Child, Family, and School Social Workers

KidsPeace invites you to join our mission-driven team of professionals who provide hope, help, and healing to children, adults and those who love them. The Permanency Specialist works directly with kids and families in order to assist in achieving life-long connections, including adoption.

+ Meet with children and families to complete units of service as referred by the Statewide Adoption Network including Child Profiles, Family Profiles, Child Preparation, Child Specific Recruitment, and Adoption Finalization

The many benefits to joining the KidsPeace team include:

+ The camaraderie, teamwork and support of working in a small office, combined with the resources and supports offered by a large multi-state organization

+ Flexibility in scheduling to support work/life balance

+ Regular supervision and helpful managers

+ Comprehensive initial and ongoing training

+ Tuition assistance when applicable

+ Opportunity for professional growth

+ Competitive hourly rate

+ Agency vehicle available

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Services field

+ 1-2 years experience in the child welfare system preferred

+ Strong communication skills

+ Basic computer skills

+ Valid driver’s license and registered vehicle, able to work independently in the field

+ Must be 21

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Case Manager-RN - Case Management - Day

Location: WellSpan Health, Chambersburg, PA

Schedule: Part Time

General Summary

Performs a variety of duties and applies utilization and case management techniques to determine the most efficient use of resources to facilitate a patient's progression of care and the provision of appropriate, cost effective and quality health care. Works in a team model with social work in assigned patient care areas to address patient discharge needs. Provides leadership in the integration of utilization and case management principles.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Reviews assigned patients for medical necessity, utilization management, and appropriateness of setting for continued hospitalization.

+ Initiates problem-solving techniques to prevent over and/or under utilization.

+ Facilitates and coordinates the progression of patient care to optimize throughput and the utilization of resources to support continuous quality and cost of care efforts.

+ Liaisons between utilization management team, third party payers, and the treatment team regarding the identified treatment plan in accordance with contractual guidelines and System policy.

+ Assists the patient care team with the identification and coordination of alternative treatment settings to provide appropriate care, maintain quality of care, and reduce cost.

+ Identifies conditions which require case management across the care continuum. Collaborates with members of the patient care team to identify interdisciplinary needs

+ Collaborates with care management across the system to effectively transition patient care and support value-based care initiatives.

+ Completes case management patient assessment, identifies needs, develops a discharge plan, and coordinates discharge needs (DME, Home Health, IV antibiotics, etc.) in collaboration with patients, families, and care team.

+ Assists with the collection and analysis of utilization patterns, length of stay, readmissions, avoidable days, and denied cases.

+ Brings known or suspected problems of under-, over-, or inappropriate utilization of resources to the attention of the appropriate manager(s).

+ Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor, and staff by complying with all applicable safety regulations, learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.

+ Prepares and maintains appropriate documentation as required.

+ Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety standards.

+ Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

+ Prepares and presents utilization data analysis as required.

+ Participates in the development and delivery of educational information and process improvements related to job accountabilities and case management principles.

+ Attends meetings as required.

+ Performs other related duties as identified.

+ WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.

+ WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

+ Associates Degree Required

+ Bachelors Degree Preferred

Work Experience:

+ 2 years Recent acute care experience Required

+ Field of Experience in Utilization Management, Case Management, or Clinical Nursing Specialty. Preferred

Licenses:

+ Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or

+ Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and

+ Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

+ Certified in Case Management Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

+ Basic computer skills.

+ Desire and ability to work in a supportive and collaborative team environment.

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You’re unique and you belong here.

At WellSpan Health, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equitably, regardless of their job classification. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to us via email [email protected]. We will evaluate requests for accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Please note that we will only respond to inquiries related to reasonable accommodation from this email address. Rest assured, all requests for assistance or accommodation are handled confidentially, allowing applicants to share their needs openly and honestly with us.

WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

The Clinician is a nurse leader who has direct responsibility in the achievement of a culture of excellence and patient care. The Clinician is a highly developed role model of professional nursing practice. Under the general direction of the Unit Director or other department manager, the Clinician will complete and deliver employee evaluations, conduct selection and hiring of staff, and manage the daily performance for a group of direct reports. The Clinician is responsible for providing service-based education and clinical expertise for staff including orientation and training, consultation on practice issues, and general coordination of clinical activities. Additionally, the Clinician may have shift accountability for delivering nursing care when needed.

**Responsibilities:**

+ Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by building teams and relationships through mentoring and modeling uplifting and positive communication. Coaches colleagues on cultural diversity and addresses workplace horizontal violence and impairment. Demonstrates accountability to self and others for safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyles.

+ Demonstrates knowledge of performance improvement tools and techniques. Continuously improves the quality of care and the work environment of outcomes and the integration of research and best practices into daily work. Shares learning from improvements with other units and/or spreads across the business unit or system.

+ Demonstrates interest in the development of others and positively impacts the lives of patients/families, peers, and members of the healthcare team through mentoring, education, and knowledge sharing. Actively participates in the role of preceptor for student nurses, nurse interns, graduate and experienced nurses and assists with the development of new preceptors in their role. Mentors and role models quest for continuous learning through formal education and the development of others. Seeks opportunities to share expertise with other members of the healthcare team within and beyond the clinical unit/department.

+ Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction of the patient experience in daily work. Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. Disseminates new knowledge and innovations through presentations, posters, and publications.

+ Applies nursing knowledge and skills within the framework of Relationship Based Care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family. Demonstrates critical thinking in the analysis of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. Practices solid verbal and written communication skills and can articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. Ensures patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.

+ Serves as a leader in clinical nursing practice, identifying patient and staff focused opportunities for improvement and leading the change process. Identifies, educates, and supports the psychological and learning needs of staff during change and transition. Practices participatory leadership and is an active member of shared leadership at the unit, facility, or system level. Assumes formal leadership responsibilities for one or more of the following: quality improvement, evidence-based practice, GN or new hire on-boarding. Completes and/or assists with staff performance evaluations for direct reports as applicable.

+ Minimum 3 years of nursing experience

+ Master's degree preferred.

+ BS/BSN required. If BS degree not in nursing, a Master's or higher degree in Nursing is required.

+ Demonstrated competence as a Professional Staff Nurse.

+ The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.

+ Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.

+ Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.

+ Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.

+ Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.

+ Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.

+ Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**

+ Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in practicing state.

+ National Certification preferred.

+ CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Registered Nurse (RN)

+ Act 34

*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**

**UPMC Passavant is hiring a Full Time (40 hours a week) Clinician to support our 6 Pavilion Med/Surg Oncology Unit.**

**RNs with over 1 year of experience are eligible for a $20,000 Sign On Bonus**

**About the Unit:**

**6 North Pavilion is a medical/surgical oncology unit. It has 30 beds, all private rooms. 80-90% of our patients are admitted due to some history of cancer or have had surgery due to cancer. We primarily deal with lung, liver and abdominal cancer but can see patients who are having issues related to any cancer diagnosis**

The Clinician is a nurse leader responsible for fostering a culture of excellence in patient care. They serve as a role model in professional nursing practice, manage staff performance, and provide education and clinical expertise. The Clinician may also deliver nursing care as needed.

Responsibilities:

+ Relationship Building: Develops positive relationships through mentoring and communication. Coaches on cultural diversity and addresses workplace issues.

+ Performance Improvement: Uses tools to enhance care quality and work environment. Shares improvements across units.

+ Mentorship: Supports the development of others through education and knowledge sharing. Acts as a preceptor for new nurses and mentors colleagues.

+ Patient Experience: Aligns with organizational goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction. Shares new knowledge through various platforms.

+ Clinical Expertise: Applies nursing knowledge to meet patient needs. Demonstrates critical thinking and effective communication.

+ Leadership: Identifies opportunities for improvement and leads change. Supports staff during transitions and participates in shared leadership. Assumes responsibilities in quality improvement and staff onboarding.

Minimum 3 years of nursing experience

Master's degree preferred.

BS/BSN required. If BS degree not in nursing, a Master's or higher degree in Nursing is required.

The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.

Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.

Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.

Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.

Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.

**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**

Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in practicing state. National Certification preferred.CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Registered Nurse (RN)

+ Act 34

*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of General Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for several Associate or Full Professor positions in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of education and clinical care. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. Candidates must be board certified/eligible in Pediatrics. Rank will be commensurate with experience.

Teaching responsibilities may include demonstrated excellence in the bedside clinical teaching of residents, fellows, and/or medical students. Enthusiasm and dedication to educating our residents and students is highly valued in our department.

Clinical responsibilities may include providing outstanding clinical care on any of the inpatient and/or outpatient General Pediatrics services.

Candidates must demonstrate a defined area of concentration in clinical and teaching excellence, as well as sustained professionalism.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

The Division of Gastroenterology in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of diagnosis and management of GI motility and/or functional disorders (e.g. gastroparesis, chronic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome). Applicants must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Applicants should be board eligible or board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching Penn medical students, residents, and fellows. Candidates should be outstanding clinicians who excel at teaching. The academic clinician track requires 100 credits per/year of active and high-quality teaching at the Perelman School of Medicine.

Clinical responsibilities may include care for patients as a GI Hospitalist in the inpatient setting at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) and/or Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC). The clinical responsibilities will include seeing inpatient consults, performing endoscopic procedures, provide teaching to learners, including medical students, residents and fellows.

Selected applicants will join a highly interactive and exciting multidisciplinary academic and clinical environment at the University of Pennsylvania as integral members of the Division of Gastroenterology and will have opportunities to teach the GI fellowship and internal medicine residency programs at the Perelman School of Medicine.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The RN Care Manager coordinates the overall progression of care, resource utilization, and discharge planning for designated patient populations across the continuum of care. Works with the providers, social workers and multi-disciplinary care teams to facilitate the achievement of desired patient, quality, and financial outcomes.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Assesses the patient’s needs, goals, and barriers in relation to the patient’s clinical condition, psychosocial environment, and socioeconomic resources.

+ Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to plan, implement and evaluate the patient’s plan of care through rounding or other methods.

+ Collaborates with the patient, family or other caregivers, and multidisciplinary team to design a discharge plan respective of the patient’s needs and goals. Re-evaluates and revises discharge plan of care as additional information is obtained or goals change.

+ Proactively considers options such as palliative care, home care and other services that work to keep the patient as healthy as possible in the outpatient setting, minimizing the risk of re-admissions.

+ Works as a team with other members of care management, including but not limited to: Social workers, assistants, coordinators, utilization management staff, and director.

+ Facilitates communication among all treatment team members.

+ Manages length of stay by proactively identifying and mitigating issues and barriers to care and a successful discharge plan.

+ Monitors risk assessment using available tools and implements discharge interventions accordingly, minimizing risk of readmission.

+ Identifies patients with an unplanned readmission and completes root cause analysis.

+ Collaborates with Outpatient Care Managers to identify patients for handover and post discharge follow up.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting for one to two hours at a time, walk on all surfaces for up to five hours a day, and climb stairs. Must be capable of driving a car and have the ability to finger and handle objects frequently. Occasionally firmly grasp, twist, and turn objects with hands and fingers. May be required to lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds. Occasionally stoops, bends, squats, kneels and reaches above shoulder level. Staff must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversations and high and low frequencies and to touch as related to telephone and computer keyboard.

EDUCATION:

Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania or seeking Pennsylvania licensure through reciprocity. NJ RN licensure required for Warren Campus. Advanced degree preferred. BSN preferred, MSN and/or Case Management Certification preferred.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Extensive clinical knowledge. 3-5 years of acute care experience. Previous care management experience is preferred. Experience in the use of InterQual/Milliman criteria preferred. Basic computer skills required. Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships required.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (http://www.slhn.org/EOE)

**Description**

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

**Entity** : Clinical Practice of the University of Pennsylvania (CPUP)

**Location** : Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania- 3400 Spruce St

**Department** : Med Outpt HUP City Contract (Infections Diseases)

**Hours** : Fulltime, Monday-Friday, Day

**Summary** : Provide medical case management services to HIV-infected patients of the Penn MacGregor Infectious Diseases Practice. Assess clients' needs; develop, implement, and monitor service care plans. Link clients to appropriate medical, mental health, addiction, and support services and ensure that they remain engaged in care.

**We are seeking candidates for the Medical Case Manager position who have experience in working with people living with HIV and/or experience in providing social services to patients in a medical setting. The Medical Case Manager provides Medical Case Management services to people living with HIV who receive their outpatient care at HUP’s Infectious Diseases Practice, the MacGregor Infection Medicine and Travel Program. This role supports a caseload of clients with various biopsychosocial needs so that they remain engaged in care.

**Responsibilities:**

+ Act as a medical case manager for individuals and families infected/affected by HIV/AIDS.

+ Assess clients’ needs develop, implement, and monitor service care plans at least every 6 months.

+ Link clients to appropriate medical, mental health, addiction, and support services.

+ Accompany clients to at least 2 HIV medical visits per year.

+ Coordinate and monitor services assist clients with entitlements through advocacy and completing required documentation.

+ Conduct home visits as necessary.

+ Collaborate with other service providers and agencies.

+ Provide information, education, and referral to clients and members of their support system as required.

+ Serve as a resource for the community around AIDS-related issues.

+ Complete written documentation of the client interactions within two business days.

+ Provide the full range of medical case management services to HIV-positive clients assigned to a caseload of approximately 40-45 clients.

+ Function as a part of the Infectious Diseases team to ensure high-quality services are provided to clients.

+ Complete all documentation/paperwork concerning client contact and referrals per time frames established in the Direct Service Policy and Procedure Manual.

+ Maintain and document at least the minimum contact with each client assigned to caseload per time frames detailed in the Direct Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

+ Maintain a minimum of 450 units of service (15 minute time increment) per month.

+ Maintain a strengths-based approach in interactions with clients.

+ Proactively advocate for clients, exhausting all available resources.

+ Participate in weekly individual supervisory meetings.

+ Maintain awareness and knowledge of resources, benefits and entitlements necessary to refer clients for services and to advocate for the client needs.

+ Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures.

+ Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization.

**Equivalent Experience** :

+ Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Sociology, Psychology or Nursing (required)

+ Master's degree preferred

**Skills and Abilities** :

+ Treats people respectfully.

+ Effectively manages and efficiently uses all resources. Is open to and respects differences, ideas, and suggestions.

+ Does not participate in non-productive activities of conversations.

+ Maintains confidentiality.

+ Establishes and maintains good working relationships and partnerships.

+ Adheres to established policies and procedures.

+ Always seeks clarity to ensure understanding. Keeps work processes reasonable and simple.

+ Balances priorities.

+ Effectively communicates and ensures understanding of UPHS’ mission, vision, and values.

+ Makes and keeps commitments.

+ Meet deadlines and is responsive to requests.

+ Exemplifies in his/her action principles of collegiality and collaboration at all times.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

REQNUMBER: 252318

**Description**

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

+ Responsible for psycho social support on selected patient populations and collaborates with the unit/ service CM/SW team for discharge planning and contributing to the patient's treatment plan through and understanding of social, psychological and/or environmental needs related to the impact of illness and need for hospitalization. Professional activities will be carried out in accordance with the code of ethics established by the National Association of Social Workers.

Responsibilities:

+ Coordinates and collaborates with the unit/ service CM/SW staff around the discharge planning process to ensure a safe and timely transition from hospital to home, community, or institutional setting around follow-up community behavioral health services.Collaborates with the behavioral health interdisciplinary health care team to ensure continuity of care and support services to patients and families. This includes a AP and psychiatrist assigned to the MEND program.Identifies and attends to the psychological needs of patients and families.Provides counseling to patients, families and groups.Responsible for documentation in the medical record, statistics and reports as required.Maintains relationships with community agencies and keeps up-to-date on resources.Uses effective interpersonal skills in all interactions.Enhances own professional development and maintains formal and informal continuing education for self-improvement.

Credentials:

+ LSW preferred.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

+ Education Specialization:Social Work

+ Equivalent Experience: 3+ years Behavioral health experience in the field, health care setting experience helpful, direct practice experience helpful.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

REQNUMBER: 258698

At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 350+ facilities across the US and 22,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do.

Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates.

Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day

+ 401(k), eligibility after one year of service

+ Employee stock purchase plan

+ Tuition reimbursement

**ABOUT THE COMPANY**

_Apria Healthcare’s mission is to improve the quality of life for our patients at home. We are looking for empathetic, thoughtful, and compassionate people, to meet the needs of our patients. Already an industry leader in healthcare services, we provide home respiratory services and select medical equipment to help our patients sleep better, breathe better, heal faster, and thrive longer_

**JOB SUMMARY**

The Respiratory Clinician provides the treatment and management of patients with clinical needs.

(Mon - Fri.: 9am - 5:30pm)

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

+ Provides equipment and instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of respiratory equipment and/or respiratory care procedures.

+ Ensures patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain respiratory equipment. Performs physician-ordered assessments and tests such as oxygen titrations using a pulse oximeter.

+ Responsible for routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs.

+ May need to perform on-call duties as needed.

+ Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition.

+ Prepares and maintains a record for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions and follow-up documentation.

+ Responsible for accurate data entry.

+ Consults with physician and other Apria healthcare team members regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home environment, and Plan of Care.

+ Participates in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care.

+ Assist with patient scheduling as needed.

+ Performs other duties as required.

**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**

+ **N/A**

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Meets company minimum standard of Background Check

**Education and/or Experience**

+ Graduate of an accredited clinical program is required.

+ At least one-year related experience.

**Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations**

+ Must possess a valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance per Apria policy.

+ May be required to drive personal vehicle for patient home visits.

+ Must hold an active, Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license, or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of practice and all states that the location covers.

+ Hold a current CPR Certification.

+ Hold all applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice.

**SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES**

+ Successful completion of Apria's respiratory therapy orientation and competency evaluation program.

+ Customer/Patient-Focused: You start with the customer/patient and work backwards. You invest the time and energy to understand the customer’s/patients’ objectives, then tie all your activities directly to the achievement of those objectives.

+ Action-Oriented: You thrive as a self-starter who proactively senses and responds to problems and opportunities and requires minimal supervision.

+ Collaborative: You love teamwork. Your colleagues love having you on the team. You work well across functions and groups.

+ An Effective Communicator: You write and speak clearly, concisely and with a spirit of partnership. You actively inform and inspire with your messaging. You speak plainly and are transparent with your business colleagues.

+ Energetic & Passionate: Your passion and energy for health and well-being is deeply founded in your desire to help others and to be a positive role model.

+ Relationship Builder: You excel in getting people involved and building a network of contacts that allow you to multiply your influence on the organization.

**Computer Skills**

+ Basic skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Word

**Language Skills**

+ English (reading, writing, verbal) required.

+ Bilingual (reading, writing, verbal) preferred.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision. Must be able to travel by plane and automobile (if applicable). Possible lifting of equipment up to 50 lbs.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ The employee is required to safely operate a motor vehicle during the day and night and in a wide range of weather and traffic conditions.

+ The noise level in the work environment is varies based on the locations or activities proximate to which can range from low to high.

+ There is moderate exposure to dust, fume, mists and odors.

+ Temperature ranges from normal indoor climate-controlled environment in buildings or vehicles and various outdoor conditions and temperature extremes encountered throughout the year in a variety of US states.

+ General lighting is generally provided via florescent lighting indoors, and natural lighting outdoors, and low light conditions consistent with outdoor and/or night working environment.

+ During off site travel events the employee may be exposed to higher noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection, with moderate potential exposure to moderate dust, chemicals, fumes and odors, as well as cryogenic and cleaning agents.

+ During off site travel events the employee may be required to ride in company delivery vehicles and accompany employees on deliveries and enter into patient homes.

+ May be required to receive vaccinations and participate in medical assessments and testing consistent with the work environment or patients exposed to.

+ Will be required to wear various personal protective equipment consistent with the hazards encountered in this role.

+ Will be required to use hand tools for assembly and repair, material handling equipment, cutting, carrying devices, cleanup kits or equipment.

+ May be required to work with cryogenic fluids requiring special precautions and PPE.

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**The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

Owens & Minor (O&M) is a global healthcare company providing innovative products and solutions across the continuum of care. Our integrated technology, products, and services empower healthcare providers and manufacturers as they make a difference in the lives of patients every day. O&M is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia and is comprised of 17,000+ global teammates. We operate within distribution, production, customer service, and sales facilities located across the Asia Pacific region, Europe, Latin America and North America. We are proud to service healthcare industry customers in 90 countries where we do business today.

**Life at O&M**

When you become an Owens & Minor teammate, you’re joining a diverse, vibrant organization with a focus on excellence and integrity. Guided by our shared values—Integrity, Development, Excellence, Accountability, Listening—O&M teammates strive to deliver superior service across the continuum of healthcare. O&M is committed to creating a growth-oriented culture that values each teammate’s perspective and contributions.