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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!Job Profile Summary The Resource Nights &amp; Weekend (ReNW) Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an active member of Chapters Health System’s Medical Staff and provides fully remote virtual serious illness care management to patients and families throughout our continuum of care. This continuum may include but is not limited to home-based, facility-based, and inpatient adult and pediatric hospice; palliative care; PACE, and additional service lines and programs offered or supported by Chapters Health System.Experience Requirements:Must have a minimum of 3 years of recent clinical experience, including substantial experience in hospice, palliative care, and/or acute inpatient care.Education Requirements:Must hold a Masters or Doctors degree in Nursing from an accredited Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner Program.Certificates and/or Licenses:The ReNW NP must hold national certification, licensure, and prescriptive authority from the appropriate governing body for &nbsp;advanced nursing practice in their home state and in additional &nbsp;state(s) where care is provided. Licensure and prescriptive authority must be obtained and maintained for all required jurisdictions. Applications for required licenses must be submitted within 60 days of the date of hire and/or receiving notification. &nbsp;Must hold and maintain Basic Life Support certificate from an approved organization by date of hire. Additionally, all eligible NPs must currently hold, or obtain, Advanced Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing (ACHPN) within 3 &nbsp;years of the date of hire. NPs who are not eligible to obtain the certification within 3 years of hire will have 6 months from date in which they meet criteria to apply for the exam.Schedule:Shifts may vary and can include nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays based on the needs of the business.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Quality Provision of Services:<ul><li>Provides fully remote virtual serious illness care management to patients and families throughout our continuum of care; This continuum may include but is not limited to home-based, facility-based, and inpatient adult and pediatric hospice; palliative care; PACE, and additional service lines and programs offered or supported by Chapters Health System. </li><li>Consults with medical staff, and/or other members of the IDT as indicated to ensure optimal patient care in an effective and efficient manner.</li><li>Performs virtual assessment of patient/family/caregiver needs. </li><li>Identifies, manages, orders, and prescribes medication and equipment as appropriate. </li><li>Adjusts and supports the plan of care in accordance with Chapters policies and procedures and within the guidelines of the corresponding nurse practice act.</li><li>Assesses the caregiver’s ability to meet the patient’s immediate needs and confidence in the patient’s plan of care. </li><li>Provides education to increase the caregiver’s confidence as necessary and appropriate.</li><li>Supports staff by answering clinical questions, entering orders and prescriptions, and supporting the clinical needs of patients and families.</li><li>Maintains access to all electronic medical records (EMR), electronic prescribing systems, and other required websites and applications. </li><li>Documents all interactions as appropriate in the corresponding EMR in a timely manner.</li><li>Communicates and collaborates with the primary team to ensure continuity of care.</li><li>Supports with discharge planning including prescribing medications, entering discharge orders and instructions, etc.</li><li>Participates in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities as needed, including regular medical record reviews and medical peer reviews. Seeks to continually improve the care practices of Chapters to assure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.</li><li>Keeps knowledge base and skill levels current to assure quality patient care and professional growth. </li></ul>2.Organization/Regulatory Compliance:<ul><li>Maintains current knowledge of the latest research and trends in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. </li><li>Maintains continuing education as required for licensure and to ensure specialty level expertise in end-of-life care. </li><li>Obtains &amp; maintains hospital/facility credentialing as required. </li><li>Participates in departmental and medical staff activities as requested. </li></ul>3.People/Communications:<ul><li>Communicates and collaborates with team members, patients/families/caregivers, partnering providers and staff as required &amp; appropriate within HIPAA guidelines to help provide comfort &amp; deliver upon Chapters core values. </li><li>Provides patient and family education as needed to maintain quality care, to decrease patient and family anxiety, to facilitate the patient living with the highest quality care, and to assure both the patient and the family have the skills to care for the patient.</li><li>Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to develop by implementing a patient-directed individualized plan of care and assures the availability of information to team members. Provides teaching to staff as required. </li><li>Functions as a role model in providing exceptional customer service to patients and families through effective and timely communication. Supports organizational changes. </li><li>Demonstrates flexibility in providing coverage and/or availability,</li></ul>4.Financial Stewardship:Achieves expected productivity standards as defined by the organization and in alignment with best practices/the Chapters model. If /when Telemedicine billing is accepted, implements time-based billing procedures using the electronic medical record system software and other appropriate methods to capture timely billing (weekly for home and nursing home; daily for inpatient and clinic charges).The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.Overall Skills:&nbsp;The ability to work both independently and as part of a team; demonstrate excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills; demonstrate organizational skills with the ability to delegate and follow up; manage multiple tasks and stressful situations with a positive attitude; demonstrate a strong work ethic and attention to detail.Physical/Mental/Emotional Skills:The ability to see, hear, grasp, lift, speak, sit and walk or otherwise perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations; demonstrate the mental and emotional ability to work with death/dying; demonstrate the maturity, customer service skills, and flexibility to work with individuals under stress; work in a fast paced and quickly changing environment; work under pressure and deadlines; effectively recognize and appreciate the diversity in the workplace; develop coping mechanisms in order to care for patients who are terminally ill and to work in a stressful environment; provide care for highly emotional patients/families.Technological Skills:The ability to learn and efficiently use patient health information systems and software required for the provision of care; demonstrate technical competency in the use of computer telephony systems and computer applications used in the organization; demonstrate proficiency with the use of all Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Reasoning Ability:The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form and expert, advanced clinical judgment to problem solve.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation 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 sit, speak, and hear. The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing in an office environment. Employees are required to maintain a HIPAA compliant, temperature controlled, noise-free work environment at all times. They must maintain reliable HIPPA compliant high-speed (100mb) internet with hardwired backup copiers, fax, scanner, shredder, etc. Patient privacy must be protected at all times, which includes, but is not limited to using headsets for all verbal communication, utilizing company approved devices, websites, and applications, and other HIPAA guidelines. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.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

Nurse Practitioner ( Per Diem) Resource Evening Nights & Weekends

Duties &amp; Responsibilities: <ul><li>The Primary Therapist conducts individual, group and family therapy in accordance with license requirements, CARF standards and Caron Policies. The expectation is to cover any program within Caron Florida when needed.</li><li>Evaluates signs and symptoms of alcohol/ drug abuse and other coexisting conditions.</li><li>Identifies strengths, weaknesses, and problem areas to develop the clinical formulation; translates these issues into a treatment plan with individual patient involvement.</li><li>The Primary Therapist provides counseling for each individual patient and their families by selecting the counseling theories, applying techniques to assist the patient, group, or family in accordance with cultural, gender, lifestyle, and age differences.</li><li>Coordinates all services for client care. Able to recognize the elements of the patient’s crisis, implement an immediate course of action appropriate to the crisis, and utilize all resources to resolve/ treat the patient group in a timely manner.</li><li>The Primary Therapist effectively communicates relevant clinical information to the patient, family, group, and staff.</li><li>Responds to off hour issues/concerns in a timely and effective manner.</li><li>The Primary Therapist has the ability to identify needs and problem areas that are beyond the scope of care offered by Caron. Must be able to explain rationale for referral to patient and match the appropriate referral to the patients’ needs.</li></ul>Physical Requirements:The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.</li><li>Must be able to travel by plane and other forms of travel as needed.</li><li>Must be able to work extended hours.</li></ul>EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Minimum of a master’s degree in a related field required</li><li>License preferred with 1 year of clinical experience in relevant field. Licensure required for Ocean Drive programs.</li><li>Experience with in-network insurance programs preferred for Core program.</li><li>If in recovery, 2 years of continuous sobriety preferred.</li></ul>Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:<ul><li>An excellent understanding of the emotional and behavioral effects of addiction.</li><li>An excellent understanding of family systems.</li><li>Ability to use clinical software and other software programs.</li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Ability to be “on-call” in the event of an emergency.</li></ul>COMPETENCIES / MEASUREMENTS:<ul><li>Ability to utilize various clinical modalities in group process and individual sessions—Direct Observation.</li><li>Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries, professionalism and ethical behavior with patients, families, and other professionals. —Direct Observation and Individual Supervision.</li><li>Ability to maintain appropriate documentation in a timely manner—Chart Review.</li><li>Maintains strict patient confidentiality in accordance with Title 42 CFR, Part 2, HIPAA, and Caron Policies.</li></ul>

Caron Treatment Centers

Primary Therapist

The Home Therapy Registered Nurse, as qualified by federal and state regulations, provides patient training and ongoing support for all patients choosing a home dialysis modality.&nbsp; This position is accountable for providing quality care to all patients and is committed to delivering superior customer service in all internal and external interactions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>A Home Therapy nurse trains home hemo or peritoneal dialysis patients in-center and sometimes in the patient’s home.</li><li>We Will Train - In-center hemodialysis, critical care, and home health are great backgrounds.&nbsp; </li><li>Work Schedule – Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm; Modified schedules are possible based on patient caseload at the facility.</li><li>Competitive on-call pay when placed in on-call rotation. </li><li>Holidays – Home Training Nurses rarely work on a holiday. </li><li>We lead the industry in clinical quality improvement, delivering amongst the best patient outcomes in the U.S. as measured by the CMS ESRD Quality Incentive Program.</li><li>We remain an industry leader in home dialysis with 17% of dialysis treatments delivered in our patients' homes.&nbsp;</li></ul>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.&nbsp; Other duties and tasks may be assigned.<ul><li>Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements as they pertain to home dialysis program and patient care requirements.</li><li>Train patient (and/or care partner) in the practice of self-care Peritoneal Dialysis or Hemodialysis upon meeting federal and state regulations governing Registered Nurse qualifications.</li><li>Conduct home visits to assess the patient's home environment per policy; initially and minimally annually thereafter.&nbsp; Routinely evaluate patient performance and assess the home environment more frequently as needed to improve care.</li><li>Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician, team members, and others as appropriate to the individual needs of the patient.</li><li>Document all nursing services in the Electronic Medical Record including but not limited to training sessions, routine and non-routine in-person interactions, and phone conversations.&nbsp; Documentation should accurately reflect the patient status and nursing interventions and be written to ensure continuity of care.</li><li>Participate in infection control monitoring, implementation, and recording as requested.</li><li>Be familiar with emergency equipment and all emergency operational procedures.&nbsp; Communicate and regularly review Emergency Preparedness procedures with all home patients, including but not limited to emergency disconnection from dialysis equipment, what to do and who to contact if displaced from home.</li><li>Ensure clinic and patient supply inventory and usage is appropriate for patient prescriptions and place orders in timely manner to avoid fees and penalties.</li><li>Continually seek to improve patient and quality outcomes through tracking and trending of program and patient performance, use of critical thinking skills and root cause analysis to improve patient and quality outcomes.&nbsp; Assist in obtaining data for the continuous quality improvement activities.</li><li>Obtain routine and non-routine laboratory tests as ordered and communicate critical lab values and urgent patient needs to the responsible physician or physician extender in a timely manner.</li><li>Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles.&nbsp; Administer medications as ordered by the physician.</li><li>Responsible for performing on call nursing services, nights and weekends, on a rotational basis as needed or assigned.</li><li>Flexible with staffing locations and hours to accommodate patient and USRC home program needs.</li><li>Regular and reliable attendance is required for the position.</li></ul>Home Hemodialysis Only:<ul><li>Coordinate home evaluation with technical services department to ensure that the necessary electrical, plumbing and drainage requirements for proper equipment operation are met prior to patient acceptance into home program.</li><li>Ensure required and appropriate water sampling is complete per policy and product requirements.&nbsp; Monitor and report water sample and culture results.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>

U.S. Renal Care

Dialysis Registered Nurse, Home Hemo & Peritoneal RN

<h4>How you'll change lives</h4>As a Registered Nurse (RN) at US Renal Care, you'll be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to care for patients living with kidney disease.<h4>What you'll be doing</h4>Patient care. You'll work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include completing and documenting physical assessments before and after treatments and monitoring patients during treatment. You'll ensure quality renal care by completing monthly reviews of patient medication profiles and administering medications according to physician orders. Teamwork. You'll be a critical member of an interdisciplinary team to provide all required patient assessment and care planning activities. You'll also make sure center staffing requirements are met at all times under the direction of the Administrator and according to state regulations for staffing ratios.Safety &amp; Quality. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you'll adhere to all company policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations. You'll participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.

Dialysis Registered Nurse Floater - RN Chronic In-center

SUMMARY:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This position is responsible for providing student centered academic counseling through the student lifecycle and for ensuring the delivery of effective and quality service to students in the following areas: course scheduling, timely response to requests for information, at risk student interventions and referrals to University resources. This is accomplished through proactively advising students of University’s policies and procedures, assisting students with developing goals and plans for progression through the program of study, and collaborating with Admissions, Financial Aid, Faculty, Program Directors, and University Support Services on the student’s behalf.&nbsp; This position provides comprehensive support services and serves as the primary advocate for the assigned student body, aimed to improve the student experience and retention to graduation.KEY JOB ELEMENTS:<ul><li>Provide individualized proactive advising to all assigned students.&nbsp; </li><li>Drive student persistence and success through orientation, exposure to the learning platform, effective class scheduling, and monitoring degree progress to graduation.</li><li>Develop course schedules for new, continuing, transfer and reentry students aligned with course sequencing in the curriculum and provide advisement focused on academic progress toward graduation in the shortest time possible for the student, as applicable to their individual situation.&nbsp; </li><li>Maintain direct contact with assigned students via phone, text and e-mail; respond to student inbound communication within established timeframes.</li><li>Monitor student’s attendance, grades, academic progress, and financial responsibilities, and develop success plans for at-risk students, or those experiencing challenges, in collaboration with faculty, academic leadership and University support services.&nbsp; </li><li>Demonstrate proficiency with understanding and communicating policies in the University Catalog, Student Handbook and Programmatic Handbooks as they relate to assigned students, such as Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy, Attendance Policies, Academic Integrity/Academic Honesty Policies, Conduct Policies and Appeals Procedures.&nbsp; Provide guidance to assigned students for academic procedures such as grade challenges or appeals.</li><li>Facilitate new student’s acclimation to the academic environment prior to the first class by reviewing the enrollment process, providing an overview of the on-line or campus classroom and reviewing graduation progression options.&nbsp; Audit student academic records regularly and determine progression towards and candidacy for graduation. </li><li>Assist students reentering the university after being withdrawn or dismissed from the University with the reinstatement process, monitor student progress to graduation, provide proactive advising, and develop interventions as needed.</li><li>Effectively access and perform assigned duties using the Student Information System, Learning Management System and relevant databases.</li><li>Maintain compliance with management of student information through adherence to FERPA requirements and Record Management Policies.</li><li>Participate and successfully complete all academic counselor training and development activities. </li><li>Other duties as assigned by supervisor.</li></ul>JOB REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in a related degree required.</li><li>Academic advising or academic counseling experience preferred.</li><li>Customer Service experience preferred.</li><li>Strong basic computer software (MS Office) skills as well as exposure to Customer Relationship Management Systems or Student Information Systems (Campus Vue/Campus Nexus preferred)</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent customer service skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills with student and faculty populations.</li><li>Effective organizational and problem resolution skills.</li><li>Ability to communicate and effectively act as a member of a team.</li></ul><ul><li>Able to develop productive relationships with students, colleagues and supervisors in a virtual environment </li><li>Able to effectively present information and respond to questions or requests from students, staff and faculty</li><li>Able to create and act on academic reports and forecasts</li><li>Ability to interact effectively as a member of a team and work collaboratively with other departments.</li><li>Able to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities</li></ul>WORK ENVIRONMENT:The environment is dynamic and goal oriented requiring multi-tasking of responsibilities at all times. This position requires the ability to work effectively with a variety of personalities both within the school and with the public.&nbsp; A caring and self-directed nature is essential.&nbsp; Must possess a desire and ability to study, practice and obtain additional knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis to remain well versed in financial aid program offerings, policies and procedures. The operating environment requires strict adherence to all regulatory requirements and internal policies.&nbsp; The position works extensively with the financial aid staff and the admissions department personnel.&nbsp; Outside contacts include prospective students and applicants, their families and guests, and others such as government agencies, public school systems and private businesses.&nbsp;&nbsp; The duties and characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.&nbsp; The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.&nbsp; While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.&nbsp; South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.JobFamilyAll PositionsEducationLevelBachelor’s Degree

South University

Academic Counselor I

Caron Treatment Centers Job Description&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Caron of Florida, Inc.Position Title:&nbsp;&nbsp; Family Therapist&nbsp;Department:&nbsp; Monarch ProgramReports To:&nbsp; &nbsp; Sr. Clinical Director&nbsp;Purpose:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Family Therapist is a key member of the multidisciplinary treatment team. Patients and family members are treated as members of the family system rather than in isolation.&nbsp; The family therapist coordinates care among family members and involves them in each step of the treatment process.Main Duties &amp; Responsibilities: <ul><li>Conducts individual, group and family therapy in accordance with license requirements, CARF standards and Caron Renaissance Policies.</li><li>Evaluates signs and symptoms of alcohol/ drug abuse and other coexisting conditions.</li><li>Identifies strengths, weaknesses and problem areas in the family system.</li><li>Provides and possesses counseling skills for each individual patient and their families by selecting the counseling theories, apply techniques to assist the patient, group or family in accordance with cultural, gender, lifestyle and age difference. In addition, must be able to interact with the patient, group, and family in an appropriate therapeutic manner.</li><li>Ability to coordinate all services for the patient/family care. Able to recognize the elements of the patient’s crisis, implement an immediate course of action appropriate to the crisis, and utilize all Caron Renaissance’s resources to resolve and treat the patient and family in a timely manner.</li><li>Provides information on alcohol, drugs and other addictions/compulsive behaviors related to bio/psycho/social factors to the patient and family.</li><li>Able to identify needs and problem areas that are beyond the scope of care offered by the Caron Treatment Centers and communicate the referral to all appropriate parties.</li><li>Communicates effectively with patients, family members, referents and co-workers.</li><li>Responds to off hour issues/concerns in a timely and effective manner.</li></ul>Physical Requirements:<ul><li>Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.</li><li>Must be able to travel by plane and other forms of travel as needed.</li><li>Must be able to work extended hours.</li></ul>Minimum Education / Experience Qualifications:<ul><li>Minimum of a master’s degree in a related field.</li><li>Certified Addictions Professional (CAP) or licensed in Florida. LMFT preferred.</li><li>If in recovery, 2 years of continuous sobriety preferred.</li></ul>Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:<ul><li>An excellent understanding of the emotional and behavioral effects of addiction.</li><li>An excellent understanding of family systems.</li><li>Ability to use clinical software and other software programs.</li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Ability to be “on-call” in the event of an emergency.</li></ul>#IND102

Family Therapist

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!Benefits Day 1 Mileage reimbursement Schedule: 430p-1230a or 1230a-830a Role: The Field Care Advisor Nurse provides after-hours field visits to patients, families, and community partners. Establishes and maintains positive relationships with team members, patients/families, and referral resources.Qualifications:<ul><li>Current license as RN in the state where the employee will be working</li><li>Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience; hospice or hospital experience preferred</li><li>Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written); bi-lingual in Spanish preferred</li><li>Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy</li><li>Reliable transportation to meet patients’ needs</li><li>Excellent critical decision making and problem-solving skills</li><li>Excellent clinical and assessment skills</li><li>Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms</li><li>Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize demands to meet patient service standards and deadlines</li><li>Ability to effectively handle stressful situations professionally and calmly with exceptional customer service</li><li>Strong patient service skills<ul><li>Information seeking / probing skills</li><li>Accurate knowledge transfer</li><li>Listening, understanding, and responding</li></ul></li><li>Able to navigate in a fast-paced environment utilizing interpersonal skills during patient visits</li><li>Ability to work in a cooperative team environment&nbsp;</li><li>Able to exhibit a sense of urgency in daily work activities</li><li>Skilled in computer operations; proficiency in MS Office software applications, on-line research and proven data entry and navigation skills</li><li>Available to work shifts to accommodate extended hours of operation as scheduled</li><li>Ability to perform sedentary work with frequent interruptions</li><li>Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families</li><li>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 accommodations</li><li>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</li></ul>Some locations may require:<ul><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:<ul><li>Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.</li></ul>Responsibilities of all employees:<ul><li>Represent the 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 the Company's health, safety and security practices.</li><li>Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.</li><li>Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.</li><li>Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.</li><li>Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual 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 coworkers both formally and informally.</li><li>Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.</li></ul>Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>Makes after-hours visits to patients in their home, assisted living facility, nursing home, or hospital, anywhere within the assigned affiliate(s) territory.&nbsp; Provides compassionate customer service to patients and families.</li><li>Assesses patient/family and identifies immediate needs and appropriate nursing interventions by phone and/or during visit.</li><li>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.</li><li>Demonstrates clinical skills regarding case management, application of company policy and procedure, physical assessment, intravenous therapies, pain medication titration, symptom management, and patient/family relationships.</li><li>Prioritizes, consults, refers, and collaborates with other professionals to promote quality and continuity of patient/family care.</li><li>Educates patient, family, caregivers and other health professionals about disease process and decline, palliative interventions, care giving, dying process, and safety practices.</li><li>Reports changes in the patient’s condition to appropriate members of the IDG or other health professionals.</li><li>Attends patient deaths; prepares body for transport; oversees disposal of medications; and provides bereavement support.</li><li>Completes documentation per policy and procedure.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</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.

RN, After Hours-Field Nurse

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!Benefits Day 1 Mileage Reimbursement Schedule: 430p-1230a or 1230a-830a Role: The Field Care Advisor Nurse provides after-hours field visits to patients, families, and community partners. Establishes and maintains positive relationships with team members, patients/families, and referral resources.Qualifications:<ul><li>Current license as RN in the state where the employee will be working</li><li>Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience; hospice or hospital experience preferred</li><li>Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written); bi-lingual in Spanish preferred</li><li>Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy</li><li>Reliable transportation to meet patients’ needs</li><li>Excellent critical decision making and problem-solving skills</li><li>Excellent clinical and assessment skills</li><li>Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms</li><li>Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize demands to meet patient service standards and deadlines</li><li>Ability to effectively handle stressful situations professionally and calmly with exceptional customer service</li><li>Strong patient service skills<ul><li>Information seeking / probing skills</li><li>Accurate knowledge transfer</li><li>Listening, understanding, and responding</li></ul></li><li>Able to navigate in a fast-paced environment utilizing interpersonal skills during patient visits</li><li>Ability to work in a cooperative team environment&nbsp;</li><li>Able to exhibit a sense of urgency in daily work activities</li><li>Skilled in computer operations; proficiency in MS Office software applications, on-line research and proven data entry and navigation skills</li><li>Available to work shifts to accommodate extended hours of operation as scheduled</li><li>Ability to perform sedentary work with frequent interruptions</li><li>Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families</li><li>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 accommodations</li><li>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</li></ul>Some locations may require:<ul><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:<ul><li>Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.</li></ul>Responsibilities of all employees:<ul><li>Represent the 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 the Company's health, safety and security practices.</li><li>Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.</li><li>Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.</li><li>Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.</li><li>Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual 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 coworkers both formally and informally.</li><li>Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.</li></ul>Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>Makes after-hours visits to patients in their home, assisted living facility, nursing home, or hospital, anywhere within the assigned affiliate(s) territory.&nbsp; Provides compassionate customer service to patients and families.</li><li>Assesses patient/family and identifies immediate needs and appropriate nursing interventions by phone and/or during visit.</li><li>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.</li><li>Demonstrates clinical skills regarding case management, application of company policy and procedure, physical assessment, intravenous therapies, pain medication titration, symptom management, and patient/family relationships.</li><li>Prioritizes, consults, refers, and collaborates with other professionals to promote quality and continuity of patient/family care.</li><li>Educates patient, family, caregivers and other health professionals about disease process and decline, palliative interventions, care giving, dying process, and safety practices.</li><li>Reports changes in the patient’s condition to appropriate members of the IDG or other health professionals.</li><li>Attends patient deaths; prepares body for transport; oversees disposal of medications; and provides bereavement support.</li><li>Completes documentation per policy and procedure.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</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.

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!Benefits Day 1 Mileage Reimbursement Schedule: Monday-Friday Role: The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) performs visits as ordered under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Responsible for executing the home health patients’ physical therapy Plan of Care (POC) as established by the Physical Therapist (PT) and the Physician’s orders. Delivers high quality professional physical therapy and education and performs therapy skills with a high degree of proficiency. The majority of the time will be center based but may require visits to the home.Qualifications: • Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant school approved by the American Physical Therapy Association • Minimum of one year of clinical Physical Therapy Assistant performance in an acute or Rehab setting Preferred: Two (2) years of Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant experience​• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.• Current PTA licensure within the state of FL • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) • Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy • Able to travel and have reliable transportation to meet visit schedule • Flexible schedule to meet the needs of patients • Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms • Ability to effectively communicate in English (written and verbal) • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with diverse people • Ability to manage stress • Ability to physically access any home (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) in any area Company serves • 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 accommodation 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 physical therapy treatment and interventions to patients based on POC established by Physical Therapist (PT) and under the supervision of the PT. • Provides education, training, guidance, and supervision to program staff and patients/family members regarding therapy. • Recommends therapeutic exercises to PT. • Participates actively in the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) by providing clinical expertise in team planning, problem solving, and processes. • Fulfills all administrative requirements including, but not limited to, collaboration with other Therapists, attendance at team and staff meetings, and recording and tracking of physical therapy durable medical equipment (DME). • Provide treatment accordingly as approved by the Physical Therapist. • Records and signs treatments in patient’s medical record; records, signs, and dates clinical documentation according to Company policy and regulatory guidelines. • Notifies the Physical Therapist and pertinent others of changes in condition or the need for reassessment of the Plan of Care to meet patient’s needs.- Execute delegated physical therapy assistant tasks under supervision, supporting patient's progress. • Performs other job duties as assigned.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.

Physical Therapist Assistant- Fort Myers-PACE

SUMMARYThe Home Therapy Registered Nurse -- Traveler, as qualified by federal and state regulations, travels to various U.S. Renal Care locations to provide patient training and ongoing support for all patients choosing a home dialysis modality. This position provides nursing relief/support for assigned programs on a temporary or short-term basis.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.GROWTH· Participate in and support corporate initiatives that promote improved care and increase growth of the home department.· Understand vendor product delivery methods and associated fees. Teach patients the importance of proper and timely order placement. Ensure patients receive all supplies in timely manner to not disrupt care.· Assist with clinic and patient supply inventory, ensuring usage is appropriate for patient prescriptions and place orders in timely manner to avoid fees and penalties. · May assist with equipment management including equipment tracking and retrieval as needed.· Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs of the program.OUTCOMES· May assist with improving patient outcomes through tracking and trending of program and patient performance, use of critical thinking skills and root cause analysis to improve patient and quality outcomes. May assist in obtaining data for the continuous quality improvement activities.· Obtain routine and non-routine laboratory tests as ordered and communicate critical lab values and urgent patient needs to the responsible physician or physician extender in a timely manner.· May complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles as directed. Administer medications as ordered by the physician.· Provide patient education and follow up as needed.· Assist with program's target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals.OPERATIONALREADINESSOPERATIONALREADINESS (cont.)· Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements as they pertain to home dialysis program and patient care requirements.· Perform duties at all times within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.· Train patient (and/or care partner) in the practice of self-care Peritoneal Dialysis or Hemodialysis upon meeting federal and state regulations governing Registered Nurse qualifications.· May conduct home visits to assess the patient's home environment per policy and as needed to improve care.· Inform (Direct Supervisor) and program Administrator of all incidents, conditions, and concerns related to patient care, staff and patient safety, and in accordance with company policy.· Document all nursing services in the Electronic Medical Record including but not limited to training sessions, routine and non-routine in-person interactions, and phone conversations. Documentation should accurately reflect the patient status and nursing interventions and be written to ensure continuity of care.· May assist with developing and implementing the patient plan of care with the interdisciplinary team.· Participate in infection control monitoring, implementation, and recording as requested.· Use personal protective equipment as necessary.· Be familiar with emergency equipment and all emergency operational procedures. Communicate and regularly review Emergency Preparedness procedures with all home patients, including but not limited to emergency disconnection from dialysis equipment, what to do and who to contact if displaced from home.· Communicate on-call system to patients and ensure patients have access to nursing support at all times. Teach patients the importance of timely communication.· May perform on call nursing services, nights and weekends, on a rotational basis as needed or assigned.· Flexible with staffing locations and hours to accommodate patient and USRC home program needs.· Regular and reliable attendance is required for the position.Home Hemodialysis Only:· May coordinate home evaluation with technical services department to ensure that the necessary electrical, plumbing and drainage requirements for proper equipment operation are met prior to patient acceptance into home program.· May assist with ensuring required and appropriate water sampling is complete per policy and product requirements. Monitor and report water sample and culture results.PARTNERSHIPS· Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician, team members, and others as appropriate to the individual needs of the patient.· Maintain a positive/collaborative working relationship with physicians, state agencies and the community.· Actively promote GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization.· Respond effectively to inquiries or concerns.STAFF DEVELOPMENT/ RETENTION· Participate in staff meetings as required. Attend in-service and continuing education offerings in compliance with company policy and procedure.· May delegate tasks to competent licensed and unlicensed staff per applicable state practice act.· Assist with staff training as requested.· Lead staff in team concepts and promote a team effort.

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