Careers

STATUS: Full Time

EDUCATION: Current Texas DSHS EMT Certification, Current American Heart Association BLS Required, Current Texas DPS Drivers License (Class C) EVOC or CEVO, Incident Management Systems ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800

SKILLS/DUTIES:                

• Initiates patient treatment and care utilizing initial protocol treatment based on patient condition. Conducts basic and advanced life support skills
• Responsible for safety decisions involving the patient and emergency vehicle
• Drives emergency vehicle to and from calls to transport patients in a safe and prudent manner using the most efficient route to ensure the quickest response times
• Assist in carrying patients by stretcher or other device to emergency vehicle and secure patient inside the vehicle choosing the safest means of transport
• Observes and keeps records regarding symptoms of patients
• Communicates information to other members of the healthcare profession, patients, family members, and other responders as necessary per HIPAA standards
• Complies with all current policies and procedures
• Ability to exercise independent judgement in determining the appropriate emergency medical treatment of a patient or a group of patients according to existing protocols and standards

STATUS: Full Time
EXPERIENCE: BA/BS in Healthcare Management or Business Manager

5 years’ experience in healthcare billing/administration

SKILLS/DUTIES:
• Revenue Cycle Management
o Oversees and manages all aspects of the patient revenue cycle. Includes activities such as, but not limited to, insurance benefits/eligibility verification, OP procedure/surgery authorizations, scheduling, registration, accurate charge posting, billing, follow-ups, denials, credit balance, bad debt collections, etc.
o Addresses patient complaints when escalated beyond front-line team members and respective supervisor. Counsels team members on appropriate response and action to be taken depending upon specific circumstances
o Develops and implements specific performance improvement practices and goals to secure desired results, monitor team member performance, and achieve optimal performance
o Assists the supervisor in recruitment, development & motivation of the team(s) for the purpose of retaining high-caliber/high-performing team(s)
o Maintains an excellent working knowledge of payer and regulatory billing and collection policies/guidelines. Communicates information to team members and ensures compliance.
o Communicates insurance updates to team members and ensures awareness of impact to registration &/or billing practices.
o Communicates in a timely manner to CFO, Compliance Officer, and CEO in the event of non-routine patient account concerns &/or potential legal action.

• Supervision & Department Leadership
o Maintains departmental policy & procedures.
o In partnership with the CFO and Human Resources, position manages all aspects of the department’s Human Resources activities. Duties include, but may not be limited to recruiting, hiring, disciplinary actions, training, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations & salary planning

• Financial Controls
o Maintains control documentation for denial management and insurance/patient refund check distribution
o Coordinates and fosters relationship with internal and external business partners regarding issues impacting AR management and best practices
o Assures daily financial reports are completed timely
o Assures that appropriate segregation of duties are maintained related to cash handling of petty cash and the OP Services cash box

Send Resumes To: jobs@sweenyhospital.org

Shift: Full-Time Exempt
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Licensure to practice in Texas as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Skills/Duties:

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Knows and practices the prescribed philosophy, purpose, policies, and standards of Nursing/Patient Care Services.
• Organizes directs and administers the Nursing/Patient Care Services in order to provide the level of care required by current medical and nursing standards.
• Plans and coordinates with the CFO, utilizing the respective Nursing Leadership members for planning the budgeting requirements for personnel, supplies, and equipment.
• Responsible for cost controls to insure maximum effectiveness of funds expended from the approved departmental budgets.
• Supports and develops Nursing/Patient Care Services in the coordination of the employee selection process, work assignments, performance evaluations, and staff development for these services.
• Maintains continuing quality assessment and improvement analysis and evaluation of patient care delivery and communicates with Administration on the activities/issues of Nursing/Patient Care Services.
• Plans and recommends to Administration new supplies and equipment, or modification thereto needed to provide patient care.
• Recommends, supports, and participates in education services, programs of education, and training, including orientation of new employees. Encourages and facilitates the professional advancement of employees by affording opportunities for further education and experience.
• Recommends the modification, addition, or deletion of personnel policies to ensure reasonable hours and acceptable working conditions to provide patient care coverage.
• Initiates and participates in problem-solving, policy-forming conferences for Nursing/Patient Care Services. Maintains close coordination with all departments to ensure continuity and collaboration of services.
• Insures that cordial relationships are maintained with patients, their families and friends, clergy, and other interested groups in the community. Interprets the goals of the Nursing/Patient Care Services areas to the community by maintaining harmonious and effective relationships with the education system, volunteer groups, agencies, and the community.
• Participates in policy decisions that affect Nursing/Patient Care Services in the hospital.
• Participates in the Administrative Council, Board of Trustee, and Medical Staff Meetings.
• Responsible for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of performance improvement and CQI.
• Assures Nursing Leadership support for staff by maintaining a Nursing Administration Call rotation at all times.
• Participates in Administrator on Call rotation with the CEO and senior administrative leaders. Non-Essential Functions • Perform other duties as assigned Professional Requirements
• Maintains valid, current RN licensure in the State of Texas
• Complete annual education requirements.

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Status: PRN
Experience: Certified Phlebotomist preferred, High School graduate or equivalent with some college is desirable.
Skills/Duties:

• Performs quality control on waived tests as directed.
• Completes all competency documentation programs satisfactory including proficiency testing.
• Sets up blood and urine cultures with proper identification, proper culture media, and proper techniques.
• Enters data into the LISS/HER computer program correctly and consistently.
• Collects blood specimens from all age groups, using approved techniques and from authorized anatomical sites only.
• Takes specimens, after collection or receipt in the lab, to the proper work stations.
• Performs preliminary processing steps on specimens using the various centrifuges and otherwise stabilize specimens.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper specimen requirements.
• Correctly identifies the patient prior to obtaining blood specimens.
• Honors patient’s rights to privacy and confidentiality.
• Follows hospital and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Phones, faxes, mails, copies, and charts reports promptly and accurately.
• Performs all billing procedures with efficiency and proficiency.
• Files reports and keeps filling system current.
• Orders weekly supplies for the department and promotes cost containment by efficient use of supplies.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform specific competencies as listed on the competency procedures for this job description.

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Education/Qualifications:

• Current RN nursing license from the State of Texas or Compact state, in pursuit of Texas license or LVN
• Current BCLS with PALS and ACLS within 12 months of hire
• Certified as an Assisted Living Manager in the State of Texas within six months

Position Summary: Responsible for the overall operations within the assisted living community.  Ensure high-quality resident services and personal care while remaining within budgetary guidelines.  Ensure that the facility is in compliance with all state, federal and local regulations.
Essential Functions:

• Supervises staff in all aspects of assisted living services including dietary operations, activity coordination, environmental services, residential care assistance, office assistant and administrator assistant
• Maintains census by assessment and admissions of new residents
• Works in collaboration with all disciplinary team members to coordinate every aspect of resident care
• Ensures staff are familiar with and adhere to state regulatory standards
• Maintains continued education
• Maintains on-call status unless designated to another licensed manager or nurse in absence of administrator
• Maintains accurate resident charts and state required documentation in preparation for state survey and health inspections at all times
• Monitors and communicates property maintenance, capital improvement, and kitchen needs on an on-going basis
• Manages petty cash funds and ensures all manager work within established budgets
• Coordinates complete move-in process for all new residents
• Addresses all issues and/or concerns of resident’s family member and ensure prompt resolutions for overall family satisfaction
• Responsible for overall safety of residents and the facility
• Responsibilities include interview, hiring, planning and assigning work orders, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems

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Status: PRN
Experience: On the job training
Skills/Duties:

• Ability to work well with others
• Must understand and communicate in English
• Routine cleaning all areas
• Prepare for incoming and outgoing patients through proper disinfectant techniques
• Prepares solutions according to procedures
• Ability to use tact and understanding when cleaning patient rooms
• Loads and transports service cart to work area as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of all patients, hospital or physician related information
• Must be able to follow OSHA guidelines when using harsh toxic cleaning chemicals
• Must follow written and verbal instructions
• Other duties as assigned

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Status: PRN, 7p – 7a
Experience: RN licensed with the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners (BNE), ACLS, TNCC and CPR required
Skills/Duties:

• Two or more years of nursing
• ER experience needed
• Ability to work in a high stress ER environment
• Adheres to the standards of nursing care and the policies and procedures of the hospital and nursing department
•  Provides care to the pediatric, adolescent, young adult, adult and geriatric patient, and documents care given
• Assesses all patients and gives care as indicated
• Notifies Physician and documents orders
• Assists Physician in patient treatment and procedures
• Accurately administers medications, starts IVs and monitors IV fluids for correct rate
• Continuously reviews and stays current with meds used in all care units
• Establishes priority of care, quickly identifies what life sustaining measures are indicated and identifies any injuries or problems
• Orders supplies to ensure proper amounts are on hand at all times
• Restocks supplies when unit closes
• Assists with developing, reviewing and revising all policies and procedures
• Makes sure all staff are oriented
• Maintains a safe and attractive environment for patients with special consideration of cleanliness, ventilation and lighting
• Respects the rights of patients, including confidentiality, security and privacy

Status: PRN
Experience: Five years general hospital lab experience preferred; Cerner EHR, a plus
Education:Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or with equivalent education, ASCP Certification MT/MLT required
Skills/Duties:

• Properly collect, process and store specimens; evaluate specimen acceptability for testing
• Technical ability to perform all laboratory tests according to CLIA standards, including Blood Bank, Microbiology
• Problem-solving ability for procedural and instrument troubleshooting, method evaluation; establish and/or maintenance of quality assurance and safety programs
• Compare test results to pre-established criteria and make a decision regarding the validity of test results
• Demonstrate management and supervisory skills
• Commitment to providing the highest quality of health care demonstrated by upholding Sweeny Community Hospital and the Organization’s Goals
• Perpetuate quality health care in the laboratory by supporting and upholding annual Departmental Metrics

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Status: Part-Time
Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field.  Professionally licensed by the State of Texas (LPC-I, LPC, LMFT, LMSW). At least one year experience working in Mental Health setting.

Skills/Duties:

• Therapist will perform timely processing of inquiry/referral calls and walk-in scheduled comprehensive clinical assessments including the history of presenting illness, family dynamics and supporting psychosocial information to determine eligibility for admission or need for referrals.
• Program therapist will work collaboratively as a treatment team member to assist the medical director and other staff through participation in a treatment team meeting to communicate all pertinent information in order to ensure consistent and appropriate care to patients.
• The therapist provides professional therapeutic counseling by facilitating individual, family and group therapy sessions.
• Therapist will maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation on all contracts, sessions or meetings that are conducted with or on behalf of the patients.

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Status: PRN
Education: RN Licensed with Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners, ACLS and CPR required.
Skills/Duties:

• Demonstrate appropriate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient’s care, as evidenced by patient/Team Member observation and respond appropriately.
• Exhibit the ability to assess the patient, collect and document the patient’s current health status and medical history.
• Complete and/or review Admission Data Record as defined by policy.
• Make accurate assessment of patient’s status and respond appropriately.
• Give a thorough, concise report at change of shift. Communicate pertinent information to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate accurate and timely documentation according to form guidelines.
• Demonstrate correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information.
• Follow appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies.
• Participate in economical utilization of supplies and ensure that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
• Adhere to administrative and nursing policies as evidenced by Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to care for patients with PICC lines, Central Lines and PIV’s
• Must be able to monitor telemetry patients, and recognize lethal arrhythmias.
• Must administer and be current, confident and knowledgeable of medications based on age and clinical condition of patient.
• Remain conscientious in regard to personal hygiene and comply with specific division/unit regulations.
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Shift: Full-Time, Nights
Education: High School Diploma or GED Required.  Valid Texas Drivers License with an acceptable record.  Must obtain and maintain BLS, CPR and AED training.
Skills/Duties:

• At least one year of experience working with the elderly in a residential setting
• Passion for working with seniors
• Able to provide hands on assistance with daily care needs including personal need, grooming, hygiene, housekeeping, laundering, social interactions and meals
• Assist with routinely monitoring the resident’s comfort and responding to periodic needs
• Assist with some light housekeeping task as assigned and as needed

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SHIFT: PRN

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:               High School diploma or equivalent. Two years’ experience in healthcare, registration or PBX operations and dealing with the public is preferred

SKILLS/DUTIES:           

• PBX operations
• Data entry
• Registers patients ensuring demographics and billing information is correct
• Notifies nurse of patient’s arrival
• Facilitates patient registration and financial transaction according to established policies and/or procedures
• Manages incoming, outgoing and interoffice calls, overhead and beeper paging (excellent communication skills and a pleasant voice)
• Monitors and facilitates radio traffic for Emergency Medical Services
• Monitors Emergency Department Entrance
• Excellent public relations skills
• Must be able to handle stressful situations and multiple tasks in a calm and efficient manner
• Good memorization skills