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Pharmacy Intern - Inpatient - St. Vincent Hospital
16503 Erie, Pennsylvania
Highmark Health
Posted 16 days ago
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**Company :**
Allegheny Health Network
**Job Description :**
**GENERAL OVERVIEW:**
This job, under the direct supervision of a pharmacist performs a wide variety of technical and clinical duties for the hospital wide unit-dose drug distribution system and intravenous admixture program. Maintains confidential reports, entering, and retrieving data utilizing the computer system, prepares intravenous medication, fill routine orders for unit dose and prepackaged pharmaceuticals, and provides accurate assistance to the pharmacist in performing daily duties. All orders are checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Uses clinical skills to assess medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
+ Procures and distributes medication orders per physician or pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols. Under direct supervision of a pharmacist, fills routine patient orders for unit dose carts and prepackaged pharmaceuticals, preparing, compounding and labeling IV admixture, antibiotics, cardiac drips, solutions, irrigations, parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy.
+ Continuously maintains pharmacy inventory and supplies according to established policies and procedures through assigned inspections, use of automated dispensing units and medication supplies depending on facility. Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations, restocks medications and IV dispensing area, prepackages bulk medications in unit dose packages.
+ Compounds, stocks, repackages and batches from bulk medications. Prepares routine patient orders for IV pharmaceuticals including compounding, preparation, and labeling of any IV admixture including antibiotics, solutions, irrigations, narcotics, parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy.
+ Maintains competence required for current position and has ability to perform all technician duties to assist in training of new employees and students.
+ Contributes to the effective operation of the department through all activities including computer functions, process cart fill lists, pick lists, refill medications, generation of labels, and answers phones appropriately. Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
+ Participates in continuous performance improvement and regulatory compliance efforts. Takes responsibility for quality improvement efforts and then monitors processes and results.
+ Maintains an attitude that promotes and fosters an environment of safety.
+ Performs other duties as assigned or required.
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
Minimum
+ Enrolled in a School of Pharmacy orForeign pharmacy graduate and has applied for a Pharmacy Intern license within the state of PA within 120 days of hire
**_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.
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Req ID: J
Allegheny Health Network
**Job Description :**
**GENERAL OVERVIEW:**
This job, under the direct supervision of a pharmacist performs a wide variety of technical and clinical duties for the hospital wide unit-dose drug distribution system and intravenous admixture program. Maintains confidential reports, entering, and retrieving data utilizing the computer system, prepares intravenous medication, fill routine orders for unit dose and prepackaged pharmaceuticals, and provides accurate assistance to the pharmacist in performing daily duties. All orders are checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Uses clinical skills to assess medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
+ Procures and distributes medication orders per physician or pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols. Under direct supervision of a pharmacist, fills routine patient orders for unit dose carts and prepackaged pharmaceuticals, preparing, compounding and labeling IV admixture, antibiotics, cardiac drips, solutions, irrigations, parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy.
+ Continuously maintains pharmacy inventory and supplies according to established policies and procedures through assigned inspections, use of automated dispensing units and medication supplies depending on facility. Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations, restocks medications and IV dispensing area, prepackages bulk medications in unit dose packages.
+ Compounds, stocks, repackages and batches from bulk medications. Prepares routine patient orders for IV pharmaceuticals including compounding, preparation, and labeling of any IV admixture including antibiotics, solutions, irrigations, narcotics, parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy.
+ Maintains competence required for current position and has ability to perform all technician duties to assist in training of new employees and students.
+ Contributes to the effective operation of the department through all activities including computer functions, process cart fill lists, pick lists, refill medications, generation of labels, and answers phones appropriately. Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
+ Participates in continuous performance improvement and regulatory compliance efforts. Takes responsibility for quality improvement efforts and then monitors processes and results.
+ Maintains an attitude that promotes and fosters an environment of safety.
+ Performs other duties as assigned or required.
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
Minimum
+ Enrolled in a School of Pharmacy orForeign pharmacy graduate and has applied for a Pharmacy Intern license within the state of PA within 120 days of hire
**_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.
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Graduate Nurse, Multiple Opportunities, St. Vincent Hospital
16503 Erie, Pennsylvania
Highmark Health
Posted today
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Job Description
**Company :**
Allegheny Health Network
**Job Description :**
**St. Vincent Hospital**
St. Vincent Hospital is a Magnet®-designated hospital for excellence in nursing, serving the people in the Lake Erie region since 1875 with a quality of care and service second to none!
**Allegheny Health Network**
At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.
**_AHN St. Vincent Hospital is considering RN graduates for all areas of our teams! AHN St. Vincent allows our nursing graduates to start with a Graduate Nurse Temporary Practice Permit (GN TPP), or Registered Nurse (RN) license._**
**_As part of our program, all Graduate Nurses are automatically enrolled into our Nurse Residency Program (NRP). This is in addition to nursing orientation, following you through your first year as a nurse._**
**GENERAL OVERVIEW:**
Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of the healthcare organization.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Utilizes the nursing process in providing and coordinating the plan of patient care for the age appropriate population. (30%)
+ Initiates interdisciplinary plan of care based on assessment findings and physician orders for the age appropriate population. (30%)
+ Completes patient documentation in a comprehensive manner and promotes communication between caregivers. (10%)
+ Contributes to Division, Hospital, and Department goals. (10%)
+ Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. (10%)
+ Collaborates and supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues. (10%)
+ Performs other duties as assigned or required.
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
Minimum
+ Temporary Practice Permit
+ CPR - American Heart Association
+ 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. 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
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Req ID: J
Allegheny Health Network
**Job Description :**
**St. Vincent Hospital**
St. Vincent Hospital is a Magnet®-designated hospital for excellence in nursing, serving the people in the Lake Erie region since 1875 with a quality of care and service second to none!
**Allegheny Health Network**
At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.
**_AHN St. Vincent Hospital is considering RN graduates for all areas of our teams! AHN St. Vincent allows our nursing graduates to start with a Graduate Nurse Temporary Practice Permit (GN TPP), or Registered Nurse (RN) license._**
**_As part of our program, all Graduate Nurses are automatically enrolled into our Nurse Residency Program (NRP). This is in addition to nursing orientation, following you through your first year as a nurse._**
**GENERAL OVERVIEW:**
Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of the healthcare organization.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Utilizes the nursing process in providing and coordinating the plan of patient care for the age appropriate population. (30%)
+ Initiates interdisciplinary plan of care based on assessment findings and physician orders for the age appropriate population. (30%)
+ Completes patient documentation in a comprehensive manner and promotes communication between caregivers. (10%)
+ Contributes to Division, Hospital, and Department goals. (10%)
+ Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. (10%)
+ Collaborates and supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues. (10%)
+ Performs other duties as assigned or required.
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
Minimum
+ Temporary Practice Permit
+ CPR - American Heart Association
+ 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. 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
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Graduate Nurse, Multiple Opportunities, St. Vincent Hospital
16505 Erie, Pennsylvania
Highmark Inc.
Posted today
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Job Description
Company :
Allegheny Health Network
Job Description :
St. Vincent Hospital
St. Vincent Hospital is a Magnet-designated hospital for excellence in nursing, serving the people in the Lake Erie region since 1875 with a quality of care and service second to none!
Allegheny Health Network
At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.
AHN St. Vincent Hospital is considering RN graduates for all areas of our teams! AHN St. Vincent allows our nursing graduates to start with a Graduate Nurse Temporary Practice Permit (GN TPP), or Registered Nurse (RN) license.
As part of our program, all Graduate Nurses are automatically enrolled into our Nurse Residency Program (NRP). This is in addition to nursing orientation, following you through your first year as a nurse.
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of the healthcare organization.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Utilizes the nursing process in providing and coordinating the plan of patient care for the age appropriate population. (30%)
* Initiates interdisciplinary plan of care based on assessment findings and physician orders for the age appropriate population. (30%)
* Completes patient documentation in a comprehensive manner and promotes communication between caregivers. (10%)
* Contributes to Division, Hospital, and Department goals. (10%)
* Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. (10%)
* Collaborates and supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues. (10%)
* Performs other duties as assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
* Temporary Practice Permit
* CPR - American Heart Association
* 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. 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
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Allegheny Health Network
Job Description :
St. Vincent Hospital
St. Vincent Hospital is a Magnet-designated hospital for excellence in nursing, serving the people in the Lake Erie region since 1875 with a quality of care and service second to none!
Allegheny Health Network
At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.
AHN St. Vincent Hospital is considering RN graduates for all areas of our teams! AHN St. Vincent allows our nursing graduates to start with a Graduate Nurse Temporary Practice Permit (GN TPP), or Registered Nurse (RN) license.
As part of our program, all Graduate Nurses are automatically enrolled into our Nurse Residency Program (NRP). This is in addition to nursing orientation, following you through your first year as a nurse.
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of the healthcare organization.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Utilizes the nursing process in providing and coordinating the plan of patient care for the age appropriate population. (30%)
* Initiates interdisciplinary plan of care based on assessment findings and physician orders for the age appropriate population. (30%)
* Completes patient documentation in a comprehensive manner and promotes communication between caregivers. (10%)
* Contributes to Division, Hospital, and Department goals. (10%)
* Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. (10%)
* Collaborates and supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues. (10%)
* Performs other duties as assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
* Temporary Practice Permit
* CPR - American Heart Association
* 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. 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
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Pharmacy Technician II- Inpatient- St. Vincent Hospital
16503 Erie, Pennsylvania
Highmark Health
Posted 8 days ago
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Job Description
**Company :**
Allegheny Health Network
**Job Description :**
**GENERAL OVERVIEW:**
***This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus for a 1-year commitment***
Provides distributive pharmacy services, assistance and support for the registered pharmacist.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Processes medication orders including computer order entry, medication preparation and assembles all items prior to pharmacist final check. (25%)
+ Maintains pharmacy inventory and supplies according to established policies and procedures, including inspection of assigned areas and use of pharmacy computer systems. (25%)
+ Provides customer service by taking patient's prescriptions and documenting all required information, handles all customer interactions in a courteous and efficient manner, and releases medications required by policy/procedure. (25%)
+ For Outpatient Techs: Validates Medicaid, Medicare, or commercial insurance drug coverage and ensures adjudication is complete addressing any error messages, plus handles cash, prepares deposits and accounting reports. (25%)
+ For Inpatient Techs: Compounds, stocks, repackages and batches from bulk medications. Prepares routine patient orders for IV pharmaceuticals including compounding, preparation and labeling of any IV admixture including antibiotics, solutions, irrigations, narcotics, parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy (25%)
+ Other duties as assigned.
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
**Minimum**
+ Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT Pharmacy Technician - National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Incumbents in role as of July 1, 2022 must achieve CPhT by 1/1/2024.
+ Completion of a pharmacy technician training program or 1 year equivalent experience in lieu of formal training program.
**Preferred**
+ 1 year of pharmacy experience in respective area.
**_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
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Req ID: J
Allegheny Health Network
**Job Description :**
**GENERAL OVERVIEW:**
***This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus for a 1-year commitment***
Provides distributive pharmacy services, assistance and support for the registered pharmacist.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Processes medication orders including computer order entry, medication preparation and assembles all items prior to pharmacist final check. (25%)
+ Maintains pharmacy inventory and supplies according to established policies and procedures, including inspection of assigned areas and use of pharmacy computer systems. (25%)
+ Provides customer service by taking patient's prescriptions and documenting all required information, handles all customer interactions in a courteous and efficient manner, and releases medications required by policy/procedure. (25%)
+ For Outpatient Techs: Validates Medicaid, Medicare, or commercial insurance drug coverage and ensures adjudication is complete addressing any error messages, plus handles cash, prepares deposits and accounting reports. (25%)
+ For Inpatient Techs: Compounds, stocks, repackages and batches from bulk medications. Prepares routine patient orders for IV pharmaceuticals including compounding, preparation and labeling of any IV admixture including antibiotics, solutions, irrigations, narcotics, parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy (25%)
+ Other duties as assigned.
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
**Minimum**
+ Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT Pharmacy Technician - National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Incumbents in role as of July 1, 2022 must achieve CPhT by 1/1/2024.
+ Completion of a pharmacy technician training program or 1 year equivalent experience in lieu of formal training program.
**Preferred**
+ 1 year of pharmacy experience in respective area.
**_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
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Respiratory Therapist (Weekend Program), St. Vincent Hospital
16503 Erie, Pennsylvania
Highmark Health
Posted 16 days ago
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**Company :**
Allegheny Health Network
**Job Description :**
**GENERAL OVERVIEW:**
Provides assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory disorders under licensed medical direction.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Administers therapeutic respiratory care procedures according to hospital and department policies. (55%)
+ Completes documentation that is required to measure, monitor, and ensure department effectiveness e.g., charting, billing, IPOC, patient/family education. (20%)
+ Performs diagnostic respiratory procedures according to hospital and department policies. (20%)
+ Provides instruction to patients and other members of the healthcare team as needed. (5%)
+ Performs other duties as assigned or required.
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
Minimum
+ Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program.
+ Pennsylvania state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).
+ Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) National Board of Respiratory Care required prior to the expiration of the Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).
+ 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
+ Registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care RRT.
+ 2 years' experience in pulmonary/respiratory medicine in a hospital setting.
**_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
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Allegheny Health Network
**Job Description :**
**GENERAL OVERVIEW:**
Provides assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory disorders under licensed medical direction.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Administers therapeutic respiratory care procedures according to hospital and department policies. (55%)
+ Completes documentation that is required to measure, monitor, and ensure department effectiveness e.g., charting, billing, IPOC, patient/family education. (20%)
+ Performs diagnostic respiratory procedures according to hospital and department policies. (20%)
+ Provides instruction to patients and other members of the healthcare team as needed. (5%)
+ Performs other duties as assigned or required.
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
Minimum
+ Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program.
+ Pennsylvania state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).
+ Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) National Board of Respiratory Care required prior to the expiration of the Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).
+ 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
+ Registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care RRT.
+ 2 years' experience in pulmonary/respiratory medicine in a hospital setting.
**_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.
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Graduate Nurse, Multiple Opportunities, St. Vincent Hospital
16503 Erie, Pennsylvania
Highmark Health
Posted 16 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
**Company :**
Allegheny Health Network
**Job Description :**
**St. Vincent Hospital**
St. Vincent Hospital is a Magnet®-designated hospital for excellence in nursing, serving the people in the Lake Erie region since 1875 with a quality of care and service second to none!
**Allegheny Health Network**
At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.
**_AHN St. Vincent Hospital is considering RN graduates for all areas of our teams! AHN St. Vincent allows our nursing graduates to start with a Graduate Nurse Temporary Practice Permit (GN TPP), or Registered Nurse (RN) license._**
**_As part of our program, all Graduate Nurses are automatically enrolled into our Nurse Residency Program (NRP). This is in addition to nursing orientation, following you through your first year as a nurse._**
**GENERAL OVERVIEW:**
Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of the healthcare organization.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Utilizes the nursing process in providing and coordinating the plan of patient care for the age appropriate population. (30%)
+ Initiates interdisciplinary plan of care based on assessment findings and physician orders for the age appropriate population. (30%)
+ Completes patient documentation in a comprehensive manner and promotes communication between caregivers. (10%)
+ Contributes to Division, Hospital, and Department goals. (10%)
+ Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. (10%)
+ Collaborates and supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues. (10%)
+ Performs other duties as assigned or required.
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
Minimum
+ Temporary Practice Permit
+ CPR - American Heart Association
+ 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. 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.
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Req ID: J
Allegheny Health Network
**Job Description :**
**St. Vincent Hospital**
St. Vincent Hospital is a Magnet®-designated hospital for excellence in nursing, serving the people in the Lake Erie region since 1875 with a quality of care and service second to none!
**Allegheny Health Network**
At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.
**_AHN St. Vincent Hospital is considering RN graduates for all areas of our teams! AHN St. Vincent allows our nursing graduates to start with a Graduate Nurse Temporary Practice Permit (GN TPP), or Registered Nurse (RN) license._**
**_As part of our program, all Graduate Nurses are automatically enrolled into our Nurse Residency Program (NRP). This is in addition to nursing orientation, following you through your first year as a nurse._**
**GENERAL OVERVIEW:**
Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of the healthcare organization.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Utilizes the nursing process in providing and coordinating the plan of patient care for the age appropriate population. (30%)
+ Initiates interdisciplinary plan of care based on assessment findings and physician orders for the age appropriate population. (30%)
+ Completes patient documentation in a comprehensive manner and promotes communication between caregivers. (10%)
+ Contributes to Division, Hospital, and Department goals. (10%)
+ Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. (10%)
+ Collaborates and supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues. (10%)
+ Performs other duties as assigned or required.
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
Minimum
+ Temporary Practice Permit
+ CPR - American Heart Association
+ 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. 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.
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Registered Nurse-Wound Ostomy-St. Vincent Hospital-Casual
16505 Erie, Pennsylvania
Highmark Inc.
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Company :
Allegheny Health Network
Job Description :
St. Vincent Hospital
St. Vincent Hospital is a Magnet-designated hospital for excellence in nursing, serving the people in the Lake Erie region since 1875 with a quality of care and service second to none!
Allegheny Health Network
At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
The hospital-based Wound Ostomy Nurse serves as a clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems such as acute and chronic wounds (e.g., complex draining wounds, fistulae, pressure ulcers, vascular ulcers), ostomies, percutaneous tubes, and continence disorders. Professional responsibilities are carried out through direct patient care, clinical consultation, education, research, and administration.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Utilizes the nursing process when directing or delivering care to patients with WOC needs, including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, and implementation (e.g., coordination of care delivery, health teaching and promotion, consultation), and evaluation
* Utilizes and maintains current physical, psychosocial, clinical assessment, and therapeutic communication skills to determine individual patient needs and expected outcomes
* Participates in committees or task forces related to wound, ostomy, and continence issues
* Provides consultation for individuals with altered skin integrity (e.g., pressure ulcers, draining wounds, fistulae) to develop individualized plans of care and attain expected outcomes
* Provides guidance to staff in implementing protocols to identify, control, or eliminate etiologic factors for skin breakdown, including selection of appropriate support surfaces
* As applicable, with a physician's order, provides appropriate debridement of devitalized tissue (e.g., conservative sharp debridement, silver nitrate (AgNO3) cauterization of nonproliferative wound edges, hypergranulation tissue, or to control minor bleeding)
* Provides appropriate education to patients, caregivers, and staff regarding skin care, wound management, care of percutaneous tubes, and draining wound/fistulae management
* Validates pressure ulcer data collection for nursing quality indicators (e.g., pressure ulcers and restraint use)
* Provides pre- and postoperative education to patients who are undergoing ostomy surgery (and their families), with consideration of the need for physical and psychological adaptation
* As applicable, marks the stoma site preoperatively by determining the appropriate site for stoma placement with consideration of the patient's anatomical markings, physical capabilities, and lifestyle
* Assesses the stoma and stoma functioning and initiates appropriate procedures for stoma care (e.g., removes rod/sutures, measures/fits a pouching system, teaches care of stoma/peristomal skin and pouch)
* Provides appropriate educational information to patients, including postoperative and discharge instructions about care, referrals, and supply needs.
* Serves as a resource for patients after discharge through telephone consultation or outpatient services
* Identifies risk factors for urinary or fecal continence disorders
* Assesses patients with urinary and/or fecal continence disorders
* Establishes an appropriate management program to include dietary and fluid management; bowel training or stimulated defecation program; bladder retraining, prompted voiding, or a scheduled voiding program; pelvic muscle reeducation without biofeedback; indwelling catheter management; recommendations regarding containment/absorptive products and devices and skin care; and education and counseling for patients/caregivers.
* Identifies patients requiring referral for assessment/management of complex urinary or fecal continence disorders.
* Participates in developing and implementing procedures and protocols, based on current national guidelines, to deliver care to patients with the following: Urinary or intestinal disorders resulting in the need for an ostomy; Conditions requiring wound management; Impaired or altered skin integrity; Urinary and/or fecal continence issues
* Assists the nursing and medical staff in maintaining current knowledge and competence in WOC care by providing the following: Formal or informal continuing education programs; Clinical rounds; Lunch and learn sessions; Orientation sessions; Collaborative practice committees; Nursing councils
* Attends continuing education programs related to WOC nursing to maintain current knowledge and skills
* Collaborates with leadership and multidisciplinary clinical practice teams to establish protocols which support best practices to achieve optimal clinical benefits for patients needing WOC care.
* Maintains and submits required activity and statistical reports to the appropriate department supervisor
* Contributes to the selection of cost-effective supplies and equipment related to WOC care, which might need to be individualized for different units/departments.
* Participates in policy review and development as it relates to wound, skin care and ostomies.
* Collaborates with frontline managers and staff on data collection including prevalence studies and the review of reports related to hospital acquired pressure injuries for purposes of determining accuracy, recommending interventions and educational opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
* Bachelor's degree in Nursing or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree
* Graduation from a WOCN-accredited wound, ostomy and continence (WOC) nursing education program, or satisfactory completion of an accredited program within 18 months after assuming the position OR Completion and certification from a WCC, OMS program-Wound Care Certified and Ostomy Management Specialist
* Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
* Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
* Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
* Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
* CPR certification
* Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Preferred
* MSN
* Two to four years of recent, relevant nursing experience
* Current certification in tri-specialty (CWOCN) by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board
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
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
Allegheny Health Network
Job Description :
St. Vincent Hospital
St. Vincent Hospital is a Magnet-designated hospital for excellence in nursing, serving the people in the Lake Erie region since 1875 with a quality of care and service second to none!
Allegheny Health Network
At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
The hospital-based Wound Ostomy Nurse serves as a clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems such as acute and chronic wounds (e.g., complex draining wounds, fistulae, pressure ulcers, vascular ulcers), ostomies, percutaneous tubes, and continence disorders. Professional responsibilities are carried out through direct patient care, clinical consultation, education, research, and administration.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Utilizes the nursing process when directing or delivering care to patients with WOC needs, including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, and implementation (e.g., coordination of care delivery, health teaching and promotion, consultation), and evaluation
* Utilizes and maintains current physical, psychosocial, clinical assessment, and therapeutic communication skills to determine individual patient needs and expected outcomes
* Participates in committees or task forces related to wound, ostomy, and continence issues
* Provides consultation for individuals with altered skin integrity (e.g., pressure ulcers, draining wounds, fistulae) to develop individualized plans of care and attain expected outcomes
* Provides guidance to staff in implementing protocols to identify, control, or eliminate etiologic factors for skin breakdown, including selection of appropriate support surfaces
* As applicable, with a physician's order, provides appropriate debridement of devitalized tissue (e.g., conservative sharp debridement, silver nitrate (AgNO3) cauterization of nonproliferative wound edges, hypergranulation tissue, or to control minor bleeding)
* Provides appropriate education to patients, caregivers, and staff regarding skin care, wound management, care of percutaneous tubes, and draining wound/fistulae management
* Validates pressure ulcer data collection for nursing quality indicators (e.g., pressure ulcers and restraint use)
* Provides pre- and postoperative education to patients who are undergoing ostomy surgery (and their families), with consideration of the need for physical and psychological adaptation
* As applicable, marks the stoma site preoperatively by determining the appropriate site for stoma placement with consideration of the patient's anatomical markings, physical capabilities, and lifestyle
* Assesses the stoma and stoma functioning and initiates appropriate procedures for stoma care (e.g., removes rod/sutures, measures/fits a pouching system, teaches care of stoma/peristomal skin and pouch)
* Provides appropriate educational information to patients, including postoperative and discharge instructions about care, referrals, and supply needs.
* Serves as a resource for patients after discharge through telephone consultation or outpatient services
* Identifies risk factors for urinary or fecal continence disorders
* Assesses patients with urinary and/or fecal continence disorders
* Establishes an appropriate management program to include dietary and fluid management; bowel training or stimulated defecation program; bladder retraining, prompted voiding, or a scheduled voiding program; pelvic muscle reeducation without biofeedback; indwelling catheter management; recommendations regarding containment/absorptive products and devices and skin care; and education and counseling for patients/caregivers.
* Identifies patients requiring referral for assessment/management of complex urinary or fecal continence disorders.
* Participates in developing and implementing procedures and protocols, based on current national guidelines, to deliver care to patients with the following: Urinary or intestinal disorders resulting in the need for an ostomy; Conditions requiring wound management; Impaired or altered skin integrity; Urinary and/or fecal continence issues
* Assists the nursing and medical staff in maintaining current knowledge and competence in WOC care by providing the following: Formal or informal continuing education programs; Clinical rounds; Lunch and learn sessions; Orientation sessions; Collaborative practice committees; Nursing councils
* Attends continuing education programs related to WOC nursing to maintain current knowledge and skills
* Collaborates with leadership and multidisciplinary clinical practice teams to establish protocols which support best practices to achieve optimal clinical benefits for patients needing WOC care.
* Maintains and submits required activity and statistical reports to the appropriate department supervisor
* Contributes to the selection of cost-effective supplies and equipment related to WOC care, which might need to be individualized for different units/departments.
* Participates in policy review and development as it relates to wound, skin care and ostomies.
* Collaborates with frontline managers and staff on data collection including prevalence studies and the review of reports related to hospital acquired pressure injuries for purposes of determining accuracy, recommending interventions and educational opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
* Bachelor's degree in Nursing or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree
* Graduation from a WOCN-accredited wound, ostomy and continence (WOC) nursing education program, or satisfactory completion of an accredited program within 18 months after assuming the position OR Completion and certification from a WCC, OMS program-Wound Care Certified and Ostomy Management Specialist
* Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
* Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
* Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
* Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
* CPR certification
* Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Preferred
* MSN
* Two to four years of recent, relevant nursing experience
* Current certification in tri-specialty (CWOCN) by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board
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
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Registered Nurse-Wound Ostomy-St. Vincent Hospital-Casual
16503 Erie, Pennsylvania
Highmark Health
Posted today
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**Company :**
Allegheny Health Network
**Job Description :**
**St. Vincent Hospital**
St. Vincent Hospital is a Magnet®-designated hospital for excellence in nursing, serving the people in the Lake Erie region since 1875 with a quality of care and service second to none!
**Allegheny Health Network**
At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
The hospital-based Wound Ostomy Nurse serves as a clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems such as acute and chronic wounds (e.g., complex draining wounds, fistulae, pressure ulcers, vascular ulcers), ostomies, percutaneous tubes, and continence disorders. Professional responsibilities are carried out through direct patient care, clinical consultation, education, research, and administration.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Utilizes the nursing process when directing or delivering care to patients with WOC needs, including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, and implementation (e.g., coordination of care delivery, health teaching and promotion, consultation), and evaluation
+ Utilizes and maintains current physical, psychosocial, clinical assessment, and therapeutic communication skills to determine individual patient needs and expected outcomes
+ Participates in committees or task forces related to wound, ostomy, and continence issues
+ Provides consultation for individuals with altered skin integrity (e.g., pressure ulcers, draining wounds, fistulae) to develop individualized plans of care and attain expected outcomes
+ Provides guidance to staff in implementing protocols to identify, control, or eliminate etiologic factors for skin breakdown, including selection of appropriate support surfaces
+ As applicable, with a physician's order, provides appropriate debridement of devitalized tissue (e.g., conservative sharp debridement, silver nitrate (AgNO3) cauterization of nonproliferative wound edges, hypergranulation tissue, or to control minor bleeding)
+ Provides appropriate education to patients, caregivers, and staff regarding skin care, wound management, care of percutaneous tubes, and draining wound/fistulae management
+ Validates pressure ulcer data collection for nursing quality indicators (e.g., pressure ulcers and restraint use)
+ Provides pre- and postoperative education to patients who are undergoing ostomy surgery (and their families), with consideration of the need for physical and psychological adaptation
+ As applicable, marks the stoma site preoperatively by determining the appropriate site for stoma placement with consideration of the patient's anatomical markings, physical capabilities, and lifestyle
+ Assesses the stoma and stoma functioning and initiates appropriate procedures for stoma care (e.g., removes rod/sutures, measures/fits a pouching system, teaches care of stoma/peristomal skin and pouch)
+ Provides appropriate educational information to patients, including postoperative and discharge instructions about care, referrals, and supply needs.
+ Serves as a resource for patients after discharge through telephone consultation or outpatient services
+ Identifies risk factors for urinary or fecal continence disorders
+ Assesses patients with urinary and/or fecal continence disorders
+ Establishes an appropriate management program to include dietary and fluid management; bowel training or stimulated defecation program; bladder retraining, prompted voiding, or a scheduled voiding program; pelvic muscle reeducation without biofeedback; indwelling catheter management; recommendations regarding containment/absorptive products and devices and skin care; and education and counseling for patients/caregivers.
+ Identifies patients requiring referral for assessment/management of complex urinary or fecal continence disorders.
+ Participates in developing and implementing procedures and protocols, based on current national guidelines, to deliver care to patients with the following: Urinary or intestinal disorders resulting in the need for an ostomy; Conditions requiring wound management; Impaired or altered skin integrity; Urinary and/or fecal continence issues
+ Assists the nursing and medical staff in maintaining current knowledge and competence in WOC care by providing the following: Formal or informal continuing education programs; Clinical rounds; Lunch and learn sessions; Orientation sessions; Collaborative practice committees; Nursing councils
+ Attends continuing education programs related to WOC nursing to maintain current knowledge and skills
+ Collaborates with leadership and multidisciplinary clinical practice teams to establish protocols which support best practices to achieve optimal clinical benefits for patients needing WOC care.
+ Maintains and submits required activity and statistical reports to the appropriate department supervisor
+ Contributes to the selection of cost-effective supplies and equipment related to WOC care, which might need to be individualized for different units/departments.
+ Participates in policy review and development as it relates to wound, skin care and ostomies.
+ Collaborates with frontline managers and staff on data collection including prevalence studies and the review of reports related to hospital acquired pressure injuries for purposes of determining accuracy, recommending interventions and educational opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
+ Bachelor's degree in Nursing or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree
+ Graduation from a WOCN-accredited wound, ostomy and continence (WOC) nursing education program, or satisfactory completion of an accredited program within 18 months after assuming the position OR Completion and certification from a WCC, OMS program-Wound Care Certified and Ostomy Management Specialist
+ Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
+ Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
+ Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
+ Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
+ CPR certification
+ Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Preferred
+ MSN
+ Two to four years of recent, relevant nursing experience
+ Current certification in tri-specialty (CWOCN) by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board
**_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
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
Req ID: J
Allegheny Health Network
**Job Description :**
**St. Vincent Hospital**
St. Vincent Hospital is a Magnet®-designated hospital for excellence in nursing, serving the people in the Lake Erie region since 1875 with a quality of care and service second to none!
**Allegheny Health Network**
At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
The hospital-based Wound Ostomy Nurse serves as a clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems such as acute and chronic wounds (e.g., complex draining wounds, fistulae, pressure ulcers, vascular ulcers), ostomies, percutaneous tubes, and continence disorders. Professional responsibilities are carried out through direct patient care, clinical consultation, education, research, and administration.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Utilizes the nursing process when directing or delivering care to patients with WOC needs, including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, and implementation (e.g., coordination of care delivery, health teaching and promotion, consultation), and evaluation
+ Utilizes and maintains current physical, psychosocial, clinical assessment, and therapeutic communication skills to determine individual patient needs and expected outcomes
+ Participates in committees or task forces related to wound, ostomy, and continence issues
+ Provides consultation for individuals with altered skin integrity (e.g., pressure ulcers, draining wounds, fistulae) to develop individualized plans of care and attain expected outcomes
+ Provides guidance to staff in implementing protocols to identify, control, or eliminate etiologic factors for skin breakdown, including selection of appropriate support surfaces
+ As applicable, with a physician's order, provides appropriate debridement of devitalized tissue (e.g., conservative sharp debridement, silver nitrate (AgNO3) cauterization of nonproliferative wound edges, hypergranulation tissue, or to control minor bleeding)
+ Provides appropriate education to patients, caregivers, and staff regarding skin care, wound management, care of percutaneous tubes, and draining wound/fistulae management
+ Validates pressure ulcer data collection for nursing quality indicators (e.g., pressure ulcers and restraint use)
+ Provides pre- and postoperative education to patients who are undergoing ostomy surgery (and their families), with consideration of the need for physical and psychological adaptation
+ As applicable, marks the stoma site preoperatively by determining the appropriate site for stoma placement with consideration of the patient's anatomical markings, physical capabilities, and lifestyle
+ Assesses the stoma and stoma functioning and initiates appropriate procedures for stoma care (e.g., removes rod/sutures, measures/fits a pouching system, teaches care of stoma/peristomal skin and pouch)
+ Provides appropriate educational information to patients, including postoperative and discharge instructions about care, referrals, and supply needs.
+ Serves as a resource for patients after discharge through telephone consultation or outpatient services
+ Identifies risk factors for urinary or fecal continence disorders
+ Assesses patients with urinary and/or fecal continence disorders
+ Establishes an appropriate management program to include dietary and fluid management; bowel training or stimulated defecation program; bladder retraining, prompted voiding, or a scheduled voiding program; pelvic muscle reeducation without biofeedback; indwelling catheter management; recommendations regarding containment/absorptive products and devices and skin care; and education and counseling for patients/caregivers.
+ Identifies patients requiring referral for assessment/management of complex urinary or fecal continence disorders.
+ Participates in developing and implementing procedures and protocols, based on current national guidelines, to deliver care to patients with the following: Urinary or intestinal disorders resulting in the need for an ostomy; Conditions requiring wound management; Impaired or altered skin integrity; Urinary and/or fecal continence issues
+ Assists the nursing and medical staff in maintaining current knowledge and competence in WOC care by providing the following: Formal or informal continuing education programs; Clinical rounds; Lunch and learn sessions; Orientation sessions; Collaborative practice committees; Nursing councils
+ Attends continuing education programs related to WOC nursing to maintain current knowledge and skills
+ Collaborates with leadership and multidisciplinary clinical practice teams to establish protocols which support best practices to achieve optimal clinical benefits for patients needing WOC care.
+ Maintains and submits required activity and statistical reports to the appropriate department supervisor
+ Contributes to the selection of cost-effective supplies and equipment related to WOC care, which might need to be individualized for different units/departments.
+ Participates in policy review and development as it relates to wound, skin care and ostomies.
+ Collaborates with frontline managers and staff on data collection including prevalence studies and the review of reports related to hospital acquired pressure injuries for purposes of determining accuracy, recommending interventions and educational opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
+ Bachelor's degree in Nursing or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree
+ Graduation from a WOCN-accredited wound, ostomy and continence (WOC) nursing education program, or satisfactory completion of an accredited program within 18 months after assuming the position OR Completion and certification from a WCC, OMS program-Wound Care Certified and Ostomy Management Specialist
+ Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
+ Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
+ Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
+ Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
+ CPR certification
+ Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Preferred
+ MSN
+ Two to four years of recent, relevant nursing experience
+ Current certification in tri-specialty (CWOCN) by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board
**_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
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Registered Nurse-Wound Ostomy-St. Vincent Hospital-Casual
16503 Erie, Pennsylvania
Highmark Health
Posted 16 days ago
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**Company :**
Allegheny Health Network
**Job Description :**
**St. Vincent Hospital**
St. Vincent Hospital is a Magnet®-designated hospital for excellence in nursing, serving the people in the Lake Erie region since 1875 with a quality of care and service second to none!
**Allegheny Health Network**
At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
The hospital-based Wound Ostomy Nurse serves as a clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems such as acute and chronic wounds (e.g., complex draining wounds, fistulae, pressure ulcers, vascular ulcers), ostomies, percutaneous tubes, and continence disorders. Professional responsibilities are carried out through direct patient care, clinical consultation, education, research, and administration.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Utilizes the nursing process when directing or delivering care to patients with WOC needs, including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, and implementation (e.g., coordination of care delivery, health teaching and promotion, consultation), and evaluation
+ Utilizes and maintains current physical, psychosocial, clinical assessment, and therapeutic communication skills to determine individual patient needs and expected outcomes
+ Participates in committees or task forces related to wound, ostomy, and continence issues
+ Provides consultation for individuals with altered skin integrity (e.g., pressure ulcers, draining wounds, fistulae) to develop individualized plans of care and attain expected outcomes
+ Provides guidance to staff in implementing protocols to identify, control, or eliminate etiologic factors for skin breakdown, including selection of appropriate support surfaces
+ As applicable, with a physician's order, provides appropriate debridement of devitalized tissue (e.g., conservative sharp debridement, silver nitrate (AgNO3) cauterization of nonproliferative wound edges, hypergranulation tissue, or to control minor bleeding)
+ Provides appropriate education to patients, caregivers, and staff regarding skin care, wound management, care of percutaneous tubes, and draining wound/fistulae management
+ Validates pressure ulcer data collection for nursing quality indicators (e.g., pressure ulcers and restraint use)
+ Provides pre- and postoperative education to patients who are undergoing ostomy surgery (and their families), with consideration of the need for physical and psychological adaptation
+ As applicable, marks the stoma site preoperatively by determining the appropriate site for stoma placement with consideration of the patient's anatomical markings, physical capabilities, and lifestyle
+ Assesses the stoma and stoma functioning and initiates appropriate procedures for stoma care (e.g., removes rod/sutures, measures/fits a pouching system, teaches care of stoma/peristomal skin and pouch)
+ Provides appropriate educational information to patients, including postoperative and discharge instructions about care, referrals, and supply needs.
+ Serves as a resource for patients after discharge through telephone consultation or outpatient services
+ Identifies risk factors for urinary or fecal continence disorders
+ Assesses patients with urinary and/or fecal continence disorders
+ Establishes an appropriate management program to include dietary and fluid management; bowel training or stimulated defecation program; bladder retraining, prompted voiding, or a scheduled voiding program; pelvic muscle reeducation without biofeedback; indwelling catheter management; recommendations regarding containment/absorptive products and devices and skin care; and education and counseling for patients/caregivers.
+ Identifies patients requiring referral for assessment/management of complex urinary or fecal continence disorders.
+ Participates in developing and implementing procedures and protocols, based on current national guidelines, to deliver care to patients with the following: Urinary or intestinal disorders resulting in the need for an ostomy; Conditions requiring wound management; Impaired or altered skin integrity; Urinary and/or fecal continence issues
+ Assists the nursing and medical staff in maintaining current knowledge and competence in WOC care by providing the following: Formal or informal continuing education programs; Clinical rounds; Lunch and learn sessions; Orientation sessions; Collaborative practice committees; Nursing councils
+ Attends continuing education programs related to WOC nursing to maintain current knowledge and skills
+ Collaborates with leadership and multidisciplinary clinical practice teams to establish protocols which support best practices to achieve optimal clinical benefits for patients needing WOC care.
+ Maintains and submits required activity and statistical reports to the appropriate department supervisor
+ Contributes to the selection of cost-effective supplies and equipment related to WOC care, which might need to be individualized for different units/departments.
+ Participates in policy review and development as it relates to wound, skin care and ostomies.
+ Collaborates with frontline managers and staff on data collection including prevalence studies and the review of reports related to hospital acquired pressure injuries for purposes of determining accuracy, recommending interventions and educational opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
+ Bachelor's degree in Nursing or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree
+ Graduation from a WOCN-accredited wound, ostomy and continence (WOC) nursing education program, or satisfactory completion of an accredited program within 18 months after assuming the position OR Completion and certification from a WCC, OMS program-Wound Care Certified and Ostomy Management Specialist
+ Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
+ Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
+ Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
+ Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
+ CPR certification
+ Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Preferred
+ MSN
+ Two to four years of recent, relevant nursing experience
+ Current certification in tri-specialty (CWOCN) by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board
**_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
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
Req ID: J
Allegheny Health Network
**Job Description :**
**St. Vincent Hospital**
St. Vincent Hospital is a Magnet®-designated hospital for excellence in nursing, serving the people in the Lake Erie region since 1875 with a quality of care and service second to none!
**Allegheny Health Network**
At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
The hospital-based Wound Ostomy Nurse serves as a clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems such as acute and chronic wounds (e.g., complex draining wounds, fistulae, pressure ulcers, vascular ulcers), ostomies, percutaneous tubes, and continence disorders. Professional responsibilities are carried out through direct patient care, clinical consultation, education, research, and administration.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Utilizes the nursing process when directing or delivering care to patients with WOC needs, including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, and implementation (e.g., coordination of care delivery, health teaching and promotion, consultation), and evaluation
+ Utilizes and maintains current physical, psychosocial, clinical assessment, and therapeutic communication skills to determine individual patient needs and expected outcomes
+ Participates in committees or task forces related to wound, ostomy, and continence issues
+ Provides consultation for individuals with altered skin integrity (e.g., pressure ulcers, draining wounds, fistulae) to develop individualized plans of care and attain expected outcomes
+ Provides guidance to staff in implementing protocols to identify, control, or eliminate etiologic factors for skin breakdown, including selection of appropriate support surfaces
+ As applicable, with a physician's order, provides appropriate debridement of devitalized tissue (e.g., conservative sharp debridement, silver nitrate (AgNO3) cauterization of nonproliferative wound edges, hypergranulation tissue, or to control minor bleeding)
+ Provides appropriate education to patients, caregivers, and staff regarding skin care, wound management, care of percutaneous tubes, and draining wound/fistulae management
+ Validates pressure ulcer data collection for nursing quality indicators (e.g., pressure ulcers and restraint use)
+ Provides pre- and postoperative education to patients who are undergoing ostomy surgery (and their families), with consideration of the need for physical and psychological adaptation
+ As applicable, marks the stoma site preoperatively by determining the appropriate site for stoma placement with consideration of the patient's anatomical markings, physical capabilities, and lifestyle
+ Assesses the stoma and stoma functioning and initiates appropriate procedures for stoma care (e.g., removes rod/sutures, measures/fits a pouching system, teaches care of stoma/peristomal skin and pouch)
+ Provides appropriate educational information to patients, including postoperative and discharge instructions about care, referrals, and supply needs.
+ Serves as a resource for patients after discharge through telephone consultation or outpatient services
+ Identifies risk factors for urinary or fecal continence disorders
+ Assesses patients with urinary and/or fecal continence disorders
+ Establishes an appropriate management program to include dietary and fluid management; bowel training or stimulated defecation program; bladder retraining, prompted voiding, or a scheduled voiding program; pelvic muscle reeducation without biofeedback; indwelling catheter management; recommendations regarding containment/absorptive products and devices and skin care; and education and counseling for patients/caregivers.
+ Identifies patients requiring referral for assessment/management of complex urinary or fecal continence disorders.
+ Participates in developing and implementing procedures and protocols, based on current national guidelines, to deliver care to patients with the following: Urinary or intestinal disorders resulting in the need for an ostomy; Conditions requiring wound management; Impaired or altered skin integrity; Urinary and/or fecal continence issues
+ Assists the nursing and medical staff in maintaining current knowledge and competence in WOC care by providing the following: Formal or informal continuing education programs; Clinical rounds; Lunch and learn sessions; Orientation sessions; Collaborative practice committees; Nursing councils
+ Attends continuing education programs related to WOC nursing to maintain current knowledge and skills
+ Collaborates with leadership and multidisciplinary clinical practice teams to establish protocols which support best practices to achieve optimal clinical benefits for patients needing WOC care.
+ Maintains and submits required activity and statistical reports to the appropriate department supervisor
+ Contributes to the selection of cost-effective supplies and equipment related to WOC care, which might need to be individualized for different units/departments.
+ Participates in policy review and development as it relates to wound, skin care and ostomies.
+ Collaborates with frontline managers and staff on data collection including prevalence studies and the review of reports related to hospital acquired pressure injuries for purposes of determining accuracy, recommending interventions and educational opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
+ Bachelor's degree in Nursing or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree
+ Graduation from a WOCN-accredited wound, ostomy and continence (WOC) nursing education program, or satisfactory completion of an accredited program within 18 months after assuming the position OR Completion and certification from a WCC, OMS program-Wound Care Certified and Ostomy Management Specialist
+ Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
+ Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
+ Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
+ Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
+ CPR certification
+ Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Preferred
+ MSN
+ Two to four years of recent, relevant nursing experience
+ Current certification in tri-specialty (CWOCN) by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board
**_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
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
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Physician - Emergency Medicine - Up to $50K Sign On Bonus! - Ascension St. Vincent Jennings
47265 North Vernon, Indiana
Vituity
Posted 11 days ago
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Up to $50K Sign On Bonus - North Vernon, IN - Seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians
Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact
Vituity's ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be - on your patients.
Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100% physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners. As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities. Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 6,000 Vituity clinicians. At Vituity we've cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call "culture of brilliance." Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.
Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 475 sites across the country, serving 9 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.
The Opportunity
- Up to $50K sign on bonus for qualified candidates.
- Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Emergency Medicine or Family Practice physicians.
- Current IN state license is a plus.
- Opportunity to work at multiple sites within the Ascension Health System.
The Practice
Ascension St. Vincent Jennings Hospital - North Vernon, Indiana
- Part of Ascension, a national, non-profit health system comprised of more than 2,600 sites of care in 19 sites and the District of Columbia.
- 25-bed critical access hospital with a walk-in care clinic and an annual volume of +9,000.
- Ascension St. Vincent Jennings is a destination for specialty care including ENT procedures, rehabilitation services, and senior services.
The Community
- Rural, community orientated environment with museums, antique stores and local art events.
- Below average cost of living.
- Close to Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge and Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge, with plenty of hiking opportunities.
- A short drive from Indianapolis, where you can find art museums and cultural events for a day trip or weekend getaway.
Benefits & Beyond*
Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.
- Superior Health Plan Options.
- Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more.
- Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions.
- Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth.
- Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus.
- EAP, travel assistance, and identify theft included.
- Student loan refinancing discounts.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives including LGBTQ+ History, Dia de los Muertos Celebration, Money Management/Money Relationship, and more.
- Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees.
We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.
Vituity appreciates differences; our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our organization. Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.
*Visa status applicants benefits vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.
Applicants only. No agencies please.
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