Carolinas HealthCare System - Blue Ridge

Job Summary Performs laboratory analysis on received specimens, providing clinical information for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases. Responsible for overall quality, efficiency, and safety in the performance of assigned technical duties.   Essential Functions Demonstrates proficiency and follows testing procedures and policies by adherence to quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work area, documenting corrective action to any non-conforming event. Prepares reagents, maintains an adequate supply of materials for test procedures and manages inventory to effectively reduce departmental waste/expense. Exercises clinical judgment in assessing priorities while identifying, problem solving and offering solutions to test systems through the appropriate department channels, i.e. contacts hotline to troubleshoot with a specialist when necessary to resolve the issue or set-up service when appropriate. Assists with review and revision of procedures and documentation...

Provides professional care and service within assigned area in accordance with established standards, institutional policy and procedures, professional judgement, and, as appropriate for assignment, nursing care plan, and physician’s treatment plan.  Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages and culture of the patients/clients served.  Supervises non-professional nursing or allied health staff.  Performs other related duties as deemed competent. QUALIFICATIONS: Education:           Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing is required. Experience:         Preferably, a minimum of one year, Med-Surg or related.  License/Registration:        Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.   Certification:                    Current CPR through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required. ACLS is required for Telemetry; CCU; ED; Medical Detox; Float; Med Surg and Family Center within 6 months of hire. PALs...

At Blue Ridge, we believe in partnering with communities and creating lifelong relationships with all our patients. Located in western North Carolina, Blue Ridge provides healthcare services to Burke, McDowell, Catawba, and Caldwell counties. We offer the balance of purposeful work and active living in our community.  You’ll love working with us. We’re a teaching hospital Teammate satisfaction 90% or above year after year Multidisciplinary teams work together to ensure our patients are receiving outstanding holistic care Recruiting bonus for teammate who refers someone to be hired because we value your opinion Teammate rewards And much more.  You’ll love living here.  Numerous recreational activities including hiking (two state parks and numerous other parks and greenways), boating, kayaking and more Excellent public schools High-quality health care Low cost of living Moderate climate Proximity to scenic attractions Higher education facilities located nearby Short drive to key...

Assists the nurse in planning/implementing basic care as delegated.  Demonstrates knowledge/skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and culture of the residents/patients served, and ability to provide care according to departmental policies and procedures.  Provides care over an extended time, in various settings, spanning the illness to wellness continuum. Performs other related duties as deemed competent. QUALIFICATIONS: Education:      Graduate of an approved CNA training program Experience:     Preferably, some Long-term care, med-surg, or related License/Registration:  CNA I-current listing as CNA I with Division of Facility Services with no substantial findings       CNA II- above and current listing as CNAII with Board of Nursing with no substantial findings; Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) is required Other:  Ability to work with others; CNAI must attend Monitoring Blood Glucose Training within 6 months of...

Provides professional care and service within assigned area in accordance with established standards, institutional policy and procedures, professional judgement, and, as appropriate for assignment, nursing care plan, and physician’s treatment plan.  Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages and culture of the patients/clients served.  Supervises non-professional nursing or allied health staff.  Performs other related duties as deemed competent. QUALIFICATIONS: Education:           Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing is required. Experience:         Preferably, a minimum of one year, Med-Surg or related.  License/Registration:        Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.   Certification:                    Current CPR through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required. ACLS is required for Telemetry; CCU; ED; Medical Detox; Float; Med Surg and Family Center within 6 months of hire. PALs...

Assists the nurse in planning and implementing Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) and other basic care as delegated. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to residents served according to standards, and departmental policy and procedures. Provides care for extended periods of time in various settings, spanning the health continuum. Performs other related job duties as deemed competent. QUALIFICATIONS: Education:     Graduate of an approved CNAI, CNAII, CNAI+4, Med Aide, and or Med Tech training program Experience:    Preferably Long-Term Care or Med-Surg related License/Registration: Current listing on the NC Nurse Aide Registry and/or the NC Board of Nursing dependent on certification level. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assists the nurse in planning and implementing Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide basic care to residents...

Responsible for receiving, controlling, storing and accurately issuing items stored in inventory (stock).   Generates purchase orders to receive goods, prints out requisitions from all departments, issues back orders to departments, completes department transfers to department and adds and deletes items on standard requisitions to departments.  Performs other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS:  EDUCATION:  High School Diploma or GED Required. EXPERIENCE:  Minimum of 1 Year of materials management work experience.  Must be knowledgeable about general warehouse procedures such as receiving, storing and issuing supplies. COMPUTER EXPERIENCE:  Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and data entry experience. Understanding of and experience using a computer managed inventory system. OTHER:  Valid NC Drivers License.  Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.  Required to drive hospital truck or van for deliveries between campuses. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Constantly:  walking....

The Manager of Nursing Resources assesses, plans, coordinates, and evaluates the clinical and operational functions of nursing units to ensure quality, cost-effective healthcare is provided by an educated and competent staff. The Manager of Nursing Resources promotes a safe environment and performs all related job responsibilities in a safe manner. The Manager of Nursing Resources maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the age, developmental stages, and special needs of the patients served. The Manager of Nursing Resources acts as a mentor and role model to teammates, improving professional practice and patient care. The Manager of Nursing Resources will have oversight of Patient Safety Attendants (PSA’s), Float Pool, assist with Nurse Recruitment, Shift Select Utilization, and Nurse Staffing Compliance. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.  Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse...

Provides professional care and service within assigned area in accordance with established standards, institutional policy and procedures, professional judgement, and, as appropriate for assignment, nursing care plan, and physician’s treatment plan.  Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages and culture of the patients/clients served.  Supervises non-professional nursing or allied health staff.  Performs other related duties as deemed competent. QUALIFICATIONS: Education:           Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing is required. Experience:         Preferably, a minimum of one year, Med-Surg or related.  License/Registration:        Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.   Certification:                    Current CPR through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required. ACLS is required for Telemetry; CCU; ED; Medical Detox; Float; Med Surg and Family Center within 6 months of hire. PALs...

Provides professional care and service within assigned area in accordance with established standards, institutional policy and procedures, professional judgement, and, as appropriate for assignment, nursing care plan, and physician’s treatment plan.  Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages and culture of the patients/clients served.  Supervises non-professional nursing or allied health staff.  Performs other related duties as deemed competent. QUALIFICATIONS: Education:           Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing is required. Experience:         Preferably, a minimum of one year, Med-Surg or related.  License/Registration:        Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.   Certification:                    Current CPR through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required. ACLS is required for Telemetry; CCU; ED; Medical Detox; Float; Med Surg and Family Center within 6 months of hire. PALs...

Responsible for greeting all patients/visitors by telephone or in person in a positive and cheerful manner.  Schedules patient office visits and performs all sign-in and check-out procedures with a customer oriented focus.  Coordinates all clinical phone calls and work schedules with the physician, physician assistant, and MOA staff. Performs other related duties as required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for greeting patient/visitors by telephone or in  person in a positive and cheerful manner. Schedules patient office visits and performs all sign-in and check-out procedures with a customer oriented focus. Coordinates all clinical phone calls and work schedules with the physician, physician assistant and MOA staff. Maintain appropriate level of supplies for practice operation Maintaining up to date patient/insurance information QUALIFICATIONS: Education:      High School diploma Experience:     Previous experience in customer service environment desirable. Previous...

Responsible for providing direct patient care and assisting in the daily operations of the practice/clinic.  Performs other related duties as required.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assists with patient flow for clinic and physician visits Provides instructions/demonstrations to patients and/or families regarding medications and treatment Transport samples to hospital Assists with scheduling of clinic and physician appointments, tests, treatments, etc. Obtain and record all patient history in Electronic Health Record Perform electrocardiography Perform first aid procedures under a provider’s supervision Administer intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections QUALIFICATIONS: Education:      High School graduate; completion of Medical Office Assistant Program, Clinical Medical Assistant Program, Registered Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician Program, current certification as a CMA, CCMA, RMA, EMT-Intermediate, or EMT-Paramedic.  Current employees without the...

Assists the nurse in planning/implementing basic care as delegated.  Demonstrates knowledge/skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and culture of the residents/patients served, and ability to provide care according to departmental policies and procedures.  Provides care over an extended time, in various settings, spanning the illness to wellness continuum. Performs other related duties as deemed competent. QUALIFICATIONS: Education:      Graduate of an approved CNA training program Experience:     Preferably, some Long-term care, med-surg, or related License/Registration:  CNA I-current listing as CNA I with Division of Facility Services with no substantial findings       CNA II- above and current listing as CNAII with Board of Nursing with no substantial findings; Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) is required Other:  Ability to work with others; CNAI must attend Monitoring Blood Glucose Training within 6 months of...

Job Summary The Director of Surgical Services is responsible for strategic oversight and operational performance within the Surgical Services Department. The Director of Surgical Services provides leadership, guidance, and direction in achieving outcomes consistent with organizational mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives. The Director of Surgical Services assumes leadership responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinically effective and efficient systems of care and service within the continuum of care.   Essential Functions: Leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of care delivery models and services that meet or exceed customer expectations. Responsible for providing effective and coordinated leadership of patient care within specified clinical patient service areas. Leads the fiscal oversight of allocated resources in order to optimize efficient and effective utilization. Directs oversight functions...

JOB SUMMARY The Nurse Manager assesses, plans, coordinates, and evaluates the clinical and operational functions of one or more nursing units to ensure quality, cost effective health care is provided by an educated and competent staff. The Nurse Manager promotes a safe environment and performs all related job responsibilities in a safe manner.  The Nurse Manager maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the age, developmental stages, and special needs of the patients served. The manager acts as a mentor and role model to teammates, improving professional practice and patient care.  EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.  Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the state in which you work and reside or; if declaring a National License Compact (NLC) state as your primary state of residency, meet the licensure requirements in your home state; or for Non-National License Compact...

Provides professional care within assigned area in accordance with established standards, institutional policy and procedures, and professional judgment to direct, supervise, evaluate and provide physical therapy services within their scope of practice to the patient as referred by the attending physician or practitioner. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages and culture of the patients/clients served.  May supervise rehab technicians/aides, students, Therapist Assistants(s). Performs other related duties as deemed competent. QUALIFICATIONS: Education:           Graduate of an accredited program of physical therapy, minimum of bachelor-of-science degree. License/Registration:        Valid physical therapy license in North Carolina. Must be in good standing with the North Carolina State Physical Therapy Board. Certification:                      Current CPR BLS through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required. Other:...

Works with physicians to develop treatment plans.  Applies respiratory care procedures upon physician’s orders.  Strong knowledge of the critical care patient in need of specialized respiratory care. Must have strong problem-solving skills to assess and evaluate a patient’s symptoms, recommend and administer appropriate treatments.  Participates in On-Call rotation and available to work at Morganton and Valdese Hospital. Performs test procedures, safety, information systems, equipment care, training and other necessary duties; resolves technical problems and supplies possible solutions, effectively communicates with customers and colleagues. Performs job duties beyond respiratory care as necessary to ensure the provision of safe, quality patient care in the free-standing Emergency Department setting. Works at the top of Licensure as approved by NCRCB.  Knowledge of life span growth and development and ability to interpret data to identify age-appropriate treatment and special needs...

Provides professional nursing care.  Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of the patients/clients served, and ability to provide care according to departmental policies and procedures.  Provides care over an extended time, in various settings, spanning the illness to wellness continuum.  Performs other related duties as deemed competent.  Performs other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS: Education:      Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Experience:     Preferably, a minimum of one year, Med-Surg or related License/Registration:  Current NC license - Registered Nurse. Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) is required Other:                         Thorough knowledge of nursing standards, principles and procedures; ability to work well with others TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Requires frequently: pushing 40 lbs; pulling 80 lbs; standing; walking; repetitive trunk rotation-standing;...