JOB SUMMARY

• Under the direction of a Professional Nurse, the Nursing Assistant provides basic care to patients, and demonstrates the skills, which qualify him/her to carry out specific routines and procedures for hospitalized patients.
• The Nursing Assistant performs a variety of Patient Care functions and related non-professional services to assist nursing service personnel in the performance of their duties.
• Under the direction of a Nurse Manager, the Nursing Assistant provides basic care to patients, and demonstrates the skills, which qualify him/her to carry out specific routines and procedures for hospitalized patients.
• The Nursing Assistant performs a variety of Patient Care functions and related non-professional services to assist nursing service personnel in the performance of their duties.
• As well as, any other duties assisigned

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates problems to the nurse for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/family/significant other in order to address all identified needs.
• Follows plan of care for each identified problem.
• Reports needs of patient/family/significant other.
• Practices quality nursing care in cooperation with the nurse.
• Follows Nurse Manager's guidelines to reach established goals for patient care.

• Demonstrates proper procedures in all aspects of care delivered.

• Performs duties related to admission, discharge, and transportation of patients.

• Take vital signs (BP, TPR, Weights). Reports all changes to the Nurse Manger/Nurse-in-Charge.

• Provides personal care to patients (all aspects of Basic Nursing Care).
• Reports on identified problems, care provided and patient's responses in order to meet patient and family needs to assure overall quality of care delivered.
• Provides care to the geriatric patient and demonstrates awareness of special needs.
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduate preferred
• Successful completion of NA certification program
• Dependable and cooperative
• Good communication skills
• Have experience as a Nursing Assistant, or a graduate of a recognized Nursing Assistant Training Program.

JOB SUMMARY

Through knowledge of Utilization Review, Discharge Planning, Quality Improvement and Managed Care, the Case Manager evaluates patient's appropriateness for admission and continued stay, assesses their after-care needs, evaluates resources utilization, and promotes a quality, cost effective approach to meeting the goals of the hospital and post-hospital care plan.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with all disciplines involved in the pre-admission process to assess appropriateness of admission and meet payer admission requirements.
• Collaborates with the Admissions Department to understand the criteria the patient meets for admission or assist in the decision-making.
• Communicates with the insurer, as needed, for clarification of benefits and/or certification.
• Incorporates a criterion-based system of chart review to determine appropriateness of continued stay and level of care.
• Meets Federal, State and third party payer requirements for continued stay review.
• Establishes sound communication lines with insurers to ensure clear expectations are set for concurrent medical record review.
• Makes timely assessments and reassessments of the discharge planning needs of each individual patient, incorporating a multidisciplinary approach, involving the patient, family or significant others.
• Evaluates 100% of admissions for discharge needs and documents the assessment within 2 business days of admission, in the integrated progress note section of the medical record.
• Incorporates the Case Management Departments' Health Information documentation policy and procedure for discharge planning documentation.
• Plans patient/family/team meetings, as needed, to establish the discharge planning process, estimated length of stay, treatment goals, disposition options and insurance guidelines.
• Maintains a current knowledge of Federal, State and third party payer requirements for managing those patients not meeting admission/continues stay criteria.

QUALIFICATIONS

• RN with a background in acute hospital care and 1 year minimum in Utilization Review, Discharge Planning or Managed Care.
• Work requires specialized knowledge of pathphysiology, medical practice, and hospital service delivery in a chronic/rehabilitative setting.
• Work requires an understanding of a PPS exempt health care facility, competency in the utilization review and discharge planning of med-psych, medical, and rehabilitative patient.
• Work requires knowledge of federal, state, and third party payer regulations as they relate to utilization review, discharge planning and quality monitoring.
• Work requires sensitivity to cultural diversity amongst patient and staff.

Days + some weekends

Under the general direction of the Administrator at Radius Specialty Hospital - Quincy, the Physical Therapist should provide comprehensive physical therapy care to adults of all ages by evaluating dysfunction, identifying patient treatment goals, and establishing/implementing individualized treatment programs. Therapist is expected to provide education to the patient and family. Therapist is also responsible for working in a manner to prevent unsafe conditions and hazards in the work environment that may adversely affect the safety and health of self and others. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an AMA/APTA approved Physical Therapy program.
•  Current Massachusetts state license (or eligible) to practice as a physical therapist.
• Organizational and time management skills to: carry out responsibilities reliably and independently, complete tasks and meet deadlines in a satisfactory manner, delegate responsibilities effectively.
•  Good interpersonal skills to interact with patients’ families and other health care professionals.
• Analytical skills necessary to assess patients’ needs and develop treatment and discharge planning programs for patients on various/specific services.
• Ability to lift and transfer heavy patients with established body mechanics techniques.
• Ability to safely guard all patients during ambulation on level surfaces, inclined surfaces and stairs.
• 2-3 years supervising a Rehab department