AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
Galloway, NJ 08201, US
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Galloway, NJ POSITION SHIFT: Nights POSITION STATUS: Part-Time REQ_NUM: 07-24850 Department: Obstetrics Mainland Hours Per Week 24 Holidays Required? Yes Job Category: *All Part Time Jobs Location: Galloway Weekends Required? Yes POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is a member of the interdisciplinary team working in collaboration with the Physician. The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing care process consistent with their license and/or certification including initiation of culturally competent continuum of care including inpatient, outpatient and community settings. The Registered Nurse is responsible to oversee any necessary coordination of the interdisciplinary plan of care and provides for its consistency with the medical treatment plan. The patient care process includes: * Assessment - an orderly process consisting of the identification, gathering and organization of subjective and objective data pertaining to the patient/family/significant other, including physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural. * Planning - an organized step in the process that consists of the identification of actual or potential problems and desired outcomes (goals) that result in a documented plan of care. The plan of care provides direction for the patient/family/significant other and interdisciplinary team. * Intervention - the specific interventions or orders that are implemented consistent with the plan of care and medical treatment plan. * Evaluation - a step in the process that involves determining the effectiveness of the interventions in achieving the plan of care and determining the conclusions concerning the achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes. The evaluation may initiate the need for reassessment and revisions to the problems, goals, plan of care, and interventions. This step provides for documentation of required actions. Based upon findings identified during assessment and reassessment: * Patients have problems identified and prioritized relative to biophysical, psychological, environmental, self care, educational and social status. * Goals are identified consistent with the problem to provide direction for patient care and health promotion. * Education is consistent with the identified problem and associated goals and is seen as critical to creating an environment that promotes patient empowerment * Employee may be required to perform Limited Laboratory Services to include: patient identification and preparation for specimen collection, processing samples for testing, performing required quality control testing and instrument maintenance and function checks, monitoring, recording and reporting tests results to clinicians to include critical values, and maintaining competency/certification of the aforementioned tasks and duties. Licensed and registered care providers responsible for utilizing the care process relative to their scope of practice and knowledge base, may document the assessment, plan, intervention and evaluation. All patient care activities are administered according to standards, procedural guidelines and organizational policy. The Registered Nurse actively supports performance improvement initiatives and provides leadership to other members of the patient care team. By participating in educational activities, the Registered Nurse assumes responsibility for continued professional and personal growth. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. BLSHCP required. EXPERIENCE: Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire. Specialty Experience Advanced Certification Required Certification Preferred: Emergency Room:City 2-4 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 2 years emergency room experience preferred.ACLS required within 6 months of initial assignment and continuously maintained thereafter. Minimum of 8 contact hours of education every 1 year in basic trauma assessment, intervention and stabilization; PALS or ENPC, with PALS or ENCPC provider status attained within 12 months of initial assignment and continuously maintained thereafter. All registered professional nurses after 12 months of initial assignment will have completion of ATCN. If you have a current TNCC on hire or issued by the date March 2014 this is acceptable to meet trauma requirements. Upon your four year renewal you must take ATCN and you do not need to renew TNCC. Minimum of 8 contact hours of education every 1 year in basic stroke assessment, intervention and NIHSS to be completed by 6 months of hire and continuously maintained thereafter. Emergency Room Mainland 2-4 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 2 years emergency room experience preferred. ACLS required within 6 months of initial assignment Minimum of 8 contact hours of education every 1 year in basic trauma assessment, intervention and stabilization; PALS or ENPC, with PALS or ENCPC provider status attained within 12 months of initial assignment and continuously maintained thereafter. Minimum of 8 contact hours of education every 1 year in basic stroke assessment, intervention and NIHSS to be completed by 6 months of hire and continuously maintained thereafter. Labor and Delivery 2-4 years labor and delivery experience preferred. ACLS required within 6mo of hire or transfer. NRP (NALS) required within 1 year from date of hire or transfer. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit/Intermediate Care Unit 2-4 years neonatal Intensive Care Unit experience preferred. NRP (NALS), required within 1 year from date of hire or transfer. Mother/Baby Unit (OB) 2-4 years mother/baby experience preferred. NRP (NALS), required within 1 year from date of hire or transfer. Perinatology 3 years labor and deliver experience preferred. OB certification required Operating Room Minimum 1 year medical/surgical experience desired; 1-2 years operating room experience preferred. CNOR preferred. ACLS preferred. Critical Care (ICU) 2-4 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 1-2 years critical care experience preferred. ACLS required within 1 year from date of hire or transfer. CCRN preferred Medical/Surgical (2S,3C,4H,5H,7H,4M) 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred. Dialysis (renal, acute) 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 1-2 years dialysis experience preferred. ACLS required within one year of date of hire or transfer. Psychiatry (1 West 1 Pines) PIP if not a screener 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 1-2 years psychiatry experience preferred. (QPRT) annual education required within 6 months from date of hire or transfer Crisis Prevention; Intervention annual education preferred and both are tracked by department leadership. . PIP if Screener (Psychiatric intervention program) 1-2 yrs medical/surgical experience preferred; 3 years psychiatry experience one of which is in a crisis setting required. Crisis Prevention Intervention annual education preferred and is tracked by department leadership. Current NJ State Certification as a Mental Health Screener required. Valid New Jersey Drivers License is required and MVA check upon hire or transfer Pediatrics 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 1-2 years pediatric experience strongly preferred. PALS required within1 year from date of hire or transfer. Radiology (radiology adm) 2-4 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 1-2 interventional experience preferred. Critical Care experience preferred. ACLS PALS required within 1 year from date of hire or transfer. Cath Lab(caht lab, EP) 1-2 years critical care, emergency room or telemetry experience preferred; 1 year cath-lab experience preferred.ACLS Trauma ICU 2-4 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 1-2 years trauma experience preferred. ACLS and ATCN required within 1 yr of hire or transfer Oncology (1 south/ 1 Meadow) 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred. Chemotherapy experience preferred. Chemotherapy certification preferred. Endoscopy Minimum 2 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 1-2 yrs. endoscopy, telemetry and critical care experience preferred. ACLS required a 6 mos from hire or transfer. PALS, CCRN, and CGRN preferred. Cardiac Diagnostic 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 1-2 years critical care experience preferred. ACLS required at 6 mos. from hire or transfer. Cardiovascular ICU(CVU) 2-4 years critical care experience preferred.2-4 years cardiovascular ICU experience preferred. ACLS required at 1yr. from hire or transfer. CCRN preferred. Progressive Cardiac Care unit (PCCU) 2-5 years telemetry experience preferred. ACLS required within 6 mos of date of hire or transfer. Progressive Care unit (PCU) 2-5 years telemetry experience preferred. ACLS required within 6 mos from date of hire or transfer Telemetry (2West/2 Pines, 6 Harmony) 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred. Effective 5/05-ACLS required within 1 year from date of hire or transfer. Radiation Oncology 1-3 years oncology experience preferred. OCN preferred. Medical Oncology Infusion Services 1-3 years oncology experience preferred. ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Competency Provider required within 6 mos. from date of hire or transfer. OCN preferred PACU/SDS 1-3 years critical care or PACU experience required. ACLS required; PALS required within 6 mos from date of hire or transfer. Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) 1-3 years medical/surgical experience preferred. None Acute Partial/Child Adolescent Program 1 yr experience in behavioral health setting. (QPRT) annual education required within 6 months from date of hire or transfer; Crisis intervention Prevention Preferred; both are tracked by department leadership. Bloodless Surgery 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred Hammonton Satellite Emergency Department 2-4 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 2 years emergency room experience preferred ACLS required Within 6months of initial assignment and continuously maintained thereafter. Minimum of 8 contact hours of education every 1 year in basic trauma assessment, intervention and stabilization; PALS or ENPC, with PALS or ENCPC provider status attained within 12 months of initial assignment and continuously maintained thereafter. Minimum of 8 contact hours of education every 1 year in basic stroke assessment, intervention and NIHSS to be completed by 6 months of hire and continuously maintained thereafter. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool. WORK ENVIRONMENT Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, blood borne pathogens, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury. * considerable reaching, stooping, kneeling and crouching * extensive standing and walking, including stairs * lifting approximately 25-50 pounds frequently * lifting approximately 50 to 100 pounds with assistance occasionally * pushing and pulling of heavy equipment Some departments require the ability to distinguish colors. Essential functions of this position are listed on the department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool. WORK ENVIRONMENT IN THE ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY LAB Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, blood borne pathogens, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, including radiation exposure and potential injury. * considerable reaching, stooping, kneeling and crouching * extensive standing (wearing lead) and walking, including stairs * lifting approximately 25-50 pounds frequently * lifting approximately 50 to 100 pounds with assistance occasionally * pushing and pulling of heavy equipment * transporting patients on stretchers unassisted * manual dexterity to hand off instruments * maneuver in small work areas congested with cords, foot pedals and various equipment consoles * move patients from beds/stretchers to procedure tables and from procedure tables to stretchers or beds Some departments require the ability to distinguish colors. Essential functions of this position are listed on the department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool POPULATION SPECIFIC DEFINITIONS UNIT POPULATIONS SERVED Core competencies will be assessed primarily on the following patient population(s) serviced: Bariatric Morbin obese adult with all comorbid illness/conditions, including but not limited to: cardiac/cardiovascular, metabolic; renal, pulmonary, etc. Cath Lab Cardiac/vascular conditions and diseases including but not limited to: CAD, carotid stenosis, renal stenosis, PVD, etc. Critical Care Acute medical/surgical care of skeletal muscular, renal orthoconditions and diseases including but not limited to: AMI, CAD, PVD, CVA/TIA, COPD, CHF, shock, renal failure, metabolic disorders, etc. Behavioral Health Behavioral health illnesses including but not limited to bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, psychosis, etc.. Dialysis Patients with acute or chronic renal failure or chronic renal disease. Endoscopy Chronic pain management, endoscopic procedures of cardiovascular, GI, pulmonary conditions and disease, etc.. Emergency Department Triage, assess and treat patients of all age presenting for emergency care for all body systems, conditions and diseases including but not limited to: coronary, pulmonary, neuro, skeletal muscular, GI/metabolic, GU/renal, GYN, integumentary, etc.. Intermediate Care Monitored post-surgical care including but not limited to neuro, GI, GU/GYN, peripheral vascular interventions, orthopedic procedures, etc.. Medical diagnoses including but not limited to: cardiac, pulmonary, neuron, GI, VCA/TIA and renal conditions, etc.. Medical Surgical Medical/Surgical diagnoses including but not limited to orthopedic, neuron, GI, GU/GYN, renal, metabolic, pulmonary systems and those requiring isolation/precautions. Telemetry/Medical/Surgical Cardiac/cardiovascular, neuro, GI conditions and diseases including not limited to: CAD, PVD, COPD, CHF, metabolic disorders, etc. Telemetry/Stroke Cardiac/cardiovascular, neuron, renal, GI conditions and diseases including but not limited to: CAD, PVD, CVA/TIA, COPD, CHF, metabolic disorders, etc. Wound Care GI, GYN/GU, intergumentary conditions and diseases including but not limited to all ostomy diversion surgeries, wound care, pressure sore/ulcer etc.. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP This position reports to the patient care unit or department leadership. The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. PI115298204
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Galloway, NJ POSITION SHIFT: Nights POSITION STATUS: Part-Time REQ_NUM: 07-24850 Department: Obstetrics Mainland Hours Per Week 24 Holidays Required? Yes Job Category: *All Part Time Jobs Location: Galloway Weekends Required? Yes POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is a member of the interdisciplinary team working in collaboration with the Physician. The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing care process consistent with their license and/or certification including initiation of culturally competent continuum of care including inpatient, outpatient and community settings. The Registered Nurse is responsible to oversee any necessary coordination of the interdisciplinary plan of care and provides for its consistency with the medical treatment plan. The patient care process includes: * Assessment - an orderly process consisting of the identification, gathering and organization of subjective and objective data pertaining to the patient/family/significant other, including physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural. * Planning - an organized step in the process that consists of the identification of actual or potential problems and desired outcomes (goals) that result in a documented plan of care. The plan of care provides direction for the patient/family/significant other and interdisciplinary team. * Intervention - the specific interventions or orders that are implemented consistent with the plan of care and medical treatment plan. * Evaluation - a step in the process that involves determining the effectiveness of the interventions in achieving the plan of care and determining the conclusions concerning the achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes. The evaluation may initiate the need for reassessment and revisions to the problems, goals, plan of care, and interventions. This step provides for documentation of required actions. Based upon findings identified during assessment and reassessment: * Patients have problems identified and prioritized relative to biophysical, psychological, environmental, self care, educational and social status. * Goals are identified consistent with the problem to provide direction for patient care and health promotion. * Education is consistent with the identified problem and associated goals and is seen as critical to creating an environment that promotes patient empowerment * Employee may be required to perform Limited Laboratory Services to include: patient identification and preparation for specimen collection, processing samples for testing, performing required quality control testing and instrument maintenance and function checks, monitoring, recording and reporting tests results to clinicians to include critical values, and maintaining competency/certification of the aforementioned tasks and duties. Licensed and registered care providers responsible for utilizing the care process relative to their scope of practice and knowledge base, may document the assessment, plan, intervention and evaluation. All patient care activities are administered according to standards, procedural guidelines and organizational policy. The Registered Nurse actively supports performance improvement initiatives and provides leadership to other members of the patient care team. By participating in educational activities, the Registered Nurse assumes responsibility for continued professional and personal growth. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. BLSHCP required. EXPERIENCE: Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire. Specialty Experience Advanced Certification Required Certification Preferred: Emergency Room:City 2-4 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 2 years emergency room experience preferred.ACLS required within 6 months of initial assignment and continuously maintained thereafter. Minimum of 8 contact hours of education every 1 year in basic trauma assessment, intervention and stabilization; PALS or ENPC, with PALS or ENCPC provider status attained within 12 months of initial assignment and continuously maintained thereafter. All registered professional nurses after 12 months of initial assignment will have completion of ATCN. If you have a current TNCC on hire or issued by the date March 2014 this is acceptable to meet trauma requirements. Upon your four year renewal you must take ATCN and you do not need to renew TNCC. Minimum of 8 contact hours of education every 1 year in basic stroke assessment, intervention and NIHSS to be completed by 6 months of hire and continuously maintained thereafter. Emergency Room Mainland 2-4 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 2 years emergency room experience preferred. ACLS required within 6 months of initial assignment Minimum of 8 contact hours of education every 1 year in basic trauma assessment, intervention and stabilization; PALS or ENPC, with PALS or ENCPC provider status attained within 12 months of initial assignment and continuously maintained thereafter. Minimum of 8 contact hours of education every 1 year in basic stroke assessment, intervention and NIHSS to be completed by 6 months of hire and continuously maintained thereafter. Labor and Delivery 2-4 years labor and delivery experience preferred. ACLS required within 6mo of hire or transfer. NRP (NALS) required within 1 year from date of hire or transfer. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit/Intermediate Care Unit 2-4 years neonatal Intensive Care Unit experience preferred. NRP (NALS), required within 1 year from date of hire or transfer. Mother/Baby Unit (OB) 2-4 years mother/baby experience preferred. NRP (NALS), required within 1 year from date of hire or transfer. Perinatology 3 years labor and deliver experience preferred. OB certification required Operating Room Minimum 1 year medical/surgical experience desired; 1-2 years operating room experience preferred. CNOR preferred. ACLS preferred. Critical Care (ICU) 2-4 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 1-2 years critical care experience preferred. ACLS required within 1 year from date of hire or transfer. CCRN preferred Medical/Surgical (2S,3C,4H,5H,7H,4M) 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred. Dialysis (renal, acute) 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 1-2 years dialysis experience preferred. ACLS required within one year of date of hire or transfer. Psychiatry (1 West 1 Pines) PIP if not a screener 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 1-2 years psychiatry experience preferred. (QPRT) annual education required within 6 months from date of hire or transfer Crisis Prevention; Intervention annual education preferred and both are tracked by department leadership. . PIP if Screener (Psychiatric intervention program) 1-2 yrs medical/surgical experience preferred; 3 years psychiatry experience one of which is in a crisis setting required. Crisis Prevention Intervention annual education preferred and is tracked by department leadership. Current NJ State Certification as a Mental Health Screener required. Valid New Jersey Drivers License is required and MVA check upon hire or transfer Pediatrics 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 1-2 years pediatric experience strongly preferred. PALS required within1 year from date of hire or transfer. Radiology (radiology adm) 2-4 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 1-2 interventional experience preferred. Critical Care experience preferred. ACLS PALS required within 1 year from date of hire or transfer. Cath Lab(caht lab, EP) 1-2 years critical care, emergency room or telemetry experience preferred; 1 year cath-lab experience preferred.ACLS Trauma ICU 2-4 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 1-2 years trauma experience preferred. ACLS and ATCN required within 1 yr of hire or transfer Oncology (1 south/ 1 Meadow) 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred. Chemotherapy experience preferred. Chemotherapy certification preferred. Endoscopy Minimum 2 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 1-2 yrs. endoscopy, telemetry and critical care experience preferred. ACLS required a 6 mos from hire or transfer. PALS, CCRN, and CGRN preferred. Cardiac Diagnostic 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 1-2 years critical care experience preferred. ACLS required at 6 mos. from hire or transfer. Cardiovascular ICU(CVU) 2-4 years critical care experience preferred.2-4 years cardiovascular ICU experience preferred. ACLS required at 1yr. from hire or transfer. CCRN preferred. Progressive Cardiac Care unit (PCCU) 2-5 years telemetry experience preferred. ACLS required within 6 mos of date of hire or transfer. Progressive Care unit (PCU) 2-5 years telemetry experience preferred. ACLS required within 6 mos from date of hire or transfer Telemetry (2West/2 Pines, 6 Harmony) 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred. Effective 5/05-ACLS required within 1 year from date of hire or transfer. Radiation Oncology 1-3 years oncology experience preferred. OCN preferred. Medical Oncology Infusion Services 1-3 years oncology experience preferred. ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Competency Provider required within 6 mos. from date of hire or transfer. OCN preferred PACU/SDS 1-3 years critical care or PACU experience required. ACLS required; PALS required within 6 mos from date of hire or transfer. Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) 1-3 years medical/surgical experience preferred. None Acute Partial/Child Adolescent Program 1 yr experience in behavioral health setting. (QPRT) annual education required within 6 months from date of hire or transfer; Crisis intervention Prevention Preferred; both are tracked by department leadership. Bloodless Surgery 1-2 years medical/surgical experience preferred Hammonton Satellite Emergency Department 2-4 years medical/surgical experience preferred; 2 years emergency room experience preferred ACLS required Within 6months of initial assignment and continuously maintained thereafter. Minimum of 8 contact hours of education every 1 year in basic trauma assessment, intervention and stabilization; PALS or ENPC, with PALS or ENCPC provider status attained within 12 months of initial assignment and continuously maintained thereafter. Minimum of 8 contact hours of education every 1 year in basic stroke assessment, intervention and NIHSS to be completed by 6 months of hire and continuously maintained thereafter. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool. WORK ENVIRONMENT Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, blood borne pathogens, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury. * considerable reaching, stooping, kneeling and crouching * extensive standing and walking, including stairs * lifting approximately 25-50 pounds frequently * lifting approximately 50 to 100 pounds with assistance occasionally * pushing and pulling of heavy equipment Some departments require the ability to distinguish colors. Essential functions of this position are listed on the department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool. WORK ENVIRONMENT IN THE ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY LAB Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, blood borne pathogens, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, including radiation exposure and potential injury. * considerable reaching, stooping, kneeling and crouching * extensive standing (wearing lead) and walking, including stairs * lifting approximately 25-50 pounds frequently * lifting approximately 50 to 100 pounds with assistance occasionally * pushing and pulling of heavy equipment * transporting patients on stretchers unassisted * manual dexterity to hand off instruments * maneuver in small work areas congested with cords, foot pedals and various equipment consoles * move patients from beds/stretchers to procedure tables and from procedure tables to stretchers or beds Some departments require the ability to distinguish colors. Essential functions of this position are listed on the department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool POPULATION SPECIFIC DEFINITIONS UNIT POPULATIONS SERVED Core competencies will be assessed primarily on the following patient population(s) serviced: Bariatric Morbin obese adult with all comorbid illness/conditions, including but not limited to: cardiac/cardiovascular, metabolic; renal, pulmonary, etc. Cath Lab Cardiac/vascular conditions and diseases including but not limited to: CAD, carotid stenosis, renal stenosis, PVD, etc. Critical Care Acute medical/surgical care of skeletal muscular, renal orthoconditions and diseases including but not limited to: AMI, CAD, PVD, CVA/TIA, COPD, CHF, shock, renal failure, metabolic disorders, etc. Behavioral Health Behavioral health illnesses including but not limited to bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, psychosis, etc.. Dialysis Patients with acute or chronic renal failure or chronic renal disease. Endoscopy Chronic pain management, endoscopic procedures of cardiovascular, GI, pulmonary conditions and disease, etc.. Emergency Department Triage, assess and treat patients of all age presenting for emergency care for all body systems, conditions and diseases including but not limited to: coronary, pulmonary, neuro, skeletal muscular, GI/metabolic, GU/renal, GYN, integumentary, etc.. Intermediate Care Monitored post-surgical care including but not limited to neuro, GI, GU/GYN, peripheral vascular interventions, orthopedic procedures, etc.. Medical diagnoses including but not limited to: cardiac, pulmonary, neuron, GI, VCA/TIA and renal conditions, etc.. Medical Surgical Medical/Surgical diagnoses including but not limited to orthopedic, neuron, GI, GU/GYN, renal, metabolic, pulmonary systems and those requiring isolation/precautions. Telemetry/Medical/Surgical Cardiac/cardiovascular, neuro, GI conditions and diseases including not limited to: CAD, PVD, COPD, CHF, metabolic disorders, etc. Telemetry/Stroke Cardiac/cardiovascular, neuron, renal, GI conditions and diseases including but not limited to: CAD, PVD, CVA/TIA, COPD, CHF, metabolic disorders, etc. Wound Care GI, GYN/GU, intergumentary conditions and diseases including but not limited to all ostomy diversion surgeries, wound care, pressure sore/ulcer etc.. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP This position reports to the patient care unit or department leadership. The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. PI115298204
LHC Group Inc Home Office
Absecon, NJ, United States
Overview The Occupational Therapist (OT) in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Occupational Therapist helps to determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well being, and evaluates the patients progress. LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It's all about helping people. Additional Details Provides service within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team. Follows the plan of care by leading the patient in the use of therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities to improve functioning and safety. Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition. Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and participating members of the health care team in the areas of therapy in which they can participate to assist the patient. Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policy. Completes all patient evaluations and develops the OT plan of care within state specific guidelines. Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care to supervising nurse within 24 hours of the evaluation. Participates in staff conferences and committees as necessary. Provides supervision of the OTA as per LHC policy. Prepares a written discharge summary and/or a written summary report on the patient's condition at least every 60 days. Conducts patient assessments evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests. Provides in-service education as requested by agency leadership. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications License Requirements NJ: Must be certified as an Occupational Therapist and registered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and at least 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapy. Current CPR certification required. Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation. Company Description: Our company was founded over 20 years ago on the principle that “it’s all about helping people,” and we live by those words today. It’s our mission to provide exceptional care and unparalleled service to patients and families who have placed their trust in us. We grow to fulfill this mission. When you become part of the LHC Group family, you’re choosing a career path that will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Every day, all across the country, our LHC Group family is helping people. There are 10,000 of us, standing shoulder to shoulder, helping the patients in our care live, fuller, healthier lives. We do this because helping people is, quite simply, the reason we exist. It’s our purpose.
Overview The Occupational Therapist (OT) in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Occupational Therapist helps to determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well being, and evaluates the patients progress. LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It's all about helping people. Additional Details Provides service within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team. Follows the plan of care by leading the patient in the use of therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities to improve functioning and safety. Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition. Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and participating members of the health care team in the areas of therapy in which they can participate to assist the patient. Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policy. Completes all patient evaluations and develops the OT plan of care within state specific guidelines. Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care to supervising nurse within 24 hours of the evaluation. Participates in staff conferences and committees as necessary. Provides supervision of the OTA as per LHC policy. Prepares a written discharge summary and/or a written summary report on the patient's condition at least every 60 days. Conducts patient assessments evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests. Provides in-service education as requested by agency leadership. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications License Requirements NJ: Must be certified as an Occupational Therapist and registered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and at least 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapy. Current CPR certification required. Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation. Company Description: Our company was founded over 20 years ago on the principle that “it’s all about helping people,” and we live by those words today. It’s our mission to provide exceptional care and unparalleled service to patients and families who have placed their trust in us. We grow to fulfill this mission. When you become part of the LHC Group family, you’re choosing a career path that will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Every day, all across the country, our LHC Group family is helping people. There are 10,000 of us, standing shoulder to shoulder, helping the patients in our care live, fuller, healthier lives. We do this because helping people is, quite simply, the reason we exist. It’s our purpose.