| Nurse Consultant (Full-time) | |
| Contact | Margaret Fawcett Senior Recruiter MetLife Auto & Home 31 British American Blvd Latham, NY 12110 T.: 800.308.6812 F.: 954.308.0497 Website |
| Responsibilities | MetLife is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Provides medical expertise and recommendations for the processing of property & casualty insurance claims. Presents medical training to claim associates. Functional Responsibilities: Provides medical expertise and recommendations in the areas of BI and NF file reviews in medical and interpretation, research, bill auditing and fraud detection. Performs medical research and applies it to the medical management of claim process. Develops and presents medical training to claim associates. Performs other related duties as assigned or required. Major Duties and Functions Include: Read, review and assess medical records and treatment. Provides analysis and opinion regarding medical injuries and treatment. Provides education on medical information. Completes special projects as assigned by the manager. Works with management to identify and address continuing education needs. Serves as a visible leader in translating MetLife's vision and values into practical business strategies. Demonstrates knowledge of, and supports, MetLife Auto & Home mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior. Reviews medical reports for trends and opportunities. |
| Qualifications Required | Requirements: Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical nursing. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must possess excellent analytical decision-making, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Must be able to prioritize work and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Ability to work effectively and build relationships with various levels throughout the company. Ability to represent self and MetLife confidently and knowledgeably to external partners both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures, CPT and ICD 9 coding. Orthopedic experience, coding experience, and experience with NY No-Fault claims and/or NY Workers compensation fee schedule preferred. Proficient in use of multiple systems and technology resources. Bachelor degree preferred. Current RN license. Certified Coder preferred |
| Additional Information | Please visit www.metlife.com, click on "Careers", and reference Job Opening ID 53689 to post for this position. |
| Job Posted | 19 August 2010 |
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| Geriatric Advance Practice Nurses (Full-time) | |
| Contact | NICHE Program at NYU Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing 726 Broadway, 10th Floor New York, NY 10003 Website |
| Responsibilities | NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) is a program of the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing at New York University College of Nursing, The vision of NICHE is for all patients 65 and over to be given sensitive and exemplary care. The mission of NICHE is to provide principles and tools to stimulate a change in the culture of healthcare facilities to achieve patient-centered care for older adults. NICHE is currently seeking two Geriatric Advance Practice Nurses for the following positions: GAPN, Rural E-APN Project A full-time Geriatric Advanced Practice Nurse (GAPN - CNS and/or NP) position with the Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) program. The GAPN will work from a home office to put into practice the on-line mentoring role essential to a new, innovative, "e-GAPN" model of NICHE implementation. The GAPN will facilitate NICHE implementation in 20 rural or small hospitals in upstate New York and promote a rural-urban collaboration with established NICHE sites in Rochester and Syracuse. Practice Manager A full-time Geriatric Advanced Practice Nurse (CNS and/or NP) will provide education, and clinical and operational consultation to NICHE sites during all stages of NICHE implementation. The majority of job activities can be conducted at a home office (continental US). Some traveling, including at least quarterly meetings at NYU office is required. |
| Additional Information | Please visit http://nicheprogram.org/careers for full job descriptions and application instructions. |
| Job Posted | 11 August 2010 |
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| Project Manager (Full-time) | |
| Contact | Health Research, Inc. 150 Broadway, Suite 560 Menands, NY 12204-2719 Website |
| Responsibilities | With a direct report to executive project management, the Project Manager will lead and coordinate research, data, and administrative activities for the New York State Medical Liability Reform and Patient Safety Model (“the NYS Model”). The NYS Model puts patient safety first and strives to reduce preventable injuries, improve doctor/patient communication, and ensure that patients receive fair and quick compensation for medical injuries, while also reducing the incidence of frivolous lawsuits and cost of insurance premiums. It is a comprehensive pilot that reforms the medical liability system. The model incorporates evidence-based interventions, including a Disclosure and Early Settlement program and a culture of patient safety at five large academic medical centers in New York City. Responsibilities include: Manage, direct, implement and coordinate project activities and oversee work plan compliance. Serve as the primary contact for the project partners. Oversee and collaborate with the project partners to manage and support the implementation and analysis of the Disclosure and Early Settlement Program. Oversee and collaborate with the project partners to assess the program components, identify best practices, design the research model and develop options to manage and support the implementation and analysis of the Patient Safety Demonstration Program. Oversee administration and analysis of patient safety surveys. Work with the project partners to anticipate problems and to identify and tailor solutions to challenges arising from the implementation of the projects. Facilitate and support data sampling, collection, and evaluation for both programs. Develop and provide technical program research and analysis assistance to the project partners regarding planning, project requirements, reporting standards and alternate methods, and documentation. Monitor the work of the project partners to ensure deliverables are being met and the project is implemented according to schedule. Ensure compliance with time and effort reporting, contract vouchering, and any other necessary documentation or reporting. Supervise the Patient Safety Nurse in support of both programs. Supervise an Analyst in the collection, interpretation and evaluation of data for both programs. Assure timely production by all project participants with project deliverables. Other related duties as assigned. Frequent travel to New York City to meet with project partners to oversee and implement above functions. |
| Qualifications Required | Bachelor’s Degree. Five years of professional experience in hospital risk management, nursing, public health, public administration, public policy, management or a related field, including three years of experience supervising staff. |
| Qualififcations Preferred | Masters Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Public Administration, Management, Risk Management, Law or a related field. Experience implementing relevant programs. Strong writing, verbal communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Strong project management skills. |
| Additional Information | To apply, please visit HRI’s web site at: www.healthresearch.org/jobs or mail resume to: Health Research, Inc., 150 Broadway - Suite 560, Menands, NY 12204-2719. Please include reference code T212 on envelope. AA/EOE/M/W/D/V NO PHONES CALLS, ELECTRONIC INQUIRIES/ OR FAXES ACCEPTED. |
| Job Posted | 9 August 2010 |
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| Public Health Program Nurse (Full-time) | |
| Contact | Health Research, Inc. 150 Broadway, Suite 560 Menands, NY 12204-2719 Website |
| Responsibilities | Working under the Project Manager, the Public Health Program Nurse will provide clinical oversight and perform professional and administrative duties in support of the New York State Medical Liability Reform and Patient Safety Model (“the NYS Model”). The NYS Model puts patient safety first and strives to reduce preventable injuries, improve doctor/patient communication, and ensure that patients receive fair and quick compensation for medical injuries, while also reducing the incidence of frivolous lawsuits and cost of insurance premiums. It is a comprehensive pilot that reforms the medical liability system. The model incorporates evidence-based interventions, including a Disclosure and Early Settlement program and a culture of patient safety at five large academic medical centers in New York City. Responsibilities include: Provide clinical support and direction to all aspects of the project. Assist project partners in research and development of clinical project protocols. Advise project partners regarding health care policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance. Support clinical training, as part of the program’s implementation. Review plans to ensure appropriate clinical criteria are met and implemented. Assist in the development of data protocol and clinical data management tools. Represent the project on inter-agency and intra-agency work groups. Monitor the clinical and clinical training work to ensure deliverables are being met and the project is implemented according to schedule. Ensure compliance with time and effort reporting, contract vouchering, and any other necessary documentation or reporting. Writing and editing reports as required. Other related duties as assigned. Frequent travel to New York City to meet with project partners to oversee and implement above functions. |
| Qualifications Required | Bachelors degree. License and current registration as a professional registered nurse in NYS. Four years of experience providing nursing services. Experience in planning, evaluating, or administering health services or teaching in a health related program. Completion of a Masters degree in nursing or a health related field may substitute for one year of the required experience. |
| Qualififcations Preferred | Registered nurse with a minimum of one year experience in nurse management. Background in training and education of health care providers, Excellent organization skills and communication skills, which includes both public speaking and the preparation of written materials including coordinating training events, and preparing and delivering educational materials. Masters Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Public Administration, Management, Risk Management or a related field. Experience in implementing relevant programs. |
| Additional Information | To apply, please visit HRI’s web site at: www.healthresearch.org/jobs or mail resume to: Health Research, Inc., 150 Broadway - Suite 560, Menands, NY 12204-2719. Please include reference code T211 on envelope. AA/EOE/M/W/D/V NO PHONES CALLS, ELECTRONIC INQUIRIES/ OR FAXES ACCEPTED. |
| Job Posted | 9 August 2010 |
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| Clinical Project Manager (Full-time) | |
| Contact | Suzanne Forestiero Human Resources Community Health Care Association of New York State 535 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018 T.: 212.279.3851 F.: 212.279.9686 Website |
| Responsibilities | Primary Care Health Information Consortium (PCHIC) was established to assist community health centers in New York City with the implementation of health information technology, a powerful tool for improving the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of patient care. In this highly visible full time grant funded role, you will oversee the staffing of the PCHIC Clinical Committee and provide day-to-day coordination of projects relating to the use of Health Information Technology to improve clinical care in community health centers. In addition, you will manage the scope, budget, and schedule of these projects, and assist the PCHIC Director with other work as needed. Responsibilities include: forming/staffing the PCHIC Clinical Committee setting meeting schedules, researching issues and launching projects of interest to the committee, providing hands-on development and coordination of pilot projects relating to the use of Health Information Technology that helps improve patient care, developing detailed project plans with timelines and milestone deliverables, providing technical assistance to health center staff in completion of project milestones, sharing of lessons learned, best practices and tools among PCHIC members, supporting health centers in replicating pilot projects, including documenting key project decisions and processing as “case studies” assisting PCHIC Director with other work, as needed. |
| Qualifications Required | Successful candidate will be a licensed healthcare professional with 2+ years of patient care experience, preferably in a community health center, along with at least 2 years of project management experience, ideally related to health information technology. Ability to work with minimal supervision, solid budget development and management experience, and excellent oral/written communication skills will be expected, as will strong presentation and analytical skills. PC proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) also essential. |
| Additional Information | Please visit our website for a detailed job description. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. For immediate consideration, please email: jobs@chcanys.org, or send your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS), Attn: Human Resources Dept, 535 Eighth Avenue, 8th floor, NY, NY 10018. EOE M/F/D/V Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS). |
| Job Posted | 27 July 2010 |
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