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Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health is dedicated to improving patient lives and fostering a supportive work environment for its team members. The organization offers a wide range of career opportunities across various healthcare settings, including clinical and non-clinical roles. With a focus on community service and positive change, Hackensack Meridian Health provides competitive benefits and resources to help employees thrive in their careers.

<div>Overview:

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives &mdash; and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It&rsquo;s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
Responsibilities:

The Patient Care Technician functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes. This position focuses on expanding knowledge and skills, provides effective direct and indirect care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse, promotes patient satisfaction, comfort and safety. Assists with a variety of patient, unit and environment-related tasks. Participates in patient safety initiatives. 
<ul><li>
Provide patient care, based on physical, psychosocial, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the guests/patients served in assigned service</li><li>
Provide for effective and safe guest/patients outcomes through practice, judgment and critical actions</li><li>
Ongoing communication with patients, nursing colleagues and other members of the health care team regarding patient's status and rendered care</li><li>
Take self-directed or self-motivated initiative to do more than is expected or required in the job, acting before being required to by events, improving job performance, and/or creating new opportunities</li><li>
Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration of our patient's plan of care from admission to discharge to ensure safe transitioning and continuum of care</li><li>
Participate in Unit/Department Performance Improvement [PI] activities</li></ul> 
Specific Job Functions may include but not limited to:<ul><li>
Welcomes patients and checks for proper identification bracelets.</li><li>
Prepares the patient for assessment/admission, physical examination and procedures.</li><li>
Recognizes and responds to opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction.</li><li>
Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to age of patients on the unit.</li><li>
Obtains clinical data, temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, O2 saturation and documents findings in patient record and notifies RN immediately of abnormal results.</li><li>
Draws intravenous or capillary blood from newborn through geriatric aged patients using proper aseptic collection techniques, assure appropriate labeling and processing of specimens to expedite throughput of patients.</li><li>
Performs venipuncture for laboratory tests</li><li>
Demonstrates a reliable and dependable ability to follow through with designated responsibilities in the collecting, labeling, and transporting of specimens to the proper area at the appropriate time: always correctly labels type of specimen collected, including patients name and room number.</li><li>
Performs EKG for patients as directed.</li><li>
Assures the presence, functionality and cleanliness of all necessary equipment. Checks and maintains code cart, O2, and other emergency medical equipment as directed.</li><li>
Applies bandages, slings, compression boots and hypothermia blankets according to standard as directed by RN.</li><li>
Assists in the transport of patient to departments or units upon request.</li><li>
Assists with preparation as necessary assuring the patient is assisted with meals/ or fed as needed.</li><li>
Checks inventory of assigned area and restocks as directed.</li><li>
Ensures room environment is prepared for admission.</li><li>
Provides direct hygiene and comfort care to patients including bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, incontinent care, and bed making.</li><li>
Assists the patients with dressing/undressing and placing patient belongings in the appropriate bag labeled with completed property checklist. Monitors the return of clothing to family of patient.</li><li>
Performs and documents glucose finger sticks and collects other specimens as directed.</li><li>
Provides post mortem care</li><li>
Obtains and documents patient weights and observes and documents patient's intake and output.</li><li>
Provides a safe patient environment by answering call lights promptly, communicating with the RN immediately for any change in the patient's condition.</li><li>
Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs not limited to (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.)</li><li>
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.</li><li>
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.</li></ul>
Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:<ul><li>
High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.</li><li>
Completion of one of the following: - Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician program or - Fundamentals of Nursing program from an accredited school of nursing or - HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program - Or equivalent medical background experience, such as EMT, Home Health Aide, CMA, MA, PCT, Nursing Assistant. Note: Candidates that have not completed one of the programs but meet the other requirements will be considered for selection into the HMH PCT Apprentice Program. If selected, the candidate will be hired into the role of PCT Apprentice. Upon successful completion of the HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program, the candidate will be transferred to the Patient Care Technician role.</li><li>
The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care and service based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.</li></ul>
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:<ul><li>
Experienced or certified in phlebotomy and checking EKG, vital signs and blood sugar preferred</li><li>
At least one (1) year PCT or CNA experience in a hospital setting strongly preferred or eligible for the HMH PCT apprentice program.</li><li>
Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician who has successfully completed a PCT program which includes Phlebotomy, EKG and nursing assistant course both in the theoretical and clinical setting.</li></ul>
Licenses and Certifications Required:<ul><li>
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.</li></ul>
Starting Minimum Rate: Minimum rate of $20.68 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure: HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.</div>

Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg - Per Diem Days

<div>Overview:

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives &mdash; and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It&rsquo;s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. 
The Registered Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes. This position focuses on expanding knowledge and skills, provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. This position directs and oversees the care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination. This position effectively coordinates patient care/unit activities among nursing peers, physicians and support services.
Responsibilities:

A Registered Nurse at Hackensack Meridian Health involves the delivery of nursing practices according to the most up-to-date evidence-based research, nursing policies, and standards of care, to provide and ensure safe and excellent delivery of individualized patient care. A day in the life of a Registered Nurse includes: 
Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation Assessment 
<ul><li>
Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation.</li><li>
Performs age and disease specific assessment / data collection independently in a systematic manner focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status.</li><li>
Recognizes clinical and diagnostic status changes in patient status.</li><li>
Identifies variables in patient/family education needs based on age, disease, and culturally specific learning differences.</li><li>
Develops a plan of care that prescribes strategies and interventions to attain expected outcomes.</li><li>
Formulates age and disease specific patient / family centered goals / outcomes based on assessment data.</li><li>
Develops and coordinates a plan of care which is patient / family focused, prioritized and encompasses the continuum of care.</li><li>
Communicates, coordinates, and implements the plan of care.</li><li>
Provides ongoing communication with patient / family, nursing colleagues and other members of the health care team regarding patient's status, rendered care and treatment plans.</li><li>
Implements age and disease specific care in an organized and timely manner.</li><li>
Provides or coordinates the patient / family education as needed and ensures understanding.</li><li>
Performs according to established protocols in clinical situations, including communicating with appropriate persons and documenting events.</li><li>
Provides nursing care and treatments that reflect the patients' needs, advocates appropriately and demonstrates evidence-based nursing practice and compliance with standards.</li><li>
Performs continuous Point-of-Care electronic documentation of each individual patient's assessments, plan-of-care, interventions and evaluation of rendered care.</li><li>
Medication administration utilizing the newest advancements in bar-scanning and documentation technologies designed to ensure the safest delivery of medications to our patients.</li><li>
Multi-disciplinary discharging of patients to ensure safe transitioning and continuum of care.</li><li>
Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.</li><li>
Utilizes critical thinking skills based on nursing knowledge to achieve desired patient outcomes.</li><li>
Initiates interventions related to patient's change in condition and unexpected response to care.</li></ul> 
Additional Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Identifies ethical issues in the practice setting and brings them to the attention of other team members.</li><li>
Recognizes and responds to opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction.</li><li>
Must acquire and maintain competencies, certifications and continuing education in order to meet any facility accreditation or individual licensing requirements.</li><li>
Adheres to American Nurses Association Code for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.</li><li>
Lifts a minimum of 35 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.</li><li>
Adheres to HMH's Organizational and Managerial competencies and standards of behavior.</li><li>
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.</li></ul>
Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
<ul><li>A minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree.</li><li>
BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire.</li><li>
Must have six (6) or more months of relevant nursing experience OR must be an active participant with Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.</li><li>
The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.</li></ul> 
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
<ul><li>National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.</li></ul> 
Licenses and Certifications Required:
<ul><li>Must have a current and valid Registered Nurse license to work at the assigned HMH location by date of hire.</li><li>
BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association is required within 60 days of hire.</li></ul>
Starting Minimum Rate: Minimum rate of $46.25 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure: HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.</div>

Registered Nurse- Emergency Room- OBMC- F/T Evenings

Overview: 
The Registered Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes. This position focuses on expanding knowledge and skills, provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. This position directs and oversees the care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination. This position effectively coordinates patient care/unit activities among nursing peers, physicians and support services.
 
Responsibilities: 
A Registered Nurse at Hackensack Meridian Health involves the delivery of nursing practices according to the most up-to-date evidence-based research, nursing policies, and standards of care, to provide and ensure safe and excellent delivery of individualized patient care.
 
A day in the life of a Registered Nurse includes: Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation Assessment
 
1. Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation.
 
2. Performs age and disease specific assessment / data collection independently in a systematic manner focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status.
 
3. Recognizes clinical and diagnostic status changes in patient status.
 
4. Identifies variables in patient/family education needs based on age, disease, and culturally specific learning differences.
 
Plan
 
1. Develops a plan of care that prescribes strategies and interventions to attain expected outcomes.
 
2. Formulates age and disease specific patient / family centered goals / outcomes based on assessment data.
 
3. Develops and coordinates a plan of care which is patient / family focused, prioritized and encompasses the continuum of care.
 
Implementation
 
1. Communicates, coordinates, and implements the plan of care.
 
2. Provides ongoing communication with patient / family, nursing colleagues and other members of the health care team regarding patient's status, rendered care and treatment plans.
 
3. Implements age and disease specific care in an organized and timely manner.
 
4. Provides or coordinates the patient / family education as needed and ensures understanding.
 
5. Performs according to established protocols in clinical situations, including communicating with appropriate persons and documenting events.
 
6. Provides nursing care and treatments that reflect the patients' needs, advocates appropriately and demonstrates evidence-based nursing practice and compliance with standards.
 
7. Performs continuous Point-of-Care electronic documentation of each individual patient's assessments, plan-of-care, interventions and evaluation of rendered care.
 
8. Medication administration utilizing the newest advancements in bar-scanning and documentation technologies designed to ensure the safest delivery of medications to our patients.
 
9. Multi-disciplinary discharging of patients to ensure safe transitioning and continuum of care.
 
Evaluation
 
1. Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
 
2. Utilizes critical thinking skills based on nursing knowledge to achieve desired patient outcomes.
 
3. Initiates interventions related to patient's change in condition and unexpected response to care.
 
Additional Responsibilities: 
1. Identifies ethical issues in the practice setting and brings them to the attention of other team members.
 
2. Recognizes and responds to opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction.
 
3. Must acquire and maintain competencies, certifications and continuing education in order to meet any facility accreditation or individual licensing requirements.
 
4. Adheres to American Nurses Association Code for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.
 
5. Lifts a minimum of 35 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
 
6. Adheres to HMH's Organizational and Managerial competencies and standards of behavior.
 
7. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
 
Qualifications: 
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 
1. A minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree.
 
2. BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire. (Note this applies to team members hired on or after November 2019). *P4567U - applies to team members hired after 6/1/2021. **CC456U, CC689U, CC891U per CC Union Contract - All staff Registered Nurses (RN) are required to have a BSN within five years of hire. Note: Advanced masters degree in nursing programs satisfy the BSN requirement (ie Associates to MSN).
 
3. Must have six (6) or more months of relevant nursing experience OR must be an active participant with Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.
 
4. The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.
 
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: 
1. National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.
 
Licenses and Certifications Required: 
1. Must have a current and valid Registered Nurse license to work at the assigned HMH location by date of hire.
 
2. BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association is required within 60 days of hire.
 
Starting Minimum Rate: Minimum rate of $46.25 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure: HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care - F/T Nights

<div>Overview:

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives &mdash; and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It&rsquo;s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.<div>
At Hackensack Meridian Health at Home, we recognize our full- and part-time benefit eligible team members by offering a Total Rewards package including comprehensive Health Benefits, generous Paid Time Off, Travel Reimbursement as well as an investment in your future with a 401(k) match and Tuition Reimbursement. Per Diem team members are eligible to participate in Travel Reimbursement and may be eligible to receive a 401(k) match. At www.TeamHMH.com, you&rsquo;ll find the information, resources and tools that will help you to be successful at HMH. From great benefits and innovative wellness programs, to robust learning and development opportunities, we continue to cultivate an exceptional work environment where you can do the kind of work that leads to fulfillment and professional growth.</div>
Qualifications:
<div>
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
</div><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy (PT)
</li><li>Minimum of Six (6) Months PT Experience
</li><li>PC Experience/Skills</li></ul><div>
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:</div><ul><li>
Doctorate</li></ul><div>
Licenses and Certifications Required:</div><ul><li>
Physical Therapist License.</li><li>
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.</li></ul>
Responsibilities:
<div>
Responsible for providing professional rehabilitation therapy to patients in their home through evaluation, development and implementation of individual goal-oriented therapy programs in accordance with organization policies and procedures and external organizations.</div><ul><li>
Complete patient evaluation within the specified time frame and assure it contains data that is reflective of a complete, holistic assessment of the client`s condition.</li><li>
Develop an individualized treatment program based on the evaluation findings focusing on time-oriented, functional and measurable short and long-term goals.</li><li>
Prepare appropriate system documentation, such as progress notes, reassessments and discharge summaries according to policy and procedures. Assure that progress notes and reassessments reflect skilled care and monitor the patient`s status and progress towards goal achievement.</li><li>
Assure documentation is precise. Assure documentation is submitted in a timely manner and supports the need for continued skilled care in the home.
</li><li>Assure that service delivery follows the frequency an duration on the physician`s plan of care for the client.</li><li>
Act as liaison among physician, MCP and other members of the health care team to ensure effective coordination, appropriate resource referral, and utilization of home health aide services.</li><li>
Act as a supervising therapist to the Physician Therapy Assistant (PTA). Assess the ability of the PTA to perform the selected interventions as directed on an ongoing basis. Assure co-signatures are performed within regulatory timeframes.</li><li>
Educate the patient and/or caregiver in a written home program. Submit a copy of the program for the medical record according to policy.</li><li>
Provide comprehensive education to patients and/or caregivers based upon their identified needs in a manner that they are able to understand.</li><li>
Develop a rapport and mutual respect with the patient to foster an optimum environment for goal achievement. Implement the treatment plan utilizing correct and appropriate clinical skills and techniques. Independently meet productivity requirements on a consistent basis.</li><li>
Participate in discharge planning throughout the patient`s course of care. Address problem areas appropriately.</li><li>
Complete scheduling requirements timely and accurately by updating and submitting new and changed schedules through appropriate system applications.</li><li>
Respond to voice mail and messages in a timely manner.</li><li>
Document case communication with other members of the health care team as appropriate throughout the patient`s course of care utilizing secure messaging through appropriate application.</li><li>
Assure the discharge summary indicates the patient`s current status, outcomes achieved and recommendations for further services or interventions.</li><li>
Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Demonstrate flexibility with job responsibilities in all areas.</li><li>
Adheres to HMH`s Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.</li><li>
Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 8 hours a day.</li></ul>
Starting Minimum Rate: Minimum rate of $92,144.00 Annually Job Posting Disclosure: HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.</div>

Physical Therapist-Homecare-FT (Middlesex, Somerset, Union counties)

<div>Overview:
<div>
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.</div><div> 
</div><div>At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives &mdash; and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It&rsquo;s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.</div><div> 
</div><div>Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.</div><div></div><div> 
The Billing Coordinator / Coder is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day billing operations of the department and the hospital outpatient billing service utilizing a centralized medical information system. This position is responsible for accurately abstracting data following the Official International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10-Clinical Modification (CM), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Guidelines for Coding and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) directives across the Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) network. Performs data entry of required abstracted patient information into the electronic medical record system. Queries physicians when appropriate.</div>
Responsibilities:
<div>
A day in the life of a Billing Coordinator / Coder at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:</div><ul><li>
Coordinates pertinent information of a patient's medical record for submission to the physician billing service.
</li><li>Verifies patient's insurance and acts as a liaison with patients regarding charges, answers billing inquiries and assists with outstanding bills.</li><li>
Ensures proper receipt of authorization / referral and completion of all forms.
</li><li>Analyzes medical records and identifies documentation deficiencies.
</li><li>Daily monitoring of all WQ`s for coding and billing corrections.
</li><li>Assigns codes to clinical services performed for use in reimbursement and data collection.
</li><li>Assign CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM codes.
</li><li>Assesses clinical documentation and communicates with physicians and advanced practice providers for additional information when documentation for proper coding is missing or incomplete.
</li><li>Knowledge of and ability to address National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) and National Coverage Determinations (NCD) / Local coverage determinations (LCD) edits.
</li><li>Maintains required productivity and quality requirements
</li><li>Complies with HMH Organizational policies, procedures, and standards of behavior; maintains patient record Reports unusual circumstances, possible risk factors, errors, and discrepancies to management.
</li><li>Other duties and/or projects as assigned.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<div>
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
</div><ul><li>High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs</li><li>
Minimum of 1 year of coding for professional services
</li><li>Strong understanding of physiology, medical terms and anatomy.
</li><li>Proficiency in computer skills including typing speed and accuracy.
</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
</li><li>Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.
</li><li>Must be able to achieve and maintain appropriate coding quality and productivity as established by HMH Compliance
</li></ul><div>Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
</div><ul><li>Prior working experience with outpatient hospital ICD10 diagnosis, CPT procedural and E&amp;M coding experience is desired
</li></ul><div>Licenses and Certifications Required:
</div><ul><li>Certified Coding Specialist or Certified Outpatient Coder or Certified Professional Coder or Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based.
</li></ul><div>Licenses and Certifications Preferred:
</div><ul><li>An approved American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) coding credential.</li></ul>
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Starting Minimum Rate: Minimum rate of $27.13 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure: HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.</div>

Billing Coordinator / Coder Ambulatory - Ears, Nose, and Throat - Physician Practice

<div>
 
 Description
 
 
 
 Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
 
 
 At
 
 Hackensack Meridian
 
 
 
 Health
 
 
 we help our patients live better, healthier lives &mdash; and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It&rsquo;s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
 
 
 Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
 
 
 The Security Officer will assume responsibility for the safety and well-being of patients, team members, physicians, visitors, students and Medical Center property. These responsibilities include but are not limited to continuous surveillance, reporting and documenting all incidents and remaining sensitive to the need for delivery of quality guest services and assistance to all persons visiting the Medical Center.
 
 
 
 Responsibilties
 
 
 
 A day in the life of a Security Officer at Hackensack Meridian
 
 Health
 
 includes:
 
 
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 Make continuous patrols throughout the Medical Center to observe and take corrective action regarding violations and detrimental conditions related to security and safety of patients, visitors, team members, students and property either on foot or in a vehicle. Security Team Members act as visible deterrence to crime and prohibited activities.
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 Respond to calls and codes for security assistance by any person within the Medical Center and take proper action including responding quickly and effectively to emergent and non-emergent situations including all Codes in a timely manner.
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 Provide continuous coverage of the Medical Center, controlling access to the area and assisting patients and visitors as necessary. Challenges unauthorized persons in a professional and courteous manner, issues appropriate passes, and enforces policies and procedures of the Medical Center.
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 Maintain and control access to all facilities owned or operated, leased or owned by Hackensack Meridian Health.
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 Expedite and ensure safe flow of traffic through the Medical Center parking lots while enforcing parking regulations.
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 Conduct preliminary and/or detailed investigations of all unusual occurrences falling under the realm of security matters including but not limited to interviewing witnesses, obtaining signatures and collecting accurate information.
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 Respond to fire drills and perform fire watches; facilitate fire department inspections scheduled by regional safety function
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 Provide escorts to team members and visitor vehicles as requested within jurisdiction.
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 Report for duty in a clean and complete Medical Center issued uniform, including photo identification badge and security officer breast badge.
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 Make continuous inspections of outer buildings, grounds, and parking lots. Works with facilities for detection of fire and life safety hazards.
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 Inspects all packages leaving the Medical Center when necessary and according to policy.
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 Prepares and submits computerized security incident reports before the end of shift.
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 Completes and submits a daily activity log at completion of tour of duty.
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 Maintains all departmental security equipment in good operating condition and reports all damage immediately to the Security Leader.
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 Always keeps Security Leaders informed of all matters pertinent to safety and security conditions. 16. Has knowledge of and abides by all Medical Center Code of Conduct regulations and departmental procedures and policies including parking regulations.
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 Completes all in-service training, lectures and programs as assigned.
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 Attend all mandatory meetings (departmental or special).
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 Subject to all weather conditions; will be required to work in all areas of the Medical Center, including parking lots, grounds and outer buildings as requested.
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 Will be required to perform duties as assigned by Security leadership and execute physical security component of emergency management plan upon occurrence of an emergency.
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 Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
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 Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
 
 
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 High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
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 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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 Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
 
 
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 Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred
 
 
 
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 2 years of college credits.
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 Previous experience as Security Officer or Law Enforcement experience.
 
 
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 Licenses And Certifications Required
 
 
 
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 Possession of a valid driver's license
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 Full scale State, County, Federal, and License Check will be conducted every other year.
 
 
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 If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
 
 
 HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
 
 
 
 Job Duties
 
 
 
 The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
 </li>
 <li>
 Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
 </li>
 <li>
 Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
 </li>
 <li>
 Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.
 
 
 In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.Minimum rate of $20.68 Hourly
</div>

Security Officer - Full Time - Evening

<div>Overview:

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives &mdash; and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It&rsquo;s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
Responsibilities:

The Patient Care Technician functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes. This position focuses on expanding knowledge and skills, provides effective direct and indirect care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse, promotes patient satisfaction, comfort and safety. Assists with a variety of patient, unit and environment-related tasks. Participates in patient safety initiatives. 
<ul><li>
Provide patient care, based on physical, psychosocial, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the guests/patients served in assigned service
</li><li>Provide for effective and safe guest/patients outcomes through practice, judgment and critical actions
</li><li>Ongoing communication with patients, nursing colleagues and other members of the health care team regarding patient's status and rendered care
</li><li>Take self-directed or self-motivated initiative to do more than is expected or required in the job, acting before being required to by events, improving job performance, and/or creating new opportunities
</li><li>Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration of our patient's plan of care from admission to discharge to ensure safe transitioning and continuum of care
</li><li>Participate in Unit/Department Performance Improvement [PI] activities
</li></ul>Specific Job Functions may include but not limited to:
<ul><li>Welcomes patients and checks for proper identification bracelets.
</li><li>Prepares the patient for assessment/admission, physical examination and procedures.
</li><li>Recognizes and responds to opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction.
</li><li>Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to age of patients on the unit.
</li><li>Obtains clinical data, temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, O2 saturation and documents findings in patient record and notifies RN immediately of abnormal results.
</li><li>Draws intravenous or capillary blood from newborn through geriatric aged patients using proper aseptic collection techniques, assure appropriate labeling and processing of specimens to expedite throughput of patients.
</li><li>Performs venipuncture for laboratory tests
</li><li>Demonstrates a reliable and dependable ability to follow through with designated responsibilities in the collecting, labeling, and transporting of specimens to the proper area at the appropriate time: always correctly labels type of specimen collected, including patients name and room number.
</li><li>Performs EKG for patients as directed.
</li><li>Assures the presence, functionality and cleanliness of all necessary equipment. Checks and maintains code cart, O2, and other emergency medical equipment as directed.
</li><li>Applies bandages, slings, compression boots and hypothermia blankets according to standard as directed by RN.
</li><li>Assists in the transport of patient to departments or units upon request.
</li><li>Assists with preparation as necessary assuring the patient is assisted with meals/ or fed as needed.
</li><li>Checks inventory of assigned area and restocks as directed.
</li><li>Ensures room environment is prepared for admission. 16. Provides direct hygiene and comfort care to patients including bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, incontinent care, and bed making.
</li><li>Assists the patients with dressing/undressing and placing patient belongings in the appropriate bag labeled with completed property checklist. Monitors the return of clothing to family of patient.
</li><li>Performs and documents glucose finger sticks and collects other specimens as directed.
</li><li>Provides post mortem care
</li><li>Obtains and documents patient weights and observes and documents patient's intake and output.
</li><li>Provides a safe patient environment by answering call lights promptly, communicating with the RN immediately for any change in the patient's condition.
</li><li>Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs not limited to (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.)
</li><li>Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
</li><li>Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.</li></ul>
Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
<ul><li>High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
</li><li>Completion of one of the following: - Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician program or - Fundamentals of Nursing program from an accredited school of nursing or - HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program - Or equivalent medical background experience, such as EMT, Home Health Aide, CMA, MA, PCT, Nursing Assistant. Note: Candidates that have not completed one of the programs but meet the other requirements will be considered for selection into the HMH PCT Apprentice Program. If selected, the candidate will be hired into the role of PCT Apprentice. Upon successful completion of the HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program, the candidate will be transferred to the Patient Care Technician role.
</li><li>The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care and service based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.</li></ul>
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
<ul><li>Experienced or certified in phlebotomy and checking EKG, vital signs and blood sugar preferred
</li><li>At least one (1) year PCT or CNA experience in a hospital setting strongly preferred or eligible for the HMH PCT apprentice program.
</li><li>Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician who has successfully completed a PCT program which includes Phlebotomy, EKG and nursing assistant course both in the theoretical and clinical setting.</li></ul>
Licenses and Certifications Required:
<ul><li>AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position</li></ul>
Starting Minimum Rate: Minimum rate of $20.68 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure: HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.</div>

Patient Care Technician- Med/Surg - Bayshore - FT Nights

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