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Activity Assistant

Brookdale Senior Living Birmingham AL, 35202

Part Time Activity AssistantPart Time Activity Assistant First Shift Every Other Sat/Sun 8am-4pm Galleria Woods AL 3850 Gall...

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Housekeeping Aide

Marriott International Birmingham AL, 35202

At Westin, we are committed to empowering the well-being of our guests by providing a refreshing environment, thoughtful amenities...

Posted 6 days ago

At Westin, we are committed to empowering the well-being of our guests by providing a refreshing environment, thoughtful amenities, and revitalizing programming to help ensure that they leave feeling better than when they arrived. We recognize that travel can be disruptive to our guests' well-being, and we're energized to assist as partners in helping them maintain control and soaring above it all while on the road. Everything we do is designed to help guests be at their best, and they appreciate our supportive attitude, anticipatory service and extensive knowledge on how to best assist them throughout their stay. We are looking for dynamic people who are excited to join the team and ready to jump into any situation to give a helping hand. If you're someone who has is positive, adaptable and intuitive, and has a genuine interest in the well-being of others around you, we invite you to discover how at Westin, together we can rise. Job Summary Respond promptly to requests from guests and other departments. Identify and report preventative or other maintenance issues in public areas or guest rooms. Post caution signs. Contact other departments directly for urgent repairs. Deliver guest requests and set up furniture items in guest rooms as requested. Remove items from hallways and transport to service areas, including debris, room service food and beverage trays, unread newspapers, soiled linens, and trash placed near Housekeeper carts. Clean, maintain, and store cleaning equipment. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional. Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect. Support team to reach common goals. Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards. Move at a speed that is required to respond to work situations (e. g., run, walk, jog). Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e. g., to identify defects). Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces. Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces and steps. Move up and down a ladder. Move up and down stairs and/or service ramps. Move, lift, carry, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 55 pounds without assistance and in excess of 55 pounds with assistance. Ability to push and pull a loaded housekeeping cart and other work-related machinery over sloping and uneven surfaces. Stand, sit, kneel, or walk for an extended period or high frequency across an entire work shift. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors. Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

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Home Health Aide - PRN

Encompass Health Birmingham AL, 35202

Division: Home Health Are you in search of a new career opportunity where you are the connection? If so, now is the time to cho...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Division: Home Health Are you in search of a new career opportunity where you are the connection? If so, now is the time to choose Encompass Health as your employer. The Home Health & Hospice division of Encompass Health is hiring! As a national leader across home health, hospice, and inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, Encompass Health is consistently ranked as a top best-place-to-work in the communities we serve. Our philosophy of delivering a better way to care exemplifies our commitment to quality, compassionate care for our patients, all while fostering a unique culture that is compassionate and collaborative. * Encompass Health's enterprising model of the continuum of care for post-acute services sets the standards for excellence. This is evident throughout all of our care settings and office locations, as we maintain a workplace that is stable, ethical, and supportive. * At Encompass Health, we continually invest in employees to assist in them achieving personal goals and make meaningful, measurable differences in the lives of their patients. Ever-mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, Encompass Health offers benefits that encourage lifestyle choices that keep you healthy and happy. Subject to employee eligibility, some benefits, tools, and resources include: * Generous time off with pay for full-time employees. * Continuing education opportunities. * Scholarship program for employees and their children. * Matching 401(k) plan. * Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage. * Electronic medical records & mobile devices for all clinicians. * Incentivized bonus plan. * - EOE Responsibilities * Carry out assigned tasks on clients and follow Home Health Aide Care Plans. Perform delegated tasks after instruction by RN or PT. * Bathe clients, assist with showers and partial baths as appropriate. * Assist clients with proper exercises and assist PT in the rehabilitation for client when applicable. * Help client maintain personal hygiene and assist with all aspects of activities of daily living. * Answer client questions about self-care techniques and give instructions that will assist family, client, and family/support in providing care. * Assist client in getting ready for doctor appointments. * Lift, turn, and weigh clients as appropriate. * Take and record vital signs as assigned, including blood pressure, temperature, respiration. Qualifications * Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) strongly preferred. * Must be registered and listed in good standing on the Nurse Aide Registry in the state of employment. * Minimum of 1 year of experience in a home health or hospice setting. * Minimum of 1 year of full-time experience in direct client care in an institutional setting (hospital or nursing facility). * Must have the ability to recognize the needs of people, to maintain good relationships with people, and have the capacity to make meaningful observations and communicate them to the supervisor. If you are interested in this position, please APPLY NOW by completing an online application! EOE

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Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

Fresenius Medical Care Gardendale AL, 35071

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team as a Staff Registered Nurse to ensure provision of qu...

Posted 7 days ago

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team as a Staff Registered Nurse to ensure provision of quality patient care on a daily basis in accordance with FMS policies, procedures, and training. Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMCNA Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP). Supports the FMCNA's mission, vision, values, and customer service philosophy. Adheres to all requirements of the FMCNA Compliance Program, and FMS patient care and administrative policies. DUTIES / ACTIVITIES: CUSTOMER SERVICE: * Responsible for driving the FMS culture through values and customer service standards. * Accountable for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers. * Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication. * Takes initiative and action to respond, resolve and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES STAFF RELATED: * Directs Patient Care Technician's provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy to patients in compliance with standards outlined in the facility policy procedure manuals, as well as regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies * Delegates tasks to all direct patient care staff including but not limited to LVN/LPNs, Patient Care Technicians, and Dialysis Assistants * Assesses daily patient care needs and develops appropriate patient care assignments * Monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to facility policy and procedures * Participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned * Participates in all required staff meetings as scheduled PATIENT RELATED: Education: * Ensures educational needs of patients and family are met regarding End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) * Provides ongoing education to patients regarding their renal disease, vascular access and dialysis therapy, and other related health conditions * Discusses with patient, and records education related to diet/fluid and medication compliance * Provides patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where applicable - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM) * Ensures transplant awareness, modality awareness, and drive catheter reduction * Educates patients regarding laboratory values and the relationship to adequate dialysis therapy, compliance with treatment schedule, medications, and fluid * Dialysis Treatment: * Provides safe and effective delivery of care to patients with ESRD * Implements accurate treatment prescriptions including Sodium (Na) modeling prescription, and Ultrafiltration modeling (where appropriate) to ensure stable treatment therapy as indicated * Assesses patients' response to hemodialysis treatment therapy, making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as indicated by the prescribing physician. Communicates problems or concerns to the Team Leader or physician. * Identifies and communicates patient related issues to Team Leader or physician * Initiates Initial and Annual Nursing Assessment, and ongoing evaluation and documentation of patient care needs according to FMC Policies and Procedures * Participates in the pre evaluation, initiation, monitoring, termination, access homeostasis, and post evaluation of patients receiving hemodialysis treatment therapy according to established FMC procedures * Identifies and implements appropriate intervention for changes in patient adequacy status and troubleshooting access flow issues as identified by OLC/AMP yellow lights * Provides, supervises (if applicable), and monitors hemodialysis access care according to established procedures. * Implements, administers, monitors, and documents patient's response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate blood supplier * Ensures accurate and complete documentation by Patient Care Technician on the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet * Laboratory-related: * Reviews, transcribes, and enters physician lab orders accurately into the Medical Information System * Ensures appropriate preparation of lab requisitions for Spectra or alternate lab * Ensures correct labs tubes are utilized for prescribed lab specimens and that lab draw and processing procedures are performed appropriately for all lab samples * Identifies and ensures appropriate follow-through regarding missed labs and specimens reported to be insufficient according to company policies and procedures * Ensures all specimens are appropriately packaged according to Department of Transportation (DOT) policies and procedures relating to shipment of blood or body fluid specimens and potentially hazardous material * Ensures that all labs are directed and delivered to appropriate labs * Reports alert/panic and abnormal labs results to appropriate physician * Ensures lab results are forwarded to physicians as requested General duties: * Enforces all company approved polices and procedures, as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies and departments * Maintains overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective manner * Act as a resource for other staff members * Routinely meets with the Clinical Manager to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information * Collaborate and communicate with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and coordinate care provided to the patient * Provides assistance as needed to patients regarding prescription refills according to FMCNA Policies * Ensures all physician orders are transcribed and entered into the Medical Information system in a timely manner. * Oversees all documentation of patient information * Maintains facility drug list for all required stock medications * Maintains competency with all emergency operational procedures, and initiates CPR and emergency measures in the event of a cardiac and/or respiratory arrest * Ensures verification and availability of adequate emergency equipment * Ensures provision of appropriate vaccinations, immunizations, and annual Tuberculosis (TB) testing * Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification if indicated * Administers PRN medications as prescribed and completes appropriate documentation of assessment of effectiveness. * Maintains appropriate recording of controlled substances as required by law * Assists with the coordination of patient transportation if necessary MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL: * Ensures a clean, safe, and sanitary environment in the dialysis facility treatment area * Ensures competency in the operation of all dialysis-related equipment safely and effectively * Ensures all patient stations, including machines and chairs, are clean and free of blood and placed appropriately * Ensures that all blood spills are immediately addressed according to FMCNA Blood-borne Pathogen Control Policies MEDICAL RECORDS & DOCUMENTATION: General * Ensures all relevant data including physician orders, lab results, vital signs and treatment parameters, and patient status are documented appropriately and entered into Medical Information System * Ensures all appropriate patient related treatment data is entered into the Medical Information System * Ensures all FMCNA policies regarding patient admission, transfer, and discharge are appropriately implemented * Ensures and verify accuracy of Patient Care Technician documentation Daily * Reviews and ensures appropriate daily completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheets by all patient care staff * Ensures that all appropriate procedures are followed regarding opening and closing procedures, inclusive of monitoring that all staff and patients have safely left the premises Monthly * Initiates, documents, and completes ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities including monthly reports * Completes monthly nurses' progress note * Ensures patient medical records are complete with appropriate information, documentation, and identification on each page (Addressograph label is on all chart forms) * Reviews transplant status and follows established procedure regarding appropriate action to be taken * Completes patient care plans for new patients within the initial 30 days or any patients deemed unstable requiring monthly patient care plans * Completes any long-term programs that are due Annually * Completes initial and annual Nursing History and Assessment physical * Ensures completion of Annual Standing Order Review with each physician as required OTHER: * Performs additional duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and 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. Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made. The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. up as high as 5 feet. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. EDUCATION * Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. * Current appropriate state licensure * Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed * Education and Training qualifications per UltraCare CAP program requirements. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS * Minimum of one-year medical-surgical nursing experience preferred * Hemodialysis experience preferred * ICU experience preferred * Experience and skill requirements as delineated for the appropriate level in the UltraCare CAP program. * Successfully complete a training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis * Successfully complete CPR Certification * Provide coverage at any or all area facilities as required by management * ICD - 9 coding Training * Nurses Technical Training * Must meet appropriate state requirements (if any) EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

Fresenius Medical Care Fairfield AL, 35064

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team as a Staff Registered Nurse to ensure provision of qu...

Posted 7 days ago

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team as a Staff Registered Nurse to ensure provision of quality patient care on a daily basis in accordance with FMS policies, procedures, and training. Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMCNA Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP). Supports the FMCNA's mission, vision, values, and customer service philosophy. Adheres to all requirements of the FMCNA Compliance Program, and FMS patient care and administrative policies. DUTIES / ACTIVITIES: CUSTOMER SERVICE: * Responsible for driving the FMS culture through values and customer service standards. * Accountable for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers. * Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication. * Takes initiative and action to respond, resolve and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES STAFF RELATED: * Directs Patient Care Technician's provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy to patients in compliance with standards outlined in the facility policy procedure manuals, as well as regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies * Delegates tasks to all direct patient care staff including but not limited to LVN/LPNs, Patient Care Technicians, and Dialysis Assistants * Assesses daily patient care needs and develops appropriate patient care assignments * Monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to facility policy and procedures * Participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned * Participates in all required staff meetings as scheduled PATIENT RELATED: Education: * Ensures educational needs of patients and family are met regarding End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) * Provides ongoing education to patients regarding their renal disease, vascular access and dialysis therapy, and other related health conditions * Discusses with patient, and records education related to diet/fluid and medication compliance * Provides patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where applicable - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM) * Ensures transplant awareness, modality awareness, and drive catheter reduction * Educates patients regarding laboratory values and the relationship to adequate dialysis therapy, compliance with treatment schedule, medications, and fluid * Dialysis Treatment: * Provides safe and effective delivery of care to patients with ESRD * Implements accurate treatment prescriptions including Sodium (Na) modeling prescription, and Ultrafiltration modeling (where appropriate) to ensure stable treatment therapy as indicated * Assesses patients' response to hemodialysis treatment therapy, making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as indicated by the prescribing physician. Communicates problems or concerns to the Team Leader or physician. * Identifies and communicates patient related issues to Team Leader or physician * Initiates Initial and Annual Nursing Assessment, and ongoing evaluation and documentation of patient care needs according to FMC Policies and Procedures * Participates in the pre evaluation, initiation, monitoring, termination, access homeostasis, and post evaluation of patients receiving hemodialysis treatment therapy according to established FMC procedures * Identifies and implements appropriate intervention for changes in patient adequacy status and troubleshooting access flow issues as identified by OLC/AMP yellow lights * Provides, supervises (if applicable), and monitors hemodialysis access care according to established procedures. * Implements, administers, monitors, and documents patient's response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate blood supplier * Ensures accurate and complete documentation by Patient Care Technician on the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet * Laboratory-related: * Reviews, transcribes, and enters physician lab orders accurately into the Medical Information System * Ensures appropriate preparation of lab requisitions for Spectra or alternate lab * Ensures correct labs tubes are utilized for prescribed lab specimens and that lab draw and processing procedures are performed appropriately for all lab samples * Identifies and ensures appropriate follow-through regarding missed labs and specimens reported to be insufficient according to company policies and procedures * Ensures all specimens are appropriately packaged according to Department of Transportation (DOT) policies and procedures relating to shipment of blood or body fluid specimens and potentially hazardous material * Ensures that all labs are directed and delivered to appropriate labs * Reports alert/panic and abnormal labs results to appropriate physician * Ensures lab results are forwarded to physicians as requested General duties: * Enforces all company approved polices and procedures, as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies and departments * Maintains overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective manner * Act as a resource for other staff members * Routinely meets with the Clinical Manager to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information * Collaborate and communicate with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and coordinate care provided to the patient * Provides assistance as needed to patients regarding prescription refills according to FMCNA Policies * Ensures all physician orders are transcribed and entered into the Medical Information system in a timely manner. * Oversees all documentation of patient information * Maintains facility drug list for all required stock medications * Maintains competency with all emergency operational procedures, and initiates CPR and emergency measures in the event of a cardiac and/or respiratory arrest * Ensures verification and availability of adequate emergency equipment * Ensures provision of appropriate vaccinations, immunizations, and annual Tuberculosis (TB) testing * Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification if indicated * Administers PRN medications as prescribed and completes appropriate documentation of assessment of effectiveness. * Maintains appropriate recording of controlled substances as required by law * Assists with the coordination of patient transportation if necessary MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL: * Ensures a clean, safe, and sanitary environment in the dialysis facility treatment area * Ensures competency in the operation of all dialysis-related equipment safely and effectively * Ensures all patient stations, including machines and chairs, are clean and free of blood and placed appropriately * Ensures that all blood spills are immediately addressed according to FMCNA Blood-borne Pathogen Control Policies MEDICAL RECORDS & DOCUMENTATION: General * Ensures all relevant data including physician orders, lab results, vital signs and treatment parameters, and patient status are documented appropriately and entered into Medical Information System * Ensures all appropriate patient related treatment data is entered into the Medical Information System * Ensures all FMCNA policies regarding patient admission, transfer, and discharge are appropriately implemented * Ensures and verify accuracy of Patient Care Technician documentation Daily * Reviews and ensures appropriate daily completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheets by all patient care staff * Ensures that all appropriate procedures are followed regarding opening and closing procedures, inclusive of monitoring that all staff and patients have safely left the premises Monthly * Initiates, documents, and completes ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities including monthly reports * Completes monthly nurses' progress note * Ensures patient medical records are complete with appropriate information, documentation, and identification on each page (Addressograph label is on all chart forms) * Reviews transplant status and follows established procedure regarding appropriate action to be taken * Completes patient care plans for new patients within the initial 30 days or any patients deemed unstable requiring monthly patient care plans * Completes any long-term programs that are due Annually * Completes initial and annual Nursing History and Assessment physical * Ensures completion of Annual Standing Order Review with each physician as required OTHER: * Performs additional duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and 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. Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made. The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. up as high as 5 feet. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. EDUCATION * Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. * Current appropriate state licensure * Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed * Education and Training qualifications per UltraCare CAP program requirements. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS * Minimum of one-year medical-surgical nursing experience preferred * Hemodialysis experience preferred * ICU experience preferred * Experience and skill requirements as delineated for the appropriate level in the UltraCare CAP program. * Successfully complete a training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis * Successfully complete CPR Certification * Provide coverage at any or all area facilities as required by management * ICD - 9 coding Training * Nurses Technical Training * Must meet appropriate state requirements (if any) EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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Registered Nurse - RN

Fresenius Medical Care Gardendale AL, 35071

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The registered professional nurse (CAP RN 1) position is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advanc...

Posted 7 days ago

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The registered professional nurse (CAP RN 1) position is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program for Registered Nurses. The CAP RN 1 is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. As a member of the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) health care team, the CAP RN 1 participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state and federal regulations. * Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Clinical Manager (CM) and with the guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or a CAP RN 2, 3, 4 or 5 for the first 6 months of employment. * Expected to complete requirements to advance to the next CAP level, for which they qualify, within 24 months from date of hire. * Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre – during – post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, adjusts or modifies the treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager or Physician as needed. * Recognizes aspects and implications of patient status that vary from normal and reports to or collaborates with appropriate health team members for input. * Assesses daily assigned patient care needs and collaborates with direct and ancillary patient care staff as needed. * Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients. * Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness. * Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections. * Ensures physician orders for assigned patients are entered and acknowledged in the Medical Record * Initiates or assists with emergency response measures. * Delegates appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. * Monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to FKC policy and procedures. * Promotes infection control, equipment and environmental safety. * Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family. * Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team. * Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options. * Makes referrals to Social Worker and Registered Dietitian as appropriate for individual patient education and counseling. * Checks availability of adequate emergency equipment and supplies as assigned. * Assists with medication tracking and inventory as assigned. * Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned. * Participates in all required staff meetings as scheduled. * Supports and promotes the FMCNA's mission, vision, values, and customer service philosophy. * Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: * The physical demands and 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 position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. * Day to day work includes desk work, computer work and interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians. The position may require travel to training sites or other facilities. * May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above. SUPERVISION: * Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LPNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in charge, after the following: * Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees plus * Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as an RN plus * Successful completion of 3 months experience in chronic hemodialysis. EDUCATION: * Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. * Current appropriate state licensure. * Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: * Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of nephrology nursing experience within the last two years or for RNs with a BSN and less than 1 year of nephrology nursing experience within the last two years. * Minimum of 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred). * Chronic hemodialysis experience (preferred). * Successful completion of FKC Education and Training requirements for new employees. * Successful completion and maintenance of CPR BLS Certification. * Meet all conditions of employment including Ishihara's Color Blindness Test. * Successful completion of all annual required education/training/competencies. * Successful completion of on-going training and education as assigned or required. EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

Fresenius Medical Care Birmingham AL, 35202

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team as a Staff Registered Nurse to ensure provision of qu...

Posted 7 days ago

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team as a Staff Registered Nurse to ensure provision of quality patient care on a daily basis in accordance with FMS policies, procedures, and training. Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMCNA Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP). Supports the FMCNA's mission, vision, values, and customer service philosophy. Adheres to all requirements of the FMCNA Compliance Program, and FMS patient care and administrative policies. DUTIES / ACTIVITIES: CUSTOMER SERVICE: * Responsible for driving the FMS culture through values and customer service standards. * Accountable for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers. * Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication. * Takes initiative and action to respond, resolve and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES STAFF RELATED: * Directs Patient Care Technician's provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy to patients in compliance with standards outlined in the facility policy procedure manuals, as well as regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies * Delegates tasks to all direct patient care staff including but not limited to LVN/LPNs, Patient Care Technicians, and Dialysis Assistants * Assesses daily patient care needs and develops appropriate patient care assignments * Monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to facility policy and procedures * Participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned * Participates in all required staff meetings as scheduled PATIENT RELATED: Education: * Ensures educational needs of patients and family are met regarding End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) * Provides ongoing education to patients regarding their renal disease, vascular access and dialysis therapy, and other related health conditions * Discusses with patient, and records education related to diet/fluid and medication compliance * Provides patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where applicable - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM) * Ensures transplant awareness, modality awareness, and drive catheter reduction * Educates patients regarding laboratory values and the relationship to adequate dialysis therapy, compliance with treatment schedule, medications, and fluid * Dialysis Treatment: * Provides safe and effective delivery of care to patients with ESRD * Implements accurate treatment prescriptions including Sodium (Na) modeling prescription, and Ultrafiltration modeling (where appropriate) to ensure stable treatment therapy as indicated * Assesses patients' response to hemodialysis treatment therapy, making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as indicated by the prescribing physician. Communicates problems or concerns to the Team Leader or physician. * Identifies and communicates patient related issues to Team Leader or physician * Initiates Initial and Annual Nursing Assessment, and ongoing evaluation and documentation of patient care needs according to FMC Policies and Procedures * Participates in the pre evaluation, initiation, monitoring, termination, access homeostasis, and post evaluation of patients receiving hemodialysis treatment therapy according to established FMC procedures * Identifies and implements appropriate intervention for changes in patient adequacy status and troubleshooting access flow issues as identified by OLC/AMP yellow lights * Provides, supervises (if applicable), and monitors hemodialysis access care according to established procedures. * Implements, administers, monitors, and documents patient's response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate blood supplier * Ensures accurate and complete documentation by Patient Care Technician on the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet * Laboratory-related: * Reviews, transcribes, and enters physician lab orders accurately into the Medical Information System * Ensures appropriate preparation of lab requisitions for Spectra or alternate lab * Ensures correct labs tubes are utilized for prescribed lab specimens and that lab draw and processing procedures are performed appropriately for all lab samples * Identifies and ensures appropriate follow-through regarding missed labs and specimens reported to be insufficient according to company policies and procedures * Ensures all specimens are appropriately packaged according to Department of Transportation (DOT) policies and procedures relating to shipment of blood or body fluid specimens and potentially hazardous material * Ensures that all labs are directed and delivered to appropriate labs * Reports alert/panic and abnormal labs results to appropriate physician * Ensures lab results are forwarded to physicians as requested General duties: * Enforces all company approved polices and procedures, as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies and departments * Maintains overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective manner * Act as a resource for other staff members * Routinely meets with the Clinical Manager to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information * Collaborate and communicate with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and coordinate care provided to the patient * Provides assistance as needed to patients regarding prescription refills according to FMCNA Policies * Ensures all physician orders are transcribed and entered into the Medical Information system in a timely manner. * Oversees all documentation of patient information * Maintains facility drug list for all required stock medications * Maintains competency with all emergency operational procedures, and initiates CPR and emergency measures in the event of a cardiac and/or respiratory arrest * Ensures verification and availability of adequate emergency equipment * Ensures provision of appropriate vaccinations, immunizations, and annual Tuberculosis (TB) testing * Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification if indicated * Administers PRN medications as prescribed and completes appropriate documentation of assessment of effectiveness. * Maintains appropriate recording of controlled substances as required by law * Assists with the coordination of patient transportation if necessary MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL: * Ensures a clean, safe, and sanitary environment in the dialysis facility treatment area * Ensures competency in the operation of all dialysis-related equipment safely and effectively * Ensures all patient stations, including machines and chairs, are clean and free of blood and placed appropriately * Ensures that all blood spills are immediately addressed according to FMCNA Blood-borne Pathogen Control Policies MEDICAL RECORDS & DOCUMENTATION: General * Ensures all relevant data including physician orders, lab results, vital signs and treatment parameters, and patient status are documented appropriately and entered into Medical Information System * Ensures all appropriate patient related treatment data is entered into the Medical Information System * Ensures all FMCNA policies regarding patient admission, transfer, and discharge are appropriately implemented * Ensures and verify accuracy of Patient Care Technician documentation Daily * Reviews and ensures appropriate daily completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheets by all patient care staff * Ensures that all appropriate procedures are followed regarding opening and closing procedures, inclusive of monitoring that all staff and patients have safely left the premises Monthly * Initiates, documents, and completes ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities including monthly reports * Completes monthly nurses' progress note * Ensures patient medical records are complete with appropriate information, documentation, and identification on each page (Addressograph label is on all chart forms) * Reviews transplant status and follows established procedure regarding appropriate action to be taken * Completes patient care plans for new patients within the initial 30 days or any patients deemed unstable requiring monthly patient care plans * Completes any long-term programs that are due Annually * Completes initial and annual Nursing History and Assessment physical * Ensures completion of Annual Standing Order Review with each physician as required OTHER: * Performs additional duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and 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. Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made. The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. up as high as 5 feet. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. EDUCATION * Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. * Current appropriate state licensure * Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed * Education and Training qualifications per UltraCare CAP program requirements. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS * Minimum of one-year medical-surgical nursing experience preferred * Hemodialysis experience preferred * ICU experience preferred * Experience and skill requirements as delineated for the appropriate level in the UltraCare CAP program. * Successfully complete a training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis * Successfully complete CPR Certification * Provide coverage at any or all area facilities as required by management * ICD - 9 coding Training * Nurses Technical Training * Must meet appropriate state requirements (if any) EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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Patient Care Technician - PCT

Fresenius Medical Care Midfield AL, 35228

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Complian...

Posted 7 days ago

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Quality Assurance Supervisor - Pharma/Food/Med Device

Kelly Services, Inc. Birmingham AL, 35202

Kelly Services is currently hiring a Quality Assurance Supervisor for a position with an esteemed client in Birmingham...

Posted 6 days ago

<![CDATA[<p>Kelly Services is currently hiring a Quality Assurance Supervisor for a position with an esteemed client in Birmingham, AL This position will be responsible for the overall quality program of the Donor Center. \n \n Full Time + Direct Hire + Benefits + Relocation Assistance + Bonus (Annual) \n \n This role may require work on weekends, evenings and/or early morning (Rotations). Must be open to a flexible schedule. \n \n Candidates MUST HAVE: \n \n \n\t * Experience in a Pharmaceutical, Food, Medical Device Industry preferred \n\t * Ability to prepare staff and co-hosts internal and external audits \n\t * ASQ certification preferred \n\t * Supervisory experience preferred \n\t * Must possess knowledge and aptitude to learn various computer software; such as word processing, spreadsheets or other related software programs \n\t * Must have excellent organizational skills and be detail-oriented \n\t * Must have ability to interpret SOP's and regulatory requirements \n \n \n Job Responsibilities: \n \n \n\t * Provides advice and consultation to other management team members regarding daily quality assurance issues including donor suitability and/or product quality \n\t * Has the authority to stop production and/or shipment release based on his/her professional judgment and discretion \n\t * Determines if quality activities and manufacturing records are in compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements; determines the need for corrective actions; ensures proper documentation and determines effectiveness of the action \n\t * Advises other management team members and staff regarding daily quality assurance/quality control issues affecting donor suitability and/or product quality and resolution of same \n\t * Performs final QA review and release for all product shipments and associated documents to ensure shipment meets customer specifications \n\t * Performs regular quality compliance audits of the center activities, i.e., manufacturing records, donor processing, collection, product sampling, processing storage and shipping \n\t * Conducts regularly scheduled staff meetings with respective Quality staff \n\t * Participates in the interviewing and hiring of Quality Assurance Technician and back-up Quality Assurance Technician \n \n \n Identifies desired career path goals of the Quality staff and provides coaching and mentoring to aid the Quality staff in achievement of career goals \n \n \n\t * Writes and presents performance reviews to Quality staff \n\t * Delivers corrective/disciplinary action and termination when Quality staff performance is inadequate \n\t * Collaborates with the Center Manager to complete all audit responses, ensuring that all audits are responded to and closed in required time frames \n\t * Ensures that monthly Quality and Safety meetings discussing SOP changes and regulatory requirements are conducted, documented and minutes are communicated to all center staff \n\t * Obtains certification as a Quality Trainer; responsible for training of center Quality Assurance staff \n\t * Provides support and assists other members of the Center Management Team in efforts to meet the center and company goals \n\t * Analyzes tracking and trending data; determines appropriate actions to improve trending \n \n \n Job Requirements: \n \n \n\t * Bachelor's degree in a Scientific field of study \n\t * At least 3 years of Quality Assurance experience in a Manufacturing facility \n\t * At least 3 years' experience as a Supervisor (hired, fired & trained) \n\t * Must have adequate communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with people at all levels \n \n \n Physical Requirements: \n \n \n\t * Ability to sit or stand for extended periods for up to four (4) hours at a time \n\t * Ability to tug, lift and pull up to thirty-five pounds \n\t * Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens \n\t * Ability to read and review documents for up to four (4) hours at a time \n\t * Required to enter an environment with a temperature of -30°C or colder \n \n \n Apply Today for Immediate Consideration! \r\n\r\n Why Kelly®? \r\n With Kelly, you'll have access to some of the world's highest-regarded scientific organizations—\r\n\r\nproviding you with opportunities to work on today's most challenging, research-intensive, and relevant \r\n\r\nprojects. Our connections can lead you to innovative scientific pursuits you'll be proud to help \r\n\r\nadvance. We work with 95 of the Fortune 100™ companies, and found opportunities for more than 9,000 \r\n\r\nscientific professionals last year.\r\n\r\n You pursued a career in science to fuel your quest for knowledge and your desire to make the world \r\n\r\na better place. Let Kelly fuel your career—connect with us today. \r\n\r\n About\r\nKelly Services® \r\n\r\n As a workforce advocate for over 70 years, we are proud to directly employ nearly 500,000 people around the world and have a role in connecting thousands more with work through our global network of talent suppliers and partners. Revenue in 2017 was $5.4 billion. Visit kellyservices.com and connect \r\n\r\nwith us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. \r\n\r\n Kelly Services is an equal opportunity employer including, but not limited to, Minorities, Females, \r\n\r\nIndividuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and is \r\n\r\ncommitted to employing a diverse workforce. Equal Employment Opportunity \r\n\r\nis The Law. ]]

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Business Development Manager/Outside Sales Representative- Birmingham, AL

Carolina Handling Birmingham AL, 35202

Carolina Handling is the market leader throughout the Southeast for developing and implementing Material Handling solutions. Since...

Posted 1 week ago

Carolina Handling is the market leader throughout the Southeast for developing and implementing Material Handling solutions. Since 1966 we have based our successful performance on finding and developing the best Associates in the industry. If you're looking for a challenging, rewarding career where you can make a difference, then Carolina Handling is the place for you! At Carolina Handling, professional growth is fundamental to our corporate culture. Our motto is "Exceeding Customer Expectations". This not only applies to our external customers, but to our internal customers -- our Associates. We continually strive to exceed their expectations through career development, continuing education, advancement opportunities, job stability, great benefits and a culture unlike any other. JOB SUMMARY The primary responsibilities of this position are to work closely within assigned geography or accounts with Regional Sales and Service personnel in establishing new Carolina Handling customers. This position is responsible for managing all activities of the assigned accounts. Objectives are to achieve maximum unit sales volume, market penetration, profit return and customer loyalty from the selected and/or targeted accounts. Develop marketing programs, as required to meet demands or competition of the "market place". Identify additional potential customers and target them for business and sales. Work closely with customers to promote sales and service of Raymond parts and trucks to major users. This position requires an individual whose customer service skills assist us in achieving our motto "Exceeding Customer Expectations." PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * The achievement of sales of Raymond products to the assigned customers, and other non-Raymond customers and implement programs to meet these goals. * Forecast and direct achievement of expense and profit objectives for the assigned sales goals in both short range and long range planning. * Develop, implement, and administer Business Plans and functional reporting systems/procedures for continual measurement of performance against objectives. * Analyze market potential and trends, determine areas where Raymond product sales are weak and initiate action to improve market penetration of non-Raymond/Carolina Handling users. * Direct the development and implementation of strategies, guidelines and marketing aids to increase the effectiveness of Carolina Handling personnel in selling to the assigned market. * Communicate to Management regarding all pertinent activities of assigned accounts to keep them abreast of all phases of account activities. * Responsible to lead programs and plans within the assigned accounts. * Responsible to manage lease, usage, and rental expirations within the assigned account base. * Administer overall process of a customer's needs in terms of specifications. * Provide creative business solutions to customer needs. * Responsible for every phase of marketing Raymond product and Carolina Handling, from simple product questions to pricing/product strategies. * Promote the Company with present and potential customers through active marketing of programs and features such as: 1) Scheduled and Comprehensive Fixed Price maintenance contracts; 2) rental equipment; 3) rebuilt equipment; 4) truck and component rebuilding (shop work); 5) equipment specials and promotions; 6) Warehouse Solutions products. * Work closely with respective Manager (Director of Sales or RSM) on account planning and pricing decisions. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Minimum of three (3) years' selling experience in similar industries with demonstrated expertise in acquiring new business * General understanding of Financial Merchandising * A demonstrated understanding of a customer's key business drivers * Must be able to establish and maintain customer confidence. * Provide exceptional customer service * Travel may be required * Demonstrate persistence and overcomes obstacles. * Highly motivated to achieve challenging goals. * Organizational, planning and prioritizing skills * Excellent computer skills and efficient in Microsoft office products * Excellent communication and presentation skills Carolina Handling, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. No information on the application is intended to obtain information to be used for such discrimination. * To learn more about our company, you may visit our web site at www.carolinahandling.com Please only send your resume to one location. Please note that due to the extremely high volume of responses, we will only respond to those candidates whose backgrounds and experience most closely match our needs.

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