195 jobs found in danbury

Summary: Provides professional care to patients utilizing the nursing process in collaboration with other health care team members. Works on a per diem basis. Responsibilities: 1. Provides assessment of physical, emotional socio-economic needs and environmental needs of patients and their families. 2. Identification of problems utililizing patient data base, nursing process and physician's plan of treatment. 3. Develops a plan of care and interprets to the patient and family the implications of the diagnosis and the nature of treatment consistent with the physician's plan of treatment. 4. Observes, evaluates and reports to the physician the patient's physical and emotional condition; reaction to drugs or treatments. Interprets to the physician social and physical factors in the environment, which affect physical care. 5. Assesses health status through observation, interview and analysis. Counsels families in basic principles of wellness and applies information...

Summary: Maintains the cleanliness of patient and hospital facilities for the best and safest health care at the hospital. Maintains a safer and clean environment in a cost-effective. Responsibilities: 1. Cleans patient rooms, hallways, operating rooms, clinical and non-clinical areas. 2. Removes trash and cardboard from the Hospital to compactors. 3. Removes bio hazardous materials using proper handling, transport, and storage techniques to appropriate containers. 4. Cleans patient and family waiting areas. 5. Distributes linens to patient wings and removes dirty linens at New Milford Hospital only. 6. Sets up rooms for meetings when assigned. 7. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 8. Performs other duties as assigned. Other information: This position requires a High School Diploma or GED. 0-3 months of job related experience preferred. Understand and speak conversational English to comprehend basic direction from...

Summary: Maintains the cleanliness of patient and hospital facilities for the best and safest health care at the hospital. Maintains a safer and clean environment in a cost-effective. Responsibilities: 1. Cleans patient rooms, hallways, operating rooms, clinical and non-clinical areas. 2. Removes trash and cardboard from the Hospital to compactors. 3. Removes bio hazardous materials using proper handling, transport, and storage techniques to appropriate containers. 4. Cleans patient and family waiting areas. 5. Distributes linens to patient wings and removes dirty linens at New Milford Hospital only. 6. Sets up rooms for meetings when assigned. 7. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 8. Performs other duties as assigned. Other information: This position requires a High School Diploma or GED. 0-3 months of job related experience preferred. Understand and speak conversational English to comprehend basic direction from...

Summary: Provides coding, billing and documentation auditing and education to physician practices and billing staff. Responsibilities: 1. Conducts high volume internal audits of physician practice medical records for coding, billing and documentation for WCMG. 2. Conducts medical coding education sessions for WCMG physician practices coding and billing staff. 3. Conducts appropriate educations for physicians, NNPs and other clinicians providing professional services for WCMG. Reinforce proper coding, documentation and billing consistent with WCMG policies, State and Federal regulatory and reimbursement guidelines, maintain compliance while optimizing appropriate revenue opportunities. 4. Research CMS and NGS Medicare regulations, guidelines, bulletins and other publications for impact to professional services. Monitor listservs such as CMS, Medicare, NGS, AAPC etc and third party payers for coding and billing guidelines and regulations; and professional peer...

Summary: Assists the Emergency Department team by providing quality patient care, working under the direction and supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. Prepares patients for exam, maintains communication with RN's and ED Providers regarding patient status changes, transports patients to testing and other units, performs and documents phlebotomy, EKGs, blood sugars, bladder scans and other care as directed and within the scope of certifications and training, ensures patient satisfaction by providing constant communications with patients and their families, ensures treatment areas are appropriately stocked and equipment is available and in proper working order, works proactively with other team members to maintain department through-put. Responsibilities: 1. Assists in the preparation of the treatment area, which includes the checking and maintaining of stock and supplies in their assigned areas. 2. Prepares patients for exam- undresses patient, positions...

Summary: Provides assistance with patient care activities and other unit tasks under the general supervision of licensed professional staff and as directed by the manager. Responsibilities: 1. Provides physical care to assigned patients and performs technical skills such as point of care (POC) testing. 2. Implements nursing orders promptly and adequately with an understanding of the purpose of each. 3. Follows policy and procedure for assigned patient care activities, including unit specific equipment & 4. Provides patient comfort by positioning, extra bathing, straightening linens, putting personal articles within  reach with courtesy and responsiveness. 5. Provides for patient safety through preventative measures (i.e. side rails, restraints, bed/chair exit alarm, and  hourly rounding). 6. Enters all data into the computer system as applicable. 7. Communicates all patient and visitor information & observations to the appropriate person. 8....

Summary: Provides professional care and assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. Provides care to these patients utilizing the nursing process in collaboration with other health care team members. Required: State of CT RN license. One year of current medical/surgical experience preferred. Hours: 36 control hours Shift: 12 hour shifts 7:00pm - 7:30am with weekends as required Responsibilities: 1. Performs assessments in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological & cognitive status. 2. Formulates a goal directed plan of care which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis & patient outcomes. 3. Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner. 4. Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources. 5. Evaluates effectiveness of care given and patient progression toward...

Summary: Provides clerical support, coordinates general unit activity and communicates clearly with all disciplines. Assists with patient care activities and other tasks on the unit. Responsibilities: 1. Assesses and performs clerical needs of the unit & unit management in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent & continuous manner. 2. Answers phones, call bell and interacts with visitors, patients & staff members in an efficient & courteous manner. 3. Provides input to charge nurse/clinical leader/manager with unit staffing process. 4. Organizes and maintains patient records. 5. Manages and maintains various unit supplies within budgetary constraints. 6. Prepares and maintains charts for all patients insuring confidentiality for patients & their families at all times. 7. Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. 8. Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all health care team...

Summary: Reports to Director of Clinical Trials or Clinical Research Nurse Lead: Collaborates with departmental leadership and research staff in the coordination of all aspects of clinical research studies. Responsibilities include; patient screening and recruitment, coordination of care of the research patient, protocol implementation, data collection and query resolution, and submission to the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Coordinates studies in Oncology therapeutic areas. Functions independently in a clinical research setting and responsible for the complete coordination of assigned clinical research protocols from national research agencies and pharmaceutical corporations Responsibilities: Major Accountabilities: 1. Screens patients for study participation e.g. reviews medical record, collaborates with medical & research staff, etc. and procures informed consent. 2. Maintains accurate and thorough documentation on all source documents and case report...

Summary: Provides assistance with patient care activities and other unit tasks under the general supervision of licensed professional staff and as directed by the manager. Responsibilities: 1. Provides physical care to assigned patients and performs technical skills such as point of care (POC) testing. 2. Implements nursing orders promptly and adequately with an understanding of the purpose of each. 3. Follows policy and procedure for assigned patient care activities, including unit specific equipment & 4. Provides patient comfort by positioning, extra bathing, straightening linens, putting personal articles within  reach with courtesy and responsiveness. 5. Provides for patient safety through preventative measures (i.e. side rails, restraints, bed/chair exit alarm, and  hourly rounding). 6. Enters all data into the computer system as applicable. 7. Communicates all patient and visitor information & observations to the appropriate person. 8....

Summary: Provides assistance with patient care activities and other unit tasks under the general supervision of licensed professional staff and as directed by the manager. Responsibilities: 1. Provides physical care to assigned patients and performs technical skills such as point of care (POC) testing. 2. Implements nursing orders promptly and adequately with an understanding of the purpose of each. 3. Follows policy and procedure for assigned patient care activities, including unit specific equipment & 4. Provides patient comfort by positioning, extra bathing, straightening linens, putting personal articles within  reach with courtesy and responsiveness. 5. Provides for patient safety through preventative measures (i.e. side rails, restraints, bed/chair exit alarm, and  hourly rounding). 6. Enters all data into the computer system as applicable. 7. Communicates all patient and visitor information & observations to the appropriate person. 8....

Summary: Provides professional care and assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. Provides care to these patients utilizing the nursing process in collaboration with other health care team members. Required: State of CT RN license and a minimum of two years operating room experience or recent completion of Periop 101. Hours: Per diem Shift: Monday - Friday variable shifts Responsibilities: 1. Performs assessments in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological & cognitive status. 2. Formulates a goal directed plan of care which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis & patient outcomes. 3. Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner. 4. Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources. 5. Evaluates effectiveness of care given and patient progression toward...

Summary: Achieve the physical, mental and social well being of the client within Agency policy. Supports utilization of medical resources through application of clinical expertise. Monitors clinical, functional and financial outcomes. Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any) and caregiver. Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners as appropriate related to the current home health plan of care. Responsibilities: 1. Assessment of physical, emotional, socio-economic needs and environmental needs of patients and their families. 2. Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care. Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners as appropriate. 3. Develops, implements and...

Summary: To perform scrub duties and assist in the nursing care of the surgical patient before, during and after the surgical procedure. Responsibilities: 1. Provides a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for the surgical patient. 2. Applies the knowledge of normal pathological anatomy and physiology & the actions of pharmocologic agents in order to individualize patient care. 3. Applies priciples of asepsis in a knowlegeable manner to provide optimum patient care. This includes respect of the patient's right to privacy, dignity and confidentiality. 4. Prepares and knows the specific uses of all equipment & supplies used for surgical procedures. Demonstates knowledge of the step by step progress of specific surgical procedures & display dexterity in the use of the required instumentation. 5. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon in order to expedite the procedure, thus minimizing the patient's exposure to surgical and anesthetic stress. 6....

Summary: The Clinical Care Coordinator - Unit is responsible for providing direction and leadership to the clinical team regarding the patient level of care and discharge transition plan. Acts as principal liaison between emergency services, surgical services, nursing, finance, physicians, utilization review and medical records to ensure appropriate status is assigned. Assures patient progression of care is efficient and transition plans are executed to the appropriate level within the care continuum. Provides clinically based concurrent review of the medical record to assess and procure accurate and complete documentation of the patients' diagnoses and procedures. Ensures documentation accurately reflects quality of care, severity of illness and risk of mortality to support correct coding, reimbursement, and quality initiatives. Responsibilities: 1. Coordinates and directs level of care appropriateness from admission and continuing throughout the entire stay. Uses...

Summary: Appropriately analyzes and codes complex out-patient records. High level expertise in coding and documentation guidelines, co-morbidity condition and major co-morbidity condition, extensive knowledge of CPT and LCD for appropriate reimbursement and compliance. Responsibilities: 1. Performs ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM diagnostic and current procedural terminology procedural coding to maintain an accurate database and ensure accurate coding at minimum accuracy rate of 95%. 2. Applies knowledge of ambulatory payment classification reimbursement for procedure coding, current procedural terminology guidelines, ICD 10 Coding guidelines and knowledge of local coverage determination's for medical necessity and use of modifiers. 3. Performs E/M (Evaluation Management) coding for physician and facility with a minimum accuracy of 95%. 4. Communicates with physicians to clarify the diagnoses / procedures for accuracy of ambulatory assignment and for medical necessity. 5....

Summary: Provides clinical leadership and expertise in COVID19 illness. This position is accountable for assuring quality medical care for employees within the workplace. Assists with tracing and coordinates monitoring, disability and testing of exposed employees. Responsibilities: 1. Provides clinical leadership and expertise in COVID 19 infection-prevention, disability, testing and tracing 2. Assesses, monitors and implements supportive nursing care, health counseling and education to patients related to COVID19 exposure 3. Assists with initial exposure tracing with the assistance of department managers and department team members. At the time of tracer, the RN will assess and document symptoms of active COVID19 illness, for those employees who are symptomatic 4. Conducts daily active monitoring, delegated supervision and case management phone calls to exposed healthcare workers. Communicates new disability as well as names of employees who are cleared...

Summary: Provides services that identify, prevent, remediate and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain. Evaluates and analyzes patients and therapeutic application, physical and chemical agents, exercise, instruction to patient/family and other procedures. Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any) and caregiver. Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the health plan of care and other health care practitioners as appropriate related to the current home health plan of care. Responsibilities: 1. Performs physical therapy assessment including functional limitations, rooms, capabilities, mobility status, endurance status, ADL status. 2. Identifies patient and family needs for other home health services and refers for same when needed. 3. Provides services that are ordered by the physician as...

Summary: Brings patients to and from their designated testing centers, delivers equipment to the nursing floors, and removes/delivers blood products or sterile supplies. Responsibilities: 1. Transports designated in-patients and out-patients. 2. Assists in maintaining a safe and orderly work environment. 3. Participates in setting and attaining department goals. 4. Maintains confidentiality of all aspects of patients and their families at all times. 5. Utilizes communication skills effectively with patients, families, visitors, medical staff and hospital personnel. 6. Keeps current regarding job related duties through required inservice education and staff meetings. 7. Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all health care staff, patients & significant others. 8. Assertively seeks guidance and direction as needed. 9. Provides coverage for Code 99's. 10. Serves as dispatcher as needed. 11. Applies basic trapeze set ups...

Summary: The Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Rehabilitation - is responsible for facilitating the training of patients with pulmonary disease in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities of the program include instructing patients with how to live with chronic disease providing education and exercise. Responsibilities: Provides pulmonary rehab program education and exercise classes either group or 1:1 two times per week for 6 weeks Oversees the alumni maintenance exercise program offered 3 times per week Provides airway clearance 1:1 sessions per physician order Performs 6 Minute Walk Tests Fulfills all compliance and database responsibilities related to this position Performs other duties as assigned by Department leadership Other information: •Minimum of Associates Degree in Respiratory Care •Minimum of 3 years job related experience •Registered Respiratory Therapist •State of Ct License as Respiratory Care Practitioner •BLS for health care...