At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice. Benefits include: Tuition reimbursement, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package, 403B plan, Nursing clinical ladder, paid time off plan, employee retail pharmacy on site Educational / Minimum Requirements: BSN or Associate Degree Current CT RN License in good standing. One year of clinical nursing experience in acute or subacute care environment. Basic Life Support (BLS)/ACLS/PALS State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements: Current State of Connecticut licensure as a Registered Nurse. Certification from a professional nursing body preferred. Bristol Health Mandated Educational Requirements: General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually, Health Care Provider CPR w/BLS from American Heart Association. Successfully complete all training programs as determined by Education & HRD department. Other unit based competencies/skills as required. Special Requirements: Successfully complete unit based competency package, plus unit specific items. Strong team skills, Physical Requirements: Physical agility with repetitive occurrence including but not limited to; walking, running, bending, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, reaching, standing, sitting, and twisting. Lifting greater than 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the work day. Looking at a computer monitor. Vision acuity correctable to normal. Hearing acuity correctable to normal. Acute sense of smell for normal perception. Ability to verbalize so that the average person can comprehend. Work Environment: Regular exposure to patient elements, occasional stress Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed,
At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice. Nursing Process: Nurses provide patient-centered care at Bristol Hospital and are the coordinators of care and provide continuity of care across the continuum. Nurses consider patients unique need and individualize care accordingly and establish goals towards desired outcomes. Nurses practice autonomously and consistent with professional standards; they assess and provide appropriate patient care based on competence, expertise and knowledge. Independently uses and documents the nursing process to plan, deliver, and evaluate goal focused, individualized, safe, population-specific care for all patients including those with complex pathophysiological needs and/or psychosocial needs. Assure coordination of thorough and complete, population-specific continuum of care planning for all patients. Independently accesses health care team and provides appropriate information for complex continuum of care planning. Identifies patient problems, and unit problems, when goals are not met and utilizes problem solving skills to participate in finding solutions to resolve problems and follows through to implement solutions. Nursing Leadership: Nurses advocate for self, peers and patients Demonstrates accountability as an individual and team member in meeting basic patient/family needs. Using appropriate delegation skills, manages clinical assignment using human and other resources. Participates in identifying cost effective measures for clinical care. Active participation and contribution towards unit success through unit-based projects, shared governance council and taskforce meetings. Demonstrates leadership (i.e. delegation, accountability, ownership, etc.) and STEP behaviors as charge RN or through another outlet as agreed upon with manager. Analyzes the work to be done and plans for effective utilization of available resources. Nursing Research: Nurses perceive quality as the foundation of patient care delivery. Nurses participate in operations which promote, support and monitor and improve patient safety and outcomes. Nurses integrate evidence based practice and research into daily operations and provision of care. Reads health care/patient care related research studies and, with assistance, participates in applying findings to practice. Participates in the monthly collection of unit based quality data. Nursing as a Profession: Nurses role model and promote the image and professional status of nursing. Clearly and efficiently communicates significant information from one level or location of care and/or from one caregiver to another. Independently collaborates with peers and, with assistance, with members of health care team. Seeks leaderships guidance in conflict resolution. Demonstrates participation in continuing education credits. Nursing Education: Nurses promote and foster the art and science of nursing through educational efforts. Independently develops, evaluates and revises individualized, population-specific teaching plans for all patients. Provides patient and family education that meets the diverse needs of the patient population. Participates in the education of peers. Educational / Minimum Requirements: BSN or Associate Degree matriculated into a bachelors program Current CT RN license Basic Life Support (BLS) ACLS and PALS Preferred: Critical Care Experience Telemetry experience Certification from a professional nursing body preferred. Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements: General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Health Care Provider CPR from American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer CPR by American Red Cross or other similar programs deemed appropriate by management. Successfully complete all training programs as determined by Education & HRD department. Other unit based competencies/skills as required. Special Requirements: Successfully complete unit based competency package, plus unit specific items. Strong team skills. Physical Requirements: Physical agility with repetitive occurrence including but not limited to; walking, running, bending, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, reaching, standing, sitting, and twisting. Lifting greater than 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the work day. Looking at a computer monitor. Vision acuity correctable to normal. Hearing acuity correctable to normal. Acute sense of smell for normal perception. Ability to verbalize so that the average person can comprehend. Work Environment: Regular exposure to patient elements, occasional stress. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, a
At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health and the Medical Group your choice. Performs a wide variety of cross-coverage duties to provide clerical and/or clinical support to physician practices including but not limited to patient reception, flow and care. Maintains patient electronic records and insures adequate office and medical supplies for assigned areas. Explains policy and procedure and routes patient information. Answers phone calls and assesses as necessary. Works closely with Centralized Appointment Scheduling to assure patient levels are maximized. Provides clinical support as assigned under the direction of the Medical providers. Assists With Patient Care and Maintains Clinical Areas Delivers on-site care for patients under Medical Provider direction Assists in the delivery of patient care such as suturing, wound care. Debridement, etc. Assures callbacks to patients under medical direction are in accordance with protocol Responsible for restocking exam rooms as necessary with instruments and medical supplies Cleans and prepares exam rooms per protocol; sterilizes instruments as necessary Monitors and arranges for proper disposal of lab and medical waste/supplies Performs quality controls and maintains records for lab equipment/refrigerators May be required to float to other areas as required by business needs Collects Patient Data and Materials When Working in Clinical Capacity Obtains health history and base line patient data from patients Performs routine physical assessment functions such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, visual test, EKG, Pulmonary Function Test Collects urine and blood samples in accordance with established protocols Uses discretion in disseminating patient information to outside sources Performs simple lab tests (CBC, glucose, HKL, etc.) per policy and procedure Reviews patient record for completeness prior to visit Provides entries to patient records as necessary in preparation for provider review Monitors the return of lab/test results. Assures all results requested are complete and available for provider review Ensures Specialist Authorization and Certifications Are Completed For All Visits Responsible for obtaining all authorizations for the specialist within 24 hours of the visit Accurately documents all authorization data in system Identifies “carved out” insurance benefits on a case by case basis and documents accordingly Effectively provides patient information to insurance companies to secure medical necessity for treatment plan documented by the provider Is competent in scheduling diagnostic tests and procedures/surgeries required by specific practices/specialties as designated by manager Performs Administrative Support Duties: Performs various reception duties: answers phones, processes patients and accurately reviews/enters demographic/insurance information into system Able to skillfully operate various office equipment including fax machine, copier, credit card scanners and other equipment Assists Office Manager with projects and requests Compliant with company/financial policy and procedure Maintains reception area and work space in a neat, clean order Processes Patient Payments Daily Collects co-pays, self-pay and past due balances at time of service with a 98% collection rate Posts and close the batch for the day Submits completed or balanced journal and cash, checks and credit cards to Office Manager at the completion of the work day Educational / Minimum Requirements: High School Graduate required. Completion of an accredited course of training in Medical Assisting or 1 year of direct patient care experience in a medical or hospital setting is preferred. Current CPR certification is required prior to employment. State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements: Must possess current CPR certification prior to employment Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements: General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Other programs as mandated by Hospital. Special Requirements: Demonstrated proficiency in electrocardiographic testing. Must be able to take vital signs, knowledgeable in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. Familiarity with medical equipment common to a medical practice. Physical Requirements: Bending, stooping, walking, sitting on a daily basis. On feet most of the day. Assists patients in and out of treatment rooms, in and out of chairs, on and off exam tables. Ability to spend one to four hours/day at computer terminal/personal computer performing data entry analysis. Must be able to hear with sufficient acuity so as to understand routine conversation in person or over telephone. Must possess sufficient visual acuity so as to read, use computers and conduct essential job functions in an acceptable manner. Must be able to speak so as to be understood by the average person. Significant documentation and paperwork review requiring extensive visual acuity. Work Environment: Medical office setting with direct exposure to patients, body fluids, possible exposure to blood borne pathogens. High volume of telephone and personal contact with customers. (If performing Radiologic Technologist key job elements will have radiation exposure.) Cognitive Requirements: Must be able to triage patients according to need and time requirements. Must possess excellent communication skills. Must provide comprehensive, accurate initial assessment to Medical Providers. Must be able to read both routine and technical information with comprehension. Must be able to write so the average person can comprehend. Must be able to perform simple calculations for medication doses, physical exams and tests administered. Maintains knowledge of CLIA requirements Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice. Our Nurses work in a collaborative environment and we team with other practitioners for great outcomes. We are patient care focused. The registered nurse who through knowledge and ability uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the patient and family. Minimum Qualifications RN CT License. BSN preferred. One-year of clinical experience BLS (Current CPR certificate) Bristol Health Mandated Educational Requirements: General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Health Care Provider CPR from American Heart Association. Successfully complete all training programs as determined by Education & HRD department. Other unit based competencies/skills as required. Special Requirements: Successfully complete unit based competency package, plus unit specific items. Strong team skills. Physical Requirements: Physical agility with repetitive occurrence including but not limited to; walking, running, bending, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, reaching, standing, sitting, and twisting. Lifting greater than 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the work day. Looking at a computer monitor. Vision acuity correctable to normal. Hearing acuity correctable to normal. Acute sense of smell for normal perception. Ability to verbalize so that the average person can comprehend. Work Environment: Regular exposure to patient elements, occasional stress. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents, and families. We are committed to providing compassionate, quality care at all times and to upholding our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect, and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health and the Medical Group your choice. Under the direction of individual assigned service leaders, the Assistant Nurse Manager assumes responsibility and accountability for optimal clinical outcomes. The Assistant Nurse Manager ensures optimal patient/client and family care is being delivered through a fiscally sound and safe process. The Assistant Nurse Manager supports the shared governance process and staff involvement in cooperation with the service line leaders. The Assistant Nurse Manager supports a healthy workplace environment and empowers collaborative decision making through a multidisciplinary approach. Nursing Process: Ensures patient centered care is being delivered at the highest level of practice from each direct care provider. Utilizes team members by skill levels to assure high quality outcomes for patients and staff members. Assures the proper persons complete all assignments. Plans assignments with appropriate coverage. Communicates with the appropriate resources as staffing needs change. Anticipates potential problems and assists in problem solving. Supports staff in prioritization of work to be done. Uses staff input to solve problems involving patient care. Is a resource for new staff assigned to units. Acts as a unit resource for complex patients. Takes a leadership role in giving expedient, high quality care to both patients and families. Follows staffing needs during assigned shifts to insure appropriate coverage. Strongly adheres to budget guidelines. Supports and participates in shared governance. Nursing Leadership: Promotes effective integration of system wide and patient care service initiatives into the delivery and management of patient care. Identifies system’s problems and coordinates resolution utilizing multidisciplinary resources. Gives constructive feedback to staff and models leadership behaviors. Leads and motivates others to achieve team, unit, and Bristol Hospital goals. Encourages accountabilities with individual team members. Collaborates effectively with Physicians, supervisors, and other departments. Uses constructive feedback to all team members. Will become a liaison between team members when needed. Participated in patient care rounds with the multidisciplinary team regularly, with consideration for effective clinical/fiscal management of care. Works closely with all team members in delivering swift quality care to patients and their families. Provides effective collaboration as required in order to ensure safe patient care is being delivered at all times. Nursing Research: Bases nursing judgment on evidence based practice and evidenced based leadership. Communicates effectively and acts as an information resource regarding unit specific policies and procedures. Acts as a role model for team members in supporting and complying with evidence based policies and procedures. Investigates incident reports that occur during assigned shifts and relays this information to the service line leaders. Participates in instituting changes in policies based on literature and research findings. Takes a lead position in quality improvement. Collects data and participates with appraisals under assistance and direction of the operations manager. Actively participates in Q.A. projects and promotes and integrates NDNQI data into the clinical operations of the department. Investigates any disciplinary issues and reports issues to the service line leader. Nursing as a Profession: A role model for attaining the highest level of professionalism. In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, leads the intra and interdepartmental communication and collaboration. Builds trusting, collaborative relationships. Is a role model in improving the care delivery process. Fosters an environment of teamwork, with quality care for the patient being the primary goal. Facilitates staff participation in educational programs. Participates in his/her professional organization. Submits posters or abstract related to nursing leadership at regional or national conferences. Nursing education: Demonstrates expert knowledge and skill necessary to promote excellence in care to clinical needs of the patients and staff served. Demonstrates the ability to evaluate data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the information to the staff for effective delivery of care. Shares knowledge and information with other members of the health care team. Acts as an advocate by providing patients/families/staff information to effectively manage the health problem and the health care system. Utilizing appropriate nursing judgment, implements or delegates care specific to the practice area and evaluates outcomes. Facilitates clinical resources as indicated by patient/family needs. Leads and participates in (1) community activities (i.e. wellness program, health fair, job fair, etc). Leads (2) professional development activities (i.e. Nursing grad rounds, Quality presentation etc). Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited nursing school. BSN or current enrollment in BSN program required Current Connecticut Registered Nurse license is required before the start date Minimum 2 years of behavioral health RN experience required Charge or supervisory experience required Certification in the specialty area(s) required within 2 years from hire Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements: General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection control annually. Successfully complete all training programs as determined by the Education & HRD department. Other unit based competencies/skills as required. Special Requirements: Successfully complete unit based competency package, plus unit specific items. Strong team skills. Physical Requirements: Physical agility with repetitive occurrence including but not limited to; walking, running, bending, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, reaching, standing, sitting, and twisting. Lifting greater than 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout the work day. Looking at a computer monitor for up to two hours daily. Vision acuity correctable to normal with normal color perception. Hearing acuity correctable to normal. Acute sense of smell for normal perception. Ability to verbalize so that the average person can comprehend. Work Environment: Regular exposure to patient elements, occasional stress. Cognitive Requirements: Aspiring nurse leaders who can critically think, self-directed and adapt to change. The incumbent will have a desire to manage the service line, lead the people and have personal and professional accountability. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
