South Sunflower County Hospital 1 0 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0.00 0.00 ER Admissions Clerk Summary: This employee’s primary duties will be related to outpatient/ancillary admissions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. · Complete admissions by set procedures on patients requiring emergency department services including scanning documents into the Healthland System. · Other Admission duties as needed · Assisting patients into and around the hospital when needed. · Assisting other ED staff when needed. · Breaks are allowed as the workload permits up to two 15 minute breaks per day. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: * Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves minor problems independently in a timely manner. Problems that cannot be resolved by the employee will be brought to the supervisor for resolution. * Technical Skills – Working knowledge of Excel and Internet Explorer. * Customer Service – Strong customer service skills responding calmly and with a smile to all patients. Reaches out to supervisor when unable to handle situations. Always answering the phone/greeting patients with a smile. * Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; maintains a positive attitude and good work ethic, works with other departments when an issue arises in order to find an acceptable solution rather than working against them * Oral Communication - Speaks clearly in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds appropriately to questions. * Written Communication – Ability to print simple sentences; Able to read and interpret simple sentences. * Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. * Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values. * Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently. * Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. * Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness * Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. * Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. * Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. * Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent * Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience High school education or GED, or 3 months of related experience. Language Skills Ability to read and understand three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between a series of numbers. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute percent. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out simple step by step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with occasional variables. Other Skills and Abilities Must have computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office 7 Professional. Must be able to work without constant supervision. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 ponds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 1 0 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0.00 0.00 Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Summary: Full Time MLT - Variable Schedule with Weekend Rotations Description: I. Summary: Collects and performs testing in all areas of the laboratory to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. II. Duties and Responsibilities: Blood collection: • Draws acceptable blood samples, from the patient’s finger, foot, or vein • Uses the sterile technique in the collection of Blood Cultures • Properly identifies patient and labels sample at the patient’s bedside • Attaches Blood Bank Band at the time of collection of Crossmatch Sample • Collects samples from patients of all ages, ranging from Newborn, Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, or Geriatric. • Good communication skills and techniques with all age groups in the collection process. Pretesting skills: • Performs daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on the instruments in the laboratory • Runs, reviews, evaluates and documents Quality Control for each test performed • Able to troubleshoot instruments • Calls Technical Support and resolves instrument problems over the phone • Chooses acceptable samples for the testing process Testing Skills: • Conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid • Performs test, documents, and reports promptly, accurately and proficiently • Performs repeat analysis on all critical values • Verifies quality control has been performed and is acceptable before reporting results. • Identifies incompatible units and positive antibody screens in Blood Bank • Recognizes agglutination that is seen with incompatible units or positive antibody screens • Identifies antibodies with Antibody Workup in Blood Bank • Provides the proper blood product for transfusion in Blood Bank • Consults with the Lab Director on the difficult analysis or abnormal findings, as needed Post Testing Skills: • Recognizes normal results and critical values for all age groups • Recollects and verifies samples with erroneous values. • Notifies nurse or physician when critical values are obtained Communication Skills: • Notifies Lab Director of any need for time off in advance • Notifies Lab Director of any issues that negatively affect patient testing • Notifies Lab Director of supply needs • Provides direction and assistance to patients, patient’s families, and visitors in a courteous manner • Responds to others in a positive and professional manner • Uses empathy and good communication skills • Offers suggestions for positive change in the lab • Reviews all information posted by the Lab Director • Works continuously at establishing a good rapport and cooperative working relationship with all hospital personnel • Attempts to recognize the needs of others and meet that need when possible • Demonstrates good judgment when responding to request and interacting with nurses and physicians Policies and procedures: • Has read and reviews annually all written procedures. • Has a complete understanding of the policies and procedures outlined in the Laboratory Departmental Policy and Procedure Manual • Has a complete understanding of the policies and procedures outlined in each section of the manual • Able to apply policies and procedures and training to use good judgment in the collection, testing, and reporting of lab results Work Area and Handing of specimens: • Receives reagents and supplies • Rotates stock and checks expiration dates • Cleans and disinfects the working area • Wears PPE when handling body fluids or contaminated objects • Disposes of hazardous material according to proper guidelines • Never takes shortcuts that may endanger someone Schedule and Work Hours: May be asked at any time to perform duties not mentioned on this form • Available to work, as needed • Arrives to work on time • Arrives to work on the day’s schedule • Notifies Lab Director of any sickness that may interfere with attendance • Notifies Lab Director in advance of any vacation or days off needed • Adjust to scheduling changes in a pleasant manner • Willing to cover when there is a staffing shortage • Promptly responds to stat request Computer Skills: • Correctly manually enters results into computer • Correctly accepts interfaced results • Correctly handles Lab-Corp Interface testing • Correctly enters Microbiology results Hospital Policies and Procedures: • Knows the lab's responsibility during a fire or a disaster • Knows the telephone numbers of coworkers (or where to find them) • Uses Universal Precautions in the full testing process • Follows appropriate isolation protocols • Clocks out when leaving the hospital campus Work Environment: Knows precautions needed to protect themselves in a laboratory environment: • Works near moving mechanical parts • May be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals • Risk of Electrical Shock • May work with flammable material • May be exposed to airborne particles • Noise level is usually moderate. III. Qualifications: • Graduate of a 2 year MLT Program • License/Registration (Preferred): Licensed by ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologist) • Have the necessary skill set to perform each essential duty satisfactorily Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. • Able to write routine reports and correspondence • Able to calculate figures such as Creatinine Clearance or Urinary Protein • Able to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. • Able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations • Must be able to sit, stand or walk • Use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools, or control. • Must be able to talk or hear • Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl • Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds • Must have good close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus • Must not be color blind---required for Urinalysis dipstick 1 0 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0.00 0.00 Posting Clerk Posting Clerk - Full Time - Weekdays Summary: This employee’s primary duties will be related to posting charges and payments. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Post Inpatient and Outpatient charges using the outlined process by the end of each day. * Verification of Inpatient and Outpatient charge accuracy through feedback from the department heads prior to posting. (Charge Sign off Sheets) * Post payments received through the mail, EFT, and self-pay payments. * Enter remits in adjustment spreadsheet daily. * Set up Emergency Room Records * Prepare deposit daily. * Work hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday with a 60 minute lunch period. * 8:00am to 12:00pm on Saturdays when scheduled. * Breaks are allowed as the workload permits up to two 15 minute breaks per day. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: * Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves minor problems independently in a timely manner. Problems that cannot be resolved by the employee will be brought to the supervisor for resolution. * Technical Skills – Working knowledge of Excel and Internet Explorer. * Customer Service – Strong customer service skills responding calmly and with a smile to all patients. Reaches out to supervisor when unable to handle situations. Always answering the phone/greeting patients with a smile. * Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; maintains a positive attitude and good work ethic, works with other departments when an issue arises in order to find an acceptable solution rather than working against them. * Oral Communication - Speaks clearly in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds appropriately to questions. * Written Communication – Ability to print simple sentences; Able to read and interpret simple sentences. * Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. * Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values. * Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently. * Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. * Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness * Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. · Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. · Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. * Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent * Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience High school education or GED, or 3 months of related experience. Language Skills Ability to read and understand three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between a series of numbers. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute percent. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out simple step by step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with occasional variables. Other Skills and Abilities Must have computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Must be able to work without constant supervision. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 ponds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 1 0 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0.00 0.00 Radiologic Technologist Summary: Full Time Radiology Tech - Nights ($3000 Sign on Bonus Available) Description: Education and Experience: * Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology * Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registry * Current and valid State of Mississippi Radiologic Technologist license Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas: * Must have full knowledge of radiological procedures and procedure requirements; can explain the procedure and complications to the patient before the procedure. * Competent in performing exams utilizing the ultrasound machine, x-ray machine, portable x-ray machine, Ct scanner, etc. * Minimizes radiation to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques. * Maintains a safe work environment. * Instructs and prepares patients for ultrasound, radiological, and/or fluoroscopic examinations. * Responsible for assuring patients receive optimum care, comfort, privacy, and courtesy when receiving radiographic exams. * Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention. * Determines the most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shields patients accordingly. * Evaluates images and ensures that only quality images are submitted to the Radiologist. * Performs procedures in a timely manner. * Follows instruction of both the Director of Radiology and the Radiologist. * Responsible for notifying the ordering physician if the exam is ordered incorrectly. * Make sure an acceptable diagnosis is given for the imaging procedure ordered. * Assists in the training of students and ancillary staff. * Maintains a well-stocked room for every modality. * Must have the ability and willingness to work with other staff. * Completes all work before clocking out and leaving. * Complies with state and federal professional requirements. 1 0 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0.00 0.00 Radiologic Technologist Summary: Radiology Tech - PRN Description: Education and Experience: · Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology · Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registry · Current and valid State of Mississippi Radiologic Technologist license Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas: · Must have full knowledge of radiological procedures and procedure requirements; can explain the procedure and complications to the patient before the procedure. · Competent in performing exams utilizing the ultrasound machine, x-ray machine, portable x-ray machine, Ct scanner, etc. · Minimizes radiation to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques. · Maintains a safe work environment. · Instructs and prepares patients for ultrasound, radiological, and/or fluoroscopic examinations. · Responsible for assuring patients receive optimum care, comfort, privacy, and courtesy when receiving radiographic exams. · Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention. · Determines the most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shields patients accordingly. · Evaluates images and ensures that only quality images are submitted to the Radiologist. · Performs procedures in a timely manner. · Follows instruction of both the Director of Radiology and the Radiologist. · Responsible for notifying the ordering physician if the exam is ordered incorrectly. · Make sure an acceptable diagnosis is given for the imaging procedure ordered. · Assists in the training of students and ancillary staff. · Maintains a well-stocked room for every modality. · Must have the ability and willingness to work with other staff. · Completes all work before clocking out and leaving. · Complies with state and federal professional requirements. 1 0 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0.00 0.00 Registered Nurse Summary: Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Full Time - Night Shift Description: I. Summary The Emergency Room Registered Nurse is an integral part of the Emergency Room and nursing service. The nurse will perform duties within his/her scope of practice and license to ER, Med/Surg patients from pediatrics to geriatrics as well as newborns as designated by State and Federal regulations. The nurse will continually demonstrate an ability to competently provide individualized goal directed nursing care for patients utilizing the nursing process throughout admission to discharge from the ER. Charting will be done in a clear, concise manner. The nurse must have the ability to communicate clearly and maintain a good working rapport with the physicians, patients, families and peers. This nurse must maintain a professional manner and attitude and should remain calm in difficult patient situations. He/she must possess good organizational skills, good judgement and initiative. ​ II. Essential Duties & Responsibilities · Identifies changing conditions of the patients and reports to the physician. · Initiates emergency treatment within their scope of practice and adjusts treatment as specified for pediatric to geriatric patients. · Obtains VS, patient complaint and other information needed for triage. RN or MD must triage all patients that present to their ER Department. · Calculates drug dosages and administers medication to patients ranging from newborn to geriatric and is responsible for all medications given in the ER. · Completes all hospital required documentation in EMR for necessary treatments and/or procedures done. · Notifies nursing units of ER patient transfers and reports patient’s condition. · Follows Emergency Room triage policy. · Counts all narcotics at the beginning of each shift and reports and discrepancies to House Supervisor. · Answers ambulance calls from paramedics and assists with emergency transfers to another facility. · Supervises non-licensed staff assigned to ER. · Transports patients in and out of ER department and transfers patients to nursing units. · Restricts visitor traffic thru ER and follows hospital and ER visitor policies. · Starts IV’s and monitors intravenous fluids on patients, including pediatrics, using proper aseptic technique. · Administers and monitors blood and blood products per hospital policy and procedure. · Demonstrates a complete knowledge of the location, care, and operation of unit equipment. · Participates in patient and family teaching. · Initiates or assists with emergency measures for s sudden adverse development in patients such as cardiac arrest. · Inserts foley catheters and obtains urine samples. · Assists in updating and revising the policy and procedure manuals as necessary. · Rotate shifts as required including weekends and holidays. · Participates in all hospital wide PI activities. · Reports all abnormal lab and other diagnostic studies to physician. · Accompanies pediatric or med/surg patient on ambulance transfer if deemed necessary by · The House Supervisor or DON. · Supervises the economical utilization of supplies and ensures that equipment is maintained. · In a clean and safe manner during his/her tour of duty. · Prepares and delivers verbal shift report when his/her tour of duty has ended. · Updates skills by attending services and staff meetings. · Maintains certification and licensure as required by the department of nursing. · Uses CDC Infection Control procedures when caring for a patient as well as safe. · Practices for their own personal safety. · Follow hospital policies and procedures when caring for psychiatric patients awaiting. · Admission to the state hospital. · Floats to another unit on occasion to work within their scope of practice, if deemed · Necessary by House Supervisor and or DON. · Must be able to give and administer care to patients from all groups across the life span. · As well as be familiar with the treatments, procedures and medications for all groups across the life span. · Restocks medication and supplies in department as needed. · Maintains cleanliness of Medication Room and eating room. · Cleans and organize storage areas. · Follows HIPPA laws regarding patients’ health information. · Checks for expired drugs and supplies in the Emergency Room · Checks crash chart every shift and documents result in appropriate area. Follows Crash Cart Policy for restocking crash cart. · Any other Duties as assigned by Administration or Director of Nursing. III. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. IV. Education and/or Experience Registered Nurse from an accredited school of nursing with a current license from the State of Mississippi. Current certification in Basic Life Support and recommended Advance Life Support and Pediatric Life Support certification. V. Skills LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportion s, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. VI. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with bands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. ​ VII. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. 1 0 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0.00 0.00 Registered Nurse Summary: Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Full Time - Night Shift Description: I. Summary The Emergency Room Registered Nurse is an integral part of the Emergency Room and nursing service. The nurse will perform duties within his/her scope of practice and license to ER, Med/Surg patients from pediatrics to geriatrics as well as newborns as designated by State and Federal regulations. The nurse will continually demonstrate an ability to competently provide individualized goal directed nursing care for patients utilizing the nursing process throughout admission to discharge from the ER. Charting will be done in a clear, concise manner. The nurse must have the ability to communicate clearly and maintain a good working rapport with the physicians, patients, families and peers. This nurse must maintain a professional manner and attitude and should remain calm in difficult patient situations. He/she must possess good organizational skills, good judgement and initiative. ​ II. Essential Duties & Responsibilities · Identifies changing conditions of the patients and reports to the physician. · Initiates emergency treatment within their scope of practice and adjusts treatment as specified for pediatric to geriatric patients. · Obtains VS, patient complaint and other information needed for triage. RN or MD must triage all patients that present to their ER Department. · Calculates drug dosages and administers medication to patients ranging from newborn to geriatric and is responsible for all medications given in the ER. · Completes all hospital required documentation in EMR for necessary treatments and/or procedures done. · Notifies nursing units of ER patient transfers and reports patient’s condition. · Follows Emergency Room triage policy. · Counts all narcotics at the beginning of each shift and reports and discrepancies to House Supervisor. · Answers ambulance calls from paramedics and assists with emergency transfers to another facility. · Supervises non-licensed staff assigned to ER. · Transports patients in and out of ER department and transfers patients to nursing units. · Restricts visitor traffic thru ER and follows hospital and ER visitor policies. · Starts IV’s and monitors intravenous fluids on patients, including pediatrics, using proper aseptic technique. · Administers and monitors blood and blood products per hospital policy and procedure. · Demonstrates a complete knowledge of the location, care, and operation of unit equipment. · Participates in patient and family teaching. · Initiates or assists with emergency measures for s sudden adverse development in patients such as cardiac arrest. · Inserts foley catheters and obtains urine samples. · Assists in updating and revising the policy and procedure manuals as necessary. · Rotate shifts as required including weekends and holidays. · Participates in all hospital wide PI activities. · Reports all abnormal lab and other diagnostic studies to physician. · Accompanies pediatric or med/surg patient on ambulance transfer if deemed necessary by · The House Supervisor or DON. · Supervises the economical utilization of supplies and ensures that equipment is maintained. · In a clean and safe manner during his/her tour of duty. · Prepares and delivers verbal shift report when his/her tour of duty has ended. · Updates skills by attending services and staff meetings. · Maintains certification and licensure as required by the department of nursing. · Uses CDC Infection Control procedures when caring for a patient as well as safe. · Practices for their own personal safety. · Follow hospital policies and procedures when caring for psychiatric patients awaiting. · Admission to the state hospital. · Floats to another unit on occasion to work within their scope of practice, if deemed · Necessary by House Supervisor and or DON. · Must be able to give and administer care to patients from all groups across the life span. · As well as be familiar with the treatments, procedures and medications for all groups across the life span. · Restocks medication and supplies in department as needed. · Maintains cleanliness of Medication Room and eating room. · Cleans and organize storage areas. · Follows HIPPA laws regarding patients’ health information. · Checks for expired drugs and supplies in the Emergency Room · Checks crash chart every shift and documents result in appropriate area. Follows Crash Cart Policy for restocking crash cart. · Any other Duties as assigned by Administration or Director of Nursing. III. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. IV. Education and/or Experience Registered Nurse from an accredited school of nursing with a current license from the State of Mississippi. Current certification in Basic Life Support and recommended Advance Life Support and Pediatric Life Support certification. V. Skills LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportion s, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. VI. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with bands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. ​VII. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. 1 0 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0.00 0.00 Registered Nurse Summary: Registered Nurse - High Accuity - Full Time - Night Shift Description: Summary The High Accuity RN performs as a team leader and is responsible for prioritizing and initiating care of adult and pediatric patients in the acute care setting. The RN will continually demonstrate an ability to competently provide individualized goal directed nursing care for patients utilizing the nursing process from admission to discharge as evidenced by hands-on care and clear concise documentation. This person must be able to communicate clearly and accurately, remaining calm and professional in all stressful situations. The RN must have a good working rapport with physicians, patients, patients’ families, and coworkers of all departments of the hospital. ESSESTIAL DUITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Interprets cardiac monitor strips, recognized arrythmias and carries out standing cardiac orders. Participates as code team leader, making life saving decisions until physician arrives. Identifies, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient and family teaching needs (adjusts teaching to the educational level of the patient/caregiver). Prioritizes and coordinates patient care needs of acute care patients from pediatrics to geriatrics. Cares for ventilator patients. Performs and/or delegates duties during Code Blue (i.e.: defibrillation, administration of emergency medications). Monitors telemetry patients. Coordinates patient care with other patient care units. Practices safe infection control during daily routine. Administers and monitors IV medications and IV infusions of all High Accuity patients: i.e.: Activase, Dopamine, Heparin, Isuprel, Nitroglycerine, Doputamine, Procainamide, Bretylium, Adenosine, Lidocaine, Calan. (Adjusts doses of medications as ordered.) Interprets and follows all High Acuity and Hospital policies and procedures and standing orders for self and subordinates. Notifies physician of patient status and any changes in condition of High Accuity patients. Performs initial admission assessment and discharge assessment on all High Accuity patients. Follows High Accuity and Hospital-Wide Policies and Procedures Identifies own learning ne4eds and seeks opportunities for self improvement. Recommends and assists with changes to improve performance within the department. Participates in all hospital wide PI activities. Recognizes early signs and symptoms of impending complications and takes action within their scope of practice to stabilize the patient until the physician arrives. May occasionally be asked to work in another nursing area within their scope of practice when deemed necessary by the House Supervisor. Monitors acute care patients, pediatric to elderly, on ambulance transfers as needed when deemed necessary by the House Supervisor. Utilizes personnel to give the quality of nursing care consistent with the Department of Nursing Philosophy and Objectives. Directly coordinates patient care on his/her unit. Supervises and delegates care given by LPNs. Coordinates evaluating, planning, and setting patient goals and the implementation of patient care. Identifies and studies nursing service problems and assists in their solutions. Provides orientation for new personnel to job requirements, equipment, and unit and Hospital -Wide Policies and Procedures. Instructs unit personnel in new nursing care, techniques, and equipment. Evaluates staff performance through observation, spot-checking work completed, and conferences. Identifies learning needs of the staff on the unit and coordinates plans with Inservice personnel. Directs preparation and maintenance of patient’s clinical records. Maintains accurate and complete records of nursing care required by the hospital. Performs initial admission assessment and discharge assessment. Accompanies physician on rounds and works closely with physicians. Gives accurate pertinent report to oncoming shift. Supports and implements Hospital Department of Nursing Services policies and procedures. Communicates with other departments to facilitate quality patient care. Identifies patient learning needs and assists in implementation of the patient education system. Utilizes professional literature. Attends staff meetings, inservice education programs, and CEU workshops. Demonstrates correct knowledge of cardiac and emergency drugs for all age groups across the life span. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly Supervises employees in the Nursing Services. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include but not limited to, planning, assigning and directing work and addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with an RN degree. Current certification in BLS Current certification in ACLS LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, and interpret policy and procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from patients, doctors and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume and dosage calculations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1 0 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0.00 0.00 Registered Nurse Summary: Registered Nurse - Med/Surg - Full Time - Night Shift Description: I. Summary The RN should demonstrate knowledge of new trends and techniques in nursing. He/she should demonstrate the appropriate level of competence in administering care to pediatric, geriatric, medical, surgical and trauma patients and be dedicated to bedside nursing. The nurse will also be responsible for the care of psychiatric patients awaiting admission to the state hospital. He/she should work efficiently and effectively with others possessing tact, discretion, and diplomacy. He/she should demonstrate leadership, teaching ability and possess the ability to work under pressure. ​ II. Essential Duties & Responsibilities · The Med / Surg Registered Nurse duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. · In charge of all activities on his/her designated unit during his/her tour of duty. · Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the hospital and Nursing Department. · Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient's needs and the personnel's capabilities. · Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person and records those observations accurately and concisely. · Administers medications and performs treatments on all patients: pediatric, adult, and geriatric. · Directs, supervises, and evaluates nursing care provided to patients by subordinate employees on their unit. · Assess the patient's condition and nursing needs, sets goals initiates appropriate nursing action to meet those goals. · Coordinates discharge planning for all patients: pediatric, adult, and geriatric Ensures that physicians' orders arc transcribed and carried out. · Assists physicians with special tests and procedures. · Coordinates nursing care of patients, when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments. Initiates the development of individualized nursing care plans and updates existing ones. · Starts IVs and monitors intravenous fluids on patients, including pediatrics, using proper aseptic technique. · Administers and monitors blood and blood products per hospital policy and procedure. Demonstrates a complete knowledge of the location, care, and operation of unit equipment. · Participates inpatient and family teaching. · Initiates or assists with emergency measures for a sudden adverse development in patients such as cardiac arrest. · Ensures that staff makes regular patient rounds and personally visits all assigned unit patients at least once per shift. · Assists in updating and revising the policy and procedure manuals as necessary. Rotates shifts as required including weekends and holidays. · Participates in all hospital-wide Pl activities. · Reports all abnormal lab and other diagnostic studies to the physician. · Accompanies pediatric or med/surg patient on ambulance transfer if deemed necessary by the House Supervisor. · Supervises the economical utilization of supplies and ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner during his/her tour of duty. · Prepares and tapes a shift report on matters of pertinence, when his/her tour of duty is ending. · Upgrades skills by attending in-services and staff meetings. · Maintains certification and licensure as required by the department of nursing. · Uses CDC Infection Control procedures when caring for the patient as well as safe practices for their own personal safety. · Follows hospital policies and procedures when caring for psychiatric patients awaiting admission to the state hospital. · Floats to another unit on occasion to work within their scope of practice, if deemed necessary by the House Supervisor. · Any other duties as assigned by Administration or Director of Nursing. · Must be able to give and administer care to patients from all age groups across the life spans, as well as be familiar with the treatments, procedures, and medications for all age groups across the life spans. III. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. IV. Education and/or Experience Registered Nurse from an accredited school of nursing with a current license from the State of Mississippi. Current certification in Basic Life Support and recommended Advance Life Support and Pediatric Life Support certification. V. Skills LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportion s, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. VI. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with bands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. ​ VII. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. 1 0 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0.00 0.00 Respiratory Tech Title: Professionals Branch: South Sunflower County Hospital Department: Respiratory Therapy Level: Entry Type: Employee Employment Status: Part Time Wage Type: Hourly Posted: 28-Nov-23 Expires: 28-Dec-23 1 0 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0.00 0.00 Ultrasound Technologist Summary: Ultrasound Technologist - Full Time Description: Staff Ultrasound Technologist must: · Have an associate degree in sonography, from an institution accredited by The CAAHEP, that prepares students to sit for the certification exam. Staff Ultrasound Technologist Duties: · Use sonographic equipment to identify and observe the area(s) of concern · Report to the appropriate medical staff of any abnormalities that require immediate attention · Maintain sonography equipment and report machinery failure · Conduct scan tests and write reports based on the results · Schedule outpatient procedures for Radiology · Manage several patients and priorities and be able to adapt to a fast-paced work environment · Work under minimal supervision and cooperate with other team members · Take Call for emergency procedures after working hours Also, the Ultrasound technologist at SSCH needs to be: · ARRT Registered · A Mississippi license to practice radiography. · Able to perform x-ray and Ct procedures · Ultrasound technologist must be a graduate with associate's or bachelor's degree in radiology from an accredited 2 year or 4 year college. Hours · Monday-Friday 7:30-3:30 · After hour call weekdays, weekends, and holidays 0 0 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 2024-00-00 South Sunflower County Hospital 0.00 0.00 x - General Application South Sunflower County Hospital is currently looking for professional healthcare employees. If you do not see a current job opening in our present online listings, we still encourage you to apply using the online application. If your qualifications meet any of our current needs, we will contact you. We are currently accepting applications for positions we will need filled in the future. We keep applications acitve for six months from the submission date.