analyst monitors liability claims from start to finish, verifying and updating information on submitted claims, reviewing the policy to determine which charges are eligible for reimbursement, reconciling a claims adjuster's estimates, negotiating payment to all parties and following up to ensure that payments are made. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Understands assigned payers allowable calculations in order to preview an account to determine if properly paid and identify when errors are made in payments. Accurately posts transactions based on assigned duties ensuring that keying is correct for all payments, adjustments, ded & coins assignments. Able to evaluate transactions posted on an account to ensure all payments and adjustments are posted and are appropriate. Works with other departments to resolve any outstanding issues delaying claims processing. Communicates effectively with assigned payer and makes appropriate decisions...

Medical Acute Care Unit Licensed Practical Nurse DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The LPN is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families under the direction of the registered nurse. The position will perform duties within the scope of practice, ensuring consistency with LCMH policies and procedures, standards of care, approved protocols and provider orders. The position will also adhere to practice standards governed by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Performs assessments and reassessments of patients. Documents accurately according to hospital policy. Possesses competency in use of technology and computers. Demonstrates competency in the use of smart pumps. Demonstrates competency in medication administration. Organizes patient care and delegates to unlicensed staff as appropriate. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in planning and organizing patient care from admit to discharge. Demonstrates the...