Part Time Medical Coding Jobs in High Point, NC (NOW HIRING)

Department:
36101 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Emergency Department: Pediatric
Status:
Part time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
20
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
This is currently a part-time position with variable hours
Pay Range:
$41.10 - $61.65
Pediatric Care Coordinator - Pediatric Emergency Department
Winston-Salem, NC, United States
Where You Will Work:
The Brenner Pediatric Emergency department is composed of 24 beds with two of those being our dedicated Trauma Bays. The emergency department specializes in treating children up to age of 17 with a broad spectrum of illness and injuries including orthopedic, respiratory, cardiac, chronic illness, abuse, psychiatric care and of course trauma. We became a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in 2011 and have continuously upheld this Credential. We see approximately 600 plus traumas including burn activations a year in the department as we are also a dedicated Burn center. We offer a robust trauma program to our nursing staff that includes a trauma bootcamp, trauma team lead course, Trauma Nursing Core Course, and quarterly trauma simulations to ensure our staff have adequate training and knowledge to provide the upmost care to our community. We also have a growing SANE team that is available or on call to provide care to abused children. We pride ourselves on offering extraordinary and ever evolving care to our pediatric population while encouraging and providing areas of ongoing growth to our nursing staff. From free opportunities to obtain certifications such as pediatric advanced life support and neonatal resuscitation to national certifications with potential monetary gains up to 15% for completing a clinical pathway. Our Pediatric Emergency Department is not only a place that provides prestigious care we provide a family like atmosphere that promotes general wellbeing and a strong work/life balance. Come join our team you will be glad you did!
Expectations We're Looking For:

• Nurse, Registered (RN)
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing • Bachelor's degree, BSN preferred • 2+ years ED experience • 2+ years pediatric experience
• Good communication skills • Computer skills • Good time management and organizational skills • Familiarity with patient care equipment
• Current CPR • Once obtained, maintain current NIHSS, PALS and/or ENPC, ACLS, TNCC and/or TNS, ECRN, and appropriate certification - for example CEN or CPEN.

What You'll Do:
• The Pediatric Quality Coordinator (PQC) is responsible for leading and overseeing multidisciplinary teams to monitor and promote the improvement in the care of the pediatric emergency department using identified clinical indicators and outcomes. In addition to responsibilities as a Nurse Clinician, the PQC will interface with ED, EMS, Trauma, Inpatient Pediatric, Advocate's Childrens' Hospital, and hospital-wide QI/PI activities.
Major Responsibilities:
PQC responsibilities
1)Responsible for implementing Pediatric Performance Improvement (P.I.) activities in the Emergency Department and throughout the continuum of care in the hospital.
2)Ensure and document pediatric continuing education of all Emergency Department professional staff.
3)Works with ED Shift Coordinators and ED Nursing Director to ensure compliance with documentation of the pediatric continuing education of all emergency department professional staff in accordance with standards
4)Works in conjunction with the multidisciplinary CQI committee to coordinate criteria-based review and follow-up with selected pediatric ED visits. Submission of a written CQI report to hospital and Region. Attendance at the EMS Region CQI subcommittee meetings as required.
5)Supports compliance of Facility Recognition Rules & Regulation from the Illinois Register for reference. Provision of CQI information to the Illinois Department of Public Health upon request.
6)Leads all preparations in pediatric codes or other emergency preparedness activities. Plans, oversees, and evaluates Pediatric Mock Codes on a quarterly basis. Conducts pediatric decontamination drills annually.
Nurse/Patient Relationship: Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum
1)Demonstrates adaptive communication styles based on individual patient needs
2)Provides individualized care to promote physical and psychosocial comfort
3)Assesses patient and family readiness and involves them in planning and implementing care. Seeks consultation as needed.
4)Incorporates an individualized, holistic approach in the plan of care
Assuring/Improving Quality Care: Facilitates the patient and family's right to receive quality, cost effective care
1)Mobilizes appropriate resources in response to situations that have the potential to negatively impact patient and family outcomes
2)Adapts practice to the latest standards according to evidence-based literature.
3)Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives
4)Participates in efforts to reduce risk and improve patient safety
5)Meets regulatory and mandatory requirements on the unit
Patient/Staff Education: Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families. Utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes. Assists in creating an environment that promotes educational growth opportunities for nursing peers and colleagues.
1)Assesses patient and family readiness to learn, and modifies approach as necessary
2)Seeks out opportunities to enhance knowledge, skill, and competence of department members
Nursing Process: Demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem-solving model
1)Recognizes changes in clinical situations. Evaluates and implements changes to the plan of care
2)Consistently makes sound clinical decisions, demonstrating the ability to care for patients with complex problems
3)Prioritizes and organizes patient care and ensures follow through with planned care
4)Initiates referrals and discharge planning for assigned patients and actively coordinates utilizing the interdisciplinary approach
Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development: Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care. Demonstrates leadership behaviors and is committed to the development of self and others.
1)Participates in unit meetings and activities that improve patient care or administrative systems Utilizes available resources to maintain current knowledge base relevant to practice
2)Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills, promoting collaboration among healthcare team members
3)Demonstrates ability to critique own nursing practice and achieves required certifications or Bachelor's Degree
4)Earns a minimum of 10 contact hours per year
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing • Certain positions may need to take call • Ability to transport objects, patients, and equipment • Ability to respond quickly to patient needs and work at fast pace • Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick • Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster • Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients • Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit
If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.