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Job ID:: 22331
Department:: RS Behavioral Health
City:: Minneapolis, MN
Location:: HP - Riverside Clinic
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Hrs/Pay Period:: 80

Job Description::

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

We are currently seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Specialist to work full time at the HealthPartners Riverside clinic. This position will provide case management, assessment, one-on-one nursing care, crisis intervention (both by telephone and in person), education, and monitoring of patients receiving pharmacological treatment for a mental health diagnosis in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. This position will also triage mental health and chemical health patients to ensure adequate and appropriate care and will serve as a resource and liaison for providers, members and the community.

Additional responsibilities include:

1. Promote patient optimum level of functioning:

• Provide initial and ongoing assessment and triage of patient’s mental health needs and mental health status. Determine disposition that meets patient needs and coordinate care with other providers and appropriate parties.
• Develop, implement, evaluate and revise treatment plans.
• Provide medication management in collaboration with the psychiatrist.
• Develop and facilitate psycho-educational programs and groups for patients and family members.

2. Collaborate with other caregivers:

• Consult with the psychiatrist regarding patient needs and implement the psychiatrist’s written and verbal orders.
• Consult with mental health and medical providers regarding patient needs. Document and follow through with treatment plans as needed and agreed upon.
• Participate in the development of patient standards of care, policies and procedures.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences.
• Participate in task forces and meetings as needed.

3. Follow medical/legal guidelines, policies, and procedures as established by HealthPartners, state
and federal laws / statutes and the Nurse Practice Act. Document interactions with patients according to HealthPartners standards.

Position requirements:

• Current RN licensure in Minnesota.
• Current RN licensure in Wisconsin within two months of hire.
• Five years of clinical experience in a variety of mental-health settings.
• Ability to make initial assessments of patients of all ages who are requesting mental health or chemical health services.
• Proven ability to make decisions, both independently and interdependently.
• Valid driver’s license and/or ability to provide own transportation as required.
• Certification in CPR within ninety-day probation period.

Preferred requirements:

• Psychiatric Nursing Certification through the American Nurses’ Association.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job ID 22331.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

HealthPartners is an Equal Opportunity Employer]]>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Minneapolis-Psychiatric-Nurse-Specialist-Job-MN-55401/1693783/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Minneapolis-Psychiatric-Nurse-Specialist-Job-MN-55401/1693783/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID:: 22141
Department:: RS Behavioral Health
City:: Minneapolis, MN
Location:: HP - Riverside Clinic
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. The home base of this position is Riverside although travel will be required to both West and Inver Grove Heights HealthPartners Clinics.
Hrs/Pay Period:: 80

Job Description::

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

We are currently seeking a RN Supervisor to lead our Outpatient Psychiatric Nurse Team within Behavioral Health. This position manages psychiatric nursing responsibility by providing leadership, direction, organization and administration of daily clinic operations to ensure effective and efficient outpatient psychiatric nursing. This individual will work in collaboration with psychiatry providers to ensure high quality service. This leader will work on developing and maintaining improved workflows. It will also work on population health management which includes a care model process around the medical and psychiatric management of chronically ill patients.

This position will work out of the HealthPartners Riverside Clinic (in Minneapolis, MN) but will have leadership responsibilities for two other clinics as well (West Clinic in St. Louis Park, MN and the Inver Grove Heights, MN clinic).

Additional responsibilities include:

Supervision of care delivery staff:
• Performing annual performance reviews
• Reviewing work for quality improvement purposes
• Monitoring daily staffing issues including vacation and sick time
• Monitoring and providing feedback to staff to ensure consistent application of HPMG & C and HealthPartners policy and procedures
• Promoting development of staffing skill levels
• Hiring, coaching, discipline and dismissal of staff
• Training and monitoring job functions
• Holding staff accountable for providing excellent patient service

Patient Service:
• Acts as an effective, consistent role model of Service Excellence; exemplifying courtesy, compassion, and responsiveness to all customers.
• Demonstrates that the patient is put first at every opportunity.
• Talks “service” routinely in order to reinforce a service orientation mind-set.
• Looks for instances of missed opportunities in which employees could have better met customer needs; constructively brings such to their attention and coaches on ways to improve.
• Identifies training and staff development needs for employees as related to service skills.
• Holds self and employees accountable for meeting high standards of service toward all customers.
• Understands and accepts the philosophy that customer complaints and feedback are gifts to our organization.
• Actively listens to patients/member/families who have concerns about their care of service, seeking to understand each situation through the eyes of the patient.
• Documents such concerns and ensures that appropriate investigation and responses occur.
• Identifies trends affecting patient satisfaction, and works with the local clinic or the larger HPMG and Clinics to resolve such trends.

• Works with staff and other supervisors to identify opportunities to improve patient satisfaction
• Includes patient satisfaction discussion at staff meetings, reviewing patient feedback with staff and setting improvement priorities.
• Cooperates and collaborates with the HPMG and Clinics leadership regarding the rollout of service excellence initiatives.

Quality and Data:
• Works in collaboration with other clinic supervisors, providers, front-line staff and organizational departments to design, implement and evaluate care delivery initiatives.
• Uses quality management tools and measurements to monitor standards, processes, and outcomes of care.
• Works in collaboration with other clinic supervisors, providers, front-line staff and organizational departments to review and interpret quality management data feedback and then make appropriate changes to improve outcomes of care.
• Facilitates meetings in the clinic to gather input and provide feedback to other clinic supervisors, providers and front-line staff regarding care initiatives and outcomes of care.

Financial:
• Plans, develops and monitors the budget for their area of responsibility
• Works collaboratively with the Manager, Chief of Professional Services and other supervisors to ensure optimal revenue capture
• Authorizes expenditures for their area of responsibility.
• Acts as a responsible steward of resources including time, materials, supplies and property.

This position requires:
• Graduate of a Bachelor of Sciences or Arts degree program or health related field
Or six years of full time clinical nursing experience.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Minnesota
• Two (2) years of staff supervisory experience
• Two (2) years of leadership/management experience with a health care team
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Demonstrated effective project management skills
• Ability to manage resources and staff with budget requirements
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Basic computer knowledge and ability
• Customer service experience with demonstrated strength in communication skills in dealing with patient/public contacts
• Ability to lead, mentor and motivate employees.
• Ability to understand, implement and monitor care improvement, patient service and access data and processes.

HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job ID 22141.

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Job ID:: 21269
Department:: OB/GYN GHI
City:: Woodbury, MN
Location:: HP - Woodbury Medical Clinic
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule::
Hrs/Pay Period:: 60

Job Description::

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

We currently have an opportunity for a Certified Nurse Midwife at HealthPartners. As a primary provider, the nurse midwife delivers gynecologic and obstetric services to essentially healthy, normal female patients. Patients are assessed and appropriate intervention implemented. Problem-solving skills support independent judgments made in collaboration with physicians and GHI protocols. Specific nurse midwife services are delivered and delegated. Medical functions are performed. Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members.

Location: St. Paul, Woodbury & Roseville

Schedule: 60 hours / 2 week pay period (Eligible for full time benefits)
• 2 - 8 hour Monday-Friday shifts in clinic (days of week will vary)
• 1 - 24 hour Monday-Friday hospital on-call per week (day of week will vary)
• 2 – 24 hour weekend hospital on-call per month

Required Qualifications:
• Current RN license, CPR and N.A.Ls certificates
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing -- M.S. desired
• Graduate of a mid-wifery educational program approved by the American College of Nurse Midwives
• Certified by the ACNM or eligible certification with certifications obtained as soon as possible

Preferred Qualifications:
• Active member of the ACMN (American College of Nurse Midwives)

Physical Requirements:
Must possess body mobility, coordinated dexterity of hands, ears, and eyes. Must have sensory acuity and good verbal ability.

Accountabilities:
• Execute health assessment, comprehensive physical exam and history.
• Provide antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum services.
• Identify potential problems, risk factors, complications or emergencies.
• Provide assessment, planning and intervention for acute, minor gynecological illness.
• Monitor chronic and stable gynecological conditions.
• Organize and communicate relevant data about patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals.
• Attend selected meetings. Belong to appropriate committees and support GHI policies and procedures.

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package. To see a complete job description and/or to apply for this position, please visit www.healthpartners.jobs, click on job opportunities and search for Job ID #21269.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

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Job ID:: 19616
Department:: AV Primary Care
City:: Apple Valley, MN
Location:: PS - Apple Valley Clinic
Position Type:: Full-Time

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We are actively recruiting an exceptional full-time BE/BC Internal Medicine physician to join our primary care team at the HealthPartners Apple Valley Clinic. This full-time position can be out-patient only, or include hospital call/rounding. Full-time equals a 4 or 4.5 day, Monday - Friday work week. Previous electronic medical record experience is helpful, but not required. We use the Epic medical record system in all of our clinics and admitting hospitals. Our current primary care team includes family medicine, internal medicine and pediatric physicians, along with nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

HealthPartners Medical Group continues to receive nationally recognized clinical performance and quality awards. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, paid malpractice and a commitment to providing exceptional patient-centered care.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact diane.m.collins@healthpartners.com or call Diane @ (952) 883-54453, or (800) 472-4695 x3. EOEmployer

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Job ID:: 21990
Department:: HSC Pulmonary
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - Specialty Center 401
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Hrs/Pay Period:: 80

Job Description::

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to work in the Pulmonary/sleep clinic at the HealthPartners Specialty Center in St. Paul. This person will effectively provide high quality service to both internal and external patients and will make independent nursing diagnoses and develop plans of care based on patient assessment. This person will also create and implement dynamic teaching plans based upon patient need and will act as a resource for other staff. This person is responsible for patient rooming, triage, giving Xolair injections, conducting clinic discharges and downloading Cpap data.

Required Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current RN licensure in Minnesota
• Current CPR certification required within 6 months of hire, and maintain
• Strongly demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• 1 year minimum experience in internal medicine, critical care or in a specialty,

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

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Additional Information

Minimum 1 year recent experience in Pulmonary, Critical Care, Medical Specialty or Internal Medicine. Excellent IV skills. ACLS certification or obtain within 6 months of hire.

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Job ID:: 20541
Department:: Geropsychiatry
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Full-time position, 0.85 FTE. Actual work schedule to be determined.
Hrs/Pay Period:: 64

Job Description::

Position Title: Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist Unit: IV
Geriatric Psychiatry
Department: Behavioral Health in Geriatric Programs
Reporting Structure: Psychiatrist Mentor
Program Direction: Administration: Department Head

Professional Practice Consulting: Nursing/Reception Administrator

QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and formal nurse practitioner program. Masters’ required for candidates graduating after 1992
• Current RN License, Certified (or eligible for certification through ANA national exam as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner in Geriatrics or Behavioral Health. If without certification, must pass certification exam within 12 months of hire)
• Approved or eligible for approval by the Minnesota Board of Nursing for prescription writing privileges.
• Current CPR certification
• Must be able to provide own transportation for local travel. May provide service to patients at multiple clinic locations and/or hospital sites

PREFERRED:
ANA certification in both Behavioral Health and Geriatrics.
One-year experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
One-year clinical experience with geriatric patients.
Active member in professional nursing association.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Performing psychiatric assessments and diagnosis. Communication with patients/caregivers and implementing medical or nursing treatments requires adequate vision, hearing and tactile motor skills. Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently.

MAJOR CHALLENGES:
• Understanding and acceptance of role by staff and patients.
• Integration into the HealthPartners provider system.
• Maintaining professional identity within the framework of the Behavioral Health Department
• Development / Maximizing of Nurse Practitioner Role.

DECISION MAKING:
• Local 113
• MN Board of Nursing sets the definition for nursing practice and licenses NP practice.
• National Certification Organization ex: ANCC which certifies specialty practice.
• Psychiatrist mentor collaboration/Medical Department Leadership

POSITION PURPOSE:
Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. This position provides on-site consultation and primary care related to diagnosis and management of acute and chronic psychiatric condition for patients in nursing facilities and assisted living apartments. This position works closely with the patient, family, facility staff, and primary care team in development of a plan of care. The nurse practitioner/CNS works autonomously as well as in collaboration with his/her psychiatrist mentor, according to HP and ICSI Guidelines.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
I. Assesses the health status of individuals/families as appropriate.
II. Develops and Implements Plan of Care in collaboration with patient, family, facility staff, and primary care team.
III. Collaborates and coordinates with other health professionals as appropriate.
IV. Maintains and improves professional practice.

I. Asses the health status of individuals/families as appropriate
1. A complete health history is obtained and documented.
2. Patient's perception of problem is elicited.
3. A complete, accurate psychiatric diagnostic assessment if performed and documented.
4. Appropriate screening and diagnostic tests are ordered and evaluated.
5. A problem list is developed.
6. Wellness and risk factors are identified.
7. Identifies variations form norms and diagnoses common health problems and diseases.

II. Develops and implements plan of care
1. Sets goals and plans mutually acceptable to paint and providers of care.
2. Prescribes variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs, including but not limited to medication, nutrition, exercise and traditional nursing treatments.
3. Manages wellness and illness needs according to HP and ICSI Guidelines.
4. Teaches and supports positive self-care activities including problems solving and selection of treatment alternatives.
5. Provides health counseling and emotional support throughout care.
6. Interventions are chosen which promote patients participating to his/her own care to greatest possible extent.
7. Evaluate the process and outcome of management plan and modifies the plan as appropriate.

III. Collaborates and coordinates with other health professionals as appropriate
1. Discriminates between situations requiring independent management, collaborative management with psychiatrist and immediate or further referral.
2. Collaborates with psychiatrist when unusual incidents or changes in patient's condition occur.
3. Coordinates care involving other healthcare providers.
4. Makes appropriate referrals.
5. Functions and mentor/resource and educator for other staff members.

IV. Maintains and improves professional practice
1. Recommendations for improving care are made.
2. Maintains professional competency by remaining current in continuing education activities.
3. Arranges for periodic meetings with physician mentor.
4. Maintains current licensure and certification.
5. Incorporated current research into practice to improve practice.
6. Participates in peer review activities.
7. Receives yearly performance evaluation.
8. Practices in accordance with national standards of practice.
9. Appropriate documentation of care is done according to HP standards.
10. Participates in appropriate task forces for committees.]]>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMThttp://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-GeriatricPsychiatry%2C-Nurse-Practitioner-%28GNP%29%2C-Certified-Nurse-Specialist-Job-MN-55420/1427315/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-GeriatricPsychiatry%2C-Nurse-Practitioner-%28GNP%29%2C-Certified-Nurse-Specialist-Job-MN-55420/1427315/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID:: 21240
Department:: Surgery Admin B
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - Specialty Center 401
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday- Friday, full-time
Hrs/Pay Period:: 80

Job Description::

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

We have an exciting opportunity for a RN Clinic Supervisory to provide leadership in our ENT and Plastic/Hand clinics located at the HealthPartners Specialty Center in St. Paul. The RN clinic Delivery Supervisor provides leadership, direction, organization and administration of daily clinic operations for approximately 14 nursing staff in which the ENT department sees over 1,000 patients per month and plastics/hand sees over 1,500. This person will also work in collaboration with the business systems supervisor who oversees several clerical staff in both departments. This is a working supervisor position where the supervisor would be expected to train on the job to assist as an RN in either clinic as well as perform supervisory duties.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of a Bachelor of Sciences or Arts degree program or health related field
Or six years of full time clinical nursing experience.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Minnesota
• Two (2) years of staff supervisory experience
• Two (2) years of leadership/management experience with a health care team
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Demonstrated effective project management skills
• Ability to manage resources and staff with budget requirements
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Basic computer knowledge and ability
• Customer service experience with demonstrated strength in communication skills in dealing with patient/public contacts
• Ability to lead, mentor and motivate employees.
• Ability to understand, implement and monitor care improvement, patient service and access data and processes.

ACCOUNTABILITIES: (Key roles, responsibilities & functions for this position)

1. Supervision of care delivery staff including:
• Performing annual performance reviews
• Reviewing work for quality improvement purposes
• Monitoring daily staffing issues including vacation and sick time
• Monitoring and providing feedback to staff to ensure consistent application of HPMG & C and HealthPartners policy and procedures
• Promoting development of staffing skill levels
• Hiring, coaching, discipline and dismissal of staff
• Training and monitoring job functions
• Holding staff accountable for providing excellent patient service

2. Patient Service:
• Acts as an effective, consistent role model of Service Excellence; exemplifying courtesy, compassion, and responsiveness to all customers.
? Demonstrates that the patient is put first at every opportunity.
? Talks “service” routinely in order to reinforce a service orientation mind-set.
? Looks for instances of missed opportunities in which employees could have better met customer needs; constructively brings such to their attention and coaches on ways to improve.
? Identifies training and staff development needs for employees as related to service skills.
? Holds self and employees accountable for meeting high standards of service toward all customers.
• Understands and accepts the philosophy that customer complaints and feedback are gifts to our organization.
? Actively listens to patients/member/families who have concerns about their care of service, seeking to understand each situation through the eyes of the patient.
? Documents such concerns and ensures that appropriate investigation and responses occur.
? Identifies trends affecting patient satisfaction, and works with the local clinic or the larger HPMG and Clinics to resolve such trends.

• Works with staff and other supervisors to identify opportunities to improve patient satisfaction
? Includes patient satisfaction discussion at staff meetings, reviewing patient feedback with staff and setting improvement priorities.
? Cooperates and collaborates with the HPMG and Clinics leadership regarding the rollout of service excellence initiatives.

3. Quality and Data:
• Works in collaboration with other clinic supervisors, providers, front-line staff and organizational departments to design, implement and evaluate care delivery initiatives.
• Uses quality management tools and measurements to monitor standards, processes, and outcomes of care.
• Works in collaboration with other clinic supervisors, providers, front-line staff and organizational departments to review and interpret quality management data feedback and then make appropriate changes to improve outcomes of care.
• Facilitates meetings in the clinic to gather input and provide feedback to other clinic supervisors, providers and front-line staff regarding care initiatives and outcomes of care.
• Actively participates in the creation, update and ongoing testing of business continuity and disaster recovery planning and preparation.

4. Financial:
• Plans, develops and monitors the budget for their area of responsibility
• Works collaboratively with the Manager, Chief of Professional Services and other supervisors to ensure optimal revenue capture
• Authorizes expenditures for their area of responsibility.
• Acts as a responsible steward of resources including time, materials, supplies and property.

5. Job Functions Specific to this Position:
• Medical supplies
• Medical equipment
• Sterilization processes
• Ancillary staff services/staff
• Local 113 expert
• Other jobs as assigned

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information or to apply, please visit www.healthpartners-jobs.com and search for job ID 21240.
Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

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This is a working supervisor position at HSC 401 in the ENT and Plastic & Hand Surgery Depts.

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Job ID:: 22006
Department:: Health Plan QUI
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
Position Type:: Part-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday with 1 hour lunch, Days and hours may vary
Hrs/Pay Period:: 48

Job Description::

MEDICAL POLICY COORDINATOR
Part Time and Full Time Positions
Job ID #22009

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

Currently, HealthPartners has some great opportunities for both part time (48 hours per two week pay period) and full time Medical Policy Coordinators. The part time positions’ work schedule: Days and hours will vary, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. The full time work schedule will be Monday thru Friday normal business hours. The purpose of this position includes but is not limited to:
1. Reviewing authorizations through prospective, concurrent review, and retrospective review of ongoing management for outpatient/inpatient medical, home health care and skilled nursing facilities.
2. Reviewing and making timely coverage recommendations based on medical appropriateness, for all products, while maintaining the integrity of each product line.
3. Applying clinical skills and expertise in conjunction with established medical criteria, member eligibility, and benefit coverage information, in the review of prior authorization requests, to ensure high quality, cost effective care.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDES (but not limited to):
1. Assessing, monitoring and authorizing services for Procedures, DME, Home Health Care, Rehabilitative, Habilitative, Hospice services, Skilled Nursing facilities and Outpatient services utilizing thorough knowledge of multiple criteria sets and products.
2. Making coverage determinations and communicating relevant information to physician, providers and members to facilitate utilization management, coordination of care and assist in the claims adjudication process.
3. Providing member specific utilization management and facilitate discharge planning based on needs of member to include communication between physician, family, providers and vendor to result in appropriate resource utilization while maintaining quality and continuity of care.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: (Minimum qualifications needed for this position)
1. Currently licensed Registered Nurse.
2. Minimum of three years clinical practice experience as an RN in medical/surgical, critical care, home care, or equivalent knowledge of current hospital and clinical care processes.
3. Strong problem solving skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Minimum of one year experience in utilization review or utilization management.
2. Experience in managed care environment
3. Computer experience with word processing, excel spreadsheet management, other utilization management software and EPIC.
4. Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job ID 22009.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

HealthPartners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Job ID:: 22211
Department:: Neurosurgery
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - Specialty Center 401
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: This position will work Monday through Friday.
Hrs/Pay Period:: 80

Job Description::

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and formal clinical nurse specialist (CNS) program
• Current RN License, Certified or eligible for certification through ANCC as a CNS; if without certification, must pass certification exam within 12 months of hire.
• Approved or eligible for approval by the Minnesota Board of Nursing for prescription writing privileges.
• Current CPR certification
• Active member in professional nursing association.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Basic computer knowledge and ability
• Must be able to provide own transportation for local travel. May provide service at multiple clinic locations and/or hospital sites.

PREFERRED:

• One-year experience as Clinical Nurse Specialist

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Lifting of infants/children and/or adults may be required. No lifting requirements are identified, but the potential for lifting exists. Performing physical examinations, communication with parents/patients and implementing medical or nursing treatments requires adequate vision, hearing and tactile motor skills. Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently.

MAJOR CHALLENGES:

• Understanding and acceptance of role by staff and HealthPartners members.
• Integration into the HealthPartners provider system.
• Maintaining professional identity within the framework of the care unit team.
• Development / Maximizing of Nurse Practitioner Role.

DECISION MAKING:

• SEIU Health Care Minnesota
• MN Board of Nursing sets the definition for nursing practice and licenses CNS practice.
• National Certification Organization ex: ANCC which certifies specialty practice.
• Physician mentor collaboration/Medical Department Leadership

POSITION PURPOSE:

Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. As a primary provider, the CNS provides a source of entry for the patient into the healthcare system through identification and management of healthcare of individuals and families (consistent with description of practice of certifying specialty). Care provided emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention, as well as diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. The CNS works autonomously as well as in collaboration with his/her physician mentor, according to HealthPartners and Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI) Guidelines. Patients are encouraged to be responsible for their own health behavior through education, support and involvement in their plan of care.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

I. Assess the health status of individuals / families as appropriate.

II. Develop and Implement "Plan of Care" in collaboration with patient.

III. Collaborate and coordinate with other health professionals as appropriate.

IV. Maintain and improve professional practice.

I. Assess the health status of individuals / families as appropriate

1. A complete health history is obtained and documented.
2. Patient’s perception of problem is elicited.
3. A complete, accurate physical examination is performed and documented.
4. Appropriate screening and diagnostic tests are ordered and evaluated.
5. A problem list is developed.
6. Wellness and risk factors are identified.
7. Identify variations from norms and diagnose common health problems and diseases.

II. Develop and implement plan of care

1. Sets goals and plans mutually acceptable to patient and provider.
2. Prescribe variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs, including but not limited to medication, nutrition, exercise and traditional nursing treatments.
3. Manage wellness and illness needs according to HealthPartners and ICSI Guidelines.
4. Teach and support positive self-care activities including problem solving and selection of treatment alternatives.
5. Provide health counseling and emotional support throughout care.
6. Interventions are chosen which will promote the patient's participation in his/her own care to the greatest possible extent.
7. Evaluate the process and outcome of management plan and modify the plan as appropriate.

III. Collaborate and coordinate with other health professionals as appropriate

1. Discriminate between situations requiring independent management, collaborative management with physician and immediate or further referral.
2. Collaborate with physician when unusual incidents or changes in patient's condition occur.
3. Coordinate care involving other healthcare providers.
4. Make appropriate referrals.
5. Function as a mentor, resource and educator for other staff members.

IV. Maintain and improve professional practice

1. Recommendations for improving care are made.
2. Maintain professional competency by remaining current in continuing education activities.
3. Arrange for periodic meetings with physician mentor.
4. Maintain current licensure and certification.
5. Incorporate current research into practice to improve practice.
6. Participate in peer review activities.
7. Receive yearly performance evaluation.
8. Practice in accordance with national standards of practice.
9. Appropriate documentation of care is done according to HealthPartners standards.
10. Participate in appropriate task forces for committees.

Additional Information

In addition to working at HealthPartners Specialty Center, this position may travel to other Twin Cities' metro locations to where our surgeons practice. Participation in a future call rotation may be a possibility.

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Job ID:: 22168
Department:: IG Behavioral Health
City:: Inver Grove Heights, MN
Location:: HP - Inver Grove Heights Clinic
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday through Friday. Possible split position between Inver Grove Heights Behavioral Health and Woodbury Behavioral Health. Work hours include three clinical hours after five p.m per week.
Hrs/Pay Period:: 75

Job Description::

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

This is an exciting full-time opportunity to work in a collaborative behavioral health setting with strong connections to the HealthPartners medical clinics. The psychotherapist will provide outpatient behavioral health services, including diagnostic assessments, individual, family and group psychotherapy, as well as crisis intervention to children and adults, presenting with a range of mental health issues. Prefer candidates with experience in primary care behavioral health settings as well as with patients who have chronic pain. Will provide assessments and psychotherapy for adults, adolescents and children.

In addition, the therapist functions as a member of an interdisciplinary group of social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists and nurses, to provide and develop behavioral health services, in which teamwork is the norm. This individual must have the ability to work independently and actively manage his/her caseload in order to meet individual and team productivity goals.

Candidates will possess:
• PhD or PsyD in a recognized mental health discipline • At least two years post Master’s/Ph.D clinical experience with a broad range of presenting problems including diagnostic assessments with adult and child/adolescent populations.
• Experience working with patients having chronic pain and medical concerns
• Preferably, experience in a managed care setting
• Mental health provider experience in a primary care medical clinic – a plus

We offer an excellent salary/benefits package, a rewarding environment, and a total commitment to providing exceptional care. For a complete job description and to apply please visit to HealthPartners.jobs, click on Search for Job Opportunities and enter Job ID: 22168.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.]]>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Inver-Grove-Heights-Psychotherapist-Job-MN-55076/1689498/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Inver-Grove-Heights-Psychotherapist-Job-MN-55076/1689498/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID:: 22414
Department:: CO Primary Care
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - Como Clinic
Position Type:: Part-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Hrs/Pay Period:: 56

Job Description::

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a part time LPN to work at the HealthPartners Como Clinic in St. Paul. The successful candidate will effectively provide a quality level of service to both internal and external customers. The successful candidates will also carry out nursing tasks and medical orders as delegated by physicians and registered nurses to support patient care.
HOURS:
Monday through Thursday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

LOCATIONS:
HealthPartners Como Clinic

POSITION PURPOSE:
Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. Effectively provide a quality level of service to both internal and external customers. Carry out nursing tasks and medical orders as delegated by physicians and registered nurses to support patient care.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current LPN licensure in Minnesota
• Current CPR certification required within 6 months of hire and maintain.
• One-year full-time employment as a LPN preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skills required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Must possess speech, hearing and sight skills to perform the functions of the position. Manual dexterity required. Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently. Some positions may have lifting requirements.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Nursing Process:

Definition: a licensed practical nurse uses the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) under the supervision of an RN or physician in order to provide continuing healthcare to individuals, families and the community.

1. Identify common and recurring nursing needs of the patient.
2. Recognize the need for and perform routine office procedures and testing in the ambulatory care setting.
3. Assist patients to achieve basic health care goals.
4. Identify patient education needs, provide instruction and refer appropriately.
5. Document observations, actions and patient outcomes.

Performance is up to standard when:

1. Nursing Care:
? Provide safe, accurate and clinically competent direct care to patients and families.
? Recognize patient’s abnormalities or urgent problems and seek appropriate assistance.
? Obtain health history information. Obtain accurate vital signs, recognize and report variances.
? Implement established Group Health Policies and Procedures.
2. Patient Instruction:
? Teach techniques or provide information according to established program.
3. Documentation:
? Accurately and appropriately document procedures and treatment in each patient’s record.
4. Information Processing:
? Appropriately communicate information to other members of the health care team. Provide the patient and family with current and accurate information regarding the procedure and care.
? Perform telephone screening under direction of RN or MD.

Technical and Ethical Competency:

Definition: This includes knowledge, self-direction, accountability and ability to function within Group Health policies, philosophies and procedures.

Performance is up to standard when:

1. Patient Advocacy:
? Assure patients’ rights to privacy, safety and confidentiality.
2. Continuing Education:
? Maintain current practice by obtaining continuing education in relevant practice areas.
? Maintain CPR certification.
3. Utilization of Resources:
? Use time and materials efficiently
4. Goal Determination/Achievement:
? Participate in goal setting and attainment for self, care unit and/or department.

Leadership:

Definition: Leadership is a process through which an LPN affects the action of others through conduct and practice.

Performance is up to standard when:

1. Role Modeling:
? Serve as a catalyst in improving standards of LPN practice.
? Serve as a role model for technical conduct and practice.
? Provide support to professional and technical staff.
? Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, goals and values of Group Health, Inc.
2. Decision-Making/Problem-Solving:
? Solve problems appropriately seeking assistance from members of the healthcare team.
3. Communication Skills:
? Effect positive response from patients and other members of the healthcare team through interpersonal skills.

Organizational Behaviors:

Definition: Organizational behavior is the building and maintaining of solid interdependent relationships within the care unit and throughout Group Health, Inc.

Performance is up to standard when:

1. Participation:
? Show interest in and keeps informed of department and organizational changes within the GHI system.
? Provide honest and constructive input during policy formation. Accept and support final decision.

2. Teamwork:
? Identify and work to resolve problems with other departments and individuals in a constructive manner.
? Focus on solving the problem -- not blaming.
? Effectively share job knowledge with new employees.
? Place team goals above own interests.
? Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job ID 22414.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

EOE

Additional Information

This nurse would be trained to work in adult medicine, pediatrics, allergy & foot care.

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Job ID:: 21635
Department:: CG Urgent Care
City:: Cottage Grove, MN
Location:: HP - Cottage Grove Clinic
Position Type:: Part-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Working every Wed, Thurs, Fri: 5:000 -9:00p; every other weekend Sat: 9:00a-5:00p, Sun 12:00p-5:00p.
Hrs/Pay Period:: 37

Job Description::

Position Title: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Certified Unit: IV
Department: Varies
Reporting Structure: Physician Mentor
Program Direction: Administration: Department Head
Lead NP
Lead Physician
Professional Practice Consulting: Nursing/Reception Administrator
Professional Knowledge: Physician Preceptor
Clinical Skills:
Professional Practice Consulting:
Administration: Clinic Manager and Department Head

Nurse Practitioner Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and formal nurse practitioner program. Masters’ required for candidates graduating after 1992.
• Current RN License, Certified or eligible for certification through ANA national exam as ANP, FNP. If without certification, must pass certification exam within 12 months of hire.
• Approved or eligible for approval by the Minnesota Board of Nursing for prescription writing privileges.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must be able to provide own transportation for local travel. May provide service to patients at multiple clinic locations and/or hospital sites.

PREFERRED:
• One-year experience as ANP, FNP.
• Active member in professional nursing association.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Lifting of infants/children and/or adults may be required. No lifting requirements are identified, but the potential for lifting exists. Performing physical examinations, communication with parents/patients and implementing medical or nursing treatments requires adequate vision, hearing and tactile motor skills. Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently.

MAJOR CHALLENGES:
• Understanding and acceptance of role by staff and HealthPartners members.
• Integration into the HealthPartners provider system.
• Maintaining professional identity within the framework of the care unit team.
• Development / Maximizing of Nurse Practitioner Role.

DECISION MAKING:
• Local 113
• MN Board of Nursing sets the definition for nursing practice and licenses NP practice.
• National Certification Organization ex: ANCC which certifies specialty practice.
• Physician mentor collaboration/Medical Department Leadership

POSITION PURPOSE:
Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. As a primary provider, the Nurse Practitioner (ANP, FNP) provides a source of entry for the patient into the healthcare system through identification and management of healthcare of individuals and families (consistent with description of practice of certifying specialty). Care provided emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention, as well as diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. The nurse practitioner works autonomously as well as in collaboration with his/her physician mentor, according to HP and ICSI Guidelines. Patients are encouraged to be responsible for their own health behavior through education, support and involvement in their plan of care.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
I. Assess the health status of individuals / families as appropriate.

II. Develop and Implement "Plan of Care" in collaboration with patient.

III. Collaborate and coordinate with other health professionals as appropriate.

IV. Maintain and improve professional practice.

I. Assess the health status of individuals / families as appropriate

1. A complete health history is obtained and documented.
2. Patient’s perception of problem is elicited.
3. A complete, accurate physical examination is performed and documented.
4. Appropriate screening and diagnostic tests are ordered and evaluated.
5. A problem list is developed.
6. Wellness and risk factors are identified.
7. Identify variations from norms and diagnose common health problems and diseases.

II. Develop and implement plan of care

1. Sets goals and plans mutually acceptable to patient and provider.
2. Prescribe variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs, including but not limited to medication, nutrition, exercise and traditional nursing treatments.
3. Manage wellness and illness needs according to HP and ICSI Guidelines.
4. Teach and support positive self-care activities including problem solving and selection of treatment alternatives.
5. Provide health counseling and emotional support throughout care.
6. Interventions are chosen which will promote the patient's participation in his/her own care to the greatest possible extent.
7. Evaluate the process and outcome of management plan and modify the plan as appropriate.

III. Collaborate and coordinate with other health professionals as appropriate

1. Discriminate between situations requiring independent management, collaborative management with physician and immediate or further referral.
2. Collaborate with physician when unusual incidents or changes in patient's condition occur.
3. Coordinate care involving other healthcare providers.
4. Make appropriate referrals.
5. Function as a mentor, resource and educator for other staff members.

IV. Maintain and improve professional practice

1. Recommendations for improving care are made.
2. Maintain professional competency by remaining current in continuing education activities.
3. Arrange for periodic meetings with physician mentor.
4. Maintain current licensure and certification.
5. Incorporate current research into practice to improve practice.
6. Participate in peer review activities.
7. Receive yearly performance evaluation.
8. Practice in accordance with national standards of practice.
9. Appropriate documentation of care is done according to HP standards.
10. Participate in appropriate task forces for committees.

Physician Assistant Certified Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:
• Graduate of an accredited formal physician assistant training program.
• Current Minnesota PA license.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Active member in professional PA association preferred.
• Approved or eligible for approval by the Minnesota Board of Medical practice for prescription writing privileges.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must possess body mobility, coordinated dexterity of hands, ears and eyes. Must possess sensory acuity and verbal ability.

POSITION PURPOSE:
Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. Assume delegated medical activities from supervising physician. This may include physical examination, history taking, developing comprehensive medical status reports, formulating a tentative medical diagnosis and initiating therapy under medical supervision.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Document pertinent data in acceptable medical form.
2. Perform or assist in routine laboratory or governing techniques as identified in the supervisory agreement on file with the board of Medical Practice.
3. Treat common childhood diseases.
4. Assist in the follow-up of geriatric disorders referred to you by physicians.
5. Prescribe medications for symptoms and temporary pain relief (if eligible).
6. Perform routine therapeutic procedures (i.e., injections, debridement, foreign body removal from skin surfaces, removal of sutures, casting or splinting of sprains, I & D of superficial skin infections) as identified in the supervisory agreement referenced above.
7. Assist with patient / member health maintenance activities.
8. Assist the physician in instituting emergency measures and treatment.
9. Other activities identified in the supervisory agreement referenced above.]]>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMThttp://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Cottage-Grove-Nurse-PractitionerPhysician-Assistant-Certified%2C-Urgent-Care-Clinics-Job-MN-55016/1530146/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Cottage-Grove-Nurse-PractitionerPhysician-Assistant-Certified%2C-Urgent-Care-Clinics-Job-MN-55016/1530146/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID:: 21637
Department:: CO Urgent Care
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - Como Clinic
Position Type:: Part-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: 0.64 FTE position, working 48 hours every two week. Part-time position; actual work schedule to be determined.
Hrs/Pay Period:: 48

Job Description::

Position Title: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Certified Unit: IV
Department: Varies
Reporting Structure: Physician Mentor
Program Direction: Administration: Department Head
Lead NP
Lead Physician
Professional Practice Consulting: Nursing/Reception Administrator
Professional Knowledge: Physician Preceptor
Clinical Skills:
Professional Practice Consulting:
Administration: Clinic Manager and Department Head

Nurse Practitioner Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and formal nurse practitioner program. Masters’ required for candidates graduating after 1992.
• Current RN License, Certified or eligible for certification through ANA national exam as ANP, FNP. If without certification, must pass certification exam within 12 months of hire.
• Approved or eligible for approval by the Minnesota Board of Nursing for prescription writing privileges.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must be able to provide own transportation for local travel. May provide service to patients at multiple clinic locations and/or hospital sites.

PREFERRED:
• One-year experience as ANP, FNP.
• Active member in professional nursing association.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Lifting of infants/children and/or adults may be required. No lifting requirements are identified, but the potential for lifting exists. Performing physical examinations, communication with parents/patients and implementing medical or nursing treatments requires adequate vision, hearing and tactile motor skills. Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently.

MAJOR CHALLENGES:
• Understanding and acceptance of role by staff and HealthPartners members.
• Integration into the HealthPartners provider system.
• Maintaining professional identity within the framework of the care unit team.
• Development / Maximizing of Nurse Practitioner Role.

DECISION MAKING:

• Local 113
• MN Board of Nursing sets the definition for nursing practice and licenses NP practice.
• National Certification Organization ex: ANCC which certifies specialty practice.
• Physician mentor collaboration/Medical Department Leadership

POSITION PURPOSE:
Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. As a primary provider, the Nurse Practitioner (ANP, FNP) provides a source of entry for the patient into the healthcare system through identification and management of healthcare of individuals and families (consistent with description of practice of certifying specialty). Care provided emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention, as well as diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. The nurse practitioner works autonomously as well as in collaboration with his/her physician mentor, according to HP and ICSI Guidelines. Patients are encouraged to be responsible for their own health behavior through education, support and involvement in their plan of care.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
I. Assess the health status of individuals / families as appropriate.

II. Develop and Implement "Plan of Care" in collaboration with patient.

III. Collaborate and coordinate with other health professionals as appropriate.

IV. Maintain and improve professional practice.

I. Assess the health status of individuals / families as appropriate

1. A complete health history is obtained and documented.
2. Patient’s perception of problem is elicited.
3. A complete, accurate physical examination is performed and documented.
4. Appropriate screening and diagnostic tests are ordered and evaluated.
5. A problem list is developed.
6. Wellness and risk factors are identified.
7. Identify variations from norms and diagnose common health problems and diseases.

II. Develop and implement plan of care

1. Sets goals and plans mutually acceptable to patient and provider.
2. Prescribe variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs, including but not limited to medication, nutrition, exercise and traditional nursing treatments.
3. Manage wellness and illness needs according to HP and ICSI Guidelines.
4. Teach and support positive self-care activities including problem solving and selection of treatment alternatives.
5. Provide health counseling and emotional support throughout care.
6. Interventions are chosen which will promote the patient's participation in his/her own care to the greatest possible extent.
7. Evaluate the process and outcome of management plan and modify the plan as appropriate.

III. Collaborate and coordinate with other health professionals as appropriate

1. Discriminate between situations requiring independent management, collaborative management with physician and immediate or further referral.
2. Collaborate with physician when unusual incidents or changes in patient's condition occur.
3. Coordinate care involving other healthcare providers.
4. Make appropriate referrals.
5. Function as a mentor, resource and educator for other staff members.

IV. Maintain and improve professional practice

1. Recommendations for improving care are made.
2. Maintain professional competency by remaining current in continuing education activities.
3. Arrange for periodic meetings with physician mentor.
4. Maintain current licensure and certification.
5. Incorporate current research into practice to improve practice.
6. Participate in peer review activities.
7. Receive yearly performance evaluation.
8. Practice in accordance with national standards of practice.
9. Appropriate documentation of care is done according to HP standards.
10. Participate in appropriate task forces for committees.

Physician Assistant Certified Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:
• Graduate of an accredited formal physician assistant training program.
• Current Minnesota PA license.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Active member in professional PA association preferred.
• Approved or eligible for approval by the Minnesota Board of Medical practice for prescription writing privileges.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must possess body mobility, coordinated dexterity of hands, ears and eyes. Must possess sensory acuity and verbal ability.

POSITION PURPOSE:
Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. Assume delegated medical activities from supervising physician. This may include physical examination, history taking, developing comprehensive medical status reports, formulating a tentative medical diagnosis and initiating therapy under medical supervision.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Document pertinent data in acceptable medical form.
2. Perform or assist in routine laboratory or governing techniques as identified in the supervisory agreement on file with the board of Medical Practice.
3. Treat common childhood diseases.
4. Assist in the follow-up of geriatric disorders referred to you by physicians.
5. Prescribe medications for symptoms and temporary pain relief (if eligible).
6. Perform routine therapeutic procedures (i.e., injections, debridement, foreign body removal from skin surfaces, removal of sutures, casting or splinting of sprains, I & D of superficial skin infections) as identified in the supervisory agreement referenced above.
7. Assist with patient / member health maintenance activities.
8. Assist the physician in instituting emergency measures and treatment.
9. Other activities identified in the supervisory agreement referenced above.]]>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMThttp://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/St_-Paul-Nurse-PractitionerPhysician-Assistant-Certified%2C-Urgent-Care-Float-Job-MN-55101/1530141/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/St_-Paul-Nurse-PractitionerPhysician-Assistant-Certified%2C-Urgent-Care-Float-Job-MN-55101/1530141/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID:: 21640
Department:: CO Urgent Care
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - Como Clinic
Position Type:: Part-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Working every other Sat/Sun: 9a-1p.
Hrs/Pay Period:: 8

Job Description::

Position Title: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Certified Unit: IV
Department: Varies
Reporting Structure: Physician Mentor
Program Direction: Administration: Department Head
Lead NP
Lead Physician
Professional Practice Consulting: Nursing/Reception Administrator
Professional Knowledge: Physician Preceptor
Clinical Skills:
Professional Practice Consulting:
Administration: Clinic Manager and Department Head

Nurse Practitioner Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and formal nurse practitioner program. Masters’ required for candidates graduating after 1992.
• Current RN License, Certified or eligible for certification through ANA national exam as ANP, FNP. If without certification, must pass certification exam within 12 months of hire.
• Approved or eligible for approval by the Minnesota Board of Nursing for prescription writing privileges.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must be able to provide own transportation for local travel. May provide service to patients at multiple clinic locations and/or hospital sites.

PREFERRED:
• One-year experience as ANP, FNP.
• Active member in professional nursing association.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Lifting of infants/children and/or adults may be required. No lifting requirements are identified, but the potential for lifting exists. Performing physical examinations, communication with parents/patients and implementing medical or nursing treatments requires adequate vision, hearing and tactile motor skills. Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently.

MAJOR CHALLENGES:
• Understanding and acceptance of role by staff and HealthPartners members.
• Integration into the HealthPartners provider system.
• Maintaining professional identity within the framework of the care unit team.
• Development / Maximizing of Nurse Practitioner Role.

DECISION MAKING:
• Local 113
• MN Board of Nursing sets the definition for nursing practice and licenses NP practice.
• National Certification Organization ex: ANCC which certifies specialty practice.
• Physician mentor collaboration/Medical Department Leadership

POSITION PURPOSE:
Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. As a primary provider, the Nurse Practitioner (ANP, FNP) provides a source of entry for the patient into the healthcare system through identification and management of healthcare of individuals and families (consistent with description of practice of certifying specialty). Care provided emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention, as well as diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. The nurse practitioner works autonomously as well as in collaboration with his/her physician mentor, according to HP and ICSI Guidelines. Patients are encouraged to be responsible for their own health behavior through education, support and involvement in their plan of care.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
I. Assess the health status of individuals / families as appropriate.

II. Develop and Implement "Plan of Care" in collaboration with patient.

III. Collaborate and coordinate with other health professionals as appropriate.

IV. Maintain and improve professional practice.

I. Assess the health status of individuals / families as appropriate

1. A complete health history is obtained and documented.
2. Patient’s perception of problem is elicited.
3. A complete, accurate physical examination is performed and documented.
4. Appropriate screening and diagnostic tests are ordered and evaluated.
5. A problem list is developed.
6. Wellness and risk factors are identified.
7. Identify variations from norms and diagnose common health problems and diseases.

II. Develop and implement plan of care

1. Sets goals and plans mutually acceptable to patient and provider.
2. Prescribe variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs, including but not limited to medication, nutrition, exercise and traditional nursing treatments.
3. Manage wellness and illness needs according to HP and ICSI Guidelines.
4. Teach and support positive self-care activities including problem solving and selection of treatment alternatives.
5. Provide health counseling and emotional support throughout care.
6. Interventions are chosen which will promote the patient's participation in his/her own care to the greatest possible extent.
7. Evaluate the process and outcome of management plan and modify the plan as appropriate.

III. Collaborate and coordinate with other health professionals as appropriate

1. Discriminate between situations requiring independent management, collaborative management with physician and immediate or further referral.
2. Collaborate with physician when unusual incidents or changes in patient's condition occur.
3. Coordinate care involving other healthcare providers.
4. Make appropriate referrals.
5. Function as a mentor, resource and educator for other staff members.

IV. Maintain and improve professional practice

1. Recommendations for improving care are made.
2. Maintain professional competency by remaining current in continuing education activities.
3. Arrange for periodic meetings with physician mentor.
4. Maintain current licensure and certification.
5. Incorporate current research into practice to improve practice.
6. Participate in peer review activities.
7. Receive yearly performance evaluation.
8. Practice in accordance with national standards of practice.
9. Appropriate documentation of care is done according to HP standards.
10. Participate in appropriate task forces for committees.

Physician Assistant Certified Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:
• Graduate of an accredited formal physician assistant training program.
• Current Minnesota PA license.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Active member in professional PA association preferred.
• Approved or eligible for approval by the Minnesota Board of Medical practice for prescription writing privileges.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must possess body mobility, coordinated dexterity of hands, ears and eyes. Must possess sensory acuity and verbal ability.

POSITION PURPOSE:
Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. Assume delegated medical activities from supervising physician. This may include physical examination, history taking, developing comprehensive medical status reports, formulating a tentative medical diagnosis and initiating therapy under medical supervision.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Document pertinent data in acceptable medical form.
2. Perform or assist in routine laboratory or governing techniques as identified in the supervisory agreement on file with the board of Medical Practice.
3. Treat common childhood diseases.
4. Assist in the follow-up of geriatric disorders referred to you by physicians.
5. Prescribe medications for symptoms and temporary pain relief (if eligible).
6. Perform routine therapeutic procedures (i.e., injections, debridement, foreign body removal from skin surfaces, removal of sutures, casting or splinting of sprains, I & D of superficial skin infections) as identified in the supervisory agreement referenced above.
7. Assist with patient / member health maintenance activities.
8. Assist the physician in instituting emergency measures and treatment.
9. Other activities identified in the supervisory agreement referenced above.]]>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMThttp://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/St_-Paul-Nurse-PractitionerPhysician-Assistant-Certified%2C-Urgent-Care-Float-Job-MN-55101/1530142/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/St_-Paul-Nurse-PractitionerPhysician-Assistant-Certified%2C-Urgent-Care-Float-Job-MN-55101/1530142/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID:: 22431
Department:: DM Operations
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Hours of operation are Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am-8pm. Must be willing to work 1 - 2 evenings per week.
Hrs/Pay Period:: 80

Job Description::

Disease Manager
Job #22431

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

HealthPartners is currently seeking Disease Manager who is an experienced RN in Disease Management for our Core Chronic Programs including: COPD, Asthma, and CHF. This position will provide telephone-based services. If you have excellent communication skills and have the ability to communicate concisely with credibility and confidence, possess excellent assessment skills and have the ability to follow business procedures to accomplish objectives, this could be the position for you! Hours of operation are Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 8:00pm. Candidate must be willing to work 1-2 evenings per week.

The vision at HealthPartners is one of providing exceptional services to the clients we serve. We accomplish this by focusing on our patients and customers, collaborating with our teams and partners working continuously to improve efficient, timely, patient centered healthcare. Within that vision, our mission is to improve the health and care of HealthPartners complex, high-risk members while serving as good stewards of health care resources.

Responsibilities:
• Ensures all activities are member-focused and individualized, resulting in personalized attention to each patient’s unique needs.
• Integrates clinical and psychosocial information for case identification and individual patient assessment to develop action-oriented and time-specific planning and implementation of appropriate interventions.
• Effectively communicates with patients and their families to provide them with a better understanding of their health, health care benefits, and health care system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
• Registered Nurse with current license in the State of Minnesota; BSN preferred.
• 3 years of clinical practice experience as it relates to Chronic Programs.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical practice experience in an acute care setting; minimum of 3 years and/or care management experience and current clinical knowledge.
• Computer skills

HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job ID 22431.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

HealthPartners is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job ID:: 22412
Department:: HSC435 Orthopedics
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - Specialty Center 435
Position Type:: Part-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday 8-5 at Jackson Street Tuesday 7:30-4:30 @ HSC 435 Wednesday 1-5 @ HSC 435 Thursday 7:30-4:30 @ HSC 435
Hrs/Pay Period:: 56

Job Description::

LPN - HealthPartners Specialty Center
job ID’s 22412

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a part time (56 hours every 2 weeks) LPN to work in the Orthopedics department in the HealthPartners specialty Center in St. Paul. The successful candidate will effectively provide a quality level of service to both internal and external customers. The successful candidates will also carry out nursing tasks and medical orders as delegated by physicians and registered nurses to support patient care.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current LPN licensure in Minnesota
• Current CPR certification required within 6 months of hire and maintain.
• One-year full-time employment as a LPN preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skills required
• Good Computer skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Must possess speech, hearing and sight skills to perform the functions of the position. Manual dexterity required. Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently. Proficiency in other languages may be required. Some positions may have lifting requirements.

POSITION PURPOSE:
Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. Effectively provide a quality level of service to both internal and external customers. Carry out nursing tasks and medical orders as delegated by physicians and registered nurses to support patient care.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Nursing Process:

Definition: a licensed practical nurse uses the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) under the supervision of an RN or physician in order to provide continuing healthcare to individuals, families and the community.

1. Identify common and recurring nursing needs of the patient.
2. Recognize the need for and perform routine office procedures and testing in the ambulatory care setting.
3. Assist patients to achieve basic health care goals.
4. Identify patient education needs, provide instruction and refer appropriately.
5. Document observations, actions and patient outcomes.

Performance is up to standard when:

1. Nursing Care:
? Provide safe, accurate and clinically competent direct care to patients and families.
? Recognize patient’s abnormalities or urgent problems and seek appropriate assistance.
? Obtain health history information. Obtain accurate vital signs, recognize and report variances.
? Implement established Group Health Policies and Procedures.
2. Patient Instruction:
? Teach techniques or provide information according to established program.
3. Documentation:
? Accurately and appropriately document procedures and treatment in each patient’s record.
4. Information Processing:
? Appropriately communicate information to other members of the health care team. Provide the patient and family with current and accurate information regarding the procedure and care.
? Perform telephone screening under direction of RN or MD.

Technical and Ethical Competency:

Definition: This includes knowledge, self-direction, accountability and ability to function within Group Health policies, philosophies and procedures.

Performance is up to standard when:

1. Patient Advocacy:
? Assure patients’ rights to privacy, safety and confidentiality.
2. Continuing Education:
? Maintain current practice by obtaining continuing education in relevant practice areas.
? Maintain CPR certification.
3. Utilization of Resources:
? Use time and materials efficiently
4. Goal Determination/Achievement:
? Participate in goal setting and attainment for self, care unit and/or department.

Leadership:

Definition: Leadership is a process through which an LPN affects the action of others through conduct and practice.

Performance is up to standard when:

1. Role Modeling:
? Serve as a catalyst in improving standards of LPN practice.
? Serve as a role model for technical conduct and practice.
? Provide support to professional and technical staff.
? Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, goals and values of Group Health, Inc.
2. Decision-Making/Problem-Solving:
? Solve problems appropriately seeking assistance from members of the healthcare team.
3. Communication Skills:
? Effect positive response from patients and other members of the healthcare team through interpersonal skills.

Organizational Behaviors:

Definition: Organizational behavior is the building and maintaining of solid interdependent relationships within the care unit and throughout Group Health, Inc.

Performance is up to standard when:

1. Participation:
? Show interest in and keeps informed of department and organizational changes within the GHI system.
? Provide honest and constructive input during policy formation. Accept and support final decision.

2. Teamwork:
? Identify and work to resolve problems with other departments and individuals in a constructive manner.
? Focus on solving the problem -- not blaming.
? Effectively share job knowledge with new employees.
? Place team goals above own interests.
? Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Job ID 22412 Schedule (.75)
Monday 8-5 at Jackson Street
Tuesday 7:30-4:30 @ HSC 435
Wednesday 1-5 @ HSC 435
Thursday 7:30-4:30 @ HSC 435

HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job ID 22412.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

EOE]]>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/St_-Paul-LPN-Job-MN-55101/1666659/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/St_-Paul-LPN-Job-MN-55101/1666659/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID:: 22413
Department:: HSC435 Orthopedics
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - Specialty Center 435
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday thru Friday 8-5pm @ HSC 435, 1 hour lunch daily
Hrs/Pay Period:: 80

Job Description::

LPN - HealthPartners Specialty Center
job ID’s 22413

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a full time 56 hours every 2 weeks) LPN to work in the Orthopedics department in the HealthPartners specialty Center in St. Paul. The successful candidate will effectively provide a quality level of service to both internal and external customers. The successful candidates will also carry out nursing tasks and medical orders as delegated by physicians and registered nurses to support patient care.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current LPN licensure in Minnesota
• Current CPR certification required within 6 months of hire and maintain.
• One-year full-time employment as a LPN preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skills required
• Good Computer skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Must possess speech, hearing and sight skills to perform the functions of the position. Manual dexterity required. Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently. Proficiency in other languages may be required. Some positions may have lifting requirements.

POSITION PURPOSE:
Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. Effectively provide a quality level of service to both internal and external customers. Carry out nursing tasks and medical orders as delegated by physicians and registered nurses to support patient care.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Nursing Process:

Definition: a licensed practical nurse uses the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) under the supervision of an RN or physician in order to provide continuing healthcare to individuals, families and the community.

1. Identify common and recurring nursing needs of the patient.
2. Recognize the need for and perform routine office procedures and testing in the ambulatory care setting.
3. Assist patients to achieve basic health care goals.
4. Identify patient education needs, provide instruction and refer appropriately.
5. Document observations, actions and patient outcomes.

Performance is up to standard when:

1. Nursing Care:
? Provide safe, accurate and clinically competent direct care to patients and families.
? Recognize patient’s abnormalities or urgent problems and seek appropriate assistance.
? Obtain health history information. Obtain accurate vital signs, recognize and report variances.
? Implement established Group Health Policies and Procedures.
2. Patient Instruction:
? Teach techniques or provide information according to established program.
3. Documentation:
? Accurately and appropriately document procedures and treatment in each patient’s record.
4. Information Processing:
? Appropriately communicate information to other members of the health care team. Provide the patient and family with current and accurate information regarding the procedure and care.
? Perform telephone screening under direction of RN or MD.

Technical and Ethical Competency:

Definition: This includes knowledge, self-direction, accountability and ability to function within Group Health policies, philosophies and procedures.

Performance is up to standard when:

1. Patient Advocacy:
? Assure patients’ rights to privacy, safety and confidentiality.
2. Continuing Education:
? Maintain current practice by obtaining continuing education in relevant practice areas.
? Maintain CPR certification.
3. Utilization of Resources:
? Use time and materials efficiently
4. Goal Determination/Achievement:
? Participate in goal setting and attainment for self, care unit and/or department.

Leadership:

Definition: Leadership is a process through which an LPN affects the action of others through conduct and practice.

Performance is up to standard when:

1. Role Modeling:
? Serve as a catalyst in improving standards of LPN practice.
? Serve as a role model for technical conduct and practice.
? Provide support to professional and technical staff.
? Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, goals and values of Group Health, Inc.
2. Decision-Making/Problem-Solving:
? Solve problems appropriately seeking assistance from members of the healthcare team.
3. Communication Skills:
? Effect positive response from patients and other members of the healthcare team through interpersonal skills.

Organizational Behaviors:

Definition: Organizational behavior is the building and maintaining of solid interdependent relationships within the care unit and throughout Group Health, Inc.

Performance is up to standard when:

1. Participation:
? Show interest in and keeps informed of department and organizational changes within the GHI system.
? Provide honest and constructive input during policy formation. Accept and support final decision.

2. Teamwork:
? Identify and work to resolve problems with other departments and individuals in a constructive manner.
? Focus on solving the problem -- not blaming.
? Effectively share job knowledge with new employees.
? Place team goals above own interests.
? Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Job ID 22413 Schedule
Monday thru Friday 8-5pm @ HSC 435

HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job ID 22413.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

EOE]]>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/St_-Paul-LPN-Job-MN-55101/1666662/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/St_-Paul-LPN-Job-MN-55101/1666662/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID:: 22246
Department:: Health Plan Case Mgmt
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.
Hrs/Pay Period:: 80

Job Description::

Cancer Care Coordinator
Job ID 22246

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

Due our continued growth we are currently seeking a Cancer Care Coordinator job ID 22246 to join our HealthPartners team. This position will provide support to patients, their families, and physicians in addressing medical and social concerns; educate and empower patients and families to make informed personal health care decisions; and facilitate communication between patient, physician, health plan and community.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Member Focus
• Ensures all activities are member-focused and individualized, resulting in personalized attention to each patient’s unique needs.
• Identifies interventions and resources to assist member reaching personal health related goals.
• Identifies patterns and episodes of care that are predictive of future needs and services.
Integration
• Integrates clinical and psychosocial information for case identification and individual patient assessment to develop action-oriented and time-specific planning and implementation of appropriate interventions.
• Facilitates integration of patient care by encouragement of effective communications between patients, families, providers, health plan and care system programs, and community-based services.
• Adheres to department policy and procedure in daily activities.
Communication
• Effectively communicates with patients and their families to provide them with a better understanding of their health, health care benefits, and health care system.
• Effectively and routinely communicates with patients, families, physicians and health care team members to facilitate successful collaboration resulting in high levels of member/patient/family/provider satisfaction.
• Provides educational information and materials to members to support preference sensitive decisions.
• Provides regular reporting of member outcomes to Disease and Case Management leadership according to defined process.
• Identifies and promptly reports potentially adverse situations to leadership as outlined in department policy and procedure.
• Identifies and promptly reports high cost cases for review and reinsurance.
• Maintains current and accurate documentation and case management files in accordance with Disease and Case Management policy and procedure.
• Maintains confidentiality of information in accordance with department and corporate policies.
Relationships and Team Building
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships within the Disease and Case Management department, with other HealthPartners departments, and with other health team participants.
• Supports other team members in achieving patient centered goals.
• Assists supervisor in maintaining a cohesive team by contributing to a collaborative, respectful, and diverse environment.
• Participates in and contributes to appropriate departmental and/or organizational meetings.
Technology
• Maintains knowledge of and effectively uses automated applications and systems.
• Identifies deficits in technological literacy and seeks appropriate training under guidance of supervisor.
• Maintains maximum individual productivity through proficient use of automated systems.
Personal Development
• Participates in ongoing independent study and education-related professional activities to maintain and increase knowledge in the areas of Case Management, patient care services, and benefit packages for development of effective case management skills.
• Demonstrates responsiveness to and appreciation of constructive feedback and recommendations for personal growth and development.
• Maintains current, active Minnesota nursing licensure.
• May maintain current, active nursing licensure in other states as assigned.
Other Duties
• Willingly participates in various committees, task forces, projects, and quality improvement teams, as needed and assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CURRENT DIMENSION:
• Directly reports to Supervisor, Disease and Case Management.
• Directly manages caseload with anticipation of up to 200 members.
• Interacts with medical, administrative, and front line staff within and outside the organization in order to collaborate on members care.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Registered Nurse with current license in the State of Minnesota, or equivalent; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical practice experience in an acute care setting; minimum of 3 years disease or case management experience; and current clinical knowledge in oncology.
• Demonstrated effective, independent nursing judgment and skills.
• Demonstrated skill and experience in effectively collaborating with care team members, using a high level of expertise in written, oral and interpersonal communication.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of quality improvement, utilization management, benefit plans, fiscal management, and various payment methodologies preferred. Understanding of healthcare and/or HMO industry.
• Demonstrated skill in effective use and management of automated medical management systems.
• Demonstrated flexibility, organization, and appropriate decision-making under challenging situations.
• Basic computer skills

CHALLENGES:
• Maintaining member focus in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Influencing team members and colleagues to work collaboratively in achieving the goals and objectives of the Case Management Program.
• Contributing a positive team building approach as a member of the team, and a global member of the Disease and Case Management Department.

DECISION-MAKING:
• Makes independent decisions within the scope of this position’s accountabilities and determines the need for and the timing of consultation with Disease and Case Management leadership and/or Medical Director.
• Uses professional clinical judgment, organizational knowledge, industry knowledge, and common sense in determining appropriate alternatives for members/patients/families, consulting with leadership and/or Medical Director, when indicated.
• Makes recommendations to leadership regarding policy development needs and/or changes.

HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job ID 22246.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

HealthPartners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.]]>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Cancer-Care-Coordinator-Job-MN-55420/1681467/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Cancer-Care-Coordinator-Job-MN-55420/1681467/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID:: 22092
Department:: Health Plan Case Mgmt
City:: Bloomington, MN
Location:: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
Hrs/Pay Period:: 64

Job Description::

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community, recently helped us become one of the nation’s “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” according to Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.

Because of our continued growth, we are currently seeking a Case Manager to join our HealthPartners team. This position will be responsible to provide support to patients, their families, and physicians in addressing medical and social concerns; educate and empower patients and families to make informed personal health care decisions; and facilitate communication between patient, physician, health plan and community.

Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to):
• Ensures all activities are member-focused and individualized, resulting in personalized attention to each patient’s unique needs
• Integrates clinical and psychosocial information for case identification and individual patient assessment to develop action-oriented and time-specific planning and implementation of appropriate interventions
• Facilitates integration of patient care by encouragement of effective communications between patients, families, providers, health plan and care system programs, and community-based services
• Adheres to department policy and procedure in daily activities
• Coordinates service coverage with appropriate funding sources when indicated
• Works with Supervisor, Case Management, Government Programs department and Member Services department to ensure compliance with Medicare requirements and regulations
• Effectively and routinely communicates with patients and their families to provide them with a better understanding of their health, health care benefits, and health care system
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:
• Registered Nurse with current license in the State of Minnesota, Wisconsin preferred, or equivalent
• BSN preferred
• Minimum of 3 years clinical practice experience in an acute care setting; minimum of 3 years relevant utilization review, discharge planning, or case management experience; and current clinical knowledge
• Demonstrated effective, independent nursing judgment and skills
• Demonstrated working knowledge of quality improvement, utilization management, benefit plans, fiscal management, and various payment methodologies preferred. Understanding of healthcare and/or HMO industry

HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job ID 22092.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

HealthPartners is an Equal Opportunity Employer]]>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMThttp://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Case-Manager-%28_80-fte%29-Job-MN-55420/1649792/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Case-Manager-%28_80-fte%29-Job-MN-55420/1649792/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID:: 22495
Department:: Neurosurgery
City:: St. Paul, MN
Location:: HP - Specialty Center 401
Position Type:: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:: TBD
Hrs/Pay Period:: 80

Job Description::

Nurse Practitioner Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and formal nurse practitioner program. Masters’ required for candidates graduating after 1992.
• Current RN License, Certified or eligible for certification through ANA national exam as ANP, FNP. If without certification, must pass certification exam within 12 months of hire.
• Approved or eligible for approval by the Minnesota Board of Nursing for prescription writing privileges.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must be able to provide own transportation for local travel. May provide service to patients at multiple clinic locations and/or hospital sites.

PREFERRED:

• One-year experience as ANP, FNP.
• Active member in professional nursing association.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Lifting of infants/children and/or adults may be required. No lifting requirements are identified, but the potential for lifting exists. Performing physical examinations, communication with parents/patients and implementing medical or nursing treatments requires adequate vision, hearing and tactile motor skills. Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently.

MAJOR CHALLENGES:

• Understanding and acceptance of role by staff and HealthPartners members.
• Integration into the HealthPartners provider system.
• Maintaining professional identity within the framework of the care unit team.
• Development / Maximizing of Nurse Practitioner Role.

DECISION MAKING:

• Local 113
• MN Board of Nursing sets the definition for nursing practice and licenses NP practice.
• National Certification Organization ex: ANCC which certifies specialty practice.
• Physician mentor collaboration/Medical Department Leadership

POSITION PURPOSE:

Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. As a primary provider, the Nurse Practitioner (ANP, FNP) provides a source of entry for the patient into the healthcare system through identification and management of healthcare of individuals and families (consistent with description of practice of certifying specialty). Care provided emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention, as well as diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. The nurse practitioner works autonomously as well as in collaboration with his/her physician mentor, according to HP and ICSI Guidelines. Patients are encouraged to be responsible for their own health behavior through education, support and involvement in their plan of care.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

I. Assess the health status of individuals / families as appropriate.

II. Develop and Implement "Plan of Care" in collaboration with patient.

III. Collaborate and coordinate with other health professionals as appropriate.

IV. Maintain and improve professional practice.

I. Assess the health status of individuals / families as appropriate

1. A complete health history is obtained and documented.
2. Patient’s perception of problem is elicited.
3. A complete, accurate physical examination is performed and documented.
4. Appropriate screening and diagnostic tests are ordered and evaluated.
5. A problem list is developed.
6. Wellness and risk factors are identified.
7. Identify variations from norms and diagnose common health problems and diseases.

II. Develop and implement plan of care

1. Sets goals and plans mutually acceptable to patient and provider.
2. Prescribe variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs, including but not limited to medication, nutrition, exercise and traditional nursing treatments.
3. Manage wellness and illness needs according to HP and ICSI Guidelines.
4. Teach and support positive self-care activities including problem solving and selection of treatment alternatives.
5. Provide health counseling and emotional support throughout care.
6. Interventions are chosen which will promote the patient's participation in his/her own care to the greatest possible extent.
7. Evaluate the process and outcome of management plan and modify the plan as appropriate.

III. Collaborate and coordinate with other health professionals as appropriate

1. Discriminate between situations requiring independent management, collaborative management with physician and immediate or further referral.
2. Collaborate with physician when unusual incidents or changes in patient's condition occur.
3. Coordinate care involving other healthcare providers.
4. Make appropriate referrals.
5. Function as a mentor, resource and educator for other staff members.

IV. Maintain and improve professional practice

1. Recommendations for improving care are made.
2. Maintain professional competency by remaining current in continuing education activities.
3. Arrange for periodic meetings with physician mentor.
4. Maintain current licensure and certification.
5. Incorporate current research into practice to improve practice.
6. Participate in peer review activities.
7. Receive yearly performance evaluation.
8. Practice in accordance with national standards of practice.
9. Appropriate documentation of care is done according to HP standards.
10. Participate in appropriate task forces for committees.

Physician Assistant Certified Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• Graduate of an accredited formal physician assistant training program.
• Current Minnesota PA license.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Active member in professional PA association preferred.
• Approved or eligible for approval by the Minnesota Board of Medical practice for prescription writing privileges.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must possess body mobility, coordinated dexterity of hands, ears and eyes. Must possess sensory acuity and verbal ability.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. Assume delegated medical activities from supervising physician. This may include physical examination, history taking, developing comprehensive medical status reports, formulating a tentative medical diagnosis and initiating therapy under medical supervision.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Document pertinent data in acceptable medical form.
2. Perform or assist in routine laboratory or governing techniques as identified in the supervisory agreement on file with the board of Medical Practice.
3. Treat common childhood diseases.
4. Assist in the follow-up of geriatric disorders referred to you by physicians.
5. Prescribe medications for symptoms and temporary pain relief (if eligible).
6. Perform routine therapeutic procedures (i.e., injections, debridement, foreign body removal from skin surfaces, removal of sutures, casting or splinting of sprains, I & D of superficial skin infections) as identified in the supervisory agreement referenced above.
7. Assist with patient / member health maintenance activities.
8. Assist the physician in instituting emergency measures and treatment.
9. Other activities identified in the supervisory agreement referenced above.

Additional Information

High adaptability to situations working with various surgeons and their teams, and OR First Assist skills and experience in spine and/or neurosurgical surgery is preferred. This position's schedule may include the possibility for evening and overnight rotations and potential call responsibility in the future.

Contact Sandy Lachman for more information at sandy.j.lachman@healthpartners.com.

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