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It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!Role: The Per Diem RN is responsible for assessing and identifying patient/family needs, utilizing the nursing process, coordinating the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), and providing palliative and supportive care to the patient/family unit.Qualifications: • Current license as RN in the state where the employee will be working•&nbsp;Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Employees hired prior to 12/31/2022 must obtain certificate prior to 10/1/2023. For LPN in a Hospice House, the deadline is 3/31/2023.• Minimum one (1) year of in-patient nursing or hospice experience for external candidates; for internal applicants, minimum of 6-months of LPN experience with hospice/home health within an affiliate • Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system • Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy • Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule • Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms • Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written) • Flexible schedule to meet the needs of Hospice House patients • Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families • Ability to physically access patient rooms, other areas of the Hospice House/Hospital/ALF, etc., and any home (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) within any part of the service area • Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodationSome locations may require:<ul><li>Cross training to hospice house or field (home/facility/admission) positions of equal licensure/certification and scope when census calls for flexible staffing</li><li>Completes clinical admissions for all Company services including, but not limited to:<ul><li>Explains services to potential patients/families and addresses questions regarding patient fears, physical limitations, while putting the patient/family at ease; presents services in an empathetic and compassionate manner&nbsp;</li><li>Identifies admission objections, concerns or other entry barriers and provides responses</li><li>Educates patient/family on admission requirements and addresses immediate needs</li><li>Completes informed consents and initial assessment according to regulations and Company policy</li><li>Provides information to Physicians and initiates Plan of Care to address patient’s immediate needs</li><li>Initiates skilled nursing interventions to prevent complications, alleviate symptoms and maximize physical and emotional comfort</li><li>Obtains Physician orders</li><li>Completes documentation per Company policy</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Acts as the Company representative at assigned facilities while facilitating referrals to all service lines; works closely with referring hospitals, physicians, facilities, patients, families, and the general public.</li><li>Communicates frequently with Admissions to ensure timely follow-up.&nbsp; When assignment is complete, informs Admissions and prepares for next assignment.</li><li>Provides all necessary clinical communication timely using SBAR.</li><li>Discusses any potential needs with after-hours staff.</li><li>Obtains consents for services and arranges safe discharge in an efficient manner for referred and eligible patients while meeting productivity expectations.</li><li>Obtains medical record information for the referral.</li><li>Develops strong relationships with case managers, physicians, etc. at facilities.</li><li>Works with Professional Relations Representatives (PRRs) to provide education on all available services.</li><li>Provides care for any GIP patients in a hospital including daily visits, professional management, documentation and efficient discharge.</li></ul> Competencies: • Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position. Responsibilities of all employees: • Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients. • Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse. • Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices. • Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices. • Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company. • Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner. • Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations. • Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels. • Improve own professional knowledge and skill level. • Advance electronic media skills. • Support Company research and educational activities. • Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally. • Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position. Job Responsibilities: • Provides and manages direct care to patients and families as part of Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components, and appropriate nursing intervention and follow-up. • Coordinates the Plan of Care, ensuring that an individualized Plan of Care is developed that accurately reflects the patient’s evolving needs. • Educates patient, family, caregivers and other health professionals about disease process and decline, palliative interventions, care giving, dying process and safety practices. • Reports changes in the patient’s condition to appropriate members of the IDG or other health professionals. • Participates with the IDG to evaluate hospice referrals/admissions for level of care appropriateness. • Attends patient deaths; prepares body for transport; oversees disposal of medications. • Provides appropriate bereavement interventions to the family and caregiver in conjunction with psychosocial staff. • Presents concise and pertinent oral and written reports to IDG; respects and encourages input from all disciplines. • Communicates accurately and completely to physicians, staff members, patients, families, and supervisors; utilizes positive approaches when working with others. • Supervises patient care given by other nursing team members (i.e., LPNs, Hospice Aides, and contract nurses). • Performs other duties as assigned. Physical Demands for Post Offer/Pre-Placement (The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.): While performing the duties of this job, the following abilities are required: see; hear; talk; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel. Frequently required to: stand; sit; reach with hands/arms; lift; bend; balance. Occasionally required to: pull; push; stoop/crouch; kneel; climb stairs.This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

Chapters Health System

Per Diem RN-Hope Healthcare-Days-7a-7p

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!Role: The Social Worker (SW) provides and coordinates a wide range of social services including psychosocial support to patients and their families.Qualifications:<ul><li>Master’s degree or above in Social Work (CSWE accredited); SWs hired before 2009 who have degrees in other fields are grandfathered in; SWs hired before 4/21/2019 who have BSWs are grandfathered in; Bachelor’s degree may be considered depending on geographic area (Note: Home Health requires MSW)</li><li>Employees working in Georgia require current Georgia LCSW</li><li>Minimum of one (1) year of experience including social work/counseling internship in health care or hospital setting</li><li>Familiarity with and working knowledge of the concepts and practices of both adult and pediatric patients:&nbsp;&nbsp; Hospice: death and dying &nbsp;Palliative: serious illness</li><li>Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system</li><li>Experience in children, family, and group modalities</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively handle the emotional stress of the workload</li><li>Able to remain calm, professional, trouble shoot and intervene with patient/family crisis situations.</li><li>Able to demonstrate high ethical standards in areas of Hospice mission, confidentiality, sensitivity, and flexibility</li><li>Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills</li><li>Ability to work in a team environment and intervene appropriately</li><li>Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy</li><li>Ability to travel to off-site locations</li><li>Ability to physically access any home, hospital, clinic, nursing home, and assisted living facility (i.e., navigate stairs, narrow stairs, narrow spaces, lack of air conditioning, etc.)</li></ul>Competencies:<ul><li>Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.</li></ul>Responsibilities of all employees:<ul><li>Represent Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.</li><li>Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.</li><li>Comply with company policies, procedures and standard practices.</li><li>Observe company's health, safety and security practices.</li><li>Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within company.</li><li>Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.</li><li>Promote company through participation in community and professional organizations.</li><li>Participate proactively in improving performance at the micro and macro levels.</li><li>Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.</li><li>Advance electronic media skills.</li><li>Support company research and educational activities.</li><li>Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.</li><li>Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.</li></ul>Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>Performs and documents psychosocial assessment.</li><li>Empowers patient/families to negotiate with resource providers and make decisions on their own behalf.</li><li>Assists other clinical staff in (1) understanding family dynamics as well as significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and (2) developing a plan to address issues in a nonjudgmental manner.</li><li>Maintains documentation in a manner that reflects timeliness, completeness, accuracy, legibility, clarity of goals and interventions.</li><li>Consults and collaborates with other professionals to promote quality care and continuity of patient/family care.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Home Health Specific:<ul><li>Participates in the development of the individualized Plan of Care and participates in Case Conferences.</li><li>Observes clinical symptoms, reaction to treatment regimen, and emotional status and reports to the appropriate staff along with pertinent changes.</li><li>Anticipates barriers to pain and symptom management; identifies differences in goals of curative and palliative care; and provides appropriate education.</li><li>Respects patient’s wishes and stated goals when planning and providing care.</li></ul>Hospice Specific:<ul><li>Shares joint responsibility with other clinicians and volunteers to provide care to patients and families including psychosocial support, advanced directive information, development of Plan of Care, and other social services depending on the patient/family needs.</li><li>Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings; assists in developing and updating the Plan of Care; facilitates understanding of social services and bereavement aspects of care, and provides team with goals and interventions for patient/family care.&nbsp;</li><li>Evaluates bereavement needs including making condolence calls, evaluating risk and coordinating the Plan Care with Bereavement staff.</li></ul>Palliative Care Specific:<ul><li>Assists the palliative care team and/or directly facilitates patient-family meetings for goal setting and advance care planning.</li><li>Provides emotional support for patients and families facing serious illness.</li><li>Coordinates educational and outreach services relevant to the social services – palliative care interface.</li><li>Provides liaison function: (1) between system-wide outpatient palliative care team and inpatient palliative care team, discharge planning and social service departments and (2) between palliative care team and community hospice, home care agencies, long term care facilities and other community services.</li></ul>Job Description Addendum for Social Worker in the Florida Keys &amp; North Florida (3A):Duties may also include performance in bereavement counseling and volunteer coordination.<ul><li>Evaluates the bereavement care needs for survivors (i.e., adults, children, families) in accordance with Company policy.&nbsp; Provides grief guidance and support to maintain the Plan of Care.</li><li>Facilitates bereavement and holiday support groups for children and adults.&nbsp; May attend memorial services.</li><li>Maintains bereavement documentation in a manner reflecting timeliness, completeness, accuracy, legibility, clarity of goal, evaluation, plan, and intervention.</li><li>Recruits volunteers through community networking activities and marketing efforts.&nbsp; Screens potential volunteers through intake calls and interviews, and in training.</li><li>Trains, assigns, supervises and evaluates patient/family care volunteers as well as volunteers for Social Services/Bereavement, events, administrative support, and various other roles.</li><li>Participates in the development and implementation of programs which enhance the morale and effectiveness of volunteers, volunteer newsletter, volunteer in-services, support programs and annual volunteer recognition.&nbsp; Participates in volunteer-related special events, committees and task force groups.</li><li>Maintains records of volunteers, ensuring that all file requirements are met and kept current.</li><li>Participates in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings; providing feedback about patients and family members and serves as a liaison between team members and volunteers.</li></ul>This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

Social Worker

Senior Coordinator - Pharmacy Laboratory and ResearchJob ID: 13597Location: El Paso, TXFull/Part Time: Full TimeRegular/Temporary: TemporaryAbout UTEPThe University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.UTEP is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 85% of our 25,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.<a href="https://www.utep.edu/pharmacy/The" target="_blank">https://www.utep.edu/pharmacy/The</a> UTEP School of Pharmacy advances the university's goals of access and excellence through a comprehensive approach that includes its admissions process, curriculum, clinical training, and community engagement. With a mission to transform pharmacy education, patient care, research, and leadership, the School is uniquely positioned to address the healthcare needs and challenges of the Paso del Norte region and beyond. Through a focus on innovation and student development, it prepares future pharmacists to make a meaningful and lasting impact in the field.Position InformationHiring Department: School of PharmacyPosting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekendsFLSA status: ExemptEarliest Start Date: As soon as possible.Salary: Commensurate with experience.Required Application Materials:• Resume• Cover Letter (Preferred)• List of three references (Preferred)Note: This position is temporary and contingent upon the availability of funds.The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.Purpose of PositionSummary: Coordinates activities of university laboratory to assist in teaching and research programs and provides complex (journey-level) level expertise in respective research field.Essential FunctionsProvides expertise in field of research as requested or necessary; relies on extensive experience and judgment to accomplish research goals; exercises a wide degree of creativity and latitude.Coordinates daily activities in a laboratory, including staff support and quality control.Supervises activities in laboratory research facilities; ensures proper procedures and helps devise development techniques; demonstrates care and use of equipment and provides training in application and use of new/current equipment.Ensures adherence to lab standards and practices to maximize safety and operational effectiveness.Handles all issues relating to lab supplies, including ordering new instruments, maintaining inventory, and proper storage.Prepares and puts in place equipment scheduled for use during laboratory/research sessions; may diagnose equipment malfunctions, dismantle, and repair equipment.Consults with designated personnel to determine laboratory use based on equipment availability, condition of existing equipment, and scheduled laboratory activities; confers with teaching/research staff periodically to evaluate new equipment and teaching methods.Support routine equipment maintenance and coordinate repairs or servicing to ensure proper functionality for instructional and research use.Provides guidance on local, state, and federal regulations to maintain lab compliance.Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.Complies with all State and University policies.Other duties may be assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Required Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's Degree.andExperience: Three years of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience with pharmacy inventory management.Additional InformationThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and color vision.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather related); work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold or extreme heat (non-weather related); risk of electrical shock; work with explosives; risk of radiation; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet conditions to loud noises.In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at <a href="mailto:titleix@utep.edu" target="_blank">mailto:titleix@utep.edu</a>, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at <a href="mailto:eoaa@utep.edu.To" target="_blank">mailto:eoaa@utep.edu.To</a> apply, visit <a href="https://apptrkr.com/6295785jeid-d08678a64e6ae74996c5ce236308248e" target="_blank">https://apptrkr.com/6295785jeid-d08678a64e6ae74996c5ce236308248e</a>

The University of Texas at El Paso

Senior Coordinator - Pharmacy Laboratory and Research

Open Rank in Quantum and Energy ScienceThe Department of Physics at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is seeking applications for open-rank positions in Quantum and Energy Science, broadly defined. Research areas include but are not limited to quantum computing, quantum information, quantum communication, quantum materials, quantum sensing, and quantum optics and quantum energy. Applicants in all areas of experimental and theoretical quantum science are encouraged to apply. These positions are created under the University of Texas System Regents' Research Excellence Program. Faculty hired into the rank of tenured full professor will be given the additional honorific title of Regents' Distinguished Research Professor. Faculty hired at a lower rank will earn this title upon promotion to full professor with tenure.Job Requirements:Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Physics and have demonstrated long-term focus to physics research, possess postdoctoral experience, have a strong record of research accomplishments, and possess strong verbal and written communication skills. The successful senior-level candidates will be national or international leaders in their respective field, have demonstrated attention to promoting STEM education and research opportunities to pre-college, college and graduate students, have already established and maintained an independent externally funded research program that can be expanded upon, at UTEP, through collaborations with existing researchers in the department and by collaborating with other professors hired under this program. They must be able to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels, perform service to the Department, College and University, and engage in outreach activities. The new hires will be core members of faculty of the Physics Graduate Program and instrumental in expanding team-based research in the Department of Physics. The university has committed to support of these positions with generous start-up funds.Additional Information:In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at <a href="mailto:titleix@utep.edu" target="_blank">mailto:titleix@utep.edu</a>, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at <a href="mailto:eoaa@utep.edu.To" target="_blank">mailto:eoaa@utep.edu.To</a> apply, visit <a href="https://apptrkr.com/6300311jeid-a4da4efe7372514f8521760690be178f" target="_blank">https://apptrkr.com/6300311jeid-a4da4efe7372514f8521760690be178f</a>

Open Rank in Quantum and Energy Science

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!Role: The Social Worker (SW) provides and coordinates a wide range of social services including psychosocial support to patients and their families.Qualifications:<ul><li>Master’s degree or above in Social Work (CSWE accredited);SWs hired before 2009 who have degrees in other fieldsare grandfathered in; SWs hired before 4/21/2019 who have BSWs are grandfathered in; Bachelor’s degree may be considered depending on geographic area (Note: Home Health requires MSW)</li><li>Employees working in Georgia require current Georgia LMSW or LCSW</li></ul><ul><li>Minimum of one(1) year of experience including social work/counselinginternshipin health care or hospital setting&nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with and working knowledge of the concepts and practices of both adult and pediatric patients:&nbsp;&nbsp; Hospice: death and dying&nbsp; Palliative: serious illness</li><li>Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in children, family, and group modalities</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively handle the emotional stress of the workload</li></ul><ul><li>Able to remain calm, professional, trouble shoot and intervene withpatient/family crisis situations</li><li>Able to demonstrate high ethical standards in areas of Hospice mission, confidentiality, sensitivity, and flexibility</li><li>Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills</li><li>Ability to work in a team environment and intervene appropriately</li><li>Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to travel to off-site locations</li><li>Ability to physically access any home, hospital, clinic, nursing home, and assisted living facility (i.e., navigate stairs, narrow stairs, narrow spaces, lack of air conditioning, etc.)</li></ul>Competencies:<ul><li>Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.</li></ul>Responsibilities of allemployees:<ul><li>Represent Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.</li><li>Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.</li><li>Comply with company policies, procedures and standard practices.</li></ul><ul><li>Observe company's health, safety and security practices.</li><li>Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within company.</li><li>Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.</li><li>Promote company through participation in community and professional organizations.</li><li>Participate proactively in improving performance at the micro and macro levels.</li></ul><ul><li>Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.</li><li>Advance electronic media skills.</li><li>Support company research and educational activities.</li><li>Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.</li><li>Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.</li></ul>Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>Performs and documents psychosocial assessment.</li><li>Empowers patient/families to negotiate with resource providers and make decisions on their own behalf.</li><li>Assists other clinical staff in (1) understanding family dynamics as well as significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and (2) developing a plan to address issues in a nonjudgmental manner.</li></ul><ul><li>Maintains documentation in a manner that reflects timeliness, completeness, accuracy, legibility, clarity of goals and interventions.</li><li>Consults and collaborates with other professionals to promote quality care and continuity of patient/family care.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Home Health Specific:<ul><li>Participates in the development of the individualized Plan of Care and participates in Case Conferences.</li><li>Observes clinical symptoms, reaction to treatment regimen, and emotional status and reports to the appropriate staff along with pertinent changes.</li><li>Anticipates barriers to pain and symptom management; identifies differences in goals of curative and palliative care; and provides appropriate education.</li><li>Respects patient’s wishes and stated goals when planning and providing care.</li></ul>Hospice Specific:<ul><li>Shares joint responsibility with other clinicians and volunteers to provide care to patients and families including psychosocial support, advanced directive information, development of Plan of Care, and other social services depending on the patient/family needs.</li><li>Attends and participates inInterdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings; assists in developing and updating the Plan of Care; facilitates understanding of social services and bereavement aspects of care, and provides team with goals and interventions for patient/family care.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Evaluates bereavement needs including making condolence calls, evaluating risk and coordinating the Plan of Care with Bereavement staff.</li></ul>Palliative Care Specific:<ul><li>Assists the palliative care team and/or directly facilitates patient-family meetings for goal setting and advance care planning.</li></ul><ul><li>Provides emotional support for patients and families facing serious illness.</li><li>Coordinates educational and outreach services relevant to the social services – palliative care interface.</li><li>Provides liaison function: (1) between system-wide outpatient palliative care team and inpatient palliative care team, discharge planning and social service departments and (2) between palliative care team and community hospice, home care agencies, long term care facilities and other community services.</li></ul>Job Description Addendum for Social Worker in the Florida Keys &amp; North Florida (3A):Duties may also include performance in bereavement counseling and volunteer coordination.<ul><li>Evaluates the bereavement care needs for survivors (i.e., adults, children, families) in accordance with Company policy.  Provides grief guidance and support to maintain the Plan of Care.</li><li>Facilitates bereavement and holiday support groups for children and adults.  May attend memorial services.</li></ul><ul><li>Maintains bereavement documentation in a manner reflecting timeliness, completeness, accuracy, legibility, clarity of goal, evaluation, plan, and intervention.</li><li>Recruits volunteers through community networking activities and marketing efforts.  Screens potential volunteers through intake calls and interviews, and in training.</li><li>Trains, assigns, supervises and evaluates patient/family care volunteers as well as volunteers for Social Services/Bereavement, events, administrative support, and various other roles.</li><li>Participates in the development and implementation of programs which enhance the morale and effectiveness of volunteers, volunteer newsletter, volunteer in-services, support programs and annual volunteer recognition.  Participates in volunteer-related special events, committees and task force groups.</li><li>Maintains records of volunteers, ensuring that all file requirements are met and kept current.</li></ul><ul><li>Participates in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings; providing feedback about patients and family members and serves as a liaison between team members and volunteers.</li></ul>This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

DescriptionAt ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.Job Summary<ul><li>Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing practice standards</li><li>Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes</li></ul>Essential Functions<ul><li>Ability to practice nursing as described by the following definition: “The diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health alterations.” Ability to utilize the nursing process in the provision of nursing care including but not limited to administering treatments and medications, interpreting diagnostic tests, formulating a plan of care, collaborating with other health care providers, and providing education to patients and/or significant others. The successful candidate will be required to pass competencies for this position. Involves discretion and independent action within prescribed limits</li><li>Collects patient health data</li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Determines the priority of data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs</li><li>Collects pertinent data using appropriate assessment techniques</li><li>Involves the patient, significant others, and health care providers in data collection when appropriate</li><li>Ensures that the data collection process is systematic and ongoing</li><li>Documents relevant data in the medial record according to hospital standards</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnoses/patient problems</li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Derives diagnoses/patient problems from the assessment data</li><li>Validates diagnoses/patient problems with the patient, significant other, and health care providers, when possible</li><li>Documents diagnoses/patient problems in a manner that facilitates the determination of expected outcomes and plan</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient</li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Derives outcomes from the diagnoses/patient problems</li><li>Documents outcomes as measurable goals</li><li>Formulates outcomes mutually with the patient and health care providers, when possible</li><li>Ensures outcomes are realistic in relation to the patient’s present and potential capabilities</li><li>Ensures outcomes are attainable in relation to resources available to the patient</li><li>Ensures outcomes include a time estimate for attainment</li><li>Ensures outcomes provide direction for continuity of care. Anticipates potential problems situations and intervenes to offset any adverse impact</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Develops a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes</li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Individualizes the plan to the patient’s condition or need</li><li>Develops the plan with the patient, significant others, and health care providers, when appropriate</li><li>Ensures the plan reflects current nursing practice</li><li>Documents the plan</li><li>Provides continuity of care in the plan</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Implements the interventions identified in the plan of care</li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Establishes interventions that are consistent with the plan of care</li><li>Implements interventions in a safe and appropriate manner</li><li>Documents interventions</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes</li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Ensures evaluation is systematic and ongoing</li><li>Documents patient’s responses to interventions</li><li>Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions in relation to outcomes</li><li>Utilizes ongoing assessment data to revise diagnoses/patient problems, outcomes, and the plan of care, as needed</li><li>Documents revisions in diagnoses/patient problems, outcomes, and the plan of care</li><li>Involves the patient, significant others, and health care providers in the evaluation process, when appropriate</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Participates in quality-of-care activities as appropriate to include but not limited to:&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Identification of aspects of care important for quality monitoring</li><li>Identification of indicators used to monitor quality and effectiveness of nursing care</li><li>Collection of data to monitor quality and effectiveness of nursing care</li><li>Analysis of quality data to identify opportunities for improving care</li><li>Formulation of recommendations to improve nursing care or patient outcomes</li><li>Implementation of activities to enhance the quality of nursing practice</li><li>Utilizes the results of quality-of-care activities to initiate changes in practice</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul> QualificationsEducation<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree preferred</li><li>Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing</li></ul>Licenses/Certifications<ul><li>Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN)</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Minimum of one year of hospital clinical experience preferred</li></ul>

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare

Registered Nurse Crisis Stabilization Unit, Full Time Night

DescriptionAt St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent nurses. And we know that our nurses deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop. We have a positive, hopeful, and resilient leadership team that is solely focused on taking care of the heart of St. Francis – the people who work here. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today. Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and/or Nursing Unit Director, perform nursing patient care duties for the assigned unit or department. Plan, provide, and evaluate total nursing care in accordance with the established patient care philosophy. Facilitate individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Relate effectively with other shifts for continuity of care, maintain satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing units; and participate in all phases of education.&nbsp; FLSA: Non-exempt EEO: □ 01 Officials and Managers □ 02 Professionals X 03 Technicians □ 04 Sales Workers □ 05 Administrative Support Workers □ 06 Craft Workers □ 07 Operatives □ 08 Laborers and Helpers □ 09 Service WorkersQualificationsMinimum Education:<ul><li>Associates degree in Nursing Required</li><li>Bachelors degree in Nursing Preferred</li></ul>Required Skills:<ul><li>Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.</li></ul>Certifications:<ul><li>Basic Life Support (BLS)</li><li>Handle with Care Certification or CPI within 90 days of hire preferred</li><li>ACLS-preferred</li></ul>Licenses:<ul><li>Valid licensure in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse (RN) or multi state/compact RN license</li></ul>Minimum Work Experience:<ul><li>Six (6) months of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a direct patient care setting preferred.</li><li>Experience in a behavioral health facility is preferred.</li></ul>

Registered Nurse Crisis Stabilization Unit, Full Time Day

DescriptionAt St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent nurses. And we know that our nurses deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop. We have a positive, hopeful, and resilient leadership team that is solely focused on taking care of the heart of St. Francis – the people who work here. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today.Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and/or Nursing Unit Director, perform nursing patient care duties for the assigned unit or department. Plan, provide, and evaluate total nursing care in accordance with the established patient care philosophy. Facilitate individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Relate effectively with other shifts for continuity of care, maintain satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing units; and participate in all phases of education.&nbsp;This position is located at The Bradley Center- Crisis Stabilization UnitFLSA: Non-exempt EEO: □ 01 Officials and Managers □ 02 Professionals X 03 Technicians □ 04 Sales Workers □ 05 Administrative Support Workers □ 06 Craft Workers □ 07 Operatives □ 08 Laborers and Helpers □ 09 Service WorkersQualificationsMinimum Education<ul><li>Associates degree in Nursing Required</li><li>Bachelors degree in Nursing Preferred</li></ul>Required Skills<ul><li>Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision</li><li>Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action</li></ul>Certifications<ul><li>Basic Life Support (BLS)</li><li>Handle with Care Certification or CPI within 90 days of hire preferred</li></ul>Licenses<ul><li>Valid licensure in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse (RN) or multi state/compact RN license</li></ul>Minimum Work Experience<ul><li>Six (6) months of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a direct patient care setting preferred</li><li>Experience in a behavioral health facility is preferred</li></ul>

Registered Nurse Crisis Stabilization Unit, PRN

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make an impact in mental health care?&nbsp; Join us and be part of a revolutionary team shaping the future! THE POSITION: The&nbsp;State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services&nbsp;(DMHAS)&nbsp;is now hiring for a&nbsp;Community Clinician&nbsp;within the&nbsp;Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC).&nbsp; POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>SCHEDULE:&nbsp;Full-Time (40 Hours), First Shift (8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.), Monday - Friday</li><li>UNIT:&nbsp;Assertive Community Treatment (ACT Team)</li><li>ADDRESS:&nbsp;34 Park Street, New Haven</li><li>PCN: 26643</li></ul> WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU: <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;newState Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance!</li><li>Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers!</li></ul> DISCOVER THE OPPPORTUNITY TO: <ul><li>Provide&nbsp;care coordination, case management, and clinical assessments for clients with serious psychiatric and addiction disorders;</li><li>Lead paraprofessional staff in creating a therapeutic environment and offering appropriate interventions, including assisting with life skills and monitoring client progress;</li><li>Link clients to community support services and ensure they are engaged in these programs;</li><li>Develop and implement both individual and group programming focused on community living, behavioral health, wellness, daily living skills, and crisis reduction on-site;</li><li>Provide interventions for clients in crisis, including de-escalation techniques; and</li><li>Complete all required client treatment documentation, transport clients to appointments, and assign in treatment planning.&nbsp;</li></ul> ABOUT US: DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.&nbsp; CMHC is an urban community mental health center with an exceptional 50-year tradition of serving individuals with serious mental illness and/or addiction.&nbsp; Founded in 1966, CMHC is a partnership between DHMAS and the Yale Department of Psychiatry.&nbsp; Each year over 4,000 people receive a variety of recovery-oriented services at CMHC and its satellite clinics. CMHC is nationally recognized for its scientific research into the causes and treatment of mental illness and addiction.&nbsp; The Abraham Ribicoff Research Facilities include multiple research programs in a variety of areas.&nbsp; CMHC is also a major training site for individuals pursuing careers in mental health fields including psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, and pastoral care. PLEASE NOTE: <ul><li>A comprehensive&nbsp;medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.</li><li>All state employees must adhere to&nbsp;Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.&nbsp;</li></ul> Start with Us!&nbsp;Stay with Us!&nbsp;Grow with Us! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply!&nbsp; Need more resources? Visit our&nbsp;Applicant Reference Library&nbsp;for additional support throughout the recruitment process.&nbsp; Please Note:&nbsp;In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting. BEFORE YOU APPLY: <ul><li>Meet Minimum Qualifications:&nbsp;Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. &nbsp;</li><li>Educational Credits:&nbsp;List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.</li><li>Resume Policy:&nbsp;Per&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.&nbsp;</li><li>Preferred Shift/Location:&nbsp;Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.&nbsp;</li><li>Timely Submission:&nbsp;All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. &nbsp;Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp;</li><li>Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Note: The&nbsp;only way&nbsp;to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.</li></ul> AFTER YOU APPLY: <ul><li>Referral Questions:&nbsp;This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Prepare For An Interview:&nbsp;Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful&nbsp;Interview Preparation Guide&nbsp;to make the best impression!&nbsp;</li><li>Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul> QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Nicole Frascatore via&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Nicole.Frascatore@ct.gov" target="_blank">Nicole.Frascatore@ct.gov</a>. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services community based behavioral health program, this class is accountable for providing clinical assessment and evaluation of treatment programs for an on-going primary caseload of clients for a behavioral health treatment team. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Functions primarily to implement treatment plans for clients on caseload;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides case management services to clients;</li><li>Assists clients in linking with community support systems and agencies;</li><li>Monitors clients progress within mental health and community support systems;</li><li>Performs intake, evaluation and assessment of treatment programs under supervision of a licensed independent practitioner;&nbsp;</li><li>Participates in counseling sessions;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides education and training to clients in community living and activities of daily living skills;</li><li>Monitors clients medication compliance and coordinates meetings with team psychiatrists or nurses as necessary;</li><li>Provides appropriate interventions to clients in crisis including outreach, counseling and/or referral to other service providers;&nbsp;</li><li>Completes all required documentation related to client treatment in accordance with established procedures;</li><li>May transport clients to and from appointments;</li><li>May assist in development of treatment plans for new clients;</li><li>May administer medication;</li><li>May provide nursing consultation and/or input; performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>behavioral health counseling techniques;</li><li>social work methodology, casework, group work and community mobilization;</li><li>family dynamics and dynamics of interpersonal relationships;</li><li>social, cultural, economic, medical, psychological and legal issues which influence attitudes and behaviors of clients and families;</li><li>community resources available to individuals and families;</li><li>approaches to treatment;&nbsp;</li><li>psychotropic and addiction medications;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to prepare clear and concise reports and case histories.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> A Bachelor’s degree in a health care field and two (2) years of experience working independently using clinical case management techniques in a behavioral health setting. NOTE: Case management is defined as primary responsibility for the implementation, monitoring, evaluation and assessment of client progress towards meeting treatment objectives as outlined in an approved treatment plan. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li>A Master’s degree in counseling, psychology or other clinical discipline may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.</li><li>A current Connecticut license as a registered professional nurse and two (2) years of experience working in a psychiatric setting may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.</li><li>A Master’s degree in social work (MSW) and two (2) years at the level of a Mental Health Assistant 2 independently performing the full range of paraprofessional case management in a behavioral health setting may be substituted for the General Experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience working with adults in the community setting, with&nbsp;severe and persistent mental health issues and cooccurring disorders.</li><li>Experience and knowledge providing substance abuse&nbsp;and co-occurring treatment groups.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working with the stages of change and harm reduction models.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and retain licensure or certification in designated positions.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to be a certified substance abuse counselor.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to have knowledge of sign language and communication ability with the deaf and hearing impaired in designated positions.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to have ability in Spanish oral and written communication in designated positions.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

State of Connecticut

Community Clinician (40 Hour)(Office/On-Site)

REPORTS TO:&nbsp; Manager, Utilization ManagementPOSITION DESCRIPTION:The Utilization Review Nurse acts as a liaison in the coordination of resources and services to meet patients’ needs, promotes teamwork to optimize efficient and cost-effective use of health care resources, monitors the health care delivery plan to maximize positive patient outcomes, and maintains compliance with applicable laws and regulations and the policies of Professional Health Care Network. The clinician will monitor adherence to ensure the effective and efficient use of home care-based services and monitor the appropriateness of homecare admissions, resumptions of care, reauthorizations, and extended cert periods.Primary duties include, but are not limited to:&nbsp;ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:·Processes patient prior and reauthorization requests as outlined by company policy.·Makes determination of the need for continued home health care services by reviewing documentation submitted by providers in accordance with Medicare guidelines.·Refers to the Utilization Review Physician Advisor cases that do not meet established guidelines for admission or continued care.·Maintains accurate records of authorizations and communication with providers and payer plans pertaining to authorization for all patients.·Assists provider staff and team members in identifying patient needs and coordinating care.·Assists provider staff and team members in efficient and cost-effective utilization of health care resources and monitors patient progress and outcomes.·Facilitates communication and provides ongoing customer service support to payer plan case managers, patients and provider staff and team members.·Prepares and submits any required status or summary reports in a timely manner.·Periodic weekend and holiday rotation and availability to address after hour health plan member needs related to home health management.·Reviews documentation and provides feedback to clinicians regarding CMS Chapter 7 and Milliman Care Guidelines to ensure accurate assessment and review data, medical records reflect compliance with medical necessity, homebound status, visit utilization supported by individual patient assessment/ documentation support and transition (discharge) planning.·Identifies problems related to the quality of patient care and refers them to the Quality Assurance Committee/QPUC.·Assists the Utilization Review Committee/QPUC in the assessment and resolution of utilization review problems.·Other duties as required and/or assigned.OFFICE LOCATION:Fully RemoteQUALIFICATIONS·Is a graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.·Has at least two years of general nursing experience in medical, surgical, or critical care, and at least one year of utilization review/management, case management or recent field experience in home health.·Is currently licensed as a registered nurse, practical nurse, or vocational nurse in good standing through the Arizona Board of Nursing and other State Boards of Nursing as applicable.·Is detail oriented and displays good organizational skills as well as good oral and written communication skills.·Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.·Is self-directed, flexible, cooperative, and exhibits the ability to work with minimal supervision.·Working knowledge of home care regulatory and federal requirements.KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:Requires knowledge in the areas of home health community-based services; utilization/case management experience is preferred. Must have a working knowledge of homecare, managed care, medical/nursing staff procedures, and community resources. NCQA and URAC knowledge is helpful. Computer skills such as MS Office products - Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe, and the ability to work within multiple electronic medical management systems.CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:Company personnel are expected to participate in appropriate continuing education as may be requested and/or required by their immediate supervisor. In addition, company personnel are expected to accept personal responsibility for other educational activities to enhance job related skills and abilities. All company personnel must attend mandatory educational programs.

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