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Work Location: United States-Texas-San Antonio-Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
Schedule: Part-time

Description:

General Statement of Duties:

The Advanced Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to independently deliver nursing care to patients to achieve quality outcomes. Communicates effectively with good interpersonal skills with the health care team. Role models confidence and professionalism within nursing as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities. Demonstrates strong team work and adaptability and is seen as a resource person to the health care team. Consistently utilizes critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in providing holistic patient care. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing care services delivered by self or others who are under his/her direction. Demonstrates proficient technical skills and operational knowledge of equipment. Job responsibilities fall within the 5 pillars that encompass Methodist Excellence, the service excellence model:Finance, Growth, Service, People, Quality/Safety.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Completes thorough patient assessments. Documents the patient's response to illness, the use of coping mechanisms, emotional needs and assessment / reassessment of pain. Analyzes assessment data in determining patient problems/nursing diagnoses.
2. Incorporates family into plan of care and documents a plan of care that is individualized for each patient. Identifies individual goals and readiness to learn. Collaborates with physicians and caregivers on establishing
   realistic outcome goals.
3. Maintains current knowledge to assure a safe working environment and demonstrating practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety and infection control. This includes using: personal protective wear, good hand hygiene, and adhering to sharps safety procedures.
4. Maintains an orderly, efficient and timely flow of patients.
5. Administers medications and treatments safely using 2 patient identifiers and the 7 rights of medication administration. Recognizes and reports errors and unusual occurrences and analyzes contributing factors.
6. Prioritizes tasks and adjusts priorities when necessary. Serves as a resource to nursing personnel in implementing nursing care based on patient's needs, staff competencies, licensure and circumstantial/procedural complexities.

Additional Job Duties:

1. Recognizes and responds to crisis situations.Notifies appropriate individuals of actual or impending crisis.
2. Incorporates patient's cultural and spiritual beliefs into care by making appropriate referrals to chaplain, social services, case manager, etc.Documents pertinent data including assessment, interventions and evaluations.
3. Reports and documents patient's symptoms, responses, and progress.Interventions are appropriate to patient's symptoms, condition, and progress.
4. Maintains continuity of care through communication with other shifts and departments, including smooth handoff communication and SBAR communication.
5. Communicates in a professional manner with co-workers, managers, patients, families, physicians and
   ancillary team members.
6. Participates in performance improvement activities of the hospital/unit. This may include data collection. Participation on a team or implementing recommendations identified through quality initiatives.
7. Assists in providing education for staff through being a liaison and/or through preceptorship. Assists coworkers willingly and shares information/resources
   with team members.
8. Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System and Methodist Excellence by providing courteous, compassionate and quality service to all customers by anticipating and accommodating customer's needs.
9. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals under the MHS Financial Performance Plan.
10. Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
11. Patient information is managed confidentially - including both written and electronic records.Entries in to the medical record are legible, complete and timely.Ensures physical and auditory privacy.
12. Assists in monitoring productivity and quality and identifies areas for improvement. Observes departmental guidelines for unscheduled absences.
13. Participates in personal continuing education, professional and/or community organizations.
14. Maintains required certifications and annual education.
15. Understands the principals and responsibility of the RN related to the 5 rights of delegation when working with ancillary team members.Clearly communicates the parameters of delegated responsibility, including decision making authority and any required actions.
16. Handles complaints or challenges and sees them through to resolution.
17. Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

Education: High school graduate or equivalent required. Graduate of a nursing program: diploma, associate or
baccalaureate degree.
Experience: At least 6 months
Minimum License and Certificates Required: Valid and Current Texas License - Registered Nurse
 

Work Location: United States-Texas-San Antonio-Methodist Hospital
Schedule: Part-time

Description:

General Statement of Duties:

The Advanced Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to independently deliver nursing care to patients to achieve quality outcomes. Communicates effectively with good interpersonal skills with the health care team. Role models confidence and professionalism within nursing as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities. Demonstrates strong team work and adaptability and is seen as a resource person to the health care team. Consistently utilizes critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in providing holistic patient care. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing care services delivered by self or others who are under his/her direction. Demonstrates proficient technical skills and operational knowledge of equipment. Job responsibilities fall within the 5 pillars that encompass Methodist Excellence, the service excellence model:Finance, Growth, Service, People, Quality/Safety.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Completes thorough patient assessments. Documents the patient's response to illness, the use of coping mechanisms, emotional needs and assessment / reassessment of pain. Analyzes assessment data in determining patient problems/nursing diagnoses.
2. Incorporates family into plan of care and documents a plan of care that is individualized for each patient. Identifies individual goals and readiness to learn. Collaborates with physicians and caregivers on establishing
   realistic outcome goals.
3. Maintains current knowledge to assure a safe working environment and demonstrating practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety and infection control. This includes using: personal protective wear, good hand hygiene, and adhering to sharps safety procedures.
4. Maintains an orderly, efficient and timely flow of patients.
5. Administers medications and treatments safely using 2 patient identifiers and the 7 rights of medication administration. Recognizes and reports errors and unusual occurrences and analyzes contributing factors.
6. Prioritizes tasks and adjusts priorities when necessary. Serves as a resource to nursing personnel in implementing nursing care based on patient's needs, staff competencies, licensure and circumstantial/procedural complexities.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

Education: High school graduate or equivalent required. Graduate of a nursing program: diploma, associate or
baccalaureate degree.
Experience: At least 6 months
Minimum License and Certificates Required: Valid and Current Texas License - Registered Nurse
 

Work Location: United States-Texas-San Antonio Live Oak-Northeast Methodist Hospital
Schedule: Full-time

Description:

General Statement of Duties:

The Advanced Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to independently deliver nursing care to patients to achieve quality outcomes. Communicates effectively with good interpersonal skills with the health care team. Role models confidence and professionalism within nursing as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities. Demonstrates strong team work and adaptability and is seen as a resource person to the health care team. Consistently utilizes critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in providing holistic patient care. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing care services delivered by self or others who are under his/her direction. Demonstrates proficient technical skills and operational knowledge of equipment. Job responsibilities fall within the 5 pillars that encompass Methodist Excellence, the service excellence model:Finance, Growth, Service, People, Quality/Safety.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Completes thorough patient assessments. Documents the patient's response to illness, the use of coping mechanisms, emotional needs and assessment / reassessment of pain. Analyzes assessment data in determining patient problems/nursing diagnoses.
2. Incorporates family into plan of care and documents a plan of care that is individualized for each patient. Identifies individual goals and readiness to learn. Collaborates with physicians and caregivers on establishing
   realistic outcome goals.
3. Maintains current knowledge to assure a safe working environment and demonstrating practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety and infection control. This includes using: personal protective wear, good hand hygiene, and adhering to sharps safety procedures.
4. Maintains an orderly, efficient and timely flow of patients.
5. Administers medications and treatments safely using 2 patient identifiers and the 7 rights of medication administration. Recognizes and reports errors and unusual occurrences and analyzes contributing factors.
6. Prioritizes tasks and adjusts priorities when necessary. Serves as a resource to nursing personnel in implementing nursing care based on patient's needs, staff competencies, licensure and circumstantial/procedural complexities.

Additional Job Duties:

1. Recognizes and responds to crisis situations.Notifies appropriate individuals of actual or impending crisis.
2. Incorporates patient's cultural and spiritual beliefs into care by making appropriate referrals to chaplain, social services, case manager, etc.Documents pertinent data including assessment, interventions and evaluations.
3. Reports and documents patient's symptoms, responses, and progress.Interventions are appropriate to patient's symptoms, condition, and progress.
4. Maintains continuity of care through communication with other shifts and departments, including smooth handoff communication and SBAR communication.
5. Communicates in a professional manner with co-workers, managers, patients, families, physicians and
   ancillary team members.
6. Participates in performance improvement activities of the hospital/unit. This may include data collection. Participation on a team or implementing recommendations identified through quality initiatives.
7. Assists in providing education for staff through being a liaison and/or through preceptorship. Assists coworkers willingly and shares information/resources
   with team members.
8. Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System and Methodist Excellence by providing courteous, compassionate and quality service to all customers by anticipating and accommodating customer's needs.
9. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals under the MHS Financial Performance Plan.
10. Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
11. Patient information is managed confidentially - including both written and electronic records.Entries in to the medical record are legible, complete and timely.Ensures physical and auditory privacy.
12. Assists in monitoring productivity and quality and identifies areas for improvement. Observes departmental guidelines for unscheduled absences.
13. Participates in personal continuing education, professional and/or community organizations.
14. Maintains required certifications and annual education.
15. Understands the principals and responsibility of the RN related to the 5 rights of delegation when working with ancillary team members.Clearly communicates the parameters of delegated responsibility, including decision making authority and any required actions.
16. Handles complaints or challenges and sees them through to resolution.
17. Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

Education: High school graduate or equivalent required. Graduate of a nursing program: diploma, associate or
baccalaureate degree.
Experience: At least 6 months
Minimum License and Certificates Required: Valid and Current Texas License - Registered Nurse
 

Work Location: United States-Texas-San Antonio-Methodist Hospital
Schedule: Full-time

Description:

General Statement of Duties:

The Vice President of Nursing reports to the Chief Nursing Officer and shares administrative authority and responsibility for the practice of nursing and supports the mission, vision and values of MHS. This position is responsible for aligning multiple clinical departments within hospital in a common mission while fostering interdepartmental collaboration in the development of high quality, cost effective and integrated programs across the full continuum of care. Areas of responsibility include: productivity, regulatory compliance, assistance with performance improvement and service excellence initiatives and
managerial staff development.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Responsible to ensure nursing staff participate in the design and provision of patient care; analyzes nursing services to improve the quality of patient care and attain maximum utilization of staff time and resources.
2. Defines and supports MHS mission, vision, values and strategic plan by demonstrating concern for quality, patient safety, productivity and responsiveness by self and those managed.
3. Plans, implements, revises and delegates nursing care with patient safety as primary goal.
4. Provides care/treatment/services within theoretical framework of modeling and remodeling.
5. Plays active role in advocating quality and patient safety.
6. Uses aggregate data to effectively analyze opportunities to reduce errors, identify problem prone processes and make decisions for improving clinical outcomes.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required. Master's Degree in nursing or related field strongly preferred.
2. Minimum five years of progressive healthcare/hospital management experience required; preferably at
   Vice President level.
3. Minimum License and Certificates Required: Must have current Texas RN license.

Work Location: United States-Texas-San Antonio Live Oak-Northeast Methodist Hospital
Schedule: Full-time

Description:

General Statement of Duties:

The Vice President of Nursing reports to the Chief Nursing Officer and shares administrative authority and responsibility for the practice of nursing and supports the mission, vision and values of MHS. This position is responsible for aligning multiple clinical departments within hospital in a common mission while fostering interdepartmental collaboration in the development of high quality, cost effective and integrated programs across the full continuum of care. Areas of responsibility include: productivity, regulatory compliance, assistance with performance improvement and service excellence initiatives and
managerial staff development.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Responsible to ensure nursing staff participate in the design and provision of patient care; analyzes nursing services to improve the quality of patient care and attain maximum utilization of staff time and resources.
2. Defines and supports MHS mission, vision, values and strategic plan by demonstrating concern for quality, patient safety, productivity and responsiveness by self and those managed.
3. Plans, implements, revises and delegates nursing care with patient safety as primary goal.
4. Provides care/treatment/services within theoretical framework of modeling and remodeling.
5. Plays active role in advocating quality and patient safety.
6. Uses aggregate data to effectively analyze opportunities to reduce errors, identify problem prone processes and make decisions for improving clinical outcomes.

Additional Job Functions:

1. Promotes recruitment, retention, continuing education, community involvement, and development of nursing staff members by analyzing all employment data.
2. Promotes involvement of nursing staff in health promotion, community involvement, life time learning,
   and nursing research.
3. Participates in the development and evaluation of professional practice by participating on unit and/or hospital committees, special projects and attendance at staff meetings.
4. Works with leadership to develop, implement corrective action plans, and provide justification for negative productivity and operating expense variance > 5%.
5. Continually assesses patient populations and acuity to adjust staffing levels as indicated within set man hour standards.
6. Completes annual operational & capital budgets using an interdepartmental approach. Supports hospital's resource utilization plan and negotiate for space & resources needed by nursing.
7. Effectively handles all performance, personnel issues and coaching [counseling, termination].
8. Responsible for actively pursuing knowledge and compliance with JCAHO and all other regulatory bodies.
9. Collaborates with appropriate departments to develop multi-discipline approach to patient teaching and patient care; provides administrative support and guidance to positions at Director level and below.
10. Demonstrates the ability to mentor and coach staff and managers in a team environment.
11. Assures customer complaints are addressed timely with follow through to resolution fostering an environment of Service Excellence. Completes a response to all customer concerns [either written, verbal, or personal visit] within 72 hours.
12. Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System and demonstrates excellent customer
    service at all times.
13. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals.
14. Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
15. Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community. Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules, regulations or the Code of Conduct itself.
16. Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required. Master's Degree in nursing or related field strongly preferred.
2. Minimum five years of progressive healthcare/hospital management experience required; preferably at
   Vice President level.
3. Minimum License and Certificates Required: Must have current Texas RN license.

Work Location: United States-Texas-San Antonio-Methodist Texsan Hospital
Schedule: Full-time

Description:

General Statement of Duties:

Participates in the development, implementation, and coordination of an ongoing program for surveillance, prevention and control of infections among patients, employees, visitors and medical staff.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Collects, collates, and classifies epidemiological and quality improvement data required by the Infection Control Program such as data on risk factors, infections, and patient care practices; investigates unusual infections and significant clusters of infections for their possible sources; assists with special studies as required.
2. Reviews and analyses epidemiological data to identify unusual infections and significant clustering of infections and to determine trends in infection patterns and antimicrobial resistance; determines infection rates based on risk stratification of patients.
3. Reports data in a systematic, effective manner: maintains a current listing of nosocomial and other significant infections as indicated for review by the Epidemiologist and Infection Control Coordinator; prepares a monthly report of nosocomial infections for review by the Infection Control Committee; presents verbal summaries of monthly infections to Committee; and interfaces between the hospital, physicians, and Health Department (or other community agencies) for infectious disease reporting and control.
4. Identifies and investigates environmental infection hazards and recommends methods to eliminate/control problems.
5. Serves as a consultant to hospital personnel and medical staff on patient placement, isolation, and other interventions to control or reduce infections or infectious risks among patients, personnel, medical staff, and visitors.
6. Conducts orientation and in-service education classes relative to infection control for hospital employees and volunteers.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or other health-related field; post-graduate courses in Epidemiology or Infection Control desirable.
2. One to two years clinical nursing experience required, with two to three years recent experience in hospital infection control preferred. Completion of CDC or APIC sponsored infection control training desirable.

Minimum License and Certificates Required: Current Texas licensure as an RN. CBIC certification in Infection Control preferred.

Work Location: United States-Texas-San Antonio Live Oak-Northeast Methodist Hospital
Schedule: Full-time

Description:

General Statement of Duties:

Assists in monitoring, gathering data, and entering data related to Quality and Regulatory requirements. Assists Medical and Nursing staff in meeting requirements for compliance.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Abstracts records both concurrently and retrospectively and performs direct observations to gather compliance data. Enters data into Quality/Clinical databases as assigned including but not limited to Share point, ACCESS databases, and Excel databases. Formats and publishes newsletters in Microsoft publisher for Clinical outcomes department.
2. Communicates with physicians, hospital staff, and all other customers' related to regulatory requirements and safety standards. Educates staff and physicians related to requirements. Participates in system team for eSig and provides frontline education for medical and nursing staff.
3. Performs audits of patient records and clinical environment for compliance with safety standards and hospital policies. Communicates compliance issues to appropriate staff and leadership
4. Analyzes data and prepares summary spreadsheets and reports for leadership and quality department.
5. Functions as a liaison to medical and hospital staff related to performance improvement. Educates and assists staff and physicians in meeting standards. Participates in facility and System teams charged with continual readiness.
6. Participates in efforts to establish and maintain organizational readiness to meet regulatory requirements.

Additional Job Functions:

1. Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System and demonstrates excellent customer service at
   all times.
2. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals.
3. Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions tosupervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
4. Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community. Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules regulations or the Code of Conduct itself.
5. Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education and Experience: High school diploma required. Bachelor's degree highly desirable. Knowledge of hospital regulatory requirements, protocols, regulatory requirements related to physician orders & requirements for stroke documentation preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel preferred.

Minimum License and Certificates Required: None

Work Location: United States-Texas-San Antonio-Methodist Hospital
Schedule: Full-time

Description:

Schedule: Evenings. Hours: 4:00pm to 12:30am (2nd Shift). Rotating Weekends

Location: Methodist Hospital

General Statement of Duties:

Supervises the daily operations of the Food and Nutrition Services department including meal preparation, meal service, customer satisfaction, quality improvement projects, sanitation, scheduling and staffing.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Trains/orients/schedules personnel for all aspects of food service, sanitation, and safety. Monitors employee performance and outcomes; retrains as needed.
2. Demonstrates, understands, and practices safe food handling techniques. Including dating/labeling, time/temperature measurements, correcting critical control issues.
3. Coordinates the acquisition of food items and functionally supervises the activities of food preparation, storage, and distribution to multiple meal services and multiple food service sites.
4. Ensures that maintenance work orders, incident reports and work schedules are completed in a timely manner.
5. Maintains food production records, quality assurance data, and performance improvement data as required.
6. Demonstrates excellent and timely problem solving skills in handling patient, employee, and customer issues.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education and Experience: 3 years food service supervisory experience required.
Minimum License and Certificates Required: Food Protection Manager Certification preferred.

Work Location: United States-Texas-San Antonio-Methodist Healthcare System
Schedule: Full-time

Description:

Schedule: Variable. Hours - Variable. Weekends

Location: Various Hospital Locations

General Statement of Duties:

The Environmental Services Associates (ESA-1) is responsible for the general cleanliness of the following areas at the Medical Facilities: patient care areas, Administrative areas, ancillary support areas, rest rooms, and all other areas requiring Environmental Services support. The routine work of this employee, depending upon area of assignment, consists of sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, wiping, surface cleaning all floors, walls, ceilings, sinks, mirrors, showers, commodes, windows, and other glass areas, rooms for the next patient. Moving of furniture and other heavy equipment is accomplished as directed.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas using prescribed methods.
2. Prepares the ES carts for assigned area.
3. Spot cleans, dusts, polishes, mops floors, cleans fixtures, showers, commodes, and miscellaneous cleaning in assigned areas including rooms for incoming patients.
4. Removes soiled linens and changes beds with clean linens.
5. Assists in cleaning of emergency spills observed or upon request.
6. Applies proper infection control practices and isolation techniques.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education and Experience:

1. Must read, speak and understand the English language.
2. Prior cleaning experience in an institution is desired, but not mandatory.
3. Specific requirements of the position can be learned on the job.

Minimum License and Certificates Required: None

Work Location: United States-Texas-San Antonio-Methodist Healthcare System
Schedule: Full-time

Description:

Schedule: Variable. Hours: Variable. Weekends

Locations: Various Hospital Locations

General Statement of Duties:

Assists with the preparation of foods and beverages for patient tray lines by cleaning work areas, equipment, and utensils, set up, and service. Serves a range of hot and cold food items.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Demonstrates correct food handling techniques such as portioning serving sizes by using appropriate serving utensils, and controlling temperature of tray line foods in accordance to HACCP regulations.
2. Demonstrates a complete understanding of prescribed sanitation regulations such as washing hands, changing of gloves/aprons, and use of sanitized water
3. Maintains and cleans work areas, including floors, facilities, utensils, and equipment; collects and places garbage and trash in designated containers.
4. Demonstrate the ability to work at least 50% of the stations on tray line.
5. Replenishes foods, silverware, dishes, and trays at serving stations; may replenish condiments as needed.
6. Understands basic diet restrictions as applied to tray line operations, and adheres to established tray line procedures to meet the diet restrictions.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education and Experience:

1. Prefer High School Graduate or equivalent.
2. Prefer Food Service experience in healthcare or restaurant environment

Minimum License and Certificates Required: Prefer Food Handler's permit