Under the supervision and collaboration of a physician hospitalist, the nurse practitioner provides comprehensive direct patient care and practice to include obtaining comprehensive patient histories, performing complete physical examinations, order and performing diagnostic testing and screening, diagnosing illness, prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments for patients, and providing health maintenance and promotion inventions such as patient and family education and counseling.

Job Summary: Under the general direction of the Director of Information Systems, functions as the systems expert for the assigned business lines. Responsible for identifying system requirements, understanding complex business functions, and developing detailed specifications to solve business process functions and meet user requirements. Role also involves planning and designing of systems integration, managing system upgrades/enhancements, in-depth testing/debugging applications, writing application related documentation and resolving day-to-day system issues and problems.  May, on occasion,...

Job Summary: Adequately assesses patients experiencing emotional distress to determine the appropriate level of care indicated based on syptomology. Interviewers’ skills require knowledge of our admission criteria, local resources available for non – admits, good communication skills, and ability to engage the patient. Demonstrated ability to utilize diagnostic criteria to assign a diagnostic impression. Keeps clear and accurate written documentation. Knowledge and ability to document using appropriate psychiatric terminology.

Job Summary  Centered in a clinician provider practice, this individual acts as a collaborative member of the clinical team in providing continuity of and quality patient care.  Initiates patient care assessments, gathers vital signs, prepares patient and exam room for procedures, and collects specimens. Coordinates care for patients with chronic disease and manages effective care transitions for them within the continuum.  Partners with the provider care team for successful preventative care visits to reduce the severity of chronic disease and avoidable acute...

The Multiskilled Technician coordinates communication between unit/department staff and other departments of the organization. He/she transcribes physician orders by computer order entry or by utilization of appropriate forms. He/she performs other clerical duties using computer desktop applications. The Multiskilled Technician relays messages to appropriate personnel and maintains the medical record. He/she observes cardiac monitors for rhythms and reports any changes to licensed personnel. May also perform various care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients.

Acts as a collaborative member of the clinical team in providing continuity of and quality patient care. Initiates patient care assessments, 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

Job Summary: Evaluate, Establish a Plan of Care, and Administer the Occupational Therapy Plan of Care to patients referred by appropriate professionals.   Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values.

Job Summary:  Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values. Additionally, 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...

Job Summary The advanced practice provider (APP) evaluates, manages and appropriately treats patients in the ED based on standards of practice in Emergency Medicine with any symptom, illness, injury, or condition, and provide services necessary to ameliorate minor illnesses or injuries in collaboration with the ED physician. The APP delivers comprehensive direct patient care by performing complete physical examination, ordering and performing diagnostic testing and screening, diagnosing illness, prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments...

Manages cardiac databases for the Quality Management Services (QMS) department: abstracts data and submits for assigned database within established timeframes.

Obtains financial statements from patients (by phone or in person) applying for financial assistance and assists patient to the point of completion of the financial statement in order to appropriately apply the organization’s charity policy. Works with In House patients to obtain payment for their out of pocket costs.

The Paramedic performs a wide variety of patient care activities related to patients being treated and transported to the hospital by ambulance.  The EMT-Paramedic also performs the responsibilities of driving emergency vehicles providing due regard for the safety of others while operating the ambulance. The EMT-Paramedic performs patient care activities when attending to the patient in the patient compartment of the ambulance. The EMT-Paramedic performs Life Support procedures within their scope of practice as approved by the Alabama Department of Public Health EMS Division.

The Paramedic performs a wide variety of patient care activities related to patients being treated and transported to the hospital by ambulance.  The EMT-Paramedic also performs the responsibilities of driving emergency vehicles providing due regard for the safety of others while operating the ambulance. The EMT-Paramedic performs patient care activities when attending to the patient in the patient compartment of the ambulance. The EMT-Paramedic performs Life Support procedures within their scope of practice as approved by the Alabama Department of Public Health EMS Division.

The Emergency Medical Tech.- ADVANCED performs a wide variety of patient care activities related to patients being treated and transported to the hospital by ambulance. The EMT-ADVANCED also performs the responsibilities of driving emergency vehicles providing due regard for the safety of others while operiating the ambulance. The EMT –ADVANCED perfoms patient care activities when attending to the patient in the patient compartment of the ambulance. The EMT-ADVANCED performs Advanced Life Support procedures within their scope of practice as approved by the Alabama Department of Public Health EMS Division.

The following 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.   Must be able to direct other staff providing direct and indirect patient care.  Must be able to circulate and/or scrub in the Operating Room.  Flexible hours and taking call are...

Performs clinical imaging procedures to include computed tomography on a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Responsible for maintaining the uniform operation of the department by performing a broad range of duties. Receives and processes necessary patient information,Uses independent judgment and initiative to perform imaging exams according to policy while assuring patient safety, comfort and protection. Assists the radiologist and attending physician. Communicates effectively and appropriately, works efficiently and productively, maintains a clean and safe...

The RN identifies patient needs and priorities for care through assessment. The RN plans and delegates care based on patient needs.  The RN executes therapeutic physician orders and therapeutic nursing interventions.  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.   

Provides professional nursing care for office patients following established standards and procedures.

The Centralized Scheduling Representative will promptly answer telephone calls and schedule patients in a timely manner within Department guidelines. In addition to scheduling outpatient tests and procedures, the Centralized Scheduling Rep will enter demographic and insurance information, Pre-Cert Info when applies, into the 1Chart Scheduling system. The Centralized Scheduling Representative accurately listens to requests from patients, physicians, physician’s office personnel, and inter-hospital departments in an effort to effectively schedule patients for procedures giving high priority to customer service and complete customer satisfaction. Must maintain the Dept Standards of “Talk Time” and also working together as a team. The Scheduling...

The Registered Nurse (RN) organizes and coordinates delivery of nursing care to groups of patients in compliance with hospital and departmental policies, protocols and procedures.  He/she provides direct patient care by monitoring physiological and behavioral status, evaluating patient progress and the effectiveness of interventions, and by performing treatments and procedures.  He/she recognizes, reports and documents clinical observations.  The Registered Nurse participates in orientation, training and management of personnel.