Modality Educator - Philadelphia PA
Location: Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Description: DaVita, Inc. is at present looking to employ Modality Educator - Philadelphia PA right now, this career will be placed in Pennsylvania. For complete informations about this career opportunity please read the description below. GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOBThis position teaches and educates patients, physicians, and teammates on CKD and ESRD modality options including lifestyle benefits, challenges, techniques and alternatives within a division or group. This position assesses existing modality education programs, recommends changes, and implements improvements as appropriate. This position monitors and analyzes modality metrics. This position participates in developing, revising, reviewing, and implementing modality options, policies, and procedures.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all-inclusive.Educate and inform patients, patient families, and teammates about treatment options; provide assistance with dialysis transitions as requiredWork with on-site social workers and dietitians to identify and educate potential and existing patients on specific modalityImplement and coordinate CKD and ESRD modality options program as neededTrack and report patients contacted and individual patient statistics as applicableMonitor, trend, and report modality metrics including but not limited to original patient modality, modalities patients transition to throughout dialysis treatment, and percent of patients that begin in-center dialysis with a fistulaIdentify areas for improvement; recommend action plans to addressParticipate in CQI meetings to ensure areas for improvement are addressed and appropriate action plans are formulated per policy and procedureIdentify and communicate best practicesIdentify, develop, implement, and monitor facility specific therapy goals in collaboration with Regional Operations Directors, Facility Administrators, and Clinical ServicesSpecialistsJob Description:Develop and/or implement marketing initiatives as necessary for the assigned area;collaborate with DaVita Medical Directors and attending nephrologists to improve ESRD referral base and practice growth and/or host education programsCreate local partnerships to increase awareness of options for pre-ESRD patients within community and with physiciansCollaborate with facility administrators to implement marketing aligned with individual facility management action plansProvide education to partnered nephrologists and primary care physicians regarding each modality as treatment optionsPerform other duties and responsibilities as assigned including but not limited to:Attend team meetings, phone conferences, and training as neededKnow, understand, and follow teammate guidelines, employment policies, and department or company proceduresTravel required: up to 50% depending on modalityHere is what you can expect when you join our Village:A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation, licenses, certifications, and experience required to fulfill the essential duties, include computer skills as required.Associate's degree in Nursing, Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, or Master's degree in Social Work requiredCurrent licensure or certification in state of practice as Registered Nurse, RegisteredDietitian, or Master's Social Worker requiredEducation related to licensure or certification for above positions required; see individual job descriptions for these positionsMinimum of one (1) year's nephrology experience required; home dialysis experience preferredDemonstrated knowledge of chronic, peritoneal, nocturnal, and home hemodialysis requiredDemonstrated knowledge of bundling requiredExperience in case management, home health, disease management, or hospice preferredMinimum of one (1) year's experience educating patients on ESRD and CKD programs strongly preferredExperience in teaching the adult learner with demonstrated ability to recognize and customize education to individual learning styles preferredCurrent CPR certification requiredCurrent driver's license, reliable transportation, and vehicle insurance in state of residence requiredIntermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required;Functional proficiency with DaVita applications including but not limited to SNAPPY,Reggie, Laboratory, and D.U.C.K. required within 90 days of employment or position change and SalesforceESSENTIAL BEHAVIORS, SKILLS, AND ATTITUDES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN THIS POSITIONCommitment to DaVita's values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, ContinuousImprovement, Accountability, Fulfillment and Fun with ability to demonstrate those positively and proactively to patients, teammates, management, physicians, and/or vendors (Village Service Partners) in everyday performance and interactionsDemonstrated time management skills and ability to work independently, handle multiple priorities with shifting time frames, and meet deadlines; self-starter with high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow throughDemonstrated ability to work in a team, facilitate effective team interactions, and to foster a positive work environment; willingness to assist teammates in order to achieve departmental goalsDemonstrated strengths in organizational, attention-to-detail, follow-through, analytical, reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated creativity and imagination; ability to think outside-the-box to promote program growthStrong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills including ability to listen attentively and to communicate information clearly and effectively to audiences with varying degrees of familiarity with medical terms and proceduresDemonstrated ability to work well with cross-functional groupsDemonstrated interpersonal, collaborative, and relationship-building skills; ability to interact positively with teammates at all levels of the companyApproachable and openDemonstrated professionalism and courtesy in responding to phone calls and emailsProfessional presence and excellent presentation skillsDemonstrated proficiency in consultative skills when addressing inquiriesDemonstrated empathy, consideration, and respect for patients, physicians, and teammatesJoin us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen."Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.To learn more about our Village and the world of dialysis, click here.Follow us on Facebook and LinkedInDaVita is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks. Salary: negotiable. Date posted: 07/04/2012
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This career starts available on: Thu, 05 Jul 2012 23:43:55 GMT
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