Job Openings at Coalinga Regional Medical Center

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Human Resources
Coalinga Regional Medical Center
1191 Phelps Avenue
Coalinga, CA 93210
Phone: (559) 935-6420
Fax: (559) 935-6512

Please fax or email your application to jobs@coalingahospital.com
Resumes are not accepted without an application.

Employment Application

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Certified Coder
Full Time

Under general direction of the Health Information Manager, this position is responsible for coding and abstracting inpatient and outpatient medical records. The Certified Coder must have a thorough understanding of the content of the medical record in order to be able to locate information to support or provide specificity for coding. The incumbent must be trained in the anatomy and physiology of the human body and disease processes in order to understand the etiology, pathology, symptoms, signs, diagnostic studies, treatment modalities and prognosis of diseases and procedures to be coded. The Certified Coder works as part of a team to achieve the best quality patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS :
1. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required
2. High School graduate or equivalent
3. 2+ year of certified coding experience required
4. Demonstrated understanding of health care systems, information systems and preparation of statistical data
5. 10 key by touch
6. Typing: 40-50 wpm
7. MS Word, Excel and Outlook skills
8. Membership and participation in professional organizations (AHIMA)
9. Ability to work effectively with physicians and ancillary departments
10. Maintains composure while recognizing the need for immediate response to true emergencies
11. Demonstrates maturity and creativity in problem solving
12. Ability to work under pressure and with time constraints
13. 3M coder experience preferred
14. Recent graduates with Health Information experience may be considered
15. 15. Healthland (previously Dairyland) or similar software skills preferred; and/or
16. Any combination of qualifying experience and/or training that matches the above listed qualifications

Reports to: Health Information Manager

Employment Application

Clinical Lab Scientist
Full Time – Sunday thru Thursday PM shift

Performs all laboratory tests necessary for diagnosis and treatment of patients at the request of attending physician(s). Is responsible for reporting results, which are accurate as substantiated by the use of appropriate controls. Performs and demonstrates proficiency testing and understands the routine procedures for all areas of the clinical laboratory with minimal supervision. Maintains all instrumentation as scheduled and participates in QA process. Responds to critical results by notifying caregivers. Understands and adheres to safety, regulatory and compliance mandates.

QUALIFICATIONS :
1. Current Clinical Laboratory Scientist License from CA DHS LFS
2. Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory or related science
3. 1 year of hospital clinical training
4. 2+ years as a CLS
5. Generalist work experience
6. Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule
7. Working knowledge of hematology, chemistry, urinalysis and blood bank.
8. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
9. Any combination of qualifying education and/or experience that matches the above listed qualifications.

Reports To: Laboratory Manager

Employment Application

Dietician
Full Time Regular – Exempt

The Dietician is responsible for providing dietary/nutritional consultation to the clinical staff, patient and family in accord with the interdisciplinary plan of care. Directs and supervises entire dietary operation of CRMC. Responsible to Directors of Nursing for carrying out appropriate feeding methods/formula or meal patterns. Plans menus, provides dietary counseling and complete nutrition assessments. Oversees a wide variety of administrative, fiscal and technical activities to ensure the efficient operation of the Dietary Department.

QUALIFICATIONS :
1. Baccalaureate degree in Nutrition from an accredited university OR comparable verifiable training/experience
2. Minimum of one year of experience in a health care setting
3. Experience in working with patients who have dietary problems related to illness
4. Previous work with terminally ill patients/families is preferred
5. Current state licensure in California. Preferred membership to the American Dietetic Association
6. Must demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, flexibility and initiative
7. Continued state or board certified education

Reports to: Administrator/CEO
Employees Supervised:Dietary Staff

Employment Application

Lab Assistant (Phlebotomist)
Per Diem only

Performs phlebotomy, laboratory order entry, pre and post analytical processing, cleaning and stocking, clerical functions and additional tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :
1. Must have a current California State Phlebotomy license
2. 2+ years of experience
3. Must meet the venipuncture requirements of the California Business and Professions Code and the California Administrative Code

Reports to: Laboratory Manager

Employment Application

LVN – Skilled Nursing Facility
1 Full Time Night Shift Opening – Maple Road Campus

Functions independently in performing the nursing process through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of safe therapeutic care for patient’s overt and covert needs and/or complications of treatment in the Skilled Nursing Facility.

QUALIFICATIONS :
1. Current California LVN licensure in good standing
2. Current CPR certification
3. IV Certification preferred
4. At least two years of recent experience with Skilled Nursing Facilities and specifically Title 22 regulations
6. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, residents, family members and visitors
7. Flexible, mature individual who is capable of decision-making and problem solving
8. Maintains composure while recognizing the need for immediate response to true emergencies
9. Ability to exhibit calmness, kindness and empathy in a customer-service oriented fashion to all staff, residents, family members and visitors to CRMC
10. Any combination of education and experience that fulfill the above requirements

Reports to:Director of Nursing - SNF

Employment Application

Nurse Manager - Acute
Full Time - Monday thru Friday 8:00am – 4:30p

Under the direction of the Director of Patient Services, the incumbent is responsible for assessing, planning, implementation and evaluating the overall operation of the ER and MedSurg units on a 24 hour basis. Responsible for maintaining compliance with all State and Federal regulations. Develops performance improvement programs. Responsible for supervision of ER and MedSurg staff and establishing staffing patterns. Provides training and staff development. Utilizes appropriate problem solving, communication and delegation techniques. Various fiscal and administrative responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS :
1. Graduated from an Accredited School of Nursing program
2. Current RN license to practice in California
3. ACLS certification required
4. CPR certification required
5. Minimum of five years of acute care experience within the past ten years in an accredited hospital
6. Minimum of one year of management experience reflecting increasing responsibilities
7. Ability to demonstrate strong leadership and effective problem solving skills
8. Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
9. Any combination of qualifying education and/or experience that meets the above minimum requirements

Reports To:Director of Patient Services
Employees Supervised: Assigned Staff

Employment Application

Nurse Practitioner
Full Time - 12 hour shifts
Operation Hours: Monday thru Saturday 8am – 8pm

This position is for a brand new Rural Health Clinic at Coalinga Regional Medical Center. The Nurse Practitioner assumes primary health care of specific patients under the direction of the Rural Health Clinic Medical Director. The incumbent follows established nursing standards, procedures and practices and gives specific patient care directions to nursing staff. The Nurse Practitioner will examine patients, perform comprehensive physical examinations, administer or order diagnostic tests, develop and implement patient management plans, document progress notes, as well as performing appropriate charting and other documentation. The Nurse Practitioner will also treat common episodic and health care conditions with an emphasis on health maintenance and disease prevention.

QUALIFICATIONS :
1. Can provide documentation of a minimum of 600 hours or postgraduate onsite supervised primary care experience within the past three years in the pediatric age group to be served. Supervision of the 600 hours must have been by a family practice or pediatric physician or an internal medicine specialist who serves children 14 years of age and older. The documentation for this requirement may be, at a minimum, provided in up-to-date curriculum vitae
2. Current and valid California State RN and Nurse Practitioner license
3. Possess written protocols that describe the review process by the physician of record when examination findings are suspect or abnormal
4. ACLS certificate required
5. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
6. Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred
7. Experience in nursing management, out patient preferred
8. At least two years of experience preferred in a family practice setting
9. Knowledge of rural health clinics, billing and office set up
10. Bilingual candidates preferred
11. Ability to constantly stand, walk, turn, stoop, bend, stretch and lift to assist patients
12. Finger and hand dexterity to handle delicate instruments and other equipment
13. Good visual and hearing ability to detect change in patient’s condition
14. Must be able to exhibit kindness, patience and tact when dealing with patients, families and visitors
15. Any combination of qualifying education and/or experience that matches the above listed qualifications

Reports To: Rural Health Clinic Medical Director

Employment Application

Physician’s Assistant
Full Time - 12 hour shifts
Operation Hours: Monday thru Saturday 8am – 8pm

This position is for a brand new Rural Health Clinic at Coalinga Regional Medical Center. The Physician’s Assistant assumes primary health care of specific patients under the direction of the Rural Health Clinic Medical Director. The incumbent follows established standards, procedures and practices and gives specific patient care directions to nursing staff. The Physician’s Assistant will examine patients, perform comprehensive physical examinations, administer or order diagnostic tests, develop and implement patient management plans, document progress notes, as well as performing appropriate charting and other documentation. The Physician’s Assistant will also perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care.

QUALIFICATIONS :
1. Certification as a Physician’s Assistant by the California Medical Board, or holds certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants
as a "P-A-C"
2. ACLS certificate required
3. Can provide documentation of a minimum of 600 hours or equivalent of post-graduate onsite, supervised primary care experience within the past three years. Supervision of the 600 hours must have been by a family practice or pediatric physician or an internal medicine specialist who serves children 14 years of age and older
4. Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
5. At least two years of experience preferred in a family practice setting
6. Knowledge of rural health clinics, billing and office set up
7. Bilingual candidates preferred
8. Ability to constantly stand, walk, turn, stoop, bend, stretch and lift to assist patients
8. Finger and hand dexterity to handle delicate instruments and other equipment
10. Good visual and hearing ability to detect change in patient’s condition
11. Must be able to exhibit kindness, patience and tact when dealing with patients, families and visitors
12. Any combination of qualifying education and/or experience that matches the above listed qualifications

Reports to: Rural Health Clinic Medical Director

Employment Application

Respiratory Care Practitioner
Per Diem Only (potential for full-time)

Under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Manager and upon request of the Physician, Nursing and Ancillary services, performs the activities of a Respiratory Therapist in therapy procedures, the Blood Gas laboratory and diagnosis; sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness.

QUALIFICATIONS :
1. Current California Respiratory Care Practitioner California License
2. Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care Practitioner program
3. 5+ years experience in ER or OR
4. Ability to perform EKGs and ABGs
5. CPR certification at time of hire and renewed every year
6. Must demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, flexibility and initiative
7. Strong verbal and written skills
8. Any combination of qualifying experience and/or training that matches above listed qualifications

Reports To: Respiratory Therapy Manager
Employees Supervised: None

Employment Application

RN – ER
Full Time
Must be available night shifts, weekends and holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS :
1. Graduated from an Accredited School of Nursing program
2. Current RN license to practice in California
3. Minimum of one-year Emergency Room experience within the past two years
4. Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) certification required
5. CPR required
6. Strong communication and computer skills
7. Ability to participate in developing and implementing strategies to address opportunities for improving nursing care
8. Any combination of education and experience that fulfill the above requirements

Reports To: Acute Nurse Manager
Employees Supervised: Assigned Staff

Employment Application

RN - OR
Part Time or Per Diem
Two positions available

Coordinates the total care of the patient in the Surgical Suite, using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assists surgeons and other personnel before, during and after each surgical procedure.

QUALIFICATIONS :
1. Graduated from an Accredited School of Nursing program.
2. Current RN license to practice in California.
3. CPR certification
4. At least five years of recent acute care experience
5. At least two years of experience in OR
6. Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) certification required
7. Any combination of qualifying education and/or experience that matches the above listed qualifications.

Reports To: Director of Patient Services
Employees Supervised: Assigned Staff

Employment Application

RN – Skilled Nursing Facility
Full Time Day Shift (M-F, 8 hour shifts)
Per Diem – Weekends and On Call

Supervises all SNF nursing staff. Functions independently in performing the nursing process through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of safe therapeutic care for patient’s overt and covert needs and/or complications of treatment during his/her assigned shift. Is accountable and responsible for patient care provided by assigned nursing staff.

QUALIFICATIONS :
1. Graduated from an Accredited School of Nursing program.
2. Current RN license to practice in California.
3. Previous supervisory experience required.
4. CPR certification within three months of employment.
5. IV certification within three months of employment.
6. Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) certification required within twelve months.
7. Ability to read, write and understand the English language.
8. Strong communication and leadership skills.

Reports To: Director of Nursing - SNF
Employees Supervised: Assigned Staff

Employment Application

Speech Pathologist
Per Diem only

Responsible for consultation and direction of speech pathology in the Skilled Nursing Facility. Performs diagnostic evaluations of residents with communication disorders. Administers speech and language treatment to residents. Interprets findings and treatment to resident’s families, teachers or other concerned parties. Provides guidance and counseling. Plans and conducts remedial programs designed to improve or restore communicative facility. Administers treatment in individual or group sessions with residents. May refer residents to specialists in medicine, dentistry, psychology, education or related areas. Keeps abreast of developments in the field of speech therapy by attending professional seminars and workshops.

QUALIFICATIONS :
1. Current California State Speech Language Pathologist license
2. Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology/Therapy
3. 3 or more years of previous experience in all aspects of speech pathology/therapy
4. Ability to communicate effectively with various levels of staff
5. Must exhibited energy, enthusiasm, creativity, tact, sympathy, patience and understanding
6. Understands group and family dynamics
7. Knowledge of Medicare/Medi-Cal regulations, Patient’s Rights as well as California Consent Laws
8. Proficiency with computer and all necessary applications
9. Any combination of qualifying experience and/or training that matches the above listed qualifications

Reports To: Director of Nursing/Director of Patient Services

Employment Application