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The Senior Director of Nursing Operations and Patient Care Services is an active member of MedStar Health entity-based Division of Nursing's (DON) leadership/management team and is responsible for multiple defined areas of organized nursing services (clinical or administrative general or specialized). Maintains and demonstrates current knowledge of healthcare organizations and clinical practice providing leadership and expertise to professional nursing practice and the provision of quality healthcare delivery. Creates and facilitates a learning environment and atmosphere of participative management within the framework of collaborative governance and shared decision-making. Contributes to the DON strategic plan and annual goals and is accountable for the implementation and attainment of these goals within the defined areas of responsibility. Promotes a culture in practice to assure the MedStar Health/hospital/entity mission of a Patient First environment and SPIRIT Values enhances productivity role engagement and job satisfaction.The Senior Director of Nursing Operations and Patient Care Services is a Department Leader who assumes 24-hour administrative and leadership authority and responsibility for the management and direction of the operational personnel and financial activities of the specified division units or procedural areas. These functions are coordinated with the Executive Staff Hospital Leadership Medical Staff and others and are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Health and entity's mission vision and values.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Formulates implements and interprets the philosophy objectives strategic plan goals standards of practice policies and procedures for the division of nursing. Assumes leadership for the planning development execution day-to-day operations and ongoing evaluation of patient care services within the assigned clinical areas/departments according to MedStar Health/entity mission vision and SPIRIT Values and Nursing's philosophy strategic plan and annual goals.Plans directs monitors and evaluates the nursing and patient care delivery systems to ensure the care performed exemplifies the Professional Nursing Practice Model; promotes continuous consistent efficient and accountable delivery of patient/family care; and adheres to the State Nursing Practice Act regulatory ethical and accreditation standards and organizational/departmental policies and procedures.Demonstrates responsibility for fiscal planning/financial management budget-related operational issues and oversight through advocacy budget development and allocation of resources. Engages in ongoing budgetary/productivity monitoring adherence to prescribed annual budget and assurance of adequate availability of personnel and other necessary resources to support the delivery of safe patient care and realization of organizational goals.Collaborates with senior leaders (system and entity-based) in strategic planning program development and execution of entity and divisional goals. Demonstrates accountability for quality safety and performance measures including nursing sensitive outcomes associate engagement and patient/family experience of care for areas/units of responsibility. Provides reports and statistical data related to the functioning of Nursing.Applies principles of cost effectiveness in resource utilization high reliability organization and culture of patient and associate safety. Upholds ethical principles and corporate compliance standards. Evaluates care incorporates quality improvement and patient experience data into departmental goals and implements appropriate changes improvements and action plans.Applies contemporary performance improvement frameworks and process improvement strategies in the development and implementation of priorities that ensure the achievement and sustainment of optimal clinical financial and administrative outcomes. Participates in capacity management patient throughput and other efforts to reduce patient length of stay. Collaborates with physician leaders and other departments/disciplines to facilitate timely patient's discharge and effective execution of strategic priorities.Acts as a liaison to hospital administration and as a nurse leader of entity-wide initiatives including service excellence quality and safety patient/family-centered care and patient experience. Collaborates with medical staff leaders physicians/providers and other associates to champion patient care and quality services that support optimal patient care outcomes promote success in the interdisciplinary model of care (IMOC) and its standards of excellence and demonstrate effective application of Contemporary Primary Nursing (CPN).Ensures that Magnet Recognition/Pathway to Excellence program structure and processes are implemented and maintained. Promotes and/or participates in evidence-based practice research activities performance improvement taskforces and collaborative governance councils. Serves as an agent of change assisting associates and other leaders in understanding the importance necessity impact and process of change and change management.Develops and implements recruitment and retention strategies. Participates in workforce/human resources planning management and employment decisions directly or through delegation to clinical managers/patient care directors/unit-based nurse leaders. Key activities include but not limited to interviewing hiring scheduling evaluating and terminating associates. Maintains ongoing communication with subordinates to review programs discuss new developments and exchange information.Directs the activities of professional and support personnel within assigned area(s). Establishes mechanisms/action plans that provide for the early identification and mentoring of aspiring clinicians and associates with leadership potential for succession planning opportunities and career coaching based on individual strengths and development needs; provides appropriate resources to meet identified needs.Develops standards of performance conducts performance management planning and manages individual performance through rewards recognition provision of timely feedback counseling and disciplinary action.Determines current and future supply and demand of professional nurses and support/care associates to meet the needs of nursing and patient care delivery. Collaborates with nursing academic partners to ensure a qualified nursing workforce for the future and serves on academic advisory councils as appropriate.Supports designs and monitors the development and implementation of entity-wide patient and associate safety initiatives. Involves associates in the development and implementation of patient/family-centered care. Creates a practice environment that fosters a high level of patient engagement and satisfaction as demonstrated by patient experience outcomes data.Communicates with patients their families and significant others while upholding patient's confidentiality and bill of rights. Acts as resource for associates in dealing with patient/family issues; investigates and follows through on customer complaints.Collaborates with supply chain leaders to ensure that adequate supplies are available for safe and quality patient care delivery. Communicates new material and supply needs to materials managers. Supports the procurement implementation and adoption of information systems technology and equipment and participates in product selection and evaluation as appropriate.Oversees the development of unit-based specific orientation preceptor programs and competencies for all personnel including nurse leaders. Delegates tasks as appropriate. Supports the design and implementation of new programs such as training and education programs to ensure the highest quality care delivery and customer satisfaction. Ensures compliance with competency-based practice.Participates in hospital/entity and system-wide collaborative committees task forces interdisciplinary forums quality and performance and service improvement teams. Chairs or co-chairs key action teams charged with the design and implementation of initiatives such as system nursing annual goals evidence-based guidelines standards of care or expansions of services or clinical programs.Promotes a public image of excellence and professional nursing through marketing activities communication presentations and publications. Represents the Division of Nursing at professional organizations academic partners community outreach programs and as a member of local/regional or national committees.Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the fields of nursing and health care through a variety of professional activities including but not limited to reading the appropriate literature and attending related seminars and conferences. Demonstrates accountability for own professional development and advancement.Assumes administrative responsibilities in absence of the Vice President of Nursing/Chief Nursing Officer and provides coverage for other senior director and patient care services colleagues. Minimal Qualifications
Education
- Master's degree in Nursing or health related field required and
- Doctoral degree in Nursing leadership or Health Services Administration preferred and
- must be from a nationally accredited program required
- 5-7 years Progressively responsible leadership roles in nursing including director of nursing (or equivalent) or above experience required
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the State of Maryland Upon Hire required and
- Certification in Nursing Administration from a nationally recognized nursing organization such as NEA-BC or CENP within 1 Year required and
- CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
- Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgment on highly complex situations.
- Business acumen and leadership skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively interact and collaborate with all levels of management internal departments external agencies and MedStar entities (including cross-functional knowledge and savvy)
- Advanced knowledge of various computer software applications and online learning applications especially Microsoft PowerPoint and online training platforms.
HarmonyCares is a leading national value-based provider of in-home primary care services for people with complex healthcare needs. Headquartered out of Troy, Michigan, HarmonyCares operates home-based primary care practices in 14 states. HarmonyCares employs more than 200+ primary care providers to deliver patient-centered care under an integrated, team-based, physician-driven model.
Our Mission – To bring personalized, quality-based healthcare to the home of patients who have difficult accessing care.
Our Shared Vision – Every patient deserves access to quality healthcare.
Our Values – The way we care is our legacy. Every interaction counts. Go the extra mile. Empower and support each other.
Why You Should Want to Work with Us
- Accountable Care Organization
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Paid Orientation and Training
- Established in 11 states
- A+ rated malpractice coverage with tail coverage
- No holidays, no hospital rounds
More details about the benefits we offer can be found at
Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner delivers annual risk assessment in a residential setting or telehealth, within the scope of practice for a Nurse Practitioner, as delegated by the Collaborative Physician.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive in-home health risk assessments to identify all active and chronic disease conditions, as well as determine all physical, mental, and social needs present at the time of the visit
- Takes history, examines, determines diagnoses.
- Provides written documentation of patient visit, per NCQA standards
- Takes patient vital signs, as necessary.
- Places case management referrals and communicates with PCP as necessary.
- Communicates with patients, caregivers, agency nurses, other providers and vendors as necessary to assure proper diagnosis.
- Performs all clinical duties while observing OSHA Universal Precautions
- Maintains patient confidentiality
- Attends required meetings and in-services and participates in committees, as requested
- Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional licenses and affiliations
In this role you may work with. . .
- Teammates
- Physicians
- Medical Staff
- Patients
- Caregivers
- Agency Nurses
- Providers
- Vendors
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Active/unrestricted nurse practitioner license to practice in coverage states
- Board certification in one of the following: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Active BLS Certification
- Current enrollment in Medicare/Medicaid
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record
- Outstanding EHR skills
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Geriatric training/experience
- Skill in teamwork and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
Conditions of this role to be aware of. . .
- Adaptability to differing weather conditions and patients’ home/residential environments
- Full range of body motion including handling/lifting patients. Manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, normal visual acuity, normal hearing, standing, bending, walking and stair climbing
- Regular lifting/carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to ride in automobile or van up to 150 miles daily in urban and/or rural settings. Ability to drive, if necessary
Pay Transparency
Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related considerations.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Who We Are
As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.
Total Rewards
Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs disability and life insurance benefits paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days and much more.
Expected salary range of $162,000 to $180,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).
Primary Purpose of Position
Manage and monitor the work activities of the assigned Maintenance division to ensure a productive workforce that supports all divisional, departmental, Clean Energy Center (CEC) and corporate goals while in accordance with all company policies and local, state and federal regulations.
Primary Duties and Accountabilities
- Effectively manage assigned staff (e.g. Hiring, Development, Compensation, Performance Evaluation, assist in ensuring Training Certification compliance, etc.) to ensure that all maintenance activities are performed safely and effectively by trained workers in accordance with CEC procedures, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations, and the CEC schedule.
- Responsible for the planning and execution of all assigned maintenance activities during online, forced outages, refuel outages and unplanned power reductions for both internal and external personnel, which includes administration and oversight of all maintenance contract personnel.
- Effectively communicate significant CEC and personnel issues to Maintenance Director and all applicable levels of CEC management. Fostering open communications and collaboration between all organizations internal and external to the CEC including Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) and regulatory agencies.
- Effectively manage departmental training program to maximize CEC performance while complying with all CEC, corporate, local, state and federal regulations. Provide feedback and insights to CEC training department on Maintenance and Technical (M&T) training programs.
- Ensure timely fulfillment of regulatory commitments assigned to division. Responsible for managing a continual assessment program that assures maintenance excellence in accordance with CEC, corporate and industry standards, practices and policies.
- Participates in all aspects of Maintenance Department management to support safe and efficient operation of the CEC, including the development, implementation, and performance monitoring of all corporate, CEC, and divisional business goals and objectives.
- Manage and monitor departmental resources and expenditures for all assigned work, including refuel outages, within the approved budget.
- Ensures optimum performance and equipment reliability for assigned equipment through effective implementation of corrective, preventative and predictive programs and procedures that maximize the use of new technologies in coordination with the work planning process.
- Perform other job assignments and duties as directed by management or pursuant to company policy, including but not limited to emergency response, departmental coverage, call outs, and support of outage activities in positions outside the department.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years of related experience OR
- Current or previous Senior Reactor Operator license with 8 years of related experience OR
- Associate degree with 10 years of related experience OR
- High School diploma/GED and 12 years of related experience
- 3 years of related experience which shall include 2 years of power plant experience, 1-year of nuclear power plant experience and 0.25 years of on-site experience
- Must meet additional requirements as outlined in ANSI/ANS-3.1-2 Standard, "Selection, Qualification, and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants"
- Supervisory or managerial experience
- Maintain minimum access requirements or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties
Manager Maintenance, Instrumentation and Control position at Dresden Nuclear Power Station in Morris, IL.
Who We Are
As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things and help fight climate change. Join us to lead the clean energy future.
Total Rewards
Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days and much more.
Expected salary range of $162,000 to $180,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).
Primary Purpose of Position
Manage and monitor the work activities of the assigned Maintenance division (Instrumentation & Controls) to ensure a productive workforce that supports all divisional, departmental, Clean Energy Center (CEC) and corporate goals while in accordance with all company policies and local, state and federal regulations.
Primary Duties and Accountabilities
- Effectively manage assigned staff (e.g. Hiring, Development, Compensation, Performance Evaluation, assist in ensuring Training Certification compliance, etc.) to ensure that all maintenance activities are performed safely and effectively by trained workers in accordance with CEC procedures, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations, and the CEC schedule.
- Responsible for the planning and execution of all assigned maintenance activities during online, forced outages, refuel outages and unplanned power reductions for both internal and external personnel, which includes administration and oversight of all maintenance contract personnel.
- Effectively communicate significant CEC and personnel issues to Maintenance Director and all applicable levels of CEC management. Fostering open communications and collaboration between all organizations internal and external to the CEC including Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) and regulatory agencies.
- Effectively manage departmental training program to maximize CEC performance while complying with all CEC, corporate, local, state and federal regulations. Provide feedback and insights to CEC training department on Maintenance and Technical (M&T) training programs.
- Ensure timely fulfillment of regulatory commitments assigned to division. Responsible for managing a continual assessment program that assures maintenance excellence in accordance with CEC, corporate and industry standards, practices and policies.
- Participates in all aspects of Maintenance Department management to support safe and efficient operation of the CEC, including the development, implementation, and performance monitoring of all corporate, CEC, and divisional business goals and objectives.
- Manage and monitor departmental resources and expenditures for all assigned work, including refuel outages, within the approved budget.
- Ensures optimum performance and equipment reliability for assigned equipment through effective implementation of corrective, preventative and predictive programs and procedures that maximize the use of new technologies in coordination with the work planning process.
- Perform other job assignments and duties as directed by management or pursuant to company policy, including but not limited to emergency response, departmental coverage, call outs, and support of outage activities in positions outside the department.
Manager Maintenance, Instrumentation and Control
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years of related experience OR
- Current or previous Senior Reactor Operator license with 8 years of related experience OR
- Associate degree with 10 years of related experience OR
- High school diploma/GED with 12 years of related experience
- Must meet additional requirements as outlined in ANSI/ANS-3.1-2 Standard, "Selection, Qualification, and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants"
- Supervisory or managerial experience
- Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties
Manager Maintenance, Electrical position at Dresden Nuclear Power Station in Morris, IL.
Who We Are
As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things and help fight climate change. Join us to lead the clean energy future.
Total Rewards
Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days and much more.
Expected salary range of $162,000 to $180,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).
Primary Purpose of Position
Manage and monitor the work activities of the assigned Maintenance division to ensure a productive workforce that supports all divisional, departmental, Clean Energy Center (CEC) and corporate goals while in accordance with all company policies and local, state and federal regulations.
Primary Duties and Accountabilities
- Effectively manage assigned staff (e.g. Hiring, Development, Compensation, Performance Evaluation, assist in ensuring Training Certification compliance, etc.) to ensure that all maintenance activities are performed safely and effectively by trained workers in accordance with CEC procedures, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations, and the CEC schedule.
- Responsible for the planning and execution of all assigned maintenance activities during online, forced outages, refuel outages and unplanned power reductions for both internal and external personnel, which includes administration and oversight of all maintenance contract personnel.
- Effectively communicate significant CEC and personnel issues to Maintenance Director and all applicable levels of CEC management. Fostering open communications and collaboration between all organizations internal and external to the CEC including Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) and regulatory agencies.
- Effectively manage departmental training program to maximize CEC performance while complying with all CEC, corporate, local, state and federal regulations. Provide feedback and insights to CEC training department on Maintenance and Technical (M&T) training programs.
- Ensure timely fulfillment of regulatory commitments assigned to division. Responsible for managing a continual assessment program that assures maintenance excellence in accordance with CEC, corporate and industry standards, practices and policies.
- Participates in all aspects of Maintenance Department management to support safe and efficient operation of the CEC, including the development, implementation, and performance monitoring of all corporate, CEC, and divisional business goals and objectives.
- Manage and monitor departmental resources and expenditures for all assigned work, including refuel outages, within the approved budget.
- Ensures optimum performance and equipment reliability for assigned equipment through effective implementation of corrective, preventative and predictive programs and procedures that maximize the use of new technologies in coordination with the work planning process.
- Perform other job assignments and duties as directed by management or pursuant to company policy, including but not limited to emergency response, departmental coverage, call outs, and support of outage activities in positions outside the department.
Manager Maintenance, Electrical
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years of related experience OR
- Current or previous Senior Reactor Operator license with 8 years of related experience OR
- Associate degree with 10 years of related experience OR
- High School diploma/GED and 12 years of related experience
- 3 years of related experience which shall include 2 years of power plant experience, 1-year of nuclear power plant experience and 0.25 years of on-site experience
- Must meet additional requirements as outlined in ANSI/ANS-3.1-2 Standard, "Selection, Qualification, and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants"
- Supervisory or managerial experience
- Maintain minimum access requirements or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties
Summary:
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/licensed Nurse, this Job will assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities in a nursing unit. This Job also performs specific clerical, organizational, and patient-focused activities. The patient-focused tasks will be supportive in nature.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
Completes pertinent documents.
Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots, and adjusting bed to the appropriate level.
Assures that all patient belongings accompany the patient to the new unit or home at time of discharge.
Safely transports stable patients as required.
Maintains security/confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors.
Cleans, procures and returns equipment and supplies.
Run errands for the unit as required.
Assist Licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenish patient room with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate.
Perform unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet.
Identify obvious changes in the patient's condition and take responsibility for reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge.
Assist with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed.
Keeps unit supplies in an organized and orderly fashion.
Respond appropriately to emergencies.
Communicate effectively with other team members during and between shifts.
Responds to phone calls and patient call lights.
Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
~ High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience
~ Patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
CNA License in state of employment required.
BLS required.
Work Schedule:
7PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
Reports To: Director of Clinical Services / Clinical Supervisor
Department: Clinical Services
Employment Type: On-Call / Rotating Schedule
Position Summary
The On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) plans, coordinates, and provides compassionate hospice care in accordance with each patient’s individualized plan of care. This position serves as a critical link between patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure comfort, dignity, and quality of life at every stage.
Work Schedule
Shift:
Monday–Thursday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 AM
Friday 5:00 PM – Monday 9:00 AM
Rotation: 7 days on / 7 days off
Includes: Evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
Primary Responsibilities
Coordinate hospice care in collaboration with team members, patients, and families.
Evaluate the effectiveness of hospice services for patients and families on an ongoing basis.
Perform nursing assessments, evaluations, and informational visits as needed.
Utilize the nursing process to provide professional, compassionate care.
Consult with attending physicians and the Hospice Medical Director regarding patient condition changes and care plan updates.
Triage all after-hours calls accurately and promptly based on patient and family needs.
Ensure timely visits following contact with the after-hours nurse or on-call administrator.
Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and contracted services to coordinate patient care.
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely clinical documentation.
Keep patient care plans current and reflective of ongoing needs.
Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) activities.
Educate patients and families on the dying process, plan of care, and healthcare decisions.
Provide dietary counseling appropriate to the patient’s condition and stage of life.
Perform death visits and participate in discharge planning per organizational policy.
Maintain current knowledge of drug therapy, hospice protocols, and applicable regulations.
Supervise and evaluate Hospice Aide performance every 14 days or as needed.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and accreditation standards, including Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
Job Conditions
May involve high levels of stress and emotional situations.
Requires the ability to access patients’ homes (which may not be wheelchair accessible).
Physical requirements include walking, standing, sitting, stooping, and lifting or turning patients.
Must possess adequate hearing, vision, and dexterity to perform physical assessments and patient care.
Equipment Used
Computer, telephone, thermometer, blood pressure cuff, glucometer, penlight, hand hygiene supplies, and other medical and office equipment.
Company Information
Access to confidential patient medical records is required.
Commitment to providing quality, compassionate hospice care in alignment with organizational mission and values.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice (no exceptions).
Minimum 1 year of RN experience (hospice experience preferred).
Excellent assessment, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational and time management abilities.
Knowledge of case management processes and hospice regulations.
Valid driver’s license, reliable insured automobile, and good driving record.
Ability to administer medications, perform medication reconciliation, and carry out all nursing procedures within state scope of practice.
Demonstrated competence in all required clinical skills prior to patient care.
Join Our Team
If you’re a compassionate, skilled nurse seeking a meaningful role where you can make a difference in patients’ lives every day, we invite you to apply and become part of our dedicated hospice care team.
Come join our awesome team as Director of Healthcare Services at Elder Homestead. Elder Homestead (51 apartments- Assisted Living and Memory Care) is located in the beautiful Minnetonka, MN and is part of Volunteers of America National Services, serving as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization and is a welcoming senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care. They make our residents feel protected and cared for at home with their unwavering kindness and shining attitudes. We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package and retirement plan so they know that we support them and their lives, inside and outside of work!
The Director of Healthcare Services provides direction, coordination, supervision and implementation of professional and supportive services to residents/clients using nursing theory and process in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act. The Director of Healthcare Services assures the residents/clients are treated with respect and dignity, recognizing individual needs and encouraging independence. Perform initial and ongoing assessment of physical & psychosocial needs, coordinate with other departments, agencies and care providers as needed.
Salary: $94,000-$115,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (Occasional Weekends)
Director of Healthcare Services Job Highlights:
Employer/Employee Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Saving Account (FSA)
- 403(b) - with discretionary contribution
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
Benefits with minimal to no cost to employees:
- Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness program
- Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional)
- Short term disability
- Loan program
- Ministry Program
About the job: Assist in the development and oversight of resident services, including planning and coordinating opportunities for residents that promote a level of health, well-being, engagement, and growth.
The warm and caring atmosphere of our communities is created by nurses, environmental specialists, certified nursing assistants and other team members who love to help older adults feel healthy and at home.
When you join our team of exceptional professionals, we’ll trust you to do your best each day, and to show compassion and caring for our residents and your fellow team members. You’ll be rewarded with a generous array of industry-leading benefits and workplace considerations.
Essentials:
Administration
- Participates in the organizations strategic planning activities.
- Assists in plan and development of agency structure.
- Clinical and administrative policies & procedures and the annual operating and capital budgets.
Implements systems to assure compliance with all state and federal and local laws. - Provides leadership to clinical and managerial staff.
- Assure compliance with the requirements of state licensure through policy and procedure development. Staff education and ongoing monitoring activities.
- Recommends new resident policy and procedure and/or changes current policies to improve quality of care and to meet state recommendations, efficiency and effectiveness of services.
- Reviews and updates client care procedures annually.
- Assists in planning and development of annual budgets.
- Assist in overall organizational evaluation.
- Risk management/incident reports.
- Assist with reviewing Abuse/Neglect claims and aid with abuse prevention investigations as necessary.
- Provide support to the facility by working on call.
- Communicate effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide staff direction through general meetings, timely personnel evaluations and productivity expectations
Coordination of Services:
- Introduce health services to new clients and families.
- Perform initial and ongoing assessment of physical & psychosocial needs, coordinate with other departments, agencies and care providers as needed.
- Maintain ongoing communication with families, MDs and other care providers regarding status and condition changes.
- Develop a plan of care/service plan for resident/client that promotes independence.
- Ensure/coordinate ancillary services and appointment scheduling to ensure that needs are met.
- Assures in-house ancillary medical services such as podiatrist, doctor visits, dentist visits, psyche visits, lab, X-ray, ambulance, etc. are scheduled and followed through.
- Ensure that residents/clients are involved in care planning to gain cooperation, understanding, to alleviate apprehension and facilitate continuity of care.
- Maintain continuity of care.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care, and determine the need for changes.
- Implement plan of care/service plan changes as needed.
- Assure residents are treated with respect and dignity, recognizing individual needs and encouraging independence.
- Observes residents; records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies resident director and physician of resident’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
- Performs ongoing assessments of resident’s physical and psychosocial needs and coordinates with other departments to assure quality, proactive care.
- Initiates a resident care plan according to the individualized needs of the resident, as prescribed by Physician and/or residence policy. Provides resident and family instruction.
- Conducts pre-admission screening of prospective residents
Coordination of Services (Home Care):
- Participate in hospital care conferences to provide home health care expertise for resident discharges as needed.
- Introduce home health care services to clients and families for all new referrals.
- Interface with nurse clinicians/resident educators and social workers to provide resident care continuity, between hospital and home.
- Coordinate services to meet resident needs from the time of the new referral through the initial at home intake visit.
- Provide consultation to agency staff regarding new home care nursing treatments.
- Maintain liaison with attending physicians.
- Establish and implement priorities for services when resource limitations require.
- Coordinate referrals to other community agencies as appropriate.
Quality Improvement:
- Establishes Quality Improvement planning teams.
- Identifies data collection requirements and reports to evaluate the effectiveness of the programs and to ensure quality of client/resident care.
- Identifies systems to recognize resident needs, respond to resident needs, and to measure the outcomes of agency interventions.
- Utilizes this data to provide direction for improvements.
- Services on the Professional Advisory Board, if needed.
- Provides training, supervision and monitoring of staff in the administration of medications, to include frequently auditing medication sheets.
- Supervises the maintenance of resident charts, review documentation performed by care giving staff.
Human Resources:
- Make health care staff hiring decisions.
- Participates in the hiring and orientation of personnel.
- Ensure staff development and in-service education programs to ensure competency of staff and to meet regulatory requirements.
- Provides staff direction through general meetings, timely personnel evaluations and identified performance expectations.
- Provides leadership to the clinical staff.
- Builds a strong team with complimentary skills.
- Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Provides training, supervision and monitoring of staff in the administration of medications, QA (auditing med sheets).
- Provides situation specific training.
- Provides counseling/disciplinary action to clinical staff to promote quality care.
- Makes recommendations for employee dismissal.
- Assist with coordination of staffing patterns.
- Ensure that disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion or disability.
- Ensures current licensure/certification of all staff.
- Attends required in-services & completes assignments online modules.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing program with a current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment.
- Current license as a RN in the state(s) of practice.
- Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience, with a combination of long-term care dementia care or acute care. Home care experience preferred.
- Previous supervisory/management experience in a health care setting.
- CPR certified.
- Knowledge of Home Health regulatory and reimbursement requirements.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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MedStar Health is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team! We are looking for a Certified Medical Assistant with excellent customer service/patient interaction skills.
The Medical Assistant will perform clinical and administrative duties in an ambulatory care setting under the supervision of a physician/provider and/or a registered nurse. Duties may include venipuncture, medication and vaccine administration, measurement, and documentation of vital signs, and assisting providers with patient exams, and telephone and clerical support.
Position may float to other sites/locations within the system
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Primary Duties:
- Assists providers with patient preparation, office procedures, examination and education of patients. Supports the clinical care team, assuring optimal best-practice patient flow; manages patient volume. Reviews and prepares for scheduled patient visits. Screens all patients for preventative care needs, ongoing support, barriers to care, safety concerns, and potential fall risk. Conducts surveillance for transitions of care, urgent/emergent care, or follow up tasks. Conducts motivational interviews including patient screening/ coaching on disease management, motivation to change, learning care needs, and community outreach needs. Identifies potential behavioral health needs of patients and notifies provider of findings.
- Reports actual/ potential problems concerning patients, families and associates. Participates in performance improvement initiatives to improve care quality and safety. Attends training for safety, infection control, etc. Ensures ongoing compliance by maintaining and auditing temperature logs, ensuring medication supplies are current/unexpired, checking and maintaining emergency equipment, area free of clutter, and other related tasks. Participates in population management activities including an awareness of the populations served and engages the patient in self-management support, care/health goal setting, pre-visit planning, and the capturing of information that leads to health care improvement activities.
- Performs selected patient/ laboratory testing, including Point of Care Testing, tuberculosis skin testing, electrocardiography, pulmonary function tests, vision and hearing testing. Removes sutures/staples. Documents activities in the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR). Performs required patient follow-up: to include pap smears, Pb levels, HIV, mammograms, and STD’s. Collects and processes specimens, completes requisitions, and documents.
- Provides escort and assists with patient discharge activities. Provides chaperoning. Fulfills infection prevention and environmental responsibilities as assigned. Updates appropriate records of scheduled equipment maintenance and manages drug and medical supply inventories. Provides telephone screening services to gather information from patients, determine appropriate disposition and document per established telephone screening protocols.
- May insert intravenous catheter for physician initiated IV fluid therapy or administration of intravenous medications. May insert, remove, and monitor urinary catheter for procedures and prepare and administer oral drugs and injections limited to intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular. May perform phlebotomy. Utilizes the EMR to propose patient medication refills for provider approval. Completes requisitions for tests. Contacts insurance companies for Pre-authorizations for patient medications and specialty referrals including insurance authorization.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/ GED.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants within 1 year OR Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Medical Technologists within 1 Year.
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Experience working in an ambulatory care medical office or equivalent.
- Externship in a medical or ambulatory health setting strongly preferred.
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
- Completed externship program at MedStar Health may be substituted for experience in ambulatory care medical office.
- For Cardiology offices only: 6 months experience working in an ambulatory care medical office or equivalent, OR Bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology/science, OR related major or successful completion of a cardiac technician course preferred.
Summary:
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/licensed Nurse, this Job will assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities in a nursing unit. This Job also performs specific clerical, organizational, and patient-focused activities. The patient-focused tasks will be supportive in nature.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
- Completes pertinent documents.
- Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots, and adjusting bed to the appropriate level.
- Assures that all patient belongings accompany the patient to the new unit or home at time of discharge.
- Safely transports stable patients as required.
- Maintains security/confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors.
- Cleans, procures and returns equipment and supplies.
- Run errands for the unit as required.
- Assist Licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenish patient room with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate.
- Perform unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet.
- Identify obvious changes in the patient's condition and take responsibility for reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge.
- Assist with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed.
- Keeps unit supplies in an organized and orderly fashion.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies.
- Communicate effectively with other team members during and between shifts.
- Responds to phone calls and patient call lights.
- Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
- Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience
- Patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- CNA License in state of employment required.
- BLS required.
Work Schedule:
7PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
