Androscoggin Valley Hospital - PROVIDER
APRN - Sleep Medicine
Androscoggin Valley Hospital - PROVIDER, Berlin, New Hampshire, us, 03570
Job Summary:
Seeking a Full-time (4 day/week) sleep medicine APRN to joina highly productive and popular sleep medicine physician at AVH and selected outreach clinic sites to help meet increased clinical demands for services.
Provides office-based sleep services to new andestablished patients (above age 5; ages 2-5 with physician screening of case in advance) including:management of positive airway pressure therapymedication managementeducation/counselingmonitoring of medication complianceordering diagnostic tests (including home and attended sleep studies)ordering and authorizing durable medical equipment (DME)referral to related other specialties (e.g., cardiology, neurology, pulmonology)communication with PCP's
Most commonly encountered diagnoses are:obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep related breathing disordersinsomnia of various typeshypersomniarestless legs syndromeREM sleep behavior disorder
Partners with other members of sleep medicine team (e.g., sleep technologists, respiratory therapists, MA's). Infrequently provides consultation for inpatients with support from sleep medicine physician. When sleep medicine physician is not on site or is off for the day, reviews and manages requests for prescription refills (including for controlled substances, such as Ritalin and Adderall).
EMR: Meditech Expanse
Essential Qualifications:
Candidates should have at least 2 years of prior experience in a broad spectrum of sleep medicine services. If not experienced in sleep medicine, prefer candidates have prior experience in primary care, pulmonology, cardiology, neurology or related specialty. Eagerness to learn about sleep medicine pathophysiology and principles, interpretation of sleep medicine diagnostic tests, medications, challenges, risks, and professional rewards. Eagerness to/interest in counseling and educating patients and families. Whole person philosophy of care. Team oriented, collaborative and patient focused. High level of customer service (patient satisfaction) is expected. New graduates considered and will be trained in sleep medicine here. Selected new graduates will be considered if they possess at least 5 years of RN experience, excellent critical thinking skills, outstanding communication skills (e.g., demeanor, listening and validating, respectful/professional), and have demonstrated a high capacity and eagerness to learn.
About AVH:
The major strength of Androscoggin Valley Hospital (AVH) is found in its wide network of specialists who provide care throughout Coos and portions of Carroll County, NH. With wide-ranging specialties including, but not limited to, Audiology, Urology, Ear, Nose, Throat/Allergy, OB/GYN, Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, and General Surgery, a number of our providers travel to multiple North Country locations, providing a seamless and convenient patient experience. A 25-bed critical access hospital, AVH also offers state-of-the-art Imaging technology: Mammography, CT Scan, Ultrasound, and MRI all received Gold Seal Accreditation by the American College of Radiology. AVH proudly offers a full complement of Physical Therapy services (Inpatient, Outpatient, and off-site) as well as Occupational Therapy (Inpatient and Outpatient.) The close relationship that AVH enjoys with Coos County Family Health Services yields multiple off-site Laboratory locations within their primary care clinics. Named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by iVantage numerous times, the providers, nurses, staff, and volunteers work tirelessly to personify the Hospital's Mission to Deliver the Best Healthcare Experience to Every Patient, Every Day.
About North Country Healthcare (NCH):
North Country Healthcare is a non-profit affiliation of fourmedical facilities, Androscoggin Valley Hospital, North Country Home Health& Hospice Agency, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, and Weeks MedicalCenter, located in the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire. NCH includesnumerous physicians and medical providers at multiple locations. This leadingcomprehensive healthcare network which employs hundreds of highly-trainedindividuals delivers integrated patient care through three community hospitals,specialty clinics, and home health and hospice services. NCH remains committedto the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
North Country Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, disability, or protected veteran status.
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing thisapplication, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwiseparticipating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiriesto the Human Resources department at the affiliate to which you are applying.
Seeking a Full-time (4 day/week) sleep medicine APRN to joina highly productive and popular sleep medicine physician at AVH and selected outreach clinic sites to help meet increased clinical demands for services.
Provides office-based sleep services to new andestablished patients (above age 5; ages 2-5 with physician screening of case in advance) including:management of positive airway pressure therapymedication managementeducation/counselingmonitoring of medication complianceordering diagnostic tests (including home and attended sleep studies)ordering and authorizing durable medical equipment (DME)referral to related other specialties (e.g., cardiology, neurology, pulmonology)communication with PCP's
Most commonly encountered diagnoses are:obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep related breathing disordersinsomnia of various typeshypersomniarestless legs syndromeREM sleep behavior disorder
Partners with other members of sleep medicine team (e.g., sleep technologists, respiratory therapists, MA's). Infrequently provides consultation for inpatients with support from sleep medicine physician. When sleep medicine physician is not on site or is off for the day, reviews and manages requests for prescription refills (including for controlled substances, such as Ritalin and Adderall).
EMR: Meditech Expanse
Essential Qualifications:
Candidates should have at least 2 years of prior experience in a broad spectrum of sleep medicine services. If not experienced in sleep medicine, prefer candidates have prior experience in primary care, pulmonology, cardiology, neurology or related specialty. Eagerness to learn about sleep medicine pathophysiology and principles, interpretation of sleep medicine diagnostic tests, medications, challenges, risks, and professional rewards. Eagerness to/interest in counseling and educating patients and families. Whole person philosophy of care. Team oriented, collaborative and patient focused. High level of customer service (patient satisfaction) is expected. New graduates considered and will be trained in sleep medicine here. Selected new graduates will be considered if they possess at least 5 years of RN experience, excellent critical thinking skills, outstanding communication skills (e.g., demeanor, listening and validating, respectful/professional), and have demonstrated a high capacity and eagerness to learn.
About AVH:
The major strength of Androscoggin Valley Hospital (AVH) is found in its wide network of specialists who provide care throughout Coos and portions of Carroll County, NH. With wide-ranging specialties including, but not limited to, Audiology, Urology, Ear, Nose, Throat/Allergy, OB/GYN, Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, and General Surgery, a number of our providers travel to multiple North Country locations, providing a seamless and convenient patient experience. A 25-bed critical access hospital, AVH also offers state-of-the-art Imaging technology: Mammography, CT Scan, Ultrasound, and MRI all received Gold Seal Accreditation by the American College of Radiology. AVH proudly offers a full complement of Physical Therapy services (Inpatient, Outpatient, and off-site) as well as Occupational Therapy (Inpatient and Outpatient.) The close relationship that AVH enjoys with Coos County Family Health Services yields multiple off-site Laboratory locations within their primary care clinics. Named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by iVantage numerous times, the providers, nurses, staff, and volunteers work tirelessly to personify the Hospital's Mission to Deliver the Best Healthcare Experience to Every Patient, Every Day.
About North Country Healthcare (NCH):
North Country Healthcare is a non-profit affiliation of fourmedical facilities, Androscoggin Valley Hospital, North Country Home Health& Hospice Agency, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, and Weeks MedicalCenter, located in the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire. NCH includesnumerous physicians and medical providers at multiple locations. This leadingcomprehensive healthcare network which employs hundreds of highly-trainedindividuals delivers integrated patient care through three community hospitals,specialty clinics, and home health and hospice services. NCH remains committedto the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
North Country Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, disability, or protected veteran status.
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing thisapplication, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwiseparticipating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiriesto the Human Resources department at the affiliate to which you are applying.