COPD Navigator - Respiratory Therapy - FT 1.0 (80 hrs biweekly) (63511) at MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM

Marietta, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

COPD Management, Quality Improvement, Patient Education, Medication Management, Care Coordination, Self-Management Education, Pulmonary Services, GOLD Guidelines, Patient Needs Assessment, Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration, Care Gap Identification, Readmission Monitoring, Standardized Processes, Confidentiality, Clinical Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Marietta, OH 45750 Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: 8-Hour Day Shift Job Category: Clinical Support In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the COPD Navigator will execute all necessary action to reduce/eliminate exacerbations and slow COPD related respiratory clinical decline in patients. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times. Job Functions: Assists in development and implementation of quality improvement processes for the management of COPD patients across the care continuum Identifies care gaps and facilitates closures Monitors and tracks all COPD readmissions Identifies and implements measures to reduce COPD readmissions Consults and collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team to coordinate patient plan of care Verify patients understanding and ability to properly use home medications Recommend medications and treatment pathways based on GOLD guidelines Perform patient needs assessment to identify and address barriers to care Participate in the development of standardized processes and procedures that support efficient and effective continuity of care practices Connects patients to key Pulmonary services Educate patients, family, and providers on COPD care Provides self-management education and champions individual care plans Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary. Qualifications Minimum Education/Experience Required: Registered Respiratory Therapist Licensed by the state of Ohio with at least 7-years’ experience as a Respiratory Therapist required. Completion of the AARC Pulmonary Disease Educator Course within 3 months of hire required. Special Knowledge, Skills, Training: Thorough understanding of GOLD Guidelines. Compensation Details: Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. Benefits: Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees. To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits. Bonus Eligibility: Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer. Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. * Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace. This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.

Responsibilities

The COPD Navigator will assist in the development and implementation of quality improvement processes for managing COPD patients, while also monitoring and tracking readmissions. They will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate patient care and educate patients and families on COPD management.