The purpose of Infection Preventionist is to promote patient and staff safety through the identification of sources/risks for infection and developing strategies in the prevention of infections. The Infection Preventionist is responsible for assisting in the development of the Infection Prevention Program Plan and implementation of the Plan at the facility level. The Infection Preventionist implements the Infection Prevention Program Plan by collection, analysis and provision of actionable data regarding healthcare- associated infections to physicians, staff members, department directors/managers and senior

The Medical Assistant is responsible for efficient and courteous registration, transfer and discharge of patients within established policies and procedures; thoroughly compiles and types medical information for patients' records and statistical reports and maintains current and accurate patient account receivables.   The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for the comfort and...

- ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:   The Documentation Specialist evaluates the medical records to ascertain the degree of documentation compliance with State and Federal regulations; and provides consultative services to the medical records staff, physicians, and other pertinent staff.   - REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:   The Documentation Specialist reports to the System Director, MPAS, Community CEO’s or MPAS designee and does not supervise anyone.  This position has frequent contact with the System Compliance Department, Administrators,  physicians,  medical records, State and Federal...

- ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:   The Documentation Specialist evaluates the medical records to ascertain the degree of documentation compliance with State and Federal regulations; and provides consultative services to the medical records staff, physicians, and other pertinent staff.   - REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:   The Documentation Specialist reports to the System Director, MPAS, Community CEO’s or MPAS designee and does not supervise anyone.  This position has frequent contact with the System Compliance Department, Administrators,  physicians,  medical records, State and Federal...

The Nurse Aide is responsible for performing basic nursing procedures in assisting in the care of patients.

The Nurse Aide is responsible for performing basic nursing procedures in assisting in the care of patients.

The Nurse Aide is responsible for performing basic nursing procedures in assisting in the care of patients.

The Nurse Aide is responsible for performing basic nursing procedures in assisting in the care of patients.

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for the performance of basic assigned Laboratory tasks.

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for the performance of basic assigned Laboratory tasks.

The Staff Nurse is accountable for interpreting the plan of Medical care, assessment of patients clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.  

To perform case management and other discharge planning needs for transition of individuals from the acute care of hospitalization into the community. This position also works to ensure continuity of care between in-patient and out-patient levels of care, including placement allocation, resource management, and arranging on-going treatment needs.

The Recreation Worker is accountable for providing appropriate therapeutic recreation for patients.

Under the guidance of the AVP of Nursing Education and Professional Practice and System Chief Nursing Officer, the Clinical Nurse Educator functions in the roles of Educator, Facilitator, Consultant, Change Agent, and Leader. The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) participates in the development of standardized educational initiatives across the Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) organization and plays a vital role in leading change in pursuit of improved nursing practice and professional development. The Clinical Nurse Educator promotes a positive image and maintains positive relationships with internal and external customers. The Clinical Nurse Educator may be required to travel to other ARH facilities to provide education, under the direction of the AVP of Nursing...

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for providing quality pharmaceutical care/services to patients and health care professionals at any ARH or affiliated unit as assigned.  Responsible for properly assessing patients’ pharmaceutical needs and providing pharmaceutical care.  Responsible for the accurate and proper compounding and dispensing of prescribed medications and solutions.  Responsible for the proper inventory and record keeping of medications.  Responsible for properly counseling patients/patients’ families, and appropriate health care professionals regarding drug therapy.

The Certified Pharmacy Technician is responsible for performing technical supportive assistance within the pharmacy and assists in the outpatient and inpatient drug distribution system, the preparation of sterile products, drug therapy related research, including the supply function involved with controlled substances, including scheduled II drugs and tax free alcohol

The Nurse Extern is accountable for providing nursing assistance and performing basic nursing procedures to groups of patients within an assigned nursing department, under the supervision, guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse. In addition, the Nurse Extern can gain additional clinical practice to enhance their preparation as future licensed nurses.

The Medical Assistant is responsible for efficient and courteous registration, transfer and discharge of patients within established policies and procedures; thoroughly compiles and types medical information for patients' records and statistical reports and maintains current and accurate patient account receivables.   The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for the comfort and well-being of patients in accordance with physicians' orders.

- ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:               The Staff Nurse is accountable for interpreting the plan of Medical care, assessment of patients clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.

The Medical Director of Inpatient Behavioral Health Services will help develop, operationalize, grow and monitor the delivery of quality of Psychiatric services throughout their designated inpatient care setting. This position will work closely with both the region’s Chief Medical Officer, System Behavioral Health Medical Director and System Director of Inpatient Behavioral Health to design and execute ARH’s Inpatient Behavioral Health strategy.