The LPN is responsible for performing a wide variety of nursing care, patient activities, and accommodative services for the comfort and well-being of patients in accordance with physicians' orders and under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse.

The Staff Nurse is accountable for interpreting the plan of Medical care, assessment of patients clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.

Highlands Regional Medical Center is a not-for-profit community medical center committed to its charitable mission of serving individuals regardless of their ability to pay.  HRMC, in partnership with its medical staff, employees and other community resources will develop a healthier community by providing a safe hospital environment, health education, and the promotion of wellness.

The Ward Clerk through communication, requisitioning, and management of supplies and equipment, compliments the activities of the nursing staff, patients, physicians, other hospital departments, and visitors. He/She performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the Emergency Department. 

The Nursing Service Clerk is responsible for performing general clerical duties by preparing, compiling, and maintaining records.

The Nurse Aide is responsible for performing basic nursing procedures in assisting in the care of patients.

The Staff Nurse is accountable for interpreting the plan of Medical care, assessment of patients clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.

The COO, in dyad partnership with the hospital’s CNO, is responsible and accountable for the safe and effective day-to-day operation of the appointed hospital. The COO will have direct responsibility for directing many of the hospital’s individual departments and functions. The COO is responsible and accountable for directing all appointed responsibilities along each domain of the “Triple Aim” (patient safety and quality, service, and financial performance): • Developing, nurturing and improving a safe and cost-effective clinical culture that produce predictable patient outcomes; • Developing, nurturing and improving a service culture that supports and engages employees, medical staff, patients and the community; and • Developing, nurturing and improving a cost-effective operating culture that achieves established objectives. At all times, the COO will conduct her/himself in accordance with ARH’s behavioral standards and will execute her/his duties in accordance with established laws, rules, regulations and standards of all applicable governmental, regulatory and accrediting bodies, and with the policies and procedures of the appointed hospital, region, and system.

The Kitchen & Cafeteria Worker is responsible for performing duties relevant to operating the dishwashing machine, transporting dishes, food item preparation, patient meal service, cafeteria customer service, and cleaning of the preparation and service area.

The Medical Staff Coordinator is accountable for processing and maintaining the credentials files of medical staff and allied health professionals for appointment/reappointment and/or privileges within the community. They are also accountable for oversight of the Medical Staff chapter of the accrediting standards the hospital is surveyed under.

The Clinical Nurse Manager, working with Nurse Managers, is accountable for the supervision of nursing services for certain assigned nursing units to provide safe, effective and efficient nursing care.  This position is an important part of the Management Team and the responsibilities for the position include:  assigning, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating clinical care for the assigned unit(s).  This position is evaluated on the basis of objective measurable criteria, including maximizing the personal abilities and competence of staff nurses, licensed practical nurses and other personnel assigned to the unit(s) for which the Clinical Nurse Manager is responsible.

The Kitchen & Cafeteria Worker is responsible for performing duties relevant to operating the dishwashing machine, transporting dishes, food item preparation, patient meal service, cafeteria customer service, and cleaning of the preparation and service area.

The Monitor Technician is responsible for monitoring patient's cardiac rhythms accurately and identifying and initiating appropriate actions should ECG pattern change on a monitor screen.

The Senior Medical Technologist is responsible for supervision and performance in an area of specialization in the laboratory;  i.e., Hematology, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Blood Bank.

Responsible for responding to requests by the nursing staff of physician staff to assist with ALS interventions and to assist with emergency care within the emergency department according to protocols and policies approved by the hospital and emergency department medical director, and hospital policy.

- ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:               The Staff Nurse is accountable for interpreting the plan of Medical care, assessment of patients clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.   - REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:               The Staff Nurse reports to the Nurse Manager or Nurse Supervisor and provides clinical supervision to LPNs, Nursing Aides, ORT's, and Nursing Service Clerks where applicable.

The Kitchen & Cafeteria Worker is responsible for performing duties relevant to operating the dishwashing machine, transporting dishes, food item preparation, patient meal service, cafeteria customer service, and cleaning of the preparation and service area.

The Staff Nurse is accountable for interpreting the plan of Medical care, assessment of patients clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients