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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 Team Secretary is responsible for taking and directing phone calls and messages, and processing mail. She/he provides administrative support to the Clinical Manager and overall clerical support for the Clinical Team.Qualifications: • High School Diploma required; Associate’s Degree preferred • Previous administrative experience preferred • Excellent typing, organizational, time management and communication (written and verbal) skills • Computer literate with familiarity of Word processing and spreadsheet applications • Customer relations’ experience preferred • Medical terminology preferred • Able to remain calm and troubleshoot/handle patient/family crisis situations • Ability to shift priorities • Able to manage the emotional stress of working with terminally ill patients and their families • Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting items, 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 administrative support for Clinical Manager and Clinical Team. • Orders office supplies and processes mail. • Responds as a professional first-line resource for answering clients' concerns. • Assists with computer, phone, voicemail and service issues. • Updates daily census and prepares weekly IDG paperwork. • Triages physician order calls to appropriate person. • Completes and follows through on requests for Per Diem staff. Follows through with scheduling process per established policy. • Maintains stock forms. Responsible for exchanging revised forms and replacing with new forms. • Sends out and assists manager with reports. • Responsible for physician and team notification of patient expiration, change in location (transfer to hospital, SNF, ALF, home) and revocation. • Performs other 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.

Chapters Health System

Team Secretary - Admissions - Hope Healthcare

Team Secretary-Hope Healthcare-Cape Coral

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 Care Access Coordinator performs daily intake tasks that include, but not limited to, handling, processing, and responding to incoming telephone, fax, and email inquiries and referrals; completing outbound calls as practices specify. Responsible for scheduling of all referrals with admission staff and communicating with Clinical Liaisons in facilities to ensure follow-up of patients. Establishes and maintains positive relationships with team members, patients/families and referral resources; works in collaboration with the care access staff, insurance authorization staff, advanced practice clinicians, and Admission RNs to enhance the admission process.Qualifications:<ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework preferred</li><li>Minimum of one (1) year of office/customer service experience</li><li>Hospice, home health and/or healthcare experience preferred</li><li>Prior experience in a contact center environment and/or staff scheduling and/or clinical patient care experience strongly preferred</li><li>Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred</li><li>Able to perform sedentary work with frequent interruptions</li><li>Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize demands to meet patient service standards and deadlines</li><li>Effectively handles stressful situations professionally and calmly</li><li>Ability to demonstrate patient service skills and effective communications (written and verbal)<ul><li>Information seeking / probing skills</li><li>Accurate knowledge transfer</li><li>Listening, understanding and responding</li></ul></li><li>Able to multi-task (think, talk, type) in a fast paced environment utilizing interpersonal skills to maximize caller reassurance</li><li>Ability to work in a cooperative team environment</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></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 co-workers 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>Responsible for the timely, courteous and effective (1) handling of all telephone, fax, and email patient inquiries related to patient access and (2) communication with patients/families to schedule admission visits. &nbsp;Clients include current and prospective patients, friends, or family members, Powers of Attorney, care providers, physicians, nursing staff, nursing homes and Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), hospital staff, and others, as appropriate.</li><li>Gathers necessary information and required documentation from appropriate sources to ensure complete, current and accurate documentation of patient information and data. &nbsp;Completes outbound calls in order to follow-up and gather current health information as directed by Patient Access leadership.</li><li>Accurately enters data into information tracking systems, including entering and tracking patient referral file in electronic medical record (EMR).&nbsp; Follows up with referral sources to obtain missing data and makes notations in the EMR record to communicate missing data.</li><li>Enters and schedules into scheduling software timely and accurately.&nbsp; Handles scheduling including, but not limited to:<ul><li>Timely hospice evaluations-every referral to be seen on same day</li><li>Unexpected changes in staff assignment&nbsp;</li><li>Other special clinical exceptions (i.e., complex care review)</li><li>Out of service area transfers</li><li>Medical record review</li></ul></li><li>Positively promotes and clearly explains benefits of Chapters Health System’s services and works to ensure that referrals are addressed in a timely, effective and efficient manner.</li><li>Works collaboratively with the Care Access team to ensure that referrals are scheduled in a timely manner and as soon as possible to meet the patient/family needs.&nbsp; Ensures medical staff’s face-to-face evaluation visit prior to the RN assessment.</li><li>Utilizes appropriate support/expert resources or personnel to resolve complex or difficult situations.</li><li>Adheres to expected productivity and accuracy targets established by management.&nbsp; Navigates the daily assignment board to ensure timely appointments and maximize efficiencies.</li><li>Performs 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.

Care Access Coordinator-Chapters Healthcare-Fort Myers

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: Under RN supervision, the Hospice LPN is responsible for providing nursing interventions and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life to the patient/family unit.Qualifications:<ul><li>A high school diploma or G.E.D. or an equivalent combination of education and experience</li><li>Current LPN licensure in the state of employment</li><li>Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.</li><li>For current Hope Employees: BLS should be obtained by January 1, 2025</li><li>For current Capital Caring employees: BLS should be obtained by November 1, 2024</li><li>Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy</li><li>Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule</li><li>If working in an inpatient unit certificate of completion of 30 hour Infusion Therapy Course and in-house 8-hour Infusion Class preferred</li><li>Ability to communicate (written and verbal) in English</li><li>Flexible schedule to meet the needs of patients</li><li>Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms</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 accommodation</li><li>Can work within their scope or practice per state regulations</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 co-workers 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>Under the direction of an RN, provides nursing tasks to patients and families such as continuous care, dressing changes, catheter changes as identified in the plan of care developed by the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).</li><li>Demonstrates clinical skills regarding application of Company policies and procedures such as:&nbsp; medication administration, symptom management, and patient/family relationships.</li><li>Observes/monitors patients for alterations in body systems, pain and symptoms and reports to RN.</li><li>Observes and reports signs of adverse reactions and responses to treatments and reports to RN.</li><li>Reports findings to physicians, APRNs and physician’s assistants following collaboration with RN.</li><li>Performs venipuncture for blood specimens.</li><li>Performs Central Venous Line (CVL) site observation/inspection;&nbsp; venous access device dressing, cap change and flushing venous access device; IV medication and fluid administration, IV pushes (per procedure) and venipuncture.&nbsp; May not make any changes to infusion pump including, but not limited to, rate changes and IV bag changes.</li><li>Documents per policy and procedure in medical record.</li><li>During times of emergencies (i.e. Hurricanes, etc.), the LPN may be required to report to work at a location designated by the company, to ensure continuity of services. This may include reporting to work ahead of your scheduled date/time due to planned lock down of unit, and staying overnight(s) based on duration of emergency</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Some locations may require:<ul><li>Cross training to Hospice House positions of equal licensure/certification and scope when census calls for flexible staffing.</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.

LPN- Continuous Care (Days) Hope Healthcare

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you interested in a career that you are passionate about and receive&nbsp;personal fulfillment while making a difference, then we invite you to take this opportunity to be a part of our team!&nbsp; At the&nbsp;State of&nbsp;Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Developmental Services (DDS)- South Region, we are currently looking for one qualified individual to fill one full time&nbsp;Licensed Practical Nurse&nbsp;roles&nbsp;at the Meriden Family Respite Center in Meriden. What We Have To Offer! <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;newState Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes'&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees</li></ul> Your role as a&nbsp;Licensed Practical Nurse&nbsp;with DDS You would be entrusted to perform a full range of nursing duties, and along with other duties as needed, we would have you: <ul><li>Provide incidental teaching to individuals served, staff, and families concerning medications and their use</li><li>Document all care in individuals’ medical records and completes required facility documentation</li><li>Perform related residential duties as required</li></ul> Position Highlights <ul><li>This is a full-time 70 hours/biweekly first shift position, with a work schedule of,&nbsp;7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.&nbsp;</li><li>Regular Days Off: Saturday &amp; Sunday.</li><li>However, must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency</li></ul> Additional Recruitment Information <ul><li> Must have a valid driver's license. </li><li> Will be required to travel. </li></ul> We hope you take this opportunity to join our team and make a difference! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR THOSE WHO HOLD A PRATICAL NURSE LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE, PLEASE: <ul><li>Review the&nbsp;eligibility and documentation requirements&nbsp;for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;</li><li>Complete a&nbsp;CT DPH online application&nbsp;online (expand the ‘Public Health Practitioners’ grouping, select ‘Licensed Practical Nurse’ and then ‘Start’;</li><li>Request verification of your out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s:&nbsp;Nursys®&nbsp;System. To send verification of your license(s) to CT, read and agree to the terms, enter your biographic information, select your license type (PN for Practical Nurse) and select ‘SEARCH’. Review the results and select the ‘Next’ button. Check the box next to ‘Connecticut’ and complete the transaction. Once the transaction is completed, you will receive a confirmation email from Nursys and the verification will be available to the DPH. Note that PA and MI verifications are not provided through Nursys. Please contact those state boards for information on obtaining verification.</li></ul> For Assistance in Applying: Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Application Process: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.&nbsp; In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>. Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut. Selection Process: This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error. During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency. For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit. Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview. Contact Information: If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),&nbsp;please&nbsp;contact&nbsp;Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418-6148 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Edward.Magnano@ct.gov" target="_blank">Edward.Magnano@ct.gov</a>. Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.&nbsp; Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Ethan.Ives@ct.gov" target="_blank">Ethan.Ives@ct.gov</a>. <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state facility this class is accountable for rendering bedside care or mental health services to individuals with physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability in instances where the services of a registered nurse are not required. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Assists doctors and nurses in the general care and treatment of individuals;</li><li>Measures doses and administers medications including insulin injections;&nbsp;</li><li>Documents medications using appropriate forms;</li><li>Performs narcotic counts;</li><li>Checks and may administer intravenous medications;</li><li>Reports changes in individuals to doctors;</li><li>Ensures that restraints are applied correctly;</li><li>Transcribes doctors medication orders;</li><li>Dispenses certain medications in doctor’s absence;</li><li>Applies topical medication;</li><li>Takes and charts temperatures, pulses and respirations;</li><li>Performs simple nursing treatments;</li><li>Monitors general individual needs including personal hygiene;</li><li>Reports on individual conditions and behavior;</li><li>Keeps the unit safe and healthy;</li><li>Administers enemas or suppositories;</li><li>Performs Foley catheterization care;</li><li>Orients individuals concerning medications and their use;</li><li>May perform emergency first aid;</li><li>May drive individuals to necessary appointments/outings;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul>DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: <ul><li>Performs the full range of duties as described in the class specification for the Lead Developmental Services Worker.</li></ul>DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES: <ul><li>Performs the full range of duties as described in class specifications for the Mental Health Assistant 1 or Mental Health Assistant 2.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>practical nursing specialties and bedside care;</li><li>various medications used in conjunction for the care of individuals who have physical disabilities and/or an intellectual disability;</li><li>infection control practices;</li><li>nutrition and diets;</li><li>medical and lab sciences;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral communication and written skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>keep records;</li><li>lead staff.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</h4> License or temporary permit to practice nursing in Connecticut by the State Board of Examiners for Nursing. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience:&nbsp; <ul><li>Experience working with individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities.</li><li>Experience communicating with non-verbal individuals.</li><li>Experience supporting individuals that may exhibit mild to severe challenging behaviors.</li><li>Experience communicating internally and externally with a diverse population both over the telephone and in written inquiries.</li><li>Experience using Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Word.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license, Public Passenger Endorsement or Commercial Driver's license for designated positions. <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be required to lift/restrain individuals; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to some risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions. <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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

State of Connecticut

Licensed Practical Nurse (35 Hour)(Office/On-site)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Looking to advance in your nursing career? If so, we invite you to check out this opportunity with the&nbsp;Connecticut&nbsp;DOC! The Connecticut&nbsp;Department of Correction&nbsp;(DOC) is seeking to fill a&nbsp;Head Nurse&nbsp;position at&nbsp;Corrigan Correctional Center in Montville, CT. This is a full-time position on third shift. Schedule is 12:00am-8:00am, Every other weekend - Rotating Holidays. ABOUT US Our Mission: The Department of Correction shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders. Hear from Gregory McFarlane, a Head Nurse with the CT DOC! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above&nbsp;for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.&nbsp; FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: &nbsp;Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply! To Apply: • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system. • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>. Important Information After You Apply: • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam. • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process. • 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. • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. • Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jake Ferrari at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jake.ferrari@ct.gov" target="_blank">jake.ferrari@ct.gov</a>. <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a Department of Correction facility this class is accountable forthe supervision and administration of an assigned nursing, mental health orrelated specialty unit including the direction and coordination of staff inorder to ensure that the highest quality of nursing and/or mental health careis provided for the inmate population. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> HEALTH SERVICES:&nbsp; <ul><li>Leads planning of care and implementation of nursing process;&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinates nursing and/or mental health unit workflow;&nbsp;</li><li>Determines priorities;&nbsp;</li><li>Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work;&nbsp;</li><li>Establishes and maintains unit procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>Identifies staff development needs;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides staff training and assistance;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;&nbsp;</li><li>Ensures controlled drugs are properly stored, administered and ordered;&nbsp;</li><li>Leads professional and paraprofessional nursing staff in provision of inmate general and mental health care;&nbsp;</li><li>Instructs staff regarding policies and procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>Maintains and promotes standards of nursing;&nbsp;</li><li>Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;&nbsp;</li><li>May participate in interdisciplinary meetings;&nbsp;</li><li>May make recommendations on policies or standards;&nbsp;</li><li>May prepare reports and correspondence;&nbsp;</li><li>May physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist mental health and correction staff in emergencies;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.&nbsp;</li></ul> INFECTION CONTROL:&nbsp; <ul><li>Leads planning and implementation of infection control services for correctional inmates and individuals re-entering the community in order to protect the health and safety of inmates, staff and the public;&nbsp;</li><li>Assures quality performance in implementation of infection control program by contracted health care provider;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides education and training to inmates including infection prevention and control;&nbsp;</li><li>Monitors and ensures quality care through observation and evaluation;&nbsp;</li><li>Maintains records and makes reports;&nbsp;</li><li>May develop infection prevention curriculum and educational materials for inmate education;&nbsp;</li><li>May physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist mental health and correction staff in emergencies;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>and ability to independently apply nursing principles, techniques and standards;&nbsp;</li><li>medication, their actions, interactions, uses and side effects;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>general and mental health conditions and treatment interventions through utilization of assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcome, identification, health planning, implementation and re-evaluation;&nbsp;</li><li>and sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic differences;&nbsp;</li><li>emergency and operating room nursing procedures and techniques;&nbsp;</li><li>teaching, counseling and evaluation principles and techniques;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>act as a role model to health care staff;&nbsp;</li><li>interview;&nbsp;</li><li>develop curricula;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Supervisory ability.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> A Bachelor's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience. <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license or temporary permit as a Registered Professional Nurse in Connecticut.</li><li>Candidates may be required to have experience working with adolescents or in women's health or mental health care.&nbsp;</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of the American Sign Language in certain designated positions.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul> <h4>CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS</h4> In addition to the checking of references and offacts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of eachcandidate may be made before persons are certified for permanent appointment. <h4>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> Incumbents in this class must possess generalgood health and retain sufficient stamina, agility, visual and auditory acuitynecessary to perform all duties of the class. Incumbents are required to pass aphysical examination. <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be required to liftand restrain inmates; may have some exposure to communicable and/or infectiousdiseases and risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive inmates; may beexposed to disagreeable conditions. <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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Head Nurse (Correctional Facility) (36 Hour)

<h4>How you will change lives</h4>As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at US Renal Care, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team providing care and delegated activities of treatment to patients. The PCT will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Charge Nurse (CN) for patients with renal failure.<h4>What you'll be doing</h4>Patient care. You will work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include gathering patient stats before and after treatment, initiating treatment, monitoring patients during treatment, terminating treatment, and collecting patient blood samples per physician orders.Technician Duties. You will ensure quality comes first by preparing machines for hemodialysis treatments, cleaning and disinfecting machines after treatment, and conducting machine safety checks and logging results for quality control, ensuring all protocols and regulations are followed.Safety and Quality. You will use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you will adhere to all company policies, procedures, and state/federal laws and regulations. You will participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN STATE SPECIFIC BOARD OF NURSING REQUIREMENTS California<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certificate from California Department of Public Health (CDPH) at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of California as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain California state certification (CHT) within six (6) weeks of successful completion of training program. </li></ul>Maryland<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Nursing Assistants -- Dialysis Technicians (CNA-DT) certificate from Maryland Board of Nursing OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of Maryland as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain Maryland CNA-DT certificate within three (3) months from date of hire OR</li><li>Out-of-state applicant must have active BONENT certification and provide proof of initial application for CNA-DT certification.</li></ul>New Mexico<ul><li>Must have New Mexico dialysis technician certificate at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of New Mexico as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain New Mexico state certification within six (6) months of successful completion of training program OR</li><li>New Mexico certification of hemodialysis technician is required for out of state applicant with active state or national hemodialysis certification; must obtain New Mexico state certification prior to working as a Certified Hemodialysis Technician. </li><li>After January 1st, 2024, all initial applications for the certified hemodialysis technician will require a national hemodialysis technician certificate.</li><li>The applicant must submit proof of a valid national hemodialysis technician certificate from a recognized organization.</li><li>Hemodialysis technician students must have a current basic life support credential prior to and while the student has contact with patients</li></ul>OHIO<ul><li>Must have Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of Ohio as an approved dialysis technician training program and submit application for Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate to board no later than four (4) weeks prior to completion of the approved training program.</li><li>Must obtain Ohio Board of Nursing Certificate (OCDT) not less than twelve (12) months and not later than eighteen (18) months of enrolling in the USRC OCDT program.</li></ul>OREGON<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) certificate from Oregon Public Health Division at time of hire OR</li><li>Must obtain Oregon dialysis technician provisional certificate within three (3) weeks of successful completion of training program and obtain Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) certificate from Oregon Public Health Division within eighteen (18) months. An Oregon Provisional Certification is valid for six months and can be renewed for one additional six month period.</li></ul>&nbsp;

U.S. Renal Care

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

<h4>How you will change lives</h4>As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at US Renal Care, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team providing care and delegated activities of treatment to patients. The PCT will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Charge Nurse (CN) for patients with renal failure.<h4>What you'll be doing</h4>Patient care. You will work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include gathering patient stats before and after treatment, initiating treatment, monitoring patients during treatment, terminating treatment, and collecting patient blood samples per physician orders.Technician Duties. You will ensure quality comes first by preparing machines for hemodialysis treatments, cleaning and disinfecting machines after treatment, and conducting machine safety checks and logging results for quality control, ensuring all protocols and regulations are followed.Safety and Quality. You will use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you will adhere to all company policies, procedures, and state/federal laws and regulations. You will participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN STATE SPECIFIC BOARD OF NURSING REQUIREMENTS California<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certificate from California Department of Public Health (CDPH) at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of California as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain California state certification (CHT) within six (6) weeks of successful completion of training program. </li></ul>Maryland<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Nursing Assistants -- Dialysis Technicians (CNA-DT) certificate from Maryland Board of Nursing OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of Maryland as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain Maryland CNA-DT certificate within three (3) months from date of hire OR</li><li>Out-of-state applicant must have active BONENT certification and provide proof of initial application for CNA-DT certification.</li></ul>New Mexico<ul><li>Must have New Mexico dialysis technician certificate at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of New Mexico as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain New Mexico state certification within six (6) months of successful completion of training program OR</li><li>New Mexico certification of hemodialysis technician is required for out of state applicant with active state or national hemodialysis certification; must obtain New Mexico state certification prior to working as a Certified Hemodialysis Technician. </li><li>After January 1st, 2024, all initial applications for the certified hemodialysis technician will require a national hemodialysis technician certificate.</li><li>The applicant must submit proof of a valid national hemodialysis technician certificate from a recognized organization.</li><li>Hemodialysis technician students must have a current basic life support credential prior to and while the student has contact with patients</li></ul>OHIO<ul><li>Must have Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of Ohio as an approved dialysis technician training program and submit application for Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate to board no later than four (4) weeks prior to completion of the approved training program.</li><li>Must obtain Ohio Board of Nursing Certificate (OCDT) not less than twelve (12) months and not later than eighteen (18) months of enrolling in the USRC OCDT program.</li></ul>OREGON<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) certificate from Oregon Public Health Division at time of hire OR</li><li>Must obtain Oregon dialysis technician provisional certificate within three (3) weeks of successful completion of training program and obtain Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) certificate from Oregon Public Health Division within eighteen (18) months. An Oregon Provisional Certification is valid for six months and can be renewed for one additional six month period.</li></ul>&nbsp;

Dialysis Patient Care Technician - Floater

<h4>**Sign On Bonus up to $10,000**</h4>SUMMARYThe Acute Registered Nurse provides acute dialysis care and treatment to patients within a hospital environment. This position performs duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse or Acute Manager, including assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians and Licensed Vocational Nurses. Acute nurses may report directly to an Acute Manager, Administrator or the first line of regional operational management which may be an Area Director, Regional Director, or Vice President of Operations, depending on the region/demographics.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.GROWTH· Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and rehospitalization.· Ensure patient and treatment charge information and other related data are accurate and submitted appropriately. · Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.· May participate in inventory management, including end-of-month inventory reporting and adherence to company purchasing protocols.· Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs.OUTCOMES· Administer medications as ordered by the physician..· Provide patient education and follow up as needed.· Assist with program's target goals in meeting quality metrics for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals.OPERATIONALREADINESS· Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements.· Perform duties at all times within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, hospital policy, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.· Complete water quality verification and equipment safety checks prior to each treatment, to include second verification as required.· Complete pre and post treatment physical assessments.· Complete pre and post Handoff Communication with hospital nurses.· Initiate and terminate patient treatments to include connecting and disconnecting catheters and cleaning catheter sites.· Set up dialysis machines; report machine problems to biomedical technician and/or Acute Manager as appropriate.· Clean, disinfect and provide quality control of dialysis machines as required by policy and procedures.· 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, as required by hospital.OPERATIONALREADINESS (cont.)· Demonstrate effective staffing based on acuity, skill mix and company guidelines.· Ensure provision of dialysis related services such as Hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Plasmapheresis (TPE) if contracted to do so.· Participate in all surveys as required.· Ensure nursing care is carried out as directed and treatment is administered in accordance with physician orders.· Ensure appropriate and required information is documented in patient records.· Inform Supervisor, Medical Director or Physician and Hospital Liaison of all incidents, conditions, and concerns related to patient care, staff and patient safety, and in accordance with company policy.· Prepare and maintain dialysis machines and systems per policy: maintain dialysis records, prepare dialysis water treatment system for use according to established procedure and understand technical operations to troubleshoot problems independently.· Notify Bio-Medical Technician regarding machine or water treatment malfunctions, values out of parameters and document as required. PARTNERSHIPS· Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician.· Maintain collaborative working relationship with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other hospital healthcare professionals.· Actively promote GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization.· Address patient concerns timely and professionally; following hospital policy.STAFF DEVELOPMENT/ RETENTION· Participate in staff meetings as required. Attend and complete all company and hospital required in-service and continuing education.· 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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