Jobs at DHCHD

[Full-time] Restorative Nurse Aide at Human Resources

2010-06-23 12:36:36

Location: Coon Memorial Nursing Home
URL: www.dhchd.org

Description:

JOB SUMMARY: Assists the Nursing Department in carrying out individual and/or group treatments for residents. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class I.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Education: High School graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of an 80 hour approved Nurse Aide Course within four months of hire date and of a regional Nursing Aide Course for long term care Nurse Aides.

B. Personal Job-Related Skills: Ability to read and write, effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to comprehend and follow verbal or written instructions. Knowledge of residents’ rights.

C. Licensure, Registry or Certification: Certified as a Restorative Nurse Aide and on the Texas Registry.

D. Experience:
1. Prior Work Experience: Six months experience in a health related field. Previous experience as a Certified Restorative Nurse Aide preferred.
2. Technical Training: Current CPR.

E. Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require extended periods of standing and walking. Bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasional heavy lifting when moving or supporting residents who may suddenly become weak or helpless.

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[Full-time] Nurse Manager at Human Resources

2010-06-23 12:25:05

Location: Coon Memorial Nursing Home
URL: www.dhchd.org

Description:

JOB SUMMARY: Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care of residents. Responsible for ensuring continuity of care between shifts. Supervises the care given by CNAs, LVNs, RNs and supportive staff members. Oversees resident and family teaching. Maintains role of resident advocate. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class I.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.

B. Personal Job-Related Skills: Effective oral and written communication skills. Management and leadership abilities. Knowledge and experience of Texas Standards for Nursing Homes preferred.

C. Licensure, Registry or Certification: Licensed by the State of Texas as a Registered Nurse.

D. Experience:
1. Prior Work Experience: Two years of experience in a medical setting with an emphasis on leadership and supervisory skills.
2. Technical Training: Current CPR.

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[Full-time] Treatment Nurse at Human Resources

2010-06-23 12:15:33

Location: Coon Memorial Nursing Home
URL: www.dhchd.org

Description:

JOB SUMMARY: Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care of residents. Responsible for ensuring continuity of care between shifts. Supervises the care given by CNAs, CMAs, and supportive staff members. Participates in teaching residents and family members. Maintains role of resident advocate. Documents all care and treatment of residents in a timely manner. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class I.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational or Professional Nursing.

B. Personal Job-Related Skills: Effective oral and written communication skills. Management and leadership abilities. Knowledge and experience of Texas Standards for Nursing Homes preferred.

C. Licensure, Registry or Certification: Licensed by the State of Texas as a Vocational or Registered Nurse.

D. Experience:
1. Prior Work Experience: One year experience in a medical setting preferred.
2. Technical Training: Current CPR.

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[Full-time] Respiratory Therapist at Human Resources

2010-06-23 11:36:09

Location: Coon Memorial Hospital
URL: www.dhchd.org

Description:

JOB SUMMARY: Provides technical service in the performance in EKG exams, holter monitor studies and cardiac stress tests and EEG studies, Pre and Post PFT studies. Under the supervision of a physician administers prescribed respiratory therapy procedures and assists in the cleaning, maintenance, and disinfection of respiratory therapy equipment. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class I.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Education: High school graduate or GED. Graduate of an AMA approved school and passed NBRC with at least a CRTT.

B. Personal Job-Related Skills: Knowledge of cardiopulmonary equipment. Effective oral and written communication skills.

C. Licensure, Registry or Certification: Certified as a CRTT. Current Texas certificate for Respiratory Care. Current ACLS card.

D. Experience:
1. Prior Work Experience: One year prior experience or six months on-the-job training.
2. Technical Training: Current in CPR.

E. Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require long periods of standing and walking, with some bending and reaching when providing patient care. Lifting supplies up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting or supporting patient who may suddenly become weak or helpless. Must be able to hear to respond to monitor alarms, Code 99 intercom system, telephone inquiries and physicians.

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[Full-time] Physical Therapy Tech/Office Assistant at Rehab Visions

2010-05-13 11:41:45

Location: Dalhart Physical Therapy
Description:

Rehab Visions, partnering with Coon Memorial Hospital, has a full-time opportunity available. Position includes inpatient, outpatient, HH and schools. You will have the opportunity to treat a diverse patient population in a state-of-the-art Rehab Clinic and Hospital Campus.

We have a highly experienced rehab team, a Rehab Director on-site, and offer a comprehensive benefit package, plus a compensation package to fit your individual needs.

New grads and experienced professionals are welcome! Please call: 800-334-1919 option 1; fax resume to 402-334-6844 or e-mail: recruiting@rehabvisions.com. Visit: www.rehabvisions.com EOE

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[Full-time] Nursing Services Coordinator at Human Resources

2010-03-30 09:40:29

Location: Coon Memorial Nursing Home
URL: www.dhchs.org

Description:

JOB TITLE: Nursing Services Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Nursing Home

JOB SUMMARY: Assists and coordinates planning and organizing the nursing services provided under the direction of the Director of Nursing in the Nursing Home. Assists with personnel and assigned functions, including developing and maintaining nursing objectives, standards of care, policies and procedures, and educational in-services. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class I.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.

B. Personal Job-Related Skills: Knowledge of nursing theories and practices. Leadership and management abilities and effective oral and written communications skills.

C. Licensure, Registry or Certification: Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse.

D. Experience:
1. Prior Work Experience: Two years of professional nursing experience in a clinical setting. Experience in supervisory or leadership capacity in geriatric nursing preferred.
2. Technical Training: Current CPR certification.

E. Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require moderate periods of walking and standing. Pushing, pulling, reaching, and bending when involved in patient care. Lifting up to 50 pounds and occasional heavy lifting in supporting or moving patients that may suddenly become weak or helpless.

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[Full-time] Unit Clerk/Nurse Aide at Human Resources

2010-03-18 11:04:15

Location: Coon Memorial Hospital
URL: www.dhchs.org

Description:

JOB TITLE: Unit Clerk/Nurse Aide

DEPARTMENT: Hospital Nursing

JOB SUMMARY: Performs the duties of receptionist and maintains all clerical activities of the nursing unit, including transcription of physician orders, and admission and discharge procedures. Performs under the direction and supervision of a professional nurse and nursing staff members in providing nursing patient care. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class I.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Education: High School graduate or equivalent.

B. Personal Job-Related Skills: Legible handwriting and ability to spell, effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to comprehend and follow verbal or written instructions.

C. Licensure, Registry or Certification: CPR certification preferred.

D. Experience:
1. Prior Work Experience: Clerical and medical terminology experience preferred. One year experience in medical setting preferred.
2. Technical Training: CPR required. Nursing Assistant course desirable.

E. Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require moderate periods of standing and walking, and sitting for extended periods. Lifting up to 50 pounds and some bending, reaching and stooping. Occasional heavy lifting when moving or supporting patients.

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[Full-time] Physician Assistant (Read Job Description) at Human Resources

2010-02-09 16:10:48

Location: Coon Memorial Hospital
URL: www.dhchs.org

Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Physician Assistant

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of a physician, performs a variety of advanced clinical duties and provides medical care preventing patient illnesses and disease. Performs physical examinations and identifies patients with physical and emotional illnesses; administers medications as prescribed. Utilizes appropriate equipment and resources and supervises staff in the provision of services and care. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens I.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Education: Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.

B. Personal Job-Related Skills: Fulfillment of the necessary requirements to secure approval from the TBME for a physician to supervise this specific physician assistant. Good people skills required.

C. Licensure, Registry or Certification: Must be eligible to maintain appropriate required liability insurance. Must have and maintain a valid physician assistant license in the State of Texas.

D. Experience:
1. Prior Work Experience: One year prior experience in providing medical care preferred.
2. Technical Training: Current CPR certification required.

E. Physical Requirements: Position requires extended periods of standing and walking. Bending stooping, twisting, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasional heavy lifting when moving or supporting patients whom may suddenly become weak or helpless.

F. Knowledge:
1. Advanced principles, procedures, methods, practices and techniques of medical care and diagnoses.
2. Normal growth patterns of newborns and infants.
3. A variety of contagious and transmittable diseases, how they are contracted and spread, and their proper treatments and immunizations.
4. A variety of possible reactions or side effects to vaccines and immunizations.
5. Procedures and methods of laboratory testing and interpretation.
6. Community agencies and other outside resources available to patients.
7. Medical terminology and the principles and procedures of medical report preparation and record keeping.
8. Universal precautions and infection control practices.
9. Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations regarding health care.

G. Abilities:
1. Perform general physical examinations and diagnostic tests.
2. Assess patient’s health status and provide reasonable care.
3. Administer a variety of prescribed medications, vaccines and immunizations.
4. Perform male and female exams.
5. Draw blood from adults and children.
6. Respond to emergency situations and administer first aid.
7. Counsel patients on a variety of health care related issues.
8. Operate standard medical testing equipment.
9. Prepare, perform and interpret laboratory tests.
10. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
11. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

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[Full-time] Paramedic at Human Resources

2010-02-09 16:06:10

Location: Coon Memorial Hospital
URL: www.dhchs.org

Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic

DEPARTMENT: Emergency Medical Services

JOB SUMMARY: Emergency care and transportation of the sick and injured patients. Transfers pertinent information to dispatcher and receiving facility concerning patient condition. Maintains necessary patient records of ambulance services. Maintains vehicles and equipment in optimum condition. Has a working knowledge of vehicles and equipment. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class I.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Education: High School diploma or equivalent, Texas Department of Health Paramedic License or certificate, Class C driver’s license (restriction “A” permissible), American Heart BLS, American Heart ACLS, Emergency Vehicle Operations Course, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support*, Basic Trauma Life Support , Pediatric Advanced Life Support. *Not a required certification or course for employment.

B. Personal Job-Related Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills with leadership ability. Familiarity with operation of emergency medical vehicles and equipment. Ability to adhere to hospital, local and state guidelines in delivery of emergency care.

C. Licensure, Registry or Certification: Current Certification by the Texas Department of Health as an Emergency medical Technician-Paramedic. Current driver’s license.

D. Experience:
1. Prior Work Experience: One year working in an emergency medical pre-hospital environment.
2. Technical Training: Training in a Texas Department of Health certified program at the Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic level.

E. Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require intermittent walking, sitting, and standing. Walking while carrying a patient or equipment while traversing broken terrain, which may include hills, valleys, stairs, fields, or stationary objects with limited assistance. Bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying of patient with the use of equipment. Performs duties in all types of inclement weather. Some circumstances require ability to withstand heights, prolonged distances of travel, stress, and hostile environment.

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[Weekend Relief] LVN/LPN at Human Resources

2010-02-09 16:03:04

Location: Coon Memorial Hospital
URL: www.dhchs.org

Description:

Weekend relief LVNs needed in hospital setting. Flat fee for 2 12 hour shifts (7p Friday through 7 p Sunday). Fees discussed in person at interview. Fax completed application to 806-244-7519.

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