JOB SUMMARY: Perioperative Registered Nurse individualizes plans of care to coordinate and deliver safe and age-appropriate care to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures within the Ambulatory Surgery Facility. Also, functions as an advisor, resource, preceptor, and leader for other members of the patient care team. Works under the direct supervision of the Clinical Coordinator. REQUIREMENTS: Formal working knowledge; equivalent to an Associate's degree (2 years college); requires knowledge of a specialized field. 1-3 years of experience. Maryland Registered Nurse License; American Heart Association CPR Certification, ACLS required. Location: LifeBridge Health · SURGI CENTER OF BALT Schedule: PRN, Day shift
09/23/2021
Full time
JOB SUMMARY: Perioperative Registered Nurse individualizes plans of care to coordinate and deliver safe and age-appropriate care to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures within the Ambulatory Surgery Facility. Also, functions as an advisor, resource, preceptor, and leader for other members of the patient care team. Works under the direct supervision of the Clinical Coordinator. REQUIREMENTS: Formal working knowledge; equivalent to an Associate's degree (2 years college); requires knowledge of a specialized field. 1-3 years of experience. Maryland Registered Nurse License; American Heart Association CPR Certification, ACLS required. Location: LifeBridge Health · SURGI CENTER OF BALT Schedule: PRN, Day shift
**Must have an active Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) license. JOB SUMMARY: The Risk Management Consultant is part of the Corporate Quality department for LifeBridge Health. Under the direction of the Director of Risk Management and Patient Safety, the Risk Management Consultant leads risk identification and mitigation activities related to safety events through collaboration with patient safety officer, quality coordinators, clinicians, administrators, and leadership that address opportunities for improvement in delivery of high quality care, mitigate risk exposure, and enhance patient safety at Grace Medical Center, Sinai Hospital and other facilities in the LifeBridge Health system. Essential Functions: HIGH RELIABILITY AND ERM Establish consistent processes that support a proactive approach to risk reduction, patient safety, and high reliability in care delivery.Utilize the domains of Enterprise Risk Management when conducting risk assessments that include evaluation of clinical risk, human capital (staff and scope of practice), operational risks (patient complaints and staff and patient safety), hazard risk (infection prevention), technology risk (EHR issues), financial risk (reimbursement requirements), legal/regulatory risk (compliance), and strategic risk (crisis/emergency response). RISK & SAFETY PROCESSES Collaborate with staff, leadership, the Patient Safety Officer, and Quality Coordinators on formulation of policies and organizational changes, making recommendations as necessary that reduce risk exposure and enhance patient safety. Tasks: Participate in and provide reports and recommendations for committees addressing risk, patient safety, and quality of care issues. Identify trends in reported risk data regarding event volumes, types, and the reporting process. Share investigative information and recommended best practices as part of risk recommendations to the Quality Coordinator team members and Patient Safety Officer to aid their creation and implementation of improvement action plans that focus on risk reduction strategies, high reliability, and patient safety initiatives that mitigate actual and potential harm in the delivery of care to patients. EVENT REPORTING Monitor the event reporting process daily to initiate risk identification and investigation of reported issues. Investigate all event reports, adverse events, and near misses. Lead the Adverse Event Response Team (AERT) for appropriately identified events. RISK ASSESSMENTS Conduct on-site proactive risk assessments and gap analyses in ambulatory settings and hospital departments. Share results and recommendations for improvement with staff, leadership, and service line Quality Coordinators to guide their improvement processes. Conduct clinical and non-clinical risk assessments and gap analyses RISK EDUCATION Provide risk management education and training to providers and staff, including Lessons Learned from patient safety and risk management events to enhance engagement from all staff in risk and safety initiatives. LEGAL/INSURANCE/CLAIMS Collaborate with the Legal/Insurance/Claims Department regarding potentially compensable events Tasks: Provide investigative information to the Legal Department on events identified as potentially compensable events (PCEs), including reported events and patient complaints that may become PCEs Provide investigative information to the Legal Department on events identified by the risk manager for early disclosure and resolution (CANDOR) Maintain a general knowledge of the organization's professional and general liability insurance and claims programs, in collaboration with the Directors of Insurance, Claims, and corporate legal counsel. Refer all summons and complaints to the Legal Department RESOURCES & ON-CALL Provide resources, guidance, support, and recommendations to providers, leadership, and staff that mitigate risk, enhance patient safety, utilize the domains of ERM, and align with the concept of a high reliability organization Tasks: Serve as an on-call resource to address emergency risk, patient safety, and quality of care concerns during non-business hours. Advise leadership, associates, and insured providers on appropriate immediate risk mitigation, disclosure, and patient and staff action steps, referring issues to on-call corporate counsel and senior leadership as determined necessary by clinical and risk/safety judgment Maintain current knowledge and competency on developing trends in healthcare risk management, patient safety, high reliability and regulatory requirements REQUIREMENTS: Basic professional knowledge; equivalent to a Bachelor's degree, working knowledge of theory and practice within a specialized field Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred 3-5 years of experience Active Maryland Registered Nurse License (RN) CPHRM preferred Location: LifeBridge Health · QUALITY LBH Schedule: Full-time, Day shift
09/22/2021
Full time
**Must have an active Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) license. JOB SUMMARY: The Risk Management Consultant is part of the Corporate Quality department for LifeBridge Health. Under the direction of the Director of Risk Management and Patient Safety, the Risk Management Consultant leads risk identification and mitigation activities related to safety events through collaboration with patient safety officer, quality coordinators, clinicians, administrators, and leadership that address opportunities for improvement in delivery of high quality care, mitigate risk exposure, and enhance patient safety at Grace Medical Center, Sinai Hospital and other facilities in the LifeBridge Health system. Essential Functions: HIGH RELIABILITY AND ERM Establish consistent processes that support a proactive approach to risk reduction, patient safety, and high reliability in care delivery.Utilize the domains of Enterprise Risk Management when conducting risk assessments that include evaluation of clinical risk, human capital (staff and scope of practice), operational risks (patient complaints and staff and patient safety), hazard risk (infection prevention), technology risk (EHR issues), financial risk (reimbursement requirements), legal/regulatory risk (compliance), and strategic risk (crisis/emergency response). RISK & SAFETY PROCESSES Collaborate with staff, leadership, the Patient Safety Officer, and Quality Coordinators on formulation of policies and organizational changes, making recommendations as necessary that reduce risk exposure and enhance patient safety. Tasks: Participate in and provide reports and recommendations for committees addressing risk, patient safety, and quality of care issues. Identify trends in reported risk data regarding event volumes, types, and the reporting process. Share investigative information and recommended best practices as part of risk recommendations to the Quality Coordinator team members and Patient Safety Officer to aid their creation and implementation of improvement action plans that focus on risk reduction strategies, high reliability, and patient safety initiatives that mitigate actual and potential harm in the delivery of care to patients. EVENT REPORTING Monitor the event reporting process daily to initiate risk identification and investigation of reported issues. Investigate all event reports, adverse events, and near misses. Lead the Adverse Event Response Team (AERT) for appropriately identified events. RISK ASSESSMENTS Conduct on-site proactive risk assessments and gap analyses in ambulatory settings and hospital departments. Share results and recommendations for improvement with staff, leadership, and service line Quality Coordinators to guide their improvement processes. Conduct clinical and non-clinical risk assessments and gap analyses RISK EDUCATION Provide risk management education and training to providers and staff, including Lessons Learned from patient safety and risk management events to enhance engagement from all staff in risk and safety initiatives. LEGAL/INSURANCE/CLAIMS Collaborate with the Legal/Insurance/Claims Department regarding potentially compensable events Tasks: Provide investigative information to the Legal Department on events identified as potentially compensable events (PCEs), including reported events and patient complaints that may become PCEs Provide investigative information to the Legal Department on events identified by the risk manager for early disclosure and resolution (CANDOR) Maintain a general knowledge of the organization's professional and general liability insurance and claims programs, in collaboration with the Directors of Insurance, Claims, and corporate legal counsel. Refer all summons and complaints to the Legal Department RESOURCES & ON-CALL Provide resources, guidance, support, and recommendations to providers, leadership, and staff that mitigate risk, enhance patient safety, utilize the domains of ERM, and align with the concept of a high reliability organization Tasks: Serve as an on-call resource to address emergency risk, patient safety, and quality of care concerns during non-business hours. Advise leadership, associates, and insured providers on appropriate immediate risk mitigation, disclosure, and patient and staff action steps, referring issues to on-call corporate counsel and senior leadership as determined necessary by clinical and risk/safety judgment Maintain current knowledge and competency on developing trends in healthcare risk management, patient safety, high reliability and regulatory requirements REQUIREMENTS: Basic professional knowledge; equivalent to a Bachelor's degree, working knowledge of theory and practice within a specialized field Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred 3-5 years of experience Active Maryland Registered Nurse License (RN) CPHRM preferred Location: LifeBridge Health · QUALITY LBH Schedule: Full-time, Day shift
St. Luke's University Health Network
Phillipsburg, New Jersey
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Director of Perioperative Services has 24-hour accountability for the Operating Room, PACU, Ambulatory Procedure Unit, Pre-Admission Testing, GI and Endoscopy areas. Incorporates principles of continuous quality improvements for planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating unit operations, patient care and staff performance. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assumes 24-hour responsibility/accountability for planning, organizing and supervising care necessary to assure patient safety and meet the needs of patients served by assigned departments. Performs direct administrative functions for assigned departments. Develops, implements and evaluates short and long range performance improvement and and operational goals and objectives for the departments. Implements policies, procedures, rules, regulations and recommended practices and ensures that clinical practice standards are met. Assists in identifying capital and operational budgets. Selects, motivates and retains staff; initiates formal recognition plan. Evaluates and adjusts current and future staffing in collaboration with clinical coordinator and responds to needs of the patients served in these departments. Ensures departmental records for administrative and regulatory purposes are maintained. Facilitates unit based councils and participates in network councils. Enhances job knowledge by remaining current in trends in the health care industry and specialty areas. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 3 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift and carry objects up to 10 lbs. Frequently push objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs. Frequently stoop and bend. Occasionally squat. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Frequently finger and handle objects. Occasionally firmly grasp, twist and turn objects with hands and fingers. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and visual monotony. EDUCATION: Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the state of New Jersey. Bachelor in Nursing preferred upon hire or at time of promotion. Master's degree in Nursing or related health care field preferred or to be attained within 5 years (progression toward goal will be evaluated annually). TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three (3) years of related clinical experience with demonstrated leadership abilities required. Sound clinical knowledge in area to be managed. Strong interpersonal skills. Current BLS certification. Basic computer skills. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
01/30/2021
Full time
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Director of Perioperative Services has 24-hour accountability for the Operating Room, PACU, Ambulatory Procedure Unit, Pre-Admission Testing, GI and Endoscopy areas. Incorporates principles of continuous quality improvements for planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating unit operations, patient care and staff performance. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assumes 24-hour responsibility/accountability for planning, organizing and supervising care necessary to assure patient safety and meet the needs of patients served by assigned departments. Performs direct administrative functions for assigned departments. Develops, implements and evaluates short and long range performance improvement and and operational goals and objectives for the departments. Implements policies, procedures, rules, regulations and recommended practices and ensures that clinical practice standards are met. Assists in identifying capital and operational budgets. Selects, motivates and retains staff; initiates formal recognition plan. Evaluates and adjusts current and future staffing in collaboration with clinical coordinator and responds to needs of the patients served in these departments. Ensures departmental records for administrative and regulatory purposes are maintained. Facilitates unit based councils and participates in network councils. Enhances job knowledge by remaining current in trends in the health care industry and specialty areas. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 3 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift and carry objects up to 10 lbs. Frequently push objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs. Frequently stoop and bend. Occasionally squat. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Frequently finger and handle objects. Occasionally firmly grasp, twist and turn objects with hands and fingers. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and visual monotony. EDUCATION: Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the state of New Jersey. Bachelor in Nursing preferred upon hire or at time of promotion. Master's degree in Nursing or related health care field preferred or to be attained within 5 years (progression toward goal will be evaluated annually). TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three (3) years of related clinical experience with demonstrated leadership abilities required. Sound clinical knowledge in area to be managed. Strong interpersonal skills. Current BLS certification. Basic computer skills. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Description SHIFT: Days (rotating weekends) SCHEDULE: Full-time Since 1974, Del Sol Medical Center has provided quality healthcare to El Paso and the surrounding region. As the only full-service, acute care hospital in East El Paso with a Level II Trauma designation in Emergency Services, we continue to expand our services to meet the growing needs of our tristate community, providing special expertise in Cardiology, Maternity & Child Services, a Level III NICU, a Center of Excellence designation for our Bariatric Clinic and Minimally Invasive Surgery Center, and a newly renovated 32-bed Rehabilitation Hospital. The physicians, nurses and staff at our 350-bed hospital are committed to providing the highest quality care with compassion and integrity. Benefits We offer an excellent total compensation package, for various positions including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program and employee stock purchase program. We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity. JOB SUMMARY To coordinate the Orthopedic Service line at Del Sol Medical Center to include establishing and preparing the mechanism to deliver unique services in surgical care. This includes planning for and oversight of training, supplies, equipment, and instrumentation for the delivery of surgical care across the continuum in Orthopedic surgery. The Orthopedic Services Coordinator is integral in evaluating service needs, care delivery related to quality, safety, and efficiency of care for Orthopedic surgery program at Del Sol Medical Center. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES. (The essential responsibilities and accountabilities of this position including interactions with other departments and outside vendors, if applicable, in PRIORITY order.) 1. Work with staff to use a standardized setup for orthopedic surgery cases (as feasible) and operating rooms. a. Working along with the OR manager Coordinator will standardize the location for orthopedic cases, operating room layout and instrument trays 2. Maintains an up-to-date list of equipment/supplies kept/stock in the OR(s) and proactively communicates with OR supply chain personnel to assure appropriate par levels. a. Develop an efficient restocking system to ensure supplies are readily available, with materials management. 3. Designate instruments and accessory selections for procedures within the service line and maintains up-to-date instrument count sheets, in coordination with SPD supervisor and accurate surgeon preference cards, update and revision, with materials management personnel. 4. Prepares and maintains an up-to-date resource book for all staff to reference. 5. Works collaboratively with Surgical Services Educator, Service Line Coordinators and Lead Techs to develop education programs for all roles supporting orthopedic surgery in surgical services. a. Education and orientation for new staff and staff new to the orthopedic service line. b. In collaboration with the Surgical Services Educator and manager, promote staff development through creating and implementing educational programs related to orthopedic surgery and maintain education and skills records. 6. Works collaboratively with Surgical Services Educator, Surgical Services Manager, Service Line Coordinators, Lead Techs, to develop competencies and conduct annual competency assessments for orthopedic surgery. a. Roles and functions of the circulator, scrub, and first assistant and unique functions specifically related to orthopedic surgery equipment b. Competencies for orthopedic procedures, specialized orthopedic procedures, and all other procedures indicated by coordinator, as well as all indicated procedures in the service line that impact orthopedic surgery. c. Patient positioning and safety considerations d. Decontamination and reprocessing of specialized instrumentation and equipment 7. Provide staff with updates on new technology, instrumentation, supplies, software updates, etc. 8. In concert with dedicated team members, implement process improvements related to quality, patient safety, efficiency and turnover, room organization, instrumentation, supplies, and equipment. 9. Identify opportunities to grow services and maximize financial revenue of the program a. Work with organizational sales representatives to identify new surgeons b. Provide assistance to and coordinate activities with surgical scheduling to maximize surgeon access to orthopedic equipment c. Maintain vigilance and work collaboratively to assure cost effective, high quality strategies for care delivery 10. Functions as an active member of the Surgical Committee a. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information discussed in committee b. Provide timely feedback regarding personnel and surgeon issues related to surgical service line 11. Participate in new and reoccurring education to maintain clinical competencies and skills required as a leader within Surgical Services and as Orthopedic Services Coordinator 12. Performs other duties as requested and as required Qualifications LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS Current RN licensure in Texas or compact state. Required. Current BLS certification. Required Current ACLS certification and Required Other required experience: Experience in an operating room. Familiarity with equipment and instruments used in this area, medical terminology, supply management experience. Knowledge of computer systems used in the operating room and materials management. ( Meditech, Smart, eProcurement) Excellent organizational skills and work with minimal supervision Notice Our Company s recruiters are here to help unlock the next possibility within your career and we take your candidate experience very seriously. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Gmail or Yahoo Mail. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by clicking here . For questions about your job application or this site please contact HCAhrAnswers at 1-844-###-#### option 1. Associated topics: ambulatory, care unit, ccu, hospice, mhb, neonatal, registed, staff nurse, surgery, unit
09/25/2020
Full time
Description SHIFT: Days (rotating weekends) SCHEDULE: Full-time Since 1974, Del Sol Medical Center has provided quality healthcare to El Paso and the surrounding region. As the only full-service, acute care hospital in East El Paso with a Level II Trauma designation in Emergency Services, we continue to expand our services to meet the growing needs of our tristate community, providing special expertise in Cardiology, Maternity & Child Services, a Level III NICU, a Center of Excellence designation for our Bariatric Clinic and Minimally Invasive Surgery Center, and a newly renovated 32-bed Rehabilitation Hospital. The physicians, nurses and staff at our 350-bed hospital are committed to providing the highest quality care with compassion and integrity. Benefits We offer an excellent total compensation package, for various positions including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program and employee stock purchase program. We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity. JOB SUMMARY To coordinate the Orthopedic Service line at Del Sol Medical Center to include establishing and preparing the mechanism to deliver unique services in surgical care. This includes planning for and oversight of training, supplies, equipment, and instrumentation for the delivery of surgical care across the continuum in Orthopedic surgery. The Orthopedic Services Coordinator is integral in evaluating service needs, care delivery related to quality, safety, and efficiency of care for Orthopedic surgery program at Del Sol Medical Center. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES. (The essential responsibilities and accountabilities of this position including interactions with other departments and outside vendors, if applicable, in PRIORITY order.) 1. Work with staff to use a standardized setup for orthopedic surgery cases (as feasible) and operating rooms. a. Working along with the OR manager Coordinator will standardize the location for orthopedic cases, operating room layout and instrument trays 2. Maintains an up-to-date list of equipment/supplies kept/stock in the OR(s) and proactively communicates with OR supply chain personnel to assure appropriate par levels. a. Develop an efficient restocking system to ensure supplies are readily available, with materials management. 3. Designate instruments and accessory selections for procedures within the service line and maintains up-to-date instrument count sheets, in coordination with SPD supervisor and accurate surgeon preference cards, update and revision, with materials management personnel. 4. Prepares and maintains an up-to-date resource book for all staff to reference. 5. Works collaboratively with Surgical Services Educator, Service Line Coordinators and Lead Techs to develop education programs for all roles supporting orthopedic surgery in surgical services. a. Education and orientation for new staff and staff new to the orthopedic service line. b. In collaboration with the Surgical Services Educator and manager, promote staff development through creating and implementing educational programs related to orthopedic surgery and maintain education and skills records. 6. Works collaboratively with Surgical Services Educator, Surgical Services Manager, Service Line Coordinators, Lead Techs, to develop competencies and conduct annual competency assessments for orthopedic surgery. a. Roles and functions of the circulator, scrub, and first assistant and unique functions specifically related to orthopedic surgery equipment b. Competencies for orthopedic procedures, specialized orthopedic procedures, and all other procedures indicated by coordinator, as well as all indicated procedures in the service line that impact orthopedic surgery. c. Patient positioning and safety considerations d. Decontamination and reprocessing of specialized instrumentation and equipment 7. Provide staff with updates on new technology, instrumentation, supplies, software updates, etc. 8. In concert with dedicated team members, implement process improvements related to quality, patient safety, efficiency and turnover, room organization, instrumentation, supplies, and equipment. 9. Identify opportunities to grow services and maximize financial revenue of the program a. Work with organizational sales representatives to identify new surgeons b. Provide assistance to and coordinate activities with surgical scheduling to maximize surgeon access to orthopedic equipment c. Maintain vigilance and work collaboratively to assure cost effective, high quality strategies for care delivery 10. Functions as an active member of the Surgical Committee a. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information discussed in committee b. Provide timely feedback regarding personnel and surgeon issues related to surgical service line 11. Participate in new and reoccurring education to maintain clinical competencies and skills required as a leader within Surgical Services and as Orthopedic Services Coordinator 12. Performs other duties as requested and as required Qualifications LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS Current RN licensure in Texas or compact state. Required. Current BLS certification. Required Current ACLS certification and Required Other required experience: Experience in an operating room. Familiarity with equipment and instruments used in this area, medical terminology, supply management experience. Knowledge of computer systems used in the operating room and materials management. ( Meditech, Smart, eProcurement) Excellent organizational skills and work with minimal supervision Notice Our Company s recruiters are here to help unlock the next possibility within your career and we take your candidate experience very seriously. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Gmail or Yahoo Mail. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by clicking here . For questions about your job application or this site please contact HCAhrAnswers at 1-844-###-#### option 1. Associated topics: ambulatory, care unit, ccu, hospice, mhb, neonatal, registed, staff nurse, surgery, unit
Primary Care Physician Job DescriptionReports to: Medical DirectorSummary:Innovative PCMH Clinic located in Philadelphia, PA, is looking for a Primary Care Physician with experience treating patients with multiple chronic diseases who truly believes in the value of a team-oriented Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model. The Primary Care Physician participates as a part of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team providing wrap around care to patients in a program designed to educate, empower, and improve the health of patients. This physician is also responsible for helping develop transitional care plans for patients being discharged from hospitals, ERs, skilled nursing facilities, and any other venue that requires transitional care. This in turn lowers unnecessary ER utilization, inpatient utilization, specialty utilization, and readmissions while increasing the quality of care delivered. The Primary Care Physician provides physician services including counseling patients regarding the most appropriate setting to meet their healthcare needs, performing diagnostic evaluations and treatment, providing the appropriate information regarding specialist services, and end of life programs. Special attention is given to the PCMH model, evidence-based protocols and screening, and working as a collaborative team that includes; nurse practitioner, medical assistant, nurse care manager, clinical social worker, and office coordinator. Responsibilities:- Focuses on the management and improvement of health for patients with multiple chronic medical conditions.- Able to work in a team environment, process feedback, and facilitate discussion and implementing plans of care from other members of the team.- Develop strong transitional care plans and able to help keep track of paneled patients along the whole continuum of care including discharges from the hospital, ER, skilled nursing facilities/nursing homes, and home care.- Develop care plans in conjunction with multidisciplinary team members specific to each patient.- Treatment of some acute exacerbations of chronic conditions onsite, utilizing the ambulatory care infusion center, i.e. Lasix for CHF, IVF for Dehydration/Renal Failure, IV antibiotics for various infections, Nebulizer/Solumedrol for COPD/Asthma etc. Possess a comfort level and the knowledge to differentiate when exacerbation can be treated within clinic and when a higher level of care needed.- Accepts same day/next day or urgent appointments for patients from home or discharged from the hospital/ER/skilled nursing facility in need of intensified physician or case management/social work services to ensure acute episode has resolved and the patient is not admitted/readmitted.- Vigilant in keeping track of patients and their disease processes to prevent ER visits, admissions to the hospital, and readmissions.- Understands the PCMH model of care as pertains to specialist care, only utilizes this higher level of care as needed, and not a substitute for a well-trained primary care physician with evidence based clinical skills.- Assists with educating patients regarding their chronic diseases and healthy choices.- Assists with the education and discussion of chronic disease progression and the need for advanced directives.- Practices evidenced based medicine and in accordance with the PCMH model of care.- Able to keep track of and successfully obtain specified quality metric goals.- Uses technology and the electronic medical record to the highest capability to increase quality initiatives and efficiency within the medical center.- Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings and recommends treatment alternatives designed to keep patients healthy or resolve clinical issues.- Perform other duties as required consistent with chronic care and disease management services provided to patients.Qualifications:- Licensed physician in the state of Pennsylvania- Board certified Internal Medicine or Family Practice is required- BLS certification required- Strong focus on customer service is required- Experience in population health management is preferred- Experience in working with psychosocially and medically complex patients is strongly preferred- Knowledge or experience with NCQA PCMH model is preferred- Must be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with constant collaboration within and across provider teams- Experience and comfort around maximizing EMR systems- Problem-solving and the ability to be creative in those solutions- Strong oral and written communication skills
09/23/2020
Full time
Primary Care Physician Job DescriptionReports to: Medical DirectorSummary:Innovative PCMH Clinic located in Philadelphia, PA, is looking for a Primary Care Physician with experience treating patients with multiple chronic diseases who truly believes in the value of a team-oriented Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model. The Primary Care Physician participates as a part of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team providing wrap around care to patients in a program designed to educate, empower, and improve the health of patients. This physician is also responsible for helping develop transitional care plans for patients being discharged from hospitals, ERs, skilled nursing facilities, and any other venue that requires transitional care. This in turn lowers unnecessary ER utilization, inpatient utilization, specialty utilization, and readmissions while increasing the quality of care delivered. The Primary Care Physician provides physician services including counseling patients regarding the most appropriate setting to meet their healthcare needs, performing diagnostic evaluations and treatment, providing the appropriate information regarding specialist services, and end of life programs. Special attention is given to the PCMH model, evidence-based protocols and screening, and working as a collaborative team that includes; nurse practitioner, medical assistant, nurse care manager, clinical social worker, and office coordinator. Responsibilities:- Focuses on the management and improvement of health for patients with multiple chronic medical conditions.- Able to work in a team environment, process feedback, and facilitate discussion and implementing plans of care from other members of the team.- Develop strong transitional care plans and able to help keep track of paneled patients along the whole continuum of care including discharges from the hospital, ER, skilled nursing facilities/nursing homes, and home care.- Develop care plans in conjunction with multidisciplinary team members specific to each patient.- Treatment of some acute exacerbations of chronic conditions onsite, utilizing the ambulatory care infusion center, i.e. Lasix for CHF, IVF for Dehydration/Renal Failure, IV antibiotics for various infections, Nebulizer/Solumedrol for COPD/Asthma etc. Possess a comfort level and the knowledge to differentiate when exacerbation can be treated within clinic and when a higher level of care needed.- Accepts same day/next day or urgent appointments for patients from home or discharged from the hospital/ER/skilled nursing facility in need of intensified physician or case management/social work services to ensure acute episode has resolved and the patient is not admitted/readmitted.- Vigilant in keeping track of patients and their disease processes to prevent ER visits, admissions to the hospital, and readmissions.- Understands the PCMH model of care as pertains to specialist care, only utilizes this higher level of care as needed, and not a substitute for a well-trained primary care physician with evidence based clinical skills.- Assists with educating patients regarding their chronic diseases and healthy choices.- Assists with the education and discussion of chronic disease progression and the need for advanced directives.- Practices evidenced based medicine and in accordance with the PCMH model of care.- Able to keep track of and successfully obtain specified quality metric goals.- Uses technology and the electronic medical record to the highest capability to increase quality initiatives and efficiency within the medical center.- Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings and recommends treatment alternatives designed to keep patients healthy or resolve clinical issues.- Perform other duties as required consistent with chronic care and disease management services provided to patients.Qualifications:- Licensed physician in the state of Pennsylvania- Board certified Internal Medicine or Family Practice is required- BLS certification required- Strong focus on customer service is required- Experience in population health management is preferred- Experience in working with psychosocially and medically complex patients is strongly preferred- Knowledge or experience with NCQA PCMH model is preferred- Must be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with constant collaboration within and across provider teams- Experience and comfort around maximizing EMR systems- Problem-solving and the ability to be creative in those solutions- Strong oral and written communication skills
