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Required Skills

1. Operates a variety of electrical equipment in a cardiovascular catheterization laboratory during a variety of procedures.

1. Monitors the patient’s electrocardiogram during procedures, alerts the physician of any irregular heart activity or change in pressure.  Charges the patient appropriately for the procedure.

1. Performs patient pre-procedure teaching. Obtains consent forms signed by the patient prior to the procedure.

1. Provides education to MMC employees and/or community as needed.

1. Prepares patient for the procedure.

1. Acts as a circulator in the case, connect monitoring lines, check pulses, collect and set up appropriate equipment for the case.

1. Performs as a sterile assistant, assist the physician in scrubbing and maintaining a sterile field, assist the physician with catheter and/or equipment insertion and removal.  Dress and/or suture insertion site following the procedure.  Set up arterial pressure line (if needed) or pull sheath and obtain hemostasis.

1. Assists in the use of arterial closure devices.  

1. Records, interprets, and calculates various types of data collected during the procedure.

1. Maintains equipment, corrects equipment malfunctions and reports malfunctions for repair.

1. Instructs technologists and others in the performance of technical procedures, operations of equipment, and collection and interpretation of data.

1. Demonstrates knowledge of the proper operation of x-ray equipment used in the Cath Lab.

1. Monitors and is responsible for quality assurance of the x-ray equipment.

1. Participates in the on call rotation.

1. Collects appropriate past patient information for the physician to review.

1. Adheres to behavioral standards.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

• Completes thorough chart review for all identified inpatient accounts, assigns working DRG and alternative DRG if appropriate at time of admission.
• Reviews clinical documentation to facilitate the accurate representation of the severity of illness, expected risk of mortality, and complexity of care by improving the quality of the physician’s clinical documentation.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of accurate documentation to capture all potential secondary diagnoses for accuracy and quality purposes, documents all identified CC/MCC’s appropriately.
• Initiates physician interaction when ambiguous, missing, or conflicting information is in the medical record, through the physician query process through verbal or written channels for documentation clarification requests.
• Conducts follow up reviews of clinical documentation to ensure points of clarification have been recorded in the patient’s record.
• Consults physician advisor when indicated by clinical review results or lack of query response for significant reportable condition or question of clinical validation.
• Partners with HIM Coding staff to ensure accuracy of diagnostic and procedural data and completeness of supporting documentation to determine final DRG, severity of illness, risk of mortality and quality outcomes. Utilizes HIM Coding feedback on completed documentation as a means of continuous self-evaluation; discusses identified feedback concerns with manager.
• Provides support and serves as a clinical resource to HIM Coding Team.
• Participates in ongoing education regarding regulatory (e.g. OIG, Medicare, JCAHO) and payor requirements for clinical documentation aspects of utilization management, compliance, and reimbursement optimization.
• Implements staff and physician education regarding clinical documentation initiatives.
• Implements quality improvement activities regarding clinical documentation issues.
• Serves as a resource for department managers, staff and physicians to obtain information or clarification on accurate and ethical reporting and documentation standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Provides support and serves as a resource for Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist.
• Demonstrates adherence to Memorial Behavioral Standards.
• Participates in weekend coverage schedule.
• Assists with departmental data collection and analysis as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Principal Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Assists manager with planning, education and implementation of process improvements.
• Performs safety audits to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Performs chart audits to validate compliance with care protocols and documentation standards.
• Assists the manager with review of policy and procedures.
• Coordinates unit-specific orientation of new colleagues and monitors their progress after orientation is complete.
• Facilitates colleague participation in development of unit goals.
• Represents the acute care unit at specific committees as assigned.
• Assists with investigation, follow through, and process improvement related to Sensor reports.
• Serves as coach and mentor to colleagues in clinical and secretarial roles.
• Maintains clinical excellence by participating in patient care and regularly serves as staff nurse.
• Facilitates colleague education and participation at hospital events.
• Demonstrates ability to foster team work within the department as well as across departments.
• Provides input into colleague performance appraisals.
• Assists the manager in preparation of unit budget by providing input into needed supplies and equipment.
• Works with manager to develop plans to address colleague concerns identified by the Employee Opinion Survey.
• Works with colleagues to ensure work schedules are complete and appropriate while utilizing a self-schedule method.
• Works with manager to ensure staffing is appropriate each shift based on quantity & acuity of patients as well as skill level of colleagues scheduled to work. Makes adjustments as needed.
• Works with manager to ensure that pertinent information is shared with all colleagues.
• Works closely with manager, colleagues and physicians to identify opportunities to improve and facilitate patient satisfaction.
• Performs patient rounds to assure patient satisfaction is achieved and concerns related to plan/provision of care are addressed prior to discharge.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.
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Required Skills

Principal Duties & Responsibilities: 

1. Assists manager with planning, education and implementation of process improvements.
2. Performs safety audits to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
3. Performs chart audits to validate compliance with care protocols and documentation standards.
4. Assists the manager with review of policy and procedures.
5. Coordinates unit-specific orientation of new colleagues and monitors their progress after orientation is complete.
6. Facilitates colleague participation in development of unit goals.
7. Represents the acute care unit at specific committees as assigned.
8. Assists with investigation, follow through, and process improvement related to Sensor reports.
9. Serves as coach and mentor to colleagues in clinical and secretarial roles.
10. Maintains clinical excellence by participating in patient care and regularly serves as staff nurse.
11. Facilitates colleague education and participation at hospital events.
12. Demonstrates ability to foster team work within the department as well as across departments.
13. Provides input into colleague performance appraisals.
14. Assists the manager in preparation of unit budget by providing input into needed supplies and equipment.
15. Works with manager to develop plans to address colleague concerns identified by the Employee Opinion Survey.
16. Works with colleagues to ensure work schedules are complete and appropriate while utilizing a self-schedule method.
17. Works with manager to ensure staffing is appropriate each shift based on quantity & acuity of patients as well as skill level of colleagues scheduled to work. Makes adjustments as needed.
18. Works with manager to ensure that pertinent information is shared with all colleagues.
19. Works closely with manager, colleagues and physicians to identify opportunities to improve and facilitate patient satisfaction.
20. Performs patient rounds to assure patient satisfaction is achieved and concerns related to plan/provision of care are addressed prior to discharge.
21. Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Skills

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

1. Configure, build, and maintain Epic clinical applications to align with patient care and operational needs.
2. Assist with system testing, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to optimize workflows.
3. Bridge the gap between clinical users and IT teams, ensuring Epic configurations meet real-world clinical requirements.
4. Ensure seamless integration of Epic applications with clinical workflows to enhance patient safety and efficiency.
5. Provide hands-on training and support to clinicians, nurses, and other end users.
6. Develop of user-friendly training materials, job aids, and workflows tailored to clinical roles.
7. Conduct interactive system demonstrations and training sessions to enhance adoption and proficiency.
8. Serve as an Epic super user and go-to resource for clinical teams.

9. Partner with physicians, nurses, and operational leaders to assess system needs and enhancements.
10. Collaborate with IT, project managers, and leadership to ensure successful Epic system implementations.
11. Participate in clinical advisory groups, steering committees, and governance meetings to advocate for system improvements.
12. Monitor Epic system performance and ensure compliance with clinical and organizational standards.
13. Participate in system upgrades, testing, validation, and change management processes.
14. Proactively identify opportunities to enhance system functionality based on clinical feedback.
15. Ensure Epic configurations align with healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, Joint Commission, CMS, and Meaningful Use requirements.
16. Generate reports, dashboards, and data insights to improve patient care and compliance.
17. Support initiatives related to clinical quality measures, patient safety, and performance improvement.
18. Contribute to Epic-related projects, ensuring timely and effective implementation.
19. Identify and implement workflow improvements that enhance efficiency, patient outcomes, and clinician satisfaction.
20. Collaborate on change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of new system features and upgrades.
21. Epic Certification Addendum Acknowledgment
All colleagues in Epic-designated roles are required to review, acknowledge, and sign the applicable Epic Certification Addendum as a condition of employment and continued assignment in an Epic role.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

Essential Functions and Job Duties

• CLINICAL JUDGEMENT – Clinical reasoning, which includes decision-making, critical thinking, and a global grasp of the situation, coupled with nursing skills acquired through a process of integrating formal and informal experiential knowledge and evidence-based guidelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess the full scope of patient needs, using the nursing process on a continuous basis.
• Utilizes past nursing experience to anticipate problems while seeking out multi-disciplinary collaboration with comfort, when necessary.
• Recognizes patterns and trends that may predict the direction of illness.
• CARING PRACTICES:  Nursing activity that create a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients/families and staff.  Working on another’s behalf and representing the concerns of the patient/family and nursing staff; serving as a moral agent in identifying and helping to resolve ethical and clinical concerns within and outside the clinical setting.
• Promotes safety throughout patient’s and family’s transitions along the healthcare continuum.
• Actively anticipates and monitors patient and family changes, responds appropriately.
• Effectively resolves patient complaints.
• Engages all patients in a personalized, compassionate manner.
• COLLABORATION/SYSTEMS THINKING – Working with others (e.g., patients, families, healthcare providers) in a way that promotes/encourages each person’s contribution toward achieving optimal/realistic patient/family goals.  Involves intra-and inter- disciplinary work with colleagues and community.  Body of knowledge and tools that allow the nurse to manage whatever Environmental and system resources exist for the patient/family and staff, within or across healthcare and non-healthcare systems.
• Consults and coordinates with team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Actively utilizes evidence-based practice and customer service data to improve caring practices.
• Effectively plans and communicates patient care plans.
• Facilitates active involvement of others in team meetings regarding patient care and/or practice issues.
• Seeks out opportunities to be taught, coached, and mentored.
• Recruits diverse resources when appropriate to optimize patient outcomes.
• Serves as a resource to department and patient/family.
• RESPONSE TO DIVERSITY – The sensitivity to recognize, appreciate and incorporate differences into the provision of care.  Differences may include, but are not limited to, cultural differences, personalities, spiritual beliefs, gender, race, ethnicity, lifestyle, socioeconomic status, age, and values.
• Integrates cultural differences into patient/family care; incorporates appropriate alternative therapies.
• Tailors healthcare culture to meet the diverse needs and strengths of each patient/family. 
• FACILITATION OF LEARNING – The ability to facilitate learning for patients/families, nursing staff, other members of the healthcare team, and community.  Include both formal and informal facilitation of learning.
• Develops and modifies patient/family education programs throughout delivery of care, collaborating and incorporating all healthcare providers’ and educational plans.
• Provides individualized care.
• Evaluates patient’s understanding by observing behavior changes throughout plan of care.
• Sets patient-driven goals for education.
• Work toward achieving Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
• CLINICAL INQUIRY (INNOVATOR/EVALUATOR) – The ongoing process of questioning and evaluating practice and providing informed practice.  Creating practice changes through research utilization and experimental learning.
• Adapts standards of care to serve particular patient populations.
• Seeks out advice to improve patient care.
• Evaluates current practices based on patient responses, analysis of literature, research, and education.
• Incorporates evidence based practice into care delivery.
• Actively pursues continuing educational opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Recruiter:

Jessica Brown, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

brown.jessica@mhsil.com 

Required Skills

• Demonstrate understanding of soil types (soluble vs. insoluble) and proper cleaning methods to ensure effective sanitation.

• Maintain cleaning carts and EVS storage areas in a clean, organized, and fully stocked condition per department standards.

• Safely prepare and use cleaning chemicals, including proper dilution rates and compliance with safety guidelines.

• Perform routine floor care, including dust mopping, wet/microfiber mopping, and carpet vacuuming.

• Handle and dispose of all waste streams, including regulated medical waste, in accordance with hospital protocols.

• Clean and disinfect medical equipment, including IV (Sigma Smart) pumps.

• Complete daily cleaning of patient rooms, ensuring a sanitary and safe environment.

• Follow AIDET and customer service protocols to enhance patient experience and satisfaction scores.

• Perform discharge and transfer cleaning for inpatient and outpatient areas.

• Adhere to isolation cleaning procedures, utilizing appropriate PPE and infection control practices.

• Clean offices, conference rooms, laboratories, restrooms, locker rooms, and public areas.

• Perform specialized cleaning in procedural areas, including between-case and terminal cleaning.

• Maintain cleanliness in pharmacy IV rooms following strict sterile protocols.

• Identify and report facility maintenance issues and submit work orders as needed.

• Maintain and properly use all EVS equipment, including vacuums and cleaning carts.

• Perform basic maintenance of hard and soft flooring.

• Follow all safety procedures and report hazards, incidents, or injuries promptly.

• Complete all assigned duties efficiently within designated timeframes.

• Participate in required trainings, meetings, and ongoing compliance education.

• Stay current with departmental policies, procedures, and communications.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills

1. Maintains a current working knowledge of Joint Commission Standards, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation, and Illinois Hospital Licensing Act requirements.

1. Assists the Manager of Patient Safety in maintaining a state of constant readiness in coordination with operational leaders at their assigned site(s).

1. Under the advisement of the Manager of Patient Safety, communicates and collaborates with operational leaders on new and pending standard interpretations, updates and clarification. Assists in the development of action plans with the Manager of Patient Safety and operational leaders to support ongoing compliance.

1. Actively participates in accreditation and regulatory survey process.

1. Conducts reviews of patient safety events and leads, apparent cause analyses, root cause analyses and proactive risk assessments as assigned.

1. Investigates external inquiries related to quality-of-care concerns as assigned.

1. Conducts quality indicator reviews and tracer activities related to organizational patient safety priorities as assigned.

1. Maintains the integrity of Memorial Health’s Patient Safety Evaluation System (PSES).

1. Promotes a culture of safety and serves as a resource in just culture principles.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.