Clinician, Elder Life Program Req #: 0000189052
Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department: Elder Life Program
Location: Williamson Street, 235 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

Job Overview:

The Clinician oversees daily operations of the Hospital Acquired Delirium Prevention Program. This includes screening and enrolling patients into the program, orienting patients and families to the program and assigning appropriate intervention protocols, developing and overseeing implementation of appropriate staff and Intervention Assistant assignments for patients, assuming direct responsibility for the Orientation Protocol, Therapeutic Activities Protocol, Early Mobilization and Sleep Enhancement Protocol, assisting with recruitment, screening and placement of program volunteers, and training and retention of program volunteers.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelors degree in Human Services or Healthcare related fieldOne to three years of working in a related positionBilingual in English and Spanish Program development and training skills

Preferred:

Experience working with elderly individuals

Scheduling Requirements:

Shift working, 8:00 4:00pm each dayMonday-FridayFT

Essential Functions:

Participate in daily unit-based Multidisciplinary Care Coordination Rounds and review CAM scoring for program eligible patientsDaily screening and enrollment of appropriate patients into programScreening procedure includes medical record review, patient and/or family interview and nurse interviewOrient patients and families to the programDevelop and initiate individualized care plans using predetermined intervention protocolsProvide appropriate equipmentUpdate care plan as needed based on patients' needs and outcomesNotify nursing staff and other appropriate staff of enrollment statusImplement intervention protocols by assigning patient-appropriate activities to the volunteersPerform regular evaluations of all patients to track progress, respond to patient care needs, and update care planMonitor and record adherence of all protocols and program outcome variablesEstablish and address reasons for non-adherence and implement changes to improve servicesDistribute, collect and collate results of Patient Satisfaction SurveysProvide IA with appropriate patient care assignments each shiftProvide routine supervision and support of IA, with ongoing feedbackCoordinate and direct IA Training programPerform quarterly Quality Assurance measurements on IA interventions to assure interventions are correctly and consistently implementedCoordinate IA schedule, arranging optimal patient coverageCoordinate with Case Management and Social Work staff regarding patient's possible barriers to safe dischargeWhen appropriate, educate patients and families regarding community resources availableProvide community education programs about prevention of hospital-acquired delirium and the program at venue appropriate locationsRecord and monitor adherence of all interventionsGenerate progress reports as neededPurchase and secure all program equipmentMaintain tracking records of all equipment while in patient useMaintain cleanliness and working condition of all equipmentDocument expenditures for supplies and activitiesCollaborate with the Volunteer Services Department to establish a training

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer