Position: CRITICAL CARE EDUCATOR
Department: Nursing
Shift & Days: Full-time Days (75 hrs biweekly) NON- UNION
Job Description Summary:

• Designs, implements and directs a comprehensive staff development to the needs of the Nursing Center, demonstrating clinical knowledge and teaching skills graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• Bachelors and Masters degree in Nursing required
• Minimum 5 yrs nursing experience; applicable teaching and clinical experience
• Must possess and maintain current American Heart Association certification in Basic Life Support (BCLS). BCLS instructor.  Certification in specialty are preferred
• Current N.Y.S. RN license required
• Excellent communication skills

• Designs, implements and directs a comprehensive staff development to the needs of the Nursing Center, demonstrating clinical knowledge and teaching skills Encourages staff to achieve high performance standards through education and role modeling.
•   Utilizes knowledge and expertise in participation of case management to provide comprehensive, coordinated, seamless care to patients
• Resolves conflicts on the Patient Care Unit and uses established resolutions techniques to steer and direct care team members
  

• Bachelors and Masters degree in Nursing required; MSN preferred
• Current N.Y.S. RN license required
• Must possess and maintain current American Heart Association certification in Basic Life Support (BCLS)
  

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Position: Clinical Documentation Specialist
Department: Nursing
Shift & Days: Full-time Days NON-UNION
Job Description Summary:

• Demonstrates knowledge of documentation requirements and guidelines in accordance with Coding Clinic
• Demonstrates knowledge of DRG payor issues
• Improve the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation by performing admission and continued stay reviews using clinical documentation guidelines
• Assists in screening process, making referrals, interacting with care managers and staff to ensure continuity of care
• Process discharges by updating the Severity/ Complexity of Services Worksheet to reflect any changes in status, procedures/ treatments, and conferring with physicians to finalize diagnosis
  

• Current N.Y.S. RN license required
• Must possess and maintain current American Heart Association certification in Basic Life Support (BCLS)
• Bachelors degree in Nursing required.  Masters Degree in Business, Health or allied field preferred
  

• Minimum 5 yrs experience in quality improvement, plus experience preferred as appeals payer and provider
• Current N.Y.S. RN license required
• Bachelors degree in Nursing required.  Masters Degree in Business, Health or allied field preferred

• Administer anesthesia under the supervision of the Anesthesia Department and work closely with our Operating Team and Surgeons to provide the highest level of care.

• Valid New York State RN License and certification from an Accredited Nurse Anesthetist program is required.

• Coordinate a patient-focused team in providing direct and collaborative health care in a variety of clinical settings
• Utilizes knowledge and expertise in case management to provide comprehensive, coordinated, seamless care to individuals and aggregate groups

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred. ANA certification or certification from appropriate agency in specialty preferred
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a medical/ surgical setting and one year experience in emergency department required
• Current N.Y.S. RN license
• Must possess and maintain current American Heart Association certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
  

Position: Physical Therapist

Department: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Shift & Days: Full-time (75 hrs biweekly) UNIONrds:1199
Job Description Summary:

• Applies diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests.
• Demonstrates proper use of all equipment being used in the Physical Therapy Department
• Properly provides patients with whirlpool and contrast baths, and applies moist packs to affected area
• Directs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic and orthopedic devices
• Administers physical therapy in accordance with established policies and procedures

• Must possess current license to practice as P.T. in NYS
• No previous experience necessary

Education:

• B.S./ MS degree in physical therapy from an accredited institution offering training in this speciality, plus a supervised clinical internship
  

• . Responsible for reviewing the status of the Emergency Department and facilitating the admission of patients waiting for bed assignments
• Responsible for maximum utilization of available staff with the authority to relocate staff as required
  
• Responsible for assisting the Nurse Managers, Administrative Supervisors and Assistant Vice President for Patient Care Services with evaluations of employees working on the assigned shift
• Analyzes and evaluates, in cooperation with the Nurse Manager and Administrative Supervisor the delivery of patient care, quality, and effectiveness of nursing care

• At least 5 years of nursing experience with 2 years recent experience in area of responsibility at advanced practice level
• Must possess current licensure as R.N. in N.Y.S. Must possess and maintain current American Heart Association certification in Basic Life Support (BCLS). Excellent supervisory and communicating skills necessary for coordinating staff activities and interpreting operating policies & procedures to staff

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelors Degree in Nursing required; Masters Degree in Nursing or allied health field required
  

• Codes all diagnoses, operative and diagnostics procedures
• Examines all records carefully and determines correct diagnostic tests- pathology reports, lab tests-ensuring that codes are specific and accurate
  
• Abstracts data correctly and accurately from the medical record, and enters required data into Delta Systems
• Prepares statistical data for immediate supervisor in a timely manner

• Previous exp in a Medical Records Dept preferred
• At least 2 years acute care coding exp is required
• Knowledge of CPT coding required
• Knowledge of medical terminology

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Certificate in ICD-9CM coding
  

• 5 years or more exp in patient accounts billing and census reporting
• Nursing Home exp preferred
• Supervisory exp in patient accounts billing, Medicaid/ Medicare, NAMI and insurance applications
  

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  

• Assures appropriate recording, reporting and interpretation of residents responses and collaborates with appropriate members of health care team
• Identifies those components of the nursing regime require delegation to all levels of nursing personnel and provides guidance and teaching, as necessary
  
• Reviews and analysis trends in delivering of nursing care services and initiates appropriate leadership techniques
• Evaluates the performance of nursing personnel and participates in the deliberation for promotion

• At least 3 years experience as Head Nurse in which administrative, supervisory and teaching abilities have been demonstrated
• Demonstrated competence as a nursing Practitioner, commitment to a continued professional development

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, B.S.N. preferred.
  Currently licensed and registered in New York State
  

• 10 years exp, 5 of which must be in a supervisory role
• Responsibilities includes all aspects of Laboratory Operations and supervision of Clinical Labs, Histology, Microbiology, Blood Bank and Pathology
• Supervision of staff, liaison with other clinical departments, budgeting, management reporting, PI and regulatory compliance

• Masters degree required
  

• Perform a variety of clerical, registration and scheduling tasks
• Must be able to take Vital Signs, including Blood Pressure, perform EKG’s and phlebotomy procedures
• Promote patient safety by following proper procedures
• Working knowledge of Microsoft, PowerMed computer, IDX, Phones & Copier
• Compiles and interprets statistics regarding ancillary functions

• 5 years previous Medical Assistant experience in an Ambulatory Care setting or other health related facility
• Previous customer service & patient relations experience required

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Successful completion of medical assistant course from an accredited school.
• MOA Certification required
  

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Director, Human Resources

• Health Information Management Director

• Laboratory Administrator

• Ambulatory Services Administrative Director

• Director of Access Care

• Patient Accounts Supervisor

• Billing Supervisor - LTC

NURSING

• Nurse Manager - Medical/Surgical Unit and LTC

• Critical Care Nurse Educator

• Clinical Documentation Specialists

• Clinical Appeals Coordinator

• Nursing Administrative Supervisor

• Clinical Informatics P/T

• RNs (2 yrs previous exp required) - ER, Per diem (all areas)

• CRNAs

PHYSICIANS

• Experienced Hospitalist

• OB/GYN Physicians P/T or F/T

• Orthopedic Surgeon P/T

TECHNICAL

• Laboratory Technologists

• Respiratory Therapists • Physical Therapists

• Certified Physical Therapy Assistants