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The Physical Therapist organizes and conducts medically prescribed Physical Therapy to relieve pain, restore function, evaluate and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part; helps the patient reach maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his or her capabilities; plans therapy programs for each patient involving physical means; such as exercise, massage, manual therapy, heat, water, light, and electricity as prescribed by the referring physician; applies diagnostic and prognostic tests for muscles, nerves, and joints, and functional ability tests; directs and aides patients in active and passive exercises, muscle reeducation, and gait and functional training using machines and weights, steps, and inclined services; makes use of equipment such as low and high volt generators, diathermy, and ultrasound machines; gives whirlpools and contrast baths and applies moist heat packs; treats burned and open wound patients as directed by the physician; directs patients in the care and use of wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, braces, canes, and prosthetic and orthotic devices; gives instructions in postural control and therapeutic exercise to be continued by the patient; performs initial evaluations, re-evaluations, and records patient’s progress for review by other members of the rehabilitation team; may supervise activities of assistants, aides, and volunteer workers; may conduct or participate in training medical and nursing students, employers, and workers in physical therapy techniques and objective.

*After 2015 a Doctorate of Physical Therapy is required.

*Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date.

Job Summary:
Performs respiratory therapy procedures on patients with a variety of needs and physical abnormalities.

Education:
Graduate of Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program: Required

Certification & Licensure:
Texas R.C.P. License: Required
Registered Respiratory Therapist: Required
Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification: Required

Additional Comments:
RRT assigned to NICU must be certified in NRP and S.T.A.B.L.E.

Plans and implements specific treatment programs for neonatal through geriatric patients according to accepted physical therapy practices and principles. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team

*After 2015 a Doctorate of Physical Therapy is required.

*Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date.

Job Summary:
Performs quality diagnostic laboratory testing on a variety of specimens.

Education:
Bachelor's of Science: Required
Bachelor's of Medical Technology/ Clinical Laboratory Science: Preferred

Certification & Licenure:
Medical Technologist/ Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Required
ASCP Board of Registry or Equivalent: Preferred

Additional Comments:
1. Bachelors of Science in Medical Technology/ Clinical Laboratory Scientist OR
2. Bachelors of Science in related science and completion of an accredited MT/ CLS or MLT/ CLT school OR
3. Bachelors of SCience in related science, laboratory work experience and successful completion of a MT/ CLS or MLT/ CLT Exam.

Summary:

Responsible for the coordination of orientation of all nursing personnel; representation of CHRISTUS in community activities; and planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing continuing education programs.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Plans and implements educational activities to meet identified learning needs, utilizing adult education principles.
• Develops and utilized appropriate evaluative system to determine effectiveness of educational activities.
• Promotes collaborative relationships among health care professionals. Participates in committees, task forces, meetings, and activities to assist in the development of staff, ultimately resulting in improved care.
• Participates in activities that promote professional development through education and other activities that enhance the practice of nursing and education.

Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• RN License in state of employment or compact
• BLS

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units.  He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit’s standards of care. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization.  Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice.  Treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:  Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:  Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license. BLS Certification required or within 2 weeks of hire date.  All other required certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.  If nurse has the required certifications at time of hire, they must maintain the certifications and will not have a grace period to renew. (See Required Department Certification List detailed on the last page of this document.)

SKILLS:  

• Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served
• Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients’ rights in the delivery of care
• Communicates in a clear concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of patient.

EXPERIENCE:

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to:  Patient Care Director or Manager

 ENVIRONMENT:

• Bloodborne pathogen C (OR, PACU, L & D);
• Bloodborne pathogen B (other Patient Care areas). Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays.

Works in a clean, well lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment.  Subject to stressful professional relationships.  Working hours are varied, with flexibility due to unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing and walking.   Requires heavy physical effort to position, push and/or

POSITION SUMMARY: The Clinical Supervisor, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Nursing Department Director/Manager, is accountable for ongoing shift leadership and operations of a clinical department and for nursing care safety and quality.  The Clinical Supervisor uses sound human resource and budget principles to guide the daily provision of nursing services to patients and families.  The Clinical Supervisor supports comprehensive patient and family services through effective participation with the interdisciplinary team. The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for supervising nursing department associates and providing patient care when needed. Coaches and guides employees under his/her supervision. Demonstrates Professionalism and Excellence by performing as role model for clinical and service excellence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. BSN preferred. National specialty certification preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current RN license in the State of New Mexico.  Current BLS Certification.  Current ACLS Certification or obtain within 6 months. Current PALS/NRP if applicable to area. Current TNCC if applicable to area or obtain within 6 months.  Current CPI or equivalent must be obtained within six months for Behavioral Health and Emergency Department.  BLS, ACLS and PALS must be issued through American Heart Association.

SKILLS: Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.

EXPERIENCE: 3 years relevant experience preferred but not required.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to: Nursing Leadership

ENVIRONMENT:

-Bloodborne pathogen:  B

Works irregular hours.  Multiple simultaneous activities of patient care.  Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays.  Exposure to varying unpredictable situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing.  Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics.  Occasionally positions, pushes and/or transfers patients or equipment.  Hearing and visual acuity within normal limits.  Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Clinical Supervisor, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Nursing Department Director/Manager, is accountable for ongoing shift leadership and operations of a clinical department and for nursing care safety and quality.  The Clinical Supervisor uses sound human resource and budget principles to guide the daily provision of nursing services to patients and families.  The Clinical Supervisor supports comprehensive patient and family services through effective participation with the interdisciplinary team. The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for supervising nursing department associates and providing patient care when needed. Coaches and guides employees under his/her supervision. Demonstrates Professionalism and Excellence by performing as role model for clinical and service excellence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. BSN preferred. National specialty certification preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current RN license in the State of New Mexico.  Current BLS Certification.  Current ACLS Certification or obtain within 6 months. Current PALS/NRP if applicable to area. Current TNCC if applicable to area or obtain within 6 months.  Current CPI or equivalent must be obtained within six months for Behavioral Health and Emergency Department.  BLS, ACLS and PALS must be issued through American Heart Association.

SKILLS: Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.

EXPERIENCE: 3 years relevant experience preferred but not required.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to: Nursing Leadership

ENVIRONMENT:

-Bloodborne pathogen:  B

Works irregular hours.  Multiple simultaneous activities of patient care.  Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays.  Exposure to varying unpredictable situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing.  Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics.  Occasionally positions, pushes and/or transfers patients or equipment.  Hearing and visual acuity within normal limits.  Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:  Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:  Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license. BLS Certification required or within 2 weeks of hire date.  All other required certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.  If nurse has the required certifications at time of hire, they must maintain the certifications and will not have a grace period to renew. (See Required Department Certification List detailed on the last page of this document.)

SKILLS:  

• Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served
• Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients’ rights in the delivery of care
• Communicates in a clear concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of patient.

EXPERIENCE:

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to:  Patient Care Director or Manager

 ENVIRONMENT:

• Bloodborne pathogen C (OR, PACU, L & D);
• Bloodborne pathogen B (other Patient Care areas). Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays.

Works in a clean, well lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment.  Subject to stressful professional relationships.  Working hours are varied, with flexibility due to unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing and walking.   Requires heavy physical effort to position, push and/or