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  • Date Posted:09/19/2023
  • Employment Type:Full time
  • Shift:Day shift
  • Department:Penobscot Primary Care

Description

0NC04:

Penobscot Valley Hospital is seeking a qualified candidate for a RN Nurse Coordinator position in our Physician Practice office.

The RN Nurse Coordinator will work across healthcare disciplines to assist in vaccine coordination, patient triage, and care management. The RN Nurse  Coordinator will work collaboratively with the providers and clinical staff to develop data processes/analysis for timely and efficient patient triage, case management, vaccine coordination to promote vaccine confidence for our communities and surrounding areas. The skills required include the ability to establish professional relationships, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to assess patient care needs, be knowledgeable of the COVID-19 disease process, the trajectory of the illness, and standard of care for the illness.

JOB FUNCTIONS

 

  1. Interviews patient and obtain demographic and insurance information accurately.
  2. Verify insurance eligibility and collect patient portion amounts such as co-pays according to the Collection policy.
  3. Attempt collection from self-pay patients and refer them to the financial counselor to see if they qualify for charity care.
  4. Stay within a = to or <5% error rate over a 90 day avg and complete day end review before ending shift each day.

 

  1. Interviews patient and/or family to obtain medical histories and to make an accurate assessment.
  2. Calls for crisis communication if indicated
  3. Communicates and acts as liaison with patient, family, and health professionals in a manner that respects confidentiality and dignity.
  4. Coordinates the needs of the patient with supporting departments and healthcare facilities.
  5. Charts concisely, descriptively and legibly indicating patient’s progress, medical needs or concerns.
  6. Performs nursing procedures safely and effectively.
  7. Creates and updates personalized care plans for patients.
  8. Collaborates with patient’s families, friends, and social support in developing treatment plans.
  9. Interacting with healthcare providers to facilitate patient treatments.
  10. Instructing and educating patients on procedures, healthcare provider instructions, and referrals.
  11. Conducting regular follow-ups with patients to evaluate progress, promote continuity of care, and ensure improved health outcomes.
  12. Demonstrates understanding of and adheres to the practices infection control policies.
  13. Demonstrates compliance with exiting standards and policies.
  14. Obtains vital signs and weight in a customer-oriented manner. Records chief complaint or reason for visit. Reviews medication list, allergies, and updates family, social, past medical and surgical history. Informs provider of meaningful use needs of patient, such as mammogram, eye exam, etc.
  15. Assists provider in examinations. Assist with immunizations.
  16. Gives instructions to patients as instructed by provider.
  17. Assures cleanliness of exam rooms after patient visits and practices Standard Precautions.
  18. Provides telephone support using appropriate telephone technique.
  19. Receives and processes messages accurately and promptly. Screens urgent calls and keeps provider informed.
  20. Maintains supplies for the clinic, reorders and stocks.
  21. Insures supplies and medications are stored according to practice standard and checks for outdates. Transports instruments in Bio hazard container for reprocessing.
  22. Notifies secretary of diagnostic studies and referrals as requested by provider. Has scheduling knowledge and able to assist secretary if necessary.
  23. Maintains clinical patient records. Reviews patient record before scheduled visit.
  24. Participates in prescription renewals for patients.
  25. Participates in gathering data for quality measures.
  26. Insures all equipment is in proper working order and included in the Preventative Maintenance Program.
  27. Annually participates in policy and procedure review of the practice and proposes changes as needed.

 

Quality Improvement

Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence.

As an employee of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested.  When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital’s response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so.

 

 

 

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, with a bachelor’s degree preferred.

Current state license as a registered nurse. Current Basic Life Support certification.

Minimum of two years of work experience as a registered nurse. Current case management and triage experience preferred.

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office).  Excellent communication skills.  Professional appearance and demeanor. Must have demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care to all age groups. Must be able to make appropriate professional decisions quickly.

Benefits

PVH has a Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan and pays a portion of the cost of the health plan, dental, basic life, and disability insurance for employees with 30+ authorized hours, and provides partial subsidy for dependent health insurance. Part-time employees are offered dental, life, and disability coverage and are eligible to participate in the health insurance plan. Other benefits include a 403(b) plan and earned time off accrual.

  • Date Posted:09/19/2023
  • Employment Type:Full time
  • Shift:Day shift
  • Department:Penobscot Primary Care

Description

2DS05:

PVH employment application required. All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical

Penobscot Valley Hospital is looking for a Clinic Secretary to fill our full time position.

Position: non-exempt, union, hourly rate.

 

Provides clerical support to the clinic services. Schedules patient visits, follow-up visits, testing procedures and surgery if requested.

 

JOB FUNCTIONS

 

  1. Schedules appointments appropriately following guidelines established by the physician.

 

  1. Interviews patient and obtain demographic and insurance information accurately.

3. Verify insurance eligibility and collect patient portion amounts such as co-pays according to the Collection policy.

4. Attempt collection from self-pay patients and refer them to the financial counselor to see if they qualify for charity care.

5. Stay within a = to or <5% error rate over a 90 day avg and complete day end review before ending shift each day.

  1. Direct patient / family to appropriate departments for additional studies; lab, x-ray, etc.

 

  1. Schedules patients for follow-up studies / appointments.

 

  1. Files data into the patient medical record.

 

  1. Input charges after each clinic.

 

  1. May be required to type some dictation as needed.

 

  1. May be required to work in other offices included in the Physician Practices.

 

Quality Improvement

Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence.

As an employee of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested.  When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital’s response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent. Verbal and written communication skills. Ability to maintain professionalism in a demanding environment.

Knowledge of medical terminology.  Ability to problem solve, coordinate multiple requests and tasks at one time, excellent communication skills with medical providers and patients.

Benefits

PVH has a Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan and pays a portion of the cost of our health plan, dental, basic life, and disability insurance for employees with 30+ authorized hours, and provides partial subsidy for dependent health insurance.  Part-time employees are eligible for dental, life, and disability coverage and are eligible to participate in the health insurance plan.  Other benefits include a 403(b) plan and earned time off accrual.

  • Date Posted:02/08/2023
  • Employment Type:Per Diem
  • Shift:Flexible Shifts
  • Department:Occupational Therapy

Description

4TC02:

PVH employment application required.   All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical.

Penobscot Valley Hospital is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist to work per diem in our Rehab Services Department.

This is an “as needed” position utilized to cover gaps in coverage including vacations, leaves of absences, and other instances of unfilled shifts. Per diem employees are required to work a minimum of 3 shifts within a 3 month period.

Provide comprehensive occupational therapy services to aid the patient in the development or restoration of optimal functional status.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Evaluation and treatment conducted per physician referral within O.T. scope of practice in outpatient, inpatient, and swing bed areas of PVH.

 

  1. Evaluation: accurate, complete and age appropriate as per departmental policy.

 

  1. Interpret evaluation results and develop appropriate functional goals.

 

  1. Communicates treatment plan and goals with patient and family. Provides ongoing education as appropriate.

 

  1. Completes ongoing reassessments and discharge assessment (age appropriate) as per department policy.

 

  1. Treatments are performed according to evidence-based practice standards and in accordance with insurance guidelines, clinical policies and procedures.

 

  1. Treatment includes ongoing patient and family education as appropriate.

 

  1. Therapist assesses treatment results and modifies treatment as indicated per patient performance.

 

10 Therapist updates health care team members of current status and any changes in plan.

 

  1. Generates documentation in electronic medical record of patient care activities and additional

documentation as required for billing on date of service.

 

  1. Participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings and family meetings as appropriate.

 

  1. Completes patient charges on date of service.

 

  1. Demonstrates independent judgment to determine alternative solutions to problems. Consults

with others as needed for patient care.

 

  1. Participates in professional development and keeps current on insurance/Medicare rules and

regulations impacting O.T. patient care.

 

  1. Implements appropriate safety procedures for each patient, including Universal Precautions.

 

  1. Identifies and rectifies sources of potential accidents through daily and ongoing inspections.

 

18 Ensures that supplies and equipment are available and in safe working order.

 

  1. Notifies Director of Rehabilitation of unusual occurrences.

 

  1. Therapist demonstrates ability to establish treatment priorities and deal with the most important

areas first.

 

  1. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to implement procedures in event of internal or

external disaster, medical emergency, fire, or other code situation.

 

  1. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to use the S.D.S system (formally M.S.D.S.)

 

  1. Ensures that work area is clean and orderly.

 

  1. Quality Improvement: Actively participates in the Hospital wide Quality Improvement Program,

Actively supports and implements Department specific Quality Improvement initiatives

and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in

service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational

excellence.

  1. Safety/Disaster Management: As an employee of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an      inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested.  When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital’s response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so.

 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.

Current license or license eligible in the state of Maine.

CPR certified or eligible.

Ability to problem solve, effective verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge base to include occupational therapy assessment and treatment for all age groups from pediatric to geriatric.  Valid Maine driver’s license.

Benefits

PVH has a Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan and pays a portion of the cost of our health plan, dental, basic life, and disability insurance for employees with 30+ authorized hours, and provides partial subsidy for dependent health insurance. Part-time employees are eligible to receive dental, life, and disability coverage and are eligible to participate in the health insurance plan.
Other benefits include a 403(b) plan and earned time off accrual.

  • Date Posted:02/08/2023
  • Employment Type:Per Diem
  • Shift:Flexible Shifts
  • Department:Physical Therapy

Description

4TH02:

PVH employment application required.   All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical.

Penobscot Valley Hospital is looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist to work per diem in our Rehab Services Department.

This is an “as needed” position utilized to cover gaps in coverage including vacations, leaves of absences, and other instances of unfilled shifts. Per diem employees are required to work a minimum of 3 shifts within a 3 month period.

To provide each person referred to our service with the opportunity to achieve his/her optimum level of function and to provide quality patient care.

 

JOB FUNCTIONS

 

  1. Evaluate and assess patients physical, social and emotional needs per physician referral.

 

  1. Identify and understand the disease process.

 

  1. Evaluations are accurate, complete and age appropriate per departmental policy.

 

  1. Correlate diagnostic data with patients assessment.

 

  1. Interpret evaluation results and develop appropriate functional goals: short term and long term.

 

  1. Communicates goals and plans with patient and family.

 

  1. Completes discharge assessment. Completes reassessments per departmental policy.

 

  1. Treatment follows a written plan based on completed evaluation results to obtain goals.

 

  1. Treatments are performed according to department policies and procedures.

 

  1. Assess treatment results and modify as needed per patient performance, new or changing diagnostic data, information from physician.

 

  1. Demonstrated ability to establish treatment priorities and deal with the most important areas first.

 

  1. Utilize proper patient safety precautions and universal precautions.

 

  1. Assist in planning appropriate discharge plans, home programs and discharge evaluations.

 

  1. Document all interaction with patients and family, progress/DC notes to physician as needed and all other documents pertaining to patient case.

 

  1. Patient’s performance will be documented using specific and accurate terminology.

 

  1. Communicates patient care activities to health care team.

 

  1. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, utilization review meetings and family meetings as appropriate.

 

  1. Completes documentation required for billing and completes patient charges.

 

  1. Attends in-services as scheduled and shares relevant information with others.

 

  1. Presents in-services inter and intra departmentally as assigned.

 

  1. Provides patient and family education.

 

  1. Participates in community, industrial educational programs as requested, and prepares adequately for them.

 

  1. Participate in the “Job Shadow” program and act as a clinical instructor to P.T. and P.T.A. students as requested.

 

  1. Assist the Director of Physical Therapy in developing and implementing new department programs.

 

  1. Demonstrates independent judgment to determine alternative solutions to problems.

 

  1. Consults with others as needed for patient case and operational procedures.

 

  1. Recognize his/her own therapeutic role in the rehabilitation team.

 

  1. Aware of personal abilities and limitations and seeks guidance as necessary for performance of duties, asks appropriate questions when in doubt.

 

  1. Demonstrates care, consideration, and flexibility with patients, families, coworkers, and others.

 

  1. Gives and receives feedback, constructive criticism appropriately.

 

  1. Communicates effectively with Director of Physical Therapy and staff.

 

  1. Shows support for changes and decisions made.

 

  1. Takes initiative, responsibility and ownership for individual contribution.

 

  1. Relates well with other hospital staff and departments.

 

  1. Uses work time productively

 

  1. Demonstrates cost-consciousness while maintaining highest level of quality.

 

  1. Establish network and seeks information from many sources.

 

  1. Organizes work to meet patient and department priorities.

 

  1. Actively seeks to resolve conflict.

 

  1. Accountable to lead, supervise, develop and implement patient care plans

 

  1. Implements appropriate safety procedures for each patient.

 

  1. Identifies and rectifies sources of potential accidents through daily and ongoing inspections.

 

  1. Utilizes universal precautions at all times.

 

  1. Ensures that supplies and equipment are available and in safe working order.

 

  1. Notifies P.T. Director or House Supervisor of unusual occurrences.

 

  1. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to implement procedures in event of internal or external disaster.

 

  1. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to implement procedures in event of fire.

 

  1. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to use the M.S.D.S.

 

  1. Ensures that work area is clean and orderly

 

Quality Improvement

Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence.

As an employee of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested.  When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital’s response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program, diploma, M.S., or B.S. degree required.

License to practice or eligible to practice in State of Maine.  Valid Maine driver’s license.

Previous patient care experience preferred. CPR/Basic Life Support Certification required.

Benefits

PVH has a Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan and pays a portion of the cost of our health plan, dental, basic life, and disability insurance for employees with 30+ authorized hours, and provides partial subsidy for dependent health insurance. Part-time employees are eligible to receive dental, life, and disability coverage and are eligible to participate in the health insurance plan.
Other benefits include a 403(b) plan and earned time off accrual.

  • Date Posted:01/16/2023
  • Employment Type:Full time
  • Shift:Flexible Shifts
  • Department:Radiology

Description

1XC05:

PVH employment application required. All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical

Positions are full time, 36 hour/week, flexible shift. Call and holiday rotation. Hourly rate, non-exempt, union.

Production of quality radiographs, proper management of patient records and a smooth flow of patients though the imaging department.

JOB FUNCTIONS

 

  1. Able to adjust technical factors and utilize proper shielding and immobilization devices for pediatric patients

 

  1. Utilize proper technical factors and shielding for adolescents and explain procedures in a manner that adolescent patient can understand; questions female patient about chance of pregnancy.

 

  1. Able to alter procedures and technical factors for geriatric patients and explain procedures in a manner that the geriatric patient can understand.

 

  1. Assists Radiologist with fluoroscopic and special procedures

 

  1. Can perform daily Quality Control test

 

  1. Can trouble shoot equipment problems in absence of chief technologist

 

  1. Maintaining supplies and reordering from central supply

 

  1. Cleaning X-ray rooms and disinfecting equipment

 

  1. Cleaning CR/DR – plates/panels

 

  1. Burning of CD’s

 

  1. Faxing and photocopying as needed

 

  1. Clerical duties as needed

 

  1. Properly enters Mammogram statistics into computer

 

  1. Demonstrates ability to operate all x-ray equipment including, Phillips, GE, AMx4 portable and CT scanner.

 

  1. Demonstrates ability to use LoRad MIV unit and perform all aspects of Mammography examination. (Mammo techs only)

 

  1. Assists during biopsy procedures

 

  1. Completes all associated paperwork in a timely manner

 

  1. Has working knowledge of CR/DR Systems

 

  1. Has working knowledge of PACs

 

  1. Exercises proper radiation protection principles

 

  1. Working knowledge of x-ray film digitizer

Quality Improvement

Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence.

As an employee of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested.  When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital’s response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so.

 

Qualifications

Graduate of an AMA-approved radiologic technology school, State of Maine license, registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Our Radiology Tech are asked to have, or to develope, alternate modality to help with coverage in services lines – CT and/or Mammo. Experience preferred but will train for competency.

Must have working knowledge of both X-Ray rooms and fluoroscope, portable x-ray machine, CT Scanner, Bone Densitometer, C-arm, Mammography Equipment, computed radiography, Digital Radiography and PACs film digitizer, photocopier, fax machine, telephones, and hospital computer system.

Benefits

PVH has a Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan and pays a portion of the cost of our health plan, dental, basic life, and disability insurance for employees with 30+ authorized hours, and provides partial subsidy for dependent health insurance.  Part-time employees are eligible for dental, life, and disability coverage and are eligible to participate in the health insurance plan.  Other benefits include a 403(b) plan and earned time off accrual.

  • Date Posted:08/09/2023
  • Employment Type:Per Diem
  • Shift:Flexible Shifts
  • Department:Surgical Service

Description

4SG03

PVH employment application required.   All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical.

Penobscot Valley Hospital is looking for a Surgical Technician to work per diem in our Surgical Services Department.

This is an “as needed” position utilized to cover gaps in coverage including vacations, leaves of absences, and other instances of unfilled shifts. Per diem employees are required to work a minimum of 3 shifts within a 3 month period.
Position: non-exempt, non-union, hourly rate.

To coordinate and provide quality patient care in a surgical setting.
To provide varied support for the Operating Room staff;

JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Communicates changes in patient condition/status to RN and other health care team
members
2. Assist with patient charges, and follow up calls as needed
3. Informs RN regarding any knowledge of patient information relevant to planning of care
4. Assists RN with direct patient care as needed and directed
5. Maintain a safe physical environment for patients, staff and promote wellness
6. Utilizes personal protective equipment at all times
7. Demonstrates safe, effective use of equipment and supplies
8. Reports situations involving questionable safety/legality promptly to nursing manager
9. Demonstrates knowledge of drug administration and effects
10. Participates in central sterile duties
11. Decontaminate dirty instruments using appropriate standards for cleaning and processing
equipment
12. Reassemble instrument trays with proper equipment for the surgical unit and emergency
department
13. Properly operate four sterilizers including troubleshooting of the machines
14. Properly store sterile supplies and stock of all areas of the surgical unit
15. Help break down the operating rooms and clean after each case
16. Participates in duties such as answering telephones, running faxes and copies, monitoring
and ordering OR supplies, and assembling charts
17. Serves on hospital committees and helps assist department manager to review and revise
policies and procedures.

Qualifications

BLS certified or eligible. Graduate of approved school of surgical
technology is required or equivalent training and experience.
Certification preferred.

Benefits

PVH has a Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan and pays a portion of the cost of our health plan, dental, basic life, and disability insurance for employees with 30+ authorized hours, and provides partial subsidy for dependent health insurance. Part-time employees are eligible for dental, life and disability coverage and are eligible to participate in the health insurance plan. Other benefits include a 403(b) plan and earned time off accrual.

 

  • Date Posted:07/24/2023
  • Employment Type:Full time
  • Shift:Day shift
  • Department:Patient Financial Services

Description

0OP01:

Penobscot Valley Hospital is seeking a qualified candidate for a Denial Prevention Specialist position.

This position reports to the Director of Revenue Cycle and is responsible for analyzing third party denials through audits and compliance monitoring in order to prepare relevant reports regarding trends in denials and rejections for leadership review and decision making.  Works with ancillary departments and third party payer provider representatives to identify source of denials and develop processes to eliminate and/or minimize denials and rejections and improve cash flow.

JOB FUNCTIONS

The following are tasks that may be requested depending on the area(s) of focus needed at the time. The focus and direction will be given by the Director of Revenue Cycle and/or the CFO.

  1. Has a thorough understanding of third party payer pre-admission, admission, discharge, and billing requirements. Maintains understanding of third party regulations for appeals and appeal follow-ups. Interprets data from Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) system as it relates to receiving full and proper payments per contractual obligations.
  2. Works denial receivables to bring accounts to resolution; develops strategy for appeal, appeal follow-up and/or reprocessing accounts. May involved contact with patients, insurers, physician offices, or other hospital personnel. When appropriate, applies denial and wrote off codes in the patient accounting system to ensure correct receivable balances.
  3. Creates a statistically valid method of tracking and reporting data (e.g., by payor class, carrier, specific procedure, product line, denial information, etc.) to provide relevant management information for tracking and trending problems and measuring improvement against best practices benchmarks.
  4. Reviews individual denials to determine root cause for why they occurred. Professionally and effectively communicates with third party carriers, vendors, and hospital contacts to promote contractual compliance and reduce denials; recommends corrective and preventative actions and coordinates meetings and training sessions as necessary.  Participates in Revenue Cycle Committee monthly.
  5. Demonstrates solid skills in the RCM and Electronic Medical Record systems and procedures and maintains proficiency in use of report writer applications. Produces ad-hoc reports, and makes recommendations, identifying systematic problems and communicating these to the attention of Revenue Cycle & Fiscal management as appropriate in order to ensure correct and timely payments on a routine basis.
  6. Performs other duties as required.
  1. Quality Improvement – Conducts quality audits as necessary using CPSI, TruBridge and Athena and also actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program. Supports and implements department-specific Quality Improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence.

Emergency/Disaster Management:

As an employee of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested. When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital’s response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so.

 

Qualifications

Three to five years experience with collections follow up with insurance carriers required. Two years minimum experience with electronic billing and payer portals. Thorough understanding of hospital billing and major third party contracts preferred.

Excellent organizational and communication skills required. Ability to prioritize and work within a team is essential. Proficiency with Microsoft Office required and familiarity with CPSI and Athena preferred. Proficient use of computers with typing skills (40 wpm), calculator, scanner/copier/fax, and phones.

High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college and/or classes/seminars related to billing preferred. AAPC CPB certification preferred.

Benefits

PVH has a Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan and pays a portion of the cost of the health plan, dental, basic life, and disability insurance for employees with 30+ authorized hours, and provides partial subsidy for dependent health insurance. Part-time employees are offered dental, life, and disability coverage and are eligible to participate in the health insurance plan. Other benefits include a 403(b) plan and earned time off accrual.

  • Date Posted:10/05/2022
  • Employment Type:Per Diem
  • Shift:Day shift
  • Department:Pharmacy

Description

PC# 4PY02

PVH employment application required.   All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical

This is an “as needed” position utilized to cover gaps in coverage including vacations, leaves of absences, and other instances of unfilled shifts. Per diem employees are required to work a minimum of 3 shifts within a 3 month period.

Delivers pharmaceutical supplies to the clinical areas in a timely and accurate manner. Maintains par levels of inventory in order to respond to orders for medications.  Maintain bar code system to support bed side scanning.

JOB FUNCTIONS

  1. Maintain security over controlled substances.
  1. Repackage bulk medication into unit dose system, and then scan barcode into Evident and Pyxis server.
  1. Maintain stock in emergency drug boxes and floor stock in designated clinical areas.
  1. Print IV labels and label all pre-mixed IV solutions mixed in pharmacy.
  1. Fill and process all medication orders from the emergency room and outpatient areas.
  1. Maintain established par levels of pharmacy stock items.
  1. Purchase and receive stock.
  1. Monitor compliance to group contracts when ordering supplies.
  1. Monitor expiration dates on all stock and supplies.
  1. Conduct monthly inspections and assure proper storage of all inventory – Make corrections when appropriate.
  1. Remove expired inventory and return to the manufacturer for disposal.
  1. Stock Pyxis units.
  1. Pick-up, order, and deliver medications.
  1. Monitor quality control of all medication refrigerators.
  1. Print patient education materials when requested.
  1. Maintain current knowledge of age related data when filling pediatric, adult, and geriatric doses. Demonstrates the ability to recognize normal doses.
  1. Ensure that all repackaging outpatient prescriptions are checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.
  1. Process charges daily.
  1. Upkeep of MSDS sheets / pharmacy.
  1. 340B program tasks as delegated by the Pharmacist, monthly audits/update multipliers/NDC.
  2. Upon receiving Pharmaceutical orders – update cost/NDC/scan into Evident and then scan into pyxis for Bar Code scanning.
  1. Monthly audits for Talyst and Narcotics.
  1. Rasmas – recalls/alerts.
  1. Daily overrides monitoring for ED and MS.
  1. Mapping of meds to T-system.
  1. Prints daily reports from Evident, Pyxis.
  1. Process purchase orders of all inventory materials; verify bills and supply.
  1. Send all invoices of received inventory and documents to account payable.
  1. Check all charges for accuracy; review daily; compare MAR to charges submitted. Corrections will be made at the time the discrepancy is noted.
  1. Maintain outpatient IV clinic calendars, inventory, and IV admixture program.
  1. Perform the tasks necessary for compounding sterile products: appropriate garbing, aseptic technique, hood cleaning, IV room cleaning.
  1. Cleaning and dusting of areas in the pharmacy where medications are stored.
  1. Supply medical practice offices with medications, assure security and proper storage.

 

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; Maine Board of Pharmacy Licensed.  Certified Pharmacy Technician or certified within 18 months of hire date, previous experience in hospital pharmacy preferred. Chemistry, math, biology, and computer skills preferred.

 

 

 

 

Benefits

Per diem employees are eligible to participate in our 403b retirement plan and Earned Time Off (ETO) per diem accrual.

 

  • Date Posted:09/12/2023
  • Employment Type:Full time
  • Shift:7pm - 7am
  • Department:ED-Inpatient

Description

PC #1RN47

PVH employment application required.   All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical

Position is full time, 36 hours, night shifts floating between Emergency and Inpatient as needed.  Hourly rate, non-exempt, union position.

To coordinate and provide quality patient care using the nursing process.

Job Functions

Performs initial age-appropriate nursing assessment.

Complete ongoing age-appropriate reassessments.

Completes discharge assessment to identify patient discharge needs.

Identifies priorities for the delivery of nursing care.

Develops/implements plan of care based on patient needs and physician orders.

Executes appropriate nursing actions to reach patient goals.

Communicates patient care activities to health care team members.

Updates health care team members of current status and any changes in plan.

Documents patient care activities in accordance with established standards and hospital policies and procedures.

Initiates specialty/supplemental nursing notes as appropriate.

Assists with patient charges.

Delivers patient care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures and within the scope of the state Nursing Practice Act.

Maintains a physical environment that provides for patient and staff safety and wellness.

Ensures that supplies and equipment are readily available and in safe working order.

Reports situations involving questionable safety/legality promptly to nursing manager.

Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to implement procedures in event of internal or external disaster.

Demonstrates knowledge of drug administration and effects.

Utilizes appropriate drug reference sources for drug information.

Administers drugs correctly utilizing the “five rights” through med verify.

Evaluates patient response to medications.

Assesses need for patient / family education and provides teaching as indicated.

Completes discharge plan, and ensures patient / family understanding of plan.

Performs follow up calls to patients.

Assesses nursing care throughout shift.

Participates in MDT meetings, and bedside rounding with hospitalist and case manager.

Promotes the hospital and its employees through professional behavior.

Participates in department plan to meet regulatory standards.

Serves on hospital committees and helps to review and revise policies and procedures.

Attends staff meetings and in-services.

Quality Improvement:   Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence.

Emergency Management:  As an employee of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested.  When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital’s response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so.

 

Qualifications

Active Maine Registered Nursing license, BSN preferred.

Ability to problem solve; critical thinking skills; effective verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge base to include nursing assessment and skills for all age groups.

BLS certification required and ACLS certification preferred.

Benefits

PVH has a Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan and pays a portion of the cost of our health plan, dental, basic life, and disability insurance for employees with 30+ authorized hours, and provides partial subsidy for dependent health insurance.   Part-time employees are eligible for dental, life and disability coverage and are eligible to participate in the health insurance plan.  Other benefits include a 403(b) plan and earned time off accrual.

  • Date Posted:09/21/2022
  • Employment Type:Full time
  • Shift:Night Shift
  • Department:Inpatient-ED

Description

PC #1RN11

PVH employment application required. All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical

Position is full time, 36 hours, night shift, including weekends and holidays on Inpatient unit floating to ED.

Hourly rate, shift differential as worked, non-exempt, union.

SCOPE: To coordinate and provide quality patient care using the nursing process.

COMMITMENT: It is the policy of Penobscot Valley Hospital to provide services in compliance with all state and federal laws governing its operations and consistent with highest standards of business and professional ethics. This policy is a solemn commitment to our patients, to our community, to those government agencies that regulate the hospital, and to ourselves. All employees of PVH agree to comply with all local, state, and federal regulations and conduct themselves in a highly-ethical manner in the course of fulfilling their job duties.

JOB FUNCTIONS

  1. Performs initial age-appropriate nursing assessment.
  2. Complete ongoing age-appropriate reassessments.
  3. Completes discharge assessment to identify patient discharge needs.
  4. Identifies priorities for the delivery of nursing care.
  5. Develops/implements plan of care based on patient needs and physician orders.
  6. Executes appropriate nursing actions to reach patient goals.
  7. Communicates patient care activities to health care team members.
  8. Updates health care team members of current status and any changes in plan.
  9. Documents patient care activities in accordance with established standards and hospital policies and procedures.
  10. Initiates specialty/supplemental nursing notes as appropriate.
  11. Assists with patient charges.
  12. Delivers patient care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures and within the scope of the state Nursing Practice Act.
  13. Maintains a physical environment that provides for patient and staff safety and wellness.
  14. Ensures that supplies and equipment are readily available and in safe working order.
  15. Reports situations involving questionable safety/legality promptly to nursing manager.
  16. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to implement procedures in event of internal or external disaster.
  17. Demonstrates knowledge of drug administration and effects.
  18. Utilizes appropriate drug reference sources for drug information.
  19. Administers drugs correctly utilizing the “five rights” through med verify.
  20. Evaluates patient response to medications.
  21. Assesses need for patient / family education and provides teaching as indicated.
  22. Completes discharge plan, and ensures patient / family understanding of plan.
  23. Performs follow up calls to patients.
  24. Assesses nursing care throughout shift.
  25. Participates in MDT meetings, and bedside rounding with hospitalist and case manager.
  26. Promotes the hospital and its employees through professional behavior.
  27. Participates in department plan to meet regulatory standards.
  28. Serves on hospital committees and helps to review and revise policies and procedures.
  29. Attends staff meetings and in-services.

Quality Improvement: Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence.

Emergency Management: As an employee of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested. When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital’s response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so.

Qualifications

Current Maine nursing license BSN preferred. Ability to problem solve; critical thinking skills; effective verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge base to include nursing assessment and skills for all age groups. BLS certification required and ACLS certification preferred.

Benefits

PVH has a Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan and pays a portion of the cost of our health plan, dental, basic life, and disability insurance for employees with 30+ authorized hours, and provides partial subsidy for dependent health insurance.  Part-time employees are eligible to receive dental, life, and disability coverage and are eligible to participate in the health insurance plan.  Other benefits include a 403(b) plan and earned time off accrual.

 

  • Date Posted:07/06/2023
  • Employment Type:Part time
  • Shift:Night Shift
  • Department:Radiology

Description

PC# 1xc02

PVH employment application required.   All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical

This position is part time, one 12-hour night shift. Hourly rate, non-exempt, union.

SCOPE: Production of quality radiographs, proper management of patient records and a smooth flow of patients though the imaging department.

COMMITMENT: It is the policy of Penobscot Valley Hospital to provide services in compliance with all state and federal laws governing its operations and consistent with highest standards of business and professional ethics. This policy is a solemn commitment to our patients, to our community, to those government agencies that regulate the hospital, and to ourselves. All employees of PVH agree to comply with all local, state, and federal regulations and conduct themselves in a highly-ethical manner in the course of fulfilling their job duties.

JOB FUNCTIONS 

  1. Able to adjust technical factors and utilize proper shielding and immobilization devices for pediatric patients
  1. Utilize proper technical factors and shielding for adolescents and explain procedures in a manner that adolescent patient can understand; questions female patient about chance of pregnancy.
  1. Able to alter procedures and technical factors for geriatric patients and explain procedures in a manner that the geriatric patient can understand.
  1. Assists Radiologist with fluoroscopic and special procedures
  1. Can perform daily Quality Control test
  1. Can trouble shoot equipment problems in absence of chief technologist
  1. Maintaining supplies and reordering from central supply
  1. Cleaning X-ray rooms and disinfecting equipment
  1. Cleaning CR/DR – plates/panels
  1. Burning of CD’s
  1. Faxing and photocopying as needed
  1. Clerical duties as needed
  1. Properly enters Mammogram statistics into computer
  1. Demonstrates ability to operate all x-ray equipment including, Phillips, GE, AMx4 portable and CT scanner.
  1. Demonstrates ability to use LoRad MIV unit and perform all aspects of Mammography examination. (Mammo techs only)
  1. Assists during biopsy procedures
  1. Completes all associated paperwork in a timely manner
  1. Has working knowledge of CR/DR Systems
  1. Has working knowledge of PACs
  1. Exercises proper radiation protection principles
  1. Working knowledge of x-ray film digitizer

22.  Quality Improvement:  Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence.

23.   Emergency Management:  As an employee of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested.  When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital’s response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so.

 

 

 

Qualifications

Graduate of an AMA-approved radiologic technology school, State of Maine license, registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Experience in alternate modalities (Mammo and/or CT) preferred to assist in available service lines.   Will train.

Benefits

PVH has a Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan and pays a portion of the cost of our health plan, dental, basic life, and disability insurance for employees with 30+ authorized hours, and provides partial subsidy for dependent health insurance.  Part-time employees are eligible to receive dental, life, and disability coverage and are eligible to participate in the health insurance plan.  Other benefits include a 403(b) plan and earned time off accrual.

  • Date Posted:10/14/2021
  • Employment Type:Full time
  • Shift:Flexible Shifts
  • Department:Laboratory Service

Description

PC #1TT09

PVH employment application required.   All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical

This position is full time, 36 hours/week, flexible shifts, Holiday and weekend rotation.  Union, non-exempt, hourly rate

SCOPE: Perform blood collection procedures using a variety of techniques.  Interact with patients.  Process orders through information system and label specimens.  Provide technical training to students.  Perform equipment maintenance.  Perform quality control and waived / non-waived patient testing with a variety of automated and non-automated methods on all shifts, sometimes without direct supervision.  Process reported results through information system and maintain regulatory documentation.

COMMITMENT:        It is the policy of Penobscot Valley Hospital to provide services in compliance with all state and federal laws governing its operations and consistent with highest standards of business and professional ethics.  This policy is a solemn commitment to our patients, to our community, to those government agencies that regulate the hospital, and to ourselves.  All employees of PVH agree to comply with all local, state, and federal regulations and conduct themselves in a highly-ethical manner in the course of fulfilling their job duties.

JOB FUNCTIONS

  1. Judge test order appropriateness.
  1. Accurately transcribe provider test orders.
  1. Process standing and verbal orders.
  1. Obtain Advance Beneficiary Notice if required.
  1. Positively identify patient.
  1. Collect blood specimens in appropriate tubes using technique appropriate to age and physical state of patient.
  1. Annual inservice on handling patient emergencies.
  1. Instruct / direct collection of urine specimens using technique appropriate to test ordered.
  1. Determine acceptability of specimens and rejects per policy.
  1. Give collection requirements to patients and providers.
  1. Process specimens.
  1. Process referral specimens up to point of shipment.
  1. Stock supplies within and maintain a neat and orderly work area.
  1. Maintain inventory.
  1. Maintain analyzers.
  1. Perform instrument calibration and quality control.
  1. Recognize an unexpected or out-of-control QC value and troubleshoot system before reporting patient results.
  1. Notify supervisor of discrepant results, non-functioning equipment, and unresolved QC problems.
  1. Perform laboratory testing in all areas.
  1. Recognize an unexpected and/or abnormal result, correlating with patient age and sex, and troubleshoot system.
  1. Recognize interfering substances that can affect results.
  1. Alert provider of panic values per policy.
  1. Process outgoing laboratory reports.
  1. Distribute reports.
  1. File laboratory reports.
  1. Operate CPSI system within scope of responsibility.
  1. Instruct and observe students in performing testing.
  1. Orient new employees through responsible areas.
  1. Review new policies and procedures.
  1. Seeks to upgrade or broaden skills, maintains Lab and BLS Certifications.
  1. Use personal protective equipment during collection and testing, including gloves.
  1. Appropriately use BD safety needles and Point-Lok device.
  1. Appropriately use aerosol shields and safety caps.
  1. Immediately dispose capped needle and holder.
  1. Appropriately use Sharps containers and red bag waste.
  1. Observe, report, and eliminate safety hazards within work area.
  1. Follow safety and exposure control procedures.

Quality Improvement:   Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence.

Emergency Management:    As an employee of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested.  When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital’s response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so.

Qualifications

National medical / clinical laboratory technician certification required, such as ASCP, AMT, or equivalent. BLS required.

Benefits

PVH has a Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan and pays a portion of the cost of our health plan, dental, basic life, and disability insurance for employees with 30+ authorized hours, and provides partial subsidy for dependent health insurance.  Part-time employees are eligible to receive dental, life, and disability coverage and are eligible to participate in the health insurance plan.  Other benefits include a 403(b) plan and earned time off accrual.

  • Date Posted:05/17/2022
  • Employment Type:Per Diem
  • Shift:Flexible Shifts
  • Department:Enviromental Services

Description

PC# 4EN07

PVH employment application required.   All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical

Position is per diem, as needed. Hourly wage, non-exempt, non-union.

SCOPE: Provides housekeeping services throughout the building. Patients, staff and visitors are provided with a clean, safe and effective environment. 

COMMITMENT:   It is the policy of Penobscot Valley Hospital to provide services in compliance with all state and federal laws governing its operations and consistent with highest standards of business and professional ethics.  This policy is a solemn commitment to our patients, to our community, to those government agencies that regulate the hospital, and to ourselves.  All employees of PVH agree to comply with all local, state, and federal regulations and conduct themselves in a highly-ethical manner in the course of fulfilling their job duties.

 

JOB FUNCTIONS

A. Operations/Technical

  1. Participates in the E.S. team that cleans all public areas and most patient areas and offices of the hospital.
    1. Other areas may be assigned, including off-site offices and facilities and in-hospital areas.
    2. Does not clean areas which are cleaned by the staff of that area. Examples: Kitchen and dining room are cleaned by food services staff, operating rooms by surgical department staff.
  2. Maintains non-medical supplies for use by patients, public, or hospital staff use in each area.
    1. Examples: paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap.
  3. Handles biohazard cleaning and appropriate removal of items from a designated location.
  4. Duties include
    1. performing commercial type floor care in all patient rooms and other areas as needed.
    2. defrosting refrigerators.
    3. removing drapes for cleaning.
  5. Inventories and orders supplies.
    1. Maintain supplies of needed cleaning products, paper stock, and related items.
  6. Follows a checklist when performing cleaning duties.
    1. Documents activities and progress on the checklist.
    2. Files reports with supervisor.
  7. Sets up all cleaned discharge rooms for new admissions.
  8. Exercises discretion while working around clinical or other activities in a designated area.
    1. The work of the E.S. Tech is critical to the functions of the hospital and presents the challenge to remain generally unobtrusive: uninvolved with patients, courteous with visitors, cooperative with clinical care such as nursing, and responsive to unexpected circumstances.
  9. Seeks appropriate assistance when confronted with an unusual request from a patient or family member.

B. Coordination with Maintenance

  1. Performs incidental maintenance on premises being cleaned when a repair can be made readily with skills and equipment that the E.S. Tech has at hand.
  2. Reports any maintenance-related problems that the E.S. Tech cannot take care of incidentally.

C. Performs courier duties as needed.

Quality Improvement Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence.

Emergency Management: As an employee of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested. When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital’s response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Previous cleaning experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Benefits

PVH has a Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan and pays a portion of the cost of our health plan, dental, basic life, and disability insurance for employees with 30+ authorized hours, and provides partial subsidy for dependent health insurance. Other benefits include a 403(b) plan and earned time off accrual.

  • Date Posted:10/07/2021
  • Employment Type:Per Diem
  • Shift:Day shift
  • Department:Case Management

Description

PC# 4SW01

PVH employment application required.   All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical

This position is per diem, as needed.   Hourly rate, non-exempt, non-union.

SCOPE: Assists patients, families, and physicians to determine aftercare needs and services.  Arranges for needed services such as intermediate or long-term care.  Participates in file review, especially as it relates to case management and discharge planning.  Responsible to know and follow applicable laws and agreements, drafts policies for approval by case manager to accomplish effective discharge planning.  Acts as liaison for the group with outside resources, hospital leadership, medical providers and nursing. Participates in policy building and revision for Swing Bed program.

COMMITMENT:      It is the policy of Penobscot Valley Hospital to provide services in compliance with all state and federal laws governing its operations and consistent with highest standards of business and professional ethics.  This policy is a solemn commitment to our patients, to our community, to those government agencies that regulate the hospital, and to ourselves.  All employees of PVH agree to comply with all local, state, and federal regulations and conduct themselves in a highly-ethical manner in the course of fulfilling their job duties.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities

  1. Engages in multi-disciplinary collaboration for all aspects of patient care.
  2. Plan for safe, appropriate and acceptable discharge, and address concerns identified in assessment and collaboration.
  3. Take a lead role in crisis intervention.
  4. “Quick” discharges.
  5. Provide support to all customers.
  6. Assist in policy revision and development for the Swing Bed Program
  7. Provides cross coverage for Case Management

Screening for discharge planning needs

  1. Receive referrals from any source and exercise judgment regarding acceptance of referrals.
  2. Screen record for high-risk indicators.
  3. Make bio-psycho-social assessment of patient, family.
  4. See patients for assessments.
  5. Assess patient and family needs regarding adjustment to illness and adjustment to plan.
  6. Improve service provided by PVH and thus improve PR of PVH.
  7. Make referrals to agencies, e.g., home health agencies, as needed, according to law and applicable agreements and using appropriate judgment.

Team involvement

  1. Participation with multi-disciplinary team meetings.
  2. Ongoing communication with team members and physicians.
  3. Participate with care plan development.

Community and staff resource

  1. Educate staff and physicians on agencies and programs that may be available to patients.
  2. Follow up with patients and agencies as needed.
  3. Provide support for adjustment to illness and adjustment to plan.
  4. Coordinate Hospital Chaplaincy Program

Quality improvement

  1. Be a part of quality improvement at PVH on an individual level and team involvement.
  2. Audit as indicated.

Documentation in the patient record

  1. Participation with the electronic medical record.
  2. Review medical records and other pertinent information as part of the assessment.
  3. See patients and families and document in the record.
  4. Make bio-psycho-social assessment of patient and plan.
  5. Document communications.
  6. Keep patient information confidential.
  7. Document referrals as indicated. 

Swing Beds

  1. Process swing bed referrals if indicated.
  2. Perform screening and assessment of patient eligibility for swing bed placement.
  3. Provide discharge planning and support to the patient and family.

Education and licensure

  1.   Maintain current license in professional field.
  2. Keep knowledgeable of new resources, professional development, and regulations.

Quality Improvement:  Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence.

Emergency Management:   As an employee of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested.  When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital’s response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so.

 

 

 

Qualifications

Bachelors’ degree in social work or human services filed including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling and psychology, LSW Preferred. One year of social services background/experience in a healthcare setting preferred.  Awareness of federal, state, and local requirements, also resources, systems, and processes; awareness of what benefits each providers to what populations in what time frames, and how to access each by telephone, pager, fax, e-mail, etc.  Adaptable to provide direct and indirect support to each of the functions supported.  Judgment and initiative in prioritizing needed focus and tasks to meet patient and unit needs.

Benefits

PVH has a Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan and pays a portion of the cost of our health plan, dental, basic life, and disability insurance for employees with 30+ authorized hours, and provides partial subsidy for dependent health insurance. Part-time employees are eligible for dental, life and disability coverage and are eligible to participate in the health insurance plan. Other benefits include a 403(b) plan and earned time off accrual.

  • Date Posted:10/14/2021
  • Employment Type:Full time
  • Shift:Day shift
  • Department:Speech Therapy

Description

PC#0ST01

PVH employment application required.   All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical

Full time, 30 hour/week, salaried, exempt, non-union.

SCOPE: Evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan development and treatment of patients with speech-language and swallowing disorders.

COMMITMENT:       It is the policy of Penobscot Valley Hospital to provide services in compliance with all state and federal laws governing its operations and consistent with highest standards of business and professional ethics.  This policy is a solemn commitment to our patients, to our community, to those government agencies that regulate the hospital, and to ourselves.  All employees of PVH agree to comply with all local, state, and federal regulations and conduct themselves in a highly-ethical manner in the course of fulfilling their job duties.

JOB FUNCTIONS 

  1. Assess patient’s speech needs upon provider referral.
  1. Evaluate in accordance with age appropriate criteria.
  1. Interpret evaluation results and develop functional goals for the patient.
  1. Communicates findings and goals with patient, family and provider.
  1. Assess physical, emotional, and social needs of the patient.
  1. Completes ongoing reassessments in accordance with departmental policy and CDS.
  1. Complete discharge summary is included in medical record.
  1. Provides patient treatment in accordance with patient plan of care.
  1. Follows departmental policies and procedures.
  1. Modifies treatment plan as needed.
  1. Participates in interdisciplinary meetings and CDS and MDT.
  1. Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize patient care activities.
  1. Documents all aspects of care and progress for each patient.
  1. Participates in family meetings when appropriate.
  1. Completes documentation required for billing / Outpatient certifications.
  1. Completes patient charges with in EMR.
  1. Ensures that supplies and equipment are available and in safe working order for the patient interaction.
  1. Responds to patient care emergencies appropriately.
  1. CDS review of contract and recommendations.

Quality Improvement:  Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence.

Emergency Management:  As an employee of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested.  When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital’s response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so.

 

Qualifications

Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Current license or license eligible in the state of Maine.  Must be eligible for or hold current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.  Ability to problem solve, with effective written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge base includes speech therapy assessment and treatment for all age groups from pediatrics to geriatrics.  Valid Maine driver’s license.

 

Benefits

PVH has a Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan and pays a portion of the cost of our health plan, dental, basic life, and disability insurance for employees with 30+ authorized hours, and provides partial subsidy for dependent health insurance. Part-time employees are eligible for full dental, life, and disability coverage and are eligible to participate in the health insurance plan. Other benefits include a 403(b) plan and earned time off accrual.

  • Date Posted:01/17/2022
  • Employment Type:Full time
  • Shift:Day shift
  • Department:Penobscot Primary Care

Description

PVH is seeking a full time Physician Assistant to provide care to patients in our Rural Health Clinic. Qualified candidate demonstrates a service excellence patient focused work ethic and the ability to work as part of the primary care team. Performing a variety of direct patient services; assessment, diagnosis, implementation of treatment for patients.

Qualifications

PVH employment application required. Job offer contingent upon background check, credentialing process, and completion of pre-employment physical

License Required
Bachelor’s degree; a science or healthcare related major
Accredited physician assistant program
Complete a 2-3 year, master’s level program

Experience: 3 or more years experience preferred

Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, PALS

Benefits

PVH has a Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan and pays the full cost of primary health, dental, basic life, and disability insurance for employees with 30+ authorized hours, and provides partial subsidy for dependent health insurance.  Part-time employees are eligible to receive full dental, life, and disability coverage and are eligible to participate in the health insurance plan.  Other benefits include a 403(b) plan and earned time off accrual.