RN Jobs in Fallsington, PA
$86,306.69 - $137,585.76 / year
Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Schedule: Full Time - hours are 8:30-5PM M-F with weekend rotation. This is a float position and will cover other case managers when they are off. Summary: The Case Manager supports the interdisciplinary team in facilitating patient care, with the underlying objective of enhancing the quality of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing the cost of care and providing timely and accurate information to payors. The role integrates and coordinates utilization management, care facilitation and discharge planning functions. In addition, the Case Manager helps drive change by identifying areas where performance improvement in needed (e.g., day to day workflow, education, process improvements, patient satisfaction). Responsibilities: Works collaboratively and maintains active communication with physicians, nursing and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team to effect timely, appropriate patient management. Addresses/resolves system problems impeding diagnostic or treatment progress. Proactively identifies and resolves delays and obstacles to discharge. Applies approved clinical appropriateness criteria to monitor appropriateness of admissions and continued stays, and documents findings based on Department standards. Ensures that all elements critical to the plan of care have been communicated to the patient/family and members of the healthcare team and are documented as necessary to assure continuity of care. Meets directly with patient/family to assess needs and develop an individualized continuing care plan in collaboration with physician. Documents relevant discharge planning information in the medical record according to Department standards. Collaborates and communicates with multidisciplinary team in all phases of discharge planning process, including initial patient assessment, planning, implementation, interdisciplinary collaboration, teaching and ongoing evaluation. Refers appropriate cases for social work intervention based on Department criteria. Initiates and facilitates referrals for home health care, hospice, medical equipment and supplies. Collects delay and other data for specific performance and/or outcome indicators, including but not limited to Avoidable Days, as determined by Director/Manager. Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff. Communicates relevant clinical information, including admission review, concurrent review, and discharge planning needs, to third party payors to secure optimal reimbursement. The Case Manager will: Follow 100% of assigned inpatient admissions; Determine the medical appropriateness of the patient’s admission (severity of illness); Monitor the plan of care and proactively identify barriers to the plan (intensity of service); Intervene to avoid delays in plan of care; Identify trends in inappropriate utilization due to delays in diagnostic testing, medical and surgical procedures, and physician management; Coordinate flow of clinical information with third party payors to ensure appropriate reimbursement, proactively identify potential denials in order to avoid non-appealable denials; Credentials: Registered Nurse - NJ (Required) Certified Case Manager (Required) National Case Management certification preferred; or obtained within two years of employment. Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required) BSN degree required Minimum of 3 years Medical-Surgical experience required; Case Management and Discharge Planning experience preferred. We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Salary Range: $86,306.69 - $137,585.76/Annually based on 40 hours per week As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education. Click here for information on UPHS’s Benefits. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. $62,400 - $145,600 / year
Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Come be a part of Penn Medicine at Home response team! Apply and learn about our Penn Home health & Infusion Response Support Team (PHIRST). The PHIRST Staffing Team will be Penn Medicine at Home’s newest internal staffing team and will service patient’s needing home health and infusion care. This exciting team will not be following a case load and would help support same day SOC’s, SNF at Home, add on visits, Peripheral IV insertion, PICC or Midline Removals, Urgent Hydration or Solumedrol infusions and uncovered visits due to call outs in your own community. Join us and make a difference in patients' lives every day! Why work as a PHIRST Nurse? Day shift: 8, 10, and 12 hour shifts available 1 weekend every 4 weeks Involved in your own community Maintain PIV skills Not losing any acute care skillsets Obtain certifications and pilot projects No case loads Hands on 1:1 direct care Home Health Focused Competencies/Visit Type •Oasis SOC ( with office support) •Wound Care •Wound Vacs •Foley’s/ Irrigations •Pleurex, Surgical drains, & drain removal •PEG tubes and enteral feeds •Ostomies in extenuating circumstances Infusion Focused Competencies •PICC/ Port / Midline Care •Picc and Midline removals •IV antibiotics •TPN •Chemo disconnects •PCA management •Hospital Hook ups •Milrinone •Diuretics and Steroids •Hydration •Anaphylaxis Policy •IVIG/ Biologic infusions/ relief •Peripheral IV insertion and removal •Pump competency Responsibilities : ·These nurses are experts in administering medications, fluids, and other treatments directly into the patient’s bloodstream through intravenous (IV) lines. · Handling various types of infusions, including antibiotics, pain management, chemotherapy, nutrition, and factor therapy. ·Unlike hospital-based care, these nurses bring their expertise to patients’ homes. ·Assess patients, monitor their progress, and ensure safe and effective administration of infusions. ·May simultaneously administer two different infusions to a patient. This could involve managing multiple IV lines, coordinating medications, and ensuring compatibility and safety. ·Work closely with physicians and other healthcare providers. ·Following established protocols and collaborating on treatment plans to meet each patient’s unique needs. ·Educate patients and their families about infusion procedures, potential side effects, and self-care. ·Document vital signs, infusion rates, adverse reactions, and any adjustments made during the process. Some patients may have CVADs, such as PICC lines or implanted ports. · Skilled in maintaining and using these devices for safe and efficient infusion delivery . Qualifications: Clinical Nurse-NCL (Non-Clinical Ladder) track: requirements: ·Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited school of nursing ·15+ months of relevant professional nursing experience ·New Jersey RN licensure ·BLS/CPR as a healthcare provider, as per the American Heart Association ·Have a car, valid driver’s license, and car insurance OR Clinical Nurse 2 track requirements: ·Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing ·15+ months of relevant professional nursing experience · New Jersey RN licensure ·BLS/CPR as a healthcare provider, as per the American Heart Association ·Have a car, valid driver’s license, and car insurance. We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Salary Range: $62,400.00 - $145,600.00/Annually based on 40 hours per week As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education. Click here for information on UPHS’s Benefits. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. $86,356.01 - $123,056.83 / year
Job Details With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the Certified Wound Continence and Ostomy Nurse uses the nursing process in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. The Certified Wound Continence and Ostomy Nurse is a registered nurse with certification in this specialty (CWON or CWOCN). He/she functions independently and collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to provide specialized care for patients with wound, ostomy, and continence concerns in the acute care setting. The Certified Wound Continence and Ostomy Nurse influences patient care both directly, through the provision of hands-on care, and indirectly, by serving as an educator, consultant, researcher, or administrator guiding the provision of optimal patient care to patients with wound, ostomy, or continence concerns. The Certified Wound Continence and Ostomy Nurse participates in patient care assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for inpatients. Job Description Interacts with co-workers, patients, their families/designated care partner(s), and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Integrates evidence based practice, clinical expertise, patients, their family/designated care partner(s) preferences and cultural beliefs and values for delivery of optimal health care. Partners with patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in identifying learning needs and priorities and provides education in ways that is useful, understandable and affirming. Participates in patient care assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation for outpatients with wound and/or ostomy care needs. In this role, teaching and support is given to the patient and/or caregiver. She/He provides care for stomas, complex wounds, fistulae, pressure ulcers, and fecal and urinary incontinence. The CWON or CWOCN Nurse provides specialized knowledge and skill to assist physicians and nursing staff with the management and teaching of patients with complex skin care needs, and guidance for selection of related product formulary. Provides specialized knowledge and skill to assist physicians and nursing staff with the management and teaching of patients with ostomies or patients with complex skin care needs. Acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice to deliver quality patient care. The Certified Wound Continence and Ostomy Nurse provides mentoring for hospital staff in relation to these issues and assists in setting guidelines for patient care. These services and processes are performed in accordance with standards of care and hospital guidelines. Leads, coordinates and carries out a wound care shared governance committee which includes collection and reporting of data such as incidence, prevalence, and pressure injury prevention interventions. Conducts product review related to wound and ostomy care collecting recommendations, evaluations and development of protocols for utilization. Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required): Demonstrates effective use of conflict resolution skills as necessary to ensure timely resolution of issues. Demonstrates efficient prioritization and time management skills. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Education: Bachelors of Nursing required; Masters in Nursing preferred AND Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience in medical-surgical nursing Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in state of practice; BLS required based on organizational guidelines/polices; Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) or Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse (CWOCN) required. Salary Range $86,356.01 to $123,056.83 Annual The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive. Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc Primary Location Address 18 East Laurel Road, Stratford, New Jersey, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance. For more benefits information, please click here 