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RECOVERY SPECIALIST
Provides community-based recovery support services for mentally ill clients in the Community Support Services Unit. E...
Position Summary
Provides community-based recovery support services for mentally ill clients in the Community Support Services Unit. Ensures continuity of care for high-risk persons suffering from mental illness through direct clinical intervention, monitoring, and advocacy functions. Recovery Specialist must complete paperwork per agency policies and requirements of funding source.
Employee will adhere to the Memorial Health System (MHS) Code of Conduct, the MHS Ethics and Corporate Compliance Plan, MBH policies and procedures, as well as performance standards established by the governing board/administration and accrediting bodies.
Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.
This is onsite in Springfield, IL
Please note this shift is 4pm – 12am Sun through Thurs
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Skills
1. Direct Clinical Services
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule for crisis intervention during daytime hours.
- Provide 25 hours of billable service per week to individuals within the Case Management program.
- Establish initial data including clients presenting problems, mental status, relevant psychiatric, medical and developmental histories to make decisions regarding diagnosis (per DSM-V), treatment objectives and ongoing treatment plans and/or to provide information and make appropriate referrals to other treatment sources in the community.
- Implement crisis or pre-crisis intervention procedures with potentially suicidal, homicidal, or severely disabled clients. Make appropriate referrals to consulting psychiatrists or inpatient psychiatric facilities to prevent further destabilization.
- Refer to, and work closely with, appropriate community resources to assure client linkage to appropriate coordination resources and delivery of appropriate services.
- Provide practical assistance to clients to improve their ability to cope within the community within the least restrictive setting possible (e.g. assistance with transportation, budgeting, locating housing, and/or identifying vocational training opportunities).
- Complete concurrent documentation at time of service with clients.
- Client Information System
• Establish appropriate professional files, including: intake evaluations, progress notes, treatment objectives and plans, previous treatment records, clients’ consent to current treatment and for exchange of information.
- Complete required administrative forms (such as: case opening/closing, transfer, Expense Vouchers, etc.). Collect necessary information for billing and fee collection.
- Provide necessary client information to other agencies or health care providers to coordinate services to identified clients.
- Training Activities/Professional Growth
• Supervisor and employee mutually identify professional goals to enhance job skills.
- Participate in ongoing agency meetings, committees, and special projects to enhance professional expertise.
- Complete all mandatory education requirements by specified deadlines.
- Participate in required staff meetings and in-service meetings to keep abreast of agency policy and administrative procedures, meet requirements for continuing education, and upgrade professional knowledge.
- Consultation/Networking
• Engage in appropriate team work functions (such as mutual support, clarification of office responsibilities and procedures) according to best professional judgment and agency policy to provide a professional working environment and effective service delivery.
- Meet with supervisor to complete mandatory monthly clinical supervision as required by the IL Department of Human Services.
- Develop cooperative relationships outside the agency with family, physicians, public officials or interested agencies to provide for the development of mental health services in the community.
- Schedule to attend psychiatric consultation meetings, including treatment plan review meetings.
- Share relevant client data with other parties sharing responsibility for treatment (e.g. supervisor, treating physician, and involved collaterals).
- Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:
• SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.
- COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude.
- QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.
- EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.
- Job Relationships
• Communicate directly to the Director, Case Management Services for clinical supervision, crisis intervention, clarification of program procedures and policies.
- Adhere to MHS/MBH Behavioral Standards.
- Other Job Responsibilities
• Participate in after-hours emergency services as indicated.
- Ability to accommodate evening and weekend hours when requested.
- 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 Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree required, in social services field, or meets the “Mental Health Professional” designation as determined by the Department of Human Services. Related experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
• Must have valid IL Driver’s License, clean driving record, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.
• Must have or obtain CPR, First Aid, and Personal Safety certifications within 45 days from date of hire.
• Must have or obtain IM+CANS certification within 30 days of hire.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Must have keyboarding and computer skills as required by position.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Care Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus (for Part-time, 24 hours weekly) Take the next s...
Position Summary
Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Care
Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus (for Part-time, 24 hours weekly)
Take the next step in your nursing career. As a Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Care at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, you’ll provide expert care for acutely ill patients, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and play a key role in delivering high-quality treatment outcomes. Join a supportive, patient-focused team where your skills and compassion make a difference every day.
What You’ll Do:
Deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals with acute medical needs.
Conduct detailed assessments and develop individualized care plans that support recovery.
Administer medications, IV therapies and treatments with precision and adherence to best practices.
Monitor patient conditions, responding proactively to changes and adjusting care plans as needed.
Educate patients and families on treatment plans, recovery strategies and long-term health management.
Collaborate with physicians, specialists and healthcare teams to ensure seamless, coordinated care.
Why Join Us?
At Memorial Health, we invest in your professional development, well-being and career growth with:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Flexible spending accounts
Continuing education opportunities
Life insurance and voluntary benefits
Mental health services
Employee Assistance Program
Adoption assistance
Local and national discounts
Highlights & Benefits
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
Required Skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct nursing care in alignment with hospital policies and clinical standards.
- Monitor patient progress, document care interventions and maintain accurate medical records.
- Support patient education efforts to enhance understanding and self-care management.
- Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Assist in training, mentoring and onboarding new nurses and students.
- Ensure compliance with hospital safety protocols, infection control measures and regulatory requirements.
Location:
This position is based at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, IL, part of Memorial Health’s network of care.
Required Experience
Who We’re Looking For:
A dedicated nurse who thrives in an acute care setting, demonstrates excellent clinical judgment and prioritizes patient-centered care.
Education, Licensures & Certifications:
- Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing required
- BSN preferred
- Licensed RN in Illinois
- CPR certification required or must be completed during onboarding
Experience:
- New graduates and experienced RNs welcome
- 2-3 years of acute care experience preferred
APPLICATION DEVELOPER
Under immediate supervision, assists in developing, modifying, and administering an array of development platforms. A...
Position Summary
Under immediate supervision, assists in developing, modifying, and administering an array of development platforms. Assists in design, maintenance, and support of current development applications. Develops documentation to effectively communicate and analyze the information flow related to the delivery of quality solution. Serves as a developer, trainer and analyst during design, development, evaluation, selection, implementation and ongoing support for all systems within the Solution Development department. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.
Work Location:
Please note this is a hybrid position with occasional onsite requirements in Springfield, IL. To qualify, applicants must reside in one of the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, or Wisconsin.
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Skills
Principle Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Assists in developing, modifying, and administering an array of custom solutions including, but not limited to Microsoft PowerApps, SharePoint environment, sites, and applications.
2. Assists in design, maintenance, and support of complex applications for use at the relevant hospital organizations.
3. Develops documentation to effectively communicate and analyze the information flow related to the delivery of quality applications.
4. Serve as the first-line support for maintenance of assigned systems.
5. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:
• SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.
• COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude.
• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.
• EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.
6. Assists manager, change management team, and support teams to progress environments and code across environments. Assists in the coordination of test plans and identifies issues of the application prior to implementation in a production environment.
7. Work with various teams to identify project risks and provide resolution to understand and implement solution integration points.
8. Assist in resolution of help desk issues of low to medium complexity.
9. Assists with coordination of system installations, updates or problem resolution which impacts system performance between the hardware and application vendor.
10. Actively participate in change management processes at application and departmental levels.
11. Assists with upgrades, installations, etc. including project planning and scheduling of project activities in coordination with system users, vendors, coordinating projects, and Information Technology personnel.
12. Participates in professional development opportunities.
13. Work with MHS at all levels and departments and be able to manage situations appropriately.
14. Monitors all assigned systems and documents performance, reacts to degradation of service through coordination with affected departments and recommends alternatives to existing system configuration.
15. Subject to call back at all times. Must be available to support the organization and staff as necessary particularly in crisis or downtime situations as necessary.
16. Through personal motivation, achieve results personally and through others particularly related to providing exceptional customer service.
17. Coordinates, accomplishes or supervises the activities of a project team in the performance of the tasks associated with system development including the system design, administration, testing, installation and ongoing system support.
18. Assist in developing and implementing departmental policies and procedures designed to meet customer requirements consistently and appropriately.
19. Manage time appropriately in order to meet assigned goals.
20. Support development and achievement of departmental goals and initiatives in positive constructive manner at all times. Develop and achieve personal goals annually.
21. Work constructively with user communities to proactively identify areas for service enhancements throughout IT. Develop positive relationships with others to continuously support the mission, vision and strategic goals of MHS.
22. Develop creative solutions to ensure uninterrupted service and support of development activities whenever possible.
23. Proactively monitor industry development to ensure MHS is positioned to be a leading organization in areas under direct control and throughout IT. Identify creative solutions to problems and opportunities to enhance our value to the organization. Embrace change to improve results. Expect and require exceptional performance of self and others.
24. Solicit user feedback routinely to ensure we are meeting expectations and to proactively identify areas for continued improvement.
25. Serves as coordinator for disaster recovery on responsible systems.
26. Follow all security policies and ensure that any improvements in system security are identified and addressed in a timely and appropriate manner.
27. Maintain an excellent rapport with patients, visitors, physicians and fellow employees.
28. 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 Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or other related field is required. Relative work experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree. Three to four years applied technical experience in custom development, particularly in specific areas such as SharePoint, Web Applications, and/or Mobile development platforms.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
Experience:
• Application development experience with PowerApps and SharePoint highly preferred.
• Minimum one year experience in application development or other similar experience required.
• Experience dealing with external vendors required.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Proficiency with computer systems. Basic understanding of databases, knowledge of interfaces, networks, and hardware required. Programming skills required.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to consistently exercise sound judgment and initiative in very stressful situations required. Ability to effectively manage competing priorities essential.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff both inside and outside of IT.
• Demonstrated dedication to a positive attitude, strong customer service support.
• Demonstrated ability to convey technical knowledge in both written and verbal format. Formal presentation skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment is required.
• Demonstrated ability to execute projects from start to finish including the development, and commitment to continuous quality improvement.
• Ability to work in fast paced stressful situations and remain composed.
• Availability for evening and weekend “on call” as required for 24 hour, 7 day a week support of systems.
New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Nursing
*Increased Sign-On Bonus up to $20,000 for New Grads!*** Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassi...
Position Summary
*Increased Sign-On Bonus up to $20,000 for New Grads!***
Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned group of patients and their families and incorporate preventative measures.
NURSING GOAL: A goal of nursing is to educate and restore a patient to an optimal level of wellness as defines by the patient and their families and incorporate preventative measures.
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
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 Experience
Education and/or Other Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Current registration or eligibility for licensure with the State of Illinois for practice as a professional nurse.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Current Hepatitis b vaccination
- Will complete additional training or demonstrate competency in skills identified in the unit-specific competency plan and skills list.
- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
- Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
- Gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Ability to see details at close range.
- Actively looks for ways to help people.
- Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Awareness of other’s reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
General Skill Requirements
In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual must also possess the following General Skill Requirements.
- Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and feedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; Works with numerous distractions.
- Attendance and Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
- Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations; Works actively to resolve conflicts.
- Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resources effectively.
- Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
- Problem solving – Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Resolves problems in early stages; Works well in group problem solving situations.
- Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly; Achieves established goals.
- Concentration – Maintains attention to detail over extended period of time; continually aware of variations in changing situations.
- Supervision – ability to perform work independently or with minimal supervision; ability to assign and/or review work; train and/or evaluate other employees.
Environmental Factors
This position is performed within an environment of frequent exposure to blood and body fluids.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required walk, stand, stoop to floor level, kneel and assist in lifting patient; to assist patients and/or adjust equipment at floor level; to reach, change and read IV’s 5 feet from the floor unaided; to support weight of persons 200 pounds or more in emergency situations.
- Ability to attend to visual details.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Ability to receive and comprehend written and oral communications.
- Ability to read 5 feet from the floor unaided.
- Ability to utilize fine motor control in hands, the ability to hear, and the ability to meet visual demands.
- The employee will frequently be required to lift, push and pull weight of at least 5 to 50 pounds.
Mental Demands
- Ability to work under stress and adapt to changing conditions.
- Analyze information or data.
- Plan sequence of operations or actions.
- Make decisions of moderate to substantial effects, with a variety of alternatives and moderate to substantial consequences.
- Use logic to define problems, collect information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret information, deal with abstract variables.
- Comprehend written basic instructions, safety rules, office memoranda at a high school graduate level.
- Ability to compose written communication using standard business English at a high school graduate level.
- Ability to comprehend verbal sentences and instructions at a high school graduate level.
- Ability to converse in Standard English at a high school graduate level.
Note:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the job. In order to meet the needs of the Company employees may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described above.
New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Nursing
*Increased Sign-On Bonus up to $20,000 for New Grads!*** Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassi...
Position Summary
*Increased Sign-On Bonus up to $20,000 for New Grads!***
Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned group of patients and their families and incorporate preventative measures.
NURSING GOAL: A goal of nursing is to educate and restore a patient to an optimal level of wellness as defines by the patient and their families and incorporate preventative measures.
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
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 Experience
Education and/or Other Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Current registration or eligibility for licensure with the State of Illinois for practice as a professional nurse.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Current Hepatitis b vaccination
- Will complete additional training or demonstrate competency in skills identified in the unit-specific competency plan and skills list.
- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
- Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
- Gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Ability to see details at close range.
- Actively looks for ways to help people.
- Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Awareness of other’s reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
General Skill Requirements
In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual must also possess the following General Skill Requirements.
- Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and feedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; Works with numerous distractions.
- Attendance and Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
- Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations; Works actively to resolve conflicts.
- Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resources effectively.
- Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
- Problem solving – Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Resolves problems in early stages; Works well in group problem solving situations.
- Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly; Achieves established goals.
- Concentration – Maintains attention to detail over extended period of time; continually aware of variations in changing situations.
- Supervision – ability to perform work independently or with minimal supervision; ability to assign and/or review work; train and/or evaluate other employees.
Environmental Factors
This position is performed within an environment of frequent exposure to blood and body fluids.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required walk, stand, stoop to floor level, kneel and assist in lifting patient; to assist patients and/or adjust equipment at floor level; to reach, change and read IV’s 5 feet from the floor unaided; to support weight of persons 200 pounds or more in emergency situations.
- Ability to attend to visual details.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Ability to receive and comprehend written and oral communications.
- Ability to read 5 feet from the floor unaided.
- Ability to utilize fine motor control in hands, the ability to hear, and the ability to meet visual demands.
- The employee will frequently be required to lift, push and pull weight of at least 5 to 50 pounds.
Mental Demands
- Ability to work under stress and adapt to changing conditions.
- Analyze information or data.
- Plan sequence of operations or actions.
- Make decisions of moderate to substantial effects, with a variety of alternatives and moderate to substantial consequences.
- Use logic to define problems, collect information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret information, deal with abstract variables.
- Comprehend written basic instructions, safety rules, office memoranda at a high school graduate level.
- Ability to compose written communication using standard business English at a high school graduate level.
- Ability to comprehend verbal sentences and instructions at a high school graduate level.
- Ability to converse in Standard English at a high school graduate level.
Note:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the job. In order to meet the needs of the Company employees may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described above.
Electronic Drawing Technician
The Drawing Technician supports the Facilities Design & Construction team by producing, managing, and maintaining...
Position Summary
The Drawing Technician supports the Facilities Design & Construction team by producing, managing, and maintaining accurate
architectural and engineering documentation for our healthcare campuses. This role is essential to ensuring our
project managers, architects/engineers, and clinical partners have reliable drawings and space information to
support renovations, compliance, and long-term planning. The Drawing Technician will work with AutoCAD and
Revit daily in a dynamic environment where accuracy, organization, and responsiveness are critical. Embodies the
Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that
support our mission, vision and values.
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Skills
1. Manage and organize all electronic drawing files, hard copies, blueprints, and “as-built” files, ensuring they are complete and up-to-date after project completion.
2. Works with outside vendors to revise electronic drawing files for new projects and to represent “as-built” situations.
3. Provides to-scale plots of any drawing files.
4. Help improve CAD/Revit templates, block libraries, and drawing workflows.
5. Maintain a structured archive of drawings, models, and building documentation for multiple facilities.
6. Oversee documentation version control, file naming conventions, and digital folder organization.
7. Gathers field dimensions and other data necessary to complete drawing projects.
8. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:
· SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.
· COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude.
· QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.
· EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.
9. Works with Facilities and Engineering staff to gather data necessary to document existing building systems on electronic drawing system.
10. Maintain drawing standards to ensure consistency across all project documentation.
11. Works with Facilities leadership to develop format to document existing building systems on electronic drawing system.
12. Provides assistance to Facilities Project Managers for dimensions and information necessary to complete construction projects.
13. Works with outside vendors to maintain existing hardware and software that is unique to the electronic drawing system- includes coordinating vendor installation of new and updated hardware and software with Information Systems staff.
14. Maintains records for space planning and adjust cost center information for reporting off of electronic drawing system.
15. Coordinates with finance department to change cost center information related to the electronic drawing program.
16. Conduct Site inspections to take and confirm measurements, document existing conditions and gather other field data necessary to maintain space planning and existing building drawings and documentation
17. Manages access for MHS staff for online systems related to the electronic drawing system.
18. Develop space test fits, blocking diagrams, and early-stage conceptual plans that explore multiple layout options.
19. Translate meeting notes, stakeholder feedback, and functional requirements into clear visual plans that support decision-making.
20. Work collaboratively with project managers to refine layouts, explore alternatives, and adjust plans based on clinical workflows, building infrastructure, equipment needs, and regulatory guidelines.
21. 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 Experience
Two year technical school degree in CAD Design and Drawing.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
Experience:
· Training and experience with Revit. Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit.
· Project Management experience preferred. a plus
· Experience in Building Information Modeling (BIM)
· Background in Healthcare design or understanding of Healthcare operations is a plus
· Experience in BlueBeam a plus
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
· Strong understanding of design and construction methods and principles
· Understanding of building codes (understanding of Healthcare building codes is a plus)
· Strong verbal and written communication skills is necessary to effectively exchange information with
project teams and stakeholders
· Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and file management
DRIVER - EVENINGS
Hours: 8am -4:30pm Mon – Fri – every third weekend rotation Transports and delivers durable medical, mobi...
Position Summary
Hours: 8am -4:30pm Mon – Fri – every third weekend rotation
Transports and delivers durable medical, mobility, and basic respiratory care equipment and supplies to customer homes. Assembles and verifies the performance of equipment in customer homes. Provides detailed equipment use and care instructions to patients and/or caregivers. Works independently after hours on call for delivery or trouble shooting of equipment and supplies. Serves as an independent back-up in other key areas in the warehouse operations as determined by management.
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Skills
- Drives a company vehicle to transport a variety of durable medical, mobility, and basic respiratory care equipment and supplies to patients’ homes. Medical Service Technician is required to do all pre and post trip inspections. After inspection MST is required to report repair or maintenance issues to ensure vehicle complies with inspection requirements.
- Selects appropriate equipment, loads/unloads medical equipment from company vehicle and delivers it to the desired location inside the customers’ homes. As necessary, utilizes a variety of assistance devices, such as dollies, carts, cargo straps, etc. to aid in the delivery and transportation process.
- Assembles equipment and provides detailed instruction concerning proper use and care. Medical Service Technician will make recommendations to customers to enhance equipment effectiveness or safety.
- All paperwork related to deliveries & maintenance is complete, organized, accurate and submitted to the supervisor at the end of each day. Obtain patient signatures for billing purposes. May handle monetary exchanges as required on the route.
- Conforms to on-call requirements as assigned. Schedules and prioritizes routing of in-home customer visits resulting from on-call situations.
- Receives, interprets, and verifies the completion of daily work orders by obtaining customers’ signatures or by completing documentation. Arranges for the completion of follow up work or notates work referred to other departments for handling in customers electronic chart note field Reviews final work orders for accuracy, completion, and approval prior to routing.
- Prior to loading evaluates equipment for proper performance, safety, and functionality. Performs adjustments, and as necessary, troubleshooting, testing, and/or minor repair.
- Recommends additional equipment and/or supplies to customers based on their needs or requests.
- Upon pick-up, equipment is properly tagged, field cleaned if indicated and bagged prior to placing in truck, and returned to the branch to be cleaned, function tested and placed in the proper area of the warehouse.
- Monitors and updates documentation and tracking system(s) related to the purchase, issuance, recall, repair, and maintenance of patient care equipment and related components and accessories.
- Maintains and monitors the inventory of patient care equipment and supplies in the home.
- As required, may load and unload liquid oxygen, concentrators and other basic respiratory care equipment to/from the delivery vehicle and customer’s home.
- Communicates, and coordinates activities with, management and dispatch personnel concerning delivery schedules and service status.
- All deliveries are made adhering strictly to the traffic laws and regulations as established by the Department of Transportation. Must complete manifest for hazardous materials and all legal documentation requirements as needed for Department of Transportation and Federal Drug Administration.
- Must be able to attend vendor-sponsored training or informational sessions as new products are introduced when needed.
- May lead departmental meetings and perform departmental in-service on new or existing products as a subject matter expert as appropriate.
- Identifies, documents, and reports unused (or the inappropriate use of) equipment in customer’s home and report to supervisor and/or clinical staff.
- Retrieves and enters basic information to/from USS system relating to home medical equipment or patient account information or notes.
- Serves as a back-up for other areas within the unit or department, especially during times of special needs or staff absences.
- Reviews medical documentation received to ensure it is within the insurance regulations to dispense product/ equipment.
- Participate in assigned online and on- the- job training to learn basic medical terminology, product/ equipment information, and insurance fundamentals.
- Utilize computer software to create/ maintain electronic customer accounts. Documents and modifies customer account, billing, and insurance information as required to keep current.
- Learn to perform basic and complex equipment assembly, cleaning, testing, repair, and troubleshooting.
- Greets customers in-person or via phone and determines nature of inquiry. Within scope of knowledge and authority, assists customers with product/ service inquiries and equipment questions and selections.
- Interprets doctors’ orders received for medical equipment; determines and conveys the appropriate selection to the customer based on prescription and current insurance coverage.
- Provides product/ equipment descriptions, usage, and demonstrations regarding equipment and associated supplies to customers and ensures adequate customer understanding.
- Coordinates the delivery of medical equipment, supplies, and associated items at customers request or as business needs dictate.
- Prepares work orders and coordinates their successful implementation with the appropriate internal and external resources.
- Serve as back up to others such as dispatch and cleaning room during times of special needs or absences.
- Prepare for and perform physical inventory counts.
- Assist Memorial Home Services management with the Joint Commission preparation and surveys.
- Ensures that each customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment, which includes greeting and acknowledging every customer, maintaining solid product knowledge, and all other aspects of customer service.
- Provide training and educational experiences for less experienced staff members.
- Participate in mid and year-end inventory processes.
- 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 Experience
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Education: · Education equivalent to graduation from high school is required. |
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Licensure/Certification/Registry: · Must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license and be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy (five year MVR will be required). A valid Illinois Class C license (Commercial Driver’s License with hazardous materials endorsement) is a plus. |
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Experience: · Minimum one year of customer service experience required. |
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Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: · Attain required Medical Service Technician CBL’S through the online Med University within the first 90 days. · Strong mechanical and assembly aptitude preferred. Understanding of, and experience with, combustible materials is strongly preferred. · Demonstrated broad understanding of the majority of home medical equipment and the ability to independently perform in-home setups associated with them is required. · Possesses basic personal computer skills, with the ability to retrieve and enter limited amounts of data is required. · Good oral communication, customer relations, listening, analytical, and interpersonal skills are required. · Highly flexible, ability to manage multiple priorities. · Proactive problem solving skills. · Flexibility to work weekends and on call shifts. |
Supervisor- Home Health - Clinical Services
The Supervisor – Home Health – Clinical Operations plans and coordinates program development; responsible...
Position Summary
The Supervisor – Home Health – Clinical Operations plans and coordinates program development; responsible for day to day operations of the clinical team. Directly responsible for orientation, supervision and evaluation of clinical staff. Provides direct patient care of patients of all ages as needed. Maintains 24 hour accountability and responsibility for patient care provided by the team. Promotes staff development and education. Responsible for keeping Clinical Manager and Director informed of operations.
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Skills
- Hire, orient, supervise and evaluate clinical personnel assigned to team.
- Maintains clinical expertise in area of responsibility.
- Responsible for day to day activities of the clinical team for efficient operations and appropriate patient care of the department/team.
- Provides direct supervision to ensure quality, evidence-based clinical practice.
Required Experience
Education:
- BSN preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
- Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of IL.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Must possess a valid IL driver’s license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS fleet safety policy (five year MVR will be required)
Experience:
- Minimum two years of home health experience required.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ongoing participation in Memorial Health Leadership Development Institute.
- Demonstrates strong assessment of skills/clinical expertise as per performance appraisal or letters of recommendation.
- Strong leadership and organization skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrates ability with problem solving and decision making to develop innovative approaches to changing home care environment.
- Universal precautions category I.
- Moderate physical effort.
FLOOR CARE SPECIALIST [05:00pm - 01:30am (With Weekends: As Needed)]
The Floor Care Specialist is responsible for coordinating and completing all carpet and hard surface care assignments...
FLOOR CARE SPECIALIST [05:00pm - 01:30am (With Weekends: As Needed)]
Position Summary
The Floor Care Specialist is responsible for coordinating and completing all carpet and hard surface care assignments, directing floor care activities, and performing other project tasks as assigned by department leadership in accordance with departmental and Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures. The Floor Care Specialist also assists department leadership in conducting department-certified training for Floor Care Specialists and HK II nominees/applicants.
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Skills
Cleaning Knowledge and Techniques
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Understands how soiling occurs and the difference between soluble and insoluble soil and what occurs during the cleaning process.
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Understands the specific use of all housekeeping chemicals and their dilution rates.
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Proficient in identifying all flooring and fabric types typically used in a healthcare setting and assessing their condition.
Floor Care and Surface Cleaning
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Performs hard surface floor dust mopping and wet/microfiber mopping.
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Performs shower scrubbing, stripping, and refinishing of all hard floor surfaces.
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Performs carpet care including spotting, bonnet buffing (shampooing), and extraction.
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Vacuums carpeted surfaces with an upright vacuum cleaner.
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Operates all departmental floor care equipment (upright vacuums, battery-operated vacuums, conventional floor machines, electric burnishers, auto-burnishers, auto-scrubbers, finish applicators, wet/dry vacuums, etc.).
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Utilizes Tru-D ultraviolet light device and is certified to train other staff in its use.
Patient Room and Facility Cleaning
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Cleans all in-patient rooms daily and performs discharge/transfer cleaning procedures.
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Performs isolation cleaning and precaution procedures using appropriate PPE.
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Cleans between cases and terminal cleaning in in-patient and out-patient special procedure areas.
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Cleans laboratory areas, pharmacy clean (IV) room, stairways, elevators, offices, conference rooms, furniture, and public/non-public restrooms and locker rooms.
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Cleans intravenous pumps (IV or Sigma Smart Pumps).
Waste Management and Safety
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Handles and disposes of all waste streams, including regulated waste; operates the autoclave in the absence of the recycling/waste coordinator.
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Cleans up hazardous material spills as required by leadership.
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Follows departmental safety procedures with chemicals and equipment use; reports any discrepancies.
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Reports any injuries observed or obtained to department leadership and submits injury reports as required.
Equipment and Maintenance
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Maintains all cleaning equipment (carts, vacuums, pagers, etc.) per departmental guidelines.
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Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on departmental equipment.
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Operates commercial laundry equipment and is certified to train other staff in its use.
Training and Leadership Assistance
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Assists leadership with department-certified training of Floor Care Specialists and HK II nominees/applicants.
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Assists and/or covers for the department Labor Technician with furniture moves and set-ups.
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Coordinates and delegates daily scheduled project work in the absence of leadership.
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Assists leadership with scheduling project work and informs leadership of current and future supply needs.
Administrative and Compliance Duties
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Keeps cleaning/project carts and housekeeping closets clean, stocked, and organized per department policy.
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Reports facility repair issues (wall patching, painting, ceiling tile replacement, leaking fixtures, burnt-out lights, etc.) to leadership or submits appropriate work orders.
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Follows and monitors all departmental policies, procedures, and communication boards.
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Completes all required trainings, meetings, and annual computer-based learning modules within designated timeframes.
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Performs all duties proficiently and within designated timeframes.
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Performs other related work as required or requested.
Customer Service
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Performs A.I.D.E.T. (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) and Greet and Feet techniques per policy and understands their impact on third-party patient survey processes.
Required Experience
Education:
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High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
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Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) preferred.
Experience:
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Minimum of 2 years of floor care experience, including running floor machines, stripping floors, shower scrubbing, bonnet buffing, extracting, and carpet spotting.
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Floor care experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
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Able to work effectively and efficiently with limited supervision.
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Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
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Able to lift objects and climb ladders; role requires moderate to heavy physical effort.
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Proficient in operating all floor care equipment.
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Demonstrated proficiency in hospital housekeeping duties.
FLOOR CARE SPECIALIST [07:00am - 03:30pm (With Weekends: As Needed)]
The Floor Care Specialist is responsible for coordinating and completing all carpet and hard surface care assignments...
FLOOR CARE SPECIALIST [07:00am - 03:30pm (With Weekends: As Needed)]
Position Summary
The Floor Care Specialist is responsible for coordinating and completing all carpet and hard surface care assignments, directing floor care activities, and performing other project tasks as assigned by department leadership in accordance with departmental and Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures. The Floor Care Specialist also assists department leadership in conducting department-certified training for Floor Care Specialists and HK II nominees/applicants.
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Skills
Cleaning Knowledge and Techniques
-
Understands how soiling occurs and the difference between soluble and insoluble soil and what occurs during the cleaning process.
-
Understands the specific use of all housekeeping chemicals and their dilution rates.
-
Proficient in identifying all flooring and fabric types typically used in a healthcare setting and assessing their condition.
Floor Care and Surface Cleaning
-
Performs hard surface floor dust mopping and wet/microfiber mopping.
-
Performs shower scrubbing, stripping, and refinishing of all hard floor surfaces.
-
Performs carpet care including spotting, bonnet buffing (shampooing), and extraction.
-
Vacuums carpeted surfaces with an upright vacuum cleaner.
-
Operates all departmental floor care equipment (upright vacuums, battery-operated vacuums, conventional floor machines, electric burnishers, auto-burnishers, auto-scrubbers, finish applicators, wet/dry vacuums, etc.).
-
Utilizes Tru-D ultraviolet light device and is certified to train other staff in its use.
Patient Room and Facility Cleaning
-
Cleans all in-patient rooms daily and performs discharge/transfer cleaning procedures.
-
Performs isolation cleaning and precaution procedures using appropriate PPE.
-
Cleans between cases and terminal cleaning in in-patient and out-patient special procedure areas.
-
Cleans laboratory areas, pharmacy clean (IV) room, stairways, elevators, offices, conference rooms, furniture, and public/non-public restrooms and locker rooms.
-
Cleans intravenous pumps (IV or Sigma Smart Pumps).
Waste Management and Safety
-
Handles and disposes of all waste streams, including regulated waste; operates the autoclave in the absence of the recycling/waste coordinator.
-
Cleans up hazardous material spills as required by leadership.
-
Follows departmental safety procedures with chemicals and equipment use; reports any discrepancies.
-
Reports any injuries observed or obtained to department leadership and submits injury reports as required.
Equipment and Maintenance
-
Maintains all cleaning equipment (carts, vacuums, pagers, etc.) per departmental guidelines.
-
Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on departmental equipment.
-
Operates commercial laundry equipment and is certified to train other staff in its use.
Training and Leadership Assistance
-
Assists leadership with department-certified training of Floor Care Specialists and HK II nominees/applicants.
-
Assists and/or covers for the department Labor Technician with furniture moves and set-ups.
-
Coordinates and delegates daily scheduled project work in the absence of leadership.
-
Assists leadership with scheduling project work and informs leadership of current and future supply needs.
Administrative and Compliance Duties
-
Keeps cleaning/project carts and housekeeping closets clean, stocked, and organized per department policy.
-
Reports facility repair issues (wall patching, painting, ceiling tile replacement, leaking fixtures, burnt-out lights, etc.) to leadership or submits appropriate work orders.
-
Follows and monitors all departmental policies, procedures, and communication boards.
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Completes all required trainings, meetings, and annual computer-based learning modules within designated timeframes.
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Performs all duties proficiently and within designated timeframes.
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Performs other related work as required or requested.
Customer Service
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Performs A.I.D.E.T. (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) and Greet and Feet techniques per policy and understands their impact on third-party patient survey processes.
Required Experience
Education:
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High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
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Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) preferred.
Experience:
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Minimum of 2 years of floor care experience, including running floor machines, stripping floors, shower scrubbing, bonnet buffing, extracting, and carpet spotting.
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Floor care experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
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Able to work effectively and efficiently with limited supervision.
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Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
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Able to lift objects and climb ladders; role requires moderate to heavy physical effort.
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Proficient in operating all floor care equipment.
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Demonstrated proficiency in hospital housekeeping duties.