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.

A registered nurse provides and coordinates total nursing care for patients maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting and pursuant to the objectives and policies of the Nursing Care Division and Medical Center policies and procedures.  

CRNA practice includes pre-anesthetic evaluation and preparation, anesthesia induction, maintenance and emergence, post-anesthetic care, pain management and responding to emergency situations related to airway management and cardiac life support techniques. The CRNA cares for patients at all acuity levels across the lifespan in a variety of settings for procedures including, but not limited to, surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain management.

The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal function 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.   Acts as collaborative member of the clinic in providing continuity and quality patient care. The Nurse Practitioner will work interdependently with physician(s) and other members of the health care team to provide preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, maintenance and rehabilitative health care; independently participate in the delivery of optimal patient care within the scope of individual authority granted by...

**This is a temporary experienced RN assignment**   The RN's role is to identify 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.   Assignment...

**This is a temporary experienced RN assignment**   The RN's role is to identify 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.   Assignment...

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.

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: The case manager coordinates with physicians, nurses, social workers and other health team members to expedite medically appropriate, cost-effective care (Care Coordination).  The case manager applies clinical expertise and medical appropriateness criteria and works with physicians to determine appropriateness of hospital stay and appropriate level of care determination (Utilization Review) The case manager assesses patients at admission to begin discharge planning and works with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate appropriate and timely discharge (Discharge...

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: Examine, plan, and administer physical therapy evaluations and treatments to patients referred by appropriate professionals.  Supervise treatments performed by Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants.   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.