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Elara Caring is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Director Hospice for a nursing job in South Houston, Texas. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Hospice, • Discipline: RN, • Duration: Ongoing At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. Job Description: Branch Director - Hospice At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Branch Director - Hospice. Being a part of something this great, starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers. To continue to be an industry pioneer delivering unparalleled care, we need a Branch Director - Hospice with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today! Why Join the Elara Caring mission? • Work autonomy and flexible schedules, • 1:1 patient care, • Supportive and collaborative environment, • Competitive compensation package, • Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees, • Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits, • 401(K) with employer match, • Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement, • Pet insurance As a Branch Director – Hospice you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways: • Oversees the financial performance of branches falling within the Branch Director’s provider number. Implements an effective budgeting and accounting system that promotes the health and safety of the agency’s patients., • Ensures adequate staffing levels at branch locations to meet patient needs., • Ensures compliance of current Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party reimbursement regulations and changes. Identifies and reports potential payment/coverage problems., • Supervises and coordinates utilization review activities., • Participates in strategic development of Key Accounts, including participation in weekly, monthly, and quarterly review meetings, as needed., • Ensures accuracy of all public information, materials, and activities., • Maintains availability by phone as directed by company policy or regulatory requirement., • Participates in on-call rotations as scheduled., • Identifies need for changes in program and services, develops proposals for consideration by Area Vice President or other supervisors, as appropriate., • Investigates complaints and problems, ensures problem resolution and correction of deficiencies, and reports results to the Area Vice President. What is Required? • 5+ years Hospice experience, • RN license in state of operations that is current and unrestricted, • Previous leadership/management experience within a Home Health/Hospice environment, • Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), • Previous experience with Homecare HomeBase is preferred, • Demonstrated ability to manage operations, financials, and work within a matrixed environment, • Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing or related field is preferred You will report to the Area Vice President. This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities; a full job description will be provided. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families. Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9. At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location. This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities and requirements; upon request, a job description can be provided. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to . Elara Caring Job ID #JR-129189. Posted job title: Branch Director - Hospice About Elara Caring Elara Caring is one of the nation’s leading providers of home-based care with a growing footprint of 26,000 caregivers and 60,000 patients in 18 states. Whether you are new to home-based care or a seasoned in-home care professional, Elara Caring will meet you where you are and develop a unique learning plan that recognizes your experience and invests in your clinical professional journey. From our preceptor program to certification prep courses, quality assessments or management training, we care about you and your success.

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team. Job Summary The purpose of the Case Manager position is to support the physician, primary medical homes, and interdisciplinary teams. Facilitates patient care, with the underlying objective of enhancing the quality of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing the cost of care and providing timely and accurate information to payors. The role integrates and coordinates resource utilization management, care facilitation and discharge planning functions. In addition, the Case Manager helps drive change by identifying areas where performance improvement is needed (e.g., day to day workflow, education, process improvements, patient satisfaction). The position is responsible for coordinating a wide range of self management support and provides information to update and maintain relevant disease registry activity. Accountable for a designated patient caseload and plans effectively in order to meet patient needs across the continuum, provide family support, manage the length of stay, and promote efficient utilization of resources. Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; Bachelors of Nursing preferred, or graduate of an accredited Master of Social Work program Licenses/Certifications: • Current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas or, • Current and valid license as a Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of Texas required, LCSW preferred, • Certification in Case Management required within two (2) years of hire into the Case Manager position Experience / Knowledge / Skills: • Three (3) years of nursing or social work experience acute hospital-based preferred, or three (3) years of experience comparable clinical setting (i.e. ambulatory surgery center, infusion/dialysis clinic, Federally Qualified Health Clinic (FQHC), skilled nursing facility, or wound clinic)., • Experience in utilization management, case management, discharge planning or other cost/quality management program preferred, • Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills, • Demonstrated leadership skills, • Strong analytical, data management and PC skills, • Current working knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, case management, performance improvement, disease or population management and managed care reimbursement, • Understanding of pre-acute and post-acute venues of care and post-acute community resources, physician office routines, and transitional procedures for pre and post acute care. Demonstrated understanding of motivational interviewing and change management., • Strong organizational and time management skills, as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components, • Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payors, and patients and their families, • Effective oral and written communication skills Principal Accountabilities • Coordinates/facilitates patient care progression throughout the continuum., • Works collaboratively and maintains active communication with physicians, nursing and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team to effect timely, appropriate patient care., • Addresses/resolves system problems impeding diagnostic or treatment progress., • Proactively identifies and resolves delays and obstacles to discharge., • Seeks consultation from appropriate disciplines/departments as required to expedite care and facilitate discharge., • Utilizes advanced conflict resolution skills as necessary to ensure timely resolution of issues., • Collaborates with the physician and all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate care for designated case load. Monitors the patient’s progress, intervening as necessary and appropriate to ensure that the plan of care and services provided are patient focused, high quality, efficient, and cost effective., • Facilitates the following on a timely basis: Completes and reports diagnostic testing, Completes treatment plan and discharge plan, Modifies plan of care as necessary, to meet the ongoing needs of the patient, Communicates to third party payors and other relevant information to the care team., • Assigns appropriate levels of care., • Completes all required documentation in TQ screens and patient records, • Collaborates with medical staff, nursing staff, and ancillary staff to eliminate barriers to efficient delivery of care in the appropriate setting., • Completes Utilization Management and Quality Screening for assigned patients., • Applies approved clinical appropriateness criteria to monitor appropriateness of admissions and continued stays, and documents findings based on Department standards., • Identifies at-risk populations using approved screening tool and follows established reporting procedures. Monitors LOS and ancillary resource use on an ongoing basis., • Takes actions to achieve continuous improvement in both areas., • Refers cases and issues to Care Management Medical Director in compliance with Department procedures and follows up as indicated., • Communicates with Resource Center to facilitate covered day reimbursement certification for assigned patients., • Discusses payor criteria and issues on a case-by-case basis with clinical staff and follows up to resolve problems with payors as needed., • Uses quality screens to identify potential issues and forwards information to Clinical Quality Review Department., • Ensures that all elements critical to the plan of care have been communicated to the patient/family and members of the healthcare team and are documented as necessary to assure continuity of care., • Manages all aspects of discharge planning for assigned patients., • Meets directly with patient/family to assess needs and develop an individualized continuing care plan in collaboration with physician., • Collaborates and communicates with multidisciplinary team in all phases of discharge planning process, including initial patient assessment, planning, implementation, interdisciplinary collaboration, teaching and ongoing evaluation., • Ensures/maintains plan consensus from patient/family, physician and payor., • Refers appropriate cases for social work intervention based on Department criteria., • Collaborates/communicates with external case managers., • Initiates and facilitates referrals through the Resource Center for home health care, hospice, medical equipment and supplies., • Documents relevant discharge planning information in the medical record according to Department standards., • Facilitates transfer to other facilities as appropriate., • Actively participates in clinical performance improvement activities., • Assists in the collection and reporting of financial indicators including case mix, LOS, cost per case, excess days, resource utilization, readmission rates, denials and appeals., • Uses data to drive decisions and plan/implement performance improvement strategies related to case management for assigned patients, including fiscal, clinical and patient satisfaction data., • Collects, analyzes and addresses variances from the plan of care/care path with physician and/or other members of the healthcare team., • Uses concurrent variance data to drive practice changes and positively impact outcomes., • Collects delay and other data for specific performance and/or outcome indicators as determined by Director of Outcomes Management. Documents key clinical path variances and outcomes which relate to areas of direct responsibility (e.g., discharge planning)., • Uses pathway data in collaboration with other disciplines to ensure effective patient management concurrently., • Leads the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of clinical pathways and other Case management tools as a member of the clinical resource/team., • Assists in compilation of physician profile data regarding LOS, resource utilization, denied days, costs, case mix index, patient satisfaction and quality indicators (e.g., readmission rates, unplanned return to OR, etc.), • Acts as preceptor/mentor to new hires., • Assists in development of orientation schedule and helps identify individual needs for learning., • Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service., • Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff., • Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues., • Other duties as assigned.

Description Introduction North Cypress Surgery Center is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently. Are you passionate about delivering patient-centered care? Submit your application for Operating Room Nurse - Surgery Center position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient. Benefits North Cypress Surgery Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation., • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more., • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing, • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock, • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance., • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more, • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts, • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships, • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships), • Colleague recognition program, • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence), • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. You contribute to our success let us contribute to yours! Whether you choose to focus on bedside care, a leadership or C-suite role, shape business and operational outcomes, or work to deliver clinical excellence behind the scenes in data science, case management or transfer centers. Unlock your potential at North Cypress Surgery Center! Job Summary and Qualifications We are seeking an Operating Room Nurse for our ambulatory surgery center who demonstrates the values of our company by caring like family. You will be an amazing addition to our team by contributing your expertise in the circulating or scrub role. You will ensure safe and effective nursing care until your patient is transferred from your care to recovery. What you will do in this role: • Oversee the instrument and equipment set-up for your OR, including utilization of preference cards and ability to anticipate your surgeons needs, • Coordinate and oversee your room during a case as the circulator, • You will facilitate effective and efficient transition between surgical procedures, • Utilize appropriate body mechanics in moving your patients to stretchers and OR tables to prevent injury, • Manage your patients care and medication, including assistance with anesthesia, • Consistently review your charts for completeness, in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedure Qualifications you will need: • Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing, • Minimum 1 year of experience in an operating room setting, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center, • Active RN license as required by state of employment or appropriate compact licensure, • Valid BCLS Certification upon employment ***online certification not acceptable, • ACLS as required by facility, • CNOR certification preferred Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Operating Room Nurse - Surgery Center opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #ASDAFHP

Job DescriptionSalary: Medical Assistant Job Summary The Medical Assistant functions under the direction and supervision of the Operations Director, providing safe and effective patient care. The Medical Assistant helps patient by greeting and helping them; scheduling appointments; maintaining records and accounts and providing information, services and assistance. The Medical Assistant has direct responsibility to ensure that all care performed and tasks delegated are provided in accordance with this clinic's policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulations. Job Specific Accountabilities The statements below describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to be a complete list of all duties, and additional responsibilities may be delegated as required by the facility manager. • Applies assessment, planning, implementation/intervention and evaluation to meet individual patient and facility needs. Follows all patient specific and facility level policies, procedures and regulations., • Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history, medications and quality data; confirming purpose of visit., • Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight and temperature; reporting patient history summary; review medications., • Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting patients and visitors, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries., • Optimizes patients' satisfaction, provider time, and treatment room utilization by scheduling appointments in person or by telephone., • Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying provider of patient's arrival; reviewing service delivery compared to schedule; reminding provider of service delays., • Comforts patients by anticipating patients' anxieties; answering patients' questions; maintaining the reception area., • Ensures availability of treatment information by filing and retrieving patient records., • Maintains patient accounts and obtains revenue by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information; recording and collecting patient charges; controlling credit extended to patients., • Maintains business office inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; scheduling equipment service and repairs., • Protects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information., • Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes., • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed, • Saves physician/nurse practitioner's time by helping with office procedures, • Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential., • Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions., • Schedules procedures and verifies times with patients, prepares charts, pre-admission and consent forms., • Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations., • Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs., • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications., • Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements., • Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments., • Documents all pertinent facility and patient data, assessments, and evaluations in medical record according to policy and procedure., • Provides accurate and timely patient data to associate in charge to ensure safety of patient and environment., • Maintains copay logs and delivers collected copays to be deposited., • Ensures facility is opened and closed in a timely manner in accordance to business operations hours., • Schedules lab tests in accordance with lab tech presence at the facility., • Performs blood draws in the absence of lab personnel or when necessary., • Maintains facility lobby and rooms to ensure equipment is functioning properly and patient areas are neat and clean., • Communicates with management and billing department regarding patient billing concerns., • Check all incoming mail and address/deliver to appropriate parties, • Serves as a MA for physician partners; check in patients and collect their copays., • Complete insurance prior authorizations for patient visits and procedures., • Performs all Medical Assistant duties for clinic when needed including clinic preparation, confirmation calls, insurance verification and authorizations, quality reporting, and document uploads among other duties., • Process medical record requests, • Maintains training on computer systems, EMRs and other office software/hardware., • Other duties as assigned Core Responsibilities Associates of this clinic must consistently exhibit behaviors that enhance professional conduct and reflect the mission, standards of conduct and business ethics, work rules, values and philosophy of this clinic. • PATIENT/CUSTOMER FOCUS: Effectively meeting patient/customer needs; building productive patient/customer relationships; taking responsibility for patient/customer satisfaction and loyalty., • BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL TEAM: Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitating the completion of team goals., • WORK STANDARDS: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self- imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed., • COMMUNICATION: Conveying information and ideas to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message., • DECISION MAKING: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences., • CONFIDENTIALITY: Adheres to policies/procedures concerning associate and customer confidentiality and release of information. Practices discretion in all discussions with and about associates and patients. Maintains confidentiality regarding clinic information Qualifications for the Medical Assistant Education and Experience: • At least 1 year experience Required, • Must be bilingual. Skills and Abilities: • Strong clinical and leadership skills, • Ability to organize and establish priorities to perform assigned duties in an effective and 3 efficient manner, • Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English, • Ability to perform basic mathematical functions, • Ability to use reasonable care in carrying out verbal and written instruction., • Multi-tasking, Flexibility, Telephone Skills, Customer Service, Time Management, Organization, Attention to Detail, Scheduling, Word Processing, Professionalism, Quality Focus, Supply Management, Verbal Communication, Infection Control, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Organization, Customer Focus, Confidentiality, Bedside Manner, Medical Teamwork

Job Description CorVel Corporation is hiring a caring, self-motivated, energetic and independent registered nurse to fill a Medical Case Manager position in <>. Work from home, and on the road. Monday – Friday, regular business hours. As a Medical Case Manager you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of injured workers and their families. Your responsibilities include working closely with injured workers to facilitate their recovery. You will work collaboratively with the patient, their family, medical providers, members of our team, and others. This is a heavy local travel role responsible for working with a caseload of workers compensation injured workers within a defined jurisdiction. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides Medical Case Management to individuals through in person and telephonic communications with the patient, physician, other health care providers, employer and others., • Utilizes their medical and nursing knowledge to discuss the current treatment plan with the physician and discuss alternate treatment plans., • Evaluates patient’s treatment plan for appropriateness, medical necessity, and cost effectiveness., • Provides assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient’s progress., • Attends doctors, other providers, home and in some cases, attorney’s visits., • Attends hospital and/or long-term facility discharge planning conferences, et cetera for the purpose of determining appropriateness of care and developing an effective long-term care strategy. Initial home visit for initial evaluation., • Implements care such as negotiation the delivery of durable medical equipment and nursing services., • This role requires regular travel, dependent on the injured worker’s injuries and needs. The employee must be available for local travel up to approximately 60% of the work week/month, • This role may require overnight travel. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: • Effective communication and multi-tasking skills in a high-volume, fast-paced, team-oriented environment., • Experience as a RN, Medical Case Manager is ideal, or a clinical background in orthopedics, neurology, or rehabilitation is preferred., • Ability to meet with the patient, their physicians, other healthcare providers, attorneys, and advisors/clients and coworkers., • A cost containment background, such as utilization review or managed care is helpful., • Strong interpersonal, time management and organizational skills., • Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Office including Excel spreadsheets., • Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: • Graduate of accredited school of nursing., • Current RN Licensure in state of operation., • Certification as a CCM, CIRS, or other Case Management certifications are preferred., • A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to assigned locations is required. PAY RANGE: CorVel uses a market based approach to pay and our salary ranges may vary depending on your location. Pay rates are established taking into account the following factors: federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements, the geographic location differential, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, internal employee equity, and market conditions. Our ranges may be modified at any time. For leveled roles (I, II, III, Senior, Lead, etc.) new hires may be slotted into a different level, either up or down, based on assessment during interview process taking into consideration experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. The level may impact the salary range and these adjustments would be clarified during the offer process. Pay Range: $62,306 – $93,123 A list of our benefit offerings can be found on our CorVel website: CorVel Careers | Opportunities in Risk Management In general, our opportunities will be posted for up to 1 year from date of posting, or until we have selected candidate(s) to fulfill the opening, whichever comes first. About CorVel – Medical Case Managers CorVel, a certified Great Place to Work® Company, is a national provider of industry-leading risk management solutions for the workers’ compensation, auto, health and disability management industries. CorVel was founded in 1987 and has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange since 1991. Our continual investment in human capital and technology enable us to deliver the most innovative and integrated solutions to our clients. We are a stable and growing company with a strong, supportive culture and plenty of career advancement opportunities. Over 4,000 people working across the United States embrace our core values of Accountability, Commitment, Excellence, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE-IT!). A comprehensive benefits package is available for full-time regular employees and includes Medical (HDHP) w/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account Options, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Pre-paid Legal Insurance, Parking and Transit FSA accounts, 401K, ROTH 401K, and paid time off. In addition, Medical Case Managers are eligible for bonus and will be provided state-of-the-art technological devices to ensure ready access to CorVel’s proprietary Case Management application, enabling staff to retrieve documents on the go and log activities as they occur. CorVel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. #LI-Remote

Job Description Calling all candidates who want to be part of a fun and growing team! Paradigm Healthcare is seeking a motivated LVN/RN to join our team as MDS Coordinator! Job Duties • Maintain the current MDS status of each resident, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as the facility’s policies and procedures, • Schedule residents for appropriate OBRA, Medicare PPS, and/or Medicaid required assessments and communicate the schedule to all other departments and families, as required, • Monitor clinical systems for changes in resident condition that may affect the MDS process and scheduling and respond to changes in resident’s condition by coordinating MDS reassessment and re-evaluation of the plan of care, • Strategically set assessment reference date (ARD), in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, to capture needs, care, and services delivered to most accurately reflect the status of the resident, • Complete sections of MDS and CAAs accurately in accordance with policies, procedures, and guidelines, • Coordinate and attend daily Casemix Meetings, weekly Utilization Review Meetings, and monthly Triple Check Meetings, • Maintain assessments on the active clinical record for a minimum period of 15 months per Federal Regulations, • Electronically transmit MDS data to the state in accordance with regulation and facility standards, policies, and procedures, • Have knowledge of and utilize the facility’s written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department, • Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed, • Participate in developing, evaluating, revising, and implementing a plan of care for each resident to achieve and maintain the highest practicable level of wellbeing possible., • Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access the facility’s information system, • Provide education to residents/families/caregivers when the need arises, or as directed by Administration and/or physician, • Provides prompt emergency support measures, including CPR, in accordance with physician orders, resident/family wishes, advance directives, and facility policies and procedures. Benefits • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Life insurance, • Paid time off, • Referral program, • Vision insurance Required Education and Experience • Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse in the State, • A Registered Nurse License is preferred., • 2 years’ experience in Long-Term Care experience preferred., • Six (6) months of experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred., • 2 years’ experience in RAI process completion preferred., • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action., • Must be able to demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and maintain a positive and professional attitude., • Strong utilization knowledge of Point Click Care, preferred., • Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet)., • Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Paradigm Healthcare was founded on the belief that by empowering each other, we can achieve more and provide better care to every patient we serve. We believe in taking a fundamental and basic human approach to our business, keeping it simple, real and to the point. We believe that by building an empowered team who knows the value they hold, we can provide an unparalleled level of care to the residents who count on us.

Job Description Position Overview: The Registered Nurse is responsible for supporting and maintaining the clinical practice by upholding established policies, procedures, objectives, quality improvement, and safety. Coordinates with other clinical team members, physicians, and physician assistants to ensure comprehensive patient care. Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities: • The Registered Nurse has the responsibility to carry out duties as directed by My Houston Surgeons., • Communicates on a regular basis with the designated My Houston Surgeons Supervisor(s)., • Follows and always maintains patient confidentiality appropriate with HIPAA compliance standards., • Consults and coordinates with health care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans utilizing research, clinical experience, and client history., • Performs comprehensive patient care and assessment including but not limited to pre- and post-operative evaluation, medical history review, medication reconciliation and administration, and other patient care duties as needed., • Functions as preoperative nurse, intraoperative circulating nurse, post anesthesia care nurse, and clinical nurse as needed for efficient patient care and flow of practice., • Maintains accurate, detailed patient records by ensuring operating room documentation is appropriately completed and input into patients’ medical records., • Conducts pre-op phone calls for patients having surgery in office operating room., • Participates in cleaning/turning over the office operating room after surgical cases., • Participates in cleaning and appropriate care of procedure devices., • Performs nurse to nurse narcotic counts daily as assigned by OR Manager., • Ensures that stock levels for the operating room, pre-operating area, post anesthesia care unit, and clinical area are at appropriate par levels and initiates communication to Purchasing Coordinator as needed. This includes, but is not limited to anesthesia supplies, narcotic drugs, other drugs, and all other supplies necessary to operate these areas., • Performs patient care procedures under the supervision of attending physician to include, but not limited to Profound, Viveve, Fraxel, etc., • Oversees general operational flow of OR staffing and cases to include daily assignments, breaks, lunches, and physician chaperones., • Maintains AAAASF certification for the office operating room by assisting with any projects that are necessary to complete for this certification., • Assists scrub tech and Physicians Assistant’s with ensuring that specific instruments are available for offsite surgeries and coordinates delivery and return of said instruments., • Coordinates utilization of any outside resources, testing, counseling, referrals, etc. for complete patient care., • Accesses hospital information systems as needed to obtain necessary patient information., • Attends training sessions as needed to increase knowledge base and skill level., • Participates in annual competency training sessions as designated by My Houston Surgeons supervisor(s)., • As assigned by My Houston Surgeons, ensures kitchen is cleaned completely and all food put away at the end of each day; on Friday’s that a deep clean of kitchen and refrigerators are completed., • Other duties as assigned by My Houston Surgeons supervisors and physicians., • Alerts Supervisor(s) and seeks assistance when an activity or process change within the clinic changes or deviates from the current process, • Assist physicians during in-office procedures as needed., • Maintains accurate, detailed patient records by ensuring clinic notes are current and diagnosis codes are correct., • Ensures that all prior authorization and refill medication requests are addressed in a timely manner., • Administrative tasks to include filing, scanning, shredding, faxing, copying, mailing, data entry, etc as needed., • Alerts Supervisor(s) and seeks assistance when an activity or process change within the clinic changes or deviates from the current process, • Assist physicians during in-office procedures as needed., • Maintains accurate, detailed patient records by ensuring clinic notes are current and diagnosis codes are correct., • Ensures that all prior authorization and refill medication requests are addressed in a timely manner., • Associate Degree in nursing necessary; Bachelor’s in nursing preferred, • 1-2 years of related clinical experience; pre-op/PACU/Nurse circulator preferred, • ACLS/BLS certified Core Competencies: • Excellent interpersonal skills to include maintaining confidentiality, exhibiting objectivity and openness to other’s views, • Excellent critical thinking, judgement, and decision-making skills, • Excellent organizational skills, • Customer service orientation and social perceptiveness are a must, • Detail oriented; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness while looking for ways to improve & promote quality, • Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all team members to include listening, obtaining clarification, and responding appropriately to questions, • Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships to promote a team environment, • Ability to work independently with speed and accuracy, • Always maintain professional appearance and performance, • Treats everyone with respect; upholds integrity, ethics, and organizational values, • Dependable and punctual to work; ensuring work responsibilities are covered when absent. Cooperative, positive, courteous, and professional behavior and conduct is an essential function of every position. All employees must be able to work with others beyond giving and receiving instructions. This includes getting along with coworkers, peers, and management without exhibiting behavior extremes. Job functions may require personal leadership skills such as conflict resolution, negotiating, instructing, persuading, speaking with others as well as responding appropriately to job performance feedback from the Supervisor(s). Additionally, the information contained in this job description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

Job Description Director of Case Management Houston, Texas The Director of Case Management provides strategic leadership and direction for all Case Management activities, ensuring seamless collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, and hospital leadership. The Director of Case Management is pivotal in planning, managing, and evaluating Case Management departments, driving the development and implementation of standardized workflows and systems to optimize patient care and achieve organizational goals. The Director also contributes to establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success in Care Coordination, regulatory compliance, and leadership development. Qualifications: • Registered Nurse required, • Master's Degree or must be able to obtain one in two years required, • Bachelor Degree in Nursing required in addition to Master's Degree, • Coordinates and supervises the duties of the clinical Case Managers and Social Workers, • Promotes quality patient care outcomes while supporting appropriate Utilization/Resources Management, • Facilitates the multidisciplinary Case Management process by coordinating the development and implementation of tools and systems for effective, efficient Case Management If this opportunity is of interest or know someone that would be interested, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience Michelle Boeckmann | President Case Management Recruitment Direct Dial 615-465-0292 A member of the Sanford Rose Associates® network of offices America's Best Professional Recruiting Firms | Forbes 2025 Top 10 U.S. Search Firm – Executive Search Review