This careers page is a comprehensive list of job openings at Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services.
Why Join Our Team?
Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services employees are a vital part of delivering quality care and healthcare to patients, residents, and families in our area. We believe that each staff member has a role in fulfilling our mission. We are looking for employees who appreciate our commitment to our patients and the community. If this is you, we encourage you to apply!
Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services have scholarships and internships available. Call HR at 217-357-8574 for more details.
Check the list of available job opportunities on this page. Then click here to APPLY ONLINE or click here to view and print out an application and send it to us via fax or US mail.
Benefits Available
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Benefits are eligible for payroll deduction. Memorial Hospital/Hancock County Senior Services believes in rewarding our hard-working employees. We provide a family-like atmosphere in which to work.
Benefit Eligibility
Employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week would become eligible for the following employment benefits currently offered to part-time and full-time employees under the terms of the individual plans, which may include a waiting period and certain eligibility criteria.
Memorial Hospital and Clinics
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- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Earned Time
- Retirement Plan
- 403B available with corporate matching
- Flexible Benefit Plan Available
- Bright Start 529 College Saving Plan
- Federal and State Tuition Repayment Opportunities
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Hancock County Senior Services & Child Care
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- Group Term Life Insurance & AD&D.
- Health Insurance
- Earned Time
- Retirement Plan
- 401K available with corporate matching
- Bright Start 529 College Saving Plan
- Federal and State Tuition Repayment Opportunities
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Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities are updated regularly, but availability is subject to change without notice. Some positions may have requirements, experience, or qualifications that are not listed below. If you have any questions concerning employment opportunities at Memorial Hospital or Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services, please contact our Director of Talent Acquisition and Development at [email protected].
You may also contact our Human Resources Department for further information or to acquire an application. Please complete the application and return it in person or mail it to:
Human Resources
Memorial Hospital
1454 North County Road 2050
P.O. Box 160
Carthage, IL 62321
217-357-8500
Email Human Resources
If you don’t find a position you’re interested in but still want to apply to the organization, please click on the link below to submit your application using our generic application form.
Full-Time
Carthage, Illinois
Posted 4 days ago
Primary Job Responsibilities
Pertinent Skills Required
- Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
- Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Environmental Services Department.
- 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.
- Performs terminal/detailed cleaning of the patient rooms by following check list.
- Completes work assignments in a timely manner.
- Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
- Uses and maintains equipment properly. Assists visitors with directions whenever requested.
- Always introduces self to patients, families and visitors.
- Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
- Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
- Transports soiled linen to proper storage and ready’s linen for contract pickup.
- Delivers linen to departmental storage racks and re-covers linens after drop off.
- Replenishes supplies.
- Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions and isolation precautions.
- Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.
- Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
- Observes safety precautions at all times.
- The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to read and understand equipment operation manual.
- Cleans and maintains carpet and hard floors
- Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good employee relations and interdepartmental objectives.
- Performs other duties as assigned by ESD.
- Ensures that Service Excellence initiatives are carried out within the department
- High School Graduate or equivalent.
- Two years’ experience in housekeeping, custodial and laundry operations in a healthcare setting or two years’ experience in a commercial setting
Open: Until filled
First Round of Applications Will Be Reviewed: Starting immediately
Wage Range: $15.65-$16.15/hour (Actual wage dependent on relevant experience)
Status: Full Time (approx 40 hours a week)
Benefits: Visit https://www.mhtlc.org/careers for an overview of our benefits package.
Schedule: Typically 2:00p-10:30p (with weekend rotations)
- Good oral and written skills.
- Ability to communicate with teammates.
- Ability to clean to environment with standards and expectations.
- Demonstrates the willingness to cooperate with other departments.
- Exposed to cleaning agents and biological waste.
- May be required to lift 40lbs. or less.
- May involve the need to bend, twist, turn, walk, or crouch as part of the role.
Job Features
Primary Job Responsibilities Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Environme...
Part-Time
Carthage, Illinois
Posted 5 days ago
Position Summary:
The Nurse Assistant is responsible for providing personal care to the patients under the supervision of the Nurse Team Lead. Personal care includes assistance with meals, dressing, movement, and bathing. The N.A. follows established facility policies and procedures while providing care and coordinates patient care with other facility personnel and families.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provides or assists in bathing, grooming, toileting, and/or showering, while ensuring privacy and safety and encouraging independence.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- Takes and records temperature, pulse, and respiration as required.
- Sets up meal trays and assists with feeding when necessary. Assesses for choking and responds appropriately.
- Ensures patients and equipment are clean after meals, including hands, and removes adult clothing protectors.
- Accurately documents care given to patients including the documentation of reportable problems (ADL sheets, meal percentages, I&O, skin breakdown etc)
- Reports changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse and/or Director of Nurses immediately (changes in skin conditions, urinary changes etc.).
- Demonstrates flexibility with changing work demands.
- Reports to the Nurse Team Lead equipment and supply needs, repair/maintenance needs, safety hazards and unusual occurrences or observations.
- Assists the nursing department and other departments as required in other duties.
- Provides appropriate interventions for patients per care plan, utilizes distraction and validation techniques as appropriate and encourages patient independence.
- Assists patients to and from activities of choice and encourages the patient to participate in activities.
- At least 16 years old
- High school diploma (or equivalent)
- Interest in healthcare career
Job Features
Position Summary: The Nurse Assistant is responsible for providing personal care to the patients under the supervision of the Nurse Team Lead. Personal care includes assistance with meals, dressing,...
Full-Time
Carthage, Illinois
Posted 3 weeks ago
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who assesses, coordinates, implements and evaluates patient care specific to the age of the patient population served from newborn to the elderly. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit’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.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Obtains and records initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms, psychological and spiritual needs.
- Reassesses patients systemically to identify progress and trends that require intervention.
- Assesses and reassesses their patient’s level of pain, providing effective treatment and the necessary education for follow-up care.
- Maintains knowledge regarding telemetry and EKG interpretations.
- Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcome; modifies the plan of care based on evaluations.
- Participates in patient/significant other health education and discharge planning.
- Implements and documents timely interventions appropriate to patient needs.
- Utilizes infection control measures appropriately.
- Delegates unit work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of required patient care support activities.
- Coordinates team assignments and makes adjustments based on patient and unit needs; follows up on delegated patient care tasks for quality and completeness.
- Utilizes the appropriate chain of command for the resolution of difficult issues.
- Assumes accountability for continual education enhancement.
- Participates in orientation of new staff/students on the unit.
- Maintains competency for operation of all unit equipment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
- Maintains a neat, organized and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Maintains competency for operation of all unit equipment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Knowledgeable in the duties of OR circulator.
- Assists in administrative duties as directed.
- Available for “leave word” for emergencies as directed by the department rotation.
- Will embody FOCUS values through interactions with patients/residents and coworkers.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Currently licensed to practice nursing in the State of Illinois.
- Maintains ACLS, PALS and BLS Certification.
- Intraoperative surgery experience
Job Features
Job Summary: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who assesses, coordinates, implements and evaluates patient care specific to the age of the patient population served from newborn to t...
Full-Time
Carthage, Illinois
Posted 4 weeks ago
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who assesses, coordinates, implements and evaluates patient care specific to the age of the patient population served from newborn to the elderly. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit’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.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Obtains and records initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms, psychological and spiritual needs.
- Reassesses patients systemically to identify progress and trends that require intervention.
- Assesses and reassesses their patient’s level of pain, providing effective treatment and the necessary education for follow-up care.
- Maintains knowledge regarding telemetry and basic life support protocols.
- Develops and implements a measurable individualized plan of care for the patient within the time frame established by Nursing Standards of Care.
- Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcome; modifies the plan of care based on evaluations.
- Participates in patient/significant other health education and discharge planning.
- Implements and documents timely interventions appropriate to patient needs.
- Utilizes infection control measures appropriately.
- Coordinates the medical plan of care.
- Reviews department head minutes, unit specific minutes and nurse manager minutes and participates in meetings.
- Delegates unit work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of required patient care support activities.
- Coordinates team assignments and makes adjustments based on patient and unit needs; follows up on delegated patient care tasks for quality and completeness.
- Utilizes the appropriate chain of command for the resolution of difficult issues.
- Assumes accountability for continual education enhancement.
- Participates in orientation of new staff/students on the unit.
- Maintains competency for operation of all unit equipment.
- Participates in annual hospital wide education and review day.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
- Responsible for checking outdates on all medications, sterile supplies and nutritional items.
- Will embody FOCUS values through interactions with patients/residents and coworkers.
- Current licensure of Illinois as a Registered Nurse.
- Current knowledge and skills appropriate to telemetry.
- Current Basic Life Support Card.
- 3+ years of experience as RN in hospital setting.
- Good Verbal and written communication skills.
- Current knowledge and skills appropriate to the age/type of patient population served.
Job Features
Job Summary: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who assesses, coordinates, implements and evaluates patient care specific to the age of the patient population served from newborn to the e...
Full-Time
Hamilton, Illinois
Posted 2 months ago
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Obtains and records initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms, psychological and spiritual needs.
- Will take and record vital signs. A brief description of the patient's complaint/condition and record this information on the patient’s chart.
- Will assist, when directed in performing phlebotomy tests, EKGs, urinalysis, injections and administer and monitor IV solutions/medications.
- Accompanies provider in room during patient visits
- Documents in EMR to include: HPI, review of systems, physical exam findings, diagnostic assessment, and plan of care
- Documents results of laboratory and radiographic studies as discussed by provider
- Enters orders for procedures or labs as directed by provider
- Enters billing information as determined by type of office visit
- Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcome.
- Participates in patient and significant other health education.
- Documents interventions appropriate to patient needs as directed by providers.
- Utilizes infection control measures appropriately.
- Delegates work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of required patient care and make adjustments based on patient volume and provider needs.
- Assumes accountability for continual education enhancement.
- Participates in orientation of new staff/students in the clinic.
- Maintains competency for operation of all clinic equipment.
- Participates in annual hospital and clinic proficiencies when applicable.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
- Maintains a neat, organized and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Assists in monthly duties as assigned.
- Coordinates the medical plan of care for their patients.
- Currently licensed in the State of Illinois.
- Maintains Basic Life Support Certification.
- Interest in podiatry specialty area
Open: Until filled
First Round of Applications Will Be Reviewed: December 8th
Wage Range: (Actual wages based on relevant experience)
MA: $17.45-$20.25/hour
CMA: $17.60-$20.50/hour
LPN: $20.85-$24.25/hour
Status: Approx 40 hours/week
Benefits: Visit https://www.mhtlc.org/careers for an overview of our benefits package.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Job Features
Primary Job Responsibilities: Obtains and records initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms, psychological and spiritual needs. Will take and record vital signs....
Temporary
Carthage, Illinois
Posted 2 months ago
Position Overview:
Job Features
Position Overview: As a nursing intern at Memorial Hospital, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our experienced nursing team in various clinical settings, assisting with patient care a...
Full-Time, Part-Time
Carthage, Illinois
Posted 3 months ago
Location:
Mobile Unit (when school is in session)/Memorial Medical Building - Carthage (when not in mobile unit)
Status: Full time OR Part time
Schedule During School Year: During school hours
Schedule During Summer: Flexible
Patient Population:
Mobile Unit - School age
MMB - Lifespan preferred, but negotiable
Wage Range:
Master's Level Trained LSW: $60,000/year-$70,000/year
LCSW or LCPC: $70,000/year - $90,000/year
Required Qualifications
- Proven work experience as a Behavior Health Provider
- Valid IL Driver’s License
- Working knowledge of social theories and practices
- Social perceptiveness and empathy
- Ability to build and maintain professional helping relationships
- Ability to relate and communicate with diverse population and groups
- Resilience along with ability to assess situations
- Ability to practice in State of IL with Licensed Social Worker (LSW) credentials or as a licensed mental health practitioner.
- Initial mental health evaluations resulting in individualized treatment plans
- Plan, coordinate, manage and implement support packages to help clients deal with difficulties and overcome dependencies
- Interview service users and assess their current condition, needs, strengths and weaknesses
- Assessing clients using standardized assessment/screening tools, measures, etc.
- Address each case as a unit and set tailored measurable goals
- Monitor and evaluate clients’ progress and modify treatment plans accordingly
- Individual psychotherapy with children, adults and families
- Offer information and counseling on the best course of action during sessions
- Provide group psychoeducation/treatment related to chronic medical conditions
- Maintain accurate records and report on clients’ status
- Attend case conferences and provide family/client support in school (IEP/504 meetings)
- Act as a keyworker and cooperate with multidisciplinary teams
- Provide information and referral services.
- Refer clients to community services to help them in recovery
- Crisis assessments/triage with appropriate interventions
- Provision of other services related to wellness
- Documentation of services provided in accordance with requirements
- Other related activities designed to provide integrated health care services
- Documentation and scheduling in electronic health record
- May be required to drive mobile unit
- Other duties as assigned
Job Features
Location: Mobile Unit (when school is in session)/Memorial Medical Building – Carthage (when not in mobile unit) Status: Full time OR Part time Schedule During School Year: During school hours S...
Full-Time
Hamilton, Illinois
Posted 3 months ago
Wage Range:
MA: $18.00-$21.95/hour
CMA: $18.15-$22.15/hour
LPN: $21.55-$26.30/hour
*Actual wages based on relevant experience*
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Obtains and records initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms, psychological and spiritual needs.
- Will take and record vital signs. A brief description of the patient's complaint/condition and record this information on the patient’s chart.
- Will assist, when directed in performing phlebotomy tests, EKGs, urinalysis, injections and administer and monitor IV solutions/medications.
- Accompanies provider in room during patient visits
- Documents in EMR to include: HPI, review of systems, physical exam findings, diagnostic assessment, and plan of care
- Documents results of laboratory and radiographic studies as discussed by provider
- Enters orders for procedures or labs as directed by provider
- Enters billing information as determined by type of office visit
- Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcome.
- Participates in patient and significant other health education.
- Documents interventions appropriate to patient needs as directed by providers.
- Utilizes infection control measures appropriately.
- Delegates work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of required patient care and make adjustments based on patient volume and provider needs.
- Assumes accountability for continual education enhancement.
- Participates in orientation of new staff/students in the clinic.
- Maintains competency for operation of all clinic equipment.
- Participates in annual hospital and clinic proficiencies when applicable.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
- Maintains a neat, organized and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Assists in monthly duties as assigned.
- Coordinates the medical plan of care for their patients.
- Currently licensed in the State of Illinois.
- Maintains Basic Life Support Certification.
Open: Until filled
First Round of Applications Will Be Reviewed: Starting immediately
Benefits: Visit https://www.mhtlc.org/careers for an overview of our benefits package.
Anticipated Rotating Schedule:
Week 1: Mon-Wed from 7:00am-7:00pm
Week 2: Wed-Fri from 8:00am-5:00pm & Sat 8:00am-12:00pm
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Job Features
Wage Range: MA: $18.00-$21.95/hour CMA: $18.15-$22.15/hour LPN: $21.55-$26.30/hour *Actual wages based on relevant experience* Primary Job Responsibilities: Obtains and records initial assessment an...
PRN
Carthage, Illinois
Posted 4 months ago
Wage Range: $30.00/hour - $33.00/hour
*Actual wages based on relevant experience*
Job Summary:
Performs a variety of testing, therapies, and treatments for use in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary-related diseases. Responsible for initiating and maintaining equipment and routine office procedures. Takes “leave word” and maintains certification through N.B.R.C. and licensure through the State of Illinois. Works with patients of all ages, from newborns to geriatrics.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Administers routine cardiopulmonary modalities.
- Administers and maintains high-risk cardiopulmonary modalities, e.g., ventilator management, ABG’s, and CPR.
- Conducts and participates in pulmonary function testing, holter monitor application and analysis, stress tests (including nuclear stress test), event monitor application, Cardiac Rehab and Sleep Lab.
- Administers oxygen and monitors patients through the use of pulse oximetry.
- BIPAPP/CPAP administration and support.
- Performs patient evaluations and directly communicates with the physicians and nurses on direct patient care.
- Appropriate and complete documentation of all procedures/tests administered.
- Maintains accurate department records.
- Participates in equipment decontamination and reprocessing procedures.
- Monitors utilization of department equipment by patients in all areas of the hospital.
- Participates in educational programs as outlined in the Cardiopulmonary Department Education Plan.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Completed program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care
- Licenses CRT or RRT with State of Illinois (or eligible to transfer licensure)
- Active BLS
- Active ACLS
Open: Until filled
First Round of Applications Will Be Reviewed: Starting September 10th
Benefits: Visit https://www.mhtlc.org/careers for an overview of our benefits package.
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Job Features
Wage Range: $30.00/hour – $33.00/hour *Actual wages based on relevant experience* Job Summary: Performs a variety of testing, therapies, and treatments for use in the diagnosis and treatment o...
Full-Time
Bowen, Illinois, Carthage, Illinois, Colchester, Illinois, Hamilton, Illinois, LaHarpe, Illinois, Nauvoo, Illinois
Posted 4 months ago
Wage Range:
MA: $18.00-$21.95/hour
CMA: $18.15-$22.15/hour
LPN: $21.55-$26.30/hour
*Actual wages based on relevant experience*
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Obtains and records initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms, psychological and spiritual needs.
- Will take and record vital signs. A brief description of the patient's complaint/condition and record this information on the patient’s chart.
- Will assist, when directed in performing phlebotomy tests, EKGs, urinalysis, injections and administer and monitor IV solutions/medications.
- Accompanies provider in room during patient visits
- Documents in EMR to include: HPI, review of systems, physical exam findings, diagnostic assessment, and plan of care
- Documents results of laboratory and radiographic studies as discussed by provider
- Enters orders for procedures or labs as directed by provider
- Enters billing information as determined by type of office visit
- Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcome.
- Participates in patient and significant other health education.
- Documents interventions appropriate to patient needs as directed by providers.
- Utilizes infection control measures appropriately.
- Delegates work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of required patient care and make adjustments based on patient volume and provider needs.
- Assumes accountability for continual education enhancement.
- Participates in orientation of new staff/students in the clinic.
- Maintains competency for operation of all clinic equipment.
- Participates in annual hospital and clinic proficiencies when applicable.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
- Maintains a neat, organized and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Assists in monthly duties as assigned.
- Coordinates the medical plan of care for their patients.
- Currently licensed in the State of Illinois.
- Maintains Basic Life Support Certification.
Open: Until filled
First Round of Applications Will Be Reviewed: Starting September 10th
Locations: Float to various clinic locations
Benefits: Visit https://www.mhtlc.org/careers for an overview of our benefits package.
Anticipated Schedule: Varied hours M-F (some Sat)
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Job Features
Wage Range: MA: $18.00-$21.95/hour CMA: $18.15-$22.15/hour LPN: $21.55-$26.30/hour *Actual wages based on relevant experience* Primary Job Responsibilities: Obtains and records initial assessment an...
Part-Time
Carthage, Illinois
Posted 5 months ago
Wage Range: $36.80 - $51.40/hour (Actual wage based on experience)
Position Summary
Utilizing the nursing process, the house supervisor administers, plans, directs, and coordinates nursing service functions and activities for the Nursing Departments (both Inpatient and Emergency). 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 leadership in the absence of Administration.
Primary Responsibilities
- Receives report on the condition of each patient. Ensures notification of the physician of major changes.
- Supervises all nursing care given to patients of Memorial Hospital in the absence of leadership.
- Provides elbow support to all nursing departments as needed.
- Help with admissions, discharges and transfers in all nursing departments.
- Review Medication Reconciliation with patients admitted and if open, contact the patient’s pharmacy to obtain a medication list.
- Responds to emergency and/or code situations and delegates appropriate actions. Implements internal/external disaster, fire, tornado, and bomb plans as needed.
- Relieve the nurses working in Inpatient or ED for breaks and meals.
- Assists with discharge planning.
- Provides relief when the nursing team on shift must step away for education requirements.
- Provides relief in Inpatient or ED when there is a call-in and no backup.
- Occasionally be the care provider for OP Nursing Services.
- Help to orient new staff members.
- Help with competency checkoffs and mock codes.
- Delegates unit work assignments appropriately to ensure safe patient care based on acuity.
- Understands the limits of delegation to licensed and unlicensed personnel and consistently works within those boundaries.
- Utilizes the appropriate chain of command for resolution of difficult issues.
- Maintains competency for the operation of all unit equipment.
- Must be able to help provide nursing cares in all nursing departments.
- Carries “8536” phone and addresses or delegates all incoming calls.
- Gets medications from pharmacy and mixes, as needed.
- Completes shift to shift staffing and handles all call-ins.
- Rounds on all inpatients during shift.
- Collaborates by working with others to achieve unit and organizational goals.
- Participates in unit meetings and all required education.
- Acts as a liaison between patient, family, physician, 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 values of Memorial Hospital.
- Assists department director with performance reviews, coaching of staff and disciplinary action as needed.
- Assisting Inpatient RNs 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
- Reports to ED or patient room, for all Code Blues/STEMI and Stroke alerts/Rapid response
- Starts protocols for internal or external disaster as needed.
- Pharmacy Backup:
- Finding and obtaining medications for attending RNs, that are not carried in the Omnicell.
- Mixing IV drips that are not standard mix concentrations.
- Assisting attending RNs 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.
- Troubleshoot computer issues and be able to help the facility transition to paper charting during down time.
- Must maintain proficiency in Inpatient, ED and OP Nursing Services EMR documentation.
- Will embody FOCUS values through interactions with patients/residents and coworkers.
- Other job duties may be added with appropriate training.
- State of Illinois RN License
- BLS, ACLS & PALS
- Emergency Department experience
- Successful experience in a leadership role.
- Experience with high acuity patient care
Job Features
Wage Range: $36.80 – $51.40/hour (Actual wage based on experience) Position Summary Utilizing the nursing process, the house supervisor administers, plans, directs, and coordinates nursing ser...
Full-Time
Carthage, Illinois
Posted 5 months ago
Wage Range: $80,000-$95,000/year
(Actual wage based on relevant experience)
Job Summary:
This position provides a framework for planning, directing, coordinating, providing, and improving cardiopulmonary services. The director is responsive to community needs that improve patient health outcome. The person in this position will serve as the director and as a therapist working in patient care areas that include patients of all ages (newborn through geriatric).
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Operations
- Directs and delegates, as appropriate, the mechanisms to ensure departmental Service Lines functions in the delivery of quality patient care and diagnostics: personnel, productivity, inventory, and budgets.
- Submits budgetary information as requested
- Collaborates Service Line operations with other Hospital Departments as needed.
- Development
- Researches, assesses, develops, and introduces quality and service improvements in practice, procedures, equipment, processes regarding Respiratory Care, Cardiology, Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, and Sleep Medicine.
- Interfaces with Medical Directors and physician committees to promote the ongoing development of services and improvements in patient care.
- Identifies marketing opportunities and directly or indirectly promotes services.
- Management
- Ensures the orientation, development, competency, and evaluation of department employees through the department supervisors.
- Is knowledgeable and ensures department and staff compliance with hospital policies, practices and standards.
- Assures Departmental compliance and knowledge of Corporate Compliance, Safety/Environment of Care, and Risk Management requirements
- Is knowledgeable and ensures department and staff compliance in accordance with regulatory agencies.
- Assures all employee performance evaluations are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Maintain an ongoing process to ensure employee compliance with hospital human relations, customer service standards.
- Participates and reports to assigned committees to help with process improvements.
- Objectives
- Formulates, develops and executes, evaluate department objectives with input and assistance from department technologist.
- Performance Improvement
- Correlates application of current hospital PI activities related to departmental Service Lines.
- Involved in committees to develop and promote PI activities. Serves in leadership role on selected committees, as needed/assigned.
- Work rotating weekends and holidays if needed
- Take call if needed
- High School Graduate.
- Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.
- Certification or registry by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Current Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
- Healthcare BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP required
- 3+ years of supervisory experience
- Experience in a Critical Access Hospital
- Experience with the EPIC EMR platform
- Regularly: Near vision acuity.
- Frequently: Prolonged standing or walking.
- Frequently: Assist with lifting and moving patients (maximum weight>50 pounds)
- Rarely: May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.
Job Features
Wage Range: $80,000-$95,000/year (Actual wage based on relevant experience) Job Summary: This position provides a framework for planning, directing, coordinating, providing, and improving cardiopulmon...
Full-Time, Part-Time
Carthage, Illinois
Posted 5 months ago
Wage Range: $31.80/hour - $45.00/hour (Actual wage dependent on relevant experience)
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Triages emergency room patients according to emergent, urgent, or non-urgent.
- Prepares clinic patients for appropriate physician exam and assist physicians with patients
- Obtains and records initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs.
- Implements CPSI order entry for ancillary testing as required and monitor for the return of results.
- Re-assesses the patients systematically to identify progress and trends that require intervention, informing physician of any change in patient condition.
- Interprets all diagnostic tests and treatments and prompt notification of physician of abnormal results.
- Develops and implements a measurable individualized plan of care for the patient within the time frame established by Nursing Standards of Care.
- Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcome; modifies the plan of care based on the evaluations.
- Utilizes chest pain and TIA/Brain attack pathway as evidenced on patient record.
- Utilizes problem sheets for ongoing patient problems.
- Participates in patient/significant other health education and discharge planning.
- Implements and documents timely interventions appropriate to patient needs.
- Completes all treatment in a timely manner.
- 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.
- Assesses and reassess their patient’ level of pain, providing effective treatment and the necessary education for follow-up care.
- Utilizes patient discharge instructions.
- Delegates unit work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of required patient care support activities.
- Coordinates team assignments and makes adjustments based upon patient and unit needs; follows up on delegated patient care tasks for quality and completeness.
- Utilizes the appropriate chain of command for resolution of difficult issues.
- Acts as a resource nurse for the ER/OP department.
- Performs other duties as signed or requested.
- Current Licensure in Illinois as a Registered Nurse.
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- Prior critical care experience or an approved course highly preferred.
Job Features
Wage Range: $31.80/hour – $45.00/hour (Actual wage dependent on relevant experience) Primary Job Responsibilities: Triages emergency room patients according to emergent, urgent, or non-urgent....
Full-Time
Hamilton, Illinois
Posted 6 months ago
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Obtains and records initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms, psychological and spiritual needs.
- Will take and record vital signs. A brief description of the patient's complaint/condition and record this information on the patient’s chart.
- Will assist, when directed in performing phlebotomy tests, EKGs, urinalysis, injections and administer and monitor IV solutions/medications.
- Accompanies provider in room during patient visits
- Documents in EMR to include: HPI, review of systems, physical exam findings, diagnostic assessment, and plan of care
- Documents results of laboratory and radiographic studies as discussed by provider
- Enters orders for procedures or labs as directed by provider
- Enters billing information as determined by type of office visit
- Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcome.
- Participates in patient and significant other health education.
- Documents interventions appropriate to patient needs as directed by providers.
- Utilizes infection control measures appropriately.
- Delegates work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of required patient care and make adjustments based on patient volume and provider needs.
- Assumes accountability for continual education enhancement.
- Participates in orientation of new staff/students in the clinic.
- Maintains competency for operation of all clinic equipment.
- Participates in annual hospital and clinic proficiencies when applicable.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
- Maintains a neat, organized and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Assists in monthly duties as assigned.
- Coordinates the medical plan of care for their patients.
- Currently licensed in the State of Illinois.
- Maintains Basic Life Support Certification.
- Interest in pediatrics
Open: Until filled
First Round of Applications Will Be Reviewed: Starting August 6th
Schedule:
Monday-8-5 Tuesday 8-5 Wednesday 7-12 Thursday-12-8 Friday-8-5
Wage Range: (Actual wages based on relevant experience)
LPN: $20.95-$24.25/hour
RN: $25.92 - $26.75/hour
Benefits: Visit https://www.mhtlc.org/careers for an overview of our benefits package.
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Primary Job Responsibilities: Obtains and records initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms, psychological and spiritual needs. Will take and record vital signs....
Full-Time
Hancock Village-Carthage, Illinois
Posted 7 months ago
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day functions of the unlicensed nursing staff, including directing and correcting work.
- Supervise resident care specialist on shift in documentation and work assignments.
- Have direct responsibility for coordination and delivery of residents nursing needs.
- Provide hands-on care to residents as directed.
- Receives Physician Orders and communicates with pharmacies to ensure prescribed medications are properly set up and available to the resident.
- Act as liaison between the physician, family, and other departments in the community.
- Foster self-respect and a feeling of worth in each resident by consistent kindness, understanding, and patience in their care.
- Attend and participate in continuing education programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in the profession.
- Consistently work cooperatively with residents, staff, volunteers, and families to ensure residents are receiving the best quality care.
- Assist in orientation for new employees to their duties according to the facility guidelines.
- Organize and maintain all records necessary, following facility policies and procedures.
- Participate in the Nursing on-call rotation [Full-Time: Mandatory / Part-time: On-Request]
- Follow all written and oral directions given by supervisor.
- Participate in all in-services and activities as required.
- Use proper nursing skills and techniques to ensure safety of self, residents, volunteers, visitors, and staff.
- Observe all facility policies and procedures, including but not limited to safety, infection control, residents’ rights, and those contained in the employee handbook.
- Maintain the confidentiality of all protected health information whether electronic, written, or oral exposed to either during the course of assigned duties or as a result of an incidental disclosure.
- Provides episodic and intermittent health promotion or disease prevention counseling and teaching self-care in meeting routine and special health care needs that can be done by other staff under the supervision of the registered nurse.
- Performs required documentation.
- Completes with DON quarterly evaluation of resident.
- Completes requested nursing assessments as directed.
- Pass background check before and during employment
- Graduate from an approved school of nursing.
- Active CPR certification
- Currently licensed in Illinois as an LPN or RN.
- Able to follow written and oral directions.
- Demonstrate dependability, cooperation, and interest in the care of elderly.
- Display leadership qualities, good communication skills, and a desire to continuously learn.
- Possess the ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with personnel, residents, families, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
- Frequently: Sit, stand, and walk
- Frequently: Stoop, push and pull
- Occasionally: Squat, balance, kneel, crouch, and reach above shoulders
- Occasionally: Lift up to 50 lbs.
- Frequently: Lift up to 25 lbs.
- Regularly: Use hands for simple and firm grasping and fine manipulation.
- Occasionally: Exposure to hazardous chemicals such as disinfectants, cleaners, soap, etc.
- Occasionally: Exposure to latex gloves and other personal protective equipment.
- Occasionally: Exposure to blood/body fluids as required to provide resident care.
- Regularly: Exposure to microbial bacteria and other infectious agents inherent to care of residents
Job Features
Primary Job Responsibilities: Lead the day-to-day functions of the unlicensed nursing staff, including directing and correcting work. Supervise resident care specialist on shift in documentation and w...
