Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Unit Chief to the Inpatient Psychiatry department at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi. Jacobi, located in the Bronx, accommodates more than 325,000 outpatient visits, more than 100,000 emergency room visits and more than 20,000 inpatient admissions annually. The hospital is renowned for The Trauma Center, staffed to treat any traumatic injury or illness, the fully accredited Breast Health Center, and The Burn Center, with more than 40 years of work in burn care. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Albert Einstein Medical College. The Department of Psychiatry has 89 adult acute inpatient beds, a CPEP, a Consultation-Liaison Service, an Adult Ambulatory Practice, and a Community-Based Assertive Community Treatment Program. The department employs evidenced-based best practices in providing the highest quality care to its patients, in a patient-centered approach that is respectful of their individuality, culture, and community. The Unit Chief collaborates with a robust interdisciplinary treatment team, including nurses, psychologists, clinical pharmacists, social workers, licensed creative arts therapists, and peer counselors to oversee daily operations of an Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit.

The Mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff. 

NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.
 

Oversee Unit Clinical Structure

Establish and oversee interdisciplinary teams and team meetings Ensure that community meetings and other therapeutic groups take place as scheduled Participate in Behavioral Codes on the unit, providing leadership to the staff and patient community Participate in Medical Codes on the unit until the Code Team arrives

Provide Direct Patient Care

Provide direct care for a case load of patients on the unit, including appropriate and timely documentation

Monitor Patient Care

Work with all teams on the unit to monitor length of stay and appropriate dispositions, particularly ensuring that: Patients who are refusing medications are taken to court promptly Patients who have reached their 18th day are referred for state hospitalization for continuing treatment Patients who would benefit from AOT are referred promptly Other potential barriers to discharge are identified and solved for Work with the medical-consultation team ensure that medical problems are properly identified and managed Ensure that legal statuses are up to date and accurate Provide clinical consultation to teams on your unit Assist and supervise unit psychiatrists and nurse practitioners as needed Monitor the need for psychiatrist assessments and other components of applications of aftercare, in such applications for appropriate housing, residential placements and state referrals Participates and conducts inter-disciplinary case discussions (tier reviews) of complex cases as per policy

Chart Completion

Monitor medical records for timely completion and clinical accuracy

Performance Improvement, Quality Assurance and Risk Management

Participate in Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance activities, including chart reviews. Educates unit staff members on Performance Improvement, Quality Assurance activities, indicators, etc. and be able to help the unit improve if their performance is below the mean for the service In collaboration with risk management reviews major incidents on the inpatient unit Monitor the use of emergency procedures including: restraints, manual holds, and emergency IM medications

Coverage

In partnership with the Medical Director of Acute Inpatient Services, ensure that there is adequate psychiatric coverage on the unit at all times, including staff vacations

Regulatory Activities

Assist in the preparation for surveys Maintain awareness of the standards for certification by the various regulatory agencies including NY Office of Mental Health and The Joint Commission

Utilization management

Work with the UM department to conduct MD to MD reviews and participate in any appeals to ensure authorization of inpatient stays Maintains focus on key strategic priorities including patient experience, access to care, increased market share, and improving financial stability Visa sponsorship will be considered for this position