Director of Observation Unit
Director of Observation Unit The Observation Care Center (OCC) is a 19 bed, 23 hour outpatient observation center for the acute care of patients with minimal co-morbidities, with specific problems needing short term care to determine if they would benefit from further treatment as a hospital inpatient, or if they are able to be discharged from the hospital.
The Observation Care Center receives patients from the Emergency Care Center, Transferring facilities, and directly from physician's offices.
Appropriate medical symptoms/disorders for the OCC include, but are not limited to:
Migraine Headache, Back-pain, Renal Colic, Shortness of breath, Disorientation or change in mental status, Abdominal pain, Dehydration, Nausea and Vomiting.
The unit has the capability for remote telemetry monitoring.
The OCC care-team works closely with physicians to constantly evaluate the status of patients to make determinations about their care and appropriate disposition.
The team works closely with case management and physician advisors to determine proper status of patients and placement within the facility.
Patients who are able to be treated as an outpatient without admission to inpatient areas are discharged as soon as possible.
Our Client Our Client is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating healthy lives for patients and communities.
They are the region's preferred healthcare provider for patient satisfaction, advanced technology and quality initiatives.
The Area The largest community in east Texas with approximately 100,000 residents, the city offers cultural diversity, quality education and health care, easy access to large metropolitan areas, and abundant recreational opportunities.
The city is a community offering all the conveniences of a big city area but with a more relaxed lifestyleRequirements Texas RN license Current BCLS and ACLS; if not current must obtain within first 30 days of hire Bachelor's Degree in Nursing 3 to 5 years clinical experience; prefer 1 to 3 years management experience in related areas of nursing Must be able to utilize computer programs such as Word, Excel, and Power Point Must possess effective communication skills and the ability to analyze and interpret data Job ID:
10908.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Observation Care Center receives patients from the Emergency Care Center, Transferring facilities, and directly from physician's offices.
Appropriate medical symptoms/disorders for the OCC include, but are not limited to:
Migraine Headache, Back-pain, Renal Colic, Shortness of breath, Disorientation or change in mental status, Abdominal pain, Dehydration, Nausea and Vomiting.
The unit has the capability for remote telemetry monitoring.
The OCC care-team works closely with physicians to constantly evaluate the status of patients to make determinations about their care and appropriate disposition.
The team works closely with case management and physician advisors to determine proper status of patients and placement within the facility.
Patients who are able to be treated as an outpatient without admission to inpatient areas are discharged as soon as possible.
Our Client Our Client is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating healthy lives for patients and communities.
They are the region's preferred healthcare provider for patient satisfaction, advanced technology and quality initiatives.
The Area The largest community in east Texas with approximately 100,000 residents, the city offers cultural diversity, quality education and health care, easy access to large metropolitan areas, and abundant recreational opportunities.
The city is a community offering all the conveniences of a big city area but with a more relaxed lifestyleRequirements Texas RN license Current BCLS and ACLS; if not current must obtain within first 30 days of hire Bachelor's Degree in Nursing 3 to 5 years clinical experience; prefer 1 to 3 years management experience in related areas of nursing Must be able to utilize computer programs such as Word, Excel, and Power Point Must possess effective communication skills and the ability to analyze and interpret data Job ID:
10908.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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