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citizens work, they don’t check Investment in Nurse Managed training of 600 new nurse .523%3 for insurance. When that patient Clinics is projected to help train practitioners and nurse midwives #ONTINUED FROM 0AGE comes in, they work to deliver more than 9000 nurses by 2013 and by 2015, the White House stated. care. That’s their job to take care serve 94,000 patients, according to The next conference provided wellness was incorporated in the of the patient and stabilize them the White House. The Affordable by ONA will be from Oct. 24-25 final act, Nelson said. while they’re getting treatment.” Care Act’s Prevention and Public in Tulsa this year. “Typically, those are not the Nurses are the educators after a Health Fund is supporting the pieces that always get talked about physician has provided a treatment because they’re not the ones that plan. So nurses have opportunities affects the insurance,” Nelson said. to educate and will continue to “If nurses are on the table, they’re be involved in health care when INTEGRIS Baptist on the menu. It goes back to being needed. part of the solution.” President Barack Obama said It’s important for nurses to the health care law positions nurses Medical Center Earns remember that when a member to contribute more to health and of Congress or a presidential the process of health care. candidate talks about repealing According to the White House, National Recognition the Affordable Care Act, there the number of National Health are other parts of the legislation Service Corps primary care that impact workforce, jobs and providers nearly tripled between for Nursing Excellence funding for education that could 2009 and 2011 with the support vanish with a repeal, Nelson said. from the Affordable Care Act. ANA has been involved with Ongoing appropriations are to For a second consecutive the health care law because it support more than 1,900 nurse views health care as a right, not practitioners and certified nurse a privilege, she said. The National midwives. four-year term Association for Home Care & Since the beginning of 2009, It’s one of the highest levels of recognition a hospital or medical Hospices has also endorsed the community health centers have center can achieve. In 2007, INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center achieved Affordable Care Act. added about 3000 nursing positions, Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services. In 2012, INTEGRIS “ANA truly believes all citizens including 800 in advanced practice, Baptist Medical Center achieved “re-designation” for another four year have a right to health care,” Nelson a 20 percent increase. term. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet® recognition said. “And I think if you watch The Affordable Care Act’s program made the announcement today. “We are very proud of the professional nurses who practice at INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center. They strive to provide our patients, families and communities the best possible nursing care through research, evidence-based practice and professional collaboration with our medical staff,” said Joni Tiller, RN, BSN, MA, NEA-BC, the chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care services at INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center. “We recruit and retain the best of the best when it comes to our nurses, and I feel blessed to be part of their team!” The Magnet recognition program recognizes health care organizations that demonstrate excellence in nursing practice and adherence to national standards for the organization and delivery of nursing services. Applicants undergo a rigorous evaluation that includes extensive interviews and review of nursing services. Research shows there are clear benefits to hospitals that are awarded Magnet status and to the communities they serve: * Health care consumers have more confidence in the overall quality of a hospital if it has achieved the level of excellence established by the Magnet recognition program. * Magnet designated facilities consistently outperform other facilities in recruiting and retaining nurses resulting in increased stability in patient care and patient satisfaction. * Because quality nursing is one of the most important factors in enlisting high caliber physicians and specialists, Magnet status becomes an attractive force that extends to the entire facility. The American Nurses Credentialing Center is the largest and most prominent nursing credentialing organization in the United States. /KLAHOMAS .URSING 4IMES *ULY 0AGE
“We’ve all taken care of people monies are used for the cost of !.'%,3 and had those experiences so we care. The most common methods #ONTINUED FROM 0AGE know this is a new chapter in for covering the cost of private their life,” Meyer said. “We just duty home care is through long special to me. Our nurse was want to be there to help guide term care insurance benefits, out of blown away as well.” them through. What’s important is pocket, or other types of savings Meyers is the administrator for that we want to be the people arrangements. the Yukon franchise of Visiting when someone calls and says ‘I Members of the National Angels. She says the team at don’t know what else to do’ that Private Duty Association employ Visiting Angels takes a family we can be a source for them to trained caregivers and assume all approach to care. help make decisions. responsibility for the payroll and “What sets us apart from other “Everyone in this office has all related taxes. These costs are agencies is our teamwork,” Meyer a reason for doing what we do. never passed off to the customer. explained. “The girls in the office, We’ve all had those experiences.” For more information about the the caregivers, management - we Visiting Angels specializes in services Visiting Angels provides all are really customer service private duty home care. you can call 350-6700. driven. We take this as a team Private duty home care agencies approach. We do things other are companies that provide home agencies don’t do.” care aides, companion care, St. Anthony Hospital Like introducing clients to homemaker services and may their caregivers even before service provide nursing services in the Welcomes Nesser begins to make sure they are client’s home or place of comfortable. And being a resource residence. Ramirez, M.D. to clients when they need it the “Private duty” means private St. Anthony is pleased to most. pay. I n ot her words, no gover n ment welcome Dr. Nesser Ramirez to its medical staff. Dr. Ramirez focuses on a full spectrum of family medical care for infants, children MAKE A CALL, and adults. He has special interest in management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, MAKE A DIFFERENCE asthma and COPD as well as There is an isolated or lonely population. If you or someone you preventive medicine such as well person out there who needs to hear know needs this service, or if you child checks and well woman your voice. Imagine living alone and would like to volunteer to provide the exams. He completed his residency not having anyone to talk to. Maybe service to others, please call RSVP of in family medicine at St. Anthony you don’t have friends or family in Central Oklahoma today at 605-3110. Hospital and Oklahoma’s Children’s the area. Every day, you feel trapped Visit our website at www.rsvpokc.org Hospital. in your house, with no one to talk to learn about all services available Dr. Ramirez received a Bachelor to. RSVP of Central Oklahoma, through RSVP. of Science in biology before Inc. offers a program that will make RSVP of Central Oklahoma is a nonprofit earning his Doctor of Medicine the vital connection between you and organization for and about senior citizens, serving from the University of the East a compassionate volunteer. RSVP Oklahoma County since 1973. There are currently College of Medicine from Manila, Telephone Buddies is an award winning more than 1,150 volunteer members in our area Philippines. program that alleviates feelings of helping to meet the needs of local individuals Dr. Ramirez is joining St. isolation, loneliness and helplessness in and organizations. RSVP membership is free and Anthony Physicians Heritage Family those who have little or no contact valuable benefits are provided to each member. Medicine at St. Antony Healthplex with the outside world by linking RSVP is a proud United Way partner agency. East. them with volunteers who care. RSVP Telephone Buddies are volunteers age 55 and older who make regularly scheduled phone calls to isolated or lonely persons to provide wellness checks, a friendly voice, and a listening ear, often forming close relationships with clients without ever meeting face-to-face. Even those who have limitations that can keep them from performing traditional volunteer work can volunteer for this life-changing program. The RSVP Telephone Buddies service is provided free of charge, and targets the senior citizen population. RSVP welcomes client referrals from home health care facilities, discharge nursing staff or others who work with any at-risk 0AGE *ULY /KLAHOMAS .URSING 4IMES CAREERS IN NURSING A HELPING HAND: HOME HEALTH AIDES OFFER INDEPENDENCE AND PIECE OF MIND BY *AMES #OBURN 7RITER0HOTOGRAPHER
Private duty care can enhance remarkable with a turnover rate that Home Care & Hospices has endorsed to coordinate care. The same aide wellness in health care said Karen is almost nil, Brown said. Many of the Affordable Care Act. The is kept with a patient as much as Brown, RN, administrator of Accentra the nurses at Accentra have worked go ve r n me nt w i l l b e p r o v id i ng s e r v ic e s possible for continuity of care Home Healthcare. Accentra offers there since the company began nine for private duty as a means to lessen “They have to have compassion. private duty care through the years ago. The private duty care the cost of health care and helping You have to really care for the private-pay of its clients or workers offered by Accentra began five years to maintain a person’s independence, patient and human kind,” Grayson compensation cases. The visits are ago. said Krystal Grayson, a home health said.. “How would you feel if your based on hourly shift work. The home health aide offers aide and scheduling coordinator. It mother was mistreated or your father “Most of our clients need a home personal care such as bathing and also gives a primary caregiver at was mistreated? They have to treat health aide to come and provide a shaving for people who can no home a break. them as how they would want to be few hours a week. We have some longer do that on their own. It’s not just about clients who treated if they get of age.” clients that we do around the clock. Light housekeeping, meal preparation, can afford private duty, Brown said. A genuine respect for humanity And, we have some that just need house cleaning, run errands, laundry Vouchers are provided to lower enriches the care a home health aide us to stay during the night, or and bedding changes are also income clients. provides and is also uplifting for the during the day if clients’ families provided. “You might get a voucher for home health aide through the smiles are working and they relieve us “We made some changes and $400, which means you can have of those they serve, Grayson said. when they get home.” have really tried to push it these services so much a week through “Some of our patients don’t have With its headquarters located in last three years to try to grow the some of the different programs,” any family in town,” Wiedeman said. O k l a ho m a C it y, Ac c e nt ra i s a g r o w i ng business and it has done very well,” Brown said. The service enables some “You might bill it to another state, home health and private duty Brown said. people to age in place in a home. but the family checks in on them. company with about 35 employees. Brown expects the Affordable “This allows us to be able to do They’ll say, ‘If it wasn’t for you The company includes nursing and Care Act will help Accentra Home that. So I think private duty will going into that home, we’d have to physical therapy. Her goal is to grow Hea lthcare to grow with an emphasis just continue to grow,” she said. put them in a facility. So that’s a big the company as she also manages on wellness. Changes in Medicare Melissa Wiedeman, program deal. It allows them to keep their the two branches of the of Accentra, will bring more of a need for private manager, takes phone calls and visits independence and allows the family located in Tulsa and Chickasha. duty care, she said. with clients and their families in members to have peace of mind. It’s The retention of staff is The National Association for the field. She assesses their needs a good fit.” /KLAHOMAS .URSING 4IMES *ULY 0AGE DR. WILLIAM BECKER JOINS MIDWEST PHYSICIANS GROUP Midwest Regional Medical Center announces that William Becker, DO has joined the Midwest Physicians Group Family Practice at 1001 S. Douglas Boulevard, Midwest City, Oklahoma 73130. Dr. Becker comes to Midwest Physicians Group with 33 years of experience in family medicine and emergency management. Dr. Becker received his medical degree from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He completed his internship at Normandy Osteopathic Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Becker believes in involving patients in their own plan of care, incorporating their beliefs and concerns at every stage, in order to successfully encourage and Private duty care is another aspect provided by Accentra Home Healthcare, maintain a healthy lifestyle. He treats the William Becker, DO, Midwest says Karen Brown, administrator. whole family from newborns to the senior Physicians Group Family population and specializes in areas such Practice Orientation and the hiring of few more hours a week,” she said. as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, home health aides is continuous, “That part of the service is great arthritis and fibromyalgia. Brown said. Services can be provided because you get all the war stories “We are very excited to partner with such an outstanding medical at home, assisted living center and career stories.” provider to continue our commitment of creating a primary care base to and through the Veterans Their patients currently range support the medical needs of this community and the surrounding area,” Administration. up to 103 years in age, with reports Stan Holm, CEO, Midwest Regional Medical Center. “Sometimes we do the respite many diverse backgrounds including For more information about Dr. Becker or to schedule an appointment, program for them (VA), which is a professors and pilots. call 405-741-7722. New patients are being accepted. Page 6 July 30, 2012 Oklahoma’s Nursing Times
123 CERTIFIED MEDICAL 124 CERTIFIED NURSES 140 GENERAL NURSING 140 GENERAL NURSING 204 REGISTERED NURSE 204 REGISTERED NURSE ASSISTANT AIDE Hiring Certified POSITIONS OPEN Now accepting WANTED Certified Has Immediate ADVANCED Medical Assistants for full-time applications for Medical Assistant Opening For PRACTICE 11pm-7am Shift Certified Nurse the following or Certified Nurse Registered Nurse Sat. and Sunday Assistants 7-3 and positions Licensed Assistant/MAT Case Manager REGISTERED Country Club of 3-11 shifts. practical nurse, for assisted living, 12 hr. “Bringing Healthcare NURSE Woodland Hills shifts, 1 free meal per Home” Has Immediate Retirement Community Full benefit package Registered nurse, position open which includes: shift. Great work Opening For: RN Case Hiring CMA 11pm-7am Certified Medical at Creek County Health Insurance, paid vacation environment and benefits. Manager in Hugo, OK Shift Sat. & Sun. Drug Assistant, Certified Apply at 1215 Westbrook Benefits Include: Department. Must have a test & criminal check req. and fuel benefit for valid Oklahoma employees living 10 miles Blvd, Purcell, Ok. Competitive Pay, 6333 S. 91st E. Ave. Nurse Assistant, Registered Nurse license or more from facility. Insurance, Friendly Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133. Dietary Aide, Now hiring Licensed Working Environment, and recognition by the 918-252-5451 Please apply in person at Oklahoma Board of Hillcrest Manor, 1210 S. and Housekeeping. practical nurses, Uniform Allowance, 401K. Send Resume To Cypress Nursing as an Advanced 6th, Blackwell, OK EASTGATE VILLAGE is Certified Medical Practice Nurse. Must have 140 GENERAL NURSING now accepting Assistants, and Home Care. 2816 E Jackson St., Ste B. Hugo, Prescriptive Authority. Full 140 GENERAL NURSING applications for the Certified Nurse time-Monday thru Friday, following positions LPN, OK 74743 Or Contact: LPN/CMA position Assistants, all shifts. Carolyn Gibson, RN, DON 8am-5pm. State Benefits. available for Family RN, CMA, CNA, Dietary EDAR CREST MANOR is If interested, Call Sharon MED-CORP PLUS, INC. now Aide, and Housekeeping. at: 580-317-9333 Practice. Benefits hiring Personal Care now hiring LPNs, CMAs, Jahromi at 918-224-5531 provided. Please fax Assistants for the Purcell We offer a great working and CNA’s, all shifts. for an application. resume to 580-699-7501. area. Mileage and benefits. environment with support Seeking experienced, STAFF Registered $60, 000+ OEO 4411 W Gore Blvd. Ste B- 866-997-8308, 109 W. Main, from our entire team of compassionate, and Nurse CASE Employer. 1808 S Hickory 6. Lawton, OK 73505 Suite D, Davis, OK 73030 professionals. Benefits dependable LPNs to St, Sapulpa, OK 74066 and wages are very place in available MANAGER position available at Good competitive. Please come 140 GENERAL NURSING 140 GENERAL NURSING positions. If you desire to by and visit with us about make a difference in Shepherd Hospice. 226 MISCELLANEOUS a new job opportunity. someone’s life, come Fax resume to (918) 786-6185, or call Apply in person only. No FULL TIME Licensed practical join our team. We are phone calls accepted. always looking for (918) 786-6182 for more 3500 Haskell Blvd. Licensed practical nurse and people like you! Always information or pick up Full-time Muskogee OK 74403 nurse/Medical caring, always application at 2084 South Medical Assistant Main, Grove Oklahoma. Pharmacy Assistant needed GROWING Family compassionate, always for busy Practice seeks LPN & MA. making a difference. delivery driver Certified Nurse Computer skills and Multiple benefits Registered Nurses, Bintz Pharmacy delivery Assistants, medical office. adaptability a MUST. available including Full-time, Part-time driver, full time, must be Certified Medical Mon.-Fri. Must be Competitive pay & health insurance and presentable, fast paced, outgoing, energetic, benefits offered. Fax retirement. Please apply and PRN needed clean driving record, Assistants & professorial team player, resume to 580-699-7698. in person, Mon.-Fri., for Hospice care in Tulsa, customer service oriented. Licensed practical with computer experience. 916 SW 38TH ST. SUITE 1700 NW Ft. Sill Blvd. and surrounding areas to Bring resume and or Please bring resume to D. LAWTON OK 73505 Lawton, OK 73507 include, Mannford, application to 2701 North nurses All shifts. Cushing, Drumright, and Flexible Schedule. 4302 SW Lee Blvd. 14th street. Ponca City, Lawton, OK 73505 or fax SandSprings. Benefits for OK 74601 Insurance Available. 161 LICENSED FT include, Medical, Apply in person at Miami to 580-248-7667. FULL TIME Medical assistant or PRACTICAL NURSE Dental, Vision, 401K and Nursing Center 1100 E Flex spending. Flexible OFFICE HELP NE, Miami, OK Accepting equivalent wanted. FULL-TIME schedules for Part-time Position requires ability to and PRN. Oncology needed, Monday- applications for give injections, patient Licensed Practical experience a plus for our Friday up to 30 SEEKING to intake, and process Nurse wanted to Cancer Team! Long term Full-time Nurse. referrals. 8:30 - 5:30 hours per week. hire honest, FAMILY PRACTICE join a very busy care experiences a plus Monday - Friday. Excellent for facility team.? Must have 10 key, medical clinic accepting benefits. Send resume to pediatric practice. Microsoft Word and Excel dependable, applications for full time RoseRock Healthcare. 415 Fairview Ave. Ponca Daytime hours with full 2642 E. 21st Street. exp. Medical billing and kind personal nurse. Bi-lingual a plus City, Oklahoma or fax to benefits. Fax resume to posting exp. a plus but but not required. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114. 580-765-2020. 765-2020 or mail to 918-236-4866 not required. Applications care aid Excellent benefits, salary 415 Fairview, Suite 100, accepted at 1202 NW ONHL SEEKING to hire based on experience. Ponca City, OK 74601. 21st St., Lawton, OK. No honest, dependable, kind Send resume to Business Multiple openings Full Time phone calls. personal care aid for the Manager, McMurry Clinic, for dedicated Professional Registered Nurse Marland area. Must have 123 Medical Drive, Certified Nurse dependable car, driver’s Guymon, OK 73942. Licensed Practical Sign On Bonus Full time paramedic license, and phone. Assistants, Nurses, for Seeking a Miller EMS is filling full Includes light house NEEDS Licensed Certified Medical weekend doubles compassionate time and part time keeping, preparation of Assistants and positions at our Owasso meals, laundry, and practical nurses Apply in person, Leisure and energetic base. Miller EMS offers possible running errands. Licensed practical Village 2154 S. 85th E. Registered Nurse our employees and Certified Ave. Tulsa, OK 74129 Please contact Stephanie nurses for all shifts to join our team competitive pay and or April at 918-642-1387. Nurse Assistants VIA CHRISTI Village has Competitive Salary & benefits. Full time benefits 701 W Harrison Ave CIMARRON POINT CARE multiple openings for Currently seeking Benefits Hospice & Home include PTO, health, Fairfax, OK 74637 CENTER NEEDS LPN’s, dedicated CNAs, CMAs Health Experience dental, and vision plans a full-time along with retirement. Full CNA’S, IF YOU ARE and LPNs, for all shifts in Licensed Practical Preferred Hope “The We are LOOKING FOR A Assisted Living, Memory Hospice with Heart” Send time paramedic starting Nurse for the salary is approximately now accepting CAREER IN THE LONG Care, and Long Term resumes to fax 918-516- TERM CARE FIELD Care. Prior experience position of evening 0609 for qualified $39,000/yr. Full time applications for CALL JUDY FOR preferred. If you have a candidates. 4100 SE EMTs start at INFORMATION AT passion for working with Charge Nurse. approximately $25,500/yr. Certified Nurse LPN Applications Adams Rd - Suite E109. 918-865-7701. the elderly, come be a Bartlesville, OK 74006 Part time employees Assistants, 404 E Cimarron, part of our team! 1601 Currently Accepted. enjoy flexible hours and Certified Medical Mannford, OK 74044 Academy Road Ponca Northside Nursing Home competitive pay. Call 580- City, OK 74604. Via located in Sapulpa is 226 MISCELLANEOUS 395-2426 if you have Assistants currently seeking a full- and Licensed Christi is an Equal questions. Requirements: Registered Opportunity Employer. time LPN for the position Oklahoma licensed or practical nurses of evening Charge Nurse. Currently seeking medical nationally registered OUR RESIDENT nurse/Director Taking applications for Salary is market secretary/receptionist. paramedic. 7756 N population is growing and of Nursing LPN’s and RN’s competitive, health care URGENT CARE of Owasso Expwy. Owasso, we need motivated, well- PONCA CITY Nursing and retirement benefits Guymon is currently OK 74055 disciplined staff members Forrest Manor Nursing and Rehab is Taking available. (918) 224-0833 seeking medical to join our team. We are Center is a well applications for LPN’s asks for Ernie or Tina to secretary/receptionist. now accepting established home in the and RN’s needed 7pm to schedule an interview. Part-time, Monday-Friday applications for C.N.A.’s, community. Come join our 102 E. Line Ave. 3pm to 7pm. Medical Therapist 7am shifts. Sign on bonus HOPE FAMILY CLINIC CMA’s and LPN’s. We team of long term staff for LPN’s $1500. Sign on Sapulpa, OK 74066 office experience a plus have openings on all who provide but not required. Bilingual needs therapist, under bonus for RN’s $2500. supervision okay. LPC & shifts. Please apply in compassionate care to OSBI checked on all English/Spanish person: 2024 Turner the residents. Apply in Visit us at preferred. Send resume LADC Supervision on-site. employees. Apply in Fax resume to: 580-357- Road. Ponca City, OK. person at 1410 N person. at: 1400 North www.okcnursingtimes.com to: Alacrity Healthcare, Ask for Loretta in the Choctaw Street, Dewey, or call (405) 631-5100 Attn: HR, PO box 1467, 3867. 1817 West Gore Waverly. Ponca City, OK Blvd. Lawton. 73501 Business Office. OK 74029 74601. EEOC Enid, OK, 73702 Oklahoma’s Nursing Times July 30, 2012 Page 7
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Arbor village is seeking a Accepting BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXPERIENCED part time Dietary aide with REHAB SPECIALIST. Seeking a COOK for occasional cooking applications for Grand Lake Mental Health Full-time assisted living. responsibilities. Qualified an experienced Center. BEHAVIORAL candidates will have a strong HEALTH REHAB Receptionist. 12 hours knowledge of health code, a swing shift cook SPECIALIST. Claremore SHAWN MANOR Long- Clinic. Bachelors Degree Help Wanted Great Sale shifts with passion for serving great Plains Health Center is tasting, well presented food Term Care and Skilled preferably in Behavioral Social Science seeking a Full-time every other and most of all, compassion Nursing Facility is Receptionist. Medical for our residents. Prefer accepting applications for field. EOE. Annual Salary weekend off. $31,200. 700 SW Penn. Experience Preferred. experience in basic cooking. an experienced swing Computer Skills Required. 1 free meal per shift. shift cook. Qualified Bartlesville, OK 74003 Great work environment Experience in hotels or Apply at 405 S Okla. restaurants a plus. Shifts will candidates for this Cherokee, OK Great Salt and benefits. Apply at position must have Plains Health Center 1215 Westbrook Blvd., be evening’s (11 am to 7:30 FULL TIME Dental pm) rotating weekends, and verifiable work history Purcell, OK. preferably in Long Term Assistant needed. some days. Interested Please bring resume to candidates may apply in care or Hospital setting. FULL TIME Dependability, punctuality, Muller Family Dentistry, DENTAL person between 11: 30 am 1301 NW 63rd Street. Surgical and 2 pm M-F at 310 W. Taft, strong work ethic and Lawton, OK 73505 ASSISTANT Sapulpa, OK ability to take direction Assistant and work well with others needed for needed Now accepting are critical skills necessary Accepting Experienced, prophy for this position. OSBI busy Oral certificate needed, applications for a background check applications for orthodontic training Laundry Aide and required. Applications a Maintenance Surgery Office. helpful. Pay is excellent. Housekeepers. available from Loretta, Supervisor Must be non-smoker. Three day work week. Surgical assist/dental assist SHAWN MANOR long-term Business Office Manager, Montevista Rehabilitation & Send resume to: 2024 Turner Street. experience preferred. Care and Skilled Nursing Skilled Care is accepting Please bring resume to 1216 E. Hartford Ave. Facility is now accepting Ponca City, OK 74604. applications for a 226 MISCELLANEOUS Suite 1A, Ponca City. EOE 916 SW 38th ST, STE A. applications for a Laundry Maintenance Supervisor to Lawton, OK 73505 Oklahoma 74601. Aide and Housekeepers. schedule repair/maintenance Taking Qualified candidates for this 226 MISCELLANEOUS of machines, tools and Cook needed position must be equipment to ensure efficient Now taking applications for dependable, punctual and operations. Interested Cooks aide for swing shift. take direction well. We are applicants need to apply in applications for looking for team players with DIETARY AIDE person at 7604 Quanah PONCA CITY Nursing 5AM to 1PM or Parker Trailway. Lawton, one full-time and Rehab is taking strong work ethics, position open compassion and stability. Oklahoma 73505. No phone Dishwasher, applications for Cooks 11AM to 7PM. OSBI background check calls please. EOE. aide. OSBI checked on all Apply in person at Ranch required. For applications on weekends at Willow Haven Nursing 12:30pm-7pm. employees. Apply in Terrace Nursing Home. contact Loretta, Business Medi-Home of Arkoma is now person. at: 1400 North 918-224-2578. 1310 E Office Manager, 2024 Turner Center. Apply in person Looking for an taking applications for one Waverly. Ponca City, OK Cleveland Ave. Sapulpa, Street, Ponca City, OK. at 1301 North 5th, experienced full-time Dishwasher, 74601. EEOC OK 74066 EOE Tonkawa, Oklahoma. 12:30pm-7pm. Apply in Office Manager person, 1008 Arkansas St. SHAWN MANOR Sallisaw, OK 74955 No Nursing Home is looking phone call please. Ask for Angela Price, for an experienced Dietary Manager Office Manager. This position requires skills all avenues of a Accepting professional business applications office. If you have for a Concierge. medical business office Montevista Rehabilitation & experience with Skilled Care is accepting computers, payroll, applications for a Concierge. telephones, and other Must possess good office responsibilities organizational and please apply in person communication skills. Will at 2024 Turner Rd. meet with residents and family members on a daily Ponca City, OK basis. Interested applicants need to apply in person at Looking for 7604 Quanah Parker Trailway. Lawton, Oklahoma an Active 73505 No phone calls Treatment Trainer. please. EOE. BILLINGS FAIRCHILD Center is looking for an Active DENTAL ASSISTANT Treatment Trainer. Paid 226 MISCELLANEOUS 204 REGISTERED NURSE holidays, bonus program, needed immediately Monday - Friday. For more for busy office. information call Pam or Doris Team worker and 2 years Taking REGISTERED NURSE at 580-725-3533. Highway experience required. Come NEEDED for weekend 15, PO Box 367, Billings, OK join our fun, pleasant and applications for 74630 EOE outgoing staff while earning supervisory position. great wages. Apply at Lutz Cooks aide. Apply in person at Ponca Family Dentistry, 60 N. PONCA CITY Nursing and Nursing and Rehab Looking for an Sheridan, Ste. 7. LAWTON Rehab is Taking applications 1400 North Waverly. experienced OK 73505 All applications for Cooks aide. OSBI PONCA CITY, OK. EEOC held as strictly confidential. checked on all employees. Maintenance Apply in person. at: 1400 North Waverly. PONCA CITY, Registered Nurse man. OK. EEOC PPS Case Manager SHAWN MANOR Nursing IMMEDIATE Home is looking for an ON site Position Available. experienced Maintenance 204 REGISTERED NURSE Apply in Person at man. We are looking for training for Glenhaven Retirement someone who is a self- Village 3003 W Iowa, starter, task oriented, and DDCNA’s Now hiring Chickasha, OK. full time Registered Ask for Sheri McCoy or a team player. The at Billings Fairchild Glenda Hamilton. maintenance position Center. All shifts available Nurse Case requires skill in basic w/great wages, bonus Manager $1000 plumbing, basic electrical program, paid vacations Sign on Bonus. Weekend and basic heat and air & more. Call Doris for Contact Kristen for more Registered Nurse service. If you are more info at 580-725- information at 405-822-4993. 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(405) 842-1700 (580) 223-4501 0AGE *ULY /KLAHOMAS .URSING 4IMES OKLAHOMA CELEBRITIES STRUT Ekso Bionic Suit THEIR STUFF FOR OKLAHOMA’S KIDS Dancing for a Miracle Gala to Oklahoma Celebrates Fifth Anniversary to Device offers new hope to local Benefit Children’s Hospital Foundation wheelchair users Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - Twenty- In a twist on the usual black- Alexander, former OU linebacker; two year old Mary Beth Davis of tie festivities, the 5th Anniversary Alex Christensen, son of First Guthrie was injured in a car accident Dancing for a Miracle gala will Husband Wade Christensen; Kelly on her way home from school in treat guests to another spectacular Crull, Oklahoma City Thunder Stillwater in 2010. She was left event featuring local celebrity sideline reporter; Dr. David Hunter, paralyzed from the chest down. Like many millions of people with spinal dancers to benefit Children’s Hospital Founder of Oklahoma City Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic; Sarah cord injuries before her, the wheelchair Foundation. The gala will be was the only mobility option she held on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Libby, Chesapeake Energy; Danielle could ever hope to have – until now. 6 p.m. at the National Cowboy & Looper, Miracle Mom; Jenny Love This August, INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe Western Heritage Museum. Meyer, Love’s Travel Stops; Dr. James Rehabilitation will become one of In keeping with the hit ABC-TV Royall, Pediatric Pulmonologist at The the first 14 facilities in the world series “Dancing with the Stars,” Children’s Hospital; Diane Stockton, to offer the Ekso™ bionic suit to Oklahoma’s own “Dancing for the defending “2011 Dancing for Mary Beth and other patients with a Miracle” will pair professional a Miracle Star” and Co-Owner of lower-extremity paralysis or weakness, dancers with local notables who Northwest Building Supply; and enabling them to stand and walk will strut their stuff before five past Scott White, TFCU Supervisory again http://youtu.be/JH_PF3mfWNo. champion judges including Scott Committee. Developed by Ekso Bionics, the Hines, KFOR 4 Investigative Reporter; Special gowns from the ABC-TV wearable robot was recently named a Mindy Stitt, Oklahoma Energy series “Dancing with the Stars” will Top Ten invention by CNN and Wired Resources Board; and Jessi Stone, be provided by Randall Designs and and one of the Best Inventions by Magic 104.1 Radio Personality. worn by all of the female dancers. TIME. “Dancing for a Miracle is KOCO TV-5 anchor, Anita Earlier today, thirty-one year old Ekso™ bionic suit enables patients an evening full of wonderful Blanton, will partner with Fox Sarah Anderson, who was paralyzed with lower-extremity paralysis or entertainment that forever changes Meteorologist, Jeff George, to emcee from the waist down after being struck weakness to stand and walk again. the lives of Oklahoma’s children,” the event. The evening will be by a drunk driver, demonstrated Ekso said Taylor Treat-Burget, Honorary hosted by Taylor Treat-Burget, Miss for Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation physical speed, as well as control when Ekso Chair. “For over five years, I’ve had Oklahoma 2009. She is joined by therapists and patients. stands, sits and takes a step. The the opportunity of being involved Miss America 2007, Lauren Nelson- As she watched Sarah strap Ekso therapist has the ability to modify with this organization and there is Farham, along with show producers, on - over her clothing - and walk, Ekso’s walking progression as the Mary Beth was astonished by the patient improves, and allow the patient no way to describe the difference we Lee and Marcy Harpe of Harpe’s Dance, Inc. technology and hopeful for the future. to initiate the steps independently can make by giving to Children’s “Getting to see the suit in person and when they are able to balance Hospital Foundation.” The votes represent dancer’s witnessing someone like me stand and comfortably. The 5th Anniversary Dancing efforts to raise funds for Oklahoma then walk, is a surreal moment,” said “INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe Rehab for a Miracle gala is sponsored pediatrics. The dancer with the most Mary Beth. “Knowing that I will get is pioneering the bionic field in by Magnum Drilling Services Inc., donations will be recognized the the opportunity to train on the device Oklahoma,” explained Eythor Bender, Jaguar Downhole Motors, The night as the “2012 Dancing for a makes it that much more exciting.” CEO of Ekso Bionics. “ We have already Chickasaw Nation, Love’s Travel Miracle Star.” “Our goal at Jim Thorpe is to developed a powerfully collaborative Stops, AC Dwellings, and Exiss/ Children’s Miracle Network offer our patients the most advanced relationship with their team and look Sooner. Hospitals is an international non- and effective technology available forward to seeing patients in Ekso up Tickets are $150 per individual profit organization dedicated to anywhere in the world,” said Al and walking in their state-of-the-art or $1,500 per table of ten. Building helping children by raising funds and Moorad, M.D., medical director of Jim facilities.” on the runaway success of the past awareness while keeping 100 percent Thorpe Rehabilitation. “We will use This version of Ekso is intended four years, the 5th anniversary of donations in the community the Ekso bionic suit for both inpatient to be used in a medically supervised gala will feature a live and silent where they are raised. Children’s and outpatient therapy. Our primary environment. Ekso Bionics plans to auction, cocktail hour, gourmet meal Hospital Foundation is a proud mission is to help our patients recover launch a personal version in early and live dance performances. All affiliate of CMN Hospitals and from their disabilities and return to 2014. of the proceeds raised through is dedicated to providing funding living their lives to the fullest.” sponsorships and the event ensure for pediatric programs in research, With the patient providing the that Ok lahoma’s chi ldren have access education and clinical care for balance and proper body positioning, to the best pediatric specialist care Oklahoma’s children. Ekso allows them to walk over without having to leave the state. To make a reservation or vote ground with reciprocal gait. The Competing for the 2012 “Dancing for your favorite celebrity dancer, physical therapist uses the control for a Miracle Star” will be Rufus visit www.okchf.org. pad to program the desired walking parameters, such as step length and /KLAHOMAS .URSING 4IMES *ULY 0AGE WHERE’S MY DESSERT? Leadership Changes at INTEGRIS Health INTEGRIS Health announces three who most recently led efforts to leadership transitions, effective July 1, complete INTEGRIS Health’s joint 2012. venture with Health Management Chris Hammes has been elevated Associates Inc. In his new role, to the position of executive vice he continues to lead the subsidiary, president and chief operating officer of INTEGRIS Realty Corporation, where INTEGRIS Health. He was managing he has successfully overseen major director of the system’s metro facilities construction and expansion efforts and president of INTEGRIS Baptist across the system. Heinen has been Medical Center. In his new role, with INTEGRIS for 26 years. all INTEGRIS hospital presidents Keith Wilton is joining INTEGRIS report to Hammes. Strategically, it Health as vice president of Jim streamlines all hospital operations Thorpe Rehabilitation. He comes from under one senior manager. A national the Texas Institute for Rehabilitation search will begin in the near and Research at Memorial Herman future to find a new president for Hospital in Houston, Texas, where INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center. he was manager of outpatient adult Hammes joined the INTEGRIS family and pediatric services. His resume as radiology manager in 1990. includes both administrative and Ed Heinen has been promoted clinical experience in the United to managing director of strategy States, Canada and Ireland. Wilton and innovation for INTEGRIS Health. also enjoys the distinction as He was vice president of strategic program surveyor for the Commission planning and business development. on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Heinen is a proven strategist and Facilities. business development professional
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Low-grade inflammation in the brain is believed to play a significant role in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, releasing toxic substances that can kill neurons and contribute to cognitive “When the behavior of someone you know is a decline. little bit off or a friend is constantly asking for But key to that process may be a protein called CAP37 that acts as an favors and never returning them....always leaving inflammatory mediator in the brain, said Anne Pereira, Ph.D., a researcher with you with the bill , pay attention to that. It’s the the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy. The expression of CAP37 has behavior that’s critical, not a diagnostic label.” been observed in the brains of persons Dr. Ronald Schouten dying from Alzheimer’s disease. “We want to know whether CAP37 A new book has hit the shelves, Almost A Psychopath that plays a neuroprotective or neurotoxic role in the brains of patients with is proving to be quite an interesting read. We have all had Alzheimer’s disease,” Pereira said. “By experiences with these individuals and never had a clue that identifying the manner in which CAP37 they were as potentially damaging as they were. Knowledge interacts with neurons and other cells in the brain known as microglia, we really is power and can prove to be quite helpful in certain will better understand the process of situations. neuroinflammation and be able to design So what are we really looking for in these individuals? potential new drugs for halting or slowing the disease process.” People who fit the “almost psychopath” description might be Scientists do not fully understand the last to acknowledge that their behavior warrants correction. what causes Alzheimer’s disease, the So what advice is available to those coping with the “almost most common form of dementia. psychopaths?” First we are focusing on manipulation and lack of empathy, some passive-aggressive behavior. Pay attention to what’s going on, document it, keep your own notes, that whole gaslight phenomenon is quite real. They will lie to your face. They will tell you it’s raining when the sun is out and make you look out the window to prove it. They will do it until they are backed into a corner and can’t escape. Then they become defensive, angry and/or possibly aggressive. In the setting of a relationship, be on the lookout for lying. Depending on the response you get, you’ll have a sense of whether it’s workable or not. Remember if the information sounds false or just doesn’t make sense, ask a few questions, if it still doesn’t make sense, stop asking and run for the door. In the workplace, you stay as long as you need to and watch your back. In many cases you need to get out while the getting’s good, if that is possible. But if its not, watching your back is critical. Because these individuals have manipulation to a fine science they can win over totally unsuspecting co-workers and make them believe they are the most knowledgeable and professional people on the planet. One of the abilities that most human beings possess is “gut instinct.” If your gut flares up when someone is telling you about themselves, pay attention. I think it is our inner alarm telling us that something is not right and we need to change course. If the person seems to have a problem with manipulation and lack of empathy, beware!!! /KLAHOMAS .URSING 4IMES *ULY 0AGE
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rates for foster families, as well "ACK TO 3CHOOL 3COOP OKDHS raising reimbursement rates as increasing the pay of frontline The Oklahoma Department of said Deborah Smith, Director of workers and reorganizing the ON (EARING AND &REE Human Services is increasing OKDHS Child Welfare Services. “We structure of the child welfare reimbursement rates for foster appreciate those foster parents who division, Oklahoma is sending a (EARING 3CREENINGS families as part of its Pinnacle have stepped-up and provided safe, strong signal that the state is Plan for improving child welfare loving homes for so many children committed to the reforms of the With summer almost over it’s services. The new rates will take in Oklahoma. We still need 500 Pinnacle Plan, which will help time to start gearing up for back- effect on Aug. 1, 2012 and will additional foster families and we us provide more transparency and to-school and getting up-to-date on help in the retention of foster are committed to improving the accountability while ensuring our all your annual health screenings. families across the state. Foster experience of new foster parents,” children are protected and well The INTEGRIS Cancer Institute of Oklahoma and the INTEGRIS Cochlear parents should see the increase in Smith continued. “The rate increase served.” their September payments. The legislature also appropriated Implant Clinic will be discussing ear is just one of the new initiatives health at our August Fireside Chat. As part of the OKDHS Pinnacle we plan to implement to improve funds for incremental salary increases for OKDHS child welfare We are also offering free hearing Plan for child welfare, the Oklahoma our response to people interested screenings for individuals who have legislature appropriated funds for in fostering and to improve our specialists. The first year increases not been diagnosed with a hearing incremental raises for foster parents services.” Smith noted that increased were approved effective July 16 and loss. If you currently wear a hearing as well as child welfare staff rates for foster parents will affect staff will see the increase in their aid or have been diagnosed with a over the next five years. Only future reimbursement rates for August checks. Pay increases are hearing loss, a screening will not the first year of the funding adoptive parents. just one of the initiatives aimed be sufficient. The Cochlear Implant has been approved. The monthly The issue of recruiting additional at supporting the child welfare team can help you determine if your reimbursement for foster parents is foster families is important to workforce. OKDHS is also focused insurance will cover an annual hearing used to help pay for food, clothing, Governor Mary Fallin who serves on worker certification, improving exam. The screenings will be available shelter, school supplies, personal as a spokesperson for the OKDHS training, technology, supervision by appointment only. incidentals and reasonable travel. foster care recruitment campaign, and more manageable caseloads. The event will be held from 5:30 The original rate was set 30 “You can change a child’s lifetime.” You can change a child’s to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the years ago with only two previous “With more than 8,000 children lifetime. For more information INTEGRIS Cancer Institute, 5911 W. rate increases. Based on sources in the Oklahoma foster care system, about becom ing a foster or adoptive Memorial Road. Please join us for a determining the cost of raising a it’s vitally important we recruit parent, call 1-800-376-9729, send an tour of the INTEGRIS Cancer Institute child, the current rate is significantly more foster families and ensure email to [email protected] or visit of Oklahoma to learn more about our below the rising increase in cost-of- those families have the means to www.okbridgefamilies.com (Link services. living expenses. support foster children,” said Gov. opens in new window). For more information or to schedule “It’s not just about money,” Fallin. “By increasing reimbursement an appointment, call the INTEGRIS HealthLine at 405-951-2277