Continuum Medical Staffing Jobs in Usa

Company Description

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health is geared to professionals who are serious about learning and progressing in an encouraging setting where teamwork is a way of life. Our employees take great pride in the culture they’ve helped to create, which exemplifies our core values built on trust, safety and respect. Our people know that great care and a positive attitude mean healthy patients and a happy work environment. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance in the welcoming community of UMUCH.

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a university-based regional health care system focused on serving the health care needs of Maryland. As one of the largest private employers in the state, University of Maryland Medical System’s 28,000 employees and 4,000 affiliated physicians provide primary and specialty care in more than 150 locations and at 13 hospitals.

Named one of “Best Places to Live in Maryland”, the Bel Air community boasts a diverse population, excellent schools, low crime rate, great neighborhoods, recreational options, shopping and dining. Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to numerous cultural and professional sporting offerings in major metro areas (Philadelphia, Baltimore, and D.C.). With close proximity to the ocean to the east, and the mountains to the west, Harford County offers an abundance of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, golfing, sailing, fishing, water activities, camping, and more!

Be part of a rich tradition of Medicine while shaping the future of care delivery.

UMMS hospitals and health care facilities are equal opportunity employers and proud of an environment of diversity.

Job Description

The Medical Director provides clinical care, leadership and expertise within the palliative care services team to enhance quality of life for patients with life limiting conditions and support for their families and caregivers. Ensures quality of services and appropriate utilization for patients in emergency department, inpatient and outpatient settings. Promotes strategic growth and integration of palliative services throughout the continuum of care.

Qualifications

Education & Training: Active privileges on the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health medical staff. Board-certification in Internal Medicine or in one of its sub-specialties. Eligible and/or certified by the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine is preferred; a willingness to obtain certification within three years is required.

Work Orientation & Experience: 2 years in Palliative or Hospice Care preferred

Skills & Abilities: Directly responsible and accountable to the Senior Vice President/Chief Clinical Officer to assure quality care, efficient resource management, appropriate activities and policies related to the success of the Palliative Care Program. Requires a close work relationship with the chairpersons of the clinical departments.

Additional information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

$265,000- $350,000

Summary:

The System Chief Medical Officer will be a leader in the creation of the “ideal patient experience,” by developing, implementing and monitoring systems and processes that ensure the highest quality of care, patient safety and evidence based medical standards are practiced at the Bon Secours Charity Health System; moreover, the VPMA will ensure that all programs are in compliance with JCAHO, HIPPA, and other accreditation bodies.

The CMO will also serve as one of the leaders of Clinical Transformation; a comprehensive inter-disciplinary approach to achieve care delivery excellence throughout the patient care continuum that measurably improves quality, creates holistic, patient centered care experiences, and reduces healthcare costs by reducing waste and optimizing the value proposition. This is done through the effective alignment of people, process and technology that enables and supports rapid cycle tests of innovation leading to creative, effective solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop objective measures for core competencies for physicians’ as required by JCAHO and implement procedures for ongoing measurement and reporting. Lead and support the development of an innovative multi-specialty peer review and create process for ongoing evaluation and reporting.
• Assume leadership for facilitating action plans for continually improving patient satisfaction & physician satisfaction scores.
• Create and drive the vision for high quality care; in partnership with, Charity CEO, Good Samaritan EVP, CNE, and members of the Administrative team to lead “Clinical Transformation” initiatives in partnership with the BSHSI- HSO Chief Medical Officer and Chief Nursing Executive.
• Develop physician champions prepared to implement EMR. Led the initiative to implement Connect Care order sets and clinical pathways.
• Improve “physician to physician” communication and improve lines of communication between medical staff and administration.
• In partnership with Chief Nurse Executive, create nurse/physician collaborative relationships.
• Focus on physician governance issues: define role and responsibilities of Department Chairs and Medical Directors.
• Take a leadership role in managing hospital based physician groups: (e.g. anesthesia, radiology, pathology, emergency department and hospitalist).

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience: A minimum of 10 years of clinical practice with demonstrated achievement; a minimum of three (3) years in hospital medical staff leadership in the role(s) of Director of Patient Safety or Quality (for complex and multiple departments/units) or VPMA/ CMO experience in a similar sized hospital or system.

Experience monitoring and managing physician practice productivity and the peer review process.

Experience with Joint Commission and other regulatory bodies. Experience and/or training in medical administration; advanced degree/certification in business, medical management or similar field (MBA, MMM, MHA, etc.).

Education: A degree of Doctor of Medicine (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine may receive consideration) from an accredited and approved school of medicine, Board certified physician, with current state license or unencumbered eligibility (not excluded by the OIG) for license issued by the New York Board of Medicine

Licenses / Certifications: License to practice medicine in the State of New York.

About Us:

Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, is a 286-bed hospital providing emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute-care services to residents of Rockland and southern Orange counties in New York; and northern Bergen County, NJ. The hospital is home to a recognized cardiovascular program, comprehensive cancer-treatment services, the area’s leading Wound and Hyperbaric Institute and outstanding maternal/child services that includes a Children’s Diagnostic Center. Good Samaritan Hospital also provides social, psychiatric and substance-abuse services and its certified home-care agency supports residents of the Hudson Valley and beyond.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position coordinates total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching, acts as a patient advocate and works as part of a team with ancillary and non-nursing departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

•  Assesses the patient's condition and nursing care needs.
• Sets goals and prescribes appropriate nursing interventions to meet physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative needs of patients.
• Develops individual nursing care plans.
• Implements care plans and makes revisions as needed.
• Evaluates patient care outcomes.
• Collaborates with physicians and other hospital employees.
• Administers medications, treatments and therapies.
• Communicates with patients and oversees provision of care.
• Provides patients and/or family with instruction and education relevant to condition.
• Accurately documents nursing observations, assessments, medications, treatments, and other care given.

Additional Information: 

• Maintains facility equipment, supplies and work areas.
• Assists in the orientation of new employees.
• Coordinates and supervises activities of employees and department operations.
• Participates in performance/process improvement activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience: 1 year or less

Certifications: BCLS upon completion of hospital orientation; ACLS and PALS within six months of hire or transfer date to position.

Licenses: Current RN license in state of practice 

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to understand, communicate, and react effectively to patient and family needs.

Critical thinking

Work well under pressure while keeping calm and maintaining customer focus

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for ex-tended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  Repetitive motion of upper body re-quired for extended use of computer. Required specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

Works in well-lit, ventilated and climate-controlled office environment with routine office equipment; some equipment has moving mechanical parts.

In hospital environment, may be exposed to hazards and unusual elements, which may include but are not limited to bloodborne pathogens and / or contagious illnesses, toxic chemicals, and biohazardous materials which may require extensive safety precautions and the use of protective equipment.

Noise level in the work environment is typical for an office and/or hospital environment.

Minimum overnight travel (up to 10%) by land and/or air

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical- PRN

Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

Essential Functions Additional Information

Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.

Exposure: Regular occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous materials.

Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive hand/arm movements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

License: /Certifications: Current RN license in state of practice; BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care preferred.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Medi Home Care, a division of Medical Services of America, Inc., currently seeks an experienced full-time Account Executive for our Home Medical Equipment Division in Statesville, Hickory (Alexander, Rowan, Iredell, Yadkin, Catawba, Lincoln, Caldwell, Burke, Wilkes, and McDowell Counties), North Carolina.

Responsibilities of Account Executives include:

• Ability to perform an initial territory market analysis and required business development plans quarterly/annually.
• Develop and establish new business referral sources consistently.
• Successfully maintain current relationships with referral sources.
• Meet regularly with the clinical team.
• Identify and implement market strategies with sales and clinical teams resulting in continued census growth.
• Maintains knowledge of Medicare and State specific home health care regulations.
• Obtains physician's order for specified treatments and participates in the referral process.
• Promote MSA's entire umbrella of services across the home health continuum

Job Requirements

• 3- 5 years sales experience or relevant experience preferably in healthcare.
• Outstanding communication skills accompanied by excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• General knowledge base of physician, hospital, skilled nursing, assisted living, and discharge planning needs.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work independently and consistently meet established quotas.
• Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record and company required auto liability insurance.

MSA offers competitive pay and excellent benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement with a generous company match
• Company provided web-based training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Other great benefits

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