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Medical Assistant

Jackson Healthcare El Paso, TX

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Overview

Jackson Healthcare and our family of companies provide healthcare systems, hospitals and medical facilities of all sizes with the skilled and specialized labor and technologies they need to deliver high quality patient care and achieve the best possible outcomes while connecting healthcare professionals to the temporary engagements, contract assignments and permanent placement employment opportunities they desire.

Headquartered in metro Atlanta, we’re powered by more than 1,500 associates and over 7,500 clinician providers covering all 50 U.S. states.

Our mission is to improve the delivery of patient care and the lives of everyone we touch. This includes the patients, clinicians and healthcare executives we work with through our companies every day, as well as our communities, the nonprofit organizations we support and each associate who is part of our family.

We’re always looking to add new talent to our teams. We value diverse professionals at all levels and across multiple disciplines and areas of expertise, who have strong leadership skills, align with our culture, and are committed to excellence.

The incumbent supports the delivery of medical care services for detainees held in the custody of ICE at a detention facility through their role as a medical assistant.

Patients served may be adult men and women and children. The incumbent’s scope of practice will delineate the specific clinical duties performed to support the health care mission.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Degree issuing institution and or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

1. Minimum Education : high school diploma or general educational development (GED) test diploma.

2. Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program located in a State, or a U.S. Territory.

3. One year of experience as a medical assistant in a clinical setting (preferred, not required).

4. Experience in a detention / correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not required).

REQURED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

1. Active, unrestricted certification as a Medical Assistant. Certified by one of the following :

a. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical

Assistants (AAMA),

b. Registered Medical Assistant by the American Society of Medical Technologists (AMT),

c. Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Health career

Association (NHA),

d. National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by the National Center for

Competency Testing (NCCT), or

e. National Registered title of Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) by the National Health Association for Health Professionals.

2. Must have and maintain one of the following certifications : Basic Life Support for health care providers through the American Heart Association®, CPR for the professional rescuer through the American Red Cross or the American Safety and Health Institute.

3. Experience in a detention / correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not required).

ATTRIBUTES AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

1. Strong oral and written communication skills.

2. Excellent interpersonal skills.

3. Critical thinking skills.

4. Cultural competence to be able to serve a diverse patient population.

5. Integrity and honesty.

6. High degree of independence, initiative, and follow-through on sensitive and complex issues.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Ability and proficiency to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.

2. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.

3. Ability to utilize telephone, video and in-person interpreter services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language understandable by patients being provided medical care.

4. Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.

5. Ability to communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) in order to develop positive rapport with patients, co-workers and other stakeholders.

6. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.

7. Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web-based training and communications.

8. Moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.

9. Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA / Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides direct care to patients throughout the lifespan in adherence to the defined Scope of Practice.

2. Completes all required competency assessments successfully and updates annually and / or as requested and attends all required training and completes successfully.

3. Performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice and certification.

4. Provides patient care under the supervision of licensed health care staff to include the registered nurse (RN), nurse practitioners (NP), physician assistant (PA), physician, dentist, psychiatrist, pharmacist, or behavioral health provider (BHP).

5. Responds to health emergencies as directed by licensed health care staff.

6. Asks patient health questions as directed by licensed health care staff.

7. Completes required health documentation in the electronic health record.

8. Prepares patient and examination room for health evaluation by licensed health care staff.

9. Performs tasks for outpatient health care to include :

a : Vital Signs

b. Fingerstick glucose checks

c. Urinalysis, urine pregnancy test, urine drug screening, and other CLIA-waived

tests performed at the facility.

d. Rapid flu and strep testing.

e. Phlebotomy

f. Peak flow test

g. Infant length / weight / head circumference

h. Electrocardiogram

i. Sterile set up and clean up for minor outpatient surgical procedures.

j. Sterilization, packaging, and / or disposal of medical instruments.

k. Management of medical waste as per requirements.

l. Administration of basic first aid.

m. Dressing changes as ordered by licensed health staff.

n. Administration of immunizations

o. Serving as chaperone during patient examinations.

p. Serving as scribe for patient health care encounters.

q. Administration of medications via topical, oral, intra-muscular, intra-dermal, and nasally as ordered by licensed health staff.

r. Other assigned duties within scope of practice

10. Performs required quality assurance testing and manages inventory as required :

a. Maintains laboratory supplies and equipment

b. Assists administrative leadership in required supply ordering processes

c. Perform required quality testing on CLIA waived equipment and maintain

appropriate testing logs

11. Performs support tasks in the health clinic to ensure cleanliness and of medical equipment

and furniture :

a. Attends to safety and hygienic requirements and tasks to ensure a safe and clean working environment at all times.

b. Attends to required tasks to that equipment, clinic room supplies, inventory, and logs are clean, functional, and up to date.

c. Record refrigerator temperatures.

12. Performs medication administration and assists with pharmacy tasks.

a. Delivers keep on person medication to patients and obtains appropriate detainee signature documenting receipt of items.

b. Administers medication via pill line and documents appropriately in the

medication administration record.

13. Professionally manages clinic telephone calls to include taking messages, transferring telephone calls appropriately, and alerting appropriate licensed health staff immediately for calls of an urgent nature.

14. Performs all record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and position.

15. Transcribes patient clinical encounter information in the health record for other health staff.

16. Maintains functional proficiency and adheres to required electronic health record processes and procedures for professional and accurate health documentation.

17. Completes and passes all discipline specific competencies testing, initially and annually.

18. Completes all initial, annual and ad hoc training as required / assigned.

19. Maintains patient confidentiality, and confidentiality of health records, in compliance with the Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations in all work activities.

20. Adheres to, and maintains awareness of, IHSC Policies, Procedures, Directives, Operational Memoranda and accreditation standards as prescribed by ICE / IHSC.

21. Attends and participates in required staff meetings

DUTY HOURS / ON-CALL REQUIREMENTS

1. IHSC operates 24 / 7 / 365; this position is required to respond during an emergency activation.

2. This full-time position requires availability to work day, evening and night shifts. Availability during weekends and holidays is also required.

3. On-call availability is not required for this position.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1. The Department of Homeland Security’s Personnel Security Unit (PSU) must render an Initial Preliminary Favorable Fitness Determination to be considered a qualified candidate.

2. A Complete Favorable Fitness Determination must be rendered by PSU upon completion of initial, and between, subsequent background investigations to meet the requirements of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking or jogging unaided over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces;

recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy patients or equipment.

2. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as agility and dexterity, visual, and hearing capabilities.

3. Must be able to respond to any medical emergency in the facility, via foot, within four minutes and perform CPR / emergency care standing or kneeling.

4. Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging detainees or staff exiting the building during an emergency.

Full-time

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Social Worker

Jackson Healthcare El Paso, TX

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Overview

Jackson Healthcare and our family of companies provide healthcare systems, hospitals and medical facilities of all sizes with the skilled and specialized labor and technologies they need to deliver high quality patient care and achieve the best possible outcomes while connecting healthcare professionals to the temporary engagements, contract assignments and permanent placement employment opportunities they desire.

Headquartered in metro Atlanta, we’re powered by more than 1,500 associates and over 7,500 clinician providers covering all 50 U.S. states.

Our mission is to improve the delivery of patient care and the lives of everyone we touch. This includes the patients, clinicians and healthcare executives we work with through our companies every day, as well as our communities, the nonprofit organizations we support and each associate who is part of our family.

We’re always looking to add new talent to our teams. We value diverse professionals at all levels and across multiple disciplines and areas of expertise, who have strong leadership skills, align with our culture, and are committed to excellence.

The Behavioral Health Provider is a licensed independent clinical social worker who serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in mental health and substance use disorder (s).

The BHP possess a high level of skill in the assessment, diagnoses, and treatment of patients with mental health concerns, and / or serious mental illness or serious mental disorders (SMI / SMD).

The BHP conducts mental health evaluations to enhance the behavioral health treatment plan development andservices for detainees with SMI / SMD to include referral to acute and / or inpatient mental health care as clinically determined.

The BHP provides direct mental services, including on-site counseling, individual and group psychotherapy within diverse therapeutic modalities, substance abuse education, and behavioral analysis for detainees identified with mental health and substance use problems.

The BHP conducts specialized programming within a Modified Therapeutic Treatment Community model. The BHP consults with medical, contract staff, and other healthcare professionals to conduct and provide education and training on continuity of care, treatment, monitoring and management of patients with co-occurring diagnoses.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Degree issuing institution and or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

1. Master’s Degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

2. Minimum of one-year experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, at the independent level as recognized in the state licensed, whereby clinical supervision is not required.

REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

1. A current, permanent, full and unrestricted license to practice clinical social work independently in the state where the duty station is located.

2. This position requires privileging by IHSC.

3. Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association® or the American Red Cross.

4. Experience implementing and managing a new mental health treatment program and / or a Modified Therapeutic Community treatment model.(Preferred, not required)

5. Experience in a detention / correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not required).

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of the case management process commensurate with training and education at the master’s level.

2. Knowledge of and experience in the indications and contraindications, complications and techniques in the various social work treatment and diagnostic modalities.

3. Ability to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.

4. Ability to implement and manage services within a multi-disciplinary mental health treatment unit.

5. Possess a strong understanding of the Modified Therapeutic Community treatment model.

6. Knowledge of a diverse set of group and individual therapeutic modalities (examples include, but are not limited to : art, music, drama, creative-writing, life skills, etc.).

7. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.

8. Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter / translation services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language the patient understands.

9. Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.

10. Ability to communicate proficiently in English and / or Spanish (verbal and written) in order to develop positive rapport with patients, co-workers and other stakeholders.

11. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.

12. Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web based training and communications.

13. Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.

14. Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA / Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides direction and oversight to multi-disciplinary team in the implementation and management of an integrated mental health treatment program.

2. Provides direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and or granted privileges.

3. Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting.

4. Develops, manages and monitors patient treatment plans in coordination with behavioral health technicians to assess patient level of functioning and progress.

5. May be expected to respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies.

6. May be expected to provide telehealth services based on patient needs and healthcare situation.

7. If providing tele-behavioral health services for patients at other IHSC facilities as needed and as the local facility allows, only in the states the provider is licensed, to include :

8. Working with the patient’s local health staff to coordinate care for any identified behavioral health concerns (patient’s local administrative staff will coordinate the appointment).

9. Using IHSC video teleconferencing equipment and electronic medical records (EMR) software to examine and record the patient’s plan of care.

10. Tele-behavioral health services will be provided in accordance with the IHSC Tele-Mental Health Services policy.

11. OPTIONAL : Provider may choose to obtain additional state licensing, outside of the state of his / her duty station, to provide out-of-state tele-behavioral health services.

12. Assesses and evaluates the mental health of residents according to DSM V diagnosis and refer to outside treatment facilities if necessary.

13. Works in conjunction with ICE / OPLA legal counsel providing written evaluation reports on the mental health status of individuals placed on SMI (Seriously Mental Illness) List.

14. Provides weekly reports / updates on individuals on SMI list to HQ Behavioral Health Unit.

15. Provides weekly reports / updates on individuals housed in segregation and report to HQ Behavioral Health Unit.

16. Provides referral, identification, and evaluation for those identified as having a significant mental illness using Mental Health Review Form (IHSC-883).

17. Provides brief counseling, psychotherapy, group therapy, behavioral analysis, and substance abuse education, as required by ICE Residential and Detention Standards.

18. Provides mental health treatment to individuals that are present with signs / symptoms of sexual or physical assault, abuse, and / or neglect using the multidisciplinary approach.

19. Provides mental health treatment to individuals that present with signs / symptoms of suicidal, dangerous, or psychotic behaviors.

20. Provides post-discharge follow up for individuals returning from inpatient mental health treatment.

21. Serves as the suicide prevention program coordinator in the absence of the Supervisory Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) and as assigned by Clinical Director if no Supervisory BHP is present.

22. Possesses a high level of skill in assessing, recognizing, and treating behavioral or other mental health conditions that affect successful treatment.

23. Serves as a mental health consultant to other health professionals at the facility.

24. Develops training / clinical education materials as required and provides clinical education and training to medical, ICE, and contract staff.

25. Provides education and training to ICE and medical staff in the area of mental health to include, but not limited to, suicide prevention, hunger strike, abuse and neglect and victims of torture.

26. Responsible for all case management which may involve community treatment placement, hospital placement, or other after care situations.

27. Coordinates and monitors program functions including Post Order Custody Reviews (POCR), and Availability of Health Care Programs.

28. Obtains information to assist IHSC in responding to external inquiries regarding ICE Case Management Unit related issues.

29. Coordinate with HQ Behavioral Health Unit for continuity of care for placement in, or treatment of, residents in appropriate settings as required by the conditions of release outlined by ICE.

30. Utilizes EHR system for completing clinical assessments, evaluations, advanced care / placement referral initiation and transfer / discharge summaries. .

31. Assists the case management team in the development of detail-oriented research into availability of healthcare resources for patients as needed upon discharge.

32. Assists the local performance improvement coordinator in completion of clinical performance improvement activities / risk identification and management directly related to mental health healthcare in countries worldwide.

33. Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and position.

34. Maintains functional proficiency and ease of use utilizing electronic health records as required by, and appropriate to, position.

35. Completes and passes all discipline specific competencies testing, initially and annually.

36. Completes all initial, annual and ad hoc training as required / assigned.

37. Maintains patient confidentiality, and confidentiality of medical records, in compliance with the Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations in all work activities.

38. Adheres to, and maintains awareness of, IHSC Policies, Procedures, Directives, Operational Memoranda and accreditation standards as prescribed by ICE / IHSC.

39. Adheres to, and participates in, IHSC’s Safety, Prevention, Infection and Control, Quality Improvement, Patient Education and other programs and collateral duties as appropriate to position.

40. Attends and participates in general / medical staff meetings.

41. Provides oversight and consultation to behavioral health technicians and interns, as applicable.

ATTRIBUTES AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

1. Strong oral and written communication skills.

2. Excellent interpersonal skills.

3. Critical thinking skills.

4. Cultural awareness.

5. Integrity and honesty.

DUTY HOURS / ON-CALL REQUIREMENTS

1. This full-time position requires availability to work days, evenings, as well as weekends and holidays. Night shifts may be, but are generally not required.

2. This full-time position is required to provide rotational on-call coverage and may need to return to the facility to provide care during the coverage period.

3. IHSC operates 24 / 7 / 365; this position is required to respond during an emergency activation.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Homeland Security’s Personnel Security Unit (PSU) must render an Initial Preliminary Favorable Fitness Determination to be considered a qualified candidate.

A Complete Favorable Fitness Determination must be rendered by PSU upon completion of initial, and between, subsequent background investigations to meet the requirements of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking or jogging unaided over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces;

recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy patients or equipment.

2. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as agility and dexterity, visual, and hearing capabilities.

3. Must be able to respond to any medical emergency in the facility, via foot, within four minutes and perform CPR / emergency care standing or kneeling.

4. Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging detainees or staff exiting the building during an emergency.

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Psychologist

Jackson Healthcare Houston, TX

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Description

Psychological Testing, Evaluation, Interpretation, Diagnosis and Treatment.

2. Ability and proficiency to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.

3. Ability to implement and manage services within a multidisciplinary mental health treatment unit.

4. Possess a strong understanding of the Modified Therapeutic Community treatment model.

5. Knowledge of a diverse set of group and individual therapeutic modalities (examples include, but are not limited to : art, music, drama, creative-writing, life skills, etc.).

6. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.

7. Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter / translation services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language the patient understands.

8. Ability to adapt and maintain flexibility in clinic scheduling to meet program or work requirements.

9. Ability to communicate proficiently in English and / or Spanish (verbal and written) in order to develop positive rapport with patients, co-workers, and other stakeholders.

10. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.

11. Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web-based training and communications.

12. Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.

13. Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA / Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides direction and oversight to multidisciplinary team in the implementation and management of an integrated mental health treatment program.

2. Provides direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and or granted privileges.

3. Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting.

4. May be expected to respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies.

5. May be expected to provide telehealth services based on patient needs and healthcare situation.

6. If providing tele-behavioral health services for patients at other IHSC facilities as needed and as the local facility allows, only in the states the provider is licensed, to include :

7. Working with the patient’s local health staff to coordinate care for any identified behavioral health concerns (patient’s local administrative staff will coordinate the appointment).

8. Using IHSC video teleconferencing equipment and electronic medical records (EMR) software to examine and record the patient’s plan of care.

9. Tele-behavioral health services will be provided in accordance with the IHSC Tele-Mental Health Services policy.

10. OPTIONAL : Provider may choose to obtain additional state licensing, outside of the state of his / her duty station, at provider’s own expense, to provide out-of-state tele-behavioral health services.

If this optional service is provided according to IHSC facilities’ needs and policy.

11. Provides psychological assessment, evaluations, and psychological testing.

12. Develops, manages, and monitors patient treatment plans in coordination with behavioral health technicians to assess patient level of functioning and progress.

13. Provides appropriate referral to outside treatment facilities for those cases of extremely severe mental disturbance.

14. Provides referral, identification, and evaluation for those identified as having a significant mental illness using Mental Health Review Form (IHSC-883).

15. Possesses a high level of skill in assessing, recognizing, and treating problems of adjustment, and maladaptive behavior or other conditions which affect successful treatment;

referring such patients to the appropriate mental health facility for intensive mental health care.

16. Determines the need for and provide direct mental health services to patients with identified mental health and substance abuse problems utilizing psychoeducational and treatment modalities as appropriate in the treatment of mental disorders to include on-site counseling, psychotherapy, group therapy, substance abuse education, and behavioral analysis.

17. Will assist the Clinical Director, Staff Physician or Clinical Services Manager / designees in providing orientation and guidance to medical staff on Detoxification of Chemically Dependent individuals and actions to take if a person is suspected of being chemically dependent on drugs or alcohol upon intake or during custody.

18. Reports status to a physician, psychiatrist, or psychiatric advanced practice provider if the expected outcome of drug therapy is not being achieved.

19. Utilizes the multidisciplinary approach in the treatment planning process for detainees identified with mental health problems.

20. Develops training / clinical education materials as required and provides consultation to medical, ICE, contract staff regarding issues that include, but are not limited to risk assessment, housing recommendations for handling difficult, demanding, and mentally ill persons.

21. Serves as a mental health and substance abuse consultant to other health professionals at the facility.

22. Provides education and training to ICE and medical staff in the area of mental health to include, but not limited to, suicide prevention, hunger strike, abuse and neglect and victims of torture.

23. Facilitates contacts between the patient and his / her social support systems.

24. Establishes and maintains liaison with other health services professionals and mental health organizations.

25. Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and position.

26. Maintains functional proficiency and ease of use utilizing electronic health records as required by, and appropriate to, position.

27. Completes and passes all discipline specific competencies testing, initially and annually.

28. Completes all initial, annual and ad hoc training as required / assigned.

29. Maintains patient confidentiality, and confidentiality of medical records, in compliance with the Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations in all work activities.

30. Adheres to, and maintains awareness of, IHSC Policies, Procedures, Directives, Operational Memoranda and accreditation standards as prescribed by ICE / IHSC.

31. Adheres to, and participates in, IHSC’s Safety, Prevention, Infection and Control, Quality Improvement, Patient Education and other programs and collateral duties as appropriate to position.

32. Attends and participates in general / medical staff meetings.

33. Obtains information to assist IHSC in responding to external inquiries regarding ICE Case Management Unit related issues

34. Coordinates and monitors program functions including Post Order Custody Reviews (POCR), and Availability of Health Care Programs

35. Serves as the suicide prevention program coordinator in the absence of the Supervisory Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) and as assigned by Clinical Director if no Supervisory BHP is present 36.

Coordinate with HQ Behavioral Health Unit for continuity of care for placement in, or treatment of, residents

in appropriate settings as required by the conditions of release outlined by ICE

37. Responsible for all case management which may involve community treatment placement, hospital placement, or other after care situations

38. Provides oversight and consultation to behavioral health technicians and interns, as applicable.

ATTRIBUTES AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

1. Strong oral and written communication skills.

2. Excellent interpersonal skills.

3. Critical thinking skills.

4. Cultural awareness.

5. Integrity and honesty

DUTY HOURS / ON-CALL REQUIREMENTS

1. This full-time position is required to provide rotational on-call coverage and may need to return to the facility to provide care during the coverage period.

2. This full-time position requires availability to work day and evening shifts. Availability during weekends and holidays is also required.