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St. Joseph´s Hospital and Medical Center has been a symbol of quality healthcare in the Valley of the Sun for more than 110 years.

As one of the Valleys largest hospitals with more than 740-beds and 5,200 employees, we are extremely proud to announce that we are the only Arizona hospital to be voted a Best Place to Work in the Valley six years in a row. We are also proud to be named a Top 25 Workplaces for Women, a top hospital by Ranking Arizona Magazine and routinely recognized as one of the countrys best neuroscience centers by U.S. News & World Report. We are also the ONLY Valley Hospital located conveniently off of the Valleys Metro Light Rail.St. Josephs is home to: the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute; St. Josephs Childrens Health Center, which is the second largest provider of comprehensive pediatric services in the state; The Heart & Lung Institute at St. Josephs; and St. Josephs Trauma Center, which is one of the only Level 1 trauma centers in Arizona thats verified by the American College of Surgeons. St. Josephs continues to expand and enhance its services to meet the growing needs of the community by providing comprehensive neurological, neurosurgical, pediatric, perinatal, cardiac, thoracic, and cancer care. The hospitals nine critical care units serve more than 60,000 patients each year. As a mission-driven organization dedicated to the legacy of service and innovation set by its founders, the Sisters of Mercy, St. Josephs continues to help the underserved through clinics, community grants and outreach programs. The hospital is part of Catholic Healthcare West, which has more than 40 hospitals in Arizona, California and Nevada. POSITION REQUIREMENTS St. Josephs Healthy Steps Program within the PEDIATRIC AMBULATORY CARE CENTER is designed to enhance and expand preventive pediatric care for children birth to 3 years, utilizing developmental assessment tools, as well a behavioral and psychosocial screening tools. JOIN US NOW as we are seeking a Healthy Steps Coordinator who will coordinate and implement activities and functions of the Healthy Steps Program. Successful candidate will have previous child development experience with teaching and leadership skills. The Healthy Steps Program Coordinator will provide ongoing developmental training of pediatric residents, instruction of residents during well-child exams, individual developmental screening of patients, and information distribution to parents with the contest of the well-child exam.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducational Requirements:BS/BA IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT, FAMILY STUDIES, NURSING, PSYCHOLOGY OR CLOSELY RELATED FIELD, MASTERS PREFERREDExperience Requirements: 3-5 years previous experience in early child growth and development, parent-child relationships, child health and family systems and teaching of residents in a medical setting, Must be bi-lingual, English/SpanishQualifications:Masters degree in Child Development, Family Studies, or Psychology PLUS 2-3 years of experience in early childhood growth and development are required.Bilingual, English/Spanish required.Keywords; Child Development

Located conveniently off of the Valley´s Metro Light Rail in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph´s Hospital and Medical Center is a 690+-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. As one of the Valley’s largest hospitals we are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality tertiary care, medical education and research. It includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, the Heart & Lung Institute, St. Joseph´s Children’s Health Center and a Level I Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons. The hospital is also a respected center for maternity care, orthopedics, oncology and many other medical services.St. Joseph´s is consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Phoenix Business Journal and is the only Valley hospital to be named to the list six consecutive years. St. Joseph´s has also been named a Top 100 Best Place to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare, a Top 25 Workplace for Women by ArizonaWoman magazine and a top hospital in Ranking Arizona. U.S News &World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph´s among the best hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph’s was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. The hospital is part of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), one of the largest healthcare systems in the West with 41 hospitals in Arizona, California and Nevada.Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. POSITION REQUIREMENTS JOIN US NOW as we are seeking a dynamic SUPERVISOR for our CHILD LIFE DEPARTMENT. This position coordinates program development and supervise ongoing services of the Child Life team which includes: 9 FT specialists, 2 on call specialists, 5 activity assistants, 1 teacher, and 1 on call teacher. This position coordinates communication between the team and other specialties. Provides model patient care while striving to reduce stress and anxiety associated with health care by meeting the psychosocial and emotional developmental needs of the patient. Mentors and collaborates with child life staff and other team members. Advocates for departmental needs to enhance program and staff development. Additional duties include supervision and evaluation of Child Life Specialists, Activity Assistants and Volunteers, scheduling, budget variance reporting, promoting and education for child-friendly environments throughout hospital, attending meetings and fostering communication among team members.CHILD LIFE DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:St. Joseph´s Children´s Health Center (CHC) is committed to addressing the psychological, emotional and developmental needs of the children and young adults it serves. This involves the tireless work of a team of Child Life Specialists and Activity Assistants.Since 1982, the CHC´s Child Life Program has been helping children express their concerns and deal with fears that can surface during a hospital stay or clinic visit. The Child Life Specialist´s role is to help reduce stress and anxiety associated with hospitalization, provide support to all members of the family, and facilitate continued growth and development in the child. They use a variety of methods and strategies to make pediatric patients as comfortable as possible. This can include age appropriate education about upcoming tests and procedures, coping and distraction techniques, and play activities to promote normal growth and development.Support also extends to family members. The Program offers parents additional resources, educational materials and guidance. Services are also available to help siblings cope with having a hospitalized brother or sister.It takes a dedicated and compassionate individual to help children acclimate to a difficult and fast-paced environment. The CHC´s Child Life Specialists hold a minimum of a bachelor´s degree in Child Development, Family Studies or a related field and are specially trained in the effects of hospitalization on children and their families. Activity Assistants play a crucial role by running the playroom and providing activities for patients at bedside. They generally have a minimum of 2 years of college and extensive experience working with children.Child Life Specialists can be found throughout the hospital where children are served and are considered part of the trauma team for pediatric traumas.The CHC´s Child Life Program has the distinction of offering both inpatient and outpatient resources, ensuring that patient and family needs are met throughout the continuum of care.Inpatient Child LifeChild Life Specialists staff the inpatient program, helping children and their families through difficult situations and become an integral part of a patient´s experience. Child Life provides:Age-appropriate education to help children understand what to expect before a procedure Medical play to encourage children to gain a sense of control while allowing them to express fears and calm anxieties Emotional support, coping techniques and distraction during procedures Play opportunities at the bedside or in the playroom Diagnostic education and support for parents and siblings Special events to help promote normal routines (Birthday and holiday celebrations are held, along with visits from special guests such as players from the Arizona Diamondbacks and Phoenix Suns.) Bereavement support for families and siblings of pediatric patients and young children of adult patients in the Intensive Care Units.Outpatient Child Life A Child Life program in the outpatient setting is unique and allows specialists to have on-going relationships with patients and their families. Specialists provide the same therapeutic care for patients as you would find inpatient, which includes preparation for surgeries, support through painful procedures, developmentally appropriate education about their diagnosis as well as normal play activities.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:BS degree in Child Life, child development or related field (Master´s preferred), 480 hour Child Life internship and experience with children in a healthcare setting, five+ years of direct patient care experience and current Child Life Certification through Child Life Council required.

Saddleback Memorial Medical Center is a 325-bed, multi-campus, acute care hospital located in suburban Orange County in Southern California. As part of the MemorialCare health system we enjoy a national reputation for excellence.

This position is responsible for providing consultations and education that is designed to promote the maximum level of wellness and independence for the patient with diabetes mellitus in multiple settings, acute and outpatient.SHIFT: Per Diem,Days, 7:00am-5:30pmTwo years acute care medical care experience required with a current CA Clinical Social Worker licensure. Effective problem solving skills. Ability to relate variety of health professionals in different settings. Good interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to group goals and teamwork.

The SRMC will initially be comprised of a 68 bed general community acute care teaching hospital with a medical office building located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, the largest city in Sandoval County which is adjacent to the greater Albuquerque area. Initial responsibilities will include the recruitment and hiring of the Executive Management Team and Medical Staff. Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the President will provide strategic leadership for the organization by working with the Board of Directors and the Executive Management Team to develop and implement the long term strategic plan, to establish and execute major organizational goals and objectives and to develop and manage the organizations operating plan and budget. The successful candidate will have knowledge of health care systems and hospital operations and have demonstrated ability to interact, relate to, work with and support the activities of highly qualified physicians and members of the organized medical staff. To be considered applicants must meet the following minimum requirements: Masters Degree in business, health care, hospital administration or a related field with 7 years of progressively more responsible experience at a senior management or administration level with a broad exposure to all functional areas of responsibility in a health care environment. Physician executives are encouraged to apply. Competitive salary and benefits.

A new and exciting Opportunity is available! Join the Texas Diabetes Institute team!

Join the Texas Diabetes Institute team! Our progressive diabetes educators work within the University Health System of San Antonio to promote effective diabetes self management in the community. Our innovative programming leads the way in promoting diabetes care with programs such as cooking, nutrition, exercise, and others. See: http://www.texasdiabetesinstitute.com/diabetes-education/diabetes-education.shtml.The Diabetes Nurse Case Manager will be responsible for identifying best practice management strategies using clinical practice guidelines and AADE’s seven self-care behaviors for identified patient populations and striving to achieve cost effective utilization management for high volume and at risk for complex high cost disease/illness patients.Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing is required. Three years previous experience in medical/surgical/ICU nursing required. Recent experience as a registered nurse in a diabetes education setting is desirable. Adult education experience preferred. Demonstrated teaching experience and knowledge of adult education principles, ability to deliver and evaluate adult education programs. Current license from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas to practice as a registered nurse is required. Current certification as a Diabetes Educator (CED) is preferred. Certified Diabetes Educator credential must be achieved within two years from date of hire. Must maintain valid CPR (BLS) certification.

Scott & White Round Rock Hospital is part of the Scott & White Health Care system, the largest multi-specialty practice in Texas. Scott & White Round Rock includes the Round Rock Hospital and the Round Rock Clinic. The 68-acre campus offers more than 24 specialty services for adults and children and includes a 72-bed hospital. The hospital opened its doors in 2007 and after one year of operation, the results are extraordinary. Surgeries exceeded projections by 62%; deliveries were 43% per month above projections; diagnostic imaging was 37% per month over plan and emergency department visits exceeded forecasts by 43%. Needless to say, it was a phenomenal first year for this new facility. The organization is already planning a new patient tower and medical staff development plans and revenue projections are constantly increasing. This is an extraordinary position for an experienced CMO. The major responsibilities include integration of a 100+ physician multispecialty group practice with a state-of-the-art hospital and research and education programs. The CMO will be an active member of the leadership team in the hospital and clinics, in addition to serving as the liaison with the Scott & White headquarters campus in Temple, TX. Qualifications include board certification and an MBA or MHA. This physician leader will have experience and success managing in the following areas: a multimillion dollar budget, physician management and recruitment, medical education, hospital leadership and quality outcomes. Seven to ten years of leadership experience in hospital/ clinic roles is required.The Austin, Texas area is one of the most sought-after destinations in Texas. It is experiencing 40% annual growth due to its diverse economy and affordable cost of living.If you are looking for a significant physician executive role - where the hospital and physicians are on the same team - in an economically thriving community - within a large, successful integrated delivery model - let us hear from you.Round Rock, Texas (Austin area)