Nursing Jobs in Weslaco, TX

Service Coord - RN Valley

Driscoll Children's Hospital McAllen, TX

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. General Purpose of Job: The service coordination program supports maximizing the member’s health, wellbeing, and independence. The RN will focus on person-centered care planning and will assess all the member’s services and support needs, ensure timely community-based Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) to prevent, delay, or reduce the progression of chronic conditions and the need for institutionalization and to maintain the member safely in the community. Service coordination is a collaborative practice that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the options and services required to meet the member’s health and human service’s needs. It is characterized by advocacy, communication and resource management and promotes quality and cost-effective interventions and outcomes. The service coordinator facilitates clinically appropriate and fiscally responsible patient care through communication and collaboration with the physicians, Member, family, care giver, and all other members of the multidisciplinary team. The service coordination process is holistic in its coverage of the member’s situation and addresses medical, physical, behavioral, emotional, financial, psychosocial, social, and other needs, as well as that as the support system. These nurses will also work with the Health Homes and primary care providers to assist with coordination of STAR Kids member’s needs. The Service Coordinator RN will manage any combination of Level of Care (LOC) 1 ,2 and 3, member caseload that they are assigned. Certain medically complex members with waiver services may require the RN to be responsible for the LTSS prior authorization activities. The Service Coordinator RN will collaborate with other members of the Service Coordination team. The Service Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and efficient utilization of health care resources for the provision of quality care for all patients throughout the continuum of care. The Service Coordinator RN: facilitates clinically appropriate and fiscally responsible patient care through communication with the providers and health plan medical directors, and all other members of the health care and health plan team, assesses and identifies the patient’s clinical findings and determines, in conjunction with the Physician Advisor/Health Plan Administration, established benefits, protocols, pathways, and evidence-based medicine tools, the health care services and level of care appropriate for the member, communicates with providers of care/services to ensure appropriate levels of care and coordination of LTSS for applicable members. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perforin 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. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by Health Plan leadership, as required. Education and/or Experience: This position can be filled as an RN, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician’s Assistant. • RN with Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from four-year college or university or Associates Degree in Science (ADNS) with combination of education and experience in managed care, STAR+Plus, children with special health care needs, or Long Term Supports and Services (LTSS) for individual enrolled in various waiver programs through the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) preferred. • Certified Case Manager (CCM) certification preferred. • Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse with one year of experience as a case manager or managed care case/utilization management experience preferred. • Minimum of three (3) years prior management experience in health services within a managed care organization preferred. • Must have an in-depth knowledge of the State of Texas’ managed care and managed Medicaid process preferred. • Previous experience with the State of Texas STAR+PLUS program or similar programs dealing with SSI and disabled children preferred. • Knowledge of Medicare preferred. • Resource Utilization Group (RUG) and/or Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) certification preferred. Licenses, Certifications, Registrations: • Current, active, and unrestricted RN, NP, or PA licensure in the State of Texas • Certified Case Manager (CCM) designation preferred. • Current Texas driver’s license and insurance maintained throughout the term of employment.

CMT

Per Diem

2 weeks ago

***Filled Medical Technologist CLS PRN ERMC

South Texas Health System Edinburg Edinburg, TX

Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for receiving and analyzing laboratory specimens and reporting results in a timely manner in accordance with Laboratory Policies and Procedures. Performs duties which may require both technical and professional judgment. Participates in and helps evaluate the Department’s Quality Control, Quality Assurance, maintenance and safety programs. Maintains parts, reagents and supplies in areas assigned to the. May be required to evaluate and write procedures for new methods, participate in teaching, continuing education, supervisory and other organizational activities. Performs other related duties with a minimum of supervision. This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Training should have included at least 12 months in a structured training program with clinical internship in a hospital setting. 2. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer. EDUCATION / LICENSURE: 1. Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related laboratory science; or Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician Plus 10 years of work experience required. 2. Registered Clinical Laboratory Science – certified by national registry such as CLS(MLS), MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA), MT(AMT) is required within six months of hire. 3. Techs newly certified as of 2004, are required to participate in a Certification Maintenance Program to continue certification every 3 years. Failure to participate will invalidate certification after the initial 3 year certification period. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449. Authorized by Corporate Human Resources

RN

Per Diem

2 weeks ago

RN-Seasonal Per Diem Days

ScionHealth Harlingen, TX

Description At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation. Develops nursing care plan in coordination with patient, family and interdisciplinary staff as necessary. Communicates changes in patient’s clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate. Participates in discharge planning process. The Seasonal Staffing program provides a temporary opportunity for the employee to work a minimum of 36 hours (typically 3–12-hour shifts) per week for a 12-week commitment period at a Seasonal Agreement rate of pay. Once the initial commitment period has exhausted the employee can extend the agreement up to an additional 12 weeks in 4-week increments. The employee’s status during this period will be Per Diem and ineligible for benefits. At the end of the Seasonal Agreement the employee may has the option, based on current job openings, to change status to full-time, part-time, or per diem. The employee may be required to float between units. Essential Functions Maintains the standard of nursing care and implements policies and procedures of the hospital and nursing department. Directs, supervises and evaluates nursing care provided to patients. Assigns nursing care team members in accordance to patient needs, team members capabilities and qualifications. Documents patient admission assessment and reassessments, patient care plans and other pertinent information, completely in the patient’s medical record according to nursing standards and policies. Performs assessment on all patients on admission and reassessments as per policy. Makes referrals to other disciplines based on assessment. Develops nursing care plan of assigned patient on admission, updates plan of care as needed and ensures plan of care is coordinated with patient, family, and other members of the team. Assesses and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. Revises the plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment, and evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age. Performs treatments and provide services to level of licensure. Receives physician’s orders, ensures transcription is accurate and documents completion. Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills within scope of practice. Administers medication utilizing the five rights of medication administration reducing the potential for medication errors. Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families. Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers. Interprets data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Answers telephone, paging system, patients’ call lights, anticipates patients’ needs, and makes rounds of assigned patients and responds as appropriate. Initiates or assists with emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients’ condition. Provides end of shift report to on coming nurse, narcotics are counted, documentation is complete, and physician orders signed off. Communicates appropriately and clearly to management, co-workers, and physicians. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Service/Discharge Planner regarding both in hospital and post discharge needs. Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs. Participates in orientation, instruction/training of new personnel. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition. Basic computer knowledge. Able to organized tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations. Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments. Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0% Qualifications Education Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program. Licenses/Certifications Current state licensure as Registered Nurse. BCLS certification. ACLS preferred. Experience Minimum six months’ Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.