The Geriatric Program Coordinator plans, directs, develops and organizes the daily operation of the Geriatric Surgery Program. The Geriatric Program Coordinator partners with the Geriatric Services Program Director in ensuring the program obtains and maintains Geriatric Surgery Verification (GSV) certification, forming Geriatric Surgery Quality Committee, ensuring all GSV standards are met, maintaining performance improvement indicators, serving as the main point of contact with the ACS, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the GSV program, tracking the implementation progress of action items for the Geriatric Quality Committee and initiating and overseeing annual quality improvement initiatives and community outreach projects.

 

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Essential Job Functions:

1. 1. Provides counseling, education and instruction. Evaluates that patient care is administered consistently through intervention, written documentation, observation and comparison to established standards. 
   2. Demonstrates knowledge of adult medical surgical patients and the patho-physiology of the geriatric patient including but not limited to risk factors management, short and long term complications, nutrition, behavioral changes and patient education. Serves as a clinical resource regarding patient care concerns and issues. 
   3. Ensures unit compliance with GSV policies, procedures and patient care documentation requirements. Assures program meets requirements of all certifying agencies and other institutional requirements and guidelines.
   4. Assists the GSV Program Director in the development and implementation of the Center's Geriatric Surgery operation protocols, and policies and procedures. Updates protocols, policies and procedures based on Quality Improvement data. Monitors compliance to protocols, policies and procedures. 
   5. Assists Medical Director in developing forms, educational materials and brochures. 
   6. Serves as a liaison for staff, administration and other departments. 
   7. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. 
   8. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

 

1. 1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing OR graduate of an APTA accredited program or equivalent OR graduate of an AOTA Occupational Therapy program
   2. Minimum of 2 years of clinical practice with geriatric patients
   3. Well-developed critical thinking and analytical skills.
   4. Independent worker accustomed to clear accountability and reporting.
   5. High level or organizational skills to manage projects, timetables, and implementation plans.

Licenses and Certifications Required 

1. 1. Current valid New Jersey Nursing license OR Physical Therapist license OR Occupational Therapist license

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

1. 1. Gerontological nursing certification or Geriatric Specialty certification OR Geriatric Clinical Specialist Certification preferred

Minimum rate of $90,750.40 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.