The patient care aide is responsible for the delivery of patient care under the direct supervision of an LPN or RN. Care for 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.  Paramedic or intermediate license through appropriate state and national registries with valid driver’s license in good standing with the state.   Additionally, under supervision of licensed registered nurses, paramedic/intermediate performs various duties to assist in the care of patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.  These duties include, but are not limited to, obtaining EKG’s, venipuncture, ambulation assistance,  measuring vital signs and blood glucose, and transporting

Performs diagnostic studies on patients as prescribed by physician, using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce image of organ on photographic film. Measures radioactivity, using Geiger counters, scalers, and scintillation detectors. Administers therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under direction of physician. Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials.

Job Summary:   Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values.  Paramedic or intermediate license through appropriate state and national registries with valid driver’s license in good standing with the state.   Additionally, under supervision of licensed registered nurses, emergency medical technician performs various duties to assist in the care of patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.  These duties include, but are not limited to, obtaining EKG’s, venipuncture, ambulation assistance, measuring vital signs and blood glucose, and transporting.  

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 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.

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 critical care technician performs various duties to assist in the care of patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.  These duties include, but are not limited to, bathing, mouth care, ambulation assistance, toilet assistance, feeding, measuring vital signs and blood glucose, transporting, ECG and phlebotomy.

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.

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:  While demonstrating through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values, the Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at Decatur Morgan Hospital by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health or supports a peaceful death.  The RN utilizes the best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey.  The RN accepts responsibility, authority and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures.

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. These duties include, but are not limited to, bathing, mouth care, ambulation assistance, toilet assistance, feeding, measuring vital signs and blood glucose, and transporting.

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

Performs polysomnographic recordings and all technical duties related to the polysomnographic evaluations, to include calibration, hook-up, recording and monitoring. Scores records as needed.

Under the direction of the Radiology Director, and a radiologist, performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis. Operates X-Ray Equipment to make quality Images/radiographs of designated body parts. Responsibilities include knowledge of all Imaging procedures. Will be available for emergency on-call procedures as required, or set forth. Recognizes the need for control/assessment of pain for patients and helps to prevent or reduce patient pain levels when possible.

Under the direction of the physicians and clinical staff the Health Care Assistant(HCA) supports the assigned unit by providing technical patient care services and support related to patients on the nursing unit. Additionally assists staff, physicians, visitors and ancillary departments with routine patient care activities and clerical support as needed. Patient Care activities include vital signs, activities of daily living, transport, and transfer of patients to include discharge. Clerical support includes directing incoming calls and responding to patient calls, entering patient charges in the computer system, maintaining patient charts, unit files and secretarial supply levels and being responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly environment.

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 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.

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.