Qureos Mentor

South Shore Health

<div><p><b>If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Requisition Number:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
R-22535<p></p><p><b>
Facility:</b></p>
LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190
<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Department Name:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
SSH Patient Transport<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Status:
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Part time<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Budgeted Hours:
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>0<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Shift:
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Varied Shifts (United States of America)<p></p>
Under the direction of the Manager of Patient Transport and Visitor Services, the Patient Transporter will function within the guidelines of South Shore Health&rsquo;s policies and procedures. The Patient Transporter provides prompt, courteous, customer service to patients, visitors, and co-workers. He/ She works in collaboration with other team members and ancillary departments by providing excellent service. Responsible for safe transport of patients, specimens, and equipment. He/ She is responsible for the safe transport of patients using a wheelchair or stretcher. This may also include the transport of patients with oxygen, IV poles and other equipment. He/ She may also be responsible for carrying out dispatch services and the appropriate documentation of such services when needed.<p></p><p><b><br>
Compensation Pay Range:</b></p>
$19.10 - $26.70<p></p><p><b><br>
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b></p><p></p><p><b>
1. Safety/Quality - Fosters a &ldquo;Culture of Safety&rdquo; through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.</b><br>
a. Verifies patient identification prior to the start of any transport.<br>
b. Safely transports patients between departments (radiology, PACU, medical surgical units, and emergency department) using stretchers, wheelchairs, and beds.<br>
c. Follows proper hand hygiene to support patient and staff safety.<br>
d. Picks up patients and transports them to the designated areas within 18&ndash;20 minutes.<br>
e. Assists with maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly patient environment.<br>
f. Responsible for following Infection Prevention guidelines in cleaning and maintaining stretchers, wheelchairs, and other applicable equipment.<br>
g. Monitors the safety of the behavior management patient. Checks for Blue for Behavior bar on patient room placard.</p><p></p><p><b>
2. Patient Care/ Clinical Support </b><b>Responsibilities</b><br>
a. Assisting with patient transfers using specialized equipment such as slide boards, gait belts, etc.<br>
b. Monitor patient comfort and condition during transport.<br>
c. Monitor O2 &amp; IV lines during transport for safety and changes.<br>
d. Report any changes or concerns to nursing staff.<br>
e. Assist in patient repositioning and hygiene support.<br>
f. Discharges patients following proper procedures. Upon notification of discharge, the patient is safely brought to the main entrance or departure lounge.<br>
g. Transports lab specimens from all areas (inpatient units, ambulatory, etc.) to the Laboratory using universal precautions carried out.<br>
h. Transports x&ndash;ray reports, medical records and all other equipment necessary, O2, etc.<br>
i. Safely handles gas cylinders and safely applies patient oxygen administration devices under direct Nursing supervision.<br>
j. In time of emergency, bring a code cart to the designated unit.</p><p></p><p><b>
3. Communication and Coordination</b><br>
a. Communicate clearly with nursing and clinical staff.<br>
b. Accurately inform departments of patient departure and return to unit as soon as possible.<br>
c. Communicate and engage with patients in a positive style/ technique providing reassurance and emotional support.<br>
d. Communicate any concerns or observations to clinical staff.<br>
e. Maintains awareness of patient belongings and coordinates with clinical staff to ensure proper labeling is present.<br>
f. Considers the individual needs of each person with whom they interact.<br>
g. Interacts with sensitivity in the delivery of services of diverse populations as needed.<br>
h. Maintain a professional, courteous attitude toward patients, co&ndash;workers, and all departments daily.<br>
i. Clarifies instructions and asks guidance when necessary to maintain patient safety.<br>
j. Maintains on&ndash;going communication with the nurse assigned to the patient.</p><p></p><p><b>
4. Technology</b><br>
a. Utilizes software applications required by department and unit standards.<br>
b. Accountable to understand how to operate SSH issued device to receive transport orders and document completion of services.<br>
c. Answers the phone and dispatches services when needed, prioritizing needs of the nursing department. If covering the Dispatcher, logs calls appropriately, as they come in over the computer.</p><p></p><p><b>
5. Professional Development</b><br>
a. Attends mandatory in&ndash;services as required by South Shore Health.<br>
b. Biannual attendance at in&ndash;service mandatory; i.e., CPR.<br>
c. Completes annual education as assigned through Healthstream or other learning management systems by CPDS in a timely manner.<br>
d. Accountable for being informed about changes in hospital policy and procedures.</p><p></p><p><b>
6. Compliance</b><br>
a. Complies with applicable policies and procedures.<br>
b. Safeguards the privacy and security of patient information. The employee complies with policies and procedures relating to SSH&rsquo;s privacy and security programs.<br>
c. Brings potential compliance issues to a manager, supervisor, executive director, or VP.<br>
d. Complies with the mandatory education requirements of compliance, privacy, and security programs.</p><p><b><br>
JOB REQUIREMENTS</b></p><p><b>
Minimum Education - Preferred</b><br>
High school education or equivalent preferred. You must be 16 years or older at the time of filing an application.<br>
<b>Minimum Work Experience</b><br>
Previous hospital experience preferred but not required<br>
<b>Required additional Knowledge and Abilities</b></p><p>
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in the English language.</p><p>
Ability to move or lift patients and equipment.</p><p>
This position requires the candidate to be on their feet most of the shift as required.</p><p>
Ability to provide a high-level of customer service to patients and staff in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving.</p><p>
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.</p><p>
Per Diem status with varied shifts.</p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Responsibilities if Required:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Education if Required:
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>License/Registration/Certification</b><b> Requirements:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Transporter

<div><p><b>If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Requisition Number:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
R-22515<p></p><p><b>
Facility:</b></p>
LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190
<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Department Name:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
SSH Respiratory Therapy<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Status:
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Part time<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Budgeted Hours:
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>0<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Shift:
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Day/Night Rotation (United States of America)<p></p>
Provides respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and given on the physician's order for both in-house and out-patient care.<p></p><p><b><br>
Compensation Pay Range:</b></p>
$40.00 - $53.83<p></p><p><b><br>
1 - Responsible for the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medications, knowing their indications and contraindications.</b></p><p>
 a - Assures proper physician order before administration of medication as evidenced by Process Improvement.</p><p>
 b - Demonstrates proper procedures for the procurement of respiratory medications and reconciliation of medication count variances.</p><p>
 c - Completes Respiratory Care Patient Assessments before treating patients (except in an emergency) as evidenced by process improvement reviews</p><p></p><p><b>
2 -</b> <b>Knows and follows the indications and contraindications, the policy and procedures in administering therapeutic modalities including but not limited to: IPPB, IS, HHN, CPAP &amp; BiPAP, Heliox.</b></p><p>
 a - Assures proper physician order before treatment administered as evidenced by Process Improvement review.</p><p>
 b - Discontinues treatment if any adverse or contraindication noted and documented in patient chart at time of occurrence as well as notifying the appropriate staff member, i.e., nurse, physician.</p><p></p><p><b>
3</b> - <b>Safe utilization of gas cylinders and piped in gas outlets.</b></p><p>
 a - Sets up gas cylinders and assures proper usage and safety measures are in place.</p><p>
 b - Lifts and moves gas cylinders utilizing proper body mechanics.</p><p>
 c - Demonstrates knowledge of the set up, use and problems associated with oxygen, air and vacuum outlets, regulators, flowmeters and devices.</p><p></p><p><b>
4</b> - <b>Performs PFT&rsquo;s to the standards of the American Thoracic Society.</b></p><p>
 a - Patients are consistently coached to produce reliable data as evidenced by the number of needed retests.</p><p>
 b - PFT data is confirmed on a daily basis to have been transferred into the Meditech system.</p><p>
 c - Maintains and backs up patient data on a regular basis.</p><p></p><p><b>
5</b> - <b>Performs arterial punctures using radial, brachial and femoral sites independently. Draws off arterial lines to obtain sample for blood gas analysis.</b></p><p>
 a - Obtains sample upon a physician's order as directed. As determined by direct observation, the sample is obtained according to policy and in compliance with universal precautions.</p><p>
 b - Follows all National Patient Safety Goals regarding patient identification, labeling of the specimen and dealing with critical value results when performing an arterial puncture and blood gas analysis as evidenced during the process improvement reviews.</p><p>
 c - Proficient in interpreting arterial and venous blood gas results and conveys the information to the medical team.</p><p></p><p><b>
6</b> - <b>Be a member of both the &quot;code team&quot; and the &quot;rapid response team&quot; responding to arrest and patient in crisis situations.
</b></p><p> a - Maintains current BLS/ACLS card as evidenced by card.</p><p>
 b - Performs external compression when needed in a code situation.</p><p>
 c - Proper handling and usage of ambu and assures proper function during code. Utilizes proper technique as observed/reported by code team participants.</p><p>
 d - Demonstrates the ability to assist with endotracheal tube and LMA insertion and removal as observed/reported by code team participants.</p><p>
 e - Demonstrates the ability to verify endotracheal tube placement by use of an end tidal CO2 detector, breath sounds and a chest x-ray.</p><p></p><p><b>
7</b> - <b>Performs all aspects of artificial airway care. Demonstrates ability to perform naso-tracheal and endo-tracheal suctioning on patients.</b></p><p>
 a - Fully competent in explaining benefits and complications of various airway devices.</p><p></p><p><b>
8</b> - <b>Documents all maintenance, calibration, problems, and quality controls performed on the blood gas analyzers.</b></p><p>
 a - Performs maintenance on ABG analyzer as documented in the lab policy.</p><p>
 b - Changes IQM cartridges when directed by the instrument.</p><p>
 c - Reports critical values according to the hospital policy and procedures</p><p></p><p><b>
10</b> - <b>Familiar with measuring devices to include, but not limited to, ETCO2, pulse oximeter, Wrights respirometer, oxygen blenders.</b></p><p>
 a - Demonstrates ability to perform weaning mechanics utilizing a respirometer, manometer and cuff pressure manometer and documents the data in the medical record.</p><p>
 b - Measures and records the static compliance and dynamic resistance of the airways for all mechanically ventilated patients.</p><p></p><p><b>
11</b> - <b>Responsible for the set-up, safety check, monitoring and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators.</b></p><p>
 a - Demonstrates the ability to set properly set up and check the functionality of all ventilators at South Shore Hospital.</p><p>
 b - Demonstrates the ability to proficiently set-up and apply all modes of ventilation through each ventilator and can articulate the function and application of each of the modes.</p><p>
 c - Performs ventilator checks at the prescribed frequency during assigned shift .</p><p>
 d - Familiar with and promotes the use of mechanical ventilation protocols for both ventilator management and weaning evaluations.</p><p>
 e - Upon the order of a physician, the therapist demonstrates the ability to safely perform an endotracheal extubation.</p><p></p><p><b>
12</b> - <b>Familiar with the set-up and administration of CPAP and BiPAP.</b></p><p>
 a - Demonstrate ability to select proper equipment and fit the mask to the individual patient.</p><p>
 b - Demonstrate the ability to set all parameters and alarms when setting up a patient for NPPV.</p><p>
 c - Fully capable of explaining the different modalities and their applications with respect to the patient's disease process.</p><p></p><p><b>
13</b> - <b>Maintains accurate and legible records, documenting clinical notes in patients medical record.</b></p><p>
 a - Accurate and notes are to be kept in the electronic medical record as evidenced in process improvement reviews.</p><p>
 b - All medications administered and missed are documented via proper BMV technique in the MAR as evidenced in process improvement reviews.</p><p>
 c - PRP documentation is completed in a timely manner. RN who triggered PRP notified of any interventions.</p><p></p><p><b>
14</b> - <b>Participation in reporting patient progress, patient condition, and documenting needed level of care to the next shift as determined by observation at shift change.</b></p><p></p><p><b>
15</b> - <b>Participates in staff meetings, attends lectures, conferences and seminars.</b></p><p>
 a - Regularly attends staff meetings as scheduled as evidenced by minutes of meeting or requests a review of the material from supervisors or managers.</p><p>
 b - Attends lectures, seminars as scheduled as evidenced by rosters or awarded certificates.</p><p><br>
</p><p><b>17</b> - <b>Safety Awareness &ndash; Fosters a &ldquo;Culture of Safety&rdquo; through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.</b></p><p>
 a - Adheres to patient identification policies/procedures as evidenced through the PI system.</p><p>
 b - Makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times.</p><p>
 c - Adheres to respiratory etiquette guidelines and universal precautions.</p><p>
 d - Appropriately disposes of hazardous materials.</p><p>
 e - Adheres to electrical safety guidelines.</p><p></p><p><b>
18</b> - <b>Performs new respiratory procedures as they are introduced and inserviced into the Respiratory Care Department.</b></p><p></p><p><b>
19</b> - <b>Adheres to policies and procedures required for the implementation of the National Patient Safety Goals as determined by process improvement reviews.</b></p><p></p><p><b>
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Cont.)</b></p><p></p><p><b>
1 - Technology and Learning</b></p><p>
 a - Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.</p><p>
 b - Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.</p><p></p><p><b>
JOB REQUIREMENTS</b></p><p><b>
Minimum Education </b><b>- </b><b>Preferred</b></p><p>
Must be a graduate of an approved school of Respiratory Care.</p><p><b>
Minimum Work Experience</b></p><p>
Two years of acute care experience preferred.</p><p><b>
Required Licenses / Registrations
</b></p><p>Respiratory Therapist License<br>
Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)</p><p><b>
Required Classes/Skills </b><b>-</b></p><p>
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support<br>
BLS - Basic Life Support</p><p>
per diem</p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Responsibilities if Required:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Education if Required:
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>License/Registration/Certification</b><b> Requirements:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), Respiratory Therapist - Board of Respiratory Care (Massachusetts)</div>

Registered Respiratory Therapist

<div><p><b>If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Requisition Number:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
R-22506<p></p><p><b>
Facility:</b></p>
LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190
<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Department Name:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
SSH Hospitalists APC PB<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Status:
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Full time<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Budgeted Hours:
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>40<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Shift:
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Night (United States of America)<p></p>
Under the general guidance of the Hospitalist Director the Physician Assistant will evaluate, diagnose and treat patients following written guidelines approved by the Department of Medicine.<br>
<br>
As a Hospital Medicine Provider at SSH, you will report, through the Hospitalist Program leadership team including the Lead APC&rsquo;s and Program Director. You will have such duties and responsibilities as are set forth below and as may be reasonably requested by SSH from time to time. You shall perform the medical services faithfully, with due diligence and efficiency, to the best of your ability, and in accordance with the applicable standards of your profession, canons of professional ethics and all laws and SSH policies in effect from time to time. SSH recognizes that teamwork and flexibility are essential to providing 24-hour per day patient-centered care. SSH expects you to be respectful of your patients, other health care providers, and the physicians and staff of SSH. You shall be professional at all times and adhere to HIPAA standards with regard to maintaining confidentiality of patient information. You will have several different roles as a SSH Hospital Medicine Provider. These roles include admitting, rounding, and performing consults at the request of other providers. Regardless of role, you will be required to use approved SSH patient care treatment plans and order sets, when appropriate.<p></p><p><b><br>
Compensation Pay Range:</b></p>
$107,000.00 - $224,123.00<p></p><div><b><br>
Essential Functions:</b></div><div><div><div><div><ul><li>
Obtains a detailed and accurate medical history and performs a comprehensive physical exam for patients admitted to the Hospital.</li><li>
Orders necessary diagnostic tests, consultations and procedures as indicated or requested by the Hospital Medicine Consultant or attending physician.</li><li>
Identifies and manages chronic medical conditions and provides continuous care to hospitalized inpatients.</li><li>
Has familiarity with current guidelines regarding the assessment of the risk of a perioperative cardiovascular event for pre-operative patients (such as RCRI, and ACS-NSQIP) and pre-operative medical optimization.</li><li>
Prescribes medications, as necessary.</li><li>
Writes orders in accordance with current practice guidelines.</li><li>
Writes complete and comprehensive notes on all patients using appropriate electronic systems consistent with Hospital policy.</li><li>
Facilitates timely care, as necessary.</li><li>
Actively participates in the South Shore Health System readmission reduction efforts.</li><li>
Reviews the care of each patient with the attending physician and other consultative services.</li><li>
Maintains communications with referring physicians.</li><li>
Collaborates with the patient care team (physicians, nurses, PT/OT, case management) to develop and facilitate care plan.</li><li>
Proactively manages patients to prevent complications.</li><li>
Provides urgent evaluation to patients with changes in clinical status.</li><li>
Prepares patients for discharge, including patient and family discharge teaching, continuing care and rehabilitation arrangements in conjunction with Nursing and Care Progression, writing discharge prescriptions, and confirming primary care or referring physician follow-up.</li><li>
Prepares formal discharge summaries for or with Hospitalist.</li></ul><ul><li>
Possess the maturity, self-confidence, and ability to follow complex patient management plans as directed by the attending physician.</li><li>
Eligible for state and federally controlled substances registration.</li><li>
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.</li><li>
Time Management: Exceptional organizational skills and ability to organize time and priorities effectively, asking for direction when appropriate. Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and deadline pressures.</li><li>
Quality Improvement: Skills to work efficiently and effectively and strive to do so in all aspects of position.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
JOB REQUIREMENTS</b></p><p><b>
Minimum Education </b><b>-
</b></p><p><b>This position is a licensed independent practitioner credentialed through the Medical Staff Services Office</b></p><ul><li>
Completion of Advanced Physician Assistant training program from an accredited institution.</li><li>
All licensure re-certifications, as required.</li></ul><p><b>
Minimum Work Experience</b></p><p>
2 years of Acute Medicine experience, preferred</p><p><b>
Required Licenses / Registrations
</b></p><p>Physician Assistant - Board of Registration of Physician Assistants (Massachusetts)</p><p><b>
Required Classes/Skills</b> -</p><p>
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support</p><p><b>
Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities</b></p><p>
Requires DEAx number for the ability to prescribe Buprenorphine/Suboxone</p><p>
Demonstrated history of proficiency in the delivery of medical care to adult patients.<br>
Demonstrated successful completion of the SSH Credentialing process.</p></div></div></div></div><p></p><p>
Overnights. Weekend requirement</p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Responsibilities if Required:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Education if Required:
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>License/Registration/Certification</b><b> Requirements:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Physician Assistant - Board of Registration of Physician Assistants (Massachusetts)</div>

PA/NP Hospital Medicine (Nocturnist Admitter)

<div><p><b>If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Requisition Number:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
R-22541<p></p><p><b>
Facility:</b></p>
LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190
<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Department Name:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
SSH Care Progression<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Status:
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Full time<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Budgeted Hours:
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>40<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Shift:
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Day (United States of America)<p></p>
Under the general supervision of the Case Management Manager acts as a patient advocate/Case Manager to SSH&amp;EC clients. An autonomous role that coordinates, negotiates, procures services and resources for, and manages the care of complex patients to facilitate achievement of quality and cost efficient patient outcomes. Looks for opportunities to reduce cost while assuring the highest quality of care is maintained. Applies review criteria to determine medical necessity for admission and continued stay. Provides clinically-based case management, discharge planning and care coordination to facilitate the delivery of cost-effective quality healthcare and assists in the identification of appropriate utilization of resources across the continuum of care. Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary staff internal and external to the Organization. Participates in quality improvement and evaluation processes related to the management of patient care. The Case Manager is on-site and available seven (7) days a week as well as holidays and, therefore, is required to work a weekend rotation and also an occasional holiday.<p></p><p><b><br>
Compensation Pay Range:</b></p>
$117,707.20 - $170,768.00<p></p><p><b><br>
1 - The RN Case Manager is responsible for reviewing the medical record of all observation and inpatient admissions and continued stays to ensure appropriate utilization and delivery of care.</b></p><p>
 a - Using Interqual Criteria, physician certification, and payor specific criteria, assists the physician in determining the medical necessity for observation, admission and continued stays.</p><p>
 b - Identifies cases daily that fail to meet criteria and refers these cases to appropriate manager or physician advisor for secondary review.</p><p>
 c - Contacts attending physicians daily on cases that lack adequate documentation warranting acute hospitalization and clarifies for them the necessary clinical documentation required to help support medical necessity</p><p>
 d - Contacts the attending physician to notify him/her of decision to issue notice of non-coverage. Explains UR process and insurance coverage requirements. Obtains physician written concurrence when necessary; e.g., Medicare patients.<br>
Informs the patient and/or next of kin when insurance coverage must be terminated for the current admission. Issues the termination letter for the Medicare patient</p><p>
 e - Reinstates insurance coverage when patient condition becomes acute and meets criteria again. Issues reinstatement letter.</p><p>
 f - Continues review of all patients using criteria and determines need for continued hospitalization based upon third party payor/insurance guidelines.</p><p>
 g - Provides clinical data/information to contracted third-party payers while patient is hospitalized to ensure continued reimbursement and to avoid reimbursement delays within 24 hours of request.</p><p>
 h - Continues review of all patients using criteria and determines need for continued hospitalization based upon third party payer/guidelines.</p><p></p><p><b>
2 -</b> <b>Plays an essential role in assisting physicians, nursing and staff with accurate determination of a patient&rsquo;s observation status. The RN Case Manager is an important resource in preventing delayed discharges of observation patients.</b></p><p>
 a - Identifies and reviews observation patients to determine the correct patient level of care daily prior to 12 PM.</p><p>
 b - Consults with physicians, nursing, admitting, and outside insurance case managers to determine the appropriate status of patient. Refers the questionable status to internal physician advisor or EHR according to the Departmental Process.</p><p>
 c - Assumes the role of review coordinator for observation services; reviews medical record for appropriateness of status and level of care, and facilitates the level of care, utilizing InterQual for Observation.</p><p>
 d - Works with physicians, nursing and staff, patients and families to arrange prompt and safe discharge</p><p>
 e - RN Case Manager must take telephone orders from physicians changing patient status from observation to inpatient admission. This should be done when monitoring observation status. A call or page should be made to physician if the RN Case Manager believes that this should be an inpatient admission and not wait until the 24 hours are ending before conversion. RN Case Manager must actively monitor patients on observation status and seek to clarify their status as close to the 24-hour benchmark as possible. The RN Case manager must send a concern in a timely fashion to facilitate the patient being put into the correct patient status and to provide timely notification.</p><p></p><p><b>
3</b> - <b>Participates in case finding and pre-admission evaluation screening to assure reimbursement.</b></p><p>
 a - Identifies potential transition planning problems in a timely manner to set up services required.</p><p>
 b - Works with attending physician to move patient through the SSH&amp;EC system and set up appropriate services or referrals; e.g., SNF/VNA/Home Pharmacy</p><p>
 c - Identifies need for new resources if gaps exist in service continuum, and initiates creative care delivery options.</p><p></p><p><b>
4</b> - <b>The RN Case Manager is responsible for assessing patient acute level of care needs and works to implement and coordinate interventions aimed at facilitating a safe and timely discharge plan to the appropriate sub-acute settings in collaboration with the Case Manager Specialist.</b></p><p>
 a - With the Case Manager, work to identify, and prioritize workflow through identification of patient specific, department needs and or unit based needs.</p><p>
 b - Executes and implements a safe and effective discharge plan based on the case management assessment in accordance with the Conditions of Participation.</p><p>
 c - Makes and documents appropriate changes to discharge plan when necessary.</p><p>
 d - Proactively uncovers barriers to early/timely discharge and overcomes them.</p><p>
 e - Facilitates and coordinates patient care rounds.</p><p>
 f - Conducts necessary conferences and team meetings regarding specific patient needs.</p><p>
 g - Implements interventions that lead to patient accomplishing goals established in Plan.</p><p>
 h - Coordinates the necessary resources to accomplish goals developed in Plan.</p><p>
 i - Proactively affects system to facilitate efficient flow of care, anticipates discharge process.</p><p>
 j - Gathers information from multidisciplinary team and monitors appropriate discharge plan.</p><p></p><p><b>
5</b> -<b> Continued.
</b></p><p> a - Uses and Updates the interdisciplinary patient White Board for communication enhancement; including RN Case Manager name, time/date/plan for discharge.</p><p>
 b - Issues the Medicare Important Message (IM).</p><p>
 c - Proper use of the Medical Necessity form for post discharge transportation.</p><p>
 d - Use of technical tools, i.e., eDischarge, EHR, Interqual, MCCM</p><p>
 e - Identifies and / or facilitates establishment of a patient&rsquo;s Health Care Proxy.p)</p><p>
 f - Identifies patient Care Plan Partner.</p><p>
 g - Fosters patient and family awareness of Patient Portal.</p><p></p><p><b>
6</b> - <b>Ensure that patient has received all information related to choice of follow-up care facilities according to patient and family preference and any ACO preferred contracted providers.</b></p><p>
 a - Ensure that, at minimum, 3 referrals are processed for continuum of care providers</p><p>
 b - Document choices provided, with special consideration of ACO relationships and preferences; and selections made by patient and/or family in medical record.</p><p>
 c - Expedite and process referrals, in a timely manner to department standards, including requesting and tracking screenings and acceptances of patients by care providers, expediting responses from provider facility personnel as necessary.</p><p>
 d - Document response by providers.</p><p>
 e - Delivers the Medicare Important Message (IM) per department protocol.</p><p>
 f - Have patient, family/healthcare Proxy sign discharge plan.</p><p></p><p><b>
7</b> - <b>Interacts, communicates, and intervenes with multi-disciplinary healthcare team in a purposeful, goal-directed fashion. Works pro-actively and utilizes critical thinking skills to maximize the effectiveness of resource utilization. Anticipates, initiates, and facilitates problem resolution around issues of resource use and continued hospitalization, discharge planning.</b></p><p>
 a - Establishes a means of communicating and collaborating with physicians, other team members, the patient&rsquo;s payers, and administrators.</p><p>
 b - Explores strategies to reduce length of stay and resource consumption within the care managed patient populations, implements them and documents the results.</p><p>
 c - Communicates to appropriate members of healthcare team patients at risk of losing insurance coverage via termination of benefits, facilitates discharge plan</p><p>
 d - Maintains a pro-active role to ensure appropriate documentation concurrently to minimize inefficient resource utilization and prevent loss of reimbursement</p><p>
 e - Reviews physician documentation and follows procedures to seek clarification where indicated of that documentation relative to diagnosis and comment on the patient&rsquo;s clinical state.</p><p>
 f - Coordinate and participate in daily multidisciplinary patient care rounds.</p><p>
 g - Uses the SBAR method to communicate with MD, and peers</p><p>
 h - Acts as a clinical resource to support the Case Manager Specialist in resource utilization and discharge planning the more clinically complex or long length of stay patient.</p><p></p><p><b>
8</b> - <b>Establishes and maintains effective communication with all referral sources, insurers, vendors and patient supplier systems.</b></p><p></p><p><b>
9</b> - <b>Maintains consistently a professional commitment to institutions and department&rsquo;s goals and objectives. Demonstrates flexibility to the department&rsquo;s needs in relation to floor and work schedule, and any other internal and external demands on the department. Continually shows commitment to the Department by extending self when need arises.</b></p><p></p><p><b>
10</b> - <b>Maintains an updated knowledge base of and references resources outlining provider benefits for care choices, including public, private, and governmental payers and established / preferred ACO relations</b></p><p>
 a - Maintains a working knowledge of the requirements of the payers most frequently seen with the patient population.</p><p>
 b - Maintains a working knowledge of the resources available in the community for patients/families.</p><p>
 c - Maintains current nursing licensure CEU credits, case management certification CEU's.</p><p>
 d - Maintains Interqual Certification.</p><p></p><p><b>
11</b> - <b>Is responsible for department operational excellence, regarding safe and effective discharge planning; assures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and professional standards.</b></p><p>
 a - Manages all activities so that quality services are provided in an efficient and effective manner.</p><p>
 b - Services provided meet all applicable regulatory requirements</p><p>
 c - Participates in departmental and organizational Quality Improvement initiatives involving the Lean principles and TIM WOODS.</p><p>
 d - Maintains departmental productivity measurements.</p><p>
 e - Has an awareness of departmental productivity measurements including LOS and utilization</p><p>
 f - Follows department policies, procedures, and standards of care that support operational excellence and productivity measurements</p><p></p><p><b>
12</b> - <b>Attains all agreed to goals and objectives within specified time frames, as part of the organization&rsquo;s overall mission.</b></p><p></p><p><b>
13</b> - <b>Technology &ndash; Embraces technological solutions to work processes and practices.
</b></p><p> a - eDischarge, EHR, Interqual, MCCM, Epic, Workday</p><p></p><p><b>
JOB REQUIREMENTS</b></p><p><b>
Minimum Education </b><b>- </b><b>Preferred</b></p><p>
Registered Nurse, Bachelors prepared strongly preferred</p><p><b>
Minimum Work Experience</b></p><p>
3-5 years acute care hospital experience preferred<br>
Critical Care or Emergency Department experience highly desirable</p><p><b>
Required Licenses / Registrations
</b></p><p>RN - Registered Nurse</p><p><b>
Required Certifications</b></p><p>
ACM - Accredited Case Manager or CCM - Certified Case Manager within two years of hire.</p><p><b>
Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities</b></p><p>
Demonstrated skills in the areas of: negotiation, communication (verbal and written), conflict, interdisciplinary collaboration, management, creative problem solving, and critical thinking, time management and ability to multitask in high stress environment.<br>
Knowledge of: healthcare financing, community and organizational resources, patient care processes, and data analysis.<br>
Knowledge of utilization management as it relates to third party payers<br>
Knowledge of post-acute care community resources<br>
Experience with Managed Care preferred.<br>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.<br>
Demonstrates flexibility via an ability to adapt to changing priorities and regulations.</p><p>
Mon-Fri 5-8's or 4-10's. Alternating weekends and holidays</p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Responsibilities if Required:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Education if Required:
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>License/Registration/Certification</b><b> Requirements:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
Accredited Case Manager (ACM) - National Board for Case Management (NBCM) - National Board for Case Management (NBCM), Certified Case Manager (CCM) - Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) - Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC), RN-Registered Nurse - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts)</div>

Case Manager

<div><p><b>Job Description Summary</b></p><p>
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, Supervisor, and/or Director of Pharmacy Services, performs a wide variety of Pharmacy duties to meet the needs for patients in the hospital. Pharmacy Technician duties include filling routine drug orders for unit dose medications, refilling medications in Pharmacy Automated Dispensing Cabinets, performing Non-Sterile and Sterile Compounding . Other duties include repackaging of medication into unit dose barcoded packages, replenishes code carts drug supply and performs inventory duties for the Central Pharmacy operation.</p><p><b>
Job Description</b></p><p></p><p>
Minimum Education - Preferred<br>
High school level of education.<br>
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Minimum Work Experience<br>
Miniumum of 3 months work experience as Pharmacy Technician preferred. Hospital pharmacy experience desirable.<br>
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Required Licenses / Registrations - Requirement to practice a profession. Licenses are granted by a licensing board in accordance with state law. Example - Registered Nurse (RN)<br>
RPT or RPI - Registered Pharmacy Technician or Registered Pharmacy Intern<br>
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Required Certifications - Certifies a specific competency or recognition in a professional achievement.<br>
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CPhT or ExCPT- Certified Pharmacy Technician</p></div><p></p>

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