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.

Job Summary:   Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values. Additionally, under the direct supervision of licensed nurses, the nursing assistant performs various duties to assist in the care of patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.

The Food Production Specialist Lead position is responsible for ensuring the proper operations of the kitchen and staff.  FPS Lead functions under the authority and direct supervision of the Director of Food and Nutrition and must work closely with the Dieticians to ensure the products we serve our patients are prepared according to physician direction.  Should the Director not be on campus; the FPS Lead is responsible for maintaining the department in a professional manner.  This responsibility includes the supervision and safety of all employees within the Food and Nutrition...

Job Summary: Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values. Utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment and nursing skills to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of the assigned patient with a primary focus to provide a safe and therapeutic environment. Responsible for the shift management of patient care and the services provided by Decatur Morgan Hospital.

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) performs various care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients.  He/she works under the supervision of a licensed nurse.  The PCA participates in the orientation and training of personnel.

Maintains established standards of care, policies, objective, and goals in administering professional nursing care to all patients. The RN identifies patient needs and priorities for care through 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.

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

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.

Assist the Registered Nurse or the Licensed Practical Nurse in patient care tasks not requiring licensure. Implements care under the supervision of an RN or LPN. Performs clerical functions according to the nursing service policies and procedures. Performs visual/observation skills to watch ECG tracings of a remote cardiac monitor, recognizes abnormalities, and reports these appropriately. Provides specimen transport. Facilitates communication between the nursing staff, physicians, visitors and other hospital departments.

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.

Promotes optimal patient outcomes by assisting with medication reconciliation.  Interviews patients and reviews medication-related documentation for the purpose of compiling a medication history for patients being admitted to the hospital.  Compiled history information is entered into the patient’s electronic health record for the purpose of facilitating medication reconciliation by the admitting provider.  May perform a variety of functions which impact the medication reconciliation process and patient care.  Seeks assistance/clarification from a pharmacist with any questions or issues that may arise.

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.  

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.

Obtains blood specimens from patients and delivers specimens to the laboratory and/or sends through the transport system.  Correctly identifies patients and specimens.

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) performs various care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients.  He/she works under the supervision of a licensed nurse.  The PCA participates in the orientation and training of personnel.

The RN maintains established standards of care, policies, objective, and goals in administering professional nursing care to all patients. 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

Inspect, report malfunctions, and make repairs to equipment and physical facilities.

Inspect, report malfunctions, and make repairs to equipment and physical facilities.

Centered in a clinician provider practice, this individual works in partnership with patients, families, nurses, physicians, other qualified healthcare providers and clinical disciplines. 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 illness. Provides effective clinical health coaching to assist patients with self-management of their chronic disease and life-style changes to mitigate health risk. Promotes effective partnerships and utilization of community resources....