6 Healthcare jobs in Chestertown

• Healthy Eating and Nutrition
• Smoking Cessation
• Physical Activity
• Weight Management
• Alcohol consumption
• NHS Health Checks (outreach)

• Triage and assessment
• Agenda setting
• Lifestyle behaviour change support to (e.g.) stop smoking, move more, achieve a healthy weight/diet, reduce alcohol consumption levels.
• Problem solving
• Motivational interviewing
• Goal setting
• Signposting

• Face-to-face, telephonic, and digital health coaching
• Multi-mix communications methods including in-app messaging, text, and email.
• Share helpful and supportive resources in line with goal, stage of journey, confidence, and motivation.
• Advocate the use of behaviour tracking tools (online or offline)
• Appraise individuals and population caseloads daily to ensure participants are provided with the right intensity and frequency of support to drive sustained behaviour change.
• A strength-based approach, that maximising opportunities to utilise local community assets and efficient utilisation of the wider health and wellbeing economy.

• Screening services (e.g., NHS Health Checks)
• Community and stakeholder events
• External meetings and networks
• Roadshows and pop-ups

• Implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Fulfilling policies and quality management framework expectations including (but not limited to), data protection, information security, Health and safety and safeguarding.
• Participate in regular audits and performance observations, with a pro-active commitment to providing high quality services and continuous professional development.
• A proactive approach to supervision and training with a demonstrated commitment to personal development, achievement of quality standards, high performance in line with agreed objectives and Key Performance Indicators KPIs

• Caseloads can be managed efficiently, effectively and at scale.
• Team members are able to support in population behaviour change as required and in line with need
• Wider informal and formal care givers / specialists can complement and enhance the behaviour change journey
• Service users / participants only have to tell their story once and where behaviour changes occur sequentially or concurrently, we are able to offer a comprehensive and coordinated supportive services
• Data audits accurately capture activity, productivity, utilisation, and outcomes.

• Relevant health coaching qualification or an accredited health coaching skills programme.
• A minimum of six months of direct health coaching delivery
• Experience in delivering behaviour change interventions for specific lifestyle related issues (e.g., smoking cessation, physical activity, NHS Health Checks, weight management, alcohol reduction)
• Evidence of supporting vulnerable individuals through a change process
• Experience of caseload management demonstrated via the use of a Case Management System
• Experience of inputting and processing data where accuracy, targets and time deadlines are operating in the workplace.
• Experience of supporting vulnerable individuals through a change process
• Evidence of continuous professional development to ensure the delivery of the most recent and up to date health coaching provision to the correct quality standard.
• Experience of working in a health, community or social care environment or good understanding of the issues around maintaining a healthy lifestyle Desirable:
• Membership of professional body (ICF, EMCC, AoC, UKHCA)
• Experience of managing and supervising individuals and teams.
• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject e.g., Psychology, Behavioural Science etc.
• Experience of supporting people remotely / telephonically / digitally
• Evidence of working with individuals with long term health conditions

• A strong understanding of the social determinants of health
• A strong understanding of population-based approaches including segmentation and risk stratification.
• A strong understanding of behaviour change principles and methodology including the COM-B model and behaviour change wheel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Demonstrable core skills and competencies as set out in best practice standards including:
• Select and apply a range of health coaching models, conversation frames and techniques.
• Detailed knowledge of the core concepts and principles of personalisation, patient activation, health behaviour change, self efficacy, intrinsic motivation, and assets-based approaches.
• Detailed understanding of self management support and associated techniques.
• Advanced skills development incorporating practice, reflection and planning for the application of learning to practice.

• Excellent internal and external stakeholder engagement and management.
• Good understanding of principles of confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability capture essential information that supports effective case management.
• A strong track record of interpersonal relationships including the ability to build, develop and maintain relationships.
• Effective caseload management inclusive of accurate data collection, data entry, timely recording, and delivery against agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Confident in the use of evolving digital technologies to support people through behaviour change processes.
• The ability to manage time independently and effectively and work to deadlines.
• Effective safe and sensitive data management in line with information security standards.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills and ability to learn quickly when using news systems and processes.
• Commitment to personal development / training.
• Commitment to flexible working (including evenings and weekends), ensuring the service is available to all residents including, those who work during the day, shift workers and those with children of school age.
• Commitment to supporting overall team/contract performance to the highest standards, undertaking a range of duties in line with business requirements.

• Experience of delivery health screening services (e.g., NHS Health Check)
• Effective delivery of programmes in line with contractual requirements and SLAs.

• Co-workers, managers, and wider team
• Health Division colleagues
• Maximus central division
• Maximus companies and associates
• Colleague forums

• Local Authority
• Integrated Care Partnerships / Boards
• Community and Voluntary sector
• Population being served / supported
• Sub-contractors and key partners
• Community stakeholders
• Co-location cooperatives
• Venue providers
• Healthcare settings including GP Practices / Primary Care Networks

• Performs testing and manages the care of the patient based on results achieved and clinical findings.
• Records patient care along the continuum, including activities of daily living (ADLs): feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting and transferring.
• Completes, documents and reports patient vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, oxygen saturation and reported pain level).
• Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Participates in cost effective strategies to optimize patient outcomes.
• Promotes patient safety including fall prevention. Ensures the safety of the clinical environment for patients, visitors, and other staff members.
• Maintains order and appearance of patient rooms and work area. Maintains patient care supplies and linen.
• Provides post-mortem care.
• Collaborates with members of the health care team to carry out the plan of care, including reporting observed changes in patients' condition.
• Ensure patient comfort relative to their pain status.
• Measures and documents patient urinary and stool output. Documents calorie count. Measures and documents patient weight.
• Assists with indwelling urinary catheter care. Applies, maintains and removes external urinary catheter devices. Performs bladder scans, measures post void residuals and documents. Inserts both intermittent and indwelling catheters, documenting volume output.
• Conducts blood glucose monitoring.
• Performs venipuncture for drawing blood samples and established IV access.
• Performs nasal swabs.
• Gathers equipment required and initiates placement IV for the patient as directed by the registered nurse.
• Sets up and operates multiple lead EKG machines; attaches and removes EKG leads; runs a rhythm strip.
• Assists with enteral tube feedings via nasogastric or gastrostomy tubes, as supervised by licensed nurse.
• Performs chest physical/physio therapy, tracheal suctioning, tracheostomy care and incentive spirometry treatments as delegated and supervised by the responsible registered nurse
• Assists with simple dressing changes, such as routine dressings to stage one and two wounds, surgical incisions, and peripheral IV sites after assessment by a Registered Nurse. Provides wound care to promote healing and maintain structural integrity of the skin. Performs skin care and hygiene and reports impaired skin integrity and/or wound impairment. Assists with appropriate strategies and/or treatment measures to provide wound care.
• Assists with collection of patient specimens for laboratory testing. Incorporates proper techniques for patient identification, method for collection of appropriate specimen(s) and documentation.
• Provides orthopedic/rehab device care: e.g. braces, splints, CPM. Dons/doffs compression wraps/stockings.
• Precepts and mentors PCT Is, and other PCT IIs, managing completion of documentation.
• Participates in hourly patient rounding in collaboration with the health care team.
• Responds to patient triggered alarms, including call light, chair alarm, bed alarm, tele-sitter alarm, etc.
• Complies with the The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals within scope of practice.
• Detects, reports, and acts to avoid or correct safety risks. Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
• Provides professional vigilance to assigned patients, including when assigned as a patient safety companion.
• Incorporates safe lifting techniques and body mechanics in daily practice.
• Improves patient flow and prevents care delays.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Previous experience as a unit secretary or a similar administrative role within a health care setting is preferred.

• Pay Range: $17.00-$24.04
• Other Compensation:
  • Eligible for shift differentials.
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

Overview:

Clinical Nurse Managers oversee the daily operations of Critical Care Units, Telemetry. They coordinate work and call scheduling for CVIR nurses.

The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background and leadership skills, with experience in progressive care services and at least two years of management experience.

This position requires the ability to facilitate team collaboration, effective communication, and problem-solving skills.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement best practices across healthcare systems within critical care service lines
• Establish infrastructure for communicating with physicians and staff
• Collaborate with Clinical Directors to expand and enhance service lines

Qualifications:

• Degree from an accredited program for Registered Nursing (Bachelor's preferred)
• R.N. licensure in relevant state
• BLS, ACLS, and other certifications as required for area
• National certification in area of expertise is desirable

Work Environment:

• Works in a clean, well-lit environment
• Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays
• Subject to stressful professional relationships and unpredictable situations