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Form of workBest Healthcare System Employer in Louisiana - Forbes Magazine 2021. https://www.forbes.com/best-employers-by-state/#1df07fa8487a
150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare - Becker's Hospital Review April, 2022. https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/150-top-places-to-work-in-healthcare-2022.html?utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter
Hospital of the Year from theLouisiana State Nurses Association, 2021. https://theneworleanstribune.com/new-orleans-east-hospital-receives-multiple-awards/
Get With the Guidelines Gold Plus Awardfor the care of stroke patients from the American Heart Association, 2021. https://theneworleanstribune.com/new-orleans-east-hospital-receives-multiple-awards/
At New Orleans East Hospital (NOEH), we take great pride in and care of our staff and our community! NOEH opened in the summer of 2014, bringing a full-service Community Hospital to New Orleans East for the first time since Hurricane Katrina. NOEH is committed to bringing quality healthcare closer to home. With its modern architectural design and top of the line technology, NOEH provides quality care and resources to the community it serves. NOEH offers FREE face mask, personal protective gear, COVID - 19 Testing, and COVID - 19 vaccines for all staff. NOEH strives to take care of its employees by offering competitive rates, retention bonuses, and great healthcare and retirement benefits.
NOEH is a 60-bed acute care facility and we are growing quickly as part of the LCMC Healthcare system. NOEH services include emergency services, in-patient services (Medical - Surgical/Telemetry and Critical Care), preventive diagnostics, surgical care, cardiology, rehabilitation, imaging, orthopedics, stroke care and more. NOEH also has on-site outpatient physician clinics and a Diabetes Center for the convenience of our patients and staff. Our culture is "True New Orleans" as our CEO was born and raised in our great city. NOEH offers a warm and friendly work environment. We are more than a hospital community, WE ARE LIKE FAMILY!
The hospital has easy access to I-10 and offers FREE on-site parking. Our full-time employee benefits include:
And...
Our employees report us as being the best hospital to work for in New Orleans for a reason! If you are thinking of working for one of our competitors, ask them to show you the numbers.
Don't settle for #12, #14, or even #20...That would be a Big O No! Explore work-life at the #1 HIGHEST-RANKED healthcare system in Louisiana...LCMC Health.
NOTE: The below job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by those assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC/NOEH reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. LCMC Health/New Orleans East Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Summary: The purpose of this job is to evaluate, treat and care for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders, under the direction of a physician. Determines: the site for arterial puncture or cannulation; the selection of artificial airway types and sizes; initial ventilatory settings for mechanical ventilation; ventilator changes based on established parameters; and, patient assignments to staff based on skills inventory.
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred/ Desired:
Job Standards
1. Clinical Skills 35.0% Performance Expectations
1.1 - Demonstrates proficiency in critical care procedures according to department policy and procedures including: Patient Assessment, Ventilator Management, Arterial Punctures, Code III Response, Bronchoscopy Assistance, Intubation, use of Monitoring Equipment, Airway Management, Endo/Nasotracheal Suctioning, Neonatal Clinical Skills, Arterial Line Placement, Bedside Pulmonary Function.
1.2 -Demonstrates proficiency in general care procedures according to department policy and procedure including: Patient Assessment, Aerosol Therapy, IPPB, CPT, Oxygen Therapy, Incentive Spirometry, Aerochamber/Inhaler, Peak Flow Meters.
1.3 -Utilize time management skills to organize and set priorities regarding patient care activities. Consistently accomplishes all assigned tasks within the appropriate time-frame. Does not actively seek out additional tasks and responsibilities but will assume such if asked.
1.4 -Safely and correctly operates all equipment needed for patient procedures within the established guidelines of the department and hospital policies and procedures. Assures that assigned areas are stocked appropriately and equipment/supply needs are met. Attends In-Services on new equipment. Job Standards Weight
2. Leadership 5.0% Performance Expectations
2.1 -Assumes the responsibility for assignment making and completion of assignments in the absence of Sr. Therapists. -Prioritizes and distributes the workload to maximize the efficiency of the staff. -Delegates tasks based on staff competency. Job Standards Weight
3. Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance 10.0% Performance Expectations
3.1 -Demonstrates commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement through monitoring and documenting the process and outcomes of care. -Utilizes CQI reporting mechanisms defined by hospital and department policy. -Completes CQI reports appropriately. -Participants in planning and problem solving. Job Standards Weight
4. Education 10.0% Performance Expectations
4.1 -Attends mandatory In-services and In-services relative to job scope and in compliance with the State of Louisiana Licensing requirements. -Presents information from conferences and In-service attended to benefit other staff members. -Document all e 3 Job Standards.
5. Hospital and Department Standards of Infection Control, Safety and Risk Management 10.0% Performance Expectations
5.1 -Adheres to BSI policies at all times. -Locates and uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on the unit. -Reports exposures appropriately. -Performs treatments using aseptic technique when required. -Understands how to access and follow Infection Control policies. -Instructs others and enforces Infection Control policies and procedures.
5.2 -Maintain a safe environment for the patients and others. -Recognizes and takes action to correct unsafe conditions utilizing proper channels of communication. -Demonstrates adherence to all Units and Hospital Safety policies. -Uses proper body m Job Standards Weight
6. Patient Communication 10.0% Performance Expectations
6.1 -Communicates information regarding treatments in a manner that facilitates understanding, comprehension and active participation by the patient or guardian. -Demonstrates respect for confidentiality by not discussing information outside the treatment area. -Attempts to solve problems regarding patient care, if unable seeks collaboration when necessary through the proper chain command.
150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare - Becker's Hospital Review April, 2022. https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/150-top-places-to-work-in-healthcare-2022.html?utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter
Hospital of the Year from theLouisiana State Nurses Association, 2021. https://theneworleanstribune.com/new-orleans-east-hospital-receives-multiple-awards/
Get With the Guidelines Gold Plus Awardfor the care of stroke patients from the American Heart Association, 2021. https://theneworleanstribune.com/new-orleans-east-hospital-receives-multiple-awards/
At New Orleans East Hospital (NOEH), we take great pride in and care of our staff and our community! NOEH opened in the summer of 2014, bringing a full-service Community Hospital to New Orleans East for the first time since Hurricane Katrina. NOEH is committed to bringing quality healthcare closer to home. With its modern architectural design and top of the line technology, NOEH provides quality care and resources to the community it serves. NOEH offers FREE face mask, personal protective gear, COVID - 19 Testing, and COVID - 19 vaccines for all staff. NOEH strives to take care of its employees by offering competitive rates, retention bonuses, and great healthcare and retirement benefits.
NOEH is a 60-bed acute care facility and we are growing quickly as part of the LCMC Healthcare system. NOEH services include emergency services, in-patient services (Medical - Surgical/Telemetry and Critical Care), preventive diagnostics, surgical care, cardiology, rehabilitation, imaging, orthopedics, stroke care and more. NOEH also has on-site outpatient physician clinics and a Diabetes Center for the convenience of our patients and staff. Our culture is "True New Orleans" as our CEO was born and raised in our great city. NOEH offers a warm and friendly work environment. We are more than a hospital community, WE ARE LIKE FAMILY!
The hospital has easy access to I-10 and offers FREE on-site parking. Our full-time employee benefits include:
- $7500 Retention Bonus paid in 90-day installments with no contract!
- Up to 176 hours of annual Paid Time Off
- FREE Life Insurance
- FREE Long-term and short-term disability coverage
- 100% employer-paid match on the first 4% of employee contributions to the 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement/Forgiveness Programs
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) Qualifying Employer
And...
- All Respiratory Therapists who work an additional shift receive +$450 for each additional shift!
- PRN receive beginning 2nd shift each week;
- Full-time receive beginning 4th shift each week.
Our employees report us as being the best hospital to work for in New Orleans for a reason! If you are thinking of working for one of our competitors, ask them to show you the numbers.
Don't settle for #12, #14, or even #20...That would be a Big O No! Explore work-life at the #1 HIGHEST-RANKED healthcare system in Louisiana...LCMC Health.
NOTE: The below job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by those assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC/NOEH reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. LCMC Health/New Orleans East Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Summary: The purpose of this job is to evaluate, treat and care for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders, under the direction of a physician. Determines: the site for arterial puncture or cannulation; the selection of artificial airway types and sizes; initial ventilatory settings for mechanical ventilation; ventilator changes based on established parameters; and, patient assignments to staff based on skills inventory.
Minimum Requirements:
- Six months clinical experience is required.
- Associated of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy or the equivalent as required by the NBRC.
- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from American Heart Association.
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist in State of Louisiana.
Preferred/ Desired:
- Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist
Job Standards
1. Clinical Skills 35.0% Performance Expectations
1.1 - Demonstrates proficiency in critical care procedures according to department policy and procedures including: Patient Assessment, Ventilator Management, Arterial Punctures, Code III Response, Bronchoscopy Assistance, Intubation, use of Monitoring Equipment, Airway Management, Endo/Nasotracheal Suctioning, Neonatal Clinical Skills, Arterial Line Placement, Bedside Pulmonary Function.
1.2 -Demonstrates proficiency in general care procedures according to department policy and procedure including: Patient Assessment, Aerosol Therapy, IPPB, CPT, Oxygen Therapy, Incentive Spirometry, Aerochamber/Inhaler, Peak Flow Meters.
1.3 -Utilize time management skills to organize and set priorities regarding patient care activities. Consistently accomplishes all assigned tasks within the appropriate time-frame. Does not actively seek out additional tasks and responsibilities but will assume such if asked.
1.4 -Safely and correctly operates all equipment needed for patient procedures within the established guidelines of the department and hospital policies and procedures. Assures that assigned areas are stocked appropriately and equipment/supply needs are met. Attends In-Services on new equipment. Job Standards Weight
2. Leadership 5.0% Performance Expectations
2.1 -Assumes the responsibility for assignment making and completion of assignments in the absence of Sr. Therapists. -Prioritizes and distributes the workload to maximize the efficiency of the staff. -Delegates tasks based on staff competency. Job Standards Weight
3. Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance 10.0% Performance Expectations
3.1 -Demonstrates commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement through monitoring and documenting the process and outcomes of care. -Utilizes CQI reporting mechanisms defined by hospital and department policy. -Completes CQI reports appropriately. -Participants in planning and problem solving. Job Standards Weight
4. Education 10.0% Performance Expectations
4.1 -Attends mandatory In-services and In-services relative to job scope and in compliance with the State of Louisiana Licensing requirements. -Presents information from conferences and In-service attended to benefit other staff members. -Document all e 3 Job Standards.
5. Hospital and Department Standards of Infection Control, Safety and Risk Management 10.0% Performance Expectations
5.1 -Adheres to BSI policies at all times. -Locates and uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on the unit. -Reports exposures appropriately. -Performs treatments using aseptic technique when required. -Understands how to access and follow Infection Control policies. -Instructs others and enforces Infection Control policies and procedures.
5.2 -Maintain a safe environment for the patients and others. -Recognizes and takes action to correct unsafe conditions utilizing proper channels of communication. -Demonstrates adherence to all Units and Hospital Safety policies. -Uses proper body m Job Standards Weight
6. Patient Communication 10.0% Performance Expectations
6.1 -Communicates information regarding treatments in a manner that facilitates understanding, comprehension and active participation by the patient or guardian. -Demonstrates respect for confidentiality by not discussing information outside the treatment area. -Attempts to solve problems regarding patient care, if unable seeks collaboration when necessary through the proper chain command.
