<h3>Job Description</h3>
Description:
Title: Clinical Lead Care Manager - ECM
Base Salary Range: $131,461-$152,315 plus benefits
FTE: Part-Time Non-Exempt (16-20 Hours)

Responsibilities: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinical Lead Care Manager to join our Enhanced Care Management Program. As the Clinical Lead Care Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating care management activities, ensuring the delivery of effective and efficient healthcare services to our patients. This role requires a combination of clinical expertise, patient advocacy, and a passion for improving patient outcomes.

<ul>
<li>Care Coordination: Coordinate and facilitate care for patients with complex medical needs, ensuring seamless transitions between healthcare providers and settings.</li>
<li>Patient Advocacy: Advocate for patients' needs and collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to address barriers to care and improve patient outcomes.</li>
<li>Quality Improvement: Collaborate with the ECM Administrator to develop and implement initiatives that enhance the quality and efficiency of care management services.</li>
<li>Training and Development: Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities for care management staff to ensure competence and compliance with program goals of health promotion and connection to clinic. </li>
<li>Documentation in NextGen EHR System: Ensure accurate and timely documentation of client interactions in the NextGen Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, maintaining compliance with LA Care, Health Net and Molina Healthcare reporting standards. </li>
<li>Health Promotion Material Development: Source, create, and disseminate health promotion materials for Lead Care Managers to distribute to program members. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure materials align with evidence-based practices and cultural competence.</li>
<li>Willingness and ability to manage a small caseload (1-10) of high-needs clients as needed. </li>
</ul>
Education and Knowledge:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in nursing, social work, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. </li>
<li>Knowledge of or willingness to learn LA Care, Health Net, and Molina Healthcare reporting requirements for clinical oversight. </li>
<li>Must have a minimum 1-3 years experience in a community clinic or FQHC setting</li>
<li>Experience working with patients with limited literacy and from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.</li>
<li>Bilingual and Bi-literate Spanish/English required.</li>
</ul>
Licensure and Certifications
<ul>
<li>·Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMH-NP) or PMH Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMH-CNS) or Advanced Practice Nurse or Nutritionist or Social Worker. </li>
</ul>
Top benefits or perks: As a team member at South Central Family Health Center, you’ll enjoy competitive wages and generous benefits:
<ul>
<li>Benefits: Health care, dental, life Insurance</li>
<li>403 (b) Retirement plan</li>
<li>Education Reimbursement Career development: Entry-level employees have opportunities to work in management, HR or other areas of the company.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:

Clinical Lead Care Manager - ECM

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Clinical Practice Educator
Critical Care and Emergency Department
Position Summary
The Clinical Practice Educator is responsible for developing and maintaining the clinical skills of the nursing staff. The Clinical Practice Educator shall use sound nursing theory, and evidence-based practices to guide education activities; participate in advancing professional development for direct patient care staff by assisting with developing a Nursing Professional Practice Committee (including sub committees: clinical practice, research, leadership, professionalism, quality, education, and patient safety); collaborate with Nursing Directors and Managers to identify the clinical practice education needs of direct patient care staff; and be responsible for developing and implementing strategic education plans. This position reports to the Chief Nursing Officer or her/his designee.
This position requires educating staff and validating their clinical knowledge and skill sets to provide care to outpatients of all age groups and inpatients (e.g., adult, geriatric, and elderly patients).
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES  VALUE ADDED – INCREASES WORTH OF SERVICE TO MISSION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
<ol>
<li>Participates in marketing activities of the Hospital including but not limited to committees/task forces, speaking engagements, conducting tours, Hospital sponsored health fairs.</li>
<li>Participates in staff recognition activities in ways that reward behaviors reflecting positively on Mission Community Hospital.</li>
<li>Serves as an active participant in departmental, interdepartmental, multi-department or house-wide process improvement forums/task forces/committees.</li>
<li>Offers and implements solutions to challenges/problems.</li>
<li>Assists with development-related activities including fund raising programs &amp; activities.</li>
<li>Participates in departmental activities / projects and contributes recommendations and/or assists in implementing new or revised processes/procedures that improve work efficiency and/or enhanced service.</li>
</ol>
<ol>
<li>Independently identified departmental work to be done and/or coworkers needing assistance (beyond regular job responsibilities) and actively assists with projects.</li>
<li>Participates in activities that contribute to professional growth and development in ways that enhance value to the organization.</li>
</ol>
LEADERSHIP
<ol>
<li>Assists staff and other patient care team members in completing care efficiently, effectively, and safely.</li>
<li>Utilizes and role models participant decision-making.                            </li>
<li>Provides coaching and supervision when clinical practice knowledge deficits are identified.</li>
</ol>
 LEADERSHIP (continued)
<ol>
<li>Is continuously aware of changing priorities and resource availability and proactively removes roadblocks and prevents problems.</li>
<li>Utilizes competent interpersonal skills and conflict resolution technique.</li>
<li>Assures appropriate completion/documentation of unit logs, quality control measure, and participates with performance improvement activities/projects.</li>
<li>Role models and fosters high quality and continuous excellence in patient care.</li>
<li>Promotes an environment in which the patient care team is motivated to work cooperatively toward common outcomes.</li>
<li>Role models and assures compliance by patient care team members with hospital clinical practice policies and procedures, standards of patient care, hospital accreditation, and regulatory standards.</li>
<li>Precepts/mentors new hires, new grads, float staff, novice and experienced staff, and registry personnel to promote clinical practice excellence and quality patient care.  </li>
<li>Participates actively on the Clinical Practice Council and other patient care and safety councils/committees/task forces as requested.</li>
</ol>
Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently Educate Clinical Staff to perform tasks and procedures according to scope of practice and hospital policy and procedure.
<ol>
<li>Assumes direct patient care preceptor role when orienting and validating nurse competencies.    </li>
<li>Assesses the competency of new nursing employees upon hire and plans and coordinates their clinical practice orientation in collaboration with Nursing Directors/Managers. Determines when staff orientation is complete.</li>
<li>Develops and coordinates new hire and annual competency assessment program for nursing. </li>
<li>Oversees the preceptor and nurse residency program activities.     </li>
<li>Coordinates and participates with Nursing Directors/Managers the documentation of new hire and annual competency assessments of the staff.</li>
<li>Conducts educational clinical practice needs assessments, develops education calendar and recruits/encourages staff attendance.</li>
<li>Teaches a minimum of two (2) CEU approved courses/in-services a month.</li>
<li>Plans and presents, in collaboration with Nursing Directors/Managers, a minimum of two (2) “mini” in-services on each unit each month including but not limited to presentations, literature reviews, video’s, coaching staff, etc.</li>
<li>Make clinical practice rounds and interacts with staff on patient care units; on all shifts; including at least one weekend a month with specific learning objectives.</li>
<li>Develops staff scientific knowledge of evidence-based practices, critical thinking skills, time management skills, decision making skills, technical skills, and customer service skills.</li>
<li>Develops staff clinical competencies by educating, mentoring, and role modeling.</li>
<li>Guides the performance of consistent standards of practice by nurses and other care givers and ensure the same standards of care, regardless of setting.</li>
</ol>
<ol>
<li>Develops the staff so that they contribute to the patient’s recovery and increases the value of the staff through assisting with their professional growth.</li>
<li>Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently educate clinical staff to perform tasks and procedures according to their scope of practice and hospital policy and procedures.</li>
<li>Participates in the evaluation of staff performance and clinical practice education needs.</li>
<li>Assesses complex patients, assists the assigned nurse in planning patient care, and reviews nurse competency progress on a regular basis.</li>
<li>Serves as a resource for staff caring for patients by clarifying standards of care and scope of clinical practice. </li>
<li>Shadows staff to ensure clinical practice policies and procedures is followed. </li>
</ol>
<ol>
<li>Ensures staff receives required training and education prior to initial equipment use.               </li>
<li>Educates staff to use equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s operating instructions.</li>
<li>Assumes other work related responsivities as assigned.  </li>
</ol>
QUALIFICATIONS
General Requirements
<ul>
<li>Current California RN license </li>
<li>Minimum nursing degree required: Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) </li>
<li>Preferred nursing degree:  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)</li>
<li>BCLS</li>
<li>ACLS</li>
<li>CCRN preferred</li>
<li>Certified Nurse Specialist (CNS) preferred </li>
<li>Minimum three years current acute nursing experience </li>
<li>Minimum two years current clinical education experience </li>
</ul>
Physical Demand Analysis
<ol>
<li>Physical Requirements:</li>
</ol>
Ability to negotiate physical environment safely.
<ol>
<li>Visual Requirements:</li>
</ol>
Ability to translate and understand written communications and negotiate physical environment safely.
<ol>
<li>Hearing Requirements:</li>
</ol>
Ability to understand and translate auditory communications.
<ol>
<li>Working Conditions:</li>
</ol>
Office working conditions: Usual and customary patient care areas. Use safety precautions according to hospital policy and procedure.

Clinical Practice Educator Critical Care and Emergency Department

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Clinical Practice Educator
Behavioral Health Unit
Position Summary
The Clinical Practice Educator is responsible for developing and maintaining the clinical skills of the nursing staff. The Clinical Practice Educator shall use sound nursing theory, and evidence-based practices to guide education activities; participate in advancing professional development for direct patient care staff by assisting with developing a Nursing Professional Practice Committee (including sub committees: clinical practice, research, leadership, professionalism, quality, education, and patient safety); collaborate with Nursing Directors and Managers to identify the clinical practice education needs of direct patient care staff; and be responsible for developing and implementing strategic education plans. This position reports to the Chief Nursing Officer or her/his designee.
This position requires educating staff and validating their clinical knowledge and skill sets to provide care to outpatients of all age groups and inpatients (e.g., adult, geriatric, and elderly patients).
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES  VALUE ADDED – INCREASES WORTH OF SERVICE TO MISSION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
<ol>
<li>Participates in marketing activities of the Hospital including but not limited to committees/task forces, speaking engagements, conducting tours, Hospital sponsored health fairs.</li>
<li>Participates in staff recognition activities in ways that reward behaviors reflecting positively on Mission Community Hospital.</li>
<li>Serves as an active participant in departmental, interdepartmental, multi-department or house-wide process improvement forums/task forces/committees.</li>
<li>Offers and implements solutions to challenges/problems.</li>
<li>Assists with development-related activities including fund raising programs &amp; activities.</li>
<li>Participates in departmental activities / projects and contributes recommendations and/or assists in implementing new or revised processes/procedures that improve work efficiency and/or enhanced service.</li>
</ol>
<ol>
<li>Independently identified departmental work to be done and/or coworkers needing assistance (beyond regular job responsibilities) and actively assists with projects.</li>
<li>Participates in activities that contribute to professional growth and development in ways that enhance value to the organization.</li>
</ol>
LEADERSHIP
<ol>
<li>Assists staff and other patient care team members in completing care efficiently, effectively, and safely.</li>
<li>Utilizes and role models participant decision-making.                            </li>
<li>Provides coaching and supervision when clinical practice knowledge deficits are identified.</li>
</ol>
 LEADERSHIP (continued)
<ol>
<li>Is continuously aware of changing priorities and resource availability and proactively removes roadblocks and prevents problems.</li>
<li>Utilizes competent interpersonal skills and conflict resolution technique.</li>
<li>Assures appropriate completion/documentation of unit logs, quality control measure, and participates with performance improvement activities/projects.</li>
<li>Role models and fosters high quality and continuous excellence in patient care.</li>
<li>Promotes an environment in which the patient care team is motivated to work cooperatively toward common outcomes.</li>
<li>Role models and assures compliance by patient care team members with hospital clinical practice policies and procedures, standards of patient care, hospital accreditation, and regulatory standards.</li>
<li>Precepts/mentors new hires, new grads, float staff, novice and experienced staff, and registry personnel to promote clinical practice excellence and quality patient care.  </li>
<li>Participates actively on the Clinical Practice Council and other patient care and safety councils/committees/task forces as requested.</li>
</ol>
Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently Educate Clinical Staff to perform tasks and procedures according to scope of practice and hospital policy and procedure.
<ol>
<li>Assumes direct patient care preceptor role when orienting and validating nurse competencies.    </li>
<li>Assesses the competency of new nursing employees upon hire and plans and coordinates their clinical practice orientation in collaboration with Nursing Directors/Managers. Determines when staff orientation is complete.</li>
<li>Develops and coordinates new hire and annual competency assessment program for nursing. </li>
<li>Oversees the preceptor and nurse residency program activities.     </li>
<li>Coordinates and participates with Nursing Directors/Managers the documentation of new hire and annual competency assessments of the staff.</li>
<li>Conducts educational clinical practice needs assessments, develops education calendar and recruits/encourages staff attendance.</li>
<li>Teaches a minimum of two (2) CEU approved courses/in-services a month.</li>
<li>Plans and presents, in collaboration with Nursing Directors/Managers, a minimum of two (2) “mini” in-services on each unit each month including but not limited to presentations, literature reviews, video’s, coaching staff, etc.</li>
<li>Make clinical practice rounds and interacts with staff on patient care units; on all shifts; including at least one weekend a month with specific learning objectives.</li>
<li>Develops staff scientific knowledge of evidence-based practices, critical thinking skills, time management skills, decision making skills, technical skills, and customer service skills.</li>
<li>Develops staff clinical competencies by educating, mentoring, and role modeling.</li>
<li>Guides the performance of consistent standards of practice by nurses and other care givers and ensure the same standards of care, regardless of setting.</li>
</ol>
<ol>
<li>Develops the staff so that they contribute to the patient’s recovery and increases the value of the staff through assisting with their professional growth.</li>
<li>Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently educate clinical staff to perform tasks and procedures according to their scope of practice and hospital policy and procedures.</li>
<li>Participates in the evaluation of staff performance and clinical practice education needs.</li>
<li>Assesses complex patients, assists the assigned nurse in planning patient care, and reviews nurse competency progress on a regular basis.</li>
<li>Serves as a resource for staff caring for patients by clarifying standards of care and scope of clinical practice. </li>
<li>Shadows staff to ensure clinical practice policies and procedures is followed. </li>
</ol>
<ol>
<li>Ensures staff receives required training and education prior to initial equipment use.               </li>
<li>Educates staff to use equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s operating instructions.</li>
<li>Assumes other work related responsivities as assigned.  </li>
</ol>
QUALIFICATIONS
General Requirements
<ul>
<li>Current California RN license </li>
<li>Minimum nursing degree required: Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) </li>
<li>Preferred nursing degree:  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)</li>
<li>BCLS</li>
<li>ACLS</li>
<li>CCRN preferred</li>
<li>Certified Nurse Specialist (CNS) preferred </li>
<li>Minimum three years current acute nursing experience </li>
<li>Minimum two years current clinical education experience </li>
</ul>
Physical Demand Analysis
<ol>
<li>Physical Requirements:</li>
</ol>
Ability to negotiate physical environment safely.
<ol>
<li>Visual Requirements:</li>
</ol>
Ability to translate and understand written communications and negotiate physical environment safely.
<ol>
<li>Hearing Requirements:</li>
</ol>
Ability to understand and translate auditory communications.
<ol>
<li>Working Conditions:</li>
</ol>
Office working conditions: Usual and customary patient care areas. Use safety precautions according to hospital policy and procedure.

Clinical Practice Educator Behavioral Health Unit

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Salary: $200 for the initial Evaluation 
Job Description: 
Constellation Health is looking for a compassionate and empathetic Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) to work in our palliative/hospice program. This role will involve providing care in patient's homes and as well as in different facilities in the area.

Responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Performs a comprehensive assessment and coordinates the plan of care with all disciplines associated with patient's needs, including family and primary caregivers.</li>
<li>Observe, evaluate and report on the patient's physical and emotional status to the nursing supervisor and the attending physician whenever change occurs.</li>
<li>Provides skilled nursing care including administration of medications and treatments as prescribed in physician's plan of care for patients in their home setting.</li>
<li>Participates in weekly Interdisciplinary Team Meetings, providing updates on patient's physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual status.</li>
<li>Maintains and processes all documentation in compliance with agency standards</li>
<li>Will utilize computer based documentation system and submit all required clinical documentation, time records and other required information in required time frame.</li>
<li>May act as a liaison with institutions to promote continuity of care as the patient moves from level of care to another.</li>
<li>May participate in community activities as a representative of the agency.</li>
<li>May perform other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>

Qualifications: 
<ul>
<li> Master’s degree, post-masters certificate, or doctoral degree in nursing from a university accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).</li>
<li> Current license to practice nursing in the state where the hospice program operates.</li>
<li> Current National Board Certification from ANCC or AANP as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Nurse Practitioner (NP).</li>
<li> Experience in hospice or palliative care, clinical oncology, geriatrics, intensive care or community and family health preferred.</li>
<li> Palliative care certification (NBCHPN) or hospice certification (ACHPN®) preferred.</li>
<li> Full participation in and completion of initial credentialing must be accomplished; additionally, subsequent re-credentialing will be accomplished every two years.</li>
</ul>

Why Work For Us:
*Certified as a Great Place to Work For in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023*

*One of the Top 25 Places to Work For in Healthcare in the US*

Constellation is a family-owned, family-centered organization that has remained true to our commitment to providing the best patient experience and the highest quality outcomes. We believe this is accomplished by ensuring that everyone we connect with feels valued, trusted, and heard.

We are part of a diverse network of post-acute providers that offer support and resources needed to address a wide range of circumstances and conditions. We also rely heavily on the expertise of our own talented team, who continue to look for ways to implement innovative technologies, processes, and solutions to improve patient experiences and satisfaction. The growth and success we have seen over the last 5 years reflect our commitment to our founding principles, as well as our ability to adapt to change while continuing to treat people like they are family.

With our support, your passion, and our combined commitment, we can provide a level of patient care worth bragging about. Many clinicians have come to work for us from a variety of areas and have embarked on the next chapter of their professional journey, with great results. Don't wait and start your journey by applying today!

*Apply today and take your place among the stars with Constellation!

Nurse Practitioner

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Bonus based on performance</li>
<li>Competitive salary</li>
<li>Dental insurance</li>
<li>Flexible schedule</li>
<li>Health insurance</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>Signing bonus</li>
<li>Training &amp; development</li>
</ul>
Benefits/Perks
<ul>
<li>Competitive Compensation</li>
<li>Great Work Environment</li>
<li>Career Advancement Opportunities</li>
<li></li>
</ul>
Job Summary We are seeking a licensed Mental Health Professional to join our administrative team as a Treatment Director! In this role, you will diagnose and treat psychological disorders, teach communication skills, assist clients in addressing dysfunctional behaviors, and guide them through crises. You will also see the day to day operations of the program and supervise staff.Dental insurance
<ul>
<li>Careers Advancement Opportunities</li>
<li>Flexible Scheduling</li>
<li>Competitive Compensation</li>
<li>Dental insurance</li>
<li>Health insurance</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>Vision insurance</li>
</ul>
If you are an experienced professional passionate about providing high-quality care and mental health solutions, we want to hear from you!
SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION 1. Implements and enforces all policies and procedures pertaining to the agencys mental health services; stay current on changing policies, laws, and requirements for all mental health programs; and assures Federal and State regulations are being followed. 2. Meets regularly with the CEO to share information regarding mental health services and review employee performance related to their clinical care of clients. 3. Participate in regular meetings with team, operations, and management. 4. Actively seeks out and provides education and outreach opportunities. 5. Public Relations/Networking/Liaison 6. Responsible for the reputation and public image of the agency 7. Develop and maintain positive working relationships within the community. 8. Refer clients to other professionals as needed. 9. Communicate with other providers involved in mental health services. Maintain continued education on community resources. 10. Have knowledge of all agency programs 11. Promote creative problem solving and collaborative person-centered services by facilitating regular staff meetings and provide clinical consultation to staff. 12. Plan for and train staff on clinical issues 13. Reviews all clinical paperwork (e.g. Functional Assessments, Treatment/Service Plans, external Diagnostic Assessments) 14. Conduct and write diagnostic assessments and interpretive summaries. 15. Be available in the office or by phone for staff consultation. 16. Provide psychotherapy to adults through individual, couple, group, and/or family. 17. Make referrals, coordinate services, monitor and evaluate the delivery of services. 18. Provide Community Based Services. 19. Provide services in various billable locations. 20. Maintain professional relationships with individuals we support, employees, DHS, counties, and other community providers. 21. Create professional reports. 22. Handle crisis situations and provide direction to staff when necessary. 23. Identify client needs and treatment plan goals 24. Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
<ul>
<li>Qualified as a Mental Health Professional under the requirements of the Department of Human Services (DHS) with a Masters degree in one of the behavioral sciences or a related field, and licensed as one of the following:
<ul>
<li>Licensed Psychologist (LP), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), or is a Psychiatric or Osteopathic Physician, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, or is working on a clinical license.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>A willingness and ability to work with clients receiving intensive residential treatment services (IRTS).</li>
<li>Comprehensive knowledge of the Department of Human Services requirements, policies and procedures for IRTS and 245I statues.</li>
<li>Thorough skill reading, writing and conducting diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.</li>
<li>Willingness to be trained in and implement restrictive procedures within the guidelines of 245I statues.</li>
<li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships students.</li>
<li>Ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.</li>
<li>Ability to work as an effective member of a team with staff, clients, clinical providers, and the community through the building and maintaining of collaborative and positive relationships.</li>
<li>Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication that is maintained during high-stress and crisis situations.</li>
<li>General skill operating standard office equipment and applicable hardware and software.</li>
</ul>

Treatment Director

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Salary: $200 for the initial Evaluation 
Job Description: 
Constellation Health is looking for a compassionate and empathetic Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) to work in our palliative/hospice program. This role will involve providing care in patient's homes and as well as in different facilities in the area.

Responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Performs a comprehensive assessment and coordinates the plan of care with all disciplines associated with patient's needs, including family and primary caregivers.</li>
<li>Observe, evaluate and report on the patient's physical and emotional status to the nursing supervisor and the attending physician whenever change occurs.</li>
<li>Provides skilled nursing care including administration of medications and treatments as prescribed in physician's plan of care for patients in their home setting.</li>
<li>Participates in weekly Interdisciplinary Team Meetings, providing updates on patient's physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual status.</li>
<li>Maintains and processes all documentation in compliance with agency standards</li>
<li>Will utilize computer based documentation system and submit all required clinical documentation, time records and other required information in required time frame.</li>
<li>May act as a liaison with institutions to promote continuity of care as the patient moves from level of care to another.</li>
<li>May participate in community activities as a representative of the agency.</li>
<li>May perform other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>

Qualifications: 
<ul>
<li> Master’s degree, post-masters certificate, or doctoral degree in nursing from a university accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)</li>
<li> Current license to practice nursing in the state of New Hampshire and/or Maine where the hospice program operates</li>
<li> Current National Board Certification from ANCC or AANP as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)</li>
<li> Experience in hospice or palliative care, clinical oncology, geriatrics, intensive care or community and family health preferred.</li>
<li> Palliative care certification (NBCHPN) or hospice certification (ACHPN®) preferred.</li>
<li> Full participation in and completion of initial credentialing must be accomplished; additionally, subsequent re-credentialing will be accomplished every two years</li>
</ul>

Why Work For Us:
*Certified as a Great Place to Work For in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023*

*One of the Top 25 Places to Work For in Healthcare in the US*

Constellation is a family-owned, family-centered organization that has remained true to our commitment to providing the best patient experience and the highest quality outcomes. We believe this is accomplished by ensuring that everyone we connect with feels valued, trusted, and heard.

We are part of a diverse network of post-acute providers that offer support and resources needed to address a wide range of circumstances and conditions. We also rely heavily on the expertise of our own talented team, who continue to look for ways to implement innovative technologies, processes, and solutions to improve patient experiences and satisfaction. The growth and success we have seen over the last 5 years reflect our commitment to our founding principles, as well as our ability to adapt to change while continuing to treat people like they are family.

With our support, your passion, and our combined commitment, we can provide a level of patient care worth bragging about. Many clinicians have come to work for us from a variety of areas and have embarked on the next chapter of their professional journey, with great results. Don't wait and start your journey by applying today!


*Apply today and take your place among the stars with Constellation!

<h3>Job Description</h3>
 MISSION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Clinical Practice Educator
Behavioral Health Unit

Position Summary
The Clinical Practice Educator is responsible for developing and maintaining the clinical skills of the nursing staff. The Clinical Practice Educator shall use sound nursing theory, and evidence-based practices to guide education activities; participate in advancing professional development for direct patient care staff by assisting with developing a Nursing Professional Practice Committee (including sub committees: clinical practice, research, leadership, professionalism, quality, education, and patient safety); collaborate with Nursing Directors and Managers to identify the clinical practice education needs of direct patient care staff; and be responsible for developing and implementing strategic education plans. This position reports to the Chief Nursing Officer or her/his designee.
This position requires educating staff and validating their clinical knowledge and skill sets to provide care to outpatients of all age groups and inpatients (e.g., adult, geriatric, and elderly patients).
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES VALUE ADDED – INCREASES WORTH OF SERVICE TO MISSION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
<ol>
<li>Participates in marketing activities of the Hospital including but not limited to committees/task forces, speaking engagements, conducting tours, Hospital sponsored health fairs.</li>
<li>Participates in staff recognition activities in ways that reward behaviors reflecting positively on Mission Community Hospital.</li>
<li>Serves as an active participant in departmental, interdepartmental, multi-department or house-wide process improvement forums/task forces/committees.</li>
<li>Offers and implements solutions to challenges/problems.</li>
<li>Assists with development-related activities including fund raising programs &amp; activities.</li>
<li>Participates in departmental activities / projects and contributes recommendations and/or assists in implementing new or revised processes/procedures that improve work efficiency and/or enhanced service.</li>
<li>Independently identified departmental work to be done and/or coworkers needing assistance (beyond regular job responsibilities) and actively assists with projects.</li>
<li>Participates in activities that contribute to professional growth and development in ways that enhance value to the organization.</li>
</ol>
LEADERSHIP
<ol>
<li>Assists staff and other patient care team members in completing care efficiently, effectively, and safely.</li>
<li>Utilizes and role models participant decision-making. </li>
<li>Provides coaching and supervision when clinical practice knowledge deficits are identified.</li>
</ol>
LEADERSHIP (continued)
<ol>
<li>Is continuously aware of changing priorities and resource availability and proactively removes roadblocks and prevents problems.</li>
<li>Utilizes competent interpersonal skills and conflict resolution technique.</li>
<li>Assures appropriate completion/documentation of unit logs, quality control measure, and participates with performance improvement activities/projects.</li>
<li>Role models and fosters high quality and continuous excellence in patient care.</li>
<li>Promotes an environment in which the patient care team is motivated to work cooperatively toward common outcomes.</li>
<li>Role models and assures compliance by patient care team members with hospital clinical practice policies and procedures, standards of patient care, hospital accreditation, and regulatory standards.</li>
<li>Precepts/mentors new hires, new grads, float staff, novice and experienced staff, and registry personnel to promote clinical practice excellence and quality patient care. </li>
<li>Participates actively on the Clinical Practice Council and other patient care and safety councils/committees/task forces as requested.</li>
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Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently Educate Clinical Staff to perform tasks and procedures according to scope of practice and hospital policy and procedure.
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<li>Assumes direct patient care preceptor role when orienting and validating nurse competencies. </li>
<li>Assesses the competency of new nursing employees upon hire and plans and coordinates their clinical practice orientation in collaboration with Nursing Directors/Managers. Determines when staff orientation is complete.</li>
<li>Develops and coordinates new hire and annual competency assessment program for nursing.</li>
<li>Oversees the preceptor and nurse residency program activities. </li>
<li>Coordinates and participates with Nursing Directors/Managers the documentation of new hire and annual competency assessments of the staff.</li>
<li>Conducts educational clinical practice needs assessments, develops education calendar and recruits/encourages staff attendance.</li>
<li>Teaches a minimum of two (2) CEU approved courses/in-services a month.</li>
<li>Plans and presents, in collaboration with Nursing Directors/Managers, a minimum of two (2) “mini” in-services on each unit each month including but not limited to presentations, literature reviews, video’s, coaching staff, etc.</li>
<li>Make clinical practice rounds and interacts with staff on patient care units; on all shifts; including at least one weekend a month with specific learning objectives.</li>
<li>Develops staff scientific knowledge of evidence-based practices, critical thinking skills, time management skills, decision making skills, technical skills, and customer service skills.</li>
<li>Develops staff clinical competencies by educating, mentoring, and role modeling.</li>
<li>Guides the performance of consistent standards of practice by nurses and other care givers and ensure the same standards of care, regardless of setting.</li>
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<li>Develops the staff so that they contribute to the patient’s recovery and increases the value of the staff through assisting with their professional growth.</li>
<li>Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently educate clinical staff to perform tasks and procedures according to their scope of practice and hospital policy and procedures.</li>
<li>Participates in the evaluation of staff performance and clinical practice education needs.</li>
<li>Assesses complex patients, assists the assigned nurse in planning patient care, and reviews nurse competency progress on a regular basis.</li>
<li>Serves as a resource for staff caring for patients by clarifying standards of care and scope of clinical practice.</li>
<li>Shadows staff to ensure clinical practice policies and procedures is followed.</li>
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<li>Ensures staff receives required training and education prior to initial equipment use. </li>
<li>Educates staff to use equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s operating instructions.</li>
<li>Assumes other work related responsivities as assigned. </li>
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QUALIFICATIONS
General Requirements
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<li>Current California RN license</li>
<li>Minimum nursing degree required: Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN)</li>
<li>Preferred nursing degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)</li>
<li>BCLS</li>
<li>ACLS</li>
<li>CCRN preferred</li>
<li>Certified Nurse Specialist (CNS) preferred</li>
<li>Minimum three years current acute nursing experience</li>
<li>Minimum two years current clinical education experience</li>
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Physical Demand Analysis

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<li>Physical Requirements:</li>
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Ability to negotiate physical environment safely.
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<li>Visual Requirements:</li>
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Ability to translate and understand written communications and negotiate physical environment safely.
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<li>Hearing Requirements:</li>
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Ability to understand and translate auditory communications.
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<li>Working Conditions:</li>
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Office working conditions: Usual and customary patient care areas. Use safety precautions according to hospital policy and procedure.

Clinical Nurse Educator

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
The Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse (APRN) is responsible for providing behavioral health services to clients at assigned sites, including those in nursing home settings. The APRN delivers behavioral health care to a caseload of clients referred by the center’s Primary Care clinicians and provides consultation to Primary Care and the IDT regarding behavioral health issues.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
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<li>Performs psychiatric evaluations and provides psychopharmacology management with psychotherapeutic support to clients, as well as individual and group psychotherapy in selected situations, and provides behavioral health consultation to other disciplines.</li>
<li>Acts as a role model for professional relationships, effective communication and teamwork.</li>
<li>Performs routine and urgent psychiatric evaluations.</li>
<li>Develops clinically appropriate behavioral health treatment plans.</li>
<li>Implements evidence based and best practice psychiatric interventions. </li>
<li>Monitors clients’ response to psychotropic medications and other interventions and adjusts plans, as necessary.</li>
<li>Documents interventions, medication plans and rationale/response in the EHR.</li>
<li>Provides behavioral health consultation and support to the Interdisciplinary Team to increase the ability of team members to integrate psychiatric concepts/skills into the delivery of care.</li>
<li>Participates in Behavioral Health program projects to enhance clinical practice, teamwork and program development.</li>
<li>Covers for Behavioral Health colleagues when needed.</li>
<li>Ability to pass a fit test. Position requires mask where seal is critical. Incumbent is required to not have facial hair that interferes with a tight seal of the respirator.</li>
<li>Other duties as required.</li>
</ul>
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
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<li>Master’s degree as psychiatric/mental health Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner or ANCC certification as NP with more than 5 years in psychiatric experience and prescribing psychotropics.</li>
<li>License to practice in the Commonwealth of MA as a Registered Nurse/Advanced Practice Nurse with prescribing authority.</li>
<li>ANCC certification as a Psychiatric/Mental Health NP or CNS. </li>
<li>2-5 years of experience in an advanced practice role with prescriptive practice. </li>
<li>Minimum of 1 year elder experience.</li>
<li>Evidence of competence in evaluation and treatment of older adults, including psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, crisis evaluations and consultation to caregivers. </li>
</ul>
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