PATIENT ADVOCATE

Wellstone Regional Hospital is a 100-bed acute care facility located in Jeffersonville, Indiana and has been providing quality health care to the residents of Southern Indiana and the Louisville area since 2003. Wellstone specializes in the treatment of Adolescents, Children, and the Adult population. In addition to our in-patient services, we offer out-patient programs as well. Wellstone is currently searching for a part-time Patient Advocate.

The Patient Advocate is responsible for serving in the role of patient advocate for the patients at Wellstone Regional Hospital. Responsibilities include review of patient/family concerns, initial contact, investigation and attempt to resolve to patient’s satisfaction as well as maintaining the grievance binder, data entry into the MIDAS system, and leading a weekly grievance committee. The Patient Advocate will act as the liaison between the complainant and hospital administration/staff. Will be involved in with regulatory agencies as requested related to the grievance process. This position serves as the Civil Rights Coordinator for the building ensuring all duties are meeting regulation 45 CFR 92.7.

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

For more information about this position please contact HR Dir., Tiffany Pierce, Tiffany.smith2@uhsinc.com.

Education: High School Degree or equivalent required.

Experience: One to three years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Licensure: None required.

Additional Requirements: CPI and CPR training within first ninety (30) days of employment. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours when needed. Ability to work in MIDAS; knowledge of patient regulations; strong comomunication skills.

Hours of Work: 20 hours per week, day shift, and other times as indicated by immediate supervisor.

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