DEPARTMENT: 18400 – Medical Staff LOCATION: 350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102 WORK TYPE: Full Time WORK SCHEDULE: 8 Hour Day ABOUT NCH NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care. NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan. Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH – for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more. JOB SUMMARY The RN Coordinator Practitioner Excellence is responsible for supporting and coordinating the Medical Staff Peer Review process. The RN Coordinator Practitioner Excellence will work in close collaboration with Medical Staff leaders and other members of the Medical Staff Office on providing accurate clinical summaries, data trends, and providing detailed reports for analysis when indicated. This position will also monitor significant trends by analyzing aggregate data and monitoring the performance of all practitioners, identifying areas for performance improvement and the quality of care we provide. This includes clinical performance and escalating professional behavior concerns to the Director Practitioner Quality and Professionalism. The RN Coordinator Practitioner Excellence will be responsible for coordinating and managing all Medical Staff Peer Review meetings. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – Other duties may be assigned. · Identify cases meeting the criteria for clinical case review through pulling reports from various data systems and provide a preliminary analysis (RN level) of findings. · Collect data as specified in the Professional Practice Evaluation (PPE) Policy for aggregation, analysis, and presentation including an annual summary to be presented to the Medical Board by Medical Staff Leadership. · Collect data, as requested by hospital committees as defined in the PPE-Policy including but not limited to Physician Excellence Committee, Hospitalist Quality and Process Improvement Committee or others for ongoing trends or outlier status and to identify opportunities for improvement. Create charts and graphs to facilitate the communication of data trends. · Maintains a file on each practitioner for tracking and trending variances through the peer review database. · Creates and maintains records of the peer review discussion and outcomes. · Maintains a close working relationship with the Committee Chairpersons and members. · Follows the Peer Review Process as outlined in the Medical Staff PPE Policy and the Medical Staff Organization and Functions Manual. · Prepare a summary of all the medical records and other relevant data sources to be reviewed by Medical Staff Committees. · Responsible for setting the agenda, creating the presentation material, and recording minutes for the Medical Staff Committee meetings. · Attends Medical Staff meetings to facilitate the peer review process as designated. · Coordinate follow-up planning processes and activities including system opportunity initiatives from the recommendations from PEC, its members, or any of its subcommittee meetings. · Coordinates activities with all hospital departments involved in data collection, scheduling of meetings, and interfaces with the Medical Staff Services Department to facilitate communication and appropriate meeting support. · Expediate timely and accurate triage of Medical Staff related Risk Events Notices, including variance reports, patient grievances, and Amendment 7 requests. · Knowledgeable of Evidence-based, CMS and TJC clinical metrics (i.e. Core Measures, AHRQ Patient Safety Indicators, Hospital Acquired Conditions) · RN Coordinator Practitioner Excellence reports directly to the Director Practitioner Quality & Professionalism EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS · Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, BSN required. · Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Florida. · Strong clinical background with a minimum of three years of recent acute care experience with a minimum of two years in Performance Improvement preferred. · Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.
DEPARTMENT: 67351 – Immediate Care Vanderbilt LOCATION: 801 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples, FL, 34108 WORK TYPE: Full Time WORK SCHEDULE: 8 Hour Day MUST HAVE Basic X-Ray Machine Operator (BMO) License. ABOUT NCH NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care. NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan. Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH – for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more. JOB SUMMARY The Medical Assistant/X-Ray is responsible for providing basic care to clinic patients following established standards and practices. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – Other duties may be assigned. · Triage patients by injury or illness. · Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned, which may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow · Escorting patients to exam/procedure rooms. Observes, records and reports patients’ conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to providers. · Assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc. · Collecting patient history including current medications, allergies, symptoms, etc. · Provide patient care as directed by provider; this may include screenings, treatments in accordance with nursing standards. · Assisting providers with various procedures as needed. · Documenting patient charts and relaying information & instructions to patient/family. Document all interventions, phone calls, patient/family responses, medication dispensed or prescribed, hospital data, etc. in medical record. · Answering patient phone calls & messages and acting as a communication liaison between the patient and provider. · Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include filing or sending medical records to a patient or referral provider; appointment scheduling. · Collection and handling of lab specimens following established standards and practices. Adhere to infection control safety guidelines, maintaining equipment, instruments, and stock supplies. · Utilizes electronic referrals process to complete requested physician referrals to NCHMD specialists and ancillary services. · Performs diagnostic x-ray with minimal exposure to self or patients. Correctly identifies patient prior to exam, introduce self and receive signature for ABN if required. Keep radiology area stocked. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS · Minimum of High School or GED required. · Completion of Medical Assistant or practical nursing training program with documented clinical practicum hours; OR Medical Assistant certification; OR a minimum of one-year experience in medical office setting as a Medical Assistant or like role. · Current Florida Basic X-Ray Machine Operator (BMO) License. · Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. · Verified ability to take accurate patient vital signs. · Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively articulate and explain required information to patients. · Knowledge of CPT and ICD10 codes. · Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows · Knowledge of basic and specialty specific medical terminology. · Capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions while maintaining a professional demeanor and control.
