Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist Preceptor on Residency Faculty Team in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME jobs
Northern Light Acadia Hospital in Bangor, Maine is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible psychiatrist to join our Adult Psychiatry Residency Program's faculty as an Adult Outpatient Preceptor. Our program is committed to providing a comprehensive and supportive learning environment that fosters the development of exceptional clinicians, researchers, and leaders in the field of psychiatry.
Details:
* Provide direct clinical supervision for psychiatric residents in our Adult Medication Management clinic
* Flexible schedules - full-time and part-time options available, on-site work is required
* Collaboration with the Residency Director and Medical Director of Adult Outpatient Psychiatry
* Ample support from other psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, therapists, technicians, and hospital leadership
Why Northern Light Acadia Hospital?
* Competitive compensation and benefits package including generous paid time off, retirement plan with employer matching, continuing medical education (CME) allowance, and much more
* Newly increased student loan reimbursement program
* Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
* Flexible schedules to promote an exceptional work/life balance - venture out and enjoy Vacationland!
* Opportunity to participate in the planning of our upcoming Child & Adolescent Fellowship Program
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is an acute care, regional psychiatric teaching hospital that is the hub of a comprehensive behavioral health service line within Northern Light Health. We serve communities throughout the state and provide inpatient and outpatient behavioral health care for children, teens, and adults while specializing in the treatment of mental illness and substance use disorders. In addition, we offer innovative programming in the form of behavioral health home, integrated behavioral healthcare in primary care practices, general hospital psychiatry, and an extensive telepsychiatry network. We are the only New England partner for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.
For more information, please contact:
Kayla Rodriguez, CPRP
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Call ************ or text Adult OP Preceptor to ************
Easy ApplyOT- Internal Travel
Bangor, ME jobs
Northern Light Acadia Hospital Department: Occupational Therapy Acadia Work Type: PRN Hours Per Week: 40.00 Occupational Therapist, Registered and Licensed in the State of Maine to provide comprehensive occupational therapy for psychiatric, chemical dependency, inpatients, outpatients, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics including assessment, one-on-one treatment, and group treatment. These interventions are designed to measure and improve skills in the following areas: Activities of Daily Living (ADL), cognitive functioning, work and school performance, leisure and recreation skills, community re-entry, Independent Living Skills, sensory integration, and psychosocial skills. Help maintain an age-appropriate therapeutic environment. Perform any duties/responsibilities assigned by Manager or Supervisor for which qualified.
Acadia is pleased to be able to offer an opportunity for direct contracting for Occupational Therapists to come and experience what it is like to be part of the Acadia team and mission. We are opening to applications from interested Occupational Therapists who would like to work directly for the organization in a traveler-like role. The Occupational Therapist will become part of our team as temporary per diem employee for a period of 12 weeks. The Occupational Therapist will be scheduled as needed in the department in consultation with the manager of the area. At the end of the 12 weeks, we welcome you to join our team as a permanent employee in a full time, part time, or regular per diem position. Our talent team will be happy to work with anyone who decides it is time to make Acadia your professional home.
Responsibilities:
* Administers all mandatory parts of the evaluation (as tolerated by client).
* Is competent in administering all parts of the evaluation-this will be measured by supervisor via two observations throughout the year and ongoing review of evaluation write-ups.
* Modifies evaluation administration techniques as evaluation battery is modified over time.
* Documents reason for not administering parts of the evaluation in the dictated report.
* Understands rationale for using tests in evaluation batter; be able to articulate rationale to treatment team, client, and public.
* Completes a comprehensive report that addresses areas of strengths, deficits, functional performance, client goals, necessary accommodation, and safety.
* Documents reason for delay of administration of evaluation in progress note; determine a follow-up date for re-administration.
* Attends treatment team meeting following administration of evaluation to discuss results.
* Attends other unit/program-based meetings in which clinical data is discussed.
* Contacts clinician/RN/MD weekly to provide ongoing consultation.
* Ensures appropriate release of information forms have been signed prior to releasing functional performance data.
* Teaches caregivers specific skills or review recommendations whenever necessary.
* Provides specific information verbally or in writing to facilitate client treatment.
* Notifies HeIS of all requests for information from the medical record.
* Documents evaluation according to policy and the template.
* Documents SOAP/SOIEAP notes and other progress notes according to policy.
* Completes all billing forms in full according to policy.
* Reports results of safety audits and other audits to the appropriate individual.
* Follows department, Nursing, Human Resources, and IDD policies and procedures.
* Completes duties and manages issues and concerns as directed by your supervisor; policies and procedures; safety officer; department head; and administration
* Demonstrates professional behavior toward client, the family, the public, coworkers, supervisor, and student interns.
* Develop and maintain the ability to work collaboratively with others in an interdisciplinary work environment.
* Functions in the role of Occupational Therapy consultant in order to educate other healthcare providers about client'sfunctional performance; about occupational therapy; and about occupational performance in general.
* Uses clinical and administrative supervision to address issues and concerns.
* Productivity Standard of 75% of working time is produced as billable.
Competencies and Skills
* Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.
* Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.
* Develops Self and Others:Takes responsibility for engaging in professional self-development activities and programs. Strives to gain insight into their own values, strengths and weaknesses, interests and ambitions and takes action in order to enhance competencies and skills when possible. As a leader, encourages and guides employees towards growth opportunities to enhance performance and help them reach goals. Reviews and analyzes employees' strengths and weaknesses to distinguish their talents and development needs, and to ensure they are enhanced appropriately.
* Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.
* Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.
* Resolves Conflict: Promptly acts to find alternatives/solutions when team members disagree. Addresses issues in a direct, honest, and appropriate manner. Handles conflicting interests diplomatically and helps to solve them. Transforms difficult situations into teachable moments using respect and accountability .
* Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
* Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
* Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
* Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Education
* Required Bachelor's Degree
Working Conditions
* Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
* Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
* Need to drive to perform responsible duties.
* Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
* Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.
* Potential exposure to noxious odors.
* Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
* Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.
* Prolonged periods of sitting.
* Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).
* Prolonged periods of standing.
* Prolonged periods of walking.
* Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is a broad behavioral health delivery system centrally managed from its location in Bangor, Maine. Acadia Hospital is a leader in providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, tele-psychiatry, consultations to regional emergency departments, school-based and employer-based services, and integration into primary and specialty care practices. Northern Light Acadia Hospital offers innovative programming in the form of eating disorder services and a geriatric mood and memory clinic, which is involved in multiple clinical trials for promising Alzheimer's medications. The hospital is also the parent organization of Northern Light Acadia Healthcare which provides a substance use disorder treatment program, case management, and other outpatient mental health services serving patients from all corners of Maine. Acadia Hospital embraces service excellence and high quality care as evidenced by its commitment to achieve Center of Excellence status in the delivery of behavioral health services.
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Northern Light Health offers a broad range of providers and services, including ten hospitals, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.
Bangor, Maine is a vibrant small city with easy access to Maine's spectacular coast, mountains, and lakes. Schools rank among New England's best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono. Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, the arts, and commerce. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to many major destinations.
Bangor, Maine, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Addiction, Adult and Ped
Per Diem, Part-Time, and Full-Time Advanced Gastroenterology Opportunities
Bangor, ME jobs
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is seeking a per diem board-certified/board-eligible Gastroenterologist trained in advanced procedures to join our dynamic team in Bangor, Maine. In this position, you will have the opportunity to focus your practice primarily on therapeutic endoscopy alongside a collaborative team of well-trained physicians and advanced practice providers.
Details:
* Ability to do ERCP and EUS
* Large service area and referral network creating a diverse patient population
* Robust hospitalist team available 24/7 for all GI admissions
* Fast-paced, professionally challenging environment
* Newly developed Reflux and IBD Centers of Excellence providing avenues for research and growth
* Affiliation with Massachusetts General Hospital's Liver Transplant Center
Considering full or part-time instead? See our benefits below!
* Robust compensation and benefits package including generous paid time off, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, CME allowance, malpractice insurance, and much more
* Extremely competitive student loan reimbursement program
* Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
* Family friendly environment that promotes a healthy work/life balance
* Leadership and teaching opportunities if desired
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a 411- bed, regional tertiary care and ACS-verified level II trauma center serving a patient population of approximately 500,000 in the northern two-thirds of the state. The hospital is a base for LifeFlight of Maine, a critical care air transportation service flying nearly 900 missions per year. We are a member of Northern Light Health, the most expansive integrated health delivery system in Maine. Northern Light Health offers a broad range of providers and services, including ten hospitals, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.
Bangor, Maine is a vibrant small city with easy access to Maine's spectacular coast, mountains, and lakes. Schools rank among New England's best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono. Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, the arts, and commerce. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to most major destinations.
For more information, please contact:
Kayla Rodriguez, CPRP
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Call ************ or text Advanced GI to ************
Easy ApplyRecovery Support Spec/LADC - Part Time
Portland, ME jobs
Northern Light Mercy Hospital Department: McAuley Residence - South McAuley Residence Work Type: Part Time Ineligible Hours Per Week: 12.00 Work Schedule: Variable Under the clinical supervision of the Director of the Behavioral Health Psychiatric Consult Service and the administrative supervision of the VP of Mission Effectiveness, the Behavioral Health Social Worker. is available for requests from the Emergency Department and the medical/surgical units of Mercy Hospital to assess the emotional, social and environmental needs of adolescent through geriatric patients and families. The incumbent provides psychiatric and/or chemical dependency assessments, counseling, information, community resource referrals, and arrangements for continuing care and/or coordinated discharge planning. The social worker is responsible for advocating for the most appropriate and least restrictive services for the patient. Serves as an expert about, and as a liaison to, community resource programs and coordinates services between area providers. The Social Worker models a multidisciplinary approach to providing quality patient care and routinely involves Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioners, Psychiatrists, and all pertinent internal and external providers in developing treatment and discharge plans. The incumbent may have access to highly confidential patient, employee and/or proprietary information, and must handle and protect the information in accordance with hospital and system policies, HIPAA requirements and the highest level of ethical standards. The incumbent is responsible for reporting all security events, potential events, or other security risks to the organization. The incumbent is responsible for participation in and completion of all patient safety initiatives appropriate to the position, and conducts all job responsibilities according to the Mission and Values of Hospital.
Responsibilities:
1. Under the supervision of the Director of the Behavioral Health Psychiatric Consult Service, the social worker responds to and/or identifies the need for assessment/intervention or other services within the Emergency Department and on the medical/surgical units of Mercy Hospital (at all campuses) in order to provide for effective patient care. a. Provides professional psychiatric and chemical dependency assessments for patients receiving treatment in the Emergency Department and on the Mercy Hospital medical/surgical units. b. Identifies appropriate resources to assure continuum of care for the patient to be able to achieve positive outcomes (in consideration of the patient's motivation, physical health, spiritual beliefs and functional capabilities) c. Guides and assists patients, families and significant others in determining continuing care plans. d. Make referrals to appropriate community resources. e. Coordinates delivery of treatment services. f. Assists is discharge planning and transfers to other facilities. 2. Quality Patient Care a. Initial assessment will include an evaluation of patient risk of harm to self and/or to others. b. Demonstrates reflective / active listening, feedback, summarizing, reframing, empathy, support, problem solving, coaching and psycho-education skills. c. Adapts services and approach to the language, cultural norms and individual preferences and beliefs of the patient, family members and significant others participating in the patient's care. d. Negotiates/advocates for the most appropriate and least restrictive services for the patient. e. Follows through with commitments to patients, family members, significant others and providers in a timely and professional manner. f. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. g. Maintains and abides by ethical standards set forth by the facility, EMHS and Maine State Licensing Boards. h. Works as an advocate within and outside of Mercy Hospital i. Represents Mercy Hospital / EMHS in a positive and professional manner in the community. 3. Documentation a. Records accurate psychiatric and chemical dependency assessments b. Performs appropriate documentation to ensure adherence to department policies. c. Utilizes appropriate terminology in written documentation and in verbal communication. d. Completes medical records in a timely manner consistent with department policy. e. Documentation complies with regulatory standards and supports billing and coding practices 4. Quality Improvement a. Adheres to hospital quality improvement standards b. Attends mandatory hospital Quality Improvement programs. c. Meets Quality Improvement standards as defined by the department. d. Participates in ongoing education for professional enhancement. e. Attends department meetings and participates in department quality initiatives. 5. Professional Development a. Participates in department educational activities. b. Attends minimum of 4 (four) Behavioral Health multidisciplinary staff meetings annually. c. Fosters collaboration and promotes cooperation across the continuum of care. d. Demonstrates ethical comportment in all aspects of practice. e. Submits evidence of ongoing CME activities as per state licensing and / or hospital requirements.
Other Information:
Competencies and Skills
* Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
* Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
* Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
* Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Credentials
* Required Licensed Alcohol/Drug Cert
Working Conditions
* Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
* Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
* Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.
* Potential exposure to noxious odors.
* Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.
* Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
* Lifting, moving and loading less than 20 pounds.
* Prolonged periods of sitting.
Portland, Maine, Catholic, Sisters of Mercy, Level 2 NeoNatal Nursery
Logistic Transport Specialist
Bangor, ME jobs
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Department: Materials Management Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Work Type: Part Time Eligible Hours Per Week: 16.00 Work Schedule: Variable Transports patients to areas such as operating rooms or x-ray rooms using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds. May also transport supplies, equipment, specimens, and/or medications.
Responsibilities:
* Lifts or assists others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers. · Transports patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds. · Cleans, disinfects, and sanitizes equipment, such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, or portable medical equipment, documenting needed repairs or maintenance. · Responds to emergency situations, such as emergency medical calls, security calls, or fire alarms. · Maintains a safe environment complying with NLH policies and procedures; reports and directly addresses environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed. · May perform other duties upon request.
Other Information:
Competencies and Skills
* Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
* Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
* Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
* Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Working Conditions
* Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.
* Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).
EMMC, Bangor, Maine, Level 2 Trauma Center, hospital, Cancer Care, Lifeflight
Laundry Worker
Bangor, ME jobs
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Department: Laundry and Linen Services Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Work Type: Part Time Ineligible Hours Per Week: 10.00 Work Schedule: Variable Dries, folds, sorts, and distributes clean linens so that patient care needs for linen throughout all facility and associated practices can be met.
Responsibilities:
* Responds to beeper requests.
* Clean linen carts are exchanged; patient packs are delivered.
* Perform evening soiled linen transport.
* Stacks full bags in washroom - in an orderly fashion.
* Loads sorted linen into weight sensitive pocket of transfer belt.
* Sets proper water temperature, monitors during cycles.
* Operates washers manually as necessary.
* Unloads washers on clean side.
* Sorts rough-dry in preparation for dryers.
* Greases wheel bearings on carts, performs other maintenance as required.
* Empties laundry bags, sorts into proper classification.
* Unloads linens and washes, cleans exchange carts.
* Responsible for wiping off cart covers.
* Records weight and classification of linens processed.
* Performs Daily: sweep/vacuum, empty all trash containers, clean lint collectors, clean dryer drawers, clean linen baskets, and drain air-line moisture traps.
* Performs Weekly: wax/wash floor, clean surface of equipment, air-hose ironer/folder motors.
* Performs Monthly: Dust overhead pipes, vacuum walls, wipe down light fixtures, duct work, and overhead surfaces.
* Performs other related tasks as assigned.
Other Information:
Competencies and Skills
* Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
* Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
* Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
* Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Education
* Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
Working Conditions
* Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
* Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
* Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.
* Potential exposure to noxious odors.
* Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.
EMMC, Bangor, Maine, Level 2 Trauma Center, hospital, Cancer Care, Lifeflight
Community Health Worker
Bangor, ME jobs
Northern Light Acadia Hospital Department: Behav Hlth Clinic - Schools Acadia Work Type: Part Time Eligible Hours Per Week: 20 Hours Work Schedule: 7:00 AM TO 2:30 PM The Youth Tele Behavioral Health Program provides students with year-round long term or short term counseling via tele and community resources. The Community Health Worker works alongside a Behavioral Health Clinician and school personnel to help students and families access services and resources. Work closely with Clinician to organize school based behavioral health program and care coordination. The Community Health Worker provides case management; ensuring students and families receive the help they need. Document encounters; collect data; complete monthly reports; maintains comprehensive electronic client files, which include referrals, release of information, consents and other medical documentation.
Responsibilities:
* Assist students and families to access on site tele behavioral counseling services as well as off-site community-based clinicians and non-clinical resources (as needed).
* Conduct comprehensive screening/assessment activities including mental health status, health screen and social needs factors. Coordinate, manage and schedule tele behavioral counseling sessions.
* Manage data and appointments in hospital's electronic medical record (EMR).
* Obtain insurance authorizations for clinical sessions.
* Provide home, school and community-based care coordination to youth and their families. Provide ongoing follow-up, motivational interviewing and goal setting with students/families.
* Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources and services.
* Implement personalized case management for student and family needs.
* Collaborate as a member of the school's guidance team to discuss students on the caseload and work with this team to refer students to the program.
* Participate in weekly supervision and program staff meetings.
* Track and submit data. Complete monthly reports.
* Manage time and resources in a skilled manner.
* Understand school culture and work closely with school personnel.
* Demonstrate appropriate boundaries in all interactions.
* Attend relevant trainings, conferences, community events.
* Follow policies and procedures; Maintain confidential information.
* Additional duties will be at the discretion of your supervision.
Other Information:
* Associate degree and/or CHW certification preferred or equivalent combination of experience and education.
* Strong computer skills- Electronic medical record (EMR) databases, Google calendar, and Zoom.
* Knowledge of area community agencies and resources.
* Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
* Creative and analytical thinking
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Competencies and Skills
* Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
* Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
* Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
* Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Working Conditions
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is a broad behavioral health delivery system centrally managed from its location in Bangor, Maine. Acadia Hospital is a leader in providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, tele-psychiatry, consultations to regional emergency departments, school-based and employer-based services, and integration into primary and specialty care practices. Northern Light Acadia Hospital offers innovative programming in the form of eating disorder services and a geriatric mood and memory clinic, which is involved in multiple clinical trials for promising Alzheimer's medications. The hospital is also the parent organization of Northern Light Acadia Healthcare which provides a substance use disorder treatment program, case management, and other outpatient mental health services serving patients from all corners of Maine. Acadia Hospital embraces service excellence and high quality care as evidenced by its commitment to achieve Center of Excellence status in the delivery of behavioral health services.
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Northern Light Health offers a broad range of providers and services, including ten hospitals, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.
Bangor, Maine is a vibrant small city with easy access to Maine's spectacular coast, mountains, and lakes. Schools rank among New England's best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono. Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, the arts, and commerce. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to many major destinations.
Bangor, Maine, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Addiction, Adult and Ped
Home Care & Hospice Opportunities - Waterville
Waterville, ME jobs
Looking for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, PTs, Social Workers and more! New grad nurse opportunities available to provide career development and mentorships. Sign on bonuses for eligible positions/individuals! Northern Light Home Care & Hospice is a non-profit organization providing direct, personalized care throughout Maine - from South Portland to Fort Kent. Territories include: * South Portland * Waterville * Bangor * Ellsworth * Aroostook County We are committed to making visits to those at home who are recovering from illness and surgery and have added Hospice and other programs to help those who prefer to spend their remaining days in the comfort of their own home. We continue with public health nursing by offering immunization clinics, adult health clinics, and education and awareness events for all ages. Have you considered the benefits of working in home care or hospice? Home care and hospice nurses have the autonomy to educate and work 1:1 with patients in their home while applying their nursing skills in specialty programs for: *
COPD * Heart Failure * Diabetes * Stroke * Post Surgical * Patient Triage * Case Management * Intimate team collaboration which allows more time with your patients! * Throughout the homecare system, our clinicians make in excess of 160,000 in-home visits each year caring for an average of 1,400 people on any given day. An additional 4,000 individuals are cared for in health and wellness clinics. * Northern Light Health Home Care and Hospice uses innovative technology in patient homes to help support patient care, patient families. * Northern Light Home Care and Hospice has competitive wages, Including evening/weekend, holiday and on call differentials in addition to, mileage reimbursement for patient related travel. * Tired of running room to room to treat patients? Home care and hospice allows you decompression time between visits which contributes to improved work life balance and career fulfillment. * Feel empowered in your role as a fundamental part of a team of nurses, therapists, certified nurse's aides, and social workers. * Work in partnership with our specialty programs for the continuum care needs of your patients. * Advance your career by accessing growth opportunities available to you within the home care and hospice. * Receive ongoing education and development through Northern Light Health! * Full and part time positions with benefits. * Federal tuition reimbursement possibilities as part of working for a non-profit organization. Benefits * Northern Light Health is guided by our culture of caring, and that starts with caring for one another. Northern Light Health is a great place to work, to grow, and to excel. We encourage you to thrive by providing meaningful benefits that support you and your family. * Sign-on Bonus for eligible positions * Generous paid time off * Tuition repayment programs * Premium pay differentials for evening, night and weekend shifts * Wellness programs and incentives * And much more! Other information: * Current license to drive in the state of Maine, with reliable transportation and agency required auto liability insurance. Must be able to travel within assigned region, or statewide, depending on the position. * BLS Training Provided * Degree, Certificate or Licensure for position required as applicable.
Sonographer II
Bangor, ME jobs
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Department: Ultrasound Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Work Type: Part Time Eligible FTE: 0.45 (18 hours) Work Schedule: No Hours Assigned eligible for a sign on/relocation bonus
Summary:
The Sonographer is responsible for coordinating the patient flow to obtain requested imaging studies in a fast-paced environment. This is achieved through order verification, quality assurance of the imaging equipment, proper patient identification and obtaining appropriate imaging following approved policies and protocols. This is to include proper patient preparation and education which may begin prior to the patient arrival. The Sonographer may be involved in as part of a procedural team. The Sonographer will treat patients of all age groups which includes infancy, pediatrics, adults and geriatrics. The Sonographer must be knowledgeable of age specific protocols. The Sonographer must be flexible to cover a variety of shifts with weekend, holiday and non-restricted call duties required as needed. Under the general supervision of the Director of Medical Imaging and the interpreting physician, the sonographer uses Ultrasound to locate, evaluate, and record pertinent anatomical, pathological, and functional data. Assumes responsibility for designated areas as required. Will work with patients, their families, physicians, healthcare professionals, students, etc. They will be required to be on feet much of the time.
Responsibilities:
* Greeting customers, patients and co-workers with a friendly smile and using AIDET when appropriate (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You).
* Listens carefully and avoids interruptions in interactions with both patients and co-workers.
* Acts as a role model for co-workers within the department or EMMC.
* Adheres to badge, dress code, tobacco and other personal appearance policies.
* Maintains and exhibits a professional, positive attitude towards co-workers, work, and EMMC.
* Demonstrates a commitment to co-workers, job duties, and EMMC (e.g., team player).
* Appropriately focuses on customer needs and expectations as part of the care team, making referrals or transitions when necessary.
* Demonstrates initiative by seeking assignments when not busy.
* Performs other work of the department as needed.
* Participates in orientation and training of students and new employees.
* Makes timely and appropriate decisions and acts through empowerment to handle situations to resolution and/or refers to appropriate person when necessary.
* Channels suggestions and criticisms and questions in a constructive manner.
* Remains flexible and willingly accepts changes in assignments, scheduled working hours, imaging locations, etc. to meet patient care needs.
* Maintains a calm and knowledgeable demeanor, keeps composure under stressful situations.
* Supports and embraces change in job and EMMC.
* Proactively seeks out solutions to problems for self, co-workers, patients, and visitors.
* Continually develops skills and/or job knowledge. Participates in skills training opportunities available to him/her.
* Takes pride in the appearance and growth of EMMC and acts in a way to promote the same.
* Keeps current on hospital and departmental information by reading e-mail communications and other departmental briefings.
* Attends 75% of staff meetings and participates in discussions.
* Reads and initials minutes of staff meetings that were unattended.
* Stays current with changes to the electronic medical record in order to access patient orders and history when needed.
* Reviews and works within the scope of practice for position and obtains necessary CMEs to maintain licensure and/or registry/certification or both.
* Keeps abreast of new equipment, technology, techniques, etc.… via continuing education to expand knowledge and enhance job performance. May be asked to present to others on specific topics. Completes mandatory hospital wide education, i.e. Healthstream, Promise Point, and Imaging Skills Fail.
* Adheres to "EMMC Code of Conduct" and follows all applicable compliance policies/regulations. Works safely and follows all safety policies, reports incidents or hazards immediately.
* Practices appropriate hand hygiene policies.
* Seeks ways to improve quality of services provided.
* Ensures that a licensed practitioner has ordered the exam via electronic, written order or verbal confirmation.
* Ensures that the clinical indication is pertinent to the exam requested and seeks clarification of unclear orders.
* Matches written order with exam requisition, modifying information to ensure accuracy.
* Maintains equipment in good operating order.
* Cleans and disinfects area after each use per manufacturer's instructions and infection control guidelines.
* Must participate in HLD of transducers using automated or manual techniques in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and will maintain competency annually where applicable.
* Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures requiring understanding of cross-sectional anatomy and vascular hemodynamics so that independent modification of technical parameters will produce optimum results.
* Selects proper technical factors, adapting for atypical patients.
* Pre and post processing of images to include proper anatomical marks and secure data transmission to communication system.
* Applies and contributes to keeping technique guidelines and/or exam protocols up to date. Acknowledge and support the culture of safety by maintaining knowledge of policies and references (STAT/Fire protocols-RACE/PASS/Sharps Disposal/Waste Disposal/Infection Prevention/Reporting systems/Universal Protocol/MOAB) as well as maintaining safe environment (daily room checks where applicable, emergency equipment maintenance, willingness to speak up if something identified as concerning).
* Able to access images and reports in PACS and structured reporting systems.
* Ensures quality and continuity of patient care by proper use of the PACS system with accurate data input (MR #/Req Accession numbers/FIN #).
* Provides excellent customer service, both for internal and/or external customers.
* Responds to communications (phone calls, voice mail messages, and emails) in a timely manner.
* Consistent and reliable attendance, including communication and attempts to find coverage when legitimate issues prevent or inhibit attendance.
* Minimizes patient delays and is flexible when calling for inpatients to ensure the exam room is ready upon patient's arrival.
* Notifies appropriate personnel to release/return the patient upon completion of the test, transports patients to nursing units as necessary.
* Provides a clean and orderly work area.
* Arranges for equipment maintenance when needed, ensures supplies and forms are available in work area, and restocks supplies as needed and at the end of your shift.
* Proactively anticipates and alleviates situations which could result in a patient/customer complaint.
* Practices service recovery when needed. Reports and files all patient incidents, complaints, and HIPAA compliance reports immediately within the appropriate online system.
* Demonstrates reliability, understanding of timely response for call coverage.
* Ensures proper communication prior to, during, and post testing for safe hand off of patient care between care givers.
* Seeks out ways to reduce operating costs or increase efficiency within role/department.
* Acts in a cost-conscious manner with regard to use of supplies.
* Uses supplies and equipment conscientiously reducing waste and damage.
* Checks expiration dates of all supplies regularly and prior to each use.
* Makes effective use of time at work.
* Promptly performs the exam complete function to enable timely report availability and billing.
* Demonstrates knowledge of daily charges and is able to reconcile billing errors.
* Ensures correct financial encounter is used in the RIS when performing the order entry in Cerner.
* Complies with supervisor's instructions regarding staffing level adjustments as needed due to volume changes.
* Down staffs when appropriate after checking with departmental leadership.
Other Information:
* Must have current ARDMS (AB)(OB/GYN) credentials or must be eligible to take ARDMS Abdomen and Obstetrics/Gynecology Registry at time of hire and must pass within 6 months of hire.
* Must have clinical experience of adequate length to become proficient in the art of Medical Sonography.
* Must be able to hear and verbally communicate with patients, family members, physicians, healthcare professionals, department staff, students, etc.
* Must maintain current certification through continuing education.
* Must maintain continuing education in accordance with the department accreditation and professional licensure/certification agencies.
* Must maintain Basic Life Support Certification.
Competencies and Skills
* Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
* Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
* Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
* Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Education
* Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
* Preferred: Associates Degree in Sonography or completion of Accredited Sonography Program.
* Must have current ARDMS (AB)(OB/GYN) credentials or must be eligible to take ARDMS Abdomen and Obstetrics/Gynecology Registry at time of hire and must pass within 6 months of hire.
Working Conditions
* Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
* Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
* Prolonged periods of sitting.
* Prolonged periods of walking.
* Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
* Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
* Extend body and limbs to reach items.
* Prolonged periods of standing.
Home Care & Hospice Opportunities - Aroostook County
Presque Isle, ME jobs
Looking for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, PTs, Social Workers and more! New grad nurse opportunities available to provide career development and mentorships. Sign on bonuses for eligible positions/individuals! Northern Light Home Care & Hospice is a non-profit organization providing direct, personalized care throughout Maine - from South Portland to Fort Kent.
Territories include:
* South Portland
* Waterville
* Bangor
* Ellsworth
* Aroostook County
We are committed to making visits to those at home who are recovering from illness and surgery and have added Hospice and other programs to help those who prefer to spend their remaining days in the comfort of their own home. We continue with public health nursing by offering immunization clinics, adult health clinics, and education and awareness events for all ages.
Have you considered the benefits of working in home care or hospice? Home care and hospice nurses have the autonomy to educate and work 1:1 with patients in their home while applying their nursing skills in specialty programs for:
* COPD
* Heart Failure
* Diabetes
* Stroke
* Post Surgical
* Patient Triage
* Case Management
* Intimate team collaboration which allows more time with your patients!
* Throughout the homecare system, our clinicians make in excess of 160,000 in-home visits each year caring for an average of 1,400 people on any given day. An additional 4,000 individuals are cared for in health and wellness clinics.
* Northern Light Health Home Care and Hospice uses innovative technology in patient homes to help support patient care, patient families.
* Northern Light Home Care and Hospice has competitive wages, Including evening/weekend, holiday and on call differentials in addition to, mileage reimbursement for patient related travel.
* Tired of running room to room to treat patients? Home care and hospice allows you decompression time between visits which contributes to improved work life balance and career fulfillment.
* Feel empowered in your role as a fundamental part of a team of nurses, therapists, certified nurse's aides, and social workers.
* Work in partnership with our specialty programs for the continuum care needs of your patients.
* Advance your career by accessing growth opportunities available to you within the home care and hospice.
* Receive ongoing education and development through Northern Light Health!
* Full and part time positions with benefits.
* Federal tuition reimbursement possibilities as part of working for a non-profit organization.
Benefits
* Northern Light Health is guided by our culture of caring, and that starts with caring for one another. Northern Light Health is a great place to work, to grow, and to excel. We encourage you to thrive by providing meaningful benefits that support you and your family.
* Sign-on Bonus for eligible positions
* Generous paid time off
* Tuition repayment programs
* Premium pay differentials for evening, night and weekend shifts
* Wellness programs and incentives
* And much more!
Other information:
* Current license to drive in the state of Maine, with reliable transportation and agency required auto liability insurance. Must be able to travel within assigned region, or statewide, depending on the position.
* BLS Training Provided
* Degree, Certificate or Licensure for position required as applicable.
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Patient Service Representative
Caribou, ME jobs
Northern Light A.R. Gould Department: Primary Care - Caribou Northern Light Health Center Caribou Work Type: Part time Hours Per Week: 16.00 Work Schedule: Using Northern Light Health Standards of Behavior, demonstrates professionalism at all times with patients, visitors, and co-workers. A team player is necessary for this position of variable skills, organization and independent working environment. Fast paced setting requires independent thinking and ability and willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changes. Patient Service Representative will be supervised and managed by the Manager overseeing the practice. He/she will report directly to the Practice Specialist or directly to the Manager in the absence of Practice Specialist for assistance/questions/concerns/issues regarding responsibilities (see Essential Duties below).
Responsibilities:
* Monitoring patient schedule; scheduling, rescheduling and following up on missed appointments
* Answer all telephone calls - forward where appropriate or take accurate messages with dates and times.
* Prepare charts, making new charts when appropriate.
* All aspects of patient registration (e.g. ensuring accuracy and completeness of information needed for registration, follow-up appointments as necessary, testing/procedures scheduling, collection of co-payments as applicable).
* Proper documentation of patient records.
* Tracking of provider documentation.
* Following ROI policy.
* Verifying encounters and posting charges appropriately
* Cash up sheet is generated and processed - Daily Log maintained if applicable.
* Maintain safety standards and report safety issues immediately.
* Maintain mandatory education compliance.
Other Information:
Competencies and Skills
* Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.
* Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.
* Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.
* Serves Others: Strives to understand, meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers which may include the people and communities in our service areas. Develops and maintains relationships, alliances and coalitions within and outside the organization and leverages them in order to obtain information, support, and promote cooperation and collaboration.
* Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
* Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
* Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
* Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Education
* Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
Working Conditions
* Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
* Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
* Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
* Prolonged periods of sitting.
* Prolonged periods of standing.
* Prolonged periods of walking.
ARG, Presque Isle, Aroostook County, Maine, TAMC, Northern Maine, Rural Health Care
Medical Assistant- Certified
Unity, ME jobs
Northern Light Inland Hospital Department: RHC - Unity Inland Family Care RHC Unity Work Type: Part Time Eligible Hours Per Week: 24.00 Work Schedule: 7:00 AM TO 2:30 PM is eligible for a $2,500 (minus tax) sign on bonus that is paid out incrementally.
Summary:
Responsible for an emphasis of a team-based approach to patient care. Promote training of team members to perform at the highest level of certification allowable by state and federal regulations.
Responsibilities:
* Assists in the examination of a patient with a licensed provider.
* Responsible for drawing/processing blood, collecting urine specimens, urine pregnancy tests, rapid strep tests, EKGs, A1C, INR specimens and CLIA waived testing with proper identification and documentation.
* Administer immunizations/injections, minor office procedures, EKGs per provider orders.
* Evaluates and documents patient vital signs.
* Prepares and records patient information including prescriptions following JPP.
* Refills prescriptions when requested by the provider.
* Scribing with the provider.
* Maintains charts including the daily filing/scanning of medical correspondence in EMR or paper chart.
* Responsible for daily, weekly and monthly inspections to include refrigerator/freezer logs, EKG, oxygen tanks, AED, Nebulizer, medication logs.
* Observes universal precautions while performing phlebotomy and handles all specimens as being able to transmit disease.
* Responsible for properly cleaning and preparing and packaging instruments to be sent for sterilization.
* Explains to the best of ability the procedure and purpose of laboratory test(s).
* Responsible for urine drug screen/medication agreement/pill counts with applicable patients including proper documentation and PMP review.
* Stocks/orders medical supplies as well as laundry.
* Responsible for managing and maintaining State Immunization Portal.
* Works with the rest of the practice team on quality data through Meridios reports and Health InfoNet.
* Responsible for obtaining prior authorizations for patient medications care.
* Observes patient confidentiality with patients and fellow employees.
* Seeks assistance, guidance and direction when unsure of procedures and protocols in performance of duties.
* Maintains and updates medical records to include flow sheeting of directives and clinical observation terms.
* Assist provider as directed in splinting, casting and wound care.
* Adheres to Joint Practice Protocols.
* Complies with Hospital Hand Hygiene Standards.
* Adheres to the Hospital Standards of Behavior.
* Perform all other duties as assigned.
Other Information:
Required Certification from AAMA or AMT required within 90 days of hire date.
Competencies and Skills
* Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.
* Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.
* Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.
* Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.
* Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.
* Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.
* Utilizes Resources Effectively: Understands how to get the most out of available resources and uses cost-benefit thinking in decision-making and in setting priorities. Monitors and analyzes resource usage to identify and eliminate areas of waste and maximize resources. As a leader, defines targets and provides appropriate means; oversees progress and makes adjustments when necessary. Appropriately delegates work, sets clear direction and manages workflow and time.
* Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
* Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
* Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
* Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Education
* Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
Working Conditions
* Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
* Extend body and limbs to reach items.
* Prolonged periods of sitting.
* Prolonged periods of standing.
* Prolonged periods of walking.
Psychiatric Technician I
Bangor, ME jobs
Northern Light Acadia Hospital Department: Psychiatric Unit - Pediatric Acadia Work Type: Part Time Eligible Hours Per Week: 24.00 Work Schedule: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM The Psychiatric Technician provides therapeutic care for people with mental illness, substance use disorders, and intellectual disorders. The Psychiatric Technician functions within the multidisciplinary treatment team under the supervision of professional staff. Psychiatric Technicians assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal care, and aid in recovery with a focus on social, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
Responsibilities:
* Monitors patients' physical and emotional well-being and reports changes in behavior or physical ailments to professional staff.
* Responds to patient needs taking into consideration developmental stage and psychiatric symptoms
* Takes a mindful and thoughtful approach to all patient interactions, maintains appropriate boundaries.
* Functions within the patient care team focusing on successful treatment and stabilization
* Maintains a safe environment complying with Northern Light Health policies and procedures; reports and directly addresses environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed
* May perform other duties upon request.
Competencies and Skills
* Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.
* Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.
* Word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, database experience and other computer related skills.
* Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.
* Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
* Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
* Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
* Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Education
* Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
Working Conditions
* Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
* Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
* Extend body and limbs to reach items.
* Prolonged periods of standing.
* Prolonged periods of walking.
* Lifting, moving and loading less than 20 pounds.
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is a broad behavioral health delivery system centrally managed from its location in Bangor, Maine. Acadia Hospital is a leader in providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, tele-psychiatry, consultations to regional emergency departments, school-based and employer-based services, and integration into primary and specialty care practices. Northern Light Acadia Hospital offers innovative programming in the form of eating disorder services and a geriatric mood and memory clinic, which is involved in multiple clinical trials for promising Alzheimer's medications. The hospital is also the parent organization of Northern Light Acadia Healthcare which provides a substance use disorder treatment program, case management, and other outpatient mental health services serving patients from all corners of Maine. Acadia Hospital embraces service excellence and high quality care as evidenced by its commitment to achieve Center of Excellence status in the delivery of behavioral health services.
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Northern Light Health offers a broad range of providers and services, including ten hospitals, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.
Bangor, Maine is a vibrant small city with easy access to Maine's spectacular coast, mountains, and lakes. Schools rank among New England's best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono. Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, the arts, and commerce. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to many major destinations.
Bangor, Maine, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Addiction, Adult and Ped
Radiology Technologist I - Part Time
Portland, ME jobs
Northern Light Mercy Hospital Department: Imaging Mercy Fore River Work Type: Part Time Eligible Hours Per Week: 20.00 Work Schedule: 8:30PM TO 7:00AM SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES Under the supervision of the State Street Radiology Supervisor and FRH Supervisor with oversight supervision of the Manager Imaging Services, the Radiologic Technologist administers roentgen rays to neonatal through geriatric patients for diagnostic purposes. The incumbent performs duties and tasks in accordance with performance standards established for the job. The incumbent may have access to highly confidential patient, employee and/or Organizational proprietary information, and must handle and protect the information in accordance with hospital and system policies, HIPAA requirements and the highest level of ethical standards. The incumbent is responsible for reporting all security events, potential events, or other security risks to the organization. The incumbent is responsible for participation in and completion of all patient safety initiatives appropriate to the position, and conducts all job responsibilities according to the Mission and Values of the Hospital.
Responsibilities:
* Demonstrates mastery of technical skills needed to operate all equipment and to perform all exams for all ages.
* Participates in QA program and meets QA department standards.
* Performs all exams at a quality level.
* Demonstrates the ability to perform exams in variable environments.
* Works with and instructs student technologists in a positive manner.
* Performs work with thoroughness and timeliness while maintaining department standards for safety, quality, and quantity.
* Completes scheduled work within shift.
* Displays flexibility when caseload changes.
* Assures that all necessary documentation and charges are completed.
* Coordinates the necessary documentation/personnel and resources to complete procedure in a timely manner.
* Continually strives to improve and streamline the exam processes.
* Demonstrates the ability to responsibly develop and maintain positive relationships with manager, co-workers, and patients.
* Speaks politely.
* Acts in a professional manner.
* Conveys respect to others.
* Cooperates with others.
* Supports and assists others during stressful situations
* Manages stressful situations without negatively affecting patients and co-workers.
* Communicates with the floor supervisor to ensure smooth workflow and priorities.
* Maintains an awareness of how behavior impacts others and how decisions impact others both within the department and hospital-wide.
* Displays open attitude to feedback.
* Takes responsibility to deal honestly with conflicts.
* Actively supports goals and mission of hospital and department.
* Actively integrates with other department areas to ensure that inter-departmental impact is minimized.
* Observes hospital, State, and NRC safety requirements.
* Identifies safety issues.
* Participates in yearly safety instruction.
* Instructs others in safety practices.
* When performing cases in a radiation area, consistently practices appropriate radiation safety by wearing protective devices correctly and wearing/caring fore the personal radiation control badges correctly.
* Ensures OSHA compliance for area.
* Explains procedures to patient.
* Provides information to patient.
* Obtains complete pertinent medical history.
* Demonstrates the ability to correlate history to appropriate exam.
* Produces positive outcome based on patient's ability and condition.
* Improvises appropriate steps/techniques in order to complete exam in non-routine situations.
* Involves additional support personnel when appropriate.
* Ensures all staff and physicians working in the area practice aseptic technique.
* Ability to recognize that a problem exists and can assess situation for appropriate action.
* Ensures that the equipment and room are maintained in a neat and orderly condition.
* Maintains the appropriate stocking level of supplies and linens without overstocking or understocking resulting in rush orders.
* Maintains a clean room with properly stored equipment, such as IV poles, monitors, equipment tables, sponges, etc.
* Performs additional duties as required or assigned including external site phlebotomy.
Other Information:
Licensed as Radiologic Technologist Required.
Competencies and Skills
* Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
* Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
* Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
* Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Credentials
* Required Radiologic Tech-Radiographer
Education
* Required No Minimum Requirement
Working Conditions
* Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
* Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
* Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
* Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.
* Potential exposure to noxious odors.
* Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.
* Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
* Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
* Prolonged periods of sitting.
Portland, Maine, Catholic, Sisters of Mercy, Level 2 NeoNatal Nursery
Certified Nursing Assistant I-Intermediate Care
Bangor, ME jobs
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Department: Intermediate Care Unit Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Work Type: Part Time Hours Per Week: 24 Hours Work Schedule: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM Provides direct and in-direct patient care under direction of nursing staff. Performs duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens. May transfer or transport patients.
Responsibilities:
* Communicates and interacts with patients and families, physicians, peers and other health care members to maximize successful customer outcomes and maximize function of the unit.
* Precepts team members to job function
* Orients patient to hospital environment and routine.
* Documents all aspects of patient care in a timely manner.
* Participates in unit quality improvement initiatives.
* Communicates appropriate information and patient needs to oncoming staff at change of shift and to RN in a timely manner for follow up.
* Provides care in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
* Label and Delivers specimens per policy.
* Maintains a safe environment complying with Northern Light Health policies and procedures; reports and directly addresses environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed.
* May perform other duties upon request.
Other Information:
* Current registration as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the State of Maine.
* BLS certification is to be obtained prior to caring for patients and is to be kept current.
* 1 year experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
Competencies and Skills
* Basic Life Support
* Blood Pressure Measurement
* Electronic medical record software.
* Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.
* Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.
* Ability to understand the language used to precisely describe the human body including its components, processes, conditions affecting it, and procedures performed upon it.
* Obtain Vital Signs
* Performing an ECG
* Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.
* Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.
* Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
* Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
* Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
* Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Credentials
* Required Certified Nursing Assistant
Education
* Required No Minimum RequirementHigh school diploma or GED is preferred
Working Conditions
* Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.
* Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).
EMMC, Bangor, Maine, Level 2 Trauma Center, hospital, Cancer Care, Lifeflight
Clinical Prof Dev Practitioner
Bangor, ME jobs
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Department: Nursing and Clinical Education Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Work Type: Part-Time Ineligible Hours Per Week: 12 Hour/Week Work Schedule: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM The Clinical Professional Development Practitioner is responsible for enhancing professional practice and the provision of quality patient care by providing evidence-based, quality educational programs and activities with promote professional competency for nursing, inter-professional and non-licensed clinical staff at assigned facility.
Responsibilities:
* Collaborates with managers, directors, the VP- Nursing & Patient Care Services, VP -Chief Nursing Officer, Academic agencies, and other disciplines in the development, coordination, managing, facilitating, conducting, and evaluating of onboarding and orientation program for nursing and other healthcare personnel.
* Identifies and designs educational activities to address practice gaps for identified target audiences, which includes licensed and non-licensed personnel. These activities are designed to achieve specific outcomes related to identified deficits or opportunities for improvements in knowledge, skill and practice in a positive learning and practice environment.
* Integrates Evidence Based Practice (EBP), Research and Quality Improvement (QI) to continuously improve practice in patient care settings by conducting, encouraging, facilitating and participating in EBP/Research and QI analysis to include dissemination of findings.
* Collaborates with interprofessional partners to share experiences in planning and decision-making to achieve desired educational outcomes.
* Supports strategic planning within the Clinical Professional Development areas of responsibility (that may include technology advancements) by embracing meaningful change, identifying and addressing barriers to change, assisting in the development, resource utilization and implementation of change strategies by educating/supporting staff, and monitoring sustainability of the change.
* Demonstrates emotional intelligence in decision-making and supports a culture of innovation and life-long learning.
* Interacts with peers and colleagues to enhance professional practice and role performance. • Advances the profession by mentoring students, nurses, and other professional colleagues • Acquires knowledge and seeks experiences to develop, maintain and improve competence in specialty and professional development.
* Assists in the placement and orientation of students from various universities, colleges, and training programs as well as clinical faculty.
* Provides input into department annual budget and demonstrates stewardship of financial resources.
* Maintains a safe environment complying with NLH policies and procedures; reports and directly addresses environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed.
* May perform other duties upon request.
Other Information:
* BLS certification required.
* Requires Bachelor's Degree and RN.
Competencies and Skills
* 5+ years of relative work experience required.
* Develops Self and Others: Takes responsibility for engaging in professional self-development activities and programs. Strives to gain insight into their own values, strengths and weaknesses, interests and ambitions and takes action in order to enhance competencies and skills when possible. As a leader, encourages and guides employees towards growth opportunities to enhance performance and help them reach goals. Reviews and analyzes employees' strengths and weaknesses to distinguish their talents and development needs, and to ensure they are enhanced appropriately.
* Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.
* Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.
* Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
* Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
* Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
* Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Education
* Required Bachelor's Degree
Working Conditions
* Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
* Work beyond the regularly scheduled hours.
EMMC, Bangor, Maine, Level 2 Trauma Center, hospital, Cancer Care, Lifeflight
Pharmacy Technician I
Bangor, ME jobs
Northern Light Health Department: Pharmacy - EMMC Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Work Type: Part Time Hours Per Week: 16.00 Work Schedule: No Hours Assigned Assist pharmacists in medication preparation and distribution while ensuring a high degree of quality and accuracy during daily tasks. Pharmacy Technicians coordinate with co-workers and other staff members, including RNs, CNAs, Pharmacists, etc. to ensure correct and timely filling and distribution of patient medication orders. Pharmacy Technicians are responsible for preparing and manufacturing medications, as prescribed following established protocols and procedures. Technicians also participate in the creation and management of medication histories in the electronic health records.
Responsibilities:
* Provides excellent customer service and answers the phone in a timely manner (within 3 rings)
* Requires supervision by pharmacist and relies on Pharmacy Technicians II and III for questions
* Position intended for learning and potential advancement to Technician II the approval/recommendation of the immediate supervisor
* Prepare for and participate in inventory count preparation and processed as required (cycle counts)
* Remove outdated or recalled products in a timely fashion for return to the appropriate vendor
* Alert manager to any problems or situations as they occur and enlist his/her help if necessary
* Maintain clean and adequate inventory levels of supplies
* A pharmacy technician may engage in the practice of pharmacy at a pharmacy only under the direct supervision of a pharmacist as defined in Chapter 1, Section 14 of the board's rules.
* Oversees pharmaceutical inventory using PYXIS system and assists with processing patient charges and preparation of medications for dispensing.
* Selects correct medications and quantities.
* Accurately restocks medications to the correct pocket.
* Outdates medications as necessary.
* Documents charges when necessary.
* Performs Pyxis functions accurately and timely.
* Delivers stock in a timely manner.
* Troubleshoots issues with machines.
* Performs monthly unit inspections using appropriate documentation form.
* Prepares compounds and dispenses medications, and sterile compounds upon physician's orders.
* Selects correct solutions and medications and performs accurate dosage calculations.
* Follows appropriate hand hygiene and garbing procedures.
* Appropriately compounds sterile preparations Low and Medium Risk sterile preparations.
* Adheres to inspection control procedures for IV room and maintains logs.
* Documents appropriately including charges/credits.
* Restocks returned medications when appropriate.
* Delivers medications in a timely manner.
* Completed and Passed Semi-Annual Sterile Compounding competency.
* Maintains accurate control substance inventory.
* Selects correct medications and quantities.
* Documents discrepancies when necessary.
* Reviews the CII safe to Pyxis Report at close of shift.
* Assists nursing in review of discrepancies
* Assists in maintaining appropriate stock levels.
* Supplies reorder information to Pharmacy Buyer.
* Orders IV solutions and other supplies utilizing the Online Ordering System.
* Restocks work areas as necessary.
* Receives wholesale and direct orders in the absence of the Pharmacy Buyer.
* Cleans and dusts medications storage areas as necessary.
* Documents borrow/loan transactions.
* Removes outdates from shelves
* Performs additional duties as required or assigned
Other Information:
* A pharmacy technician may not perform any of the following tasks: o Clinically evaluate a patient profile relative to drugs that have or will be dispensed; o Make decisions that require the education and professional training of a pharmacist; or o Sign any federally-required controlled substance or inventory form. • A pharmacy technician shall carry the wallet-sized license card issued by the board at all times the technician is on duty and shall produce the card upon request of the pharmacist in charge, a pharmacist on duty or an agent of the board. Active Maine pharmacist technician license in good standing. • Must be familiar/proficient with computer use. • Prior experience/proficiency with i.e. Microsoft Office. • Must have ability to adapt to work situations such as independent work and/or team environments. • Demonstrate system values and integrates them into daily organizational practice. • Actively support patient-centered care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. • Ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere. • Basic computer related skills to send and receive emails, type general correspondence, and enter data into spreadsheets or other software applications. • Knowledge of drug names, medical terminology, the metric system and ability to perform math calculations. • Ability to prioritize workflow. • Demonstrate successful use of critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Competencies and Skills
* Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.
* Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.
* No previous experience required.
* Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.
* Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
* Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
* Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
* Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Credentials
* Required Pharmacy Technician
Education
* Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
Working Conditions
* Prolonged periods of sitting.
* Prolonged periods of standing.
* Extend body and limbs to reach items.
* Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
* Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
Brewer, Maine, Corporate Office, Cianchette, Foundation, Finance, Human Resources, Legal Services
Patient Service Representative
Presque Isle, ME jobs
Northern Light A.R. Gould Department: Sleep Medicine Clinic Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital Work Type: Part Time Eligible Hours Per Week: 24.00 Work Schedule: Using Northern Light Health Standards of Behavior, demonstrates professionalism at all times with patients, visitors, and co-workers. A team player is necessary for this position of variable skills, organization and independent working environment. Fast paced setting requires independent thinking and ability and willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changes. Patient Service Representative will be supervised and managed by the Manager overseeing the practice. He/she will report directly to the Practice Specialist or directly to the Manager in the absence of Practice Specialist for assistance/questions/concerns/issues regarding responsibilities (see Essential Duties below).
Responsibilities:
* Monitoring patient schedule; scheduling, rescheduling and following up on missed appointments
* Answer all telephone calls - forward where appropriate or take accurate messages with dates and times.
* Prepare charts, making new charts when appropriate.
* All aspects of patient registration (e.g. ensuring accuracy and completeness of information needed for registration, follow-up appointments as necessary, testing/procedures scheduling, collection of co-payments as applicable).
* Proper documentation of patient records.
* Tracking of provider documentation.
* Following ROI policy.
* Verifying encounters and posting charges appropriately
* Cash up sheet is generated and processed - Daily Log maintained if applicable.
* Maintain safety standards and report safety issues immediately.
* Maintain mandatory education compliance.
Other Information:
Competencies and Skills
* Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.
* Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.
* Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.
* Serves Others: Strives to understand, meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers which may include the people and communities in our service areas. Develops and maintains relationships, alliances and coalitions within and outside the organization and leverages them in order to obtain information, support, and promote cooperation and collaboration.
* Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
* Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
* Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
* Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Education
* Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
Working Conditions
* Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
* Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
* Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
* Prolonged periods of sitting.
* Prolonged periods of standing.
* Prolonged periods of walking.
ARG, Presque Isle, Aroostook County, Maine, TAMC, Northern Maine, Rural Health Care
RN- Internal Travel
Portland, ME jobs
Northern Light Mercy Hospital Department: Float Pool Mercy Fore River Work Type: PRN Hours Per Week: 36.00 Work Schedule: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM Mercy is pleased to be able to offer an opportunity for direct contracting for nurses to come and experience what it is like to be part of the Mercy team and mission. We are opening to applications from interested nurses who would like to work directly for the organization in a traveler like role.
These nurses will become part of our team as temporary per diem employees for a period of 13 weeks. Nurses will be scheduled as needed in the departments in consultation with the managers of the area, and may be assigned to other areas based on business needs. Positions are available on both nights and days.
At the end of the 13 weeks, we welcome you to join our team as a permanent employee in a full time, part time, or regular per diem position. Our talent team will be happy to work with anyone who decides it is time to make Mercy your professional home.
Other information:
BLS Required. At least one year of experience in nursing.
Competencies and skills:
Essential:
* Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
* Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
* Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.
* Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.
* Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
* Influences and Inspires: Builds enthusiasm and commitment among others to move in a desired direction and models it personally. Creates a compelling vision of success that motivates workplace initiative and energizes others to follow. Provides direction and guidance to encourage cooperation between team members in order to attain an objective. Has the ability to appropriately influence others' actions and decisions with and without express authority.
* Word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, database experience and other computer related skills.
* At least 1 year of nursing experience
* Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
* Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.
* Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.
* Serves Others: Strives to understand, meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers which may include the people and communities in our service areas. Develops and maintains relationships, alliances and coalitions within and outside the organization and leverages them in order to obtain information, support, and promote cooperation and collaboration.
* Utilizes Resources Effectively: Understands how to get the most out of available resources and uses cost-benefit thinking in decision-making and in setting priorities. Monitors and analyzes resource usage to identify and eliminate areas of waste and maximize resources. As a leader, defines targets and provides appropriate means; oversees progress and makes adjustments when necessary. Appropriately delegates work, sets clear direction and manages workflow and time.
Credentials:
Essential:
* Registered Nurse
Education:
Essential:
* High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
Working conditions:
Essential:
* Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.
* Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).
Occupational Therapist
Ellsworth, ME jobs
Northern Light Home Care and Hospice Department: Home Health - Ellsworth Northern Light Home Care and Hospice Ellsworth Work Type: Part Time Eligible Hours Per Week: 24.00 Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM The Occupational Therapist is responsible for exercising independent judgment in directing and supervising the provision of occupational therapy services to a designated group of patients in their homes, with accountability if such care is not rendered correctly or appropriately by those whom he/she directs and supervises. The Occupational Therapist assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and exercises independent judgment in coordinating the home care course of treatment and assigning significant overall duties to subordinate personnel. The Occupational Therapist provides patient centered care and maximizes occupational performance for individuals and populations while embracing diversity in roles, habits, routines, values, beliefs, expressed needs, and preferences through engaging in a process of ongoing patient collaboration. The Occupational Therapist confers and collaborates with physicians, patients, and family as well as the multidisciplinary team, using evidence-based practice to achieve optimal results and improvement during implementation of the home care treatment plan. The Occupational Therapist responsibly directs and supervises Occupational Therapist Assistants, OT students and Home Health Aides.
The Occupational Therapist adheres to the occupational therapy practice framework domain and process as well as the Northern Light Health Standards of Care/Practice, policies, and procedures.
Responsibilities:
* Plans, prepares, or carries out individually designed programs of treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
* Performs and documents an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a therapy diagnosis prior to intervention while identifying and documenting goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation.
* Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
* Performs complete, accurate and timely documentation including billing within the electronic medical record.
* Maintains and exhibits a current knowledge of profession and participates in continuing education.
* Recommend changes in patients' work or living environments, consistent with their needs and capabilities.
* Maintains a safe environment complying with Northern Light Health policies and procedures; reports and directly addresses environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed.
* Provides clinical supervision for home health aides, students, and graduate OT/OTA.
* Attends appropriate team meetings and communicates/collaborates with other team members, individuals, family members or caregivers.
* Terminates treatment when maximal benefits have been attained as well as developing appropriate discharge plans.
* Other Duties as assigned.
Other Information:
* Current license to drive in the state of Maine, with reliable transportation and agency required auto liability insurance. Must be able to travel within assigned region as directed
* BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required to be obtained prior to independent visits.
Competencies and Skills
* Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.
* Arithmetic
* Basic Life Support
* Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.
* Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.
* Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.
* Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.
* Human Capital, Supply Chain and Financial Software.
* Ability to understand the language used to precisely describe the human body including its components, processes, conditions affecting it, and procedures performed upon it.
* Email application with the ability to manage email as well as calendars, managing tasks and contacts, note taking, journaling, and web browsing.
* Presentation software with the ability to create presentations with the ability to incorporate animation, audio, video, time delays, as well as designing themes and variants with animations and effects.
* MS Teams
* Word process application with the ability to create and edit documents, format, use tables, apply footnoting, create table of contents and mail merge techniques.
* Multi-line phone, scanner, photocopier, fax, and internet.
* Obtain Vital Signs
* Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.
* Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.
* Public Speaking
* Resolves Conflict: Promptly acts to find alternatives/solutions when team members disagree. Addresses issues in a direct, honest, and appropriate manner. Handles conflicting interests diplomatically and helps to solve them. Transforms difficult situations into teachable moments using respect and accountability .
* Sterile Gloving Technique
* Wound Care
* Zoom
* Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
* Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
* Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
* Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Credentials
* Required Occupational Therapist
* Required Driver's License
Education
* Required Bachelor's Degree
Working Conditions
* Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
* Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
* Need to drive to perform responsible duties.
* Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
* Potential exposure to noxious odors.
* Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
* Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.
* Prolonged periods of standing.
* Prolonged periods of walking.
* Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.
* Work beyond the regularly scheduled hours.
* Prolonged periods of kneeling.
* Extend body and limbs to reach items.
* Lifting, moving and loading less than 20 pounds.
* Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
Maine, Aroostook County, Bangor, Waterville, Ellsworth, Presque Isle, South Portland, Home Care, Hospice Care, end of life, respite care, Home Health Aide, Skilled Nursing