Hospice of Dayton Career Site

Discharge_Transfer Nurse (Dayton)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:36:00 GMT

Monday - Friday (with possible rotation of weekends approximately every 3rd weekend)

8a-4:30p

Responsibilities: Equipment ordering, daily chart audits, verifications, assist with admissions, and all other duties as assigned.

Nursing Assistants (STNA)-Dayton IPU (Dayton)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:54:00 GMT

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.

Nursing Assistants (STNA) (Butler/Warren County)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:37:00 GMT

Current Opening is: 3x12's Fulltime Nights (7p-7a)

Scheduler / Patient Services Coordinator-Dayton IPU (Dayton)

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:49:00 GMT

The Patient Care Coordinator works in the Resource Center and is the first line of telephone contact to appropriately answer and direct telephone contacts relative to patient care needs, and provides scheduling services to our patient's and family's as needed. A Patient Care Coordinator, once fully trained, would be expected to perform the duties in Scheduling and/or telephonic PBX operator services as needed. The Patient Care Coordinator uses appropriate scheduling techniques to best meet the needs of patients and families as well as receiving and responding to the direction given from their Director or Scheduling Coordinators. The Patient Care Coordinator is aware that duties will change, based on the changing needs of patients and families; the ultimate goal is to assist clinical services staff in meeting the customer service needs of our patients and families. The Patient Care Coordinator is committed to the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the hospice concept.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Shows consistent use of proper telephone etiquette according to Hospice of Dayton guidelines and expectations.

Answer incoming calls, page overhead and on page gate when required to do so.

Communicates effectively with customers (Physicians, families and patients, Care Partner facility staff) and with Hospice of Dayton staff including the entire Interdisciplinary Team, as necessary, by utilizing proper telephone etiquette and good customer service according to HOD expectations and protocols.

Performs the primary and secondary duties defined in Scheduling Function or Triage Function as assigned

Accurately enters information into the Clinical Information System to schedule visits, order equipment, or document actions or updates to the patient needs. Documents any discovered patient service issues utilizing the Clinical documentation Tasking function.

Completes assigned goals on time as defined and assigned.

Incorporates the customer service values and standards into daily work activities and experiences with patent, families, visitors, physicians and co-workers portraying a professional and positive image of Hospice of Dayton.

Complies with all HOD policies and procedures.

Utilizes paging software to page staff for dispatching or adjusting assignments.

Assists the Director and Team Managers with documents and projects as requested. Tracks and reports productivity and quality measures as assigned. Provides input on work procedures and standards and assists in updates and revisions.

Identifies own education needs to keep current and upgrade knowledge and skills via workshops, seminars, and self-study.

Follows all applicable federal and state regulations and employment regulations, including maintaining patient confidentiality by following HIPAA guidelines.

Precepts and orients new staff

Performs clerical and secretarial

Palliative Care Advanced Practice Nurse - FT (Dayton)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 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

Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager-Care Partners (Butler/Warren County)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:27:00 GMT

We are looking for RN's that have a strong sense of initiative, compassion and drive to be responsible for managing plans of care for patients and families receiving hospice care. This is a rewarding opportunity to meet, work with, stimulate and teach a variety of people with different needs at the end of life.

Care Partners RN Case Managers work with patients and families in nursing homes and extended-care facilities to provide top-of-the line hospice care. This position will cover our South territories from Springboro to West Chester.

Chaplain Coordinator (Dayton)

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

SUMMARY
Provides spiritual counsel and emotional support to active and bereaved hospice patient/family units. Acts as liaison between community clergy and hospice. Coordinates meetings, CPE education, training, and provides general updates to the all HOD Chaplains. Works with Team Manger on evaluations and resolves personnel issues. Develops a volunteer chaplain program. The Chaplain Coordinator is committed to the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the hospice concept of care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Participates in providing bereavement services to individuals and groups.

Provides direct spiritual counsel, prayer, and ritual/sacramental ministry as appropriate and requested.

Conducts memorial/funeral services for those families not affiliated with a church or other religious organization and who desire a chaplain's participation, as schedule allows.

Assesses spiritual needs of patients/family members.

Attends IDT meetings, collaborates with IDT members and participates in developing interdisciplinary care plan for patient.

Attends Care Coordination Meetings at facilities where this is occurring

Assists members of hospice team to understand spiritual concerns related to patient/family response to dying.

Serves as liaison and resource for community clergy whose members become hospice patients.

Makes or assists family/patient in making contact with outside clergy.

Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities and organizational committees.

Documents care provided in patient records in a timely manner.

Participates in the interview process for Team Chaplains and precepts new staff.

Participates in on-call coverage with Family Support Services.

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

Works with Team Managers on Chaplain evaluations and personnel issues.

Develops and oversees the volunteer chaplain program with the help of the Team Manager as well as the Volunteer Department

Responsible for updating chaplains on any changes within HOD or its systems and policies

Educates on documentation and other topics through organized meetings, trainings, and CPE educational opportunities for all Chaplains and the Clergy community

Other duties as assigned

Chief Operating Officer (Dayton)

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:12:00 GMT

SUMMARY

Directs, plans, provides administrative oversight to hospice and palliative care clinical operations, Community Relations and Pathways of Hope under the direction of the President/CEO. Responsible for program development, assessing and improving models of care, monitoring trends in the hospice field and enhancing a learning environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Leadership and Strategic Planning

Assists the President/CEO in strategic planning development and implementation for Hospice of Dayton, Inc. with the ultimate outcome of providing comfortable and peaceful death for our patients, being the best in the world at response time, while holding a positive ratio of resources to results.

Develops, implements and communicates plans and programs so that they are in alignment with the Strategic Plans of the organization.

Participates in meetings of the Board of Directors and the Board of Directors Committee Meetings (PIPAC, Finance Committee, etc.)

Provides Senior Leadership coverage of the organization in the absence of the President/CEO.

Provides leadership development and effective coaching of direct reports.

Assists the Chief Financial Officer with promoting financial stability, annual budget development and monthly variance review for responsible areas.

Organizes administrative functions to ensure effective use of personnel and resources to meet organizational goals.

Quality Service and Teamwork

Oversees clinical service delivery for the organization, assuring the delivery functions are of the highest quality to promote the goals and mission of HOD.

Advocates that responsible areas utilize the latest technology to meet the needs of the organization.

Assures that management and staff adheres to regulatory compliance rules, the highest of internal and external customer service standards and achieve effective results in all assigned departments.

Facilitates and provides general oversight of work groups and committees working on initiatives within responsible areas.

Assures effective organizational results working collaboratively with other on the Executive Management Team.

Keeps abreast of the competitive and changing business, health care, legal and legislative environments.

Collaborates with the Training Advisory Committee to ensure adequate staff development, training and education so that staff remain competent to deliver quality and safe care to patients.

Ensures that all contract services are appropriately selected, implemented, monitored, and evaluated.

Identifies own educational needs to keep current and upgrade knowledge and skills via workshops, seminars, and self-study.

Other projects as assigned by President/CEO.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Visiting Registered Nurse - Days (Sat, Sun, Mon) (Dayton)

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:27:00 GMT

We are looking for someone who can be flexible to go where needed, making visits in patient homes and Nursing Homes as needed within our 8 county service area. This is a full-time position based out of the Dayton IPU, on Wilmington Avenue, 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts 8a-8p working ever Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

The Visiting/On-Call RN will provide families and patients with after-hours emergency care and support, complete new patient admissions, make visits and provide educational information as needed.

Visiting Registered Nurse - PT Nights (Dayton)

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We are looking for someone who can be flexible to go where needed, making visits in patient homes and Nursing Homes as needed within our 8 county service area.

This is a full-time position based out of the Dayton IPU, on Wilmington Avenue, 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts 8p-8a, every other weekend rotation. This position could also be split into two part-time positions, each working every other weekend.

The Visiting/On-Call RN will provide families and patients with after-hours emergency care and support, making visits and providing educational information as needed.

Registered Nurse-Butler/Warren IPU - PT (Butler/Warren County)

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Hospice of Butler/Warren County is located just 1/2 miles from the Atrium Medical Center in the Renaissance Professional Village. As an In-Patient Unit Registered Nurse, you will provide nursing care and coordinate hospice care for an assigned caseload of patients/families in our 14-bed unit in Franklin, Ohio.

7p-7a 2 days a week, every other weekend rotation

Home Health Aides (STNA) (Dayton)

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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

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 procedures and JCAHO standards.

Other duties may be assigned.