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Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for our Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. FT 36 hours, 7am-730pm.

REQUIRED:

• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations, interdepartmental objectives, and infection control policies.
• Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning. Monitors and restocks supplies.
• Monitors medical condition of patients and reports changes to appropriate personnel. Demonstrates sensitivity to patient’s comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress.
• Monitors emotional stability of patients and reports changes to physician or charge nurse.
• Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.
• Performs basic nursing procedures including thermal applications, non-sterile soaks, and application of simple dressings, perennial care, and urine tests.
• Prepares, hangs, monitors and discontinues I.V. fluids.

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LECOM Institute for Behavioral Health, an equal opportunity employer, is currently seeking a compassionate, dedicated mental health professional adept at establishing positive, trusting rapport with individuals and facilitating effective person-centered mental health supports and interventions. Join the region’s largest and fastest growing behavioral health care system and make a difference today!

SUMMARY: 

The Mental Health Professional I (MHP I) provides trauma-informed and resilience-oriented mental health therapy and supports to individuals, families, and/or groups. The MHP I conducts mental health intakes and assessments, diagnoses mental health disorders, and develops personalized treatment plans for individuals to address and manage their mental health concerns. This position requires the ability to provide intensive case coordination and therapeutic services to patients with an emotional disturbance or mental illness. The position requires the ability to design crisis safety plans and direct treatment through the LECOM Health network and other community partners. The MHP I works as an extension of the Outpatient Psychiatric treatment team with the core job duties being completed at one of the satellite offices of the clinic and/or other LECOM Health entities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mental Health Therapy
• Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy as assigned by Supervisor.
• Maintain responsibility for an assigned caseload of individuals addressing mental health concerns.
• Provide both face-to-face and telehealth services to individuals.
• Support the family's or other supports’ efforts to stabilize the identified individual receiving services.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans for people with mental health conditions.
• Assist individuals receiving care and their treatment teams with implementing, monitoring, and reevaluating crisis and safety plans.
• Intake & Assessment
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments of patients as part of an intake interview to identify possible factors contributing to individual’s overall physical and psychological health.
• Assesses strengths and therapeutic needs of patient and family.
• Assesses treatment adherence, tolerability, and clinical response using validated rating scales.
• Help to triage patient need and coordinate assessing the need for sooner appointments with the treating provider and/or to be the liaison between the patient and the provider agency to relay information.
• Assist patients with identifying safety plans and crisis plans.
• Coordinate with the treatment team to monitor progress toward goals and outcomes.
• Oversee the completion of all required paperwork and documentation in the patient’s chart within established departmental timeframes.
• Case Management
• Provide case management which would include, but not be limited to coordination of treatment with other service providers, assistance to families in locating needed resources, and patient advocacy.
• Outreach and engagement of patients after visits.
• Track referrals to completion and contact patients who have not yet followed up with recommended community resources.
• Help patients to link to community resources such as: drug and alcohol services, BCM, transportation services, physical health resources, education, etc.
• Coordinate with other service providers such as therapist and primary care.
• Work collaboratively with the treatment team and serve as the liaison between patients and medical staff.
• Develop and/or complete written patient documentation/letters as medically necessary and in coordination with approval from the Medical Director.
• Documentation & Supervision
• Complete timely clinical documentation in the health record regarding all contact with the individual receiving services.
• Ensure all relevant and collateral record documents are uploaded for patient based upon dialogue with patient, family, and other collaborating providers.
• Ensure all incident reports are completed timely and reviewed with Supervisor.
• Participate in case review and interdisciplinary team meetings with psychiatrist.
• Receive clinical supervision and maintain supervision log.

Other Duties:

• Implement all relevant policies and procedures.
• Attend all meetings, clinical supervisions, and training sessions across any of the Licensed Outpatient Clinic settings.
• Understand and adhere to the professional policies and standards in the Millcreek Community Hospital Employee Handbook.
• Act as a Goodwill ambassador for LECOM Health by promoting awareness to the patient of all physicians and services LECOM Health provides.
• Adhere to obligations under clinic’s Duty to Warn policy.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge:

• MHP I qualifications meets one of the following:
• Has a graduate degree from a college or university that is accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in a generally recognized clinical discipline in which the degree program includes a clinical practicum.
• Has an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
• The Department will accept a general equivalency report from the listed evaluator agencies to verify a foreign degree or its equivalency.
• Licensed as LCSW or LPC preferred
• Possesses knowledge of Erie County mental health resources and mental health level of care determination.
• Skilled in therapeutic interventions.
• Must be able to obtain Act 33/34 and FBI clearances upon hire.
• Must complete Mandated Reporter training within 30 days of hire.
• Must complete crisis management and de-escalation training.
• Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette.
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequent standing/walking/sitting
• Occasionally lifting items of light to medium weight (up to 25lbs).
• Occasionally lifting supplies and/or equipment
• Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
• Primarily medical office space, subject to many interruptions and occasionally hostile and emotionally upset individuals

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Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is looking for NIGHT (7P-0730A) and day (7a-730p) Licensed Practical Nurses to join our Behavioral Health Team.

$10,000 Sign on Bonus for 2 or more years 

$7,500 Sign on Bonus for less than 2 years  

REQUIRED: Provide patient care and medication administration utilizing nursing principles while attending to the responsibilities and needs of assigned patients. Utilize established standards of care and unit policies and procedures when making clinically appropriate decisions. Participate in patient care planning by communicating patient information to members of the treatment team. Provide patient education and guidance to address patient problems through admission to discharge. Identify and participate in staff training programs designed to improve professional knowledge and skills that will enhance clinical expertise and patient care. Participate in the QA/QI process to ensure positive patient outcomes and evaluation of nursing care. Demonstrate professional behavior and interactions at all times with patients, family members, other professionals and staff.

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Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring and Full Time Physical Therapist to join our team!

SUMMARY: Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone disease, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability by performing the following duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Reviews Physician’s referral (prescription) and patient’s condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required.

2. Tests and measures patient’s strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment.

3. Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data.

4. Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function.

5. Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities and in use of assistant and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.

6. Administers treatments involving application of physical agents.

7. Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatment to achieve maximum benefit.

8. Administers massage. Administers traction to relieve pain.

9. Records treatment, response, and progress in patient’s chart or enters information into computer.

10. Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.

11. Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modification to Orthotist.

12. Confers with Physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggests revisions in treatment programs, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient’s health care.

13. Orients, instructs, and directs work activities of assistants, aides, and students.

14. Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students, and community groups.

15. Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; and

one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Membership of the Stroke team includes mandatory hours of education annually specifically related to diagnosis/assessment and management of acute stroke/ cerebrovascular disease.

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Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring full-time Observation Techs to join our Behavioral Health Team. REQUIRED: Under the supervision of a RN, provides close observation of patients. Assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment. Is vigilant in the protection of the patient from self harm or falls. Maintains on-going observations of patients and documents this observation at least every five minutes. Verifies that each patient is breathing and not engaging in any harmful acts. Immediately alerts proximate staff of any attempt of self harm or emergency situation while intervening to prevent harmful occurrence.

Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer is seeking a Full-time Imaging Technologist, XRAY/ CT. 

Schedule is Monday-Thursday 11:30am to 10pm

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
•  Produces diagnostic computerized tomography images of optimal quality and assists in interventional computed tomography examinations by using designated imaging systems.
• Correlate patient’s clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for reference use.
• Provide superior patient care through explanation of CT procedures and assist with any questions or needs
• Selects appropriate CT protocols and follows ALARA standards for optimal image quality using minimal radiation exposure.
• Prepares contrast agents which are utilized for the CT procedures according to procedural guidelines and protocols, including oral and intravenous routes.
• Prepares sterile trays for specific interventional computed tomography examinations and maintains sterility during those procedures.
• Maintains equipment in efficient and safe operating order through visual and performance checks of equipment, supplies, and accessories; problem solves equipment failure and imaging quality and contacts service representative regarding equipment problems.
• Completes all quality checks and ensures that equipment logs are maintained.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas.
• Transports patients to CT scan room; prepares and maintains room for daily activities.
• Requests and orders supplies as necessary to keep material on hand at all times.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educations programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• All 1^st & 2^nd Shift Splits O.R. On-Call between other staff
• Attends meeting as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education:  Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology with Diploma or Associate Degree

Membership of the Stroke team includes mandatory hours of education annually specifically related to diagnosis/assessment and management of acute stroke/ cerebrovascular disease.

Required Course(s)/Training: Accredited program in Radiologic Technology and training in computerized assisted tomography

• Req. Certification/Registration: ARRT (R) is required;

                                                                    CT registry is preferred, but not required

• Physical Demands: Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients

                                              Lifts supplies/equipment

• Working Conditions: Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards

Millcreek Community Hospital, an equal opportunity employer, is looking for an enthusiastic PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY CASE MANAGER with excellent patient care to join our team.

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Case Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting individuals and families by providing guidance, resources, and advocacy. This position requires a strong commitment to helping clients navigate complex systems and achieve their personal goals. The Case Manager will work closely with clients to assess their needs, develop individualized plans, and connect them with appropriate services.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and strengths including all consents, releases of information, admission psychosocial, and obtaining insurance authorization.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized service plans tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
• Provide ongoing support through motivational interviewing techniques to empower clients in their journey.
• Conducts and documents weekly individual therapy sessions
• Collaborates with and provides updates to all external parties including community-based family therapy provider, guardians, school, etc.
• Manages patient schedules
• Manage crisis situations effectively while maintaining a calm and supportive environment.
• Facilitates discharges by sending referrals as needed
• Complete discharge paperwork processes
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in compliance with organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work/Mental Health Counseling/Related social service discipline required or Child and Adolescent social work with clinical experience preferred.
• Proven experience in case management or social services preferred.
• Strong knowledge of workforce development strategies and resources..
• Experience in crisis management and behavioral health support is essential.
• Knowledge of addiction counseling practices is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build rapport with diverse populations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve!

Millcreek Community Hospital, an EEOC employee, is searching for a PRN Switchboard/ front desk operator position. This position is required to have Weekend availability and Holiday coverage. This position needs availability on all shifts.

Summary: The Switchboard Operator is responsible to answer, screen and route all incoming calls; relay incoming, outgoing, and interoffice calls appropriately; receive and respond to emergency calls, monitor alarms and respond according to prescribed procedures. The operator will provide excellent customer service seeking to meet customer needs, expectations, and demands quickly and effectively. The operator must work efficiently and professionally in a fast paced, sometimes stressful work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Confidently utilize the Telephone System to answer, connect, and transfer calls.

Respond efficiently and calmly to all hospital emergency calls (such as fire alarms, and emergency codes) by notifying appropriate personnel, and overhead paging, following established procedures.

Provide information to callers, visitors and Health System staff within the limits of HIPAA.

Speak clearly, politely and respectfully to patients, visitors, and Health System staff when conveying information using correct grammar.

Remain calm and professional when dealing with difficult situations; receiving complaints and taking action to remedy the complaint; and treating the customer with respect.

Contact physicians and other Hospital personnel as appropriate according to established procedures.

Expedite calls by using cell phones, voice paging as required.

Complete tasks as assigned by the Team Leader.

Perform other related duties as requested.

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$1,000 Sign on Bonus Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring multiple Full-Time Behavioral Health Techs for our Behavioral Health Units.

REQUIRED:

• Provides assistance in meeting the daily living needs of patients within the therapeutic setting.
• Directs patient activities designed to improve biopsychosocial functioning.
• Implements identified patient care activities to assigned patients under the direction of nursing staff.
• Documents patient behaviors and deviations on checklist and in narrative on the medical record.
• Demonstrates professional behavior and interactions at all times with patients, family members, other professionals and staff.
• Participates in staff training programs designed to improve professional knowledge and skills that will enhance clinical expertise and patient care.

SUMMARY:     Provides professional nursing care within the ICU; coordinates care planning with other disciplines.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Writes initial nursing histories, assesses patients’ conditions and develops individual care plans for patients assigned to the unit.

Administers and controls narcotics and medications.

Assists in formulating and screening Quality Assurance criteria and providing inservice training for staff.

Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as necessary to ensure optimal patient care.

Maintains patient documentation.

Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.

Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of the patient’s medical treatment.

Observes emotional stability of patients, expresses interest in their progress and prepares for continuing care after discharge.

Assists other members of the nursing team and/or other disciplines.

Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.

Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy.

Arranges for patients’ ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services.

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops.

Attends meetings as required.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

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Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring Full-Time Radiologist to join our healthcare team. The Radiologist will examine and diagnose disorders and diseases using x-rays and radioactive materials and may also treat patients. Performs and interprets the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies, mammography, and ultrasound. Reviews and transmits images and information using picture archiving and communications systems. Communicates examination results and diagnostic information to referring physicians.

Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring a Day Time Nurse Aide on ACE and two Night Aides on ICU.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Answers call bells to determine patients’ needs.

2. Bathes, dresses, and undresses patients.

3. Serves and collects food trays and feeds patients requiring help.

4. Transports patients or assists patients to walk.

5. Drapes patients for examinations and treatments, and remains with patients to perform such duties as holding instruments and adjusting lights.

6. Turns and repositions patients with limited mobility, alone or with assistance.

7. Changes bed linens, runs errands, directs visitors, and answers telephone.

8. Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed.

9. Cleans, stores, prepares, and issues equipment and supplies.

10. Sets up equipment such as oxygen.

11. May accompany patient to other institution or facility.

12. Maintains cleanliness of patients’ room and corridors.

13. Other duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: One year certificate from college or technical school or three to six months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

Certifications: CPR

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

Ability to write simple correspondence

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

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Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer is seeking 1 FT NIGHT RN, (SHIFTS MAY VARY) for our Detox Department. $7,800 Sign on Bonus with 2 years or more experience $6,500 Sign on Bonus with less than 2 years of experience REQUIRED: The Detox staff nurse is a Registered Nurse who provides a high standard of care through thorough assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluation of all patients under their care. Provide patient care and medication administration utilizing nursing principles while attending to the responsibilities and needs of assigned patients. Utilize established standards of care and unit policies and procedures when making clinically appropriate decisions. Participate in patient care planning by communicating patient information to members of the treatment team. Provide patient education and guidance to address patient problems through admission to discharge. Demonstrate professional behavior and interactions at all times with patients, family members, other professionals and staff.