Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: As part of AHN’s Center for Inclusion Health, the Intimate Partner Violence Educator position will be instrumental in launching and managing a comprehensive IPV education program across Allegheny Health Network (AHN) hospitals and departments. The Project Manager will oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of training modules and resources to equip AHN staff with the knowledge and skills to effectively identify, support, and refer patients experiencing IPV. This project aims to enhance the quality of care provided to IPV survivors within the AHN system. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Project Planning & Management: Develop a detailed project plan including timelines and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the IPV education program. Curriculum Development & Coordination: Collaborate with domestic violence organization partners (e.g., IPV medical advocates) to develop and refine educational materials, including training modules (in-person and virtual) and handouts. Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders across AHN departments (inpatient nursing, social work, emergency department, ambulatory surgery, etc.), ensuring buy-in and active participation in the program. Assume responsibility for the IPV Advisory Board meetings held quarterly. Training Delivery & Logistics: Oversee the scheduling, logistics, and delivery of training sessions across AHN hospitals including AGH, West Penn, Wexford, Jefferson, Forbes, and Allegheny Valley. Evaluation & Reporting: Develop and implement a robust evaluation plan to assess the effectiveness of the training program and track participation rates. Regularly report progress to leadership and relevant stakeholders. Program Sustainability: Develop strategies for the long-term sustainability of the IPV education program, including plans for ongoing training, updates to materials, and staff retention of knowledge. Collaboration & Communication: Maintain open communication channels with all stakeholders, proactively addressing challenges and providing timely updates on project progress. Work with business and technical organizations to drive out program strategy and approach. Organize, plan, and maintain program roadmap consisting of cross-functional activities/projects. Lead Project Managers and Program team in the development and maintenance of comprehensive plans for a defined program. Work with Executive Sponsor and Business Owner of a Program, and other management as required, to achieve the program objectives. Acquire understanding of the business objectives for an assigned area. Monitor, evaluate, and report on program status inclusive of scope, schedule, budget, and alignment to program and strategic goals. Direct corrective action as needed to maintain the viability of the program. Develop and maintain positive customer relationships. Deliver presentations of project status to effectively communicate throughout the project lifecycle. Adhere to Highmark project management methods, project lifecycle methodologies, and audit requirements. Support and contribute to the improvement of project management methods and practices. Other duties as assigned or requested. QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Licenses/Certifications, and Experience Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent One (1) to four (4) years of experience in a project manager role for application development projects and/or in a project leadership role for the same. Preferred: • Bachelor’s degree • PMP certification or equivalent training • Health Care Insurance industry business and operational knowledge • Solid leadership skills • Solid organizational and planning skills • Experience with an industry-standard software development lifecycle • Very good verbal and written communication skills • Strong interpersonal skills • Team building skills Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience with customer relationship management Presentation skills Negotiation skills Experience with conflict resolution Experience with Risk Mitigation Planning SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: Does this role supervise/manage other employees? No WORK ENVIRONMENT: Is Travel Required? Yes Physical Demands: This job requires the ability to work as a team member. Additionally, this job requires the willingness and ability to report to work on a regular and timely basis and may require irregular work hours, holidays, and/or weekends. 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Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: As a member of the health care team, assists with population health management through patient outreach and coordination of care, participates in the clinical visit to assist the provider, and provides self-management support to patients. Demonstrates leadership by communicating effectively, developing others, building and maintaining relationships, and guiding effective teams and work groups. Also mentors others within the team with office functions to support patient care and office operations. Follows all established protocols, policies, procedures and standardized work flows. Leads in managing data so that patients are effectively treated. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Actively participates in population health outreach through identification of patients with gaps in care through use of analytic tools and patient registries. Contacts patients and facilitates closing gaps in care. (10%) Ensures pre-visit planning is completed by performing chart and data reviews in advance of patient visit and preparing for patient arrival by identifying items that need addressed during visit. (10%) Demonstrates expanded rooming protocol by assisting the provider in addressing care gaps with the patient and appropriately activating standing orders. (10%) Accurately performs clinical transcription during the patient encounter by documenting elements of the clinical visit under direct supervision of the provider and assisting with computerized provider order entry under direct supervision of the provider. (10%) Uses a motivational interviewing approach to coach patients toward self-management, self-efficacy, and activation. Engages the patients to assess current state, collaboratively set goals, and review the after-visit summary. Instructs the patient on condition management, behavioral support, and addresses emotional demands of having a chronic condition. Reinforces the clinical care plan and follows up for ongoing activation. (10%) Performs registry and quality data review and conducts population outreach to close gaps in care. (10%) Oversees the identification of high risk patients and facilitates complex care management referrals. Works collaboratively with care team nurses to provide care coordination to rising risk patients. (10%) Reviews and assesses with care team members to achieve population health management goals, to improve patient access to care and to reduce avoidable emergency department visits. (10%) Cleans and sterilizes instruments per established standards. Ensures adequate inventory of medical supplies. Ensures all patient treatment areas are stocked with appropriate supplies using established inventory standards. (10%) Performs in-house testing following established standards and policies. (10%) Performs other duties as assigned or required. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum High school diploma or equivalent. Medical Assistant Certification or Licensed LPN. Completion of an accredited course of study in medical assisting or two years of relevant experience. CPR certification. Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. 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Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: The Registered Nurse assesses human responses and plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for individuals or families for whom the nurse is responsible. The Registered Nurse is fully responsible for all actions as a licensed nurse and is accountable to patients for the quality of care delivered. SC Nursing care is delivered primarily in outpatient surgery center. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The registered nurse provides transformational leadership in a professional practice setting by striving to create and participate in the future of healthcare. Team player who contributes to building the team by helping others succeed through role modeling and mentoring. Assigns or delegates tasks based on the needs of the patient and skill level of the RN, LPN or support staff. Assigns duties and lunches for staff when performing charge role. Considers maintenance of a safe environment, patient condition, complexity of the intervention and predictability of the outcome. Provides peers with both verbal and written feedback regarding clinical practice and role performance. Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues and cultivates a work environment that promotes positive employees attitudes, effective communications, trust, and collaboration. Willingly accepts mistakes of self and others, creating a culture in which risk taking is not only safe but expected and creativity, flexibility, resiliency, and adaptability are key. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to evaluate clinical care or health services. Promotes patient safety initiatives (ex: National Patient Safety Goals). Participates in department specific quality initiatives ( ex: EBP population specific). Assures appropriate order sets are used. Supervises delegates and evaluates assigned LPN scope of practice as appropriate. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, evaluate and implement a patient plan of care according to the individual needs of the patient as prescribed by physician, nurse and hospital policy including patient and family. Derives culturally and age appropriate expected outcomes involving the patient, family and other health care providers. Analyzes the health status of the individuals and families comparing the data with the norm, when possible, to determine patient care needs. Assesses patient reports/records change of condition and notifies physician and/or supervisor and intervenes appropriately and documents accordingly. Accepts assignments in areas other than primary unit, and performs duties within individualized competency. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous lifelong learning and professional development for self and others. Promotes advancement of the profession through participation in professional organizations. Seeks both formal and independent learning activities using current research findings and other evidence to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge. Participates in systematic peer review and obtains informal feedback regarding one’s own practice from patients, peers, professional colleagues and others. Identifies areas of strength, as well as, areas in which professional development would be beneficial. Meets time and attendance guidelines per hospital policy. Places the patient at the center of everything they do by continuously evaluating and assessing patient and family satisfaction and performing as an advocate for patients and customers. Participates in department specific patient satisfaction initiatives. Promotes compassionate communication that is patient and family centered. Assesses for and attempts to resolve patient/family concerns. Utilizes effective time management skills to complete assigned duties and responsibilities within established work shift. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Completed RN training program and have PA RN licensure or have applied for practice permit CPR Certification Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Preferred Certification in area of specialty Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. 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Patient Care Technician I, 5N, Wexford, Full Time Apply remote type On-site locations Wexford PA, 15090, 12351 Perry Highway time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id J261832 Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The incumbent in this position is expected to perform basic nursing procedures related to care and comfort of patients in stable condition, and have knowledge of patient population needs in the assigned work area. In addition, the incumbent is expected to assist the RN in the care of acutely ill patients. They are expected to practice medical asepsis, respect the dignity and privacy with every patient and family, and to maintain objectivity during patient care. They are expected to know and adhere to all basic hospital policies and procedures, and respond appropriately during emergency situations. They are expected to maintain the patient/family environment and perform general unit upkeep. They are expected to use accurate verbal and written communication, and to document patient care appropriately in the electronic medical record. The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse for patients in stable condition. Will work under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse in the care of the acutely ill and/or complex patient. The incumbent receives specific work assignments from the Charge Nurse and/or Care Team Leader which are both written & verbal and is expected to demonstrate evidence of efficient time management by completing the work within the scheduled time. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the incumbent is expected to perform a variety of duties related to the coordination of activities on the inpatient unit. This includes activities related to patient admissions, discharges, and transfers. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities such as: activities of daily living, skin survey, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, intake and output, meal consumption, height and weight, blood glucose testing/monitoring, point of care testing, bladder scanning, transporting of patients and their medical record, documentation of O2, early mobilization and ambulation protocols, assistance with exam, treatments and procedures. (30%) Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives which may include bedside shift report, purposeful hourly rounding promoting safety such as falls prevention, hand washing, isolation protocols and maintaining a clean and orderly environment. (30%) Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection, and all other treatments. Report changes in patient's physical, mental and emotional conditions, as well as any issues or concerns identified to nursing staff. (20%) Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment/appliance cleaning, checks and retrieval. (20%) Performs other duties as assigned or required. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum High School Diploma or GED Limited or no experience: Must be able to attend 2 weeks of training Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions Ability to perform basic mathematics Basic computer skills CPR – American Heart Association Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Preferred Acute care experience with in the last 3 years Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program. Preference given to those enrolled in Associates or Bachelor’s degree Nursing programs and completed at least one clinical rotation Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. 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Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: Performs secretarial and direct patient care duties for a designated unit. Maintains the medical record, performs direct patient care for all types of patients. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection and all other treatments. (20%) Transcribes orders in accordance with policies and procedures subject to the approval of a licensed nurse. Asks for clarification when necessary. (30%) Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer and discharge, maintenance of patient activities for the records, interdepartmental communications and unit reception. (30%) Demonstrates effective communication (verbal and written) with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members regarding patient care. (20%) Performs other duties as assigned or required. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum High school diploma or GED; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1 year of patient care and/or administrative experience Knowledge of medical terminology. Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Preferred Previous unit secretary experience or graduate of an approved unit secretary program. Experience as a PCA or EMT. Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : A sign-on bonus of $60,000 is offered to external hires only. Eligibility requires continued full-time (1.0 FTE) employment with AHN for a minimum of three years in the initially hired position. Rehires must have been separated from AHN for at least twelve months to qualify. GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job provides anesthetic care for patients in the surgical setting. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Assesses, plans, evaluates, and implements the anesthetic management for all patients presenting for anesthesia care. Provides accurate medical record documentation. (45%) Provides continuous observation of patients under anesthetic care and corrects abnormal patient responses. Involves attending physician regarding plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision making of any issues that are outside the CRNA's knowledge base or scope of practice. (35%) Participates, develops, and implements performance and/or quality improvement initiatives. (10%) Adheres to the legal and ethical standards of nursing and of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Follows appropriate safety standards and ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies. (5%) Acts as a clinical resource to interdisciplinary health care team. May serve as a mentor to new staff or students. (5%) Performs other duties as assigned or required. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Current PA RN license Certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists CPR – American Heart Association Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association Preferred Previous CRNA experience Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: Optimizes patient care by promoting rational, safe and cost effective pharmaceutical care including drug dispensing, intravenous admixture program and providing drug information. Conducts drug therapy monitoring and implements drug therapy interventions to reduce adverse events. Oversees the work performed by pharmacy technicians, students and other support staff. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Process prescriptions: Conducts prospective drug review on all prescriptions processed. Independently reviews and assesses medication prescriptions to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems; ensures that medications are accurately and efficiently compounded and dispensed. Ensures safe and appropriate and cost-effective medication therapies for patients. Demonstrates sound professional judgment and knowledge to resolve emergent issues. (20%) Drug Information and Patient Interventions: Provides accurate and timely drug information to other health professionals, patients and the public. Documents interventions and outcomes related to drug therapy. Collaborates with the healthcare team to manage drug therapy, protocols and guidelines. (20%) Assist in Department Management: Assists the manager in supervising and directing work of pharmacy technicians, students, externs and other support personnel in daily operations. Trains pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy residents and students in their duty areas. Oversees daily inventory maintenance purchases. Assures that all controlled substances are stored and dispensed in compliance with Federal, State and departmental regulations. (20%) Work Environment: Contributes to the effective operation of the department through all activities including computer functions, refill medications, generation of labels and answering phones appropriately. Maintains a clean and orderly work environment. (20%) Safety: Participates in performance improvement and regulatory compliance efforts. Maintains an attitude that promotes and fosters an environment of safety. All steps are done in a courteous and efficient manner. (20%) May be responsible for the following if serving as the Night Pharmacist: Triages, prioritizes and delegates the nightly activities of the pharmacy department. Serves as the primary interface to resolve medication related problems between pharmacy, nursing and other disciplines. Demonstrates proficiency in trouble shooting and solving information technology, computer and automation problems. Performs other duties as assigned or required. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm D) Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in the state of PA at hire or sit for boards and obtain licensure within 120 days. Preferred Hospital Experience preferred. Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org #J-18808-Ljbffr
Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : $5,000 sign on bonus available Shifts would be daylight hours and some evenings This position will be two 8 hour shifts per week. GENERAL OVERVIEW The Social Work Case Manager in Care Management is a professional clinician that utilizes principles of care coordination to support patients and their families/caregivers. The incumbent collaborates with the interdisciplinary team of providers, clinicians, health plans, and external partners while advocating for patients and families/caregivers to coordinate care across the continuum. The incumbent is an integral member of the Care Management team that works to improve the quality of care, patient experience, and the health of populations and individuals by focusing on the social determinants of health impacting wellness. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Contributes to and/or completes initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment. Provides interventions and implements recommendations after engaging patients and their caregivers/families. Focuses on the individual's risk related to social determinants of health to assure successful coordination of care across the continuum. 30% Collaborates to provide the safest transition plan for assigned patients (Inpatient/Observation/ED) in order to ensure a timely discharge and provide appropriate connection with post-discharge care providers and community based resources. 25% Educates patient, family/caregiver and physician regarding most appropriate level of care post discharge and how to access community support. Advocates for the patient, family/caregiver through effectively communicating with interdisciplinary team members, payers and post acute partners to assure the safest transition. 20% Serves as a resource to provide counseling and intervention related to treatment decisions and end-of-life issues. Drives collaborative conversations to establish goals of care. Provides crisis interventions in cases involving Child Abuse and Neglect, Domestic Violence, Adult and Older Adult Abuse, Institutional Abuse, Sexual Assault, Mental Health Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, and Identification of a Surrogate Decision Maker/Guardianship. 15% Promotes individual professional growth and development through certification, mentoring/precepting, and/or participation on department/hospital/system committees. 5% Supports Department based goals that contribute to the success of the organization. 5% Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Master's degree in Social Work (Obtain within 6 months of hire) Experience in a hospital or health care setting LSW required within 1 year of hire. Incumbents in the role on or before 12/31/2022 have until 12/31/2023 to obtain. Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate. Preferred None Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice #J-18808-Ljbffr
Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: The Registered Nurse assesses human responses and plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for individuals or families for whom the nurse is responsible. The Registered Nurse is fully responsible for all actions as a licensed nurse and is accountable to patients for the quality of care delivered. GR Nursing care delivery typically crosses the outpatient to inpatient continuum. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES The registered nurse provides transformational leadership in a professional practice setting by striving to create and participate in the future of healthcare. Team player who contributes to building the team by helping others succeed through role modeling and mentoring. Assigns or delegates tasks based on the needs of the patient and skill level of the RN, LPN or support staff. Assigns duties and lunches for staff when performing charge role. Considers maintenance of a safe environment, patient condition, complexity of the intervention and predictability of the outcome. Provides peers with both verbal and written feedback regarding clinical practice and role performance. Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues and cultivates a work environment that promotes positive employees attitudes, effective communications, trust, and collaboration. Willingly accepts mistakes of self and others, creating a culture in which risk taking is not only safe but expected and creativity, flexibility, resiliency, and adaptability are key. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to evaluate clinical care or health services. Promotes patient safety initiatives (ex: National Patient Safety Goals). Participates in department specific quality initiatives ( ex: EBP population specific). Assures appropriate order sets are used. Supervises delegates and evaluates assigned LPN scope of practice as appropriate. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, evaluate and implement a patient plan of care according to the individual needs of the patient as prescribed by physician, nurse and hospital policy including patient and family. Derives culturally and age appropriate expected outcomes involving the patient, family and other health care providers. Analyzes the health status of the individuals and families comparing the data with the norm, when possible, to determine patient care needs. Assesses patient reports/records change of condition and notifies physician and/or supervisor and intervenes appropriately and documents accordingly. Accepts assignments in areas other than primary unit, and performs duties within individualized competency. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous lifelong learning and professional development for self and others. Promotes advancement of the profession through participation in professional organizations. Seeks both formal and independent learning activities using current research findings and other evidence to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge. Participates in systematic peer review and obtains informal feedback regarding one’s own practice from patients, peers, professional colleagues and others. Identifies areas of strength, as well as, areas in which professional development would be beneficial. Meets time and attendance guidelines per hospital policy. Places the patient at the center of everything they do by continuously evaluating and assessing patient and family satisfaction and performing as an advocate for patients and customers. Participates in department specific patient satisfaction initiatives. Promotes compassionate communication that is patient and family centered. Assesses for and attempts to resolve patient/family concerns. Utilizes effective time management skills to complete assigned duties and responsibilities within established work shift. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Completed RN training program and have PA RN licensure or have applied for practice permit. CPR Certification. Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate. Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate. Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate. Preferred Certification in area of specialty. Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job prepares and serves meals to patients, employees, visitors, and catering customers. Maintains sanitation of equipment and work areas. Receives and disburses money for food service; operates registers and other related equipment; assists with providing food service to customers. Washes all china, silverware, pots, and pans used in preparation or service of food to patients, cafeteria customers, and guests. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Utilizes proper food handling, portioning and food storage techniques according to departmental standards/policies and regulatory guidelines. Maintains, assembles and stocks adequate levels of food items, products and supplies. (20%) Performs register duties required to process customers according to procedures. Communicates cafeteria menu, specials, and pricing. (20%) Performs dish room/pot room duties as assigned in a timely, organized manner to supply clean supplies as needed. (20%) Disposes of trash according to procedures; cleans and sanitizes containers to ensure that department and agency sanitation guidelines and regulations are met. (20%) Maintains sanitation and safety standards according to departmental and regulatory agency requirements. (20%) Performs other duties as assigned and required. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience. Basic computer and math skills and the ability to count money bags and make change. Preferred Experience in food services. #J-18808-Ljbffr
