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<item><title>Internal Medicine Hospitalist - Teaching Job (Newark, DE, US)</title><description><![CDATA[<br/><b>Job Title:</b> Internal Medicine Hospitalist - Teaching<br/><b>Location:</b> Newark, DE<br/><b>General Description:</b><br/> About Christiana Care<br/><br/>Christiana Care Health System (CCHS) is one of the largest, privately owned, not-for-profit academic affiliated health care systems in the United States. We are one of the Mid-Atlantic&#8217;s leading, most experienced provider of heart and vascular care in Delaware and surrounding counties of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland.<br/><br/>With more than 1,100 beds combined in its two acute care facilities (Christiana Hospital and Wilmington Hospital), top-rated Christiana Care serves as a major regional heart center and offers the only Level I trauma service, Christiana Hospital, on the East Coast corridor between Philadelphia and Baltimore.<br/><br/>Christiana Care Health System is an independent academic medical center, which combines the best of both community and academic hospital systems. As a top&#8211;rated, regional health care system, Christiana Care possesses an active medical-dental staff of more than 1,400 physicians and dentists. Christiana Care offers a full range of residency and fellowship programs, including Internal Medicine, Medicine Pediatrics, and Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine.<br/><br/>About the Practice<br/>- Christiana Care Hospitalist Partners is a forward thinking Hospitalist practice emphasizing continuity of care, patient satisfaction, and quality. Our Hospitalists, in partnership with Christiana Care primary care physicians, provide the highest quality of patient care in directing, treating, and coordinating all aspects of the patient&#8217;s hospitalization. The Hospitalist also follows the patient for their first appointment after being discharged to enhance continuity of care.<br/>- To support the program&#8217;s goals, the schedule is progressive, including Monday through Friday weeks and limited nights and weekends and with a manageable patient load.<br/>- Hospitalists are active citizens within the health system participating in committees, research, teaching and other opportunities that support the improvement of Hospital Medicine.<br/><br/>Salary, Benefits, and Contact Information<br/><br/>Christiana Care offers an attractive guaranteed base salary plus incentive and offers employees an outstanding benefits package, including family medical and dental coverage, malpractice insurance, 31 days of paid time off per year, $3,500 towards CME, and career growth opportunities within a supportive atmosphere. Christiana Care has a fully integrated electronic health record.<br/><br/>Relocation assistance is available.<br/><br/>Our location offers its residents convenient access to the entire East Coast, a low cost of living, tax-free shopping, a four season climate, a thriving community with a highly connected medical community, and nationally recognized school systems.<br/><br/>For more information or to apply online, visit our website www.christianacare.org or contact abird@christianacare.org with your CV and cover letter. EOE<br/><b>Job Classification:</b> Physicians<br/><b>Job Requisition #:</b> 30190BR]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Newark-Internal-Medicine-Hospitalist-Teaching-Job-DE-19702/2099959/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Newark-Internal-Medicine-Hospitalist-Teaching-Job-DE-19702/2099959/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Physician - Family Medicine - Outpatient Job (Newark, DE, US)</title><description><![CDATA[<br/><b>Job Title:</b> Physician - Family Medicine - Outpatient<br/><b>Location:</b> Newark, DE<br/><b>General Description:</b><br/> Christiana Care Health System is one of the largest, privately owned, not-for-profit academic affiliated health care systems in the United States . With more than 1,100 beds combined in its two acute care facilities (Christiana Hospital and Wilmington Hospital), top-rated Christiana Care serves as a major regional heart center and offers the only Level I trauma service on the East Coast corridor between Philadelphia and Baltimore.<br/><br/>Christiana Care Health System is an independent academic medical center, which combines the best of both community and academic hospital systems. As a top&#8211;rated, regional health care system, Christiana Care possesses an active medical-dental staff of more than 1,400 physicians and dentists. Christiana Care offers a full range of residency and fellowship programs, including Family Medicine, a traditional Osteopathic Traditional Rotating, and Emergency Medicine/Family Medicine residencies and a Sports Medicine Fellowship based in Family Medicine.<br/><br/>The physician will provide full service outpatient family medicine to a growing community with many young families. Services include primary medical care to adults and children, gynecology and women's health, Immunizations, physical examinations, preventive medicine, and the treatment of acute and chronic conditions.<br/><br/>Christiana Care offers an attractive guaranteed base salary plus incentive and offers employees an outstanding benefits package, including family medical and dental coverage, malpractice insurance, 31 days of paid time off per year,$5000 toward CME, and career growth opportunities within a supportive atmosphere.<br/><br/>Christiana Care has a fully integrated electronic health record. Relocation assistance is available.<br/>Please apply online at www.careers.christianacare.org/<br/>OR<br/>Send your CV to: abird@Christianacare.org<br/><b>Job Classification:</b> Physicians<br/><b>Job Requisition #:</b> 29851BR]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 07:59:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Newark-Physician-Family-Medicine-Outpatient-Job-DE-19702/1949329/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Newark-Physician-Family-Medicine-Outpatient-Job-DE-19702/1949329/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Patient Care Technician Job (Wilmington, DE, US)</title><description><![CDATA[<br/><b>Job Title:</b> Patient Care Technician<br/><b>Location:</b> Wilmington, DE<br/><b>General Description:</b><br/> Christiana Care Health System, with locations in Wilmington and Newark, DE, is one of the largest health care providers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Named one of &#8220;America&#8217;s Best Hospitals&#8221; by U.S. News & World Report, we have an excess of 1,100 beds between our two hospitals (Christiana Hospital and Wilmington Hospital) and are committed to providing the best patient care in the region.<br/><br/>The Ace Unit at the Wilmington Hospital is currently seeking a Patient Care Technician to work Full-time Morning shift(11:00pm-07:30am), every other weekend and Holiday.<br/><br/>Primary Function:<br/>As a Patient Care Technician, you will provide hygiene and comfort measures and selected nursing procedures under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).The Patient Care Technician must also demonstrates the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. These responsibilities include bathing, grooming and feeding patients.<br/><br/>Requirements:<br/>-  A high school graduate or equivalent is required.<br/>-  Previous recent patient care experience.<br/>-  Basic math skill and a proven ability to work with acutely ill patients is also required.<br/>-  Nursing students, who have completed at least one clinical rotation are urged to apply.<br/>-  Previous Certified Nursing Assistant training or current experience as a CNA is a plus.<br/><br/>Christiana Care Health System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or genetic information.<br/><br/><b>Job Classification:</b> Service<br/><b>Job Requisition #:</b> 31479BR]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Wilmington-Patient-Care-Technician-Job-DE-19801/2604337/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Wilmington-Patient-Care-Technician-Job-DE-19801/2604337/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Patient Care Technician Job (Wilmington, DE, US)</title><description><![CDATA[<br/><b>Job Title:</b> Patient Care Technician<br/><b>Location:</b> Wilmington, DE<br/><b>General Description:</b><br/> Christiana Care Health System, with locations in Wilmington and Newark, DE, is one of the largest health care providers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Named one of &#8220;America&#8217;s Best Hospitals&#8221; by U.S. News & World Report, we have an excess of 1,100 beds between our two hospitals (Christiana Hospital and Wilmington Hospital) and are committed to providing the best patient care in the region.<br/><br/>The Ace Unit at the Wilmington Hospital is currently seeking a Patient Care Technician to work Full-time Day/Morning shift (07:00-3:30/11:00pm-07:30am), every other weekend and Holiday.<br/><br/>Primary Function:<br/>As a Patient Care Technician, you will provide hygiene and comfort measures and selected nursing procedures under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).The Patient Care Technician must also demonstrates the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. These responsibilities include bathing, grooming and feeding patients.<br/><br/>Requirements:<br/>-  A high school graduate or equivalent is required.<br/>-  Previous recent patient care experience.<br/>-  Basic math skill and a proven ability to work with acutely ill patients is also required.<br/>-  Nursing students, who have completed at least one clinical rotation are urged to apply.<br/>-  Previous Certified Nursing Assistant training or current experience as a CNA is a plus.<br/><br/>Christiana Care Health System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or genetic information.<br/><br/><b>Job Classification:</b> Service<br/><b>Job Requisition #:</b> 31478BR]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Wilmington-Patient-Care-Technician-Job-DE-19801/2604342/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Wilmington-Patient-Care-Technician-Job-DE-19801/2604342/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Medical Coding Manager Job (Newark, DE, US)</title><description><![CDATA[<br/><b>Job Title:</b> Medical Coding Manager<br/><b>Location:</b> Newark, DE<br/><b>General Description:</b><br/> Christiana Care Health System is currently seeking a Medical Coding Manager to join our Health Information Management Services department. This role will be responsible for the overall manage&shy;ment and direction of coding and abstracting activities of a team that consists of 30+FTE&#8217;s with the support of a strong management team that consists of 4 Coding Coor&shy;dinators and an Associate Director for the area.<br/><br/>Responsibilities:<br/>-Provides overall management and direction of coding and abstracting activities in HIMS. Oversee all duties and responsibilities of the coding staff.<br/>-Responds to Coding/Abstracting data and report requests made by Administration, physicians, and others.<br/>-Utilizes database queries and reports to perform various auditing functions.<br/>-Works with the Medical-Dental Staff and other departments for resolution and education of coding, documentation, and reimbursement issues.<br/>-Provides ongoing training and inservice programs for coding staff to support corporate compliance.<br/>-Prepares and update policies and procedures for Coding/Abstracting section, including internal coding guidelines.<br/>-Oversees that months are closed out for abstracting purposes within 90 days of end of month.<br/>-Prepares monthly management reports on section productivity and quality.<br/>-Responsible for coding support, vendors and review agency contract negotiations and usage.<br/>-Completes performance reviews, recommend and/or initiate employee selection, promotion, disciplinary and/or discharge actions.<br/>-Coordinates coding staff meetings, keep staff informed of HIMS and CCHS changes, developments and events.<br/>-Assists with system analysis, implementation, testing, database management, maintenance, accuracy, regulatory compliance, troubleshooting, and security of coding/abstracting systems, interfaces, databases, and reporting tools for systems using coding/abstracting data (e.g. WinCDS, HIS, Business Objects, etc.).<br/>-Works with Vendor and IS Analysts to develop products to improve performance, efficiency, and data integrity.<br/>-Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the capital and operating budgets.<br/><br/>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:<br/>Bachelor&#8217;s or Associate Degree in HIM or related field.<br/>Two years supervisory experience required.<br/>AHIMA Certification as an RHIA/RHIT.<br/>AHIMA Certification as a CCS.<br/>Four years Coding/DRG experience required, preferably in an acute care, teaching hospital.<br/>Experience with implementing and maintaining computer systems.<br/>Experience with Project Management<br/><br/>Christiana Care Health System is a Magnet&reg; health care organization with over 1,100 beds between its two hospitals (Christiana Hospital & Wilmington Hospital) and the only Level I trauma service on the East Coast corridor between Philadelphia & Balti&shy;more, has been honored repeatedly as &#8220;One of America&#8217;s Best Hospitals&#8221; by U.S. News & World Report. Christiana Care Health System is always seeking like-minded pro&shy;fessionals to join us in our commitment to providing the best patient care in the region.<br/><br/>Christiana Care Health System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, gender identity or expression, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or genetic information.<br/><b>Job Classification:</b> Professional<br/><b>Job Requisition #:</b> 28864BR]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Newark-Coding-Manager-Job-DE-19702/1544952/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Newark-Coding-Manager-Job-DE-19702/1544952/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>IT Application Analyst - Administrative Services Project Team Job (New Castle, DE, US)</title><description><![CDATA[<br/><b>Job Title:</b> IT Application Analyst - Administrative Services Project Team<br/><b>Location:</b> New Castle, DE<br/><b>General Description:</b><br/> IT Applications Support Analyst<br/><br/>Christiana Care Health System (CCHS) is a nationally-recognized healthcare provider serving northern Delaware and the surrounding areas. We are a non-profit organization with excellent benefits. Even though we are a non-profit, we are one of the 10 largest employers in the Philadelphia region with 10,000+ employees and more than 5 million patient visits annually.<br/><br/>Are you passionate about leveraging your IT skills to serve the community while advancing your career in the exciting, fast-moving healthcare information technology field?<br/><br/>The Information Technology Department at Christiana Care Health System is committed to using the latest technology to advance the Christiana Care mission. We have a first class application suite, including Cerner Millennium, GE Centricity, and Soarian Financials, and solid network, server, and workstation infrastructure based on Windows, VMware, and the Cloverleaf integration engine.<br/><br/>It's all right here at Christiana Care, where over 300 dedicated and talented IT personnel support a large and growing system. COME SEE FOR YOURSELF!! Our IT department is large and very stable &#8211; our benefits are excellent and management believes in promoting from within. We encourage you to explore opportunities on the CCHS IT team!<br/><br/>The Application Analyst supports software implementations, upgrades, configuration and support of one or more 3rd party applications. Emphasis for this position will be on medium to complex applications. This includes coordinating all technical actions relating to an application. On smaller projects or enhancement requests, the Application Analyst conducts the analysis phase of the effort, including basic feasibility evaluations. Within larger efforts the Application Analyst will collaborate with a Systems Analyst in the analysis phase. In all efforts the Application Analyst focuses on the technical features/functions of the application.<br/><br/>Join a collaborative team environment to create solutions with the most up-to-date tools and systems in the healthcare field. In fact, we are a beta site for some of the newest technologies in the industry! This is a chance to contribute within a challenging, growing organization.<br/><br/>Requirements:<br/><br/>- 5-10 years&#8217; experience implementing and supporting 3rd party applications on Windows Operating Systems<br/><br/>- Bachelor degree or knowledge equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Administration<br/><br/>Christiana Care Health System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, gender identity or expression, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or genetic information.<br/><b>Job Classification:</b> Information Systems<br/><b>Job Requisition #:</b> 30893BR]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/New-Castle-IT-Application-Analyst-Administrative-Services-Project-Team-Job-DE-19720/2413858/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/New-Castle-IT-Application-Analyst-Administrative-Services-Project-Team-Job-DE-19720/2413858/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Exercise Technician Job (Wilmington, DE, US)</title><description><![CDATA[<br/><b>Job Title:</b> Exercise Technician<br/><b>Location:</b> Wilmington, DE<br/><b>General Description:</b><br/> Christiana Care Health System is one of the nation&#8217;s largest (>1,000 beds) not-for-profit teaching institutions, serving all of Delaware and neighboring areas of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey- with over 54,000 admissions, 7,200 newborn deliveries, and 143,000 emergency department visits annually. Christiana Care is centrally located from major cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.<br/><br/>Christiana Care Health System is currently seeking an Exercise Technician to work up approximately 15 hours per week at the PT Plus office in Brandywine, Delaware.<br/><br/>PRIMARY FUNCTION:<br/>To provide supportive services in the Physical Therapy Department.<br/><br/>PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<br/>-  Assists the therapist in treatment preparation for group or individual sessions. Sessions include, but are not limited to, hot and cold packs, routine follow-up exercises, ambulation, and whirlpool.<br/>-  Maintains the work area in a neat and orderly fashion, safe for patient care. Cleans and prepares equipment for patient use.<br/>-  Maintains a current inventory of patient supplies and equipment.<br/>-  Assists therapists in medical equipment ordering.<br/>-  Monitors patient flow within the department; occasionally assisting with patient transport. May assist with community outings.<br/>-  Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and to provide the care needed.<br/>-  Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices and infection control policies. Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, hazards, or safety violations that might cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.<br/>-  Performs other related duties as required.<br/><br/>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:<br/>-  High School graduate or equivalent<br/>-  Currently enrolled in a pre-PT program through an accredited University is preferred.<br/>-  Previous experience working or volunteering in a Physical Therapy setting is preferred.<br/><br/>Christiana Care Health System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, gender identity or expression, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or genetic information.<br/><b>Job Classification:</b> Technical<br/><b>Job Requisition #:</b> 31475BR]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Wilmington-Exercise-Technician-Job-DE-19801/2604338/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Wilmington-Exercise-Technician-Job-DE-19801/2604338/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Program Assistant/CNA-Alzheimer&apos;s Day Center Job (Wilmington, DE, US)</title><description><![CDATA[<br/><b>Job Title:</b> Program Assistant/CNA-Alzheimer's Day Center<br/><b>Location:</b> Wilmington, DE<br/><b>General Description:</b><br/> Christiana Care VNA is seeking a part time Program Assistant to work at our Evergreen Center in Wilmington, Delaware.<br/><br/>Responsibilities include: assisting clients with dementia and Alzheimer's disease with activities and activities of daily living. Will also provide administrative support to the director of the center including: data entry, answering phones and general clerical duties.<br/><br/>May also fill in providing home health services.<br/><br/>Requires: successful completion of CNA or home health assistant training program. Recent experience working with patients with Alzheimer's or Dementia is helpful.<br/><br/>Computer skills and general office experience preferred.<br/><br/>Christiana Care Health System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, gender identity or expression, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or genetic information.<br/><b>Job Classification:</b> Service<br/><b>Job Requisition #:</b> 31458BR]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Wilmington-Program-AssistantCNA-Alzheimer&apos;s-Day-Center-Job-DE-19801/2599823/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Wilmington-Program-AssistantCNA-Alzheimer&apos;s-Day-Center-Job-DE-19801/2599823/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Home Health Occupational Therapist/COTA Job (New Castle, DE, US)</title><description><![CDATA[<br/><b>Job Title:</b> Home Health Occupational Therapist/COTA<br/><b>Location:</b> New Castle, DE<br/><b>General Description:</b><br/> Christiana Care VNA is seeking full time and part time Occupational Therapists and COTAs to provide skilled one on one occupational therapy services and prescribed treatments to patients in their homes. The incumbent in this position will promote rehabilitation teaching to families and patients and maintain necessary records and reports.<br/><br/>Awesome opportunity to provide quality patient care on a dynamic team. Enjoy work/life balance!<br/><br/>Requires DE license and one year of experience.<br/><br/>Competitive Pay*Awesome Benefits*Generous PTO*Hourly or Per-Visit Pay Options<br/><br/>Christiana Care Health System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, gender identity or expression, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or genetic information.<br/><b>Job Classification:</b> Professional<br/><b>Job Requisition #:</b> 29899BR]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/New-Castle-Home-Health-Occupational-TherapistCOTA-Job-DE-19720/1963874/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/New-Castle-Home-Health-Occupational-TherapistCOTA-Job-DE-19720/1963874/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Director, Clinical Human Factors Job (Newark, DE, US)</title><description><![CDATA[<br/><b>Job Title:</b> Director, Clinical Human Factors<br/><b>Location:</b> Newark, DE<br/><b>General Description:</b><br/> Christiana Care Health System is currently seeking a Director of Clinical Human Factors in the Value Institute department at its Christiana Hospital location in Newark, Delaware.<br/><br/>One of the largest, privately owned, not-for-profit academic affiliated health care systems in the United States, Christiana Care Health System is a major teaching hospital with over 1,100 beds between its two campuses located in Newark and Wilmington, and has the only Level I trauma service on the East Coast corridor between Philadelphia and Baltimore.<br/><br/>Job Description:<br/><br/>The Director of Clinical Human Factors is responsible for developing and implementing research in the areas of performance measurement and evaluation, team training, individual and team decision making and problem solving, patient safety and process improvement<br/>-Provide line management of the Research Associates within the Center for Healthcare Delivery Science (HDS).<br/>- Further the Value Institute funding by writing and submitting scientific proposals to federal agencies or industry and furthers HDS recognition in the scientific community by writing abstracts and manuscripts.<br/>- Recruits Healthcare Delivery Science (HDS) research staff.<br/>- Establishes work priorities among HDS projects and allocates HDS resources so that each project can be accomplished in a timely manner<br/>- Conducts the monthly HDS Data Management and Analysis planning committee and other standing and planned HDS meetings. Establishes the agenda and assists HDS Director in leading the quarterly executive committee meeting<br/>- Establishes HDS scope of work and works with the Administrative Director to establish the budget for each HDS projects from internal or external partners.<br/>- Fosters collaboration with internal and external partners to work on research projects, evaluations and other related HDS projects.<br/>- Assists CCHS Investigators in developing their own research projects from developing the research plan to organizing the data collection/management<br/>- Assists nursing teams in conducting performance improvement projects.<br/>- Prepares proposals and grants for the National Institute of Health, foundations (American Heart Association, American Society of Nephrology).<br/>- Writes and submits for scientific publications, abstracts and manuscripts.<br/>- Presents data at National and International conferences<br/>- Works closely with the Administrative Director of the Value Institute and CCOR&#8217;s Director to establish the VI - CCOR business plan<br/><br/>Job Requirements<br/>-PhD in human factors or a closely related field.<br/>- Minimum of 7-10 years of Research experience in clinical settings including performance measurement and evaluation.<br/>- Experience with providing leadership in academic publications and substantive contributions to obtaining external funding for human factors research<br/><br/>Christiana Care Health System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, gender identity or expression, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or genetic information.<br/><b>Job Classification:</b> Management<br/><b>Job Requisition #:</b> 30872BR]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Newark-Director%2C-Human-Factors-Job-DE-19702/2394916/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Newark-Director%2C-Human-Factors-Job-DE-19702/2394916/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Communications Center Supervisor Job (Newark, DE, US)</title><description><![CDATA[<br/><b>Job Title:</b> Communications Center Supervisor<br/><b>Location:</b> Newark, DE<br/><b>General Description:</b><br/> Christiana Care Health System is one of the country's largetest health care providers, serving more than 600,000 patients yearly, placing it as the 17th leading hospital in the nation and 10th on the East Coast in terms of admissions. With more than 10,000 employees, Christina Care is the largest private employer in Delaware and the 10th largest employer in the Philadelphia Region. Christiana Care is the only level 1 trauma hospital between Philadelphia, Pa and Baltimore, Md. We serve all of Deaware as well as neighboring areas of Pa., Md, and NJ.<br/><br/>This positions duties include: responsibility for the supervision of the Operator Service staff, coordinates hospital and answering service information, and to assist the Communications Manager with the daily operations of the department. Ensure accuracy of Medical Code information. Coordinate distribution and frequent assignment of pagers. Develop staffing Schedules, develop and monitor departmental capital and operating budgets, work with departments to maintain on-call schedules.<br/><br/>Requirements: Bachelors degree in Business Management or equivalent courses in supervision or management. Experience in telecommunications, call center, computer and/or other related fields required. Previous supervisory experience preferred. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be substituted.<br/><b>Job Classification:</b> Administrative<br/><b>Job Requisition #:</b> 31444BR]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Newark-Communications-Center-Supervisor-Job-DE-19702/2594800/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Newark-Communications-Center-Supervisor-Job-DE-19702/2594800/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>IT Application Analyst - Patient Financial Services Job (New Castle, DE, US)</title><description><![CDATA[<br/><b>Job Title:</b> IT Application Analyst - Patient Financial Services<br/><b>Location:</b> New Castle, DE<br/><b>General Description:</b><br/> Application Support Specialist<br/><br/>Christiana Care Health System (CCHS) is a nationally-recognized healthcare provider serving northern Delaware and the surrounding areas. We are a non-profit organization with excellent benefits. Even though we are a non-profit, we are one of the 10 largest employers in the Philadelphia region with 10,000+ employees and more than 5 million patient visits annually.<br/>Are you passionate about leveraging your IT skills to serve the community while advancing your career in the exciting, fast-moving healthcare information technology field?<br/><br/>It's all right here at Christiana Care, where over 300 dedicated and talented IT personnel use cutting edge technology to support the Christiana Care mission?COME SEE FOR YOURSELF!! Our IT department is large and very stable &#8211; our benefits are excellent and management believes in promoting from within. We encourage you to explore opportunities on the CCHS IT team!<br/><br/>This emphasis for this Application Analyst role is report & extract development and operational support of medium to complex applications. This position will coordinate/guide/lead/support IT efforts, including design, installs, and issue resolution. The Analyst will perform Operational Readiness duties on PFS applications via on call rotation.<br/><br/>Join a collaborative team environment to create solutions with the most up-to-date tools and systems in the healthcare field. In fact, we are a beta site for some of the newest data analysis technologies in the industry! This is a chance to assist and guide efforts at high profile organization.<br/><br/>Principal Duties:<br/><br/>- Identify opportunities for improvement of existing and/or new information technology<br/><br/>- Act as internal consultant to area managers and key users<br/><br/>Requirements:<br/><br/>- Technical skills required - SQL Server, Stored Procedures development, Crystal Reports, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)<br/><br/>- Strong workflow and data flow analysis skills are required<br/><br/>- General understanding of billing regulations from both the hospital and physician perspectives, preferred<br/><br/>- Experience with Soarian Financials (General Application, Reports and Cubes, and OMS), and Siemens DSS Scheduler preferred<br/><br/>- Knowledge of HL7 and x12 (HIPAA EDI) standards preferred<br/><br/>Christiana Care Health system is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, sexual identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, or genetic information.<br/><b>Job Classification:</b> Information Systems<br/><b>Job Requisition #:</b> 30533BR]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/New-Castle-IT-Application-Analyst-Patient-Financial-Services-Job-DE-19720/2284349/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/New-Castle-IT-Application-Analyst-Patient-Financial-Services-Job-DE-19720/2284349/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Physician Assistant - Urogynecology Job (Newark, DE, US)</title><description><![CDATA[<br/><b>Job Title:</b> Physician Assistant - Urogynecology<br/><b>Location:</b> Newark, DE<br/><b>General Description:</b><br/> Christiana Care Health System is one of the nation&#8217;s largest (>1,000 beds) not-for-profit teaching institutions, serving all of Delaware and neighboring areas of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey- with over 54,000 admissions, 7,200 newborn deliveries, and 143,000 emergency department visits annually. Christiana Care is centrally located from major cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.<br/><br/>To function as a Physician Assistant within the Urogynecology Division, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and provide care to women seeking Urogynecologic services. Facilitates communication among the interdisciplinary team and manages the patients&#8217; plan of care to assure achievement of desired patient outcomes.<br/><br/>PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<br/>-  Functions as a mid-level practitioner. This includes direct medical management of Urogynecologic patient which includes pelvic floor evaluation; management of incontinence/prolapse and other pelvic floor disorders; and diagnostic testing such as urodynamics, cystoscopy, anal manometry, stimulator programming, and ultrasound.<br/>-  Assists Urogynecologic surgeons in surgical procedures in a first or second assist role.<br/>-  Provides inpatient and outpatient care and management under the supervision of a licensed physician.<br/>-  Perform history and physical examinations.<br/>-  Record pertinent data, such as operative notes, progress notes, narrative summaries, etc.<br/>-  Assist with preoperative and postoperative management of patients.<br/>-  Transcribe orders to be co-signed by supervising physicians.<br/>-  Coordinates select projects/programs as assigned by the Director, Urogynecology.<br/>-  Designs individualized management plans in collaboration with physicians, fellows and other health care professionals.<br/>-  Participates in collection of patient care statistics.<br/>-  Provides education to patients and their families.<br/>-  Participates in interdisciplinary staff meetings and conferences for the development and planning of patient care.<br/>-  Participates in continuing education programs.<br/>-  Assists with the education of students, residents, medical students, fellows, and graduate students.<br/>-  Maintains membership in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology as a non-voting member.<br/>-  Performs other related duties as required.<br/><br/>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:<br/>-  Graduate of an ARC-PA approved physician assistant program<br/>-  At least two years Women&#8217;s Health experience required<br/>-  Surgical experience preferred<br/>-  Basic Life Support Certification<br/><br/>Christiana Care Health System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, gender identity or expression, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or genetic information.<br/><b>Job Classification:</b> Professional<br/><b>Job Requisition #:</b> 31118BR]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Newark-Physician-Assistant-Urogynecology-Job-DE-19702/2468020/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Newark-Physician-Assistant-Urogynecology-Job-DE-19702/2468020/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Clinical Coordinator Job (Newark, DE, US)</title><description><![CDATA[<br/><b>Job Title:</b> Clinical Coordinator<br/><b>Location:</b> Newark, DE<br/><b>General Description:</b><br/> The Medical Group of Christiana Care is actively recruiting for an experienced Clinical Coordinator for the Communication Center. The successful candidate will have knowledge of a health care call center, clinical triage, and excellent customer service skills. Promotes patient satisfaction and provides direction to other clinical staff members.<br/><br/>PRIMARY FUNCTION:<br/><br/>To supervise and assist in the daily triage function of the Communication Center.<br/>Conducts telephonic clinical assessment, triage, and limited health education services.<br/>Maintains and improves communication center operations by monitoring system performance; identifying and resolving problems, completing audits, and continuous quality improvement.<br/>Participates in the recruitment, orientation and training of new hires. Assigns staff schedules, participates in the completion of performance reviews, and performs conflict resolution.<br/>Participates in the development of triage protocols, policies and procedures.<br/><br/>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:<br/><br/>Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in Nursing.<br/>Graduate of a state approved or national league of nursing accredited training program.<br/>Current unrestricted Delaware RN license or eligible for licensure in the state. 1-3 years supervisory experience. 3 years of related clinical experience in acute or ambulatory or emergency room area or telehealth preferred.<br/>An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.<br/><br/>Christiana Care Health System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, gender identity or expresion, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or genetic information.<br/><b>Job Classification:</b> Nursing<br/><b>Job Requisition #:</b> 31180BR]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Newark-Clinical-Coordinator-Job-DE-19702/2506750/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Newark-Clinical-Coordinator-Job-DE-19702/2506750/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Administrative Assistant II Job (Wilmington, DE, US)</title><description><![CDATA[<br/><b>Job Title:</b> Administrative Assistant II<br/><b>Location:</b> Wilmington, DE<br/><b>General Description:</b><br/> Christiana Care Health System is searching for an Administrative Assistant II. Position duities include: Performing organized secretarial and administrative duties for a defined service within the Independence at Home Program. Supports the Medical Director, Program Manager, and providers involved in the project. Acts as a liaison between collaborating partners departments, Collects and manages data for the office, system and federal reporting requirements.<br/>This position is critical for the collection, entry, tracking and reconciliation of the required IAH demonstation project.<br/><br/>Position requirements are: Completion of Associate degree in Business, Administration, Secretarial Science, Office Administration or a related field. Two years clerical or secretarial experience. Knowledge of Microsoft office systems, Data collection and management skills. Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Power Point.<br/><br/>The position is Grant funded for 3 years (6/1/12 to 5/31/15) and is located at the Wilmiington Annex Building with some travel to the Senior Center office practice sites in Wilmington and New Castle.<br/><br/>Christiana Care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, gender identity or expression, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or genetic information.<br/><b>Job Classification:</b> Administrative<br/><b>Job Requisition #:</b> 31459BR]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Wilmington-Administrative-Assistant-II-Job-DE-19801/2599822/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Wilmington-Administrative-Assistant-II-Job-DE-19801/2599822/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Physical Therapy Assistant/PT Full Time-Statewide Job (Camden, DE, US)</title><description><![CDATA[<br/><b>Job Title:</b> Physical Therapy Assistant/PT Full Time-Statewide<br/><b>Location:</b> Camden, DE<br/><b>General Description:</b><br/> The PTA provides skilled PT services and prescribed treatments to patients in their homes under the supervision of the Physical Therapist. Promotes rehabilitation teaching to families and patients. Treats the patient to develop or restore functions and maintain maximum performance as established by the developed plan of care.<br/><br/>Must be licensed in the State of Delaware as a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant. One year of experience preferred.<br/><br/>Excellent benefits & PTO package.<br/><br/>Christiana Care Health System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, gender identity or expression, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or genetic information.<br/><b>Job Classification:</b> Professional<br/><b>Job Requisition #:</b> 30891BR]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Camden-Physical-Therapy-Assistant-Full-Time-Kent-County-Job-DE-19934/2423349/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Camden-Physical-Therapy-Assistant-Full-Time-Kent-County-Job-DE-19934/2423349/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Nurse Practitioner - A Resource Center (ARC) Job (Wilmington, DE, US)</title><description><![CDATA[<br/><b>Job Title:</b> Nurse Practitioner - A Resource Center (ARC)<br/><b>Location:</b> Wilmington, DE<br/><b>General Description:</b><br/> Christiana Care is currently recruiting for Nurse Practitioners to provide reproductive health care services to teenagers via our contractual arrangements with Children and Families First&#8217;s, Adolescent Resource Center (ARC). Sessions average 2.5 hours and start either at 4 or 5:30 PM depending of the site (city of Wilmington or Newark, Delaware). Positions are available for Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday sessions.<br/><br/>PRIMARY FUNCTION:<br/>To provide reproductive health care to adolescent patients seen in a walk-in clinic, ARC (Adolescent Resource Center), utilizing approved protocols and procedures as well as appropriate medical consulation.<br/><br/>PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<br/>-  Assesses health status of adolescent patients through complete physical examination and medical history; provides basic reproductive health care to both female and male patients inclusive of contraception, pregnancy detection, detection and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases.<br/>-  Diagnoses acute and chronic illness and refer patients to their medical home or community services for non-reproductive health care and conditions outside of the scope of ARC services.<br/>-  Designs individualized management plans in collaboration with adolescent medicine physician for various pathophysiologic statuses common to the adolescent patient.<br/>-  Manages care of adolescent patients with protocols and procedures specific to ARC services and, according to the laws of the State of Delaware, prescribes medications as needed by the patients; consults with the medical director on medical cases not described in the guidelines.<br/>-  Utilizes teaching/learning principles coupled with an expert clinical knowledge base to promote and provide education to the adolescents.<br/>-  Collaborates to develop health management plan with Adolescent Medicine, Adolescent Maternity Service, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, ARC staff as well as other community agencies as necessary.<br/>-  Uses appropriate medical documentation for clinical visits, phone triage, and dispensing of medications.<br/>-  Assists in coordination of laboratory test tracking and interpretation.<br/>-  Assists in transfer of medical records for coordination of continuity care of teens.<br/>-  Provides options for counseling, support and referrals for pregnant patients.<br/>-  Assists in tracking and scheduling follow-up with patients who are delinquent for appointments.<br/>-  Assists in confirmation of managed care/Medicaid enrollment when necessary.<br/>-  Participates in continuing education.<br/>-  Keeps precise records of QA activities.<br/>-  Performs other related duties as required.<br/><br/>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:<br/>-  Master's degree in Nursing with Nurse Practitioner Certificate and Delaware license<br/>-  Minimum of two years of work experience with adolescents with experience in providing reproductive health services and contraception.<br/><br/>Christiana Care Health System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, gender identity or expression, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or genetic information.<br/><b>Job Classification:</b> Professional<br/><b>Job Requisition #:</b> 31385BR]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Wilmington-Nurse-Practitioner-A-Resource-Center-%28ARC%29-Job-DE-19801/2576490/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Wilmington-Nurse-Practitioner-A-Resource-Center-%28ARC%29-Job-DE-19801/2576490/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Junior HR Recruitment Research Specialist Job (Newark, DE, US)</title><description><![CDATA[<br/><b>Job Title:</b> Junior HR Recruitment Research Specialist<br/><b>Location:</b> Newark, DE<br/><b>General Description:</b><br/> As a member of our Christiana Care central recruiting team, you will responsible for developing and maintaining a &#8220;best-in-class&#8221; sourcing plan that supports our talent acquisition program. You will be directly responsible for developing the appropriate talent pipelines necessary to drive hiring outcomes in support of the CCHS mission.<br/><br/>Primary duties and responsibilities include:<br/>*Leads the conceptualization, development, and execution of corporate-based recruiting programs to build experienced talent pipelines to support a variety of businesses.<br/>*Partners with lead recruiters to identify primary competitors and candidate sources for all key jobs within the organization and diagrams the talent available nationwide at these organizations through comprehensive strategies involving internet, cold calling, etc.<br/>*Actively identifies, presents, and recommends pre-qualified candidates to recruiting teams and line managers, as appropriate.<br/>*Establishes first person contact with nursing and key allied health applicants.<br/>*Assesses the effectiveness of various sourcing strategies and maintains a database of prospects and candidates suitable for potential openings<br/>*Manages any external vendors who assist in this strategy (researchers, cold callers, etc.) and evaluates their performance.<br/>*Researches and implements best practices to enhance our talent outreach efforts for each business (e.g. speaking opportunities for leadership, professional networking events and communities, internet relationship databases)<br/><br/>Education and Experience Requirements:<br/>* Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field required.<br/>* Two years work experience working on full cycle recruitment activities, high volume recruitment service delivery.<br/><br/>Christiana Care Health System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, gender identity or expression, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetic information.<br/><b>Job Classification:</b> Professional<br/><b>Job Requisition #:</b> 31372BR]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Newark-Sourcing-Specialist-Job-DE-19702/2571175/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Newark-Sourcing-Specialist-Job-DE-19702/2571175/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Lead Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Job (Newark, DE, US)</title><description><![CDATA[<br/><b>Job Title:</b> Lead Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant<br/><b>Location:</b> Newark, DE<br/><b>General Description:</b><br/> Christiana Care Health System is one of the nation&#8217;s largest (>1,000 beds) not-for-profit teaching institutions, serving all of Delaware and neighboring areas of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey- with over 54,000 admissions, 7,200 newborn deliveries, and 143,000 emergency department visits annually. Christiana Care is centrally located from major cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.<br/><br/>PRIMARY FUNCTION:<br/>To function in advanced nursing practice of Neurocritical Care (NCC) patients which includes direct medical management of the patients on the NCC Service through utilization of approved protocols and procedures as well as appropriate medical consultation. In addition to clinically managing patients, the NCC Nurse Practitioner Lead will provide supervision and leadership to the NCC midlevel providers (MLP).<br/>- Assumes leadership role and collaborates with the Neuroscience Administrative Director and NCC Medical Director accordingly.<br/>-  Coordinates MLP self-scheduling. Assures that scheduling guidelines are followed and NCC staffing is adequate.<br/>-  Collaborates with the Neuroscience Administrative Director on MLP performance appraisals.<br/>-  Oversight and maintenance of NCC clinical practice guidelines, protocols and algorithms.<br/>-  Responsible for organization of MLP&#8217;s orientation and ongoing education requirements, including documentation. Collaborates with administration and medical leadership regarding content.<br/>-  Active in NCC performance improvement, research, and organizational activities.<br/>-  Assess health status of NCC patients through complete physical examination and medical history.<br/>-  Designs individualized management plans in collaboration with physicians, staff nurses, and other health care professionals for various patho-physiologic status common to the NCC patient.<br/>-  Manages care of the critically ill patient within mutually agreed upon protocols, including emergency resuscitation, prescribing appropriate treatment measures and initiation of a continuing treatment regime for health maintenance.<br/>-  Transcribes orders appropriately and within scope of practice.<br/>-  Utilizes teaching/learning principles coupled with an expert clinical knowledge to promote and provide education to the patient&#8217;s family.<br/>-  Acts as liaison for patients, families, and health professionals.<br/>-  Provides formal and informal inservices in which in depth knowledge base is shared with staff.<br/>-  Maintains required credentials.<br/>-  Utilizes, promotes, and initiates research in nursing practice.<br/>-  Coordinates select projects/programs, as assigned.<br/>-  Utilizes effective verbal and written communication skills with patients and colleagues.<br/>-  Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to critically ill patients including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information, to identify patient needs and to provide care needed.<br/>-  Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.<br/>-  Performs other related duties as required.<br/><br/>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:<br/>-  The Lead Nurse Practitioner position requires a Masters degree in nursing and an APN license in Delaware as a Nurse Practitioner. The candidates must have or be eligible to obtain prescriptive authority.<br/>-  The Physician Assistant position requires the candidate to be a graduate of an AMA and CAHEA approved physician assistant program. The candidates must have or be eligible to obtain prescriptive authority.<br/>-  At least 3 years of experience with adult critical care medicine required with Neurocritical Care experience preferred<br/>-  Management experience preferred<br/><br/>Christiana Care Health System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, gender identity or expression, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or genetic information.<br/><b>Job Classification:</b> Professional<br/><b>Job Requisition #:</b> 31438BR]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Newark-Lead-Nurse-Practitioner-or-Physician-Assistant-Job-DE-19702/2592164/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Newark-Lead-Nurse-Practitioner-or-Physician-Assistant-Job-DE-19702/2592164/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item>
<item><title>Director, Inpatient Practice Operations Job (Newark, DE, US)</title><description><![CDATA[<br/><b>Job Title:</b> Director, Inpatient Practice Operations<br/><b>Location:</b> Newark, DE<br/><b>General Description:</b><br/> Christiana Care Health System is one of the nation&#8217;s largest (>1,000 beds) not-for-profit teaching institutions, serving all of Delaware and neighboring areas of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey- with over 54,000 admissions, 7,200 newborn deliveries, and 143,000 emergency department visits annually. Christiana Care is centrally located from major cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.<br/><br/>PRIMARY FUNCTION:<br/>The Medical Group of Christiana Care (MGCC) Director of Inpatient Practice Operations is primarily responsible for management oversight of workflow, performance, and operations of the MGCC managed (CCHP-Hospitalist Partners, CCNS-Neurohospitalists,<br/>CCPA-Intensivists) inpatient practices. Additionally, the Director works closely with, advises and assists the Medical Directors and leaders in each practice as well as the senior leadership in MGCC regarding<br/>practice operations, staffing work-flow, patient care delivery, process, clinical quality improvement, and multispecialty group development. The Director partners with all physician providers, non-physician providers,<br/>and support staff in the inpatient practices, providing both support and management services.<br/><br/>PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<br/>-  Manages MGCC inpatient practice operations. Plans and coordinates practice operations and patient<br/>care delivery processes within MGCC inpatient operations. Provides administrative direction and support.<br/>-  Fosters a collaborative environment of open communication, teamwork, and interdepartmental<br/>cooperation both within MGCC and throughout the CCHS system.<br/>-  Partners to standardize inpatient operations and optimize common practice operations infrastructure (e.g. EMR implementation, provider performance evaluation, goal setting, billing, scheduling and reporting).<br/>-  Develops, and appraises the financial status, financial risk, and revenue opportunities through business plan and proforma preparation for all current and prospective MGCC inpatient practice activities.<br/>-  Fosters good working relationships and functions as a liaison with other department managers, physicians and the community. Promotes a culture that focuses first on what is best for each patient, and does so in the context of respect for each individual and high performance expectations at all levels.<br/>-  Directs inpatient initiatives and projects by coordinating interdisciplinary relationships with key areas, including CCHS PFS, IT, Finance, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, External Affairs, Contracting, Physician Relations, Credentialing, Operations Excellence and clinical department leadership to assure a<br/>continued high level of collaboration and support with MGCC.<br/>-  Leads MGCC selection, integration and evaluation of information system and related health care technology to support inpatient care and efficient practice operations throughout MGCC.<br/>-  Leads inpatient change and transformation to achieve efficiency, unified high standards of care, and operational excellence<br/>-  Collaborates with the inpatient service line leaders in the Department of Medicine (Pain & Palliative Care), Department of Cardiovascular Health (Cardiology Consultants), Department of Pediatric (CPH Christiana<br/>Pediatric Hospitalists, and Department of Family Medicine), (WHIP- Wilmington Hospital<br/>Inpatient Practice) to achieve operational and clinical excellence.<br/>-  Participates with the Medical Directors in strategic decisions on growth of individual physicians,<br/>physician practices, specialties and services, and practice locations. Develops strategies and implements interventions with the medical leadership teams, and departmental leadership to improve individual growth and practice performance<br/>-  Collaborate with appropriate Unit Nurse Managers and Medical Directors to evaluate, specify<br/>and recommend equipment for clinical operations.<br/>-  Prepares MGCC physician employment contracts and actively participates in the physician recruitment, interview, evaluation, negotiations, onboarding, coaching, counseling and professional development.<br/>-  Coordinates, develops and implements MGCC policies, protocols, procedures and standards, together<br/>with the Clinical Leaders in each practice, needed to achieve a standardized, high-quality, safe, and efficient patient care delivery processes throughout MGCC.<br/>-  Develops and implements a shared decision making model for supervisory, support and ancillary staff to maintain consistent and quality practice operations. Develops protocols and creates standards for inpatient practice operations. Identifies shared resources/services opportunities within the System.<br/>-  Serves as a member of the MGCC Senior Administrative team, responsible for primary care practice operations and related areas.<br/>-  Works with team with regard to dissemination of patient satisfaction data and development and implementation of improvement plans as needed.<br/>-  Manages the resolution of patient complaints, implements a patient satisfaction survey process and develops and implements improvement plans, as needed.<br/>-  Performs other related duties as required<br/><br/>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:<br/>-  Bachelor&#8217;s degree<br/>-  MBA preferred<br/>-  At least four years of experience in medical group or clinic operations<br/>-  At least three years of administrative and management experience<br/>-  Experience with practice operations, clinical delivery planning, development and implementation processes<br/><br/>Christiana Care Health System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, gender identity or expression, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or genetic information.<br/><b>Job Classification:</b> Professional<br/><b>Job Requisition #:</b> 31437BR]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Newark-Director%2C-Inpatient-Practice-Operations-Job-DE-19702/2592166/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</link><guid>http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Newark-Director%2C-Inpatient-Practice-Operations-Job-DE-19702/2592166/?utm_source=J2WRSS&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS</guid></item></channel></rss>