Northwell Health

Description Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, Summary: The hyperbaric chamber operator is an individual that has documentation of successful completion of a 40-hour National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) - approved, Introductory Hyperbaric Medicine Course. The hyperbaric chamber operator assists in the provision of safe and therapeutic management of patient care to an assigned group of patients through the utilization Standards of Practice and policies and procedures and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Responsibilities: Primary Responsibilities Assists in the coordination of hyperbaric patients. Assists in the day-to-day operation of the hyperbaric facility. Maintains competencies, continuing education, and certifications as appropriate to the position. Performs patient care within the scope of practice as a Nurse (RN or LPN), Respiratory Therapist, EMT, Paramedic. Keeps complete and accurate patient records as they pertain to assessment, treatments and documentation of care. Participates in quality assurance programs as requested by the Clinical Nurse Manager or Program Medical Director. Participates in the safety program. Participates in organizational committees and task forces as requested. Participates in the discussion and review of articles in the field of hyperbaric oxygen. Assessment Assesses the patient's level of functioning on admission, transfer and discharge. Differentiates findings from defined limits of normal. Uses professional judgment in day-to-day problem solving and decision making. Seeks assistance from Clinical Nurse Manager and peers as needed. Assists others. Assesses patient's educational needs and develops a plan to meet these needs. Assesses discharge needs and communicates to team members. Planning Follows the plan of care in collaboration with the patient care team. Provides care in consideration of length of stay and patient/family needs. Reviews discharge care with patient/family/physician and other team members. Intervention Administers medications and treatments according to patient needs, physician orders and policies, consistent with the scope of care for qualifying credential. Participates in patient/family conferences as a member of the patient care team. Utilizes patient teaching to provide new information to patient/family. Utilizes patient teaching according to policy. Collaborates with Clinical Nurse Manager, physician, and other caregivers to provide effective patient care. Makes rounds regularly on assigned patients. Documents care on appropriate forms. Assures patient and family care award of team members roles and introduces care team on admission. Delegates tasks appropriately to team members. Evaluation Evaluates patient's response to treatment utilizing knowledge of disease process and patient's story. Evaluates patient's progress on plan of care. Evaluates patients continued learning needs and provides feedback to the Clinical Nurse Manager or designee Other Demonstrates flexibility in meeting staffing needs of department. Maintains clinical expertise in area of specialty. Participates in performance improvement activities. Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values. Demonstrates regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. Performs other duties as required. Education Skills Experience Must have a current and valid (state) license or certification in the respective field of qualifying credential (e.g., Registered Nurse, LPN, Respiratory Therapist, EMT or Paramedic) Maintenance of National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) qualifying credential Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate Must have documentation of successful completing of a 40-hour National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) - approved Introductory Hyperbaric Medicine Course. Certification as a Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) successfully obtained within 365 days of eligibility. Eligibility as stated by the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) . Should have at least 12 months of recent practical experience in clinical hyperbaric medicine, after meeting the entry-level qualifications and training requirements as delineated in this document for an entry-level hyperbaric technologist. Should have a working understanding of the codes and regulations that govern the operation of a hyperbaric medicine facility. Location: Poughkeepsie-21 Fox Street Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours: 8.00 FTE: 0.010000 Work Schedule: Day 8 Work Shift: 7:30a-4p Org Unit: 1185 Department: Wound Care Ctr Exempt: No Grade: S7 Salary Range: $22.2500 - $41.3200 Hourly Working conditions: Essential: Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity Little or no potential for occupational risk Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Description SEEKING A CHEMISTRY LEAD TECH Summary: Supports the Technical Specialist in the performance of tasks that enhance the operations of the section and performs the duties of the Technical Specialist in his/her absence. Responsibilities: 1. Performs the duties of a Medical Technologist 2. 2. Assists Technical Specialist with the implementation of new procedures and policies & monitors to assure a safe environment for employees & increase customer satisfaction. 3. Collaborates with the Technical Specialist in coordinating the proficiency testing program to ensure that all testing is registered, analyzed, reviewed and submitted to meet established deadlines. 4. Assists Technical Specialist to ensure compliance with all regulatory agency requirements and all Hospital & Laboratory Compliance policies & procedures. 5. Assists Technical Specialist with assessing staff annual competency and provides input for annual performance review. 6. Assists with daily bench assignments and oversight of the QC program. 7. Communicates events as they occur and completes necessary documentation for appropriate follow-up. 8. Recommends system changes to increase efficiency and accuracy of workflow & ensure daily operational efficiencies. 9. Performs test and/or system validations under the supervision of the Technical Specialist and Medical Director. 10. Helps to maintain the section in a constant state of inspection readiness and participates in regulatory inspections as needed. 11. Promotes teamwork among staff members and fosters positive employee morale & is compliant with Hospital policy & regulatory requirements. 12. Performs the duties of the Technical Specialist in her/his absence. 13. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 14. Performs other duties as assigned. Education: BACHELOR'S LVL DGRE Other Information: Required: Bachelor's Degree - Biology, Chemistry or Clinical Laboratory Science Minimum Experience: three to five years current experience in chemistry. Desired: American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) preferred or eligible Working Conditions: Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Company: Danbury Hospital Org Unit: 127 Department: Core Lab Exempt: No Salary Range: $36.53 - $67.90 Hourly

Description Gastroenterology Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) Sign On Bonus $10,000k Danbury Hospital, part of Nuvance Health, has an excellent opportunity for a full time Gastroenterology Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Danbury, CT. Come join us on our exciting journey as we grow the Digestive Health Institute at Nuvance Health by joining our Nuvance Health Medical Practice Gastroenterology Department. The position includes seeing patients both in the outpatient office and hospital, with a Monday-Friday workday schedule with no call responsibility. The ideal candidate will be a board certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with at least one year of experience in Internal Medicine and/or Gastroenterology. This is an employed position that includes a comprehensive benefits package, as well as allowances for CMEs and Dues. Our employed Medical Group includes 1000+ physicians and advanced practice providers, serving a geographically broad region throughout eastern New York and western Connecticut. Job Requirements: Experience working with hepatobiliary services Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). New York State Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license. Federal DEA. Strong Interpersonal and communication skills. Internal Medicine or Gastroenterology experience preferred Our practice is affiliated with Danbury Hospital. Established in 1885, Danbury Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital providing Greater Danbury area residents convenient access to exceptional care. Danbury Hospital has 371 beds and is a Level II Trauma Center with approximately 70,000 ED visits per year. As a teaching hospital, we are associated with the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Ross University, American University of the Caribbean, and Yale School of Medicine. Our employed Medical Group includes 1000+ physicians and advanced practice providers, serving a geographically broad region throughout Western Connecticut and eastern New York. Danbury, Connecticut, is located in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains and on the border of New York State, about 60 miles northeast of New York City. As part of the greater NY metropolitan area, the region enjoys both proximity to New York City culture and access to a wide array of four season recreational activities. The area offers highly rated public and private school options and universities. Boston, New York City, New Haven and Hartford are easily accessible from this area. Nuvance Health serves 1.5 million residents across New York and Connecticut and includes more than 2,600 aligned physicians, 12,000 employees, seven hospitals (Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center, Sharon Hospital, and Vassar Brothers Medical Center), a large network of primary care and specialty practices, and multiple affiliated organization. For more information or to apply for this position, please contact Stephanie Ramirez, Advanced Practitioner Recruiter, via email (mailto:). We are a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Salary: $120,000/yr. -$160,000/yr. (commensurate with experience)

Description Gastroenterology Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) Sign On Bonus $10,000k Danbury Hospital, part of Nuvance Health, has an excellent opportunity for a full time Gastroenterology Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Danbury, CT. Come join us on our exciting journey as we grow the Digestive Health Institute at Nuvance Health by joining our Nuvance Health Medical Practice Gastroenterology Department. The position includes seeing patients both in the outpatient office and hospital, with a Monday-Friday workday schedule with no call responsibility. The ideal candidate will be a board certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with at least one year of experience in Internal Medicine and/or Gastroenterology. This is an employed position that includes a comprehensive benefits package, as well as allowances for CMEs and Dues. Our employed Medical Group includes 1000+ physicians and advanced practice providers, serving a geographically broad region throughout eastern New York and western Connecticut. Job Requirements: Experience working with hepatobiliary services Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). New York State Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license. Federal DEA. Strong Interpersonal and communication skills. Internal Medicine or Gastroenterology experience preferred Our practice is affiliated with Danbury Hospital. Established in 1885, Danbury Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital providing Greater Danbury area residents convenient access to exceptional care. Danbury Hospital has 371 beds and is a Level II Trauma Center with approximately 70,000 ED visits per year. As a teaching hospital, we are associated with the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Ross University, American University of the Caribbean, and Yale School of Medicine. Our employed Medical Group includes 1000+ physicians and advanced practice providers, serving a geographically broad region throughout Western Connecticut and eastern New York. Danbury, Connecticut, is located in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains and on the border of New York State, about 60 miles northeast of New York City. As part of the greater NY metropolitan area, the region enjoys both proximity to New York City culture and access to a wide array of four season recreational activities. The area offers highly rated public and private school options and universities. Boston, New York City, New Haven and Hartford are easily accessible from this area. Nuvance Health serves 1.5 million residents across New York and Connecticut and includes more than 2,600 aligned physicians, 12,000 employees, seven hospitals (Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center, Sharon Hospital, and Vassar Brothers Medical Center), a large network of primary care and specialty practices, and multiple affiliated organization. For more information or to apply for this position, please contact Stephanie Ramirez, Advanced Practitioner Recruiter, via email (mailto:). We are a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Salary: $120,000/yr. -$160,000/yr. (commensurate with experience)

Description Summary: Provides physician leadership and expertise related to appropriate utilization/level of care (LOC) and appropriate clinical documentation. Provides oversight for other Physician Advisors for both the centralized denial prevention unit and the local hospitals. Collaborates with appropriate departments, leaders and committees to meet established goals for physician participation and compliance with expectations. Responsibilities: Provides physician leadership for physician advisors and physicians throughout the organization. Manages processes, policies, workflows and overall management of the physician advisor role within the organization. Works to lead standardization of policy, procedure and approach to physician advisor roles in utilization management documentation and denials/downgrades. Serves as physician expert and provides support to care team and denial prevention and denial management team members regarding utilization decisions including screening for appropriateness of hospitalization, LOC status, LOS management, continued stay decisions, clinical review of patients, utilization review activities, resource utilization/management, denial management issues, and potentially quality issues. Functions as a consultant and resource to other Physician Advisors and primary (attending) physicians. ;Assists Denial Prevention and Denial Management teams with complex cases requiring Physician Advisor expertise to support both peer to peers as well as creation and/or review of appeal letters to overturn retrospective denials. Supports care team to ensure appropriate patient placement, care/discharge/etc. Ensures medical staff have understanding and compliance with applicable areas of expertise. Provides instructional input and education to medical staff as appropriate. Maintains knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements related to utilization review (UR) LOC and clinical documentation. Conducts verbal and written Peer to Peer reviews to assist with appeals of denied or downgraded coverage determinations by managed care, commercial payers, and recovery audit contractors. Maintain and Model the organization's values Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance Performs other duties as required Other Information: Education Skills Experience Minimum Education/Training Required: Graduate of an accredited medical school. Completion of specialty residency (e.g., Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine) Board Certified/Eligible Physician licensed in the applicable states American College of Physician Advisors (ACPA) certification preferred Five years recent experience in clinical practice in a hospital strongly preferred Previous experience as a physician advisor preferred Experience with participation in medical staff committees preferred Current active medical staff privileges Demonstrated knowledge of clinical, quality, and administrative facets of the healthcare industry. Strong clinical acumen; Knowledge of Care Management/Utilization Review principles, processes, and their practical application. Working knowledge of third-party payer guidelines/medical necessity criteria (e.g., knowledge of admission criteria for all levels of care) Understanding of approaches to denials management Familiarity with clinical documentation requirements Working knowledge of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rules and regulations, and interest in building this knowledge through experience and partnership with Care Management Excellent communication and presentation skills (both written and oral) Working Conditions: Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions Company: Nuvance Health Org Unit: 1768 Department: Denial Mgmt Exempt: Yes Salary Range: $0.00 - $1000.00 Hourly

Description Hematology/Oncology Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner (NP)/Physician Assistant (PA) Opening -Danbury, CT SIGN ON BONUS $30,000 Nuvance Health, formerly known as Western Connecticut Health, has as excellent opportunity for a full-time, employed Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner (NP)/Physician Assistant (PA) in Danbury, Connecticut. The position follows a Monday through Friday schedule with mostly outpatient coverage. No evenings, weekends, or call. The ideal candidate will be a board certified Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant with previous Hematology/Oncology experience and looking to join a dedicated and collegial team. This position requires a minimum formal education of Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant training, State of CT license, and Federal DEA and CT Controlled Substance Registration. We offer a highly competitive compensation package, as well as allowances for CMEs and Dues. Our long established and busy practice includes seven physicians and four Advanced Practitioners. Our office is based in Praxair Cancer Center within the Danbury Hospital Campus. We offer multidisciplinary cancer care, collaborating with Surgical and Medical Subspecialties, Radiation Oncology, and Palliative Care. Additionally, we offer Diagnostic Imaging, Cancer Genetics, Radiation Therapy, Cancer Research and Trials and Psychological and Social Support Services. Our employed practice sees a broad spectrum of Hematology/Oncology patients in the office and hospital. Established in 1885, Danbury Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital providing Greater Danbury area residents convenient access to exceptional care. Danbury Hospital has 371 beds and is a Level II Trauma Center with approximately 70,000 ED visits per year. As a teaching hospital, we are affiliated with the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Ross University, American University of the Caribbean, and Yale School of Medicine. Our Medical Group includes 900+ physician and advanced practice providers, serving a geographically broad region throughout Western Connecticut and eastern New York. Danbury, Connecticut, located in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains and on the border of New York State, is about 60 miles northeast of New York City and 60 miles west of Hartford, CT. As part of the greater NY metropolitan area, the city of Danbury enjoys both proximity to New York City culture and access to a wide variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, fishing and boating in state and regional parks and preserves. Surrounded by a number of quaint towns with scenic New England landscapes, the area offers a variety of excellent housing and school options. Boston, New York City, New Haven and Hartford are easily accessible via train and car. Nuvance Health serves 1.5 million residents across New York and Connecticut and includes more than 2,600 aligned physicians, 12,000 employees, seven hospitals (Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center, Sharon Hospital, and Vassar Brothers Medical Center), a large network of primary care and specialty practices, and multiple affiliated organizations. For more information or to apply for this position, please contact Stephanie Ramirez, APP Recruiter, via email (mailto:) or phone . Nuvance Health and its affiliates are Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law. Salary $120,000/yr.-$160,000/yr. (Commensurate with experience)