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Tomah Memorial Hospital EOE POSITION DETAILS Per diem, non-benefited; variable hours per pay period, could include day or pm shift; occassional weekend or holiday hours may be required. JOB SUMMARY The Environmental Services Tech (EVS Tech) / Housekeeper is responsible for the highest standards possible for the environmental cleanliness, care and welfare of the patients, visitors and employees of Tomah Memorial Hospital. The Housekeeper performs all general house-cleaning duties in all areas of the hospital and is responsible for all general linen duties associated with hospital care to include sorting, delivering and sewing. The Housekeeper is also responsible for stocking departmental supplies and record keeping for housekeeping and laundry services. MAJOR JOB FUNCTION Performs all general cleaning of areas assigned. Prioritizes personal assignments and responds in a timely manner to unit/department requests for housekeeping service. Surveys assigned area to ensure proper sanitary conditions, comfort, cleanliness and safety of the environment. Reports items and/or areas in need of cleaning, painting or repair to management. Removes noticeable debris from floors, elevators, etc. in any area of the hospital. Knows and practices appropriate procedures for cleaning, equipment use and care and hazards. Mixes cleaning solutions in correct dilutions and functions within the limitations or hazards of each product. Provides back up and assistance to staff as requested in order to ensure overall environmental support. Maintains housekeeping supplies in all areas to include toweling, soap, paper supplies, etc. Evaluates and responds appropriately to routine page requests. Performs other duties as assigned. ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Has the ability to cope with interruptions, varying personalities, rush projects, some irregular hours. Must be customer-service focused in order to deal with various hospital departments, staff and medical staff. Meets JCAHO and hospital educational standards as required. Is present and prepared for work as scheduled. Demonstrates creativity and initiative in job. Contributes, develops, supports and/or carries out new ideas and methods in cooperation with co-workers and supervisors. Is self-motivated. Demonstrates support for and ability to work as part of a team on achieving departmental and organizational goals. Develops positive working relationships, is receptive to and acts upon input from other team members and departments and is willing and able to compromise as needed. Demonstrates organizational skills and effective use of time. Communicates effectively. Able to express ideas/opinions, uses appropriate congruent communications methods. Deal with co-workers and customers openly and honestly. Is receptive and attentive to communication/feedback from co-workers and customers. Adheres to strict customer confidentiality standards, recognizing that even acknowledgment of privileged information is prohibited. Supports and complies with the National Patient Safety Goals and quality improvement initiatives. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 1. High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: 1. Excellent verbal communication skills. 2. Excellent human relation skills as demonstrated by the ability to interface positively with all customers and employees. 3. Must have the ability to work with frequent interruptions, under stress and with minimal supervision. 4. Cleaning experience desirable but not required. CRITICAL DEMANDS The percentage of the normal workday that the activity is conducted: • Rare: 1 - 5% of the time (up to 1/2 hour) • Occasional: 6 - 33% of the time (up to 2.6 hours) • Frequent: 34 - 66% of the time (up to 5.3 hours) • Continuous: 67 - 100% of the time (5.3-8 hours) 1. Lifting: • Rarely lift up to 25# from floor to 62" when lifting soiled laundry into bin. • Occasionally lift 15# from floor to 62" when lifting soiled laundry into bin. • Rarely lift 2# from 24" off the floor to 72" height to load clean laundry onto shelf. • Rarely carry up to 25# up to 10 feet when carrying garbage and linens. • Frequently lift items less than 5# to include general cleaning items. • Position requires proper body mechanics to be observed at all times while performing duties. Proper body mechanics includes but is not limited to proper kneeling/crouching techniques to keep the load close to the body to minimize back strain. 2. Push/Pull: • Frequently push and pull up to 20# force of wheeled cart up to 1400 feet • Rarely push/pull up to 30# force of a wheeled cart for clean linen up an incline 15 feet. • Frequently push/pull of 10# to move furniture for cleaning. 3. Grasping and Handling: • Continuous manipulation of cleaning tools, cart, laundry, garbage, supplies, etc. • Rarely grip up to 60# of force to mop hard to clean areas. 4. Elevated Work: • Occasionally for cleaning higher surfaces up to 72" in height carrying up to 3# cleaning device. 5. Squat: • Occasionally to pick up items off the floor and clean low surfaces. 6. Crouch/Kneel/Crawl: • Rarely to clean low surfaces. 7. Forward Bending in standing • Rarely bend to lift up to 20-25# of linen or garbage in and out of carts. • Occasionally bend to lift up to 15# of linen or garbage in and out of carts. • Frequently bend to clean surfaces. 8. Standing Tolerance/Balance/Walking: • Continuously walking/standing up to 2-3 miles/day. • Requires good balance skills to handle use of machines, carrying, lifting and manipulating cleaning tools. 9. Step Ladder Climbing: • Rarely climb 2-3 rungs in order to remove curtains, clean higher surfaces and wash windows. Varies day to day as to length of time. • Carrying items less than 3# when using step ladder. 10. Coordination: • Continuously to manipulate all tools, supplies, machines, etc. 11. Vision: • Continuous. Must be able to identify dirty linen, dirty surfaces, debris and ID body substances. 12. Smell: • Continuous. Need to identify foul odors. 13. Adaptations: • It is possible to use a stool or ladder for cleaning higher surfaces if unable to reach. • Considering the various job tasks, it is possible that a worker would not have to push the cart for 300 consecutive feet (stopping to clean rooms, pick up debris). 14. Equipment/Clothing Used to Perform the Job: • Comfortable clothes and shoes. • Gloves, masks and isolation gowns. • General cleaning supplies. • Scrubber machine. • Linen, housekeeping cart. • Burnishers. • Mopping and dusting equipment. PI117245100

Tomah Memorial Hospital EOE POSITION DETAILS Full-time with benefits; Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4pm. JOB SUMMARY The HIS Assistant's primary responsibility is to scan medical records into the electronic medical record, transcribe medical reports, submit birth certificates to the state of Wisconsin, release patient information as well as other clerical duties as required. MAJOR JOB FUNCTION 1. Scans and quality checks medical records accurately and efficiently into the electronic health record. 2. Transcribes medical reports into the electronic health record. 3. Assists with releasing medical information. 4. Completed birth certificates in a timely, neat and accurate fashion, including, if necessary, interview/call mother. Responsible for timely submission in accordance with State regulations. 5. Aids providers in retrieving information. 6. Promptly answers the telephone and responds appropriately to requests as needed. 7. Performs all other duties as assigned. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Extensive background in medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, surgical terminology and pharmacology. 3. Good working knowledge of English usage, grammar and punctuation required. 4. Good business skills with typing of 65 wpm minimum required. 5. Associates Degree in Health Information Technology, completion of formal courses in medical secretarial science or equivalent preferred. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS 1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 2. Excellent human relation skills as demonstrated by the ability to interface positively with all employees. 3. Must have the ability to work with frequent interruptions, under stress and deadlines, with minimal supervision, and to exercise initiative and judgment in analyzing, organizing, planning, prioritizing, scheduling and coordinating work with others. 4. Personal computer and word processing experience required. 5. Manual dexterity required for computer use. Also needs the ability to stay at one workstation for long periods of time. 6. Must be a proficient typist and have excellent computer skills as related to operating within a Windows environment and be familiar and competent with Word and Excel. JOB REQUIREMENTS 1. The HIS Assistant is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms and is also required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel and crouch. 2. The HIS Assistant must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 3. Position involves frequent prolonged typing while sitting in one position for prolonged periods. 4. Position requires excellent auditory skills for dictation purposes. PI117212936

Tomah Memorial Hospital EOE POSITION DETAILS Full-time with benefits; 72-80 hours in the two week pay period; day shifts either 7am-330pm or 8am-430pm, Monday through Friday. JOB SUMMARY Completes tasks that support the care of patients presenting to the Imaging Department under the direction of a Licensed Imaging Technologist or Imaging Registered Nurse. MAJOR JOB FUNCTION Assist those patients who require a wheelchair or stretcher within hospital, to and from department, and/or vehicles Provides general basic nursing care, such as positioning patients, lifting and turning, assisting in the use of bedpan, commode, urinal or bathroom, and vitals. Provide comfort, compassion and privacy. Washes and changes exam table linens and empties dirty laundry. Demonstrates proficiency in regards to the computer documentation of patient cares and any other related computerized patient information/documentation. Assists patients to dress and undress for exams and cares for patient belongings, including placing in lockers. Cares for valuables according to policy. Restocks linen and supplies to exam room; fills blanket warmer and IV trays; provides general cleaning, including emptying trash, straightening waiting area, etc. Replaces supplies as needed throughout the entire shift and reports off to Imaging Team Member at end of shift. Answers telephone, including accurately reporting, documenting and advising the Imaging team member of telephone calls. Places telephone calls as directed. Immediately reports any observed changes in condition or behavior of patients and documents any care given in an acceptable medical legal fashion. Immediately reports any unusual incidents. Responsible for the collection of patient data as assigned. After documented training assists the Imaging Team Member in setting up of sterile tray for procedures. After documented competencies prepares & transports dirty instruments to the sterilization department. After documented training, assists MRI Technologists in reviewing patients' MRI Questionnaires and providing MRI safety training. Assists Imaging Team Member with patient transfers, comforts, and positioning during procedures. Performs other duties as assigned or directed and within the scope of abilities. STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR WORK ETHICS STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to making the Tomah Health work environment better through: patient advocacy, continuing education, and valuation of each individual person. COMMUNICATION STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to use open and honest communication with all Tomah Health customers (in-house & community-wide) through: basic customer courtesy (phone, written, face to face) and active listening. TEAMWORK STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to be a proud, dependable Tomah Health TEAM member through: basic customer courtesy, patient advocacy, flexibility, and valuation of each individual person. QUALITY STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to provide respectful, compassionate, quality care with integrity to all Tomah Health customers (in-house & community-wide) through: job excellence, patient advocacy, and self-dignity. PROFESSIONALISM STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to professional conduct towards all Tomah Health customers (in-house & community-wide) through: collaboration, teamwork, appearance, environment, and valuation of each individual person. ATTITUDE STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to maintain a positive, professional perspective towards all Tomah Health customers (in-house & community-wide) through: honest feedback, confidentiality, basic customer courtesy, and valuation of each individual person. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant program. Current certification or eligibility to become BLS certified. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent human relation skills as demonstrated by the ability to interface positively with all customers and employees. Must acquire the knowledge and maintain established competency levels to perform essential nursing practice. Must have proficient computer skills with the ability to operate within a Windows environment. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Self-directed with full recognition of limitations of the role and must have the ability to work with frequent interruptions, under stress and with minimal supervision. Needs to possess as high level of intelligence, integrity, sense of responsibility and ability to comprehend and analyze details. Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment. Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for infant through geriatric patients. JOB REQUIREMENTS Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, and talk and hear. The Imaging CNA is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The Imaging CNA is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch. The Imaging CNA must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Good hearing is necessary to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound. Visual acuity is needed to assess color changes, to verify accuracy of written materials. Computer/keyboard skills required. Must have the ability to operate in a Windows environment. PI117164152

Tomah Memorial Hospital EOE Tomah Health JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Volunteer Greeter Desk Reports To: Volunteer/Gift Shop Coordinator Department: Gift Shop/Volunteer Services Supervises: None Date: January 2020 FLSA: Non-Exempt JOB SUMMARY The Greeter Desk Volunteer is responsible for assisting customers in a friendly, professional manner, safely escorting patients and visitors to appropriate areas in our facility and answering general questions. MAJOR JOB FUNCTION • Hours are generally Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm. The Volunteer schedules themselves for 4 hours shifts. • Provide excellent Customer Service - Friendly and outgoing, smile and greet as they walk in the door • Reliable - answer questions they know, but if unsure should refer to Staff Member • Be familiar and follow hospital Confidentiality policies Escort Patients and Visitors as needed to various areas in the Hospital Wheelchair transports - completes Wheelchair transport training but does not assist in patient transfers in or out of chair • Flower Deliveries to Patient rooms as requested Visit with patients as requested • Able to react appropriately if a situation should arise (Emergency Alert, difficult customer) STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR WORK ETHICS STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to making the Tomah Health work environment better through: patient advocacy, continuing education, and valuation of each individual person. COMMUNICATION STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to use open and honest communication with all Tomah Health customers (in-house & community-wide) through: basic customer courtesy (phone, written, face to face) and active listening. TEAMWORK STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to be a proud, dependable Tomah Health TEAM member through: basic customer courtesy, patient advocacy, flexibility, and valuation of each individual person. QUALITY STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to provide respectful, compassionate, quality care with integrity to all Tomah Health customers (in-house & community-wide) through: job excellence, patient advocacy, and self-dignity. PROFESSIONALISM STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to professional conduct towards all Tomah Health customers (in-house & community-wide) through: collaboration, teamwork, appearance, environment, and valuation of each individual person. ATTITUDE STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to maintain a positive, professional perspective towards all Tomah Health customers (in-house & community-wide) through: honest feedback, confidentiality, basic customer courtesy, and valuation of each individual person. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS No prior experience needed, all training would be provided. Prior experience in Customer Service is helpful. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: Excellent verbal communication skills. Excellent human relation skills as demonstrated by the ability to interface positively with all customers and employees. Needs to possess as high level of intelligence, integrity, sense of responsibility and ability to comprehend and analyze details. JOB REQUIREMENTS Duties require normal vision and hearing for both telephone/customer service and computer work. The Greeter Desk Volunteer is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms and is required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel and crouch. The Greeter Desk Volunteer must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Position involves sitting in one position for prolonged periods. WORKING CONDITIONS Must understand and accept the possibility of exposure to inside environmental conditions, such as infectious/communicable diseases, noise, blood and bloodborne diseases, chemicals and/or chemical fumes, odors, gases, and dusts. Must be able to function effectively under stressful situations. I have read this job description that outlines the essential functions and performance expectations for this position. I understand that this is not an exhaustive list; major job functions may vary on the basis of department workloads and needs. ____________________________________ _________________________ Employee Date PI117164171

Tomah Memorial Hospital EOE POSITION DETAILS: Part-time with benefits; 48 hours in the two week pay period, variable 8 hour shifts to include days, pm's or overnights; every other weekend and holiday rotations. JOB SUMMARY: The Hospice Nursing Assistant participates as a member of the Hospice Team (Physician, Nurse, Nursing Assistant, Social Worker, Chaplain, Volunteer) to provide holistic care to hospice patients and the their families. The Nursing Assistant works under the supervision of, and as delegated by, the RN Nurse Case Manager to provide care consistent with the overall comprehensive hospice plan of care. The Nursing Assistant maintains positive communication with patients, performs delegated care and observes and reports patient responses to care or change in condition within the specified work period. MAJOR JOB FUNCTION: 1. Participates as a member of the Hospice Team to plan and provide holistic care to the hospice patient and family. Is committed to the team concept of care and participates in bi-weekly care conferences when requested and as possible, to provide nursing assistant expertise and input towards the plan of care. Provides care consistent with the plan of care and goals identified in the plan. Promptly notifies Nurse Case Manager or Hospice Coordinator of change in patient condition, need or complaint. Works cooperatively with all Team members and respects each Team members area of expertise. 2. Provides direct nursing care and support to meet the special care and bereavement needs of child, adolescent, adult and geriatric hospice patient. Provides assistance in activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, nutrition, elimination, mobility or ambulation, maintenance of environment, safety and self-administration of medications as assigned by the Nurse Case Manager. Collects vital signs accurately and observes and reports changes in patient condition to the hospice nurse. Provides emotional support to assist patient and family members to cope with the dying and grief process through a calm, caring presence and active listening. Is sensitive to the families/caregivers need to be in control and meet the patients needs. Respects their need to do things as they feel the dying person would desire. Includes and asks caregivers before cares are done; includes them in doing cares as they desire. Administers medication for the patient as delegated by the RN. Is aware of the purpose of each medication and method of administration. Is also aware of contraindications, interactions, side effects and drug-drug or drug-food interactions. Utilizes PDR or drug handbook, brings questions or concerns to the RN. Calls RN upon patient request or identified need for PRN medications. Charts medication, reason and effect. 3. Documents and maintains data on the patient record. Documents on nursing assistant hospice flows and forms accurately and in a timely manner. Charts and completes nursing assistant notes after cares are done and returns them promptly to ensure notes are in chart within seven (7) days. Assists with chart audits and data collection as asked and time permits. 4. Is committed to the practice of professional hospice nursing. Keeps current on professional nursing practice and care of the terminally ill by reading journals and attending inservices on aspects of palliative care. Attends 100% of mandatory meetings and 50% of Hospice Staff/QI meetings. Views videos/reads minutes of meetings not attended. Attends and documents 16 hours of continuing education/inservice per year to include 4 hours of medication education. Lists all completed education in education record. Assists in the orientation and education of others. Ensures completion of orientation skills record, initials and dates in a timely manner. Assures adherence to ethical and legal standards of the agency. Is aware of and nursing practice is congruent with the Hospice Touch Mission Statement and Tomah Memorial Mission and Values. Does not exceed the authority of the Nursing Assistant Certification and follows Tomah Memorial/Hospice Touch policy and guidelines. Follows safety guidelines as related to body mechanics, hazardous materials and standard and transmission-based infection control and isolation guidelines. Displays behaviors, by actions and verbalization, that reflect an acceptance of the hospice/palliative work standards. Maintains appropriate boundaries with patients and families and seeks direction when boundaries become blurred or questionable. Is open to change and a positive change agent. Takes ownership and responsibility for their actions, how they impact others and the provision of patient care, and respects the right of the entire team to have a welcoming, safe, and positive work environment. 5. Recognizes personal need for support and demonstrates self-care behaviors. Notifies Hospice Coordinator or Social Worker when assignment becomes emotionally draining for counseling and additional support. Has a personal plan for self-care and stress management. Uses open honest communication to verbalize needs and conflict resolution. Attends hospice retreats as possible. Takes time to debrief with other staff members and give and receive support. 6. Demonstrates proficiency in regards to the computer documentation of patient cares and any other related computerized patient information/documentation. 7. Performs other duties as assigned ADDITIONAL MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS FOR SERENITY HOUSE NURSING ASSISTANT 1. Prioritizes personal care and needs of 1 to 4 residents and families at Serenity House. 2. Plans and assists with household duties and chores and provides a safe environment. Uses House Duty and Safety Checklist as a guide and documents cleaning and safety/alarm checks. Ensures a non-cluttered, safe environment of house and patient rooms. Does laundry as needed per directions. Makes out work orders as needed for maintenance and repair. Restocks used items. 3. Assists with dietary needs. Identifies patient dietary preferences within their ordered diet. Makes meals and snacks ensuring that food is cooked to proper temperature. Serves and assists with feeding as needed and plans for a pleasant atmosphere. Makes and offers snacks, coffee, etc. to visitors. Orders groceries. Dates food and checks and disposes of outdated items. 4. Promotes coping of patient, family and visitors. Aids interaction and enhanced quality of time spent with the patient by offering diversional activities, outdoor time, games, movies, etc. to patient and family. 5. Uses judgment and good decision-making skills to identify the priority of needs and duties. Plans the work schedule for day or night accordingly. Can change focus or plan quickly depending on needs. Can identify when, and does call hospice RN appropriately for assistance, questions or needs. Is a calm non-anxious presence even when the work pace is increased or death is imminent. 6. Completes other duties as needed and assigned. Completes and records duties in the Night Shift Duty List: checks and makes copies, green and blue books, data collection, chart review, checks and cleans equipment, etc. 7. Performs other duties as needed. ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Behaves in a manner consistent with hospital customer service program. a. Treats co-workers and customers as appropriate. Is courteous and helpful in all customer contacts. 2. Meets hospital and departmental dress code and hygiene guidelines. a. Is familiar with dress code/uniform requirements for department. b. Dresses consistently in the appropriate attire in respect to position at hospital. 3. Meets JOINT COMMISSION and hospital educational standards as required. 4. Is present and prepared for work as scheduled. 5. Demonstrates creativity and initiative in job. a. Contributes, develops, supports and/or carries out new ideas and methods in cooperation with co-workers and supervisors. b. Is self-motivated. 6. Demonstrates support for and ability to work as part of a team on achieving departmental and organizational goals. a. Develops positive working relationships, is receptive to and acts upon input from other team members and departments and is willing and able to compromise as needed. 7. Demonstrates organizational skills and effective use of time. 8. Communicates effectively. a. Able to express ideas/opinions, uses appropriate congruent communications methods. b. Deals with co-workers and customers openly and honestly. c. Is receptive and attentive to communication/feedback from co-workers and customers. 9. Adheres to strict customer confidentiality standards, recognizing that even acknowledgment of privileged information is prohibited. 10. Supports and complies with the National Patient Safety Goals and quality improvement initiatives. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 1. High school diploma or equivalent required. 2. Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant program. 3. State Registry identification required. 4. Completion of Hospice Medication Administration Course required. 5. Previous experience preferred. 6. Current certification or eligibility to become BLS certified. 7. Must have access to insured vehicle and have current and valid WI Driver's License. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: 1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 2. Excellent human relation skills as demonstrated by the ability to interface positively with all customers and employees. 3. Must acquire the knowledge and maintain established competency levels to perform essential nursing practice. 4. Must have the ability to work with frequent interruptions, under stress and with minimal supervision. 5. Needs to possess a high level of intelligence, integrity, sense of responsibility and ability to comprehend and analyze details. 6. Must have proficient computer skills with the ability to operate within a Windows environment. 7. Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment. 8. Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for child through geriatric patients. JOB REQUIREMENTS 1. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, and talk and hear. 2. The CNA is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The CNA is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch, and detect odors. 3. The CNA must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 4. Good hearing is necessary to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound. 5. Visual acuity is needed to assess color changes, to verify accuracy of written materials. 6. Computer/keyboard skills required. Must have the ability to operate in a Windows environment. PI117132711

Tomah Memorial Hospital EOE POSITION DETAILS Part-time with benefits; 40 hours in the two week pay period; primarily day shifts with variable start and end times; weekend and holiday rotations. JOB SUMMARY Responsible for coordinating the nursing care of patients presenting to Tomah Health for infusion therapy ranging in age from pediatric to geriatric, who may present at any point on the continuum from illness to wellness. Performs all aspects of direct patient care and works with other disciplines/ancillary services in the care they provide. Provides direct nursing care to patients, families, groups and communities by instituting the Minimum Standards of Care (MSOC) and utilizing the Functional Health Patient Assessment to formulate a comprehensive plan of Nursing Care for infant through geriatric patients on the Medical/Surgical Unit. MAJOR JOB FUNCTION Infusion Therapies including but not limited to Blood Transfusions, Iron Infusion, and immunoglobulin, antibiotic and varies types of chemo therapy. Performs SDS recovery Phase II through discharge. Manages the nursing care of critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of Tomah Health. Utilizing the nursing process, provides care for patients with cancer. Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs. Carries out provider orders. Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs. Cares for patients requiring long term pain management. Utilizes the nursing process as the basis for nursing care. Plans and implements nursing care from admission to post-discharge. Revises patient care plans to meet the changing needs of patients utilizing nursing assessment and diagnostic skills. Provides direct patient care. Provides patient care following physician orders and following a comprehensive plan of nursing care. Establishes and prioritizes patient care needs. Assesses the patient according to developed standards of care for each age group for which patient care is provided. Performs technical nursing skills safely and in accordance with current policies and procedures. Demonstrates the safe and effective use of medical and hospital equipment required for patient care. Recognizes and interprets signs and symptoms, institutes nursing care required and appropriately reports patient's condition to physician/provider. Maintains current knowledge of medications, including intravenous therapy medications, blood and blood products. Administers all medications according to medication safety policies and procedures. Provides for Basic and/or Advanced Life Support as required by patient condition. Interacts effectively with patients through both oral and written communication. Uses appropriate verbal and non-verbal behavior to reinforce the content of the message. Documents and maintains data on the patient's record. Accurately completes documentation of observations and assessments correlating the comprehensive plan for nursing care and the medical plan of care. Documents patient progress on the medical record and/or appropriate flow sheets following current policies and procedures. Documents continuous patient assessment and nursing care planning. Applies teaching and learning concepts to patient education. Identifies discharge planning and teaching needs with appropriate interventions implemented and documented. Completes the discharge teaching forms accurately at discharge. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care and the patient's physical and emotional response to teaching and medical interventions. Utilizes effective communication skills with the patients and families to establish mutual goals and to provide comprehensive teaching and care plans that promote effective coping behaviors. Maintains safe and attractive environment using current hospital environmental policies and guidelines. Performs all nursing functions by the application of professional nursing principles. Collaborates with health team members in providing a comprehensive plan of care. Accountable for clinical practice and leadership in practice. Acts as a role model, resource, mentor and teacher. Participates in continuing education to develop and maintain skills that contribute to departmental achievement and hospital mission and goals. Acts as a patient advocate. Cooperatively participates as a member of the Medical/Surgical nursing unit, nursing department and hospital team. Participates as required to cover regular, vacation, holiday and on-call hours and adapts personal schedule to accommodate patient care needs. Willingly identifies problems within the work environment and participates in the problem solving process. Effectively adjusts to varying work demands where circumstances and priorities are changing. Participates in floating to other nursing work environments. Demonstrates the ability to evaluate suggestions and criticism objectively. Performs activities related to the nursing role. Participates in the orientation and education of others. Greets, encourages and accepts new personnel on the unit and in the hospital. Provides for unit/hospital in-services or education programs. Attends 50% of staff meetings. Reads and initials minutes of staff meetings when not in attendance. Promotes, advocates and recommends changes in the patient care delivery system. Demonstrates proficiency in regards to the computer documentation of patient cares and information/documentation. Performs related work as required. STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR WORK ETHICS STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to making the Tomah Health work environment better through: patient advocacy, continuing education, and valuation of each individual person. COMMUNICATION STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to use open and honest communication with all Tomah Health customers (in-house & community-wide) through: basic customer courtesy (phone, written, face to face) and active listening. TEAMWORK STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to be a proud, dependable Tomah Health TEAM member through: basic customer courtesy, patient advocacy, flexibility, and valuation of each individual person. QUALITY STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to provide respectful, compassionate, quality care with integrity to all Tomah Health customers (in-house & community-wide) through: job excellence, patient advocacy, and self-dignity. PROFESSIONALISM STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to professional conduct towards all Tomah Health customers (in-house & community-wide) through: collaboration, teamwork, appearance, environment, and valuation of each individual person. ATTITUDE STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to maintain a positive, professional perspective towards all Tomah Health customers (in-house & community-wide) through: honest feedback, confidentiality, basic customer courtesy, and valuation of each individual person. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Current licensure to permit to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Wisconsin. Current certification or eligibility to become BLS, ACLS and Chemotherapy certified. Minimum of two-year experience as an RN. Infusion Therapy experience preferred. Must be willing to become and/or maintain Med/Surg competencies. SKILLS Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent human relation skills as demonstrated by the ability to interface positively with all customers and employees. Must acquire the knowledge and maintain established competency levels to perform essential professional nursing practice. Must have proficient computer skills with the ability to operate within a Windows environment. Must have the ability to work with frequent interruptions, under stress, with minimal supervision, and to exercise initiative and judgment in analyzing, organizing, planning, prioritizing, scheduling and coordinating work with others. Needs to possess as high level of intelligence, integrity, sense of responsibility and ability to comprehend and analyze details. Knowledge of theory, principles, techniques and practice of professional nursing; of scientific principles and nursing research; of preparation, administration, and actions of medications; of treatments and medical procedures; of counseling and teaching techniques; of medical equipment as it relates to patient care. Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment. Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for infant through geriatric patients. JOB REQUIREMENTS Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, and talk and hear. The Registered Nurse is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The Registered Nurse is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch, and detect odors. The Registered Nurse must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Good hearing is necessary to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound. Visual acuity is needed to assess color changes, to verify accuracy of written materials. Computer/keyboard skills required. Must have the ability to operate in a Windows environment. PI117081518

Tomah Memorial Hospital EOE POSITION DETAILS Part-time with benefits; 48 hours in the two week pay period, night shift from 7pm to 7am. JOB SUMMARY The Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the clinical director or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. A Polysomnographic Technologist can perform the duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide supervision of other staff. MAJOR JOB FUNCTION Contact patient to arrange polysomnogram and send informational letter/packet. Reviews patient's medical history, allergies, current medication, and patient questionnaire. Explain to each patient the basic principles of CPAP, BiPAP, and Auto Servo Ventilation (ASV) and why it is needed and explains procedures to patient before, during and after sleep study. Knowledgeable of Sleep Lab equipment, its function and purpose including calibration. Performs patient set-up: attaches electrodes and monitors to patient according to accepted standards. Measure each patient for the correct size CPAP mask. Monitors patient via video for any unusual sleep behaviors. Records observations of patient throughout the sleep study at specific time intervals and as appropriate. Identify respiratory events for the qualification of a CPAP/BiPAP trial. Knowledgeable of protocols for PAP therapy, MSLT/MWT and oxygen therapy. Implements appropriate therapeutic interventions as needed. Titrate Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)/Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) for sleep apnea if appropriate. Identify Periodic Leg Movements (PLS's) and mark accordingly. Score each sleep study to include stages of sleep, arousals, respiratory events and PLM's. Prepare preliminary report for the sleep provider. Schedule Out-of-Center Sleep Testing (OCST) for patients that qualify for this type of testing. Assist in Sleep Clinic, track QA measures, data entry, chart assembly and arrange home care set-ups. Inventory and keep sleep center supplied with appropriate equipment as well as monthly equipment checks on CPAP/BiPAP machines. Maintains and operates all Sleep Lab equipment safely and correctly. Inspects and tests Sleep Lab equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently All other duties as assigned. STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR WORK ETHICS STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to making the Tomah Health work environment better through: patient advocacy, continuing education, and valuation of each individual person. COMMUNICATION STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to use open and honest communication with all Tomah Health customers (in-house & community-wide) through: basic customer courtesy (phone, written, face to face) and active listening. TEAMWORK STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to be a proud, dependable Tomah Health TEAM member through: basic customer courtesy, patient advocacy, flexibility, and valuation of each individual person. QUALITY STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to provide respectful, compassionate, quality care with integrity to all Tomah Health customers (in-house & community-wide) through: job excellence, patient advocacy, and self-dignity. PROFESSIONALISM STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to professional conduct towards all Tomah Health customers (in-house & community-wide) through: collaboration, teamwork, appearance, environment, and valuation of each individual person. ATTITUDE STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to maintain a positive, professional perspective towards all Tomah Health customers (in-house & community-wide) through: honest feedback, confidentiality, basic customer courtesy, and valuation of each individual person. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Successful completion of a polysomnography program accredited by the CAAHEP or CoARC with the polysomnography specialty option or A-STEP introductory program and modules. Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Certification required within one year from date of hire. Current certification in BLS required within 90 days of hire. 1-2 years of clinical experience in Sleep Medicine preferred. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent human relation skills as demonstrated by the ability to interface positively with all customers and employees. Must acquire the knowledge and maintain established competency levels to perform essential professional practice. Must have proficient computer skills with the ability to operate within a Windows environment. Must have the ability to work with frequent interruptions, under stress, with minimal supervision, and to exercise initiative and judgment in analyzing, organizing, planning, prioritizing, scheduling and coordinating work with others. Needs to possess as high level of intelligence, integrity, sense of responsibility and ability to comprehend and analyze details. Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment. Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for all age specific patients. JOB REQUIREMENTS Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, and talk and hear. The Polysomnographic Technologist is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The Polysomnographic Technologist is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch. The Polysomnographic Technologist must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Good hearing is necessary to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound. Visual acuity is needed to assess color changes, to verify accuracy of written materials. Computer/keyboard skills required. Must have the ability to operate in a Windows environment. PI117081448

Tomah Memorial Hospital EOE POSITION SPECIFICS This is a weekend call position Call will be from 5pm Friday to 7pm Sunday 20 minute call back response time required Required to perform all specialties when on call Work will include CS-decontamination, sterile processing and other duties as assigned Paid at a flat salary rate regardless of call in numbers 2 years' experience required for this position JOB SUMMARY To maintain the sterile field in the operating room, being constantly vigilant to see that proper aseptic techniques are utilized to prevent contamination and infection. To assist the surgical team as the sterile member who passes instruments, sutures and sponges during surgery. Provides care for patients and families as delegated by the nurse in accordance with the appropriate minimum standard of care. Prepares and sterilizes all equipment used within the operating room and gastroenterology room. Assists MD and RN with gastroenterology procedures and assists RN with pre and post procedure tasks as delegated. MAJOR JOB FUNCTION Before an operation, helps set up the operating room and organizes sterile table with surgical instruments and equipment, sterile linens and sterile solutions. Prepares gastroenterology room for procedure. Checks, audits and operates equipment such as lights, suction machines, electrosurgical units, diagnostic equipment,, orthopedic and endoscopy equipment. Performs decontamination, sterilization and repackaging of supplies used throughout the hospital. Sterilization equipment includes but is not limited to autoclaves, , washer disinfector, ultrasonic, and Sterrad Processes all used equipment daily. Checks all supplies used for proof of sterilization. Notifies manager or CS Coordinator of equipment maintenance needs. Scrubs hands and arms, puts on sterile operating room attire to be able to work within the sterile field established around the patient and to handle the sterilized instruments, equipment and supplies used in the procedure. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Holds retractors, cuts sutures and applies dressings as directed. Cleans and restocks the operating room and gastroenterology room. Orders supplies. Assists with performing gastroenterology procedures. Obtains specimens. Assists RN and physician as needed. Provides age-appropriate care for all age groups. Anticipates potential adverse changes in patient care and notifies RN. Interacts effectively with patients. Maintains safety of clients. Demonstrates proficiency in regards to the computer documentation of patient cares and any other related computerized patient information/documentation. Performs all other duties as assigned. Participates in the orientation and education of others. Assists physician, physician assistant or RN with administering medication. Assists with vital signs, gathering data and ambulating patients. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Completion of a post-high school program as an operating room technician with certification is required. 2. Sterile processing technician certification within one year of hire required. 3. Current certification or eligibility to become BLS certified. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent human relation skills as demonstrated by the ability to interface positively with all customers and employees. Must have a high energy level with ability to work under the stress of the operating room atmosphere and exhibit emotional maturity, stability and flexibility. Must have proficient computer skills with the ability to operate within a Windows environment. Needs to possess a high level of intelligence, integrity, sense of responsibility and ability to comprehend and analyze details. Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment. Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for infant through geriatric patients. JOB REQUIREMENTS The OR/CS Tech is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The OR/CS Tech is also required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch. The OR/CS Tech must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Full range of body motion and flexibility is required on a daily basis. Good hearing is necessary to receive detailed information through oral communication and to verify visual and audio alarms on machines. PI116958759

Tomah Memorial Hospital EOE POSITION DETAILS: Part-time with benefits; 48 hours in the two week pay period, day shift with variable start times; weekday, weekend and holiday on call rotations. Must be able to report to the hospital with in 20 minutes when on call or will need to stay in house during on call assignments. JOB SUMMARY: Provides professional nursing assessment and initiates nursing care to clients having surgery or outpatient procedures. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients of all age groups. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development through the life span, possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's needs in relation to age and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Prioritizes needs of patient and the department. MAJOR JOB FUNCTION: Complies with certification/recertification requirements of the position and attends continuing education course to remain current in the field. Teaches and supervises the proper performance of nursing acts that have been delegated to others and monitors nursing care of other health care team members. Teaches patient and families what to expect in the surgery process. Promotes patient/client education and involves the patient and significant others in implementation of health goals. Promotes, advocates and recommends changes in the patient care delivery system. Performs activities related to the nursing role. Participates in the orientation and education of others. Greets, encourages and accepts new personnel on the unit and in the hospital. Provides for unit/hospital in-services or education programs. Attends 50% of staff meetings. Reads and initials minutes of staff meetings when not in attendance. Participates in mandatory in-services. Maintains safe and attractive environment using current hospital environmental policies and guidelines. Performs all nursing functions by the application of professional nursing principles. Collaborates with health team members in providing a comprehensive plan of care. Accountable for clinical practice and leadership in practice. Acts as a role model, resource, mentor and teacher. Communicates and acts as a liaison between the patient, family, anesthesia and surgeon. Acts as a patient advocate. Cooperatively participates as a member of the nursing department. Participates as required to cover regular, vacation, holiday and on-call hours and adapts personal schedule to accommodate patient care needs. Willingly identifies problems within the work environment and participates in the problem solving process. Effectively adjusts to varying work demands where circumstances and priorities are changing. Participates in floating to other nursing work environments. Demonstrates the ability to evaluate suggestions and criticism objectively. Performs duties of the pre-op nurse Performs duties of the pre-op teaching nurse Performs duties of a circulator in the OR. Performs Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery for the surgical patient. Performs conscious sedation for endoscopy and other ambulatory surgery patients. Demonstrates proficiency in regards to the computer documentation of patient cares and any other related computerized patient information/documentation. Able to use the computer for data entry, order entry and PI studies. Performs all other duties as assigned. ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Behaves in a manner consistent with hospital customer service program. Treats co-workers and customers as appropriate. Is courteous and helpful in all customer contacts. Meets hospital and departmental dress code and hygiene guidelines. Is familiar with dress code/uniform requirements for department. Dresses consistently in the appropriate attire in respect to position at hospital. Meets Joint Commission and hospital educational standards as required. Is present and prepared for work as scheduled. Demonstrates creativity and initiative in job. Contributes, develops, supports and/or carries out new ideas and methods in cooperation with co-workers and supervisors. Is self-motivated. Demonstrates support for and ability to work as part of a team on achieving departmental and organizational goals. Develops positive working relationships, is receptive to and acts upon input from other team members and departments and is willing and able to compromise as needed. Demonstrates organizational skills and effective use of time. Communicates effectively. Able to express ideas/opinions, uses appropriate congruent communications methods. Deal with co-workers and customers openly and honestly. Is receptive and attentive to communication/feedback from co-workers and customers. Adheres to strict customer confidentiality standards, recognizing that even acknowledgment of privileged information is prohibited. Supports and complies with the National Patient Safety Goals and quality improvement initiatives. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Current licensure to permit to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Wisconsin . Current certification or eligibility to become BLS, ACLS (required within one year of hire) and PALS (required within one year of hire) certified. Prior Critical Care, Emergency Care, ambulatory surgery or endoscopy experience preferred. CNOR certification desired. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent human relation skills as demonstrated by the ability to interface positively with all customers and employees. Must acquire the knowledge and maintain established competency levels to perform essential professional nursing practice. Must have proficient computer skills with the ability to operate within a Windows environment. Must have the ability to work with frequent interruptions, under stress, with minimal supervision, and to exercise initiative and judgment in analyzing, organizing, planning, prioritizing, scheduling and coordinating work with others. Needs to possess a high level of intelligence, integrity, sense of responsibility and ability to comprehend and analyze details. Knowledge of theory, principles, techniques and practice of professional nursing; of scientific principles and nursing research; of preparation, administration, and actions of medications; of treatments and medical procedures; of counseling and teaching techniques; of medical equipment as it relates to patient care. Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment. Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for infant through geriatric patients. JOB REQUIREMENTS Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, and talk and hear. The Registered Nurse is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The RN is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch, and smell. The RN must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Good hearing is necessary to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound. Visual acuity is needed to assess color changes, to verify accuracy of written materials and to administer and accurately prepare medications. PI116958493

Tomah Memorial Hospital EOE FNP JOB SUMMARY: The Nurse Practitioner will provide high quality, compassionate and comprehensive health care to Urgent Care and Emergency Room patients, in a timely and professional manner, utilizing current and recommended, primary care practices. The Nurse Practitioner will function independently under the guidance and/or collaboration of the medical director. If staffing Walk-In Clinic, the Nurse Practitioner will also have general Lab responsibilities. MAJOR JOB FUNCTION: 1. Performs initial examinations and records findings. Obtains complete medical history data on patients and documents resulting information on the patient's medical record with countersignature of physician. Reviews patient records and dictates articulate and concise information for the physician and the medical record. 2. Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. 3. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. 4. Administers injections, immunizations and oral medications; performs minor procedures as approved and delineated by the Medical Staff and Board of Directors. 5. Write prescriptions. 6. Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs. 7. Interpret x-rays, CT scans, MRI's with support from physicians and discuss finding with patients, therapist and staff. 8. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education. 9. Functions independently as situations arise when supportive staff are not available according to collaborative agreement with physician on file and can perform required computer inquiries/reports in HMS and Logicare. 10. Consults and collaborates with other professionals. 11. Functions as a resource person in health matters. 12. Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional certification and affiliations. 13. Maintains excellent personal relations and communication with all members of the clinic and hospital staff. 14. Demonstrates proficiency in regards to the computer documentation of patient cares and any other related computerized patient information/documentation. 15. If staffing Walk-In Clinic: performs all specimen collection and blood collection and processes according to Joint Commission and CLIA standards and established procedures. Recognizes test inconsistencies and takes appropriate corrective action. Prepares test reports legibly and initials and dates work as needed. Reviews reports for clerical accuracy. 16. If staffing Walk-In Clinic: responsible for and competent in all required waived testing and provider-performed microscopy as well as performing all related quality control as needed. 17. If staffing Walk-In Clinic: responsible for order entry into HMS as well as results reporting. 18. Performs related work as required. ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Behaves in a manner consistent with hospital customer service program. Treats co-workers and customers as appropriate. Is courteous and helpful in all customer contacts. 2. Meets hospital and departmental dress code and hygiene guidelines. Is familiar with dress code/uniform requirements for department. Dresses consistently in the appropriate attire in respect to position at hospital. 3. Meets Joint Commission and hospital educational standards as required. 4. Is present and prepared for work as scheduled. 5. Demonstrates creativity and initiative in job. Contributes, develops, supports and/or carries out new ideas and methods in cooperation with co-workers and supervisors. Is self-motivated. 6. Demonstrates support for and ability to work as part of a team on achieving departmental and organizational goals. Develops positive working relationships, is receptive to and acts upon input from other team members and departments and is willing and able to compromise as needed. 7. Demonstrates organizational skills and effective use of time. 8. Communicates effectively. Able to express ideas/opinions, uses appropriate congruent communications methods. Deal with co-workers and customers openly and honestly. Is receptive and attentive to communication/feedback from co-workers and customers. 9. Adheres to strict customer confidentiality standards, recognizing that even acknowledgment of privileged information is prohibited. 10. Supports and complies with the National Patient Safety Goals and quality improvement initiatives. CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS 1. The NP will be taken through the medical staff/allied health professional credentialing process as outlined in the Medical Staff By-Laws, Rules and Regulations and be approved by the medical staff and Board of Directors. 2. Allied Health Providers will be evaluated under the Medical Staff A.H.P. reappointment process rather than the HR annual review process. 3. Allied Health Providers may be required to complete annual educational requirements specific to TMH and their position. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Masters Degree in Nursing. Current licensure as RN in State of WI. 2. Valid as APNP in the State of WI. 3. DEA Certification. 4. Current certification in BLS, ACLS and PALS required with recertification occurring every two years with no grace period. 5. ANA and/or AANP required. 6. 3 years of professional nursing experience preferred. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: 1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 2. Excellent human relation skills as demonstrated by the ability to interface positively with all customers and employees. 3. Must acquire the knowledge and maintain established competency levels to perform essential professional nursing practice. 4. Must have proficient computer skills with the ability to operate within a Windows environment. 5. Must have the ability to work with frequent interruptions, under stress, with minimal supervision, and to exercise initiative and judgment in analyzing, organizing, planning, prioritizing, scheduling and coordinating work with others. 6. Needs to possess as high level of intelligence, integrity, sense of responsibility and ability to comprehend and analyze details. 7. Knowledge of theory, principles, techniques and practice of scientific principles and research; of preparation, administration, and actions of medications; of treatments and medical procedures; of counseling and teaching techniques; of medical equipment as it relates to patient care. 8. Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment. 9. Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for all age specific patients. JOB REQUIREMENTS 1. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, and talk and hear. 2. The Nurse Practitioner is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The Nurse Practitioner is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch. 3. The Nurse Practitioner must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 4. Good hearing is necessary to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound. 5. Visual acuity is needed to assess color changes, to verify accuracy of written materials. 6. Computer/keyboard skills required. Must have the ability to operate in a Windows environment. PA-C JOB SUMMARY: The Physician Assistant will provide high quality, compassionate and comprehensive health care to Urgent Care and Emergency Room patients, in a timely and professional manner, utilizing current and recommended, primary care practices. Will consult and confer with supervising physician. MAJOR JOB FUNCTION: 1. Performs initial examinations and records findings. Obtains complete medical history data on patients and documents resulting information on the patient's medical record with countersignature of physician. Reviews patient records and dictates articulate and concise information for the physician and the medical record. 2. Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. 3. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. 4. Administers injections, immunizations and oral medications; performs minor procedures as approved and delineated by the Medical Staff and Board of Directors. 5. Write prescriptions. 6. Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs. 7. Interpret x-rays, CT scans, MRI's with support from physicians and discuss finding with patients, therapist and staff. 8. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education. 9. Functions as situations arise when supportive staff are not available and can perform required computer inquiries/reports in HMS and Logicare. 10. Consults and collaborates with other professionals. 11. Functions as a resource person in health matters. 12. Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional certification and affiliations. 13. Maintains excellent personal relations and communication with all members of the clinic and hospital staff. 14. Demonstrates proficiency in regards to the computer documentation of patient cares and any other related computerized patient information/documentation. 15. Performs related work as required. ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Behaves in a manner consistent with hospital customer service program. Treats co-workers and customers as appropriate. Is courteous and helpful in all customer contacts. 2. Meets hospital and departmental dress code and hygiene guidelines. Is familiar with dress code/uniform requirements for department. Dresses consistently in the appropriate attire in respect to position at hospital. 3. Meets Joint Commission and hospital educational standards as required. 4. Is present and prepared for work as scheduled. 5. Demonstrates creativity and initiative in job. Contributes, develops, supports and/or carries out new ideas and methods in cooperation with co-workers and supervisors. Is self-motivated. 6. Demonstrates support for and ability to work as part of a team on achieving departmental and organizational goals. Develops positive working relationships, is receptive to and acts upon input from other team members and departments and is willing and able to compromise as needed. 7. Demonstrates organizational skills and effective use of time. 8. Communicates effectively. Able to express ideas/opinions, uses appropriate congruent communications methods. Deal with co-workers and customers openly and honestly. Is receptive and attentive to communication/feedback from co-workers and customers. 9. Adheres to strict customer confidentiality standards, recognizing that even acknowledgment of privileged information is prohibited. 10. Supports and complies with the National Patient Safety Goals and quality improvement initiatives. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program, with current State of WI and National Certification (NCCPA). 2. DEA Certification. 3. Current certification in BLS, ACLS and PALS required with recertification occurring every two years with no grace period. 4. Previous experience as a PA in general medicine and family practice is desired but not required. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: 1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 2. Excellent human relation skills as demonstrated by the ability to interface positively with all customers and employees. 3. Must acquire the knowledge and maintain established competency levels to perform essential professional nursing practice. 4. Must have proficient computer skills with the ability to operate within a Windows environment. 5. Must have the ability to work with frequent interruptions, under stress, with minimal supervision, and to exercise initiative and judgment in analyzing, organizing, planning, prioritizing, scheduling and coordinating work with others. 6. Needs to possess as high level of intelligence, integrity, sense of responsibility and ability to comprehend and analyze details. 7. Knowledge of theory, principles, techniques and practice of scientific principles and research; of preparation, administration, and actions of medications; of treatments and medical procedures; of counseling and teaching techniques; of medical equipment as it relates to patient care. 8. Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment. 9. Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for all age specific patients. JOB REQUIREMENTS 1. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, and talk and hear. 2. The Physician Assistant is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The Physician Assistant is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch. 3. The Physician Assistant must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 4. Good hearing is necessary to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound. 5. Visual acuity is needed to assess color changes, to verify accuracy of written materials. 6. Computer/keyboard skills required. Must have the ability to operate in a Windows environment. PI116724452

Tomah Memorial Hospital EOE POSITION DETAILS: Per diem not benefited; 12 hours minimum per pay period, shifts and hours will vary based on department needs; weekend and holiday rotation required. JOB SUMMARY: Under supervision of the registered nurse, provides direct nursing care for infant through geriatric patients on the medical/surgical units by instituting the minimum standard of care (MSOC). MAJOR JOB FUNCTION: 1. Provides for patient's personal hygiene. a. Gives bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, shaves and assists with showers. 2. Provides for activities of daily living. a. Assists with meals and feeds patients. b. Ambulates, turns and positions patients. c. Provides fresh water and nourishment between meals. 3. Administers enemas, douches, nonsterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments and sitz and therapeutic baths. 4. Performs I&O. a. Checks vital signs and weight. b. Performs sugar and acetone urine testing, specimen collection and post-mortem care. 5. Provides for comfort needs of patients. 6. Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and assists in the orientation of new employees. 7. Utilizes resources and materials in an efficient and safe manner. 8. Maintains a safe and attractive environment for patients and co-workers; transports patients and equipment as appropriate. 9. Promptly answers patients' call lights and requests. 10. Reports observations of a patient to the nurse caring for the patient to ensure professional assessment. a. Coordinates ongoing assessment of the patient with staff RN according to developed age related standards of care. b. Documents on appropriate flow sheets within specified time frame. c. Documentation is accurate and complete according to standards. d. Assists in evaluation of effectiveness plan of care and patient's physical and emotional response to teaching and nursing interventions. 11. Instills confidence in the patient by maintaining a neat and attractive appearance and performing duties in a competent and caring manner. a. Interacts effectively with patients both through oral and written communication using appropriate verbal and non-verbal behavior to reinforce the content of the message. b. Respects patient need for privacy, explains cares to patient, and treats patient as an individual with dignity. 12. Shows dependability by being punctual; maintains consistent attendance. a. Attends staff meetings at least 50% of time. Reads and initials all meeting minutes of those not in attendance. 13. Maintains a good working relationship among all nursing unit personnel and other hospital employees through appropriate communication. a. Willing to identify problems and participate in problem solving process. b. Demonstrates the ability to evaluate suggestions and criticism objectively. 14. In specialized areas, performs duties as defined on a specialized skill list. a. With specialized training, may perform additional and specialized tasks pertinent to assigned area. b. Accepts reassignment as needed to provide necessary care for all patients. 15. Demonstrates proficiency in regards to the computer documentation of patient cares and any other related computerized patient information/documentation. 16. Performs other duties as assigned. ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Behaves in a manner consistent with hospital customer service program. a. Treats co-workers and customers as appropriate. Is courteous and helpful in all customer contacts. 2. Meets hospital and departmental dress code and hygiene guidelines. a. Is familiar with dress code/uniform requirements for department. b. Dresses consistently in the appropriate attire in respect to position at hospital. 3. Meets JOINT COMMISSION and hospital educational standards as required. 4. Is present and prepared for work as scheduled. 5. Demonstrates creativity and initiative in job. a. Contributes, develops, supports and/or carries out new ideas and methods in cooperation with co-workers and supervisors. b. Is self-motivated. 6. Demonstrates support for and ability to work as part of a team on achieving departmental and organizational goals. a. Develops positive working relationships, is receptive to and acts upon input from other team members and departments and is willing and able to compromise as needed. 7. Demonstrates organizational skills and effective use of time. 8. Communicates effectively. a. Able to express ideas/opinions, uses appropriate congruent communications methods. b. Deal with co-workers and customers openly and honestly. c. Is receptive and attentive to communication/feedback from co-workers and customers. 9. Adheres to strict customer confidentiality standards, recognizing that even acknowledgment of privileged information is prohibited. 10. Supports and complies with the National Patient Safety Goals and quality improvement initiatives. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 1. High school diploma or equivalent required. 2. Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant program. 3. Previous hospital experience preferred. 4. Current certification or eligibility to become BLS certified. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: 1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 2. Excellent human relation skills as demonstrated by the ability to interface positively with all customers and employees. 3. Must acquire the knowledge and maintain established competency levels to perform essential nursing practice. 4. Must have proficient computer skills with the ability to operate within a Windows environment. 5. Must have the ability to work with frequent interruptions, under stress and with minimal supervision. 6. Needs to possess as high level of intelligence, integrity, sense of responsibility and ability to comprehend and analyze details. 7. Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment. 8. Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for infant through geriatric patients. JOB REQUIREMENTS 1. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, and talk and hear. 2. The CNA is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The CNA is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch, and smell. 3. The CNA must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 4. Good hearing is necessary to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound. 5. Visual acuity is needed to assess color changes, to verify accuracy of written materials. 6. Computer/keyboard skills required. Must have the ability to operate in a Windows environment. PI116698219