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  • Radiologic Technologist 3 PRN

    Nuvance Health 4.7company rating

    Nuvance Health job in Danbury, CT

    ATTENTION RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS WITH SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION!! The Danbury Hospital is growing its team of Rad Techs and seeks a PRN Rad Tech3 to join its team. To become a PRN employee of Nuvance/Northwell - Danbury Hospital - Shifts are Evening/Nights 12 hours Variable shifts, 3pm- -12:30am, Two shift per month minimum with one shift a weekend. This is a union role and PRN pay is based on full years experience ranging from $43.46 - 54.33 /hour plus shift differentials. Summary: Takes diagnostic radiographs of patients while maintaining patient safety. Responsibilities: 1. Introduce and greet patient. 2. Responsible for the care and safety of patients. 3. Instructs and prepares patient for xray & or fluoroscopic exam. 4. Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions, & shields patient accordingly. 5. Produce high quality xrays. 6. Assists with training students and ancillary personnel. 7. Interacts professionally with patients and family. 8. Completes all work before clocking out and leaving. 9. Attends annual hospital review (compliance) and departmental inservices meetings as scheduled. 10. Practices medicine and surgical aseptic procedures. 11. Is proficient in either mammography, operating room or another specialty modality. 12. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 13. Performs other duties as assigned. Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT Other Information: Required: Continuing education, 24 CEU credits for license. Minimum Experience: one year Desired: Experience with patient care in a radiology setting. Specialty certification. Working Conditions: Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Significant occupational risk Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Credentials:RAD Company: Danbury Hospital Org Unit: 189 Department: Diagnostic Radiology Exempt: No Salary Range: $22.94 - $42.61 Hourly
    $37k-49k yearly est. 1d ago
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  • Director Safety & Security

    Nuvance Health 4.7company rating

    Nuvance Health job in Danbury, CT

    at Danbury Hospital Reporting to the AVP of Operations, Facilities and Support Services, this position is responsible for the strategic leadership and daily operations of all safety and security initiatives across Danbury (DH) and New Milford (NM) Hospitals and licensed offsite facilities. Responsibilities include the Security operations and the enforcement of all security-related policies and procedures for DH and NMH and oversees all aspects of the Security and Protective Services functions, to ensure that security-related risks are addressed and mitigated. This position is also responsible for overseeing the implementation and enforcement of the Hospital Environment of Care (EOC) Safety Management and Regulatory Program in accordance with Federal, State, Joint Commission and Local Authority mandates to ensure a safe and compliant environment.ï ½ Responsibilities: 1.Develops and implements a unified safety and security strategy across both hospitals and offsite locations, aligned with regulatory standards and organizational goals. 2. Oversees the development, coordination, integration, communication, and implementation of operating policies and procedures and assures effectiveness of policies through a comprehensive monitoring process. 3.Conducts and leads risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate threats specific to each facility. 4. Serves as the primary liaison with local law enforcement in Danbury, New Milford and surrounding communities. 5.Ensures that the Safety and Security Departments work in collaboration with Facilities, Clinical Teams, Senior Administration, Risk, Quality and Legal Counsel to provide a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and employees at Hospital and off-site facilities as needed. 6.Develops, implements, and monitors both the capital and operating budgets for the Safety and Security Departments. 7. Responsible for overseeing the Safety Department in its management of the environmental health and safety programs, including fire safety, hazardous materials, and infection control. Provides guidance for the maintenance of Life Safety Codes and Joint Commission Standards as they relate to the Environment of Care. 8. Oversees the Safety Departmentï ½s management of all Joint Commission EOC & Life Safety (LS) regulatory requirements, including all Management Plans, Annual Evaluations and PI standards per the Joint Commission. Participates in surveys and prepares for accreditation reviews. 9. Oversees the design, installation and maintenance of all security surveillance systems including access control, CCTV, and personal duress alarms, for hospitals and offsite facilities. Stays current on all security technology improvements and keeps security equipment up to industry standards to meet the needs of Danbury and New Milford Hospitals and licensed offsite facilities. 10. Oversees response and investigation of security incidents, workplace violence, and theft across the hospitals and offsites. May receive calls after hours for emergency response coordination. 11.Provides guidance for the maintenance of Life Safety Codes and Joint Commission Standards as they relate to the Environment of Care. 12. Ensures quality and consistent service and works with consultants & companies as needed to ensure compliance. 13.Supports the Safety Manager to address Life Safety and evaluate Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) to include independently reviews and approves new construction design and progress of work. 14.Chairs the DH & NMH Environment of Care and the Workplace Violence Committees. Participates as a member of the Facilities Management Team, Employee Health & Safety Committee, Emergency Management Committee, Infection Control Committee, and other committees as designated. 15.Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 16.Performs other duties as assigned. 17. Models and maintains Nuvance Health values. Other Information: Preferred: Job related certifications (Certified Healthcare Safety Officer, NFPA, OSHA, TJC) Familiarity with healthcare regulatory bodies and hospital systems. Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments and external agencies. Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments and external agencies. Demonstrates superior investigative and reporting skills to manage general liability issues which threaten the organizationï ½s assets, goodwill and public relations. REQUIREMENTS 7+ years of direct experience in security 3 - 5 years previous management/leadership experience. Previous experience in Hospital / Health Care Environment Travel required between hospitals and clinical/medical offices PREFER: Bachelor's degree preferred. Job related certifications (Certified Healthcare Safety Officer, NFPA, OSHA, TJC) Familiarity with healthcare regulatory bodies and hospital systems. Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments and external agencies. Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments and external agencies. Demonstrates superior investigative and reporting skills to manage general liability issues which threaten the organization's assets, goodwill and public relations. Working Conditions: Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Company: Danbury Hospital Org Unit: 252 Department: Safety Exempt: Yes Salary Range: $52.03 - $96.62 Hourly
    $52-96.6 hourly Auto-Apply 42d ago
  • Neuroradiologist - REMOTE 7 On / 14 Off

    Maimonides Medical Center 4.7company rating

    Remote or New York, NY job

    Neuroradiologist - REMOTE 7on/14off Remote Work schedule: Work one week, off two weeks THE BEST CAREERS. RIGHT HERE @ BROOKLYN'S LEADING HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. MAIMONIDES: TOP TEN IN THE U.S. FOR CLINICAL OUTCOMES We're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers . At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation's largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clinical programs rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neurosciences Institute, Bone and Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. The Radiology department is seeking a remote Board Certified/Fellowship trained Evening Neuroradiologists to join our team. You will read 100% Neuroradiology. At Maimonides, we are continuously expanding our services and remain at the forefront of innovative medicine. Our Comprehensive Stroke Center was recently ranked #1 in the United States for patient survival. We are a Level One Trauma Center and Brooklyn's first fully accredited Cancer Center treating patients of all ages. We perform a high volume of imaging for our busy spine services and otolaryngology practices affiliated with the hospital and for other groups seeking high-level imaging services in the borough. In addition to its hospital-based practice, the Radiology department has 2 outpatient imaging centers and a third under construction. We have state-of-the-art imaging equipment and post-processing technology with integrated PACS and Voice Recognition and remote access via VPN for all radiologists. In this role, you will: Provide accurate, timely, and high-quality diagnostic reports during evening shifts (typically 4pm-12am Mon-Fri and weekend coverage). Participate in emergency and trauma imaging interpretation, supporting the hospital's Level One Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke Center. Collaborate with clinical teams (neurology, neurosurgery, ENT, spine services) to provide consultative expertise on imaging findings. Participate in resident teaching and training, providing feedback and educational support as part of the department's academic mission. We require: Board Certified in Diagnostic Radiology A Completed Fellowship in Neuroradiology from an accredited institution Valid New York State Medical License REMOTE: 7 on/14 off. Salary: $415,000 - $475,000/yr. We offer comprehensive benefits including a 403 (b) retirement plan. For immediate consideration, please forward a resume to Daniel Masri at ****************. Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.
    $45k-54k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Neurosurgery NP/PA: Advanced Patient Care Leader

    Yale Newhaven Health 4.1company rating

    Bridgeport, CT job

    A prominent healthcare organization in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide clinical care and patient education. This role involves ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and supporting professional development initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess an accredited qualification and active certification. Join a team that emphasizes patient-centered care and community support while enjoying competitive salary and benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $63k-88k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Care Associate Malignant Hematology Clinic

    Yale Newhaven Health 4.1company rating

    New Haven, CT job

    To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, and as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, provides patient centered care based upon respect for patients preferences, values and needs. Responsibilities include but not limited to direct and indirect patient care activities which are essential in providing high quality and safe patient care consistent with an exceptional patient experience. Based on experience and training, the UAP demonstrates competence in patient-centered care, teamwork, communication and collaboration, evidence-based practice, safety and informatics. These competencies will be defined by the scope of practice and requisite knowledge, skills and attitudes. Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at YNHH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff and support department personnel. Adherers to "I Am YNHH" service excellence pledge and promotes a positive work environment. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities 1.Patient Centered Care: The ACA provides care and services with information regarding individual values, preferences, needs, and respects the patient or designee as a full partner in providing coordinated, compassionate and culturally appropriate care. 1.1Obtains specific components of individual and age appropriate care requirements from registered nurse and/or licensed provider 2.Communication: The ACA interacts effectively with patients, families and all health care providers and employees, fostering mutual respect to enhance the patient experience and health outcomes 2.1Utilize appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, lifestyles and physical abilities. 3.Team Collaboration: The ACA functions effectively within nursing and interdisciplinary teams, demonstrating open communication, mutual respect, team learning and development 3.1Demonstrates self-awareness, recognizes limitations and communicates concerns to appropriate team members 4.Quality and Safety / Efficient delivery of Care: The ACA minimizes risk of harm to patients and providers through effective individual and team performance. Practices behaviors specific to High reliability organizations (HRO) i.e. CHAMP behavior 4.1Demonstrates effective use of equipment that support quality and safe patient care 5.Informatics: The ACA uses information and technology to communicate information, mitigate error, and support team decision making 5.1Achieves and maintains competencies in clinical applications to support areas of responsibilities 6.Professional Development/Clinical Competencies: The ACA demonstrates accountability for clinical competency in care delivery 6.1Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for own practice 7.Clinical Responsibilities: ACA performs the following clinical functions as per scope of practice. Clinical functions may vary and are identified by the clinical service area requirements. Functions are not limited to the ones listed below. See YNHHS scope of practice policy for more detail. 7.1As part of the Rooming Process: a. Appropriately identifies patient b. Identifies self to patient/family and explains the role of the UAP. c. Escorts patients to exam/procedure room. d. Prepares patients for visit using standardized rooming workflow/protocol. May include; vital signs, height, weight, blood pressure, EKG, specimen collection, phlebotomy, INR, pulse oximetry, point of care testing, etc. 8.Administrative Responsibilities: ACA performs the following clerical, administrative functions as per scope of practice and as identified by the clinical service requirements. These functions are not limited to below. Specific and more detailed functions are documented in the Scope of Practice 8.1Sends/receives patient medical records and abstracts new patient records into EPIC. 9.ACA performs the following environmental support functions as per scope of practice and as identified by the clinical service requirements. These functions are not limited to listed below. Specific and more detailed functions are documented in the Scope of Practice. 9.1Sets up instruments and equipment according to department protocol. Qualifications EDUCATION A minimum of a high school diploma or GEDHave graduated from an approved, accredited, postsecondary medical assisting program, Nursing Assistant Program, or Patient Care Associate Training EXPERIENCE Preferred 12-18 months experience prior work as a Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, or Patient Care Associate, preferably in an outpatient clinical setting or relevant patient care environment. Should have clinical competency. LICENSURE Preferred current medical assisting credential (certifications or registration) acceptable to, and recognized by, the Connecticut Department of Public Health. SPECIAL SKILLS Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patient, families, peers, and interdisciplinary team. Demonstrate flexibility in adjusting priorities and adjust work plans based on the needs of the patient, the service/unit, and the patient care team. Demonstrates professional, appropriate, effective and tactful written, verbal and nonverbal communication with patients, families, medical staff, colleagues, and all internal and external employees. PHYSICAL DEMAND Able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds. Ability to perform tasks of physical endurance and dexterity as required by placement. Consistent use of proper body mechanics. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $29k-34k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Medical Coding Auditor

    St. Luke's Hospital 4.6company rating

    Remote or Chesterfield, MO job

    Job Posting We are dedicated to providing exceptional care to every patient, every time. St. Luke's Hospital is a value-driven award-winning health system that has been nationally recognized for its unmatched service and quality of patient care. Using talents and resources responsibly, we provide high quality, safe care with compassion, professional excellence, and respect for each other and those we serve. Committed to values of human dignity, compassion, justice, excellence, and stewardship St. Luke's Hospital for over a decade has been recognized for “Outstanding Patient Experience” by HealthGrades. Position Summary: Performs data quality reviews on patient records to validate coding appropriateness, missed secondary diagnoses and procedures, and ensures compliance with all coding related regulatory mandates and reporting requirements. Monitors Medicare and other payer bulletins and manuals and reviews the current OIG Work Plans for coding risk areas. Responsible for promoting teamwork with all members of the healthcare team. Performs all duties in a manner consistent with St. Luke's mission and values. This position is 40hrs/week and 100% remote. Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements: Education: Associate degree in Health Services Experience: 5 years of production coding experience or 5 years coding auditing experience. ICD-10-CM (including coding conventions and guidelines), CPT-4 (including coding conventions and guidelines), HCPCS, NCCI edits, and APC experience. Cerner and 3M/Solventum experience. Licensure: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification Benefits for a Better You: Day one benefits package Pension Plan & 401K Competitive compensation FSA & HSA options PTO programs available Education Assistance Why You Belong Here: You matter. We could not achieve our mission daily without the hands of our team. Our culture and compassion for our patients and team is a distinct reflection of our dynamic workforce. Each team member is focused on being part of something much bigger than themselves. Join our St. Luke's family to be a part of making life better for our patients, their families, and one another.
    $44k-65k yearly est. 2d ago
  • HVC Electrophysiology Nurse

    Yale New Haven Health 4.1company rating

    Woodmont, CT job

    To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values-integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. SUMMARY As an integral member of the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) healthcare team, the Registered Professional Nurse (RN) upholds the YNHHS mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives to provide the highest level of patient centered care. The RN practices professional nursing as a registered nurse within the legal and ethical framework established by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Scope and Standards for Nursing Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and the YNHHS Professional Practice Model. The professional role of the RN is exemplified by the qualities of leadership, delegation, collaboration, effective communication, ensuring quality outcomes. YNHHS nurses practice in a framework outlined in our professional practice model, which states, "Achieving outcomes through Autonomy and Accountability". We value Nursing Professional Governance, and use evidence and ata to support our practice with the patient and family at the center, always. The RN provides care that: * Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family encompasses an understanding and integration of cultural and diversity into practice * Includes communicating and working collaboratively with the patient, family and health care team members * Includes respecting the patient's values, preferences, expressed needs and knowledge of the healthcare situation in holistic data collection, in formulating health care outcomes and in the evaluation process. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran. Responsibilities 1. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment: The registered nurse collects pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumer's health or situation. Diagnosis: The RN analyzes the assessment data to determine the actual and potential diagnoses or the issues. Outcomes Identification: The RN identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation. Planning: The RN develops and modifies a plan of care that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes. Implementation: The RN implements the identified plan. Coordination of Care: The RN coordinates care delivery and transitions in care. Health Teaching and Health Promotion: The RN employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluation: The RN evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. 2. STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE The ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2015) describe a competent level of behavior in the rofessional role, including activities related to: ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health. The RN is expected to engage in professional role activities, including leadership, appropriate to their education and position. The RN is accountable to for their professional actions to themselves, their healthcare consumers, their peers and ultimately to society. Ethics: The RN practices ethically. Culturally congruent practice: The RN practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles. Communication: The RN communicates effectively in all areas of practice Collaboration: The RN collaborates with healthcare consumer and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practice. Leadership: The RN leads within the professional practice setting and the profession. Education: the RN seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking. Evidence-Based Practice and Research: The RN integrates evidence and research findings into practice Quality of Practice: The RN contributes to quality nursing practice. Professional Practice Evaluation: The RN evaluates owns' and others' nursing practice. Resource Utilization: The RN utilizes appropriate resources to plan provide and sustain evidence -based nursing services that are safe, effective and fiscally responsible Environmental Health: The RN practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner Qualifications EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. All newly hired registered nurses must have current BCLS certification or must obtain within one month of hire. EXPERIENCE: Registered Nurse is the foundational for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program. SPECIAL SKILLS: Registered Nurse is the foundational for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program. ACCOUNTABILITY : Accountable to practice within the Scope and Standards of Practice within the Nurse Practice Act of their state of practice. RNs at YNHH are accountable to YNHHS standards of professional behavior. Nursing practice is overseen by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) in each delivery network, and RNs are accountable to their chain of command . RNs are accountable to team members and upholding standards of professional behavior. COMPLEXITY ): In personal and job-related decisions and actions, consistently demonstrates the values of integrity (doing the right thing), patient-centered (putting patients and families first), respect (valuing all people and embracing all differences), accountability (being responsible and taking action), and compassion (being empathetic). Accountable to the Scope and Standards of practice noted in this job description. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Licensed and a currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged.
    $109k-223k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Call Center Operator (Part-Time; 32 Hours)

    Yale-New Haven Health 4.1company rating

    New Haven, CT job

    To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Provide the 24X7 communication link between physicians, hospital personnel, patients and visitors. Associate utilizes an internal and external communications network including computer systems for patient information, answering service, on call, and directory, computerized attendant console and paging terminal. Responsibilities include the processing of incoming and outgoing phone calls, physician answering service calls, processing all Emergency Life Safety codes, monitoring and reporting alarms, and paging via voice and radio paging systems. Typing and retrieving messages from computers. Must be flexible to work week days, evenings, night, weekends and holiday shifts if needed. Must be able to support all Health System locations including YNHH, BH and GH. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities * 1. Processes Emergency Life Safety Codes * 1.1 Answers code line on first ring. * 1.2 Pages appropriate personnel according to department policy and procedure with no exceptions. * 1.3 Completes code procedure within 30 seconds. * 1.4 Documents codes as instructed. * 2. Answer and Accurately Process Calls * 2.1 Answers each call by the fourth ring * 2.2 Handles 60-80 call per hour with 95-100% accuracy. * 2.3 Documents neatly and accurately each caller's request for paging, as required. * 2.4 Demonstrates efficient and accurate use of call processing software/hardware on a daily basis. * 2.5 Makes audio pages and announcements correctly and professionally. * 2.6 Processes calls according to established procedures within 15-30 seconds * 3. Demonstrates Positive Peer and Customer Relations Skills * 3.1 Demonstrates courteous and positive customer relations on the phone when dealing with patients, the public, medical staff and hospital employees. * 3.2 Consistently maintains professionalism under duress. * 3.3 Exhibits reliable, professional and ethical work habits contributing to a positive work environment. * 4. Management of Pagers * 4.1 Utilizes vendor portal to execute exchanges. * 4.2 Updates databases with relevant information. * 4.3 Assures cost center, name, department information is correct * 5. Maintains On-call Schedules of Hospital Personnel * 5.1 Completes schedules by the first day of his/her assigned month with 100% accuracy. * 5.2 Follows schedule with 100% accuracy. * 5.3 Performs all related departmental duties as needed or assigned with accuracy and completeness. Qualifications EDUCATION HIgh School Graduate or GED required. EXPERIENCE Experience utilizing computers in an office environment required. Experience answering telephones in a high call volume environment preferred. Knowledge of, Cisco, and Spok software preferred. SPECIAL SKILLS Ability to type at least 35 WPM. Associate must function successfully in a team environment and also work alone competently supporting all aspects of the position. Candidate must possess excellent decision-making ability along with excellent customer service skills. PHYSICAL DEMAND While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to write, type, handle items; and talk or hear. They are frequently required to reach with hands and arms. They are occasionally required to stand and walk. They must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but in emergency situations can become high level. Ability to concentrate is essential. The Associate must make use of a headset style answering device on or in ear(s). There may be a considerable amount of mental stress. Must be able to easily and accurately distinguish colors and shades in order to accurately identify alarm signals and visual cues on the PC. Must have the ability to distinguish variations in audible alerts and alarms. Must be able to quickly reset alarms, computers and UPS systems which are located throughout the Operator Services location. Must have an exceptional command of the English language and speak clearly with accurate pronunciation of words to ensure the accurate communication of verbal information, particularly in times of crisis or stress. May be required to staff one or more of the call centers operated by YNHHS. Travel to different call centers required as necessary. Must have access to reliable transportation and is expected to report to work during major weather events. Adherence to hospital dress code is required at all times. Incumbents as well as external and internal applicants who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without the assistance of reasonable accommodation as determined on a case by case basis. YNHHS Requisition ID 165876
    $32k-39k yearly est. 36d ago
  • Biomedical Equipment Technician I

    Yale-New Haven Health 4.1company rating

    Bridgeport, CT job

    To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Under the direction of the management of the Clinical Engineering Department the incumbent will perform integration and maintenance work on medical equipment. Perform preventative maintenance and trouble shoot problems with highly sophisticated mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and computer based technology. The incumbent will provide training to colleagues, vendors and other personnel of the Yale New Haven Health System. They will attend clinical education sessions to educate staff, students and others on the operation, hazards and healthcare necessity of the equipment. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities * 1. Performs inspection, testing and preventative maintenance according to the Joint Commission, OSHA, other accrediting bodies and departmental standards of all equipment assigned to insure that it functions in a safe and proper manner. For a normal working year the technician will have quantifiable goals to achieve in total number of scheduled maintenance work orders to be completed per year. * 2. Performs inspection, testing and preventative maintenance according to the Joint Commission, OSHA, other accrediting bodies and departmental standards of all equipment assigned to insure that it functions in a safe and proper manner. For a normal working year the technician will have quantifiable goals to achieve in total number of scheduled maintenance work orders to be completed per year. * 3. Troubleshoots equipment in a logical sequence which results in the proper identification and correction of malfunctions in a timely manner. Reactive maintenance requires the technician to communicate with all relevant resources for timely repair of equipment, work orders should take no longer than 5 business days to complete and return equipment to service. * 4. Serves as a resource to the general operation of medical equipment for front line patient care areas and contracting departments. To ensure timeliness of response to customers there will be measurement and scoring of the response timing to service requests assigned to the technician. * 5. Contributes to the creation and upkeep of orientation materials for new hires into the department. * 6. Personal goals and team building success factors will also be part of the performance assessment of the position by the discretion of management. * 7. Troubleshoots equipment in a logical sequence which results in the proper identification and correction of malfunctions in a timely manner. Reactive maintenance requires the technician to communicate with all relevant resources for timely repair of equipment, work orders should take no longer than 5 business days to complete and return equipment to service. * 8. Serves as a resource to the general operation of medical equipment for front line patient care areas and contracting departments. To ensure timeliness of response to customers there will be measurement and scoring of the response timing to service requests assigned to the technician. Qualifications EDUCATION Certification and/or proven record of training in the maintenance of technologically advanced equipment required. An associate's degree in a technical field through mechanical, electrical, biomedical or other proven comparable education level required. Bachelor's level degree in electrical, mechanical, or biomedical technical training is preferable. EXPERIENCE Thorough knowledge of technologically advanced equipment with a minimum of three (3) years experience and proof of cost savings through personal maintenance efforts. OR Thorough knowledge of technologically advanced medical equipment with a minimum of one (1) year experience, and associate's degree in related field OR Thorough knowledge of technologically advanced medical equipment with a minimum of internship and bachelor's degree in related field. SPECIAL SKILLS Demonstrated capability and success in customer communication. Must be proficient use electronic schematics, blueprints, troubleshooting manuals, and direction provided via phone. Must be available to have flexibility in scheduling based on the needs of the hospital to minimize impact on patient care activities. Knowledge and daily use of safety policies, procedures, personal protective equipment, safety data sheets, and universal precautions. Ability to effectively lead the work of others. Ability to prioritize and handle high-pressure situations. YNHHS Requisition ID 168090
    $61k-79k yearly est. 8d ago
  • Certified Child Life Specialist

    Yale-New Haven Health 4.1company rating

    New Haven, CT job

    To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Responsible for promoting optimum development of infants, children, adolescents and families; maintaining normal living patterns and minimizing psychological upset. As integral members of the interdisciplinary health care team, child life specialists provide children opportunities for gaining a sense of mastery, for play, for learning, for self-expression, for family involvement and for peer interaction. Specialists also provide instruction and supervision to student interns and volunteers and interpret child life philosophy to the health care community. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities * 1. Provides developmental guidelines and acts as a resource to other hospital departments concerning child development issues. * 2. Supports the child life student intern coordinator with the student internship program as needed. Serves as a resource person and preceptor to student and graduate nurses, house staff and other health care professionals. * 3. Orients and supervises community, college and youth volunteers to assist with group or individual programs within pediatrics. Conducts orientation sessions and evaluates volunteers at periodic intervals as designated by the Volunteer Department. Completes written evaluations and recommendations for volunteers upon request. * 4. Maintains liaisons with other child life specialists through attendance at staff meetings, seminars and conferences and participates in all aspects of Child Life Department activity, * 5. Selects, maintains and supervises use of materials integrated into programming; assesses materials and equipment for safety and suitability for patient's use and participates in writing funding proposals in order to secure funds for playroom and programming enhancements. * 6. Keeps current with new trends and developments in the field of child life and relates these changes to practice. Maintains professional development of self and participates in the development of others. * 7. Utilizes knowledge of child development (neonate to adolescent) and family-centered care to design and implement child life interventions including developmentally appropriate preparation and education, procedural support, and a range of therapeutic, expressive, and normalizing play experiences. * 8. Assesses and prioritizes patient and family potential risk for stress with consideration for the unique needs of the individual and family, including coping style, previous experience, developmental level, culture, spirituality, family situation and emotional state. * 9. Works collaboratively with and functions as an effective member of the child life and interdisciplinary health care teams to share concerns and needs of individual children. In addition, advocates for the implementation of appropriate interventions to decrease stress for children and families during their health care experience * 10. Plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates therapeutic play activities and programs for groups of pediatric patients and/or individual patients to meet their developmental and pschosocial needs and to help them cope with the stresses of the health care setting and illness * 11. Prepares pediatric patients and families for surgical, medical and/or diagnostic procedures. Provides procedural support and follow-up interventions as needed. * 12. Communicates with parents about their child's feelings, behaviors, and responses to health care experiences. Extends support to family members with respect to their own stress and needs. Identifies resources for both patient and family. * 13. Maintains the child's relationship with parents and other family members. Advocates for family participation in the health care experience. Evaluates needs and facilitates access to resources for siblings. * 14. Creates a safe and nurturing environment in which children and their families can reduce their stress and anxieties through creative expression, communication, and involvement in typical routines and activities. * 15. Maintains effective oral and written communication skills. Shares observations and assessments of patient behaviors and interactions and recommends therapeutic interventions in interdisciplinary team meetings and through documentation in the patient medical record. * 16. Demonstrates effective organizational and interpersonal skills to ensure smooth functioning of child life services in assigned area(s) and patient population(s). * 17. Teaches patients and families coping techniques to empower them to comply with hospital treatments and procedures (for example, pill swallowing, deep breathing techniques, guided imagery/visulaization). * 18. Keeps accurate and timely statistical data including time spent with patients, types of interventions provided, patient acuity, and related assessments, ; Utilizes data to best meet patient needs and manage workload. * 19. Supports the patient experience goals of units/clinics of coverage and provides consistent positive patient experiences within a family-centered care context; extends support to the whole family as defined by the patient/family. * 20. Engages in continuous reflective practice and seeks out feedback from supervisors, peers and patients/families to improve efficacy and impact of interventions. * 21. Serves on departmental and hospital-wide committees to support patient care initiatives; Serve on national professional committees and work groups to represent the department and support the growth of the profession. * 22. May be required to complete training and assume the role/responsibilities of facility dog handler and perform the main interventions of the role with the facility dog's support. Qualifications EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, Child Psychology, Recreational Therapy, or related field required; master's degree preferred. EXPERIENCE Strong background working with children and families; 1-2 years experience as a Child Life Specialist in a health care setting preferred LICENSURE Certification as a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) through the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) is required for the position; if the candidate meets all of the eligibility requirements for the CCLS credential, except for the Certification Exam, they must successfully complete the exam and attain certification within 6 months of hire. SPECIAL SKILLS Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with multidisciplinary groups in effective collaborative practice; CPR certified. PHYSICAL DEMAND Able to lift at least 25lbs., must comply with appropriate OSHA & JCAHO standards relevant to the position. YNHHS Requisition ID 154510
    $53k-71k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • iCIMS Testing Application - KFNR

    Yale-New Haven Health 4.1company rating

    New Haven, CT job

    Shift- Monday - Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM Test req - please do not apply
    $90k-117k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Flynn Fellowship Oncology Student Nurse Internship - Per Diem

    Yale-New Haven Health 4.1company rating

    Greenwich, CT job

    To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values, These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. * With your application please include your GPA on your resume and a Cover letter stating why you want to work in Oncology/Pallitive Care * These positions will be in 3 Locations; Greenwich, Trumbull and New Haven * Position Starts on May 26th and runs 8 weeks * Schedule is as follows; 40 hours a week, days, no weekends Responsible for assisting in the delivery of both direct and indirect high quality, patient and family centered care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse mentor/preceptor, Essential duties and job responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Purpose: The Susan D. Flynn Oncology Nursing Fellowship Program at Smilow Cancer Hospital is intended to help stimulate the career interest and foster the professional development of future Oncology Nurses. This fellowship will enhance the student's core clinical education through direct observation and exposure to oncology nursing care. Through this experience, students will learn about the various oncology nursing roles and responsibilities and discover possible career opportunities. The fellowship program includes a comprehensive scope of direct observational and learning experiences, including exposure to: * Oncology Nursing throughout the care continuum (possible roles/typical responsibilities, applied practice, career opportunities) including:o Medical Oncology * Radiation Therapy * Surgery (including OR experiences) * Infusion Services & Chemotherapeutic agents * Cancer Research & Clinical Trials through Yale University * Palliative Care (benefits, resources, services) * Patient Support Programs * Various Internal Oncology-Related Forums and Oncology Nursing Education Programs In addition, as part of this learning/development experience, Flynn Fellows will be required to complete and present an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) project in some aspect of Oncology Nursing. The topic of the project will be selected by the Fellow. The EBP project is an opportunity for each Flynn Fellow to utilize the principles and context of EBP to evaluate a nursing policy, nursing practice, or procedure, and make recommendations based on current evidence. Project presentations will take place at the completion of the program to the Smilow nursing team and various leaders during the Fellowship Graduation Ceremony. Parents, grandparents, and siblings are invited. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities * 1. Demonstrates basic skill in observing, assessing and communicating patient needs. * 1.1 Identifies changes in patient's condition and reports pertinent and concise information to members of the healthcare team in conjunction with RN mentor. * 2. Demonstrates basic skill in planning and providing direct patient care. * 2.1 Accepts report with RN mentor on patient assignment. * 3. Completes non-therapeutic functions as directed. * 3.1 Follows correct procedure in performing non-therapeutic functions as directed/supervised by RN mentor. * 4. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in performance of role. * 4.1 Attendance meets Human Resources Student Nurse Intern guidelines. * 5. Demonstrates development in professoinal growth through daily activities. * 5.1 Identifies areas in performance needing improvement. * 6. Performs decentralized laboratory testing as credentialed and following established policies and procedures. * 6.1 Appropriately collects specimens (stool specimen and/or blood glucose), performs tests and interprets results under the direction and/or supervision of RN mentor. If assigned to Labor and Delivery may also collect urine specimen. Qualifications EDUCATION High school diploma or equivalent. Currently enrolled in an accredited School/Department of BSN program. Application Process: This Fellowship is being offered to eight (8) rising nursing seniors from an accredited BSN nursing program. Three students will be placed in Smilow Greenwich/Long Ridge; 2 in Smilow Trumbull/Fairfield; and 3 in Smilow Cancer Hospital in New Haven, CT. Please note your fellowship site preference in your application. Before applying, it is imperative to ensure your ability to attend the 8-week program in its entirety. Applicants must have achieved and maintained a 3.0 GPA and be in good standing. To apply, interested students must submit the following: 1. Resume 2. Transcript 3. Two (2) reference letters from recent professors, teachers, and/or clinical staff (within the last 3 years) 4. 1-2 page essay on why you are interested in becoming an oncology nurse 5. Site preference Applications will be accepted online beginning early December through January 31st, 2026 at ***************************** Successful candidates will be notified in early Spring 2026. EXPERIENCE Has successfully completed their school's Fundamental Nursing Skills Laboratory and is currently enrolled in or has completed at least one semester of relevant clinical Additional Information Position Overview Program Schedule: The program will span eight (8) weeks in length beginning on Monday, May 26th 2026. Fellowship sites will be offered at Smilow Greenwich & Long Ridge in Greenwich and Stamford, CT, Smilow Trumbull & Fairfield, or Smilow Cancer Hospital in New Haven, CT. The schedule will include five-weekday shifts per week. Compensation: The student nurse will be paid a competitive stipend for this Fellowship program.
    $31k-58k yearly est. 34d ago
  • HVC Vascular Nurse

    Yale New Haven Health 4.1company rating

    Fairfield, CT job

    To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values-integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. SUMMARY As an integral member of the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) healthcare team, the Registered Professional Nurse (RN) upholds the YNHHS mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives to provide the highest level of patient centered care. The RN practices professional nursing as a registered nurse within the legal and ethical framework established by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Scope and Standards for Nursing Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and the YNHHS Professional Practice Model. The professional role of the RN is exemplified by the qualities of leadership, delegation, collaboration, effective communication, ensuring quality outcomes. YNHHS nurses practice in a framework outlined in our professional practice model, which states, "Achieving outcomes through Autonomy and Accountability". We value Nursing Professional Governance, and use evidence and ata to support our practice with the patient and family at the center, always. The RN provides care that: * Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family encompasses an understanding and integration of cultural and diversity into practice * Includes communicating and working collaboratively with the patient, family and health care team members * Includes respecting the patient's values, preferences, expressed needs and knowledge of the healthcare situation in holistic data collection, in formulating health care outcomes and in the evaluation process. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran. Responsibilities 1. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment: The registered nurse collects pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumer's health or situation. Diagnosis: The RN analyzes the assessment data to determine the actual and potential diagnoses or the issues. Outcomes Identification: The RN identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation. Planning: The RN develops and modifies a plan of care that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes. Implementation: The RN implements the identified plan. Coordination of Care: The RN coordinates care delivery and transitions in care. Health Teaching and Health Promotion: The RN employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluation: The RN evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. 2. STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE The ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2015) describe a competent level of behavior in the rofessional role, including activities related to: ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health. The RN is expected to engage in professional role activities, including leadership, appropriate to their education and position. The RN is accountable to for their professional actions to themselves, their healthcare consumers, their peers and ultimately to society. Ethics: The RN practices ethically. Culturally congruent practice: The RN practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles. Communication: The RN communicates effectively in all areas of practice Collaboration: The RN collaborates with healthcare consumer and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practice. Leadership: The RN leads within the professional practice setting and the profession. Education: the RN seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking. Evidence-Based Practice and Research: The RN integrates evidence and research findings into practice Quality of Practice: The RN contributes to quality nursing practice. Professional Practice Evaluation: The RN evaluates owns' and others' nursing practice. Resource Utilization: The RN utilizes appropriate resources to plan provide and sustain evidence -based nursing services that are safe, effective and fiscally responsible Environmental Health: The RN practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner Qualifications EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. All newly hired registered nurses must have current BCLS certification or must obtain within one month of hire. EXPERIENCE: Registered Nurse is the foundational for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program. SPECIAL SKILLS: Registered Nurse is the foundational for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program. ACCOUNTABILITY : Accountable to practice within the Scope and Standards of Practice within the Nurse Practice Act of their state of practice. RNs at YNHH are accountable to YNHHS standards of professional behavior. Nursing practice is overseen by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) in each delivery network, and RNs are accountable to their chain of command . RNs are accountable to team members and upholding standards of professional behavior. COMPLEXITY ): In personal and job-related decisions and actions, consistently demonstrates the values of integrity (doing the right thing), patient-centered (putting patients and families first), respect (valuing all people and embracing all differences), accountability (being responsible and taking action), and compassion (being empathetic). Accountable to the Scope and Standards of practice noted in this job description. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Licensed and a currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged.
    $63k-78k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Pathologist Assistant

    Nuvance Health 4.7company rating

    Nuvance Health job in Danbury, CT

    at Danbury Hospital This position will perform specific tasks and duties under the direction and supervision of a licensed Pathologist. Responsibilities: 1. Ensure appropriate specimen accessioning and obtain clinical history as indicated. 2. Assist with gross description, dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissue for processing. 3. Assist pathologists in frozen section preparation and in the procurement of FNA specimens. 4. Obtain biological specimens for analysis and perform special procedures. 5. Photograph pertinent gross specimens and microscopic slides. 6. Perform duties relating to the administrative maintenance of surgical pathology protocols, reports, departmental conferences and data, including filing of reports, protocols, photographic & microscopic slides. 7. Assure maintenance of equipment, provisions of adequate supplies and the cleanliness of the surgical pathology suite. 8. Assist in the preparation and performance of human postmortem examinations. 9. Collects and analyzes data for performance improvement monitors & presents findings at the PI meeting. 10. Complies with all Regulatory, Hospital and Department policies & procedures, including but not limited to Safety, Compliance & Protocols. 11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 12. Performs other duties as assigned. Other Information: Required: Masters degree in relevant academic discipline. Post graduate training with an approved NAACLS approved program or equivalent. Willing to consider and train new graduate with at least one year job-related experience. Minimum Experience: three years Desired: AAPA fellowship or associate. Working Conditions: Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Significant occupational risk Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Company: Danbury Hospital Org Unit: 132 Department: Pathology Anatomic Exempt: Yes Salary Range: $40.43 - $75.10 Hourly
    $40.4-75.1 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Director, Emergency Department

    Yale-New Haven Health 4.1company rating

    New Haven, CT job

    To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. The Nursing Director is responsible for the 24-hour operational management of designated inpatient unit(s) and serves as the direct link between YNHH executive leadership and the managers and staff on the patient care teams. Achieves superior clinical and financial outcomes and attains performance management goals for Patient Services with a focused effort on patient, clinician and staff engagement and satisfaction. Responds to market and environmental forces, which have a significant impact on the delivery of acute care services. Develops an effective response to these forces in all clinical areas. Collaborates with others to achieve the Hospital's strategic mission and objectives EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities * 1. Overall: * 1.1 Through exceptional leadership, innovation and commitment, develops a team of highly skilled managers and clinical and non-clinical staff who work together to achieve Patient Services goals. * 2. Unit & Hospital Specialty Objectives: * 2.1 Works directly with the Patient Services Managers to assure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient centered care. * 3. Fiscal Management: * 3.1 Develops and manages a department budget to ensure the delivery of cost-effective, safe, quality care. * 4. Human Resource Management: * 4.1 Provides leadership to patient services management and staff in a collaborative environment that offers job satisfaction and engagement recognition, and career development. * 5. Organizational Leadership: * 5.1 Leads department-centered interdisciplinary initiatives and Cost and Value initiatives. * 6. Outcomes Management: * 6.1 Achieves customer service/satisfaction goals and provides leadership in establishing new expectations and resolving any negative trends achieving top performance. * 7. Patient & Family Satisfaction: * 7.1 Ensures that departmental staff is held accountable for achieving patient satisfaction and high reliability goals. * 8. Summary: * 8.1 Directors of Nursing have the authority to execute the vision, objectives and strategies consistent with the Hospital-s mission and policy. They determine how resources are deployed within their areas of responsibility, and they determine the need for additional resources where indicated. Qualifications EDUCATION Bachelor?s degree in Nursing required. Master?s degree required in Nursing or a related field (Ex MBA, MHA, MBOE). Doctoral degree strongly preferred, either DNP or PhD. EXPERIENCE Minimum of five (5) years demonstrated successful leadership/management experience in an acute care setting managing complex services. Academic medical center experience preferred. LICENSURE Connecticut State RN licensure and/or eligibility for Connecticut State licensure required. Nursing leadership certification required - CENP (Certified Executive in Nursing Practice) or NE-BC (Nurse Executive-Board Certified) Certification in area of specialty preferred. SPECIAL SKILLS Exceptional customer relations skills; ability to build relationships in a complex environment. PHYSICAL DEMAND Requires prolonged standing, sitting, walking, use of sight, hearing, and touch. Frequently requires pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, stooping, squatting and working in awkward positions. Able to help lift objects and patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds. Moderate stress from coordinating and supervising unit staff. May be exposed to infectious diseases/blood/body fluids. Will be exposed to physical, mental and emotional illness as well as end of life conditions and death. Moderate stress and risk of injury from patient care. YNHHS Requisition ID 152296
    $128k-209k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Surgical APP - Full Time (General/Trauma)

    Yale-New Haven Health 4.1company rating

    New London, CT job

    To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is a licensed professional provider who functions in collaboration with an attending physician in a variety of practice settings at YNHHS. Provides exceptional direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care to the highest standards of the organization as part of a multidisciplinary team. Cultivates a patient centric environment which focuses on the whole individual inclusive of physical, psychosocial, spiritual and functional needs of the patient, family, and significant others. Serves as the focal professional for the continuity of care in patient care within scope of practice standards, as well as specialty specific standards to address and resolve problems that may arise. Position Overview: * Provide 24/7 coverage for a diverse general surgery and trauma patient population within a high-acuity inpatient setting. * Conduct daily inpatient rounds, collaborating closely with attending surgeons, residents, and the multidisciplinary care team. * Assist in the operating room for laparoscopic and robotic surgical cases, ensuring high-quality perioperative support. * Perform inpatient surgical consults across a high-volume service, delivering timely assessments and evidence-based care plans. * Participate in comprehensive onboarding and a structured orientation program designed to support both new graduates and experienced providers. * Contribute to a collaborative, excellence-driven surgical team focused on optimizing clinical outcomes and patient experience. Responsibilities * 1. Clinical Care * The Physician Assistant (PA) or the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. The NP/PA, whether the practice setting is the inpatient, ambulatory, or outpatient settings, provides optimal patient care, from diagnostic to prognostic matters. This individual works in collaboration with the attending supervising/collaborating physician(s) in accordance with state law and hospital regulations, hospital policy, protocols and clinical pathways and may provide autonomous team based care. * Obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, reviews/orders diagnostic/therapeutic tests and radiologic results, formulates and manages patient treatment plans. The NP/PA may perform procedures, prescribe treatment and medications in accordance with institutional and state guidelines, as well as, when necessary for scope within specialty or professional competency standards. In some clinical specialties, the NP/PA may have autonomous practice managing certain patient populations. * The NP/PA may also function as first or second assistant on operative cases (as long as within position scope and job educational prerequisites are in place), using fine motor skills and manual dexterity. * Other clinical job duties may be applied in accordance with departmental and operational goals, training related to profession and practice necessitated guidelines and responsibilities, inclusive but not limited to responding to emergency situations within the YNHHS parameters * 2. Patient Education & Psychosocial Support* The NP/PA will educate patients/families on care and recommended or available resources. In collaboration with the supervising/collaborating MD, this may be inclusive of admitting instructions, treatment plan, actual and potential side effects of treatments/medications, and discharge plan. * The NP/PA, as part of a multidisciplinary team, provides psychosocial support to patients, their family members, and significant others in a caring, ethical, and professional manner. * 3. Information Management * The NP/PA ensures appropriate documentation within the accordance of hospital and regulatory requirements and protects information of all forms, whether computer-based, paper, film, voice, or other media from unauthorized access modification, destruction, or intentional or accidental disclosure. * 4. Quality Management * The NP/PA is expected to demonstrate a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care. * Ensures compliance with patient related healthcare regulatory requirements, standards and recommendations. * 5. Professional Development* The NP/PA continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency. * The NP/PA serves as a clinical resource for new house staff and may provide service specific orientation pertinent to clinical education * Consistently demonstrates high reliability organizational behaviors through reporting safety events as well as near misses.* The NP/PA continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency. * Maintains all employee requirements determined by hospital policy. * The NP/PA may serve as a clinical preceptor for NP/PA students and other health care professionals and may serve as a mentor to pre-PA/NP candidates.* The NP/PA may collaborate on research, quality assurance and performance improvement projects, and assist with the formation of protocols that will be applied to clinical practice or further their educational and clinical expertise. Qualifications EDUCATION Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or an accredited Physician Assistant Program. EXPERIENCE Prefer clinical working experience as a NP/PA within the given specialty/service line recommended, but none required. APRNs, PAs, CRNAs and CNMs are required to be appointed to the Affiliated Medical Staff of a YNHHS Hospital and credentialed through the Medical Staff process. Evidence of current competence to practice as {an APRN, PA, CRNA, CNM} via appropriate reference letters from physicians and other practitioners must be able to be obtained during the Medical Staff appointment process in order to be eligible. LICENSURE Active PA Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Connecticut State Physician Assistant License, ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile DEA License, when indicated for pediatric position profile PALS, when indicated for neonatal care NRP Certification. Additional licensure, certifications and/or continuing education credits may be required during employment based on position and area of specialty. ORConnecticut State Registered Nurse License, Connecticut State Nurse Practitioner License, Board specialty certification, as appropriate for position profile ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile DEA License, when indicated for pediatric position profile PALS, when indicated for neonatal care NRP Certification. Additional licensure, certifications and/or continuing education credits may be required during employment based on position and area of specialty. Additional Information To learn more, please email our In-House Physician Recruiter Nathalie Martinez at ************************** Websites: ************************************* ************* YNHHS Requisition ID 167131
    $31k-36k yearly est. Easy Apply 56d ago
  • HVC Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse

    Yale New Haven Hospital 4.1company rating

    Stratford, CT job

    To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values-integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. SUMMARY As an integral member of the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) healthcare team, the Registered Professional Nurse (RN) upholds the YNHHS mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives to provide the highest level of patient centered care. The RN practices professional nursing as a registered nurse within the legal and ethical framework established by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Scope and Standards for Nursing Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and the YNHHS Professional Practice Model. The professional role of the RN is exemplified by the qualities of leadership, delegation, collaboration, effective communication, ensuring quality outcomes. YNHHS nurses practice in a framework outlined in our professional practice model, which states, "Achieving outcomes through Autonomy and Accountability". We value Nursing Professional Governance, and use evidence and ata to support our practice with the patient and family at the center, always. The RN provides care that: * Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family encompasses an understanding and integration of cultural and diversity into practice * Includes communicating and working collaboratively with the patient, family and health care team members * Includes respecting the patient's values, preferences, expressed needs and knowledge of the healthcare situation in holistic data collection, in formulating health care outcomes and in the evaluation process. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran. Responsibilities 1. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment: The registered nurse collects pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumer's health or situation. Diagnosis: The RN analyzes the assessment data to determine the actual and potential diagnoses or the issues. Outcomes Identification: The RN identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation. Planning: The RN develops and modifies a plan of care that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes. Implementation: The RN implements the identified plan. Coordination of Care: The RN coordinates care delivery and transitions in care. Health Teaching and Health Promotion: The RN employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluation: The RN evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. 2. STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE The ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2015) describe a competent level of behavior in the rofessional role, including activities related to: ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health. The RN is expected to engage in professional role activities, including leadership, appropriate to their education and position. The RN is accountable to for their professional actions to themselves, their healthcare consumers, their peers and ultimately to society. Ethics: The RN practices ethically. Culturally congruent practice: The RN practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles. Communication: The RN communicates effectively in all areas of practice Collaboration: The RN collaborates with healthcare consumer and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practice. Leadership: The RN leads within the professional practice setting and the profession. Education: the RN seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking. Evidence-Based Practice and Research: The RN integrates evidence and research findings into practice Quality of Practice: The RN contributes to quality nursing practice. Professional Practice Evaluation: The RN evaluates owns' and others' nursing practice. Resource Utilization: The RN utilizes appropriate resources to plan provide and sustain evidence -based nursing services that are safe, effective and fiscally responsible Environmental Health: The RN practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner Qualifications EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. All newly hired registered nurses must have current BCLS certification or must obtain within one month of hire. EXPERIENCE: Registered Nurse is the foundational for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program. SPECIAL SKILLS: Registered Nurse is the foundational for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program. ACCOUNTABILITY : Accountable to practice within the Scope and Standards of Practice within the Nurse Practice Act of their state of practice. RNs at YNHH are accountable to YNHHS standards of professional behavior. Nursing practice is overseen by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) in each delivery network, and RNs are accountable to their chain of command . RNs are accountable to team members and upholding standards of professional behavior. COMPLEXITY ): In personal and job-related decisions and actions, consistently demonstrates the values of integrity (doing the right thing), patient-centered (putting patients and families first), respect (valuing all people and embracing all differences), accountability (being responsible and taking action), and compassion (being empathetic). Accountable to the Scope and Standards of practice noted in this job description. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Licensed and a currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged.
    $63k-109k yearly est. 7d ago
  • Manager Diagnostic Imaging & Radiology

    Danbury Hospital 4.7company rating

    Danbury Hospital job in Danbury, CT

    at Danbury Hospital MANAGER OF DIAGNOSTIC AND IMAGING AT THE DANBURY HOSPITAL!! Rare opportunity to join the leadership team in Radiology at the Danbury Hospital. We are growing and looking for an experienced Manager of Radiology (must be certified ARRT in CT have 5 or more years of experience and have a Bachelor's Degree. We are now Northwell/Nuvance and offer tremendous opportunities to grow and work with leaders in the field. The Danbury Hospital is Nationally recognized. Great pay, perks and benefits. Pay based on experience with the mid-point being $153,000. Summary: Manages the daily operations of the imaging department at Danbury Hospital and New Milford Hospital. Provides oversight of hospital-based services , including adherence to pertinent regulatory requirements, including federal and state agencies. Responsibilities: Manages staff, clinical orientations, education, competencies, schedules, performance improvement initiatives, staff meetings and communications. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements including but not limited to Joint Commission, ACR, and State of Connecticut. Conducts annual performance reviews of direct reports, oversees the distribution of organizational goals, and sets departmental goals. Identifies and monitors resources necessary for safe delivery of patient care to include labor, equipment, and facilities in the department. Establishes and maintains an effective quality control and quality improvement program. Assists with the preparation capital and operating budgets, manages expenses, monitors budget variances and implements corrective action when necessary. In collaboration with the Director of Imaging Services, develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure quality, compliance, safety and customer service. Monitors and promotes a strong customer service focus. Provides leadership for continuous improvement in patient access, Press Ganey and HCAHP scores, turnaround times and physician satisfaction. Promotes a work environment that fosters employee development, promotes self-directed teams and establishes communication processes. Regularly meets with supervisory team and staff to ensure communication and the proper processes and procedures. Interviews, hires, orients, coaches, evaluates and manages performance issues for direct reports, holding supervisors responsible and accountable for their assigned areas of responsibility. Works with the RSO and Radiation Safety Coordinator to ensure all regulatory documentation are accurate and testing is performed within guidelines. Assumes on-call administrative duties as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. Other Information: Bachelor's degree in a related field A minimum of five years of relevant clinical experience in imaging modalities and a minimum of three years of progressive supervisory experience in Imaging. Minimum Experience: five years Must possess proof of registry with The American Registry of Radiology Technology, CT state license. Advanced registry is desired. Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Desired: Financial and billing background. Working Conditions: Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions Company: Danbury Hospital Org Unit: 683 Department: Radiology Admin Exempt: Yes Salary Range: $51.31 - $95.29 Hourly
    $51.3-95.3 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • EEG Technician - PRN - Sharon

    Nuvance Health 4.7company rating

    Nuvance Health job in Sharon, CT

    at Sharon Hospital RESPONSABILITIES : 1. Ability to use computerized equipment to perform EEGs.2. Obtains patient's medical history from chart and patient; documents patient information on EEG flowsheet.3. Demonstrates the ability to place electrodes on the patient's scalp in the designated areas.4. Demonstrates the ability to monitor and interrupt test results in order to make changes or adjustments as needed by the physician.5. Responsible for recording and labeling test results; sends test results to ordering physician; files all test results according to policy and procedure.6. Maintains a daily log of all procedures performed.7. Operates equipment safely and correctly; performs preventative maintenance; reports all malfunctions.8. Interacts professionally with patients and/or families; treats patients and families with respect.9. Provides care appropriate to condition and age of patient, neonate through geriatric population.10. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.11. Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.12. Educates patient and family about procedure performed.13. Communicates appropriately and clearly to coworkers, physicians and patients.14. Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.15. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.16. Documentation meets current standards and policies.17. Demonstrates the ability and willingness to orient new staff members.18. Uses the principles of AIDET in every customer encounter19. Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: • High School diploma or equivalent.• 1 year of experience as an EEG technician. Company: Sharon HospitalLocation: 50 Hospital Hill Road , Sharon, CTOrg Unit: 1173Department: ECGExempt: NoSalary Range: $18.39 - $34.14 Hourly Working Conditions: Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Significant occupational risk Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Company: Sharon Hospital Org Unit: 1173 Department: ECG Exempt: No Salary Range: $22.94 - $42.61 Hourly
    $18.4-34.1 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Call Center Operator (Per Diem)

    Yale-New Haven Health 4.1company rating

    New Haven, CT job

    To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Provide the 24X7 communication link between physicians, hospital personnel, patients and visitors. Associate utilizes an internal and external communications network including computer systems for patient information, answering service, on call, and directory, computerized attendant console and paging terminal. Responsibilities include the processing of incoming and outgoing phone calls, physician answering service calls, processing all Emergency Life Safety codes, monitoring and reporting alarms, and paging via voice and radio paging systems. Typing and retrieving messages from computers. Must be flexible to work week days, evenings, night, weekends and holiday shifts if needed. Must be able to support all Health System locations including YNHH, BH and GH. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities * 1. Processes Emergency Life Safety Codes * 1.1 Answers code line on first ring. * 1.2 Pages appropriate personnel according to department policy and procedure with no exceptions. * 1.3 Completes code procedure within 30 seconds. * 1.4 Documents codes as instructed. * 2. Answer and Accurately Process Calls * 2.1 Answers each call by the fourth ring. * 2.2 Handles 60-80 call per hour with 95-100% accuracy. * 2.3 Documents neatly and accurately each caller's request for paging, as required. * 2.4 Demonstrates efficient and accurate use of call processing software/hardware on a daily basis. * 2.5 Makes audio pages and announcements correctly and professionally. * 2.6 Processes calls according to established procedures within 15-30 seconds * 3. Demonstrates Positive Peer and Customer Relations Skills * 3.1 Demonstrates courteous and positive customer relations on the phone when dealing with patients, the public, medical staff and hospital employees. * 3.2 Consistently maintains professionalism under duress. * 3.3 Exhibits reliable, professional and ethical work habits contributing to a positive work environment. * 4. Management of Pagers * 4.1 Utilizes vendor portal to execute exchanges. * 4.2 Updates databases with relevant information. * 4.3 Assures cost center, name, department information is correct * 5. Maintains On-call Schedules of Hospital Personnel * 5.1 Completes schedules by the first day of his/her assigned month with 100% accuracy. * 5.2 Follows schedule with 100% accuracy. * 5.3 Performs all related departmental duties as needed or assigned with accuracy and completeness. Qualifications EDUCATION HIgh School Graduate or GED required. EXPERIENCE Experience utilizing computers in an office environment required. Experience answering telephones in a high call volume environment preferred. Knowledge of, Cisco, and Spok software preferred. SPECIAL SKILLS Ability to type at least 35 WPM. Associate must function successfully in a team environment and also work alone competently supporting all aspects of the position. Candidate must possess excellent decision-making ability along with excellent customer service skills. PHYSICAL DEMAND While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to write, type, handle items; and talk or hear. They are frequently required to reach with hands and arms. They are occasionally required to stand and walk. They must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but in emergency situations can become high level. Ability to concentrate is essential. The Associate must make use of a headset style answering device on or in ear(s). There may be a considerable amount of mental stress. Must be able to easily and accurately distinguish colors and shades in order to accurately identify alarm signals and visual cues on the PC. Must have the ability to distinguish variations in audible alerts and alarms. Must be able to quickly reset alarms, computers and UPS systems which are located throughout the Operator Services location. Must have an exceptional command of the English language and speak clearly with accurate pronunciation of words to ensure the accurate communication of verbal information, particularly in times of crisis or stress. May be required to staff one or more of the call centers operated by YNHHS. Travel to different call centers required as necessary. Must have access to reliable transportation and is expected to report to work during major weather events. Adherence to hospital dress code is required at all times. Incumbents as well as external and internal applicants who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without the assistance of reasonable accommodation as determined on a case by case basis. YNHHS Requisition ID 167124
    $32k-39k yearly est. 36d ago

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