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We are looking for a motivated MA, CNA or LPN to join our growing Behavioral Health team!   Job Summary This clinical practitioner will participate in providing patient care under the supervision of a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. They should be able to implement and evaluate patient care specific to the age of the patient population served from young children/adolescents to geriatrics. They will ensure that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the clinic’s standards of care. They will demonstrate performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization; remains flexible to changing system; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect. They will act as a patient advocate at all times. They will assist the primary provider in all professional and clinical procedures (including phlebotomy, urinalysis, injections, and taking and recording patient vital signs). Primary Job Responsibilities

1. Responsible for all patient care activities as directed by a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
2. Will receive and greet patients as they arrive at the clinic.
3. Will take and record vital signs. A brief description of the patient's complaint/condition and record this information on the patient’s chart.
4. Will assist when directed in performing phlebotomy tests and urinalysis.
5. Responsible for monthly duties as assigned.
6. Records all pertinent patient information and ensures all necessary forms are completed before patients are seen.
7. Will assist in ordering office supplies and forms using the correct requisitions.
8. Will maintain the appearance of the office and equipment to assure a positive image and smooth operation.
9. Ensures that office hours are maintained, and the public is notified of any variance.
10. Actively and consistently contributes to the success of the clinic and objectives.
11. Supports the policies and procedures and administrative decisions within the clinic.
12. Accepts supervision and feedback in a non-defensive manner, correcting or improving behavior as requested.
13. Communicates clinical and equipment problems to the appropriate administrative personnel.
14. Knows the patients’ rights and responsibilities and is responsible for the implementation.
15. Promotes effective and cooperative relationships with co-workers.
16. Continues education through in-service seminars and literature in order to maintain up-to-date knowledge of current trends in operations of clinics and health care in general.
17. Assists with documentation of incidents.
18. Represents the clinic in hospital activities.
19. Ensures that all patients that have a scheduled appointment are seen within 15 minutes of that time or are provided with an explanation.
20. Ensure that all appropriate medical charts and information are available prior to each scheduled appointment.
21. Organizes files so that information is easily located.
22. Ensures that all appropriate signatures appear on the specific documents within each file.
23. Ensures that all patient files are kept current with proper information being contained in each
24. Utilizes established channels of communication and lines of authority for problem solving

Required Qualifications

1. Must have current state licensure.
2. Must have current Basic Life Support training.

Job Summary: The Patient Navigator – Behavioral Health position is responsible for helping patients navigate the healthcare system, access community services and resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. The navigator supports providers and other members of the care team, through an integrated approach to care. The Navigator will develop coaching skills, and knowledge, specific to Behavioral Health, to recognize and assist in prevention of crisis by notifying and facilitating urgent appointments with a provider. Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation for off-site work.
• Written and oral fluency in English.
• Basic computer and telephone skills required.
• Strong desire to work directly with mental/behavioral health related services.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities while remaining professional and calm.
• Strong communication skills needed for interacting with patients while showing respect for their individuality and privacy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or nursing licensure.
• Successful completion of a Community Health Worker training program.
• Medical terminology background.
• Secondary skills with Spanish.
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience.

Future Educational Requirements After Hire (unless previously completed) The new employee will receive time during their usual work schedule to complete the following coursework:

• Within the first six months of employment: Successfully complete an online Trauma and Abuse curriculum.
• Within the first twelve months of employment: Successfully complete an online Mental and Behavioral Health Disorders curriculum.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

1. Establish trusting relationships with patients while providing patient-centered support and encouragement.
2. Provide ongoing follow-up, basic motivational interviewing, and goal setting with patients/families.
3. Follow-up with patients via phone calls, home visits and visits to other settings applicable to the patient’s needs.
4. Conduct depression and anxiety assessments with comfort and ease.
5. Provide emotional support, encouragement, and motivation to patients.
6. Provide referrals to community agencies as appropriate.
7. Work closely with medical providers to help ensure that patients have comprehensive and coordinated care.
8. Work collaboratively with other clinic personnel to improve process efficiency.
9. Well versed in community resources available to patients.
10. Be familiar with clinic team schedules and identify opportunities to address care gaps and quality improvement outcomes during appointments.
11. Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient/client information as directed by the supervisor for the patient/client record.
12. Administer Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) questionnaire and assess the acuity of patient interventions.
13. Assists with data collection and scores for quality management reporting as directed by supervisor.
14. Attend Accountable Care Organization (ACO) meetings, staff meetings, and any other meetings required.
15. Continued development of knowledge and skills by participating in educational opportunities and skill building activities.
16. Successful completion of all training (basic OR advanced) required by Memorial Hospital, to meet competency standards.
17. Protect confidentiality due to the sensitivity of materials and information managed.
18. Perform all other duties as assigned.

 

Join our dedicated team at Memorial Hospital in the vital role of a Housekeeping Aide where you will ensure that our facilities remain spotless and organized, contributing to the overall well-being of our patients and the efficiency of our medical staff. If you have a keen eye for detail, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to serving others, apply today! Primary Job Responsibilities

1. Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
2. Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Environmental Services Department.
3. Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.
4. Performs terminal/detailed cleaning of the patient rooms by following check list.
5. Completes work assignments in a timely manner.
6. Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
7. Uses and maintains equipment properly. Assists visitors with directions whenever requested.
8. Always introduces self to patients, families and visitors.
9. Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
10. Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
11. Transports soiled linen to proper storage and ready’s linen for contract pickup.
12. Delivers linen to departmental storage racks and re-covers linens after drop off.
13. Replenishes supplies.
14. Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions and isolation precautions.
15. Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.
16. Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
17. Observes safety precautions at all times.
18. The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
19. Ability to read and understand equipment operation manual.
20. Cleans and maintains carpet and hard floors
21. Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good employee relations and interdepartmental objectives.
22. Performs other duties as assigned by ESD.
23. Ensures that Service Excellence initiatives are carried out within the department

Required Qualifications

1. High School Graduate or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Two years’ experience in housekeeping, custodial and laundry operations in a healthcare setting or two years’ experience in a commercial setting

Pertinent Skills Required

1. Good oral and written skills.
2. Ability to communicate with teammates.
3. Ability to clean to environment with standards and expectations.
4. Demonstrates the willingness to cooperate with other departments.

Physical and Environmental Demands

1. Exposed to cleaning agents and biological waste.
2. May be required to lift 40lbs. or less.
3. May involve the need to bend, twist, turn, walk, or crouch as part of the role.

 

Job Summary: Works collaboratively with the clinical departments and Information Technology, participating in the design, implementation and maintenance of clinical information systems as they apply to clinical services within the hospital. Develops an understanding of the application functionality, reporting capabilities, interfacing and integration associated with clinical applications assigned. Primary Job Responsibilities:

1. Actively participate in planning, development, implementation, upgrading, maintenance and evaluation of clinical information systems.
2. Maintain components of the clinical information systems, including revisions, testing system changes, and integration of changes into the clinical environment.
3. Implement applications, tools and processes that assist clinicians with the management of data across clinical applications assigned.
4. Assist with system customization including the development of alerts/hard stops, data integration, order generation, automation of documentation and enforcement of adherence to workflows.
5. Work with physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals establish innovative ideas and processes to improve workflow.
6. Serve as a resource person for daily operational issues within the electronic health record.
7. Achieve and maintain Credential Trainer status in the EMR for the appropriate areas of support - hospital/ambulatory.
8. Provide orientation and training for provider and clinical applications for providers and clinicians.
9. Provide orientation and training for providers, clinical students and other clinicians on processes and EMR functions. This may occasionally occur outside normal business hours.
10. Provide continuing education of changes of provider and clinical applications for providers and staff.
11. Champions the clinical workflow and processes essential for the adoption of new technology and processes.
12. Participates in meeting federal funding quality mandates.
13. Analyze and prioritize work requests that are related to clinical information systems and clinical processes.
14. Will assist with utilization management of the Inpatient floor, ensuring that patients are placed in the correct status per medical necessity. Compile and review medical information, working with MCG guidelines.
15. Work collaboratively with physicians on peer-to-peer reviews, denials, and appeals.
16. Responsible for the evaluation, recommendation and implementation of all hardware and software systems in collaboration with affected departments.
17. Create documentation of educational materials on using clinical systems.
18. Serve as the Epic and other EMR vendors Clinical Contact for education and support.
19. Analyze the impact of technology in the clinical work processes and communicate issues/topics with IT and nursing leadership.
20. Attend educational sessions offered by Epic and other vendors to enhance knowledge of clinical applications.
21. Participate in educational programs and in-services and attend outside meetings as required.
22. Adhere to compliance with all Federal Guidelines for HIPAA.
23. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Work Location: On-Site in Carthage, IL Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree or 2 years clinical experience in EMR usage.
2. Knowledge in computer concepts, personal computers and related software and PC connectivity.
3. Experience in clinical systems and implementations and support including system configuration, maintenance and software upgrades.
4. Detail oriented and capable of exploring innovative solutions to solve complex problems and address issues with a combination of delivered and custom-developed tools.
5. Ability to perform systems needs assessment requiring good communication skills with users and vendors.
6. Good decision making.
7. Logical thought and problem-solving skills under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Hospital/Clinic experience

Job Summary In collaboration with the Director of Surgical Services, the charge nurse is responsible for the smooth and efficient flow of all phases of care within the surgical department. Delegates assignments and provides supervision for the OR staff. Works in cooperation with surgeons to ensure quality patient care and efficient management of surgical procedures. Provides direct patient care to patients in all phases of care as needs arise. Assist OR scheduler in management of surgeon’s block schedules, anesthesia schedule and decisions related to changes in the OR schedule.   Primary Job Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates competency and professional responsibility in the charge nurse role.
2. Coordinates education for OR staff.
3. Assigns and adjusts staffing assignments as needed to meet the needs of the department. This includes time off request and sick time.
4. Anticipates and collaborates with surgeons and anesthesia providers to meet their surgical case needs.
5. Provides direct patient care if department needs arise.
6. Coordinates surgical equipment needs for cases with OR techs and Central Supply Supervisor.
7. Excellent communication skills.
8. Rotating on call schedule with the department director to meet after hours needs. 
9. Coordinates surgical case and patient care needs with all nursing and ancillary departments.

Required Qualifications

1. Currently RN license (valid in State of Illinois OR can be transferred)
2. Minimum Experience: one year as operating room staff nurse
3. BLS/ACLS/PALS certification

Preferred Qualifications

1. 2 years of experience as OR charge nurse or operating room supervisor

We are looking for someone to join our growing Behavioral Health team; if you're interested, please apply today! Job Summary This position will share the duties of both a Medical Assistant and Patient Experience Specialist.  Both roles, with responsibilities listed below, will support the Behavioral Health Department. This role will not only register patients upon arrival, but they will also assist providers in professional and clinical procedures (phlebotomy, urinalysis, injections, and taking and recording patient vital signs) when needed. Primary Job Responsibilities

1. Responsible for all patient care activities as directed by leadership.
2. When directed, will assist in performing phlebotomy tests and urinalysis.
3. Assist with departmental coverage needs, including possible coverage at outlying clinics.
4. Will receive and greet patients as they arrive at the clinic, taking and recording vital signs and a brief description of the patient's complaint/condition.
5. Records all pertinent patient information in EMR and ensures all necessary forms are completed before patients are seen.
6. Will maintain the appearance of the office and equipment to assure a positive image and smooth operation, including managing office supply inventory.
7. Ensures that office hours are maintained, and the public is notified of any variance.
8. Actively and consistently contributes to the success of the clinic and objectives, often representing the clinic in organizational events.
9. Supports the policies and procedures and administrative decisions within the clinic.
10. Accepts supervision and feedback in a non-defensive manner, correcting or improving behavior as requested.
11. Communicates clinical and equipment problems to the appropriate administrative personnel.
12. Knows the patients’ rights and responsibilities and is responsible for the implementation.
13. Collects co-pays and patient balances at the time of service.
14. Provides equality among all patients in the practice without regard for ability to pay for services.
15. Continues education through in-service seminars and literature in order to maintain up-to-date knowledge of current trends in operations of clinics and health care in general.
16. Assists with documentation of incidents.
17. Ensures that all patients that have a scheduled appointment are seen within 15 minutes of that time or are provided with an explanation.
18. Ensure that all appropriate medical charts and information are available prior to each scheduled appointment.
19. Ensures that all patient files are kept current with proper information, including all appropriate signatures.
20. Promotes effective and cooperative relationships with co-workers and utilizes established channels of communication and lines of authority for problem solving and communication.
21. Maintains appointment schedule with distribution to nursing staff and providers as requested.
22. Answers the telephone promptly and collects/records all necessary information from patient.
23. Responsible for coordinating incoming and outgoing mail operations and retrieving/distributing faxes.
24. Responsible for end of day procedures (including balancing cash drawer).
25. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

1. Current state licensure.
2. Current Basic Life Support training.

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Night Supervisor to join our dedicated healthcare team. In this pivotal role, you will lead and mentor our nursing staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and driving excellence in nursing practice, we invite you to apply! Job Summary The house supervisor administers, plans, directs, and coordinates nursing service functions and activities for the Nursing Departments.  Responsible for the recommendation, development, and implementation of policies and procedures in these areas, and for keeping the Director of Inpatient or CNO informed of progress and potential problems.  Maintains and promotes collaboration with other service areas, and serves as on-campus Administration in the absence of the Administration. Primary Job Responsibilities

1. Receives every shift updates on the condition of each patient. Ensures notification of the physician of major changes.
2. Supervises and directs all nursing care given to patients of Memorial Hospital.
3. Responds to emergency and/or code situations and delegates appropriate actions. Implements internal/external disaster, fire, tornado, and bomb plans as needed.
4. Administers direct patient. Relieves the nurses working in these departments for breaks and meals.
5. Assists with admitting patients and discharge planning. Arranges for emergency transfers and operative procedures.
6. Utilizes effective communication strategies, which result in intended outcomes.
7. Delegates unit work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of requires patient care support activities. Understands the limits of delegation to licensed and unlicensed personnel and consistently works within those boundaries.
8. Coordinates team assignments and makes adjustments based upon patient and unit needs; follows up on delegated patient care tasks for quality and completeness.
9. Utilizes the appropriate chain of command for resolution of difficult issues.
10. Maintains competency for the operation of all unit equipment.
11. Must be able to help in all nursing departments.
12. Carries supervisor phone and addresses or delegates all incoming calls.
13. Gets medications from pharmacy and mixes, as needed.
14. Completes shift to shift staffing and handles all call-ins.
15. Rounds on all inpatients during shift.
16. Collaborates by working with others to achieve unit and organizational goals.
17. Participates in unit meetings.
18. Supervises and directs all nursing care given to patients, ensuring consistent quality and safety by assigning and changing staff as necessary. Utilizes patient acuity and adjusts staffing accordingly.
19. Acts as a liaison between patient, family, physician, and all hospital departments and nursing personnel; functions in a resource/advisory capacity to nursing personnel. Serves as an advocate for Nursing/Hospital Administration in promoting and supporting the mission and philosophies of Memorial Hospital.
20. Prepares written documentation as required for the department. Assists with performance reviews and disciplinary action as well as coaching and counseling of the staff.  Evaluates competency of the staff.
21. Performs other duties as assigned.
22. Assisting Inpatient RN’s with high acuity tasks or procedures with physicians at bedside as needed

• Overseeing LPN’s doing their IV pushes, hanging IV piggybacks, assisting with cares of chest tubes/wound vacs/complicated dressings/etc.
• Daily checks on crash cart/emergency equipment; house alarms; temperature checks

23. Staff for 24 hours:

• Covering staffing for next shift
• Covering staffing for “call-ins” when RN or healthcare worker calls in sick.
• Covering for increases in census during current shift, or increases in acuity.
• Covering low census

24. Responding to Crisis Situations:

• Reports to ED or patient room, for all Code Blues/STEMI and Stroke alerts/Rapid response
• Calls in on-call staff

25. Transferring patients outside the hospital:

• Assisting physician by calling hospitals for bed availability
• Transfer Packet: getting paperwork, charting complete, EMTALA signatures
• Notify ancillary departments to provide discs, push films, etc.
• Calling for transfer vehicle/helicopter

26. Pharmacy Backup:

• Finding and obtaining medications for attending RN’s, that are not carried in the Omnicell.
• Mixing IV drips that are not standard mix concentrations.
• Assisting attending RN’s to run and monitor IV drips not commonly used at this facility
• Restocking Omnicell if needed
• Calling On-call Pharmacy as needed
• Restocking Crash carts and emergency medicines as needed.
• Changing pharmacies for patients at discharge when pharmacies are closed.

27. Swing Bed Patients:

• Assess transfer documents for appropriateness of admission when social services/administration staff unavailable
• Assign bed and staff as patients accepted and arrive
• Enter all admission orders when admitting physicians not available
• Perform medication reconciliation from receiving hospital
• Obtain/Assist attending RN to obtain medications for patients if pharmacy unavailable
• Assist with admission process

28. Trouble-Shooter:

• Answer all phone call questions
• Taking orders from off-site physicians, putting them into Epic, and carrying them out.
• Making arrangements for medical equipment, home health, hospice, oxygen, medication, pick up, etc., for discharges on weekends or off hours when social services isn’t available.
• Round with attending physicians as needed
• Round with consulting physicians as needed
• Round with covering physicians, assisting them with order entry, admission and discharge procedures.

29. Troubleshooting computer problems:
30. Epic order entry and problems with access
31. Troubleshooting Omnicell, and assisting staff with obtaining medications
32. Computer failure and downtime: managing to switch form computer to paper, locating paper charts, supplies; assisting departments in patient care and documentation, running slips and reports and orders to lab and radiology

Required Qualifications 1. Currently licensed in the State of Illinois. 2. ACLS Certification Preferred Qualifications 1. Bachelor's degree in Nursing. 2. Three to five years experience in critical care. 3. Experience in a supervisory capacity, such as head nurse, is beneficial.

We are seeking a full-time and part-time service members to serve up to 11 months starting in early November 2024, to serve at the Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL. Responsibilities

• Typically serve full-time Monday - Friday (41.25 hours per week). Some placements may include occasional evening or weekend hours. Part-time opportunities may be available at 25 hours per week.
• Deliver health education and support patients/community members in navigating the care, community programs and resources on heart health related topics including cardiovascular disease, smoking cessation, nutrition, blood pressure, and chronic diseases such as diabetes.
• Assist with public health surveys. This may include recruiting participants, administering the survey in-person or via phone, tracking data, and/or running reports.
• Plan and conduct local health skill building workshops, health fairs, town halls or community conversations – to raise awareness and help community members manage their health.
• Support patients and community members in initiating and conducting Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring.
• Host Hands-Only CPR demonstrations for community members.
• Engage local organizations to help identify and develop resources to support families in accessing chronic disease interventions and/or overall health and wellbeing services.
• Actively participate in AmeriCorps pre-service orientation, HeartCorps member development meetings and assigned trainings.

Ideal HeartCorps Candidates are:

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien of the United States, at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to secure reliable transportation to and from the host site daily and to community-based activities. You will be required to maintain a valid drivers’ license as well as at least the minimum automobile liability insurance coverage required by law.
• Strong written and oral communicators.
• Customer and solution focused. Good listeners, non-judgmental, open minded, and resourceful.
• Required to satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check eligibility criteria-nationwide check of the National Sex Offender Public website, state criminal history record check, and a fingerprint-based check of the FBI criminal history record database.
• Experience as health aide or have coursework in public health, health communications, health promotion, or health sciences helpful but not required.

This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information and military service. At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to our volunteers, our workforce, and the communities we serve as it relates to heart health and stroke prevention. EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities

Are you passionate about helping others look and feel their best? We are seeking a talented and dedicated Esthetician to join our team! In this role, you will provide exceptional skincare services, personalized treatments, and expert advice to patients seeking to enhance their natural beauty. If you have a keen eye for detail, a deep understanding of skincare techniques, and a commitment to patient satisfaction, we want to hear from you!

Primary Job Responsibilities

1. Perform a variety of skin care treatments including facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and other specialized services.
2. Conduct skin analysis to determine the most appropriate treatments for each client.
3. Recommend skin care routines and products tailored to individual client needs.
4. Provide waxing and other hair removal services.
5. Maintain up-to-date knowledge on the latest skin care techniques, products, and trends.
6. Ensure the treatment room is clean, well-organized, and fully stocked with necessary products and supplies.
7. Maintain a high level of professionalism and courtesy with clients, ensuring their comfort and satisfaction.
8. Follow all safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards required by the MedSpa and governing regulations.
9. Upsell services and products to meet client needs and maximize revenue for the business.
10. Keep detailed records of treatments and client progress in Aesthetics Pro.
11. Participate in promotional and educational events to showcase services and build client loyalty.

Required Qualifications

• Valid state esthetician license.
• Proven experience as an esthetician in a spa or clinical setting.
• Strong knowledge of skin care products, treatments, and the ability to address various skin concerns.
• Ability to perform various skin care treatments and services such as facials, exfoliation, extractions, and body treatments.
• Familiarity with waxing, tinting, and hair removal techniques.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays (as required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Sales experience in a spa or clinical setting
• Certification in advanced esthetic procedures such as chemical peels, dermaplaning, or laser treatments.
• Experience with medical-grade skin care products and treatments.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Ability to stand for long periods during treatments.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Hours: Part-time (with future possibilities of full-time scheduling)

Are you a dedicated and compassionate person who wants to make a difference in the lives of others? We want YOU! APPLY TODAY!

Job Summary: The Certified Nurse Assistant is responsible for providing personal care to the patients under the supervision of the Charge Nurse.  Personal care includes assistance with meals, dressing, movement, and bathing.  The CNA follows established facility policies and procedures while providing care and coordinates patient care with other facility personnel and families. Primary Job Responsibilities:

1. Provides or assists in bathing, grooming, toileting, and/or showering, while ensuring privacy and safety and encouraging independence.
2. Makes beds, straightens rooms, and keeps patient care areas in an organized and clean manner, ensuring the entire nursing floor is kept orderly and demonstrating pride in the facility.
3. Respects patient’s rights by knocking on doors before entering, addressing patients by name with the appropriate title, allowing/encouraging patients to make their own decisions when appropriate
4. Provides safe patient transfers involving bed, wheelchair, and/or shower chair, uses the gait belt, walker, or mechanical lift with all transfers. Protects patients from complications and injuries
5. Takes and records temperature, pulse, and respiration as required.
6. Sets up meal trays and assists with feeding when necessary. Assesses for choking and responds appropriately.
7. Ensures patients and equipment are clean after meals, including hands, and removes adult clothing protectors.
8. Accurately documents care given to patients including the documentation of reportable problems (ADL sheets, meal percentages, I&O, skin breakdown etc)
9. Reports changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse and/or Director of Nurses immediately (changes in skin conditions, urinary changes etc.).
10. Demonstrates flexibility with changing work demands.
11. Reports to the Charge Nurse equipment and supply needs, repair/maintenance needs, safety hazards and unusual occurrences or observations.
12. Assists the nursing department and other departments as required in other duties.
13. Provides appropriate interventions for patients per care plan, utilizes distraction and validation techniques as appropriate and encourages patient independence.
14. Assists patients to and from activities of choice and encourages the patient to participate in activities.

Job Specifications:  Education Requirements:

1. High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
2. Graduate of a Certified Nurses Aide Course or currently enrolled in approved CNA training with intent to complete course in specified time frame of offered course with successful completion of competency evaluation.

Hours: 32 hours per week, every other weekend - Location: Memorial Hospital - Med/Surg. dept.

Do you like working in emergency situations? Do you have excellent customer service skills? You are who we are looking for! APPLY TODAY!

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who assesses the need for, coordinates, problem solves, implements and evaluates patient care.  He/She communicates effectively with all providers and staff.  He/She ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner consistent with the unit’s standard of care. He/She demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization; remains flexible to a changing system, is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect.  Acts as a patient advocate at all times. Primary Job Responsibilities:

1. Triages emergency room patients according to emergent, urgent, or non-urgent.
2. Prepares clinic patients for appropriate physician exam and assist physicians with patients
3. Obtains and records initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs.
4. Implements CPSI order entry for ancillary testing as required and monitor for the return of results.
5. Re-assesses the patients systematically to identify progress and trends that require intervention, informing physician of any change in patient condition.
6. Interprets all diagnostic tests and treatments and prompt notification of physician of abnormal results.
7. Develops and implements a measurable individualized plan of care for the patient within the time frame established by Nursing Standards of Care.
8. Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcome; modifies the plan of care based on the evaluations.
9. Utilizes chest pain and TIA/Brain attack pathway as evidenced on patient record.
10. Utilizes problem sheets for ongoing patient problems.
11. Participates in patient/significant other health education and discharge planning.
12. Implements and documents timely interventions appropriate to patient needs.
13. Completes all treatment in a timely manner.
14. Is knowledgeable of all medications given, administers all medication promptly and documents appropriately. Uses the appropriate forms to document evaluation of all treatments and medications.
15. Assesses and reassess their patient’ level of pain, providing effective treatment and the necessary education for follow-up care.
16. Utilizes patient discharge instructions.
17. Delegates unit work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of required patient care support activities.
18. Coordinates team assignments and makes adjustments based upon patient and unit needs; follows up on delegated patient care tasks for quality and completeness.
19. Utilizes the appropriate chain of command for resolution of difficult issues.
20. Acts as a resource nurse for the ER/OP department.
21. Performs other duties as signed or requested.

Job Specifications:  Education Requirements:

1. Current Licensure in Illinois as a Registered Nurse.
2. ACLS required
3. Pals required.
4. Prior critical care experience or an approved course highly preferred.

Hours: Per Requested Need (PRN) - 2 positions available

Do you have excellent customer service? Can you work with all populations? You are what we are seeking! Apply today!

The Medical Assistant, LPN, or RN for Convenient Care is able to implement and evaluate patient care specific to the age of the patient population served from newborn to the geriatrics. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the clinic’s standards of care.  He/she demonstrated performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization; remains flexible to changing system; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect.  Acts as a patient advocate at all times. To assist the primary provider in all professional and clinical procedures.  Clinical procedures shall include phlebotomy, performing EKGs, urinalysis, and taking and recording patient vital signs.

HOURS: Week 1 hours: Monday 7a-7p, Tuesday 7an-5pm, Wednesday 7a-7p, Thursday 7a-5p, Friday off Week 2 hours: Monday 7a-7p, Tuesday 7a-5p, Wednesday 7a-7p, Thursday off, Friday 7a-4pm

Hello applicant, This is a fillable generic employment application, which is to be used if you don't see a particular job listed that you have interest in. If you wish to download a paper job application, you can find it on our website under the tab, "Careers" and "Get Application". Thank you for your interest in Memorial Hospital! Sincerely,  Human Resources, Memorial Hospital, Memorial Medical Clinics & Hancock County Senior Services and Childcare Services 1454 N. County Rd. 2050, P.O. Box 160, Carthage, IL 62321 217-357-8500 (Main hospital number, then ask to be connected to the HR Department) 217-357-8564 (Fax)  

Are you an experienced medical laboratory technician looking to join a great team? Apply now and join us at Memorial Hospital!

Job Summary: A Medical Technologist is responsible for performing laboratory tests in order to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease in accordance with established policies and procedures. He/she will obtain, receive and process specimens, analyze specimens, interpret test results and report accurate test results.  He/she will be able to perform the work in any laboratory station. Primary Job Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of procedures for Universal Blood and Body Fluid Precautions. Relates proper techniques necessary to their service and job role.  Understands importance and is aware of the procedure for reporting any and all blood and body fluid exposures.  Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of procedures outlines in the Chemical Hygiene Plan.  Maintains work area and equipment in clean and orderly condition.  Performs laboratory functions and procedures with proper safety attire.  Maintains sanitary and safe work areas.  Follows safety precautions/contraindications.
2. Performs routine clinical laboratory tests with assigned sections. Records test results according to established procedures and reports results within expected turn-around times.  Evaluates abnormal test results and/or problems and either corrects the problem or pursues solutions under the direction of the Department Director or Pathologist.  Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.  Differentiates between those situations in the clinical area which must be referred to supervisory personnel and those requiring independent action and proceeds accordingly.
3. Correctly utilizes instruments and equipment required to perform various laboratory tests in any area of the laboratory; takes care to maintain all such equipment in proper working order and occasionally prepares chemical reagents required for laboratory determinations. Performs routine scheduled preventative maintenance, calibration, and minor problem troubleshooting on laboratory instruments, working with other personnel to effect a resolution.  Monitors levels of supplies and notes reagent stability and expiration dates.
4. Performs venipuncture and skin puncture according to established aseptic techniques. Verifies identification and explains blood drawing procedure to patients.  Travels to patient care units as necessary.
5. Receives laboratory specimens, ensures proper and complete patient information on specimens and test requisitions. Determines acceptability of specimens ensuring such were collected properly, in the correct quantity and collection devise, and/or labeled properly.  May call patient care units and/or physicians offices to clarify laboratory requisitions or to inform same as to need to obtain a correctly collected specimen.  Prepares specimens for analysis according to detailed procedures established for each test.
6. Maintains specimen security in order that efficient and accurate processing of laboratory data may occur; assures 100% accuracy when identifying patients with their specimens and handles send-out specimens by properly preserving, separating, storing and mailing out without error.
7. Performs and documents appropriate quality control procedures, evaluating any abnormality and pursuing appropriate resolution under the direction of the Department Director and/or the Pathologist. Performs proficiency surveys as directed, maintaining records demonstrating the proficiency samples were tested in the same manner as patient samples.
8. Maintains competency in areas of laboratory as specified by the Department Director.

Job Specifications:  Education Requirements:

1. An Associate Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology/Medical Laboratory Technology or a Bachelors Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology/Medical Technology.
2. Successful completion of the NCA/ASCP/AMT registry exam is preferred, alternates registrations are acceptable if equivalent.
3. 6 month’s experience required.

Hours: Per Requested Need (PRN)

Are you a licensed Occupational therapist who offers excellent care to patients? We are seeking an Occupational therapist PRN to join our team. Appy today and join our terrific team here at Memorial Hospital!

Job Summary: The Occupational Therapist Consultant is a licensed occupational therapist.  He/she is responsible for the function and management of occupational therapy care.  He/she is also responsible for ensuring that quality care is provided to the residents. Primary Job Responsibilities:

1. After physician referral, evaluates patients prior to treatment.
2. Plans and documents occupational therapy treatment program for patients or residents when appropriate.
3. Directs and assists patient or resident in therapeutic exercises, muscle re-education, splinting and use of adaptive equipment, and activities of daily living.
4. When appropriate, utilizes hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, and other heat and cold applications as well as massage.
5. Instructs nursing on activities to be done and is available for consultation for any problems or concerns about treatment plan.
6. Maintains timely, accurate records/documentation for each patient or resident.
7. Maintains contact with physicians throughout resident treatment program to provide information on resident progress and to communicate program revisions.
8. Maintains communication with members of the interdisciplinary team regarding patient or resident status.
9. Instructs family members and other care givers in therapy carryover activities as indicated.

HOURS/LOCATION: Per Requested Need (PRN) - Memorial Hospital Job Specifications:  Education Requirements:

1. Graduate of an approved school of occupational therapy and licensed or eligible to be licensed in the State of Illinois.
2. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Pertinent Skills Required:

1. Excellent communication skills.
2. Computer literate.
3. Emotional stability
4. Ability to cope with the demands of patients and their families.