Hospice of Dayton Career Site

Pharmacy Technician / Part-time 24 hours per week (Dayton)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:27:00 GMT

Part-time 24 hours per week, 1st shift with weekend rotation.

Will require travel to our affiliate location Loralei's Place ~ The Hospice of Butler/Warren Counties in Franklin, OH. We provide mileage reimbursement.

Pay based on experience $10 - $15 per hour

Job Summary/Purpose:

The Pharmacy Technician assists in providing pharmaceutical care by aiding in drug procurement, pharmacy record keeping, and distribution of medications for Hospice of Dayton inpatient units. The Pharmacy Technician also completes responsibilities that do not require a pharmacist’s license.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Collects and processes all inpatient orders and outpatient prescriptions by accurately utilizing all functions of the prescription processing computer software systems to ensure medication safety.

Monitors and maintains adequate inventory of pharmaceuticals and other supplies within the pharmacy, the floor stock area and the Pyxis machines to ensure access to medications.

Appropriately monitors and processes outdated inventory in all designated areas to ensure access to medications and compliance.

Reviews and monitors medication overrides, discrepancies, all narcotic activity, and other parameters as assigned daily to ensure access to medications and compliance.

Works with the contracted infusion company to provide pharmaceutical infusions for the patients in the care centers to ensure access to medications.

Uses customer service skills to field telephone calls, visits, and drug information questions to foster good relationships with the all customers.

Patient Accounts Specialist-Medicare Commercial (Dayton)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:33:00 GMT

**Candidate MUST have previous hopsital or physician billing / collections experience""

Responsible for preparation, submission and management of claims to all insurance carriers. Maintain knowledge of current billing requirements for all insurance carriers.

Track and monitor financial activities of all patients with co-pays, deductibles, financials, spend downs or liabilities. Re-verify Medicaid monthly and commercial insurances each January. Obtains information regarding insurance benefits to determine patient responsibility.

Track all financial assessments approved by CFO and notify social worker and patient when new financial assessments need completed.

Reporting of all admissions, certifications and discharges to Medicare-81A’s and other insurance carriers as required.

Resolve billing issues of outstanding claims providing information needed such as medical records or denials from other insurance plans and maintain current aging of accounts receivables.

Verify all Non-Medicare Service Coverage Forms to determine if self-pay benefits may be billed to patients. Monitor and mail patient statements as determined per hospice policies.

Prepares, updates and maintains nursing home pro-active billing, communicates with nursing homes as necessary, obtain signed spreadsheets and submit timely to Accounts Payable Department. Maintain Quarterly R&B rates.

Responsible for all cash posting and reconciliation. Track all financial Assessments.

Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Maximize use of computer and other resources to effectively improve time management.

Work cooperatively with internal and external customers to resolve all billing issues.

Serve as an intermediary between patients and their healthcare provider as needed.

Special project and other duties may be assigned

Follows all applicable federal and state regulations, including HIPAA, compliance and employment regulations. Complies with all HOD policies and procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

Visiting Nurse-3rd Shift (Hospice of Dayton & Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties)

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:10:00 GMT

The Visiting Nurse is available to families and patients to provide after-hours emergency care and support, as well as making visits and providing the family and patient with educational information as needed. These positions are 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week) during the night and on rotating weekends to ensure that patients and families receive 24/7 coverage, care and support.

Schedule 8p-8a with rotating weekends, 36 hours per week

Pay commensurate with experience, salaried position

Mileage reimbursement provided

Unit Coordinator-(PART TIME) Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties (Butler/Warren County)

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:17:00 GMT

**This position is Part Time ONLY and is primarily located at the Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties facility in Franklin, OH.

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for inpatient unit communications between staff and patients, and facilitation of the admission and transfer process for patients entering and leaving the Care Center and maintaining medical records. The Unit Coordinator is committed to the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the hospice concept of care

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include the following:

Incorporates the customer service value and standards into daily work activities and experiences with patients, families, visitors, physicians and co-workers.

Answers telephone and intercom calls and provides information or relays messages to patients and medical staff. Directs visitors to patients’ rooms.

Assembles charts, completes necessary forms, and sends relevant copies to appropriate departments for new admissions and inputs information into Misys

Informs HIM of patient status changes and accurately inputs information into MISYS.

Transcribes medical orders and re-copies medication sheets as appropriate.

Completes the demise forms. Calls physicians as appropriate and informs HIS of patient’s death.

Expedites patient transfer process by copying and faxing necessary paperwork and communicating information by telephone. Copies and delivers documents to appropriate parties for patient discharge.

Keeps accurate patient data in Misys, on the patient boards, Care Center census & medical director sheets.

Makes additions & deletions to Care Center census, prints, and delivers copies to specific staff.

Makes appropriate changes in staff assignments in Hill-Rom system and assigns locator badges.

Retrieves charts from HIM open file area when patients are transferred into the HCC.

After a transfer, discharge, or death prepares the chart for return to HIM.

Contacts and schedules appointments for patients with dietician, physical therapy, x-rays, rehab, chemo therapy, doctor appointments, etc.

Distributes mail to all staff and patients.

Facilitates communication by posting memos and notices for staff information.

Prepares paperwork for team meetings.

Schedules transportation for patients leaving unit.

Prints Care Center medication sheets on a nightly basis and as patient arrives in Care Center.

Copies and files original narcotic sheets.

Participates in HOD education and attends staff meetings to maintain competency.

Satisfactorily performs all disaster drills.

Restocks office supplies according to par levels.

Follows all applicable federal and state regulations, including HIPAA, compliance and emp

Hospice Palliative Care Advanced Practice Nurse (NP, CNS) (Dayton)

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Hospice of Dayton is expanding their Hospital Palliative Care Services. We are looking for an experienced Advanced Practice Nurse with prescriptive authority and a background in pain/symptom management and/or palliative care or hospice care. Must be open to working in a variety of settings.

Monday through Friday with some weekend coverage required.

Salary range: 80-90K, based on experience

Nursing Assistants (STNA)-Dayton IPU-PRN ONLY (Dayton)

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

**Current openings are PRN Only**

Provide care and support to patients and families in our Hospice Care Center on Wilmington Ave or at our facility in Franklin. The Nursing Assistant is unlicensed, certified, assistive personnel specially trained to give personal care and assist in care of the ill/aged, under the guidance and supervision of the registered professional nurse. The Nursing Assistant is committed to the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the hospice concept.

Registered Nurse - PRN - Covering both: Dayton and Butler/Warren IPU (Dayton)

Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We are currently seeking RNs who are able to work either/both In-Patient Units in Dayton and Franklin.

Hospice of Dayton cares for terminally-ill patients in their personal homes, patients residing in facilities such as Nursing Homes and in our In-Patient Units. We have a 51-bed In-Patient Unit in Dayton on Wilmington Avenue and a 14-bed In-Patient Unit serving Butler & Warren Counties in the Franklin/Middletown area. We serve patients and families in an 8 county service area including Montgomery, Clark, Greene, Miami, Preble, Clinton, Butler and Warren counties.

PRN Registered Nurses must be flexible, adaptable and have a strong clinical background in pain and symptom management. There is a need for an effective communicator, someone who is able to be aware of and responsive to the patient and family's needs and concerns. As response-time is a critical component of our care, a faster-than-average pace will be the norm for this position.

Technical Skills used (will provide training during orientation):

Infusion therapy skills - PICC line, peripheral IV, venous access port, central catheter

CADD-Prizm ambulatory infusion pump

CoaguChek XS

Subcutaneous medication administration

Blood draws from central lines

Central line dressing changes

Compensation:

$26 per hour, mileage reimbursement .42 cents per mile.

Nursing Assistants (STNA)-Butler Warren IPU (Butler/Warren County)

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

**1 Position for Part Time DAYS and 1 position for Part Time NIGHTS available**

Provide care and support to patients and families in our Hospice Care Center at our facility in Franklin. The Nursing Assistant is licensed, certified, assistive personnel specially trained to give personal care and assist in care of the ill/aged, under the guidance and supervision of the registered professional nurse. The Nursing Assistant is committed to the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the hospice concept.

Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager-Homecare (Dayton)

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:15:00 GMT

SUMMARY
Provides nursing care and coordinates hospice care for assigned patients/families. The Coming Home Case Manager is committed to the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the hospice concept of care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Makes ongoing assessment and follow-up patient visits. Evaluates response to care provided.

Develops, maintains, and implements written nursing care plans that promote 24 hour continuity of care. Also, establishes and maintains appropriate documentation of care provided.

Provides case management of all patient services in planning care to meet physical, emotional, spiritual, bereavement and other needs. Consults physicians as necessary and serves as a consultant to other professionals and volunteers.

Teaches, supervises, and evaluates care provided by volunteers, home health aides, and primary care givers.

Assesses spiritual needs of patient/family members.

Facilitates continuity of care by providing a written summary of patient care when a patient is admitted to a facility or another agency.

Coordinates patient care by utilizing existing agencies and community resources when appropriate.

Participates in hospice in-service and continuing education programs.

Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities and other organizational committees.

Provides on-call coverage after hours including weekends, nights, and holidays to ensure 24 hour, 7 day a week hospice coverage to patients and families. (currently rotating weekends approximately every 4th or longer, currently nights are being covered by on-call department)

Provides nursing care and treatments in accordance with approved nursing standards.

May be rotated into other appropriate positions as business needs dictate. The responsibilities and duties of the rotational position will apply during that time.

Precepts new staff.

Completes educational needs to meet licensure requirements, HOD policy and JACHO requirements.

Follows all applicable federal and state regulations, including HIPAA, compliance and employment regulations. Complies with all HOD policies and procedures and JCAHO standards.

Other duties as assigned.

Home Health Aides (STNA) (Dayton)

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:26:00 GMT

Current Openings Include: Care Partners and Coming Home F/T travelling positions working either 3x12's, 4x10's, or 5x8's day shift.

This is a travelling position and requires a valid drivers license with a clean driving record and active auto insurance.

Home health aides travel within our 8 county service area to nursing homes, personal homes, assisted living, and/or extended care facilities.

SUMMARY
The Home Health Aide is an assistive personnel specially trained to provide personal care, meal preparation, assistance with maintaining cleanliness of patient's surroundings and assistance with therapeutic routine in order to promote maximum level of independence for patient in his/her place of residence. The Home Health Aide is committed to the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the hospice concept of care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Gives or assists with personal care of hospice patient, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, hair care, and feeding.

Maintains or assists with maintaining cleanliness of patient's immediate surroundings.

Assists patient with prescribed exercises which patient and aide have been taught and which are supervised by appropriate professional personnel.

Recognizes and reports changes in mental or physical status of patient promptly to RN Case Manager.

Participates in patient care conferences as requested by the RN Case Manager

Customer Service - Behaves in a friendly, courteous and professional manner reinforcing the quality of Hospice of Dayton services with all professional contacts.

Assists RN Case Manager with specific assigned procedures.

Requests assistance if unable to perform assigned tasks competently.

Documents activities carried out and observations made.

Attends scheduled in-service and training sessions per regulatory requirements.

Attends Care Coordination Meetings per the facility schedule if working within a facility.

Assists in Inpatient Unit and supply room when requested.

Provides extended care or respite care as dictated by Manager, Home Care Team.

Incorporates the customer service values and standards into the daily activities and experiences with patients, families, physicians, facility staff members and co-workers.

Helps patient achieve good quality of life through encouraging independence, encouraging to eat, encouraging social contact, providing companionship, and providing reassurance.

Assists patients in immobility and transferring from bed to chair.

Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities (if applicable)

Precepts new staff.

Completes educational needs to meet HOD policy and JACHO requirements.

Follows all applicable federal and state regulations, including HIPAA, compliance and employment regulations. Complies with all HOD policies and proc

Registered Nurse - PRN (Homecare) (Dayton)

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:33:00 GMT

Current PRN openings are for Coming Home, our homecare team.