Qureos Mentor

Hackensack Meridian Health

<div>Overview:
<div>
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.</div><div><br>
</div><div>At <b>Hackensack Meridian </b><b><i>Health</i></b> 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><br>
</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><br>
The <b>Care Coordinator, Care Management</b> is a member of the healthcare team and is responsible for coordinating, communicating, and facilitating the clinical progression of the patient's treatment and discharge plan. Accountable for a designated patient caseload; assesses, plans, and facilitates with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to meet treatment goals, expected length of stay, and arrange for the appropriate next level of care. Oversees interfacility transitions and handoff between acute and post-acute services</div>
Responsibilities:
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A day in the life of a <b>Care Coordinator, Care Management</b> at <b>Hackensack Meridian Health</b> includes:</div><br>
<div></div><ul><li>
Assesses patients by screening for potential discharge needs regardless of race, age, sex, religion, diagnosis and ability to pay. Meets directly with patient/family to assess needs and develop an individualized care plan in collaboration with the physician and other members of the health care team.
</li><li>Facilitates communication and coordination between members of the health care team and involves the patient and family in the decision making process, in order to minimize fragmentation of services, manage resources and remove barriers to the plan of care.
</li><li>Maintains current information of community resources and refers patients to those community resources appropriate for the patient's care. Consults with other community agencies and committees to identify potential resources to support patients and their families.</li><li>
Works collaboratively with all team members of the multidisciplinary and post acute care teams to secure timely and appropriate transitions to the next level of care.</li><li>
Develops a discharge plan, in collaboration with the patient and support persons, identifying goals that will provide maximum benefit for each patient. Ensures that the discharge plan meets the continuing care needs of the patient.</li><li>
Documents and communicates information to the multidisciplinary team in order to coordinate and maximize care. Ensures that the medical record reflects the education provided, coordination of services, referrals made and authorizations obtained.
</li><li>Participates actively on appropriate committees, workgroups, and or meetings.</li><li>
Identifies and refers quality issues for review to the Quality Management Program.
</li><li>Participates in multidisciplinary rounds, specific to assigned units. Brings forth issues which impact on discharge as well as length of stay in a timely manner, for discussion and resolution.
</li><li>Performs appropriate reassessments and evaluates progress against care goals and the plan of care and revises plan, as needed. Ensures that the medical record reflects reassessment of the discharge plan at least weekly and upon any change in medical condition affecting the plan.
</li><li>Provides patients and families with resources and discharge options. Educates regarding the risks and benefits of discharge options and any available health care benefits.
</li><li>Provides appropriate CMS documents to the patient and family/support person as per regulatory guidelines (ie., Important Message 4 to 48 hours prior to discharge, appeal and HINN notices)
</li><li>Utilizes social determinants of health screening tools and resources during each intake assessment.
</li><li>Collaborates with all members of the multidisciplinary team to support the following functions; crisis intervention, counseling support and referrals, abuse and neglect reporting, adoption planning, guardianship, psychosocial assessments, observation management, capacity management, hospital throughput.</li><li>
Referrals should be made to the following as required/needed: a. Acute rehabilitation facilities b. Sub- Acute rehabilitation facilities c. Long Term Care facilities d. Assisted Living facilities e. Adult day program f. Level 1/Level 2 PASRR screening g. EARC screening h. Home Care i. Hospice j. Durable medical equipment k. Transport l. Dialysis m. Financial assistance n. Medication assistance o. Palliative Care p. Boarding home placement q. Mental health services r. Homelessness placement s. Substance abuse placement t. Division of Child Protection and Permanency u. Adult Protective Services</li><li>
Maintains annual competencies and ensures training and continuing education of the team in applicable platforms. (Epic, Xsolis Cortex, BI, Google Suites)
</li><li>Other duties and/or projects as assigned.</li><li>
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<div><b>
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required</b>:</div><ul><li>
BSN or BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within 3 years of hire or transfer into the position; or Masters Degree in Social Work.</li><li>
Effective decision-making skills, demonstration of creativity in problem-solving, and influential leadership skills.</li><li>
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.</li><li>
Moderate to expert computer skills.
</li><li>Familiar with hospital resources, community resources, and utilization management.
</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
</li><li>Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.</li></ul><div><b>
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred</b>:
</div><ul><li>Master's degree.
</li></ul><div><b>Licenses and Certifications Required</b>:
</div><ul><li>NJ Licensed Registered Nurse or NJ Licensed Social Worker or NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker.</li></ul><div><b>
Licenses and Certifications Preferred</b>:
</div><ul><li>Care Management, CCMA or ACMA certification strongly preferred.</li></ul><div>
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
</div>Starting Minimum Rate: Minimum rate of $90,750.40 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>

Care Coordinator, Care Management

<div>Overview:
<p>
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian <i>Health</i> 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.
</p>Responsibilities:
<p>
Facilitates communication between sending and receiving facilities, including the use of telephone, computer software, and other communication and documentation tools. Documents a record of the encounter. Utilizes clinical expertise, critical thinking, and demonstrated knowledge of unit-specific admission and discharge criteria.</p><p></p><p><br>
A day in the life of a <b>Clinical Coordinator</b> at <i>Hackensack Meridian Health</i> includes:</p><br>
<p></p><ul><li>
Answers telephones in accordance with established policies and procedures.</li><li>
Utilizes professional tone and demeanor in all communication.</li><li>
Coordinates communication between sending and receiving facilities, and within the receiving facility.</li><li>
Accurately records details of all communication related to each transfer request in the electronic health record in an efficient and timely manner.</li><li>
Works in a collaborative manner with other members of the health care team.</li><li>
Utilizes clinical expertise, and collaborates with capacity management, nursing, physician/provider representatives, and other hospital departments to assure proper level of care and room assignment at the receiving facility.</li><li>
Maintains awareness of bed availability on all patient care units and outpatient departments involved in the inter-facility transfer and direct admission of patients.</li><li>
Demonstrates the ability to handle a high degree of pressure, heavy workloads, multiple requests, and numerous interruptions in a positive manner, establishing priorities for effective work completion. Able to diffuse challenging situations and respond appropriately.</li><li>
Demonstrates expertise in working with multiple computer applications as well as all functions of the telephone system.</li><li>
Demonstrates the ability to independently implement solutions to transfer center issues.</li><li>
Escalates barriers and concerns using applicable policies and procedures as well as chain of command.</li><li>
Follows patient identification policies and procedures to ensure accurate patient identification. Collaborates with patient access services as needed.</li><li>
Utilizes downtime procedures for effective communication and documentation when necessary.</li><li>
Collaborates with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to arrange appropriate and timely transportation based on established protocols.</li><li>
Collaborates with sending and receiving providers to ensure appropriate level of care and response urgency are assigned for patient transportation.</li><li>
Obtains insurance information and communicates with insurance providers and/or case management and social services as needed.</li><li>
Initiates registration activities and completes registration as requested.</li><li>
Prepares handoff and other reports as directed.</li><li>
Mentors team members. Participates in onboarding of new team members.</li><li>
Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment.</li><li>
Other duties as assigned.</li><li>
Patient age specification: Neonate, infant, toddler, pre-school, school age, adolescent, adult, geriatrics.</li><li>
Must be able to sit and work at a computer with multiple monitors while speaking on a telephone for extended periods of time.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>RN graduate of an accredited school of nursing.</li><li>
Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in an acute care setting.</li><li>
Current and valid New Jersey Registered Nurse license is required</li><li>
BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association is required</li><li>
At least 2 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting required</li><li>
Critical care and/or emergency nursing experience preferred</li><li>
Transfer center experience preferred</li><li>
BSN preferred</li><li>
Computer literacy preferred</li><li>
Medical terminology preferred</li><li>
Excellent communication skills preferred</li><li>
Flexible and adaptable to change preferred</li><li>
Ability to multitask preferred</li></ul><p>
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!</p>
Starting Minimum Rate: Minimum rate of $95,696.64 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>

Clinical Coordinator - JSUMC Transfer Center - Full Time Days

<b>Overview:</b><br>
The Neurocritical Care Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner assists, monitors, and manages the day-to-day needs of patients as requested by, in conjunction with, and under the supervision of a physician. Performs the duties and responsibilities of a Physician Assistant according to customary and generally accepted medical standards. In house attending coverage and support ICU. Critical care procedural experience preferred. Primarily Nights.
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<b>Responsibilities:</b><br>
1. Provide medical services under the supervision of a licensed physician, consistent with the PA's education, training and experience. 2. Performs and documents accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem. 3. Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate. 4. Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on comprehensive knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and the indications and contraindications of pharmacologic agents and other treatment modalities. 5. Prescribes medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed. 6. Seeks opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) PA practice recognition (locally, nationally, and internationally) through conferences, publications, and presentations. 7. Provides care that is patient- and family-centered, compassionate, and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of disease. 8. Practices as a healthcare provider according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges. 9. Applies evidence-based and value-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices and outcomes. 10. Evaluates patient/family transition of care planning, considering resource utilization, cost, quality, safety and self-management promotion for chronic conditions. 11. Demonstrates clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills pertinent to the practice specialty. 12. Translates `best practice' into clinical practice by evaluating current protocols and standards of care. 13. Provides culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education to patients and families. 14. Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team through participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds. 15. Serves as an advocate for patients and families, identifying and addressing obstacles to care progression and escalating issues as appropriate. 16. Serves as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team by addressing clinical, process, and system improvement opportunities. 17. Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups as necessary. 18. Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice and adheres to ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes. 19. Promotes a collaborative work environment supporting the organizational mission, behavior expectations, values, and pillars. 20. Mentors other PAs, precepts students in PA programs and participates in educational programs as a clinical expert. 21. Identifies patient/family educational needs and collaborates to implement appropriate teaching materials. 22. Promotes innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice. 23. Participates in clinical research activities and disseminates findings through practice, education, presentations, and publications. 24. Identifies ethical care issues and coordinates interdisciplinary meetings to resolve them. 25. Comply with HMH and department-specific scope of services, policies and procedures as applicable to role. 26. Adheres to all HMH infection control and safety policies. 27. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. 28. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
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<b>Qualifications:</b><br>
<b>Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:</b> 1. Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education. 2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 3. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: 1. Not Applicable. Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. Physician Assistant License. 2. National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. 3. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. Licenses and Certifications 1. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
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<b>Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:</b> 1. Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program. 2. Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. 3. Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice. 4. Experience in a relevant patient care setting (or as regulations dictate). 5. National Provider Identifier (NPI). 6. Prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration according to New Jersey state law. 7. Collaborative agreement with physicians on staff. 8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 9. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License. 2. Advance Practice Nurse License. 3. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. 4. Board certified by AANP or ANCC. 5. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification. 6. ACute Care NP cert
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<b>Starting Minimum Rate:</b> Minimum rate of $164,424.00 Annually Job Posting Disclosure:
<br><br>
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.

Stroke Neuro Critical Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner NIGHTS

<div>Overview:
<div><b>
The Physician Assistant assists, monitors, and manages the day-to-day needs of patients as requested by, in conjunction with, and under the supervision of a physician. Performs the duties and responsibilities of a Physician Assistant according to customary and generally accepted medical standards.</b></div>
Responsibilities:
<div><b>
1. Provide medical services under the supervision of a licensed physician, consistent with the PA's education, training and experience. 2. Performs and documents accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem. 3. Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate. 4. Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on comprehensive knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and the indications and contraindications of pharmacologic agents and other treatment modalities. 5. Prescribes medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed. 6. Seeks opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) PA practice recognition (locally, nationally, and internationally) through conferences, publications, and presentations. 7. Provides care that is patient- and family-centered, compassionate, and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of disease. 8. Practices as a healthcare provider according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges. 9. Applies evidence-based and value-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices and outcomes. 10. Evaluates patient/family transition of care planning, considering resource utilization, cost, quality, safety and self-management promotion for chronic conditions. 11. Demonstrates clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills pertinent to the practice specialty. 12. Translates `best practice' into clinical practice by evaluating current protocols and standards of care. 13. Provides culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education to patients and families. 14. Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team through participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds. 15. Serves as an advocate for patients and families, identifying and addressing obstacles to care progression and escalating issues as appropriate. 16. Serves as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team by addressing clinical, process, and system improvement opportunities. 17. Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups as necessary. 18. Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice and adheres to ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes. 19. Promotes a collaborative work environment supporting the organizational mission, behavior expectations, values, and pillars. 20. Mentors other PAs, precepts students in PA programs and participates in educational programs as a clinical expert. 21. Identifies patient/family educational needs and collaborates to implement appropriate teaching materials. 22. Promotes innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice. 23. Participates in clinical research activities and disseminates findings through practice, education, presentations, and publications. 24. Identifies ethical care issues and coordinates interdisciplinary meetings to resolve them. 25. Comply with HMH and department-specific scope of services, policies and procedures as applicable to role. 26. Adheres to all HMH infection control and safety policies. 27. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. 28. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.</b></div>
Qualifications:
<div><b>
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education. 2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 3. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: 1. Not Applicable. Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. Physician Assistant License. 2. National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. 3. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. Licenses and Certifications Preferred: 1. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.</b></div>
Starting Minimum Rate: Minimum rate of $71.54 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure:
<div>
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></div>

Physician Assistant Urology Surgery PD JSUMC

<div>Overview:
<div>
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.</div><div></div><div><br>
At <b>Hackensack Meridian </b><b><i>Health</i></b> 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><br>
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Transportation Aide is responsible for transporting patients and/or specimens upon request throughout the assigned area.</div>
Responsibilities:
<div>
A day in the life of a Patient Transport Aide at Hackensack Meridian <i>Health </i>includes:</div><ul><li>
Transports patients by the use of wheelchairs and with stretcher/bed transports, ensuring safe handling of patients to prevent falls.</li><li>
Transports patients to and from appropriate units or Imaging Modalities within expected time frames, and also ensuring the patient's chart is brought along.</li><li>
Maintains regular and open communication with Dispatch/Modality/Unit to notify of receipt of task, changes or delays in transport, and completion of tasks. Open communication is important to avoid non-productive time.</li><li>
Ensure that patient support apparatus such as IV pumps and oxygen tanks are handled safely during transport. Responsible for removing equipment from service that is unsafe or unclean. Responsible for oxygen tank exchange.</li><li>
Where applicable, obtains supplies from central supply as requested.</li><li>
Transporter follows established isolation protocol in use of personal protective equipment and hand washing techniques.</li><li>
Transporter uses two patient identifiers to correctly identify patient.</li><li>
Proper protocol followed for patient expirations.</li><li>
Where applicable, transports specimens to the laboratory, and delivers blood and blood products in a timely manner. Proper protocol followed for specimens/blood work.
</li><li>Where applicable, picks up slides for physicians to review from laboratory as requested.
</li><li>Participates/uses the automated systems in a timely and accurate manner to assist with patient throughput.</li><li>
Lifts a minimum of 10 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of length of shift.
</li><li>Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (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>Assists with environmental duties in departments or units including pick up and disposal of recycling/trash receptacles; also linen removal from laundry bins to proper disposal area such as chutes for collection as requested. Adhere to cleaning requirements and procedures as assigned
</li><li>Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
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Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:</div><ul><li>
High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.</li><li>
Utilizes social skills and communicates appropriately to alleviate fears and/or anxiety of the patient and provide the Best Healthcare Experience.
</li></ul><div>If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!</div>
Starting Minimum Rate: Minimum rate of $17.32 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 Transport Aide - Full Time - Evening

<div>Overview:
<p>
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian <i>Health</i> 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.</p><p></p><p><br>
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.</p>
Responsibilities:
<p>
1. Provide patient care, based on physical, psychosocial, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the guests/patients served in assigned service</p><p>
2. Provide for effective and safe guest/patients outcomes through practice, judgment and critical actions</p><p>
3. Ongoing communication with patients, nursing colleagues and other members of the health care team regarding patient's status and rendered care</p><p>
4. 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</p><p>
5. Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration of our patient's plan of care from admission to discharge to ensure safe transitioning and continuum of care</p><p>
6. Participate in Unit/Department Performance Improvement [PI] activities</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Specific Job Functions may include but not limited to:</b></p><p>
1. Welcomes patients and checks for proper identification bracelets.</p><p>
2. Prepares the patient for assessment/admission, physical examination and procedures. 3. Recognizes and responds to opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction.</p><p>
4. Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to age of patients on the unit.</p><p>
5. Obtains clinical data, temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, O2 saturation and documents findings in patient record and notifies RN immediately of abnormal results.</p><p>
6. 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.</p><p>
7. Performs venipuncture for laboratory tests</p><p>
8. 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.</p><p>
9. Performs EKG for patients as directed.</p><p>
10. Assures the presence, functionality and cleanliness of all necessary equipment. Checks and maintains code cart, O2, and other emergency medical equipment as directed.</p><p>
11. Applies bandages, slings, compression boots and hypothermia blankets according to standard as directed by RN.</p><p>
12. Assists in the transport of patient to departments or units upon request.</p><p>
13. Assists with preparation as necessary assuring the patient is assisted with meals/ or fed as needed.</p><p>
14. Checks inventory of assigned area and restocks as directed.</p><p>
15. Ensures room environment is prepared for admission.</p><p>
16. Provides direct hygiene and comfort care to patients including bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, incontinent care, and bed making.</p><p>
17. 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.</p><p>
18. Performs and documents glucose finger sticks and collects other specimens as directed.</p><p>
19. Provides post mortem care</p><p>
20. Obtains and documents patient weights and observes and documents patient's intake and output.</p><p>
21. Provides a safe patient environment by answering call lights promptly, communicating with the RN immediately for any change in the patient's condition.</p><p>
22. 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.)</p><p>
23. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.</p><p>
24. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.</p>
Qualifications:
<p><b>
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:</b></p><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><p><b>
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:</b></p><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><p><b>
Licenses and Certifications Required:</b></p><ul><li>
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.</li></ul>
Starting Minimum Rate: Starting at $20.32 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 - Maternal Child Services - PT Nights with Benefits

<div>Overview:
<p>
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian <i>Health</i> 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.</p><p></p><p><br>
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.</p>
Responsibilities:
<p>
1. Provide patient care, based on physical, psychosocial, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the guests/patients served in assigned service</p><p>
2. Provide for effective and safe guest/patients outcomes through practice, judgment and critical actions</p><p>
3. Ongoing communication with patients, nursing colleagues and other members of the health care team regarding patient's status and rendered care</p><p>
4. 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</p><p>
5. Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration of our patient's plan of care from admission to discharge to ensure safe transitioning and continuum of care</p><p>
6. Participate in Unit/Department Performance Improvement [PI] activities</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Specific Job Functions may include but not limited to:</b></p><p>
1. Welcomes patients and checks for proper identification bracelets.</p><p>
2. Prepares the patient for assessment/admission, physical examination and procedures. 3. Recognizes and responds to opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction.</p><p>
4. Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to age of patients on the unit.</p><p>
5. Obtains clinical data, temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, O2 saturation and documents findings in patient record and notifies RN immediately of abnormal results.</p><p>
6. 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.</p><p>
7. Performs venipuncture for laboratory tests</p><p>
8. 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.</p><p>
9. Performs EKG for patients as directed.</p><p>
10. Assures the presence, functionality and cleanliness of all necessary equipment. Checks and maintains code cart, O2, and other emergency medical equipment as directed.</p><p>
11. Applies bandages, slings, compression boots and hypothermia blankets according to standard as directed by RN.</p><p>
12. Assists in the transport of patient to departments or units upon request.</p><p>
13. Assists with preparation as necessary assuring the patient is assisted with meals/ or fed as needed.</p><p>
14. Checks inventory of assigned area and restocks as directed.</p><p>
15. Ensures room environment is prepared for admission.</p><p>
16. Provides direct hygiene and comfort care to patients including bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, incontinent care, and bed making.</p><p>
17. 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.</p><p>
18. Performs and documents glucose finger sticks and collects other specimens as directed.</p><p>
19. Provides post mortem care</p><p>
20. Obtains and documents patient weights and observes and documents patient's intake and output.</p><p>
21. Provides a safe patient environment by answering call lights promptly, communicating with the RN immediately for any change in the patient's condition.</p><p>
22. 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.)</p><p>
23. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.</p><p>
24. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.</p>
Qualifications:
<p><b>
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:</b></p><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><p><b>
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:</b></p><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><p><b>
Licenses and Certifications Required:</b></p><ul><li>
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.</li></ul>
Starting Minimum Rate: Minimum rate of $20.32 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 - Float - Per Diem Days

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