- The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of care.
- The RN assumes the responsibility and accountability for the delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team.
- As an integral member of the health care team, coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with the other members of the healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s).
- Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.
The Patient Rep Liaison is responsible for quick registration upon patients arrival to the Emergency Department in a friendly, accurate, and timely manner. Enters the patient's name, date of birth and chief complaint in the electronic medical record (EMR). The Patient Rep Liaison is responsible for greeter functions, patient safety and compliance, and patient experience/customer service. Must be able to quickly recognize patient condition changes using across the room observation. Professionally communicates in all aspects of role, including phone etiquette. Maintains current knowledge of the ED protocols. Reports changes in patient condition to the Triage RN.
Main Functions:
- The Emergency Room Technician provides direct, basic patient care activities under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Handles the care and cleaning of specific equipment, stocking of supplies and equipment and the transportation of patients, supplies and equipment.
- Under general supervision, the Medical Technologist performs all laboratory procedures as required according to established Health System and Departmental Policies and Procedures, and maintains the ability to work independently, without direct supervision.
- Utilizes quality control for decision making on a routine basis to establish standards.
- Communicates critical values in accordance with departmental policy.
- Recognizes abnormal results and takes appropriate action in accordance with departmental policy.
- Accurately performs stat and routine orders within established time limits.
- Consistently demonstrates teamwork.
- Recognizes problems and takes appropriate action.
- Priorities workload based on volume/urgency.
- Adequately collects and/or processes specimens.
- Communicates current status of workstation to appropriate personnel including on-coming shifts.
Operates Hoboken University MedicalCenter’s telecommunications systems. Transfer or direct calls to the party the caller requests or determined where the caller should be directed based on information about the purpose of the call. Dispatch messages via telephone, fax or pager as necessary.
The Electrician will perform complex electrical activities including troubleshooting, repairing, maintenance and installation of electrical systems, equipment and components within locations in the healthcare system.
The successful candidate will be able to:
- Inspect and operate equipment such as air conditioners, heat pumps, refrigerators, freezers, water coolers, etc. for proper functioning
- Ensure operation of machinery, electrical, and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on production equipment, motors, conveyor systems, support equipment by following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications, troubleshooting malfunctions
- Locate sources of problems by observing electrical & mechanical devices in operation. Including listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments
- Remove defective motors and other parts by dismantling assemblies using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools
- Use experience to identify the root cause that caused the defect and or breakdown/s
- Control downtime by informing staff of routine preventive maintenance techniques, including monitoring compliance
- Perform snow removal detail
- Collaboratively work with others, as well as perform work independently with little direction
- Interact with clients to ensure satisfaction and to request referrals
- Perform any and all other duties as assigned
- The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of care.
- The RN assumes the responsibility and accountability for the delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team.
- As an integral member of the health care team, coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with the other members of the healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s).
- Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.
The Activities Therapist is responsible for evaluating,planning,organizing,coordinating and implementing a comprehensive program of therapeutic and creative activities in accordance with current existing federal, state and local standards, as well as facility policies and procedures, to ensure that the spiritual development, emotional, physical, intellectual, recreational and social needs of the patient are met/maintained on an individual basis. Collaborates and participates with participants of the interdisciplinary health care team.
The Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of care. The professional nurse assumes the responsibility and accountability for the delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team, which may include coordination of services with rehabilitation staff to maximize the patient’s independence to return to their prior residence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Prepares, administers and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding medication administration by a licensed Registered Nurse.
- Educates patients on surgical procedures.
- Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays.
- Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology.
- Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and postsurgery patients.
- Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs.
- Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient.
- Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol.
- Participates in discharge planning.
- Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
- Other duties as may be assigned.
Operates Hoboken University MedicalCenter’s telecommunications systems. Transfer or direct calls to the party the caller requests or determined where the caller should be directed based on information about the purpose of the call. Dispatch messages via telephone, fax or pager as necessary.
MAIN FUNCTIONS:
- To assist Director/Supervisor of C.S.P.D. in daily operational activities of the Department, and at times manage the Department in the absence of the Director/Supervisor.
- Assist in the delivery of the Surgical Case Cart System.
- Assure the sterility of processed goods.
- Maintains par level inventory of sterile patient care items and keeps adequate documentation.
- Assist in orientation of new employees and Continuing Education programs.
- Exhibit appropriate characteristics concerning attendance, punctuality, appearance and proper conduct.
- Perform other duties as assigned.Skills: Must have thorough knowledge of aseptic technique and procedures, sterilization techniques and procedures, inflection control and work flow principles and requirements, equipment and supply processing; demonstrates and exercise responsible judgement to provide necessary supplies and equipment for patient care including the surgical case cart system
Basic computer skills
Operates and monitors the Hospital’s Power Plant with regard to essential systems which provide Heating, Air Conditioning, and Steam. Maintains an efficient environment by measuring Fuel Levels. Performing sample analysis and safety testing. Uses specialized knowledge to determine preventive maintenance and equipment service needs. Maintains log and records as required.
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of care. The RN assumes the responsibility and accountability for the delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team. As an integral member of the health care team, coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with the other members of the healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.
Main Functions:
Perform all mammographic ad radiographic exams mammographic quality improvement and translates physicians’ orders into appropriate radiological procedures. Other related duties and responsibilities as determined by all medical center at its sole and exclusive discretion. Able to perform all diagnostic radiographic procedures and mammographic procedures.
- The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of care.
- The RN assumes the responsibility and accountability for the delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team.
- As an integral member of the health care team, coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with the other members of the healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s).
- Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.
The CT Technologist provides comprehensive care to patients requiring CT imaging services in an organized and systematic manner according to departmental policy and standards.
Performs MRI exams as ordered by referring MD's while using imaging protocols and techniques under the supervision of the Medical Director or designee.
Operates console and peripheral hardware; enters monitors patient data, archives images and produces hard copy image.
Cross-trained to operate a computerized tomographic scanner and related equipment to produce CT scans of any designated anatomical area as well as routine radiographic examinations.
May perform ancillary services of department including phlebotomy. Other related duties and responsibilities as determined by the Medical Center at its sole and exclusive discretion.
The Nurse Manager is the leadership associate/employee responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating the management, administrative operations and clinical practice activities within one or more areas on a twenty-four-hour basis.
A priority of this position is for the Manager to utilize principles of service excellence to achieve goals on staff development, staff satisfaction and staff retention. Provides for patient care services that are coordinated to provide a seamless, integrated system of care that is high value, cost effective and customer focused.
The Manager is committed to creating a work environment that fosters pride, teamwork and continuous learning and ability to meet patient needs. The Manager must have knowledge of psychiatric services, standards, de-escalation, and related nursing standards and be aware of the changing health care environment locally and nationwide.
The Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of care to patients undergoing operative and invasive procedures. The professional nurse assumes the responsibility and accountability for the delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team. As an integral member of the health care team, coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with the other members of the healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assess patients before surgery and alleviate their concerns
- Gather all supplies needed for the operation
- Keep operating room sterlized
- Position and prepare patient on the operating table
- Pass medical instruments or other objects/supplies to the surgeon during operation
- Monitor patient vital signs to detect anomalies
- Evaluate patient in post-operative phases
- Adhere to safety standards and precautions
Able to initiate and deliver nursing care to adult geriatric patients. Identify, demonstrate and evaluate appropriate nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process. Interpretation of cardiac arrhythmias and administration of appropriate therapy as ordered by the physician. Care of the patient requiring observation post cardiac monitoring and possible treatment of arrhythmias. Demonstrate ability to use equipment specific to the Critical Care
Services.
Able to initiate and deliver nursing care to adult geriatric patients. Identify, demonstrate and evaluate appropriate nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process. Interpretation of cardiac arrhythmias and administration of appropriate therapy as ordered by the physician. Care of the patient requiring observation post cardiac monitoring and possible treatment of arrhythmias. Demonstrate ability to use equipment specific to the Critical Care
Services.
Able to initiate and deliver nursing care to adult geriatric patients. Identify, demonstrate and evaluate appropriate nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process. Interpretation of cardiac arrhythmias and administration of appropriate therapy as ordered by the physician. Care of the patient requiring observation post cardiac monitoring and possible treatment of arrhythmias. Demonstrate ability to use equipment specific to the Critical Care
Services.
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of care. The RN assumes the responsibility and accountability for the delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team. As an integral member of the health care team, coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with the other members of the healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.
The Transitional Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of care. The professional nurse assumes the responsibility and accountability for the delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team, which may include coordination of services with rehabilitation staff to maximize the patient’s independence to return to their prior residence.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Identifies patient/family education needs and ensures that patient/family members have adequate information to participate in transition planning.
- Evaluates and analyzes physical and psychosocial assessment data.
- Interprets laboratory/diagnostic tests.
- Conducts a comprehensive patient/family assessment and transition/home care planning evaluation upon program enrollment to initiate and maintain the patient's transitional plan of care.
- Initiates and maintains communication and collaboration with physicians, social workers, care team leaders, staff nurses, other care giving disciplines, and patients/families to develop, implement, and evaluate a transition plan of care for each patient.
- Assesses complexity of care needs and potential/actual issues or gaps in care.
- Arranges post-discharge medical and community referrals for patients with health problems requiring further evaluation and/or additional services.
- Advocates for patients and families within the health care system with community providers and across the continuum of care.
- Identifies, tracks, and conducts root cause analyses on readmissions to address programmatic and system-wide improvements.
- Works with physicians, providers, researchers, and Transitional Care leadership to identify broader system issues affecting patient care.
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
The Nursing Assistant provides direct, basic patient care activities under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse. To provide care and cleaning of specific equipment, stocking of supplies and equipment and the transportation of patients, supplies and equipment.
CarePoint Health is seeking to hire a board eligible/certified, fellowship trained diagnostic radiologist to work Full Time in NJ (minutes from Manhattan). A radiologist with excellent general cross sectional skills including CT, MR, and US would be the ideal fit.
- Performs dissection and histologic sampling of a full range of anatomical specimens.
- Performs frozen sections and other intra-operative consultations, within established protocol and procedural parameters.
- Enters gross description and specimen parts in EMR
- Maintains digital files, ensuring a high standard of specimen photography.
- Participates in the accessioning and labeling of specimens, specimen storage and disposal, and the maintenance of reagents and equipment.
- May review, interpret, and present findings.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of care to patients undergoing operative and invasive procedures. The professional nurse assumes the responsibility and accountability for the delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Grants and Accounting Manager to join our team in the not-for-profit healthcare space.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Not-for-Profit and Grants Accounting. Hospital / healthcare accounting experience would be a plus with experience in collaborating with teams and requiring less supervision. As our Grants and Accounting Manager, you will be primarily responsible for handling all aspects of accounting operations, grants, and budget accounting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with grants, contracts and regulatory requirements of CarePoint Health Systems, Inc. This position reports to the Sr. VP of Finance and will assist with the development of internal control policies, grant accounting policies, grant financial reporting and compliance policies and procedures.
- Primary responsible of the not for profit’s G/L and TB.
- Primarily responsible for the preparation of grants budgets, expense projections, monitors and reports on budget versus actual expenses, and processes requests for budget adjustments and modifications.
- Preparation and analytical review of the financial statements.
- Maintains and verifies financial, statistical, or other fiscal records in connection with various county, state and federal grants including private foundation grants.
- Clarifies and resolves technical and contractual issues and problems with grants, and guides department staff or program leaders on grant regulations and use of grant funding in accordance with grant contracts and compliance requirements.
- Performs specialized grants accounting functions, restricted grants including contributions accounting of with/without donor restrictions.
- Preparation and submission of periodic financial reporting and reimbursement submittal requirements of grants and other similar grants financial reports in accordance with grant contracts and compliance requirements.
- In coordination with the Grants Administrator and the Sr. VP of Finance, corresponds with representatives from county, state, and federal agencies as well as private foundation grants regarding matters involving grant status, funding, reporting and compliance requirements. Communicates effectively, professionally, and cooperatively both verbally and in writing.
- Reviews monthly general ledger/trial balance reports and makes appropriate reclasses. Reviews payroll reports and vendor invoices for accuracy and makes any necessary reclasses.
- Ensures that all grant expenses and financial reporting and reimbursement have all the appropriate support in accordance with grant contracts and compliance requirements.
- Completes analytical review and follow-up with Program Leaders regarding all material budget variances.
- Coordination of all grant and compliance audits including but not limited to annual financial statement audit, Federal/State Single Audits and other program or grant audits. This encompasses timing of field work and responsibility to deliver complete audit reports timely.
- Maintain compliance with timely filing of financial statements, Federal/State single audit, federal form 990, NJ CRI Form and other reporting requirements with NJ State Charities Bureau.
- The ideal candidate will have a curiosity to learn about operations and existing process and identify improvement opportunities.
- Other Special projects or assignment from time to time.
- The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of care.
- The RN assumes the responsibility and accountability for the delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team.
- As an integral member of the health care team, coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with the other members of the healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s).
- Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.
- Provide advanced ECG while concentrating on monitoring patient status through assessment of ECG strips and arrhythmia interpretation.
- Possess troubleshooting skills to recognize monitoring the problems, identify probable causes, and seek solutions to correct the problem.
- Identify and responds to potentially life-threatening rhythm changes, initiate codes, record rhythms during code, continuous EKG monitoring with accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias and interval measurements.
- Appropriately responding to all monitor alarms.
- Provide advanced ECG while concentrating on monitoring patient status through assessment of ECG strips and arrhythmia interpretation.
- Possess troubleshooting skills to recognize monitoring the problems, identify probable causes, and seek solutions to correct the problem.
- Identify and responds to potentially life-threatening rhythm changes, initiate codes, record rhythms during code, continuous EKG monitoring with accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias and interval measurements.
- Appropriately responding to all monitor alarms.
- Provide advanced ECG while concentrating on monitoring patient status through assessment of ECG strips and arrhythmia interpretation.
- Possess troubleshooting skills to recognize monitoring the problems, identify probable causes, and seek solutions to correct the problem.
- Identify and responds to potentially life-threatening rhythm changes, initiate codes, record rhythms during code, continuous EKG monitoring with accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias and interval measurements.
- Appropriately responding to all monitor alarms.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Lead Central Service Tech is responsible for identifying, decontaminating, inspecting, assembling and processing instruments, instrument sets and sterile supplies used in the operating room and throughout the medical center. The technician is responsible for decontaminating patient care equipment. Directs and checks work of others in the absence of supervisory personnel. Serves as a resource to Central Service Staff.
- The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of care.
- The RN assumes the responsibility and accountability for the delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team.
- As an integral member of the health care team, coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with the other members of the healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s).
- Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.
The Registered Nurse (RN) Provides professional nursing cae within the Emergency Department to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Provies direct and indirect patient care in the emergency care setting. Provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility and responsibility indicative of professional expectation with a minimum of supervision. The ability to triage safely, rapidly and accurately, every patient that enters the ED. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the department.
- Communicate with the physicians about changes in patient's status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies.
- The ability to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Demonstrate the ability to use equipment specific to the Emergency Department.
RN is responsible for assessing, implementing and evaluating the delivery care; the professional nurse assumes the responsibility and accountability for the delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team which may include coordination of services with rehabilitation staff to maximize the patient's independence to return to their prior residence;
- Works under the direct supervision of a registered Nurse or designees to assist in providing direct patient care and comfort measures for patients and their families.
- Performs patient transport duties
- Performs cleaning procedures in the surgical suite including room turnover
- Performs other clinical support functions as assigned
- Orders and stocks supplies
- Assists in creating and maintaining the surgical environment
- Performs all duties of OR Clinical Assistant and additional duties as described
The Registered Nurse (RN) Provides professional nursing cae within the Emergency Department to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Provies direct and indirect patient care in the emergency care setting. Provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility and responsibility indicative of professional expectation with a minimum of supervision. The ability to triage safely, rapidly and accurately, every patient that enters the ED. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the department.
- Communicate with the physicians about changes in patient's status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies.
- The ability to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Demonstrate the ability to use equipment specific to the Emergency Department.
MAIN FUNCTIONS:
- To assist Director/Supervisor of C.S.P.D. in daily operational activities of the Department, and at times manage the Department in the absence of the Director/Supervisor.
- Assist in the delivery of the Surgical Case Cart System.
- Assure the sterility of processed goods.
- Maintains par level inventory of sterile patient care items and keeps adequate documentation.
- Assist in orientation of new employees and Continuing Education programs.
- Exhibit appropriate characteristics concerning attendance, punctuality, appearance and proper conduct.
- Perform other duties as assigned.Skills: Must have thorough knowledge of aseptic technique and procedures, sterilization techniques and procedures, inflection control and work flow principles and requirements, equipment and supply processing; demonstrates and exercise responsible judgement to provide necessary supplies and equipment for patient care including the surgical case cart system
Basic computer skills
Main Functions:
- The Emergency Room Technician provides direct, basic patient care activities under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Handles the care and cleaning of specific equipment, stocking of supplies and equipment and the transportation of patients, supplies and equipment.
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of care. The professional nurse assumes the responsibility and accountability for the delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team, which may include coordination of services with rehabilitation staff to maximize the patient’s independence to return to their prior residence.
Main Function:
- Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists in providing care to a designated patient population in collaboration with other members of the health care team.
- Follows hospital policy for site verification
- Maintain sterile field for breaks in technique and takes corrective action to maintain sterile field.
- Applies scientific principles in adhering to sterile technique (gowning, gloving, draping.)
- Handles and passes instruments and supplies appropriately.
- Handles specimens according to policy and procedure.
- Performs counts according to established procedures.
- Adheres to universal precautions.
Provides comprehensive care to patients requiring ultrasonography services in an organized and systematic manner according to departmental policy and standards.
- Provides total, comprehensive care to patients by applying the nursing process utilizing the nursing process, which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
in an organized and systematic manner according to institutional policy in keeping with patient safety principles.
- Completes initial assessment according to policy, reassesses patient condition per policy
- Reviews preoperative paperwork and follows up to ensure completion
- Anticipates changes in the patient’s clinical data and adjusts plan of care
- Collaborates with the patient, significant others and ancillary departments and functions as part of the multidisciplinary health care team whose goal is to provide care that is continuous and well-coordinated
- Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations.
- Provides for actual and anticipated education needs and includes education to meet these needs in the plan of care
- Performs effectively in emergency situations
- Communicates proactively to the health care team plan of care changes in patient condition, the patient progress, the discharge plan and other relevant information
- Documents patient care and required safety checks accurately and legibly
- Participates in Quality Improvement activities and improve performance including team membership.
- Demonstrates competent professional practice and engages in opportunities for professional growth.
- Contributes to the productivity and professional environment of the department.
- Promotes Professional practice and atmosphere
- All Duties as assigned
Main Functions:
- The Emergency Room Technician provides direct, basic patient care activities under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Handles the care and cleaning of specific equipment, stocking of supplies and equipment and the transportation of patients, supplies and equipment.
We have a great opportunity to join our team as a Registered Dietitian at Bayonne Medical Center – Carepoint Health. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing optimal nutrition care to admitted patients. BMC is a multi-ethnic community hospital with specialties in comprehensive heart care, primary stroke care, oncology, and transitional care. Clinical duties include nutrition assessment and intervention, malnutrition identification, and nutrition counseling. Position requires active involvement in interdisciplinary and nutrition meetings and performance improvement projects.
The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing the delivery of care.
They will work with the patient to establish reasonable and measurable goals within a specific time frame.
The physical therapist assumes responsibility and accountability for the delegation of patient care to other members of the healthcare team.
The Nurse Practitioner (NP), under the general direction of the physician, will provide healthcare in a variety of clinical settings within the Scope of the Nurse Practice Act. The NP is responsible for providing acute inpatient care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, educating, and admitting/discharging patients. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.
The successful candidate will / be able to:
· Knowledgeable of Federal, State Laws and Regulation, Accreditation and License requirements as governed by established policies and procedures
· Assesses patient status and obtains a comprehensive health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing thorough physical examination.
· Orders/performs appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians for the evaluation of illness.
· Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
· Develops and implements treatment plan including but not limited to prescribing/dispensing medications in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Makes appropriate adjustments of medications substitutions as needed for patient care.
· Patient / Family Education and Communication. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs. Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies. Prepares documentation for medical records
including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written format or electronically.
· Participates in peer and quality reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Identifies, documents and actively reports issues and system barriers through appropriate administrative and medical staff channels.
· Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
· Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.
· Monitors patients progress along the continuum of care intervening as necessary to ensure appropriateness of setting and services provided are high quality, efficient and effective. Coordinates plan of care.
· Assist in discharge planning. Ensures an appropriate discharge plan. Facilitates implementation of discharge plan and discharge teaching and updates discharge plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in accordance with patient’s clinical course and continuing needs to expedite post discharge care.