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Corry Memorial Hospital is searching for a Surgical Technician. The Surgical Technician will be responsible for preoperative, inoperative and post-operative duties which include:
1. Prepares instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure.
2. Performs the surgical scrub, and donning gown, and gloves.
3. Sets ups the sterile field with proper instruments, supplies and other equipment needed for procedure.
4. Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator.
5. Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.
6. Passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon during the procedure.
7. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique before/during/after procedure.
8. Cleaning of OR rooms.
9. Schedules Patients and Prepares Patient Charts.
10. Other duties as assigned by manager.
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Job Category | Corry Memorial Hospital |
Location: | Corry, PA |
Company Name: | Corry Memorial Hospital |
Corry Memorial Hospital is searching for a Surgical Technician. The Surgical Technician will be responsible for preoperative, inoperative and post-operative duties which include: 1. Prepares instrumen...
Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is looking for Licensed Practical Nurses to join our Medical / Surgical Unit. NIGHTS (7p-0730a) WEEKEND PROGRAM (36 HRS), we are also looking for a FT36 DAY LPN (7a-730p).
WE Differential Pay!!!
$6,500 Sign on Bonus with 2 years or more experience
$5,200 Sign on Bonus with less than 2 years of experience
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is looking for Licensed Practical Nurses to join our Medical / Surgical Unit. NIGHTS (7p-0730a) WEEKEND PROGRAM (36 HRS), we are also looki...
We are seeking a detail-oriented Medical Biller to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for accurately billing patients and insurance companies, ensuring timely payments and compliance with regulations.
Duties:
- Review and verify accuracy of billing data
- Prepare and submit claims to insurance companies
- Follow up on unpaid claims
- Resolve billing issues and discrepancies
- Maintain patient records with accurate billing information
- Utilize medical coding systems such as ICD-10, ICD-9, and DRG
- Collaborate with medical staff to clarify diagnosis or obtain additional information
Qualifications:
- Proficiency in medical terminology and coding
- Experience in medical billing, collections, or related field
- Knowledge of medical office procedures and insurance guidelines
- Familiarity with electronic medical records systems
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Nice-to-have Skills:
- Understanding of medical collection processes
- Familiarity with healthcare reimbursement methodologies
Join our team as a Medical Biller to contribute to the efficient operation of our healthcare facility while ensuring accurate billing practices and compliance with industry standards.
LECOM Health’s full time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package along with competitive wages. Enhanced benefits include Highmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield Health Insurance starting at only $55 a month! Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all Full Time employees at no cost. The Health System also offers an excellent 403(b) Retirement Plan to qualified employees with an employer match after completing one year of service.
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Job Category | Medical Associates of Erie |
We are seeking a detail-oriented Medical Biller to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for accurately billing patients and insurance companies, ensuring timely payments a...
LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital is seeking Per Diem Registered Nurses for the Operating Room, Emergency Department and Acute Care Unit.
Job Summary:
Provides direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical setting. Communicates with physicians/nurse manager/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.
Characteristic job tasks and responsibilities:
- Knowledge of medication s and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
- Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patients age.
- Ability to perform a head to toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes: pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population.
- Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patients response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
- Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.
- Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services to level of licensure.
- Communicates appropriately and clearly to Nurse Manager, co-workers and physicians.
- Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
- Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including: pediatric, geriatric and general population.
- Demonstrates and ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
- Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
- Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures patient confidentiality.
- Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
- Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
- Documentation must meet current standards and policies.
- Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with social service/discharge planner regarding both in hospital and post discharge needs.
- Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
- Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
- Performs other duties as directed by Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
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Job Category | Corry Memorial Hospital |
Location: | Corry, PA |
Company Name: | Corry Memorial Hospital |
LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital is seeking Per Diem Registered Nurses for the Operating Room, Emergency Department and Acute Care Unit. Job Summary: Provides direct and indirect patient care i...
LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital is currently seeking Housekeepers. The Housekeeper will be responsible for the following duties:
- Selects cleaning materials and supplies and prepares solutions according to procedure. Loads service cart and transports to work area.
- Cleans assigned areas by washing furniture, tile, fixtures and equipment with germicidal cleaning solutions.
- Cleans assigned areas by washing walls, doors, door frames, ceilings, vents, patient televisions and windows; strips and applies floor finish and polishes floors.
- Mops and buffs floor areas, vacuums carpets, spot cleans floors and carpets, using appropriate solutions and arranges furniture and equipment back in an orderly fashion after cleaning assigned area.
- Requests cleaning supplies and equipment as needed.
- Cleans Equipment and notifies supervisor of equipment needing repair. Reports safety hazards to supervisor.
- Follow instructions regarding the use of cleaning materials and supplies in accordance with OSHA and Institutional Safety Protocols
- Returns unused supplies to proper place, cleans carts and equipment and ensures all items are replaced in an orderly manner.
- Climbs ladder to reach high areas for cleaning purposes.
- Collects waste from all areas of facility, sanitizes trash cans and keeps waste disposal area sanitized.
- Assists in collecting and distributing soiled or clean linen.
- Collects hazardous waste in manner established by the Infection Control Committee.
- Cleans rooms after patients have been discharged or more frequently if needed.
- Arranges furniture for meetings, workshops and facility affairs, as requested.
- Shovel/Salt sidewalks as needed if maintenance is unavailable.
- Performs other related duties as requested by supervisor.
LECOM Health’s full time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package along with competitive wages. Enhanced benefits include Highmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield Health Insurance starting at only $55 a month! Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all Full Time employees at no cost. The Health System also offers an excellent 403(b) Retirement Plan to qualified employees with an employer match of 100% after completing one year of service.
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Job Category | Corry Memorial Hospital |
Location: | Corry, PA |
Company Name: | Corry Memorial Hospital |
LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital is currently seeking Housekeepers. The Housekeeper will be responsible for the following duties: Selects cleaning materials and supplies and prepares solutions acc...
Job description
- Able to perform thorough patient history and physical assessments including psycho/social, on all age/sex classifications.
- Able to diagnose disease states and administer appropriate treatment.
- Knows own limits and consults with Physician as appropriate.
- Able to order, perform and interpret laboratory and x-ray procedures as appropriate.
- Participates in staff meetings to identify and solve clinic problems.
- Documents assessment and treatment plan clearly and concisely in patient chart, in a timely fashion.
- Makes provisions and arrangements for necessary patient teaching, whether completed by self or delegated.
- Reviews clinic policies, procedures and standards (clinical and non-clinical) and offers recommendations for revision at least annually.
- Maintains cooperative attitude with clinic personnel, physicians, patients and families as needed to enhance continuity of care and a positive working environment.
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program and safety standards.
- Assists Physician(s) with chart completion.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Registered as a Mid-level Practitioner with current License and DEA.
LECOM Health’s full time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package along with competitive wages. Enhanced benefits include Highmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield Health Insurance starting at only $55 a month! Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all Full Time employees at no cost. The Health System also offers an excellent 403(b) Retirement Plan to qualified employees with an employer match after completing one year of service.
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Job Category | Corry Memorial Hospital |
Location: | Corry, PA; Clymer, NY |
Job description Corry Memorial Hospital is currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner for our Rural Health Clinic. The nurse practitioner is responsible for the delivery of quality patient care, working u...
Job Summary:
Greet and register Emergency room patients while assisting all other emergency room personnel as needed.
Characteristic job tasks and responsibilities:
- Greet, interview triage, and register ER patients; including obtaining all signatures, updating demographical information, and verifying insurance eligibility.
- Perform Cashier functions by collecting co-payments, counting cash drawer, providing change.
- Assist with outpatient registration, obtaining medical records, all intercoms, switch board after departmental business hours, and paging of physicians.
- Provide Clerical Assistance for the Emergency Department by scanning, filing, obtaining records, and completing tear down chart
- Distribute OBS Brochures as necessary.
- Assist Emergency Room Nurse and Physician as requested; such as assisting patients per RN or Physician instruction, obtaining wheelchairs, collecting urine specimens, cleaning beds, and copying charts for transfers.
- Assist Ambulance Service as needed; such as answering phone, open/close garage door, meet as they arrive, answer Ambulance Med patch.
- Set up arrangements for transfer by calling Transfer Center as well as helicopter transports.
- Monitor panel alarms and security cameras.
- Announce Fire Alarms.
- Notify departments of Cardiac Arrest.
- Contact on call Administrative personnel as needed.
- Assist in finding nursing staff coverage when needed.
- Complete transfer sheets and daily counts for Administration office.
- Assist Acute Care Unit with scanning living wills and POA’s.
- Verify room and bed census with nursing floors nightly.
- Call outside services such as Poison Control and Chaplain as needed.
- Snow removal and/or salting when needed.
- Assist with other tasks as assigned by the manager.
LECOM Health’s full time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package along with competitive wages. Enhanced benefits include Highmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield Health Insurance starting at only $55 a month! Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all Full Time employees at no cost. The Health System also offers an excellent 403(b) Retirement Plan to all qualified employees with an employer match after completing one year of service. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
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Job Category | Corry Memorial Hospital |
Location: | Corry, PA |
Company Name: | Corry Memorial Hospital |
Job Summary: Greet and register Emergency room patients while assisting all other emergency room personnel as needed. Characteristic job tasks and responsibilities: Greet, interview triage, and regist...
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Knowledge, skills, attitude, and energy to consistently provide resident centered care.
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Organizes and directs or carries out a program of activities which will provide entertainment, intercommunication, relaxation, opportunity to express creative talent and fulfill basic psychological, social and spiritual needs for all the residents, subject to individual restrictions, limitations, and interests.
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Encourages hobbies and craft activities. Provides craft materials and supplies, instructs and supervises residents during craft activities, and complies with safety regulations and policies.
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Encourages social communication among residents through group activities and recreation.
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Helps in planning parties, provides games and encourages residents to assist in the planning.
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Encourages residents to participate in religious activities to fulfill their spiritual needs.
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Encourages intellectual/educational development through literature, lectures and cultural events.
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Provides reading material and CDs, tapes and digital books for the blind.
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Assist in recording of residents’ activities. Assists in admissions, evaluations and MDS process. Writes progress notes as needed.
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Must perform as a Universal Worker being cross-trained in housekeeping, dietary, and personal care functions.
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Must be flexible to accept other duties as needed or assigned by the resident or institution.
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Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
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High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is preferred
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Previous customer service or personal care experience is preferred
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Must be willing to undergo a pre-employment physical and criminal background check
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Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance with employee-only coverage costing only $55/ month!
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Full Family Medical Insurance is only $270/month!
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Employees with LECOM Medical Insurance can take advantage of waived co-pays and deductibles at LECOM physicians and Millcreek Community Hosptial.
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403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching of 100% after completing one year of service!
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Paid time off accruals – vacation and sick
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7 paid holidays each calendar year
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Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all Full Time employees at no cost!
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Employee referral program
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Employee appreciation/recognition events
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Employee assistance program and discounted membership at the LECOM Fitness and Wellness Center
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Job Category | LECOM Institute for Successful Living |
Location: | 2628 Elmwood Ave, Erie PA |
Company Name: | LECOM at Elmwood Gardens |
An Activity Aide will assist in organizing, directing and carrying out programs and activities which cover spiritual development, recreation, diversion, intellectual, and educational development for r...
LECOM Institute for Successful Aging is currently seeking a Full Time LPN for one of our personal care facilities – the Regency at South Shore, located at 322 Washington Place, Erie, PA.
Summary:
- Responsible to participate in hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising staff.
- Responsible to conduct and document training programs including but not limited to initial training, annual training, monthly training, diabetes training, CPR and first aid training.
- Responsible for the resident medications including training on medication administration and management.
- Responsible to serve on call after office hours.
- Responsible for the assessment, care, and monitoring of residents and the related documentation.
- Responsible to have positive relationships and communication with families.
- Communicate with physicians.
- Responsible to follow nursing practices and documentation according to Pennsylvania regulations
Qualifications Include:
- Must possess current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Pennsylvania.
- Must maintain current certifications in CPR and First Aid.
LECOM’s full time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package, which includes:
- Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance with employee-only coverage costing only $55/ month!
- Full Family Medical Insurance is only $270/month!
- Employees with LECOM Medical Insurance can take advantage of waived co-pays and deductibles at LECOM physicians and Millcreek Community Hospital.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching of 100% after completing one year of service
- Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all Full Time employees at no cost!
- Paid time off accruals – vacation and sick
- 7 Paid holidays each calendar year
- Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all Full Time employees at no cost!
- Employee referral program
- Employee appreciation/recognition events
- Employee assistance program and discounted membership at the LECOM Fitness and Wellness Center
The LECOM Institute for Successful Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Category | LECOM Institute for Successful Living |
Location: | 322 Washington Place, Erie PA |
Company Name: | LECOM Regency at South Shore |
LECOM Institute for Successful Aging is currently seeking a Full Time LPN for one of our personal care facilities – the Regency at South Shore, located at 322 Washington Place, Erie, PA. Summary: Re...
Job Summary:
Performs diversified duties in diet kitchen and tray line. Checks trays for accuracy, examines diet orders received and records information. Assists as needed to expedite work flow in the kitchen, dishwashing areas and cafeteria food line.
characteristic job tasks and responsibilities:
- Receive daily assignments and instructions.
- Act in a courteous professional manner to all hospital personnel, patients, and visitors.
- Assemble patient trays, prepare food carts and transport the carts to the appropriate floors.
- Clear food carts and café trays, perform dish washing tasks.
- Perform heavy cleaning, routine cleaning and non-routine cleaning duties as directed.
- Assist in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Document required records and statistics.
- Restock items in the kitchen.
- Maintain snack levels in each of the floor kitchens.
- Prepare luncheons and other special functions.
- Attend department staff and educational meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned within the dietary department.
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Job Category | Corry Memorial Hospital |
Location: | Corry, PA |
Company Name: | Corry Memorial Hospital |
Job Summary: Performs diversified duties in diet kitchen and tray line. Checks trays for accuracy, examines diet orders received and records information. Assists as needed to expedite work flow in...
Job Summary:
Assists the pharmacist by filling physician orders for medications for oral, rectal, topical and injectable use; mixes IV admixture solutions as required. Types labels, prepares and files charge slips and performs other related duties.
Characteristic job tasks and responsibilities:
- Assists the pharmacist in providing medication, drug information and pharmaceutical services to patients, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel.
- Prepares intravenous solutions and admixtures.
- Maintains inventory of supplies and reorders them accordingly.
- Assists in filling prescriptions.
- Processes records of medications and supplies dispensed to patients or customers, computes charges and enters electronically.
- Receives and stores incoming deliveries of medication and supplies.
- Maintains the pharmacy department in a clean and orderly manner.
- Demonstrates ability to calculate figures and amounts relating to dosage calculations when filling various prescriptions.
- Performs other duties as directed by Pharmacist.
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Job Category | Corry Memorial Hospital |
Location: | Corry, PA |
Company Name: | Corry Memorial Hospital |
Job Summary: Assists the pharmacist by filling physician orders for medications for oral, rectal, topical and injectable use; mixes IV admixture solutions as required. Types labels, prepares and files...
Corry Memorial Hospital is currently seeking a full time and per diem Radiologic Technologist. This employee prepares patients for procedures, performs diagnostic imaging testing, and other procedures necessary within direct supervision from the department manager. Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering tests to patient; answers questions within scope of practice. Produces high quality images. Performs accurate assessment of patients to ensure proper machine settings and exposure factors. Always maintains a sound knowledge of current expected positioning factors. Current ARRT certification and CPR required. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
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Job Category | Corry Memorial Hospital |
Location: | Corry, PA |
Company Name: | Corry Memorial Hospital |
Corry Memorial Hospital is currently seeking a full time and per diem Radiologic Technologist. This employee prepares patients for procedures, performs diagnostic imaging testing, and other procedures...
LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital is seeking a Nurse Aide for our Acute Care Unit.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and the Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patient.
- Performs basic patient care responsibilities appropriate to condition of the patient.
- Communicates to the RN/LPN any observed changes in patient status and responses.
- Assists with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with technique appropriate for patient’s conditions.
- Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice.
- Performs treatments and provides services within scope of practice, such as nutrition, mobility, hygiene, and the answering of call bells.
- Must have ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
- Responds to patients in emergency or physically distressing situations.
- Appropriately cleans and maintains all instruments, equipment, patient units, cupboards, etc as needed on the unit.
- Performs other duties as directed by Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
LECOM Health’s full time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package along with competitive wages. Enhanced benefits include Highmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield Health Insurance starting at only $40 a month! Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all Full Time employees at no cost. The Health System also offers an excellent 403(b) Retirement Plan to qualified employees, with an employer match after completing one year of service.
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Job Category | Corry Memorial Hospital |
Location: | Corry, PA |
Company Name: | Corry Memorial Hospital |
LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital is seeking a Nurse Aide for our Acute Care Unit. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to patients and assists in maintenan...
The LECOM Institute for Successful Aging is now accepting applicants for its Certified Nurse Aide course.
Applicants selected for the LECOM CNA course will receive their training at no cost, as well as books for the class. LECOM will also cover the cost for the licensing exam (terms apply).
Applicants will be offered a Full Time CNA position within one or more of our skilled nursing facilities, contingent upon successful completion of class and the final exam.
About the Class
The LECOM CNA Course is a 4 week course, with a total of 120 hours of classroom and clinical training. The first two weeks of the course will be classroom hours hosted at the Regency at South Shore, located at 322 Washington Place, Erie PA 16505, from 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM. Clinical hours will be held during the second two weeks of the course at the LECOM Senior Living Center, located at 5535 Peach St, Erie PA 16509, from 7:00 AM- 1:30 PM. Candidates who can work Full Time 2nd shift, 3rd shift, or 12 hour overnight shift upon graduation of the course will be given preference for admittance. Attendance is during the class is mandatory.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent, strongly preferred
- Applicants must complete a pre-employment physical and criminal background check prior to beginning the class
- Must have reliable transportation to and from the class location(s)
Benefits (Upon employment)
LECOM’s full time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package including:
- Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance with employee-only coverage costing only $55/ month!
- Full Family Medical Insurance is only $270/month!
- Employees with LECOM Medical Insurance can take advantage of waived co-pays and deductibles at LECOM physicians and Millcreek Community Hospital.
- A 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching of 100% after completing one year of service!
- Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all Full Time employees at no cost!
- Paid vacation and sick time accrual
- 7 Paid holidays each calendar year
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee recognition events
- Discount available to LECOM Fitness and Wellness Center
About the LECOM Institute for Successful Aging
With Erie County’s senior population now approaching one out of four residents, LECOM Health is committed to wellness for this growing age group. LECOM Health offers a full continuum of care from Independent Living and Personal Care apartments to Skilled Nursing Care and Outpatient services including In-Home Care, Home Health, and Hospice under the direction of the LECOM Institute for Successful Aging.
The LECOM Institute for Successful Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job Category | LECOM Institute for Successful Living |
Location: | 5535 Peach St Suite 1803, Erie, PA 16509 |
Company Name: | LECOM Institute for Successful Aging |
The LECOM Institute for Successful Aging is now accepting applicants for its Certified Nurse Aide course. Applicants selected for the LECOM CNA course will receive their training at no cost, as...
With Erie County’s senior population now approaching one out of four residents, LECOM Health is committed to wellness for this growing age group. LECOM Health offers a full continuum of care from Independent Living and Personal Care apartments to Skilled Nursing Care and Outpatient services including In-Home Care, Home Health, and Hospice under the direction of the LECOM Institute for Successful Aging.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Social Worker provides individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services while operating in a resident centered environment.
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:
- Completes an initial comprehensive psychosocial assessment of patients.
- Must be an advocate for the resident to resolve crises.
- Collaborates with other professionals to evaluate the physical, mental, and social aspects of the resident.
- Monitor, evaluate, and record residents’ progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
- Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in residents’ status.
- Identify environmental impediments to the residents’ progress through interviews and review of resident records.
- Counsel residents in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life.
- Educate residents and family members on the roles and levels of healthcare, community resources, entitlements, and advanced directives.
- Arranging for resources/funds to finance medications, durable medical equipment, and other needed services.
- Coordinates resident discharge and continuity of care planning.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field including, but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology from an accredited institution.
- One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
- Must meet equivalent state requirements for social work practice, or, in jurisdictions not having such legal regulation, holds certification or credentialing from the National Association of Social Workers.
BENEFITS:
LECOM’s full time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package including:
- Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance with employee-only coverage costing only $55/ month!
- Full Family Medical Insurance is only $270/month!
- Employees with LECOM Medical Insurance can take advantage of waived co-pays and deductibles at LECOM physicians and Millcreek Community Hospital.
- A 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching of 100% after completing one year of service!
- Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all Full Time employees at no cost!
- Paid vacation and sick time accrual
- 7 Paid holidays each calendar year
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee recognition events
- Discount available to LECOM Fitness and Wellness Center
The LECOM Institute for Successful Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $19.00 – $24.00 per hour
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Job Category | LECOM Institute for Successful Living |
Location: | 5535 Peach St, Erie PA |
Company Name: | LECOM Senior Living Center |
With Erie County’s senior population now approaching one out of four residents, LECOM Health is committed to wellness for this growing age group. LECOM Health offers a full continuum of care from In...