LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently seeking multiple PRN (AS NEEDED) Dietary Aide's with weekend and day availability.

Ideal candidate must be OK with cross training.

WEEKENDS ARE REQUIRED

Under the direct supervision of the members of the supervisory staff, the Dietary Aide performs a variety of patient food service and dish room duties and other related tasks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assembles prepared food on trays for general and therapeutic diets.

2. Maintains tray line in a clean, neat and orderly manner.

3. Delivers food trucks to patient floors as specified. Returns them to the dish room at designated.

4. Tends and loads dish machine in patient/employee dish room.

5. Washes certain items by hand such as pot, pans and utensils.

6. Disposes of trash and garbage as scheduled. Cleans and sanitizes trash

containers as they are emptied.

7. Cleans and sanitizes all food and supply carts in the department at the end of each shift.

8. Is responsible for cleaning all work tables and surrounding work areas in the dish room and pot washing area at the end of each meal period. Sanitizes after cleaning.

9. Sweeps and mops floors throughout the department at designated times.

10. Maintains clean and sanitary dining areas prior to and following each meal period.

11. Assists in preparing such items as salads, dessert or nourishments.

12. Assists in the storage of food and supplies following deliveries using the first-in, first-out method.

13. Prepares and delivers late trays as instructed.

14. Performs heavy cleaning following the cleaning schedule.

15. Assists in the set-up, service and clean-up of special meetings and functions.

16. Must maintain a current record of attendance to the required inservices as determined by the institution on an annual basis.

 LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion is seeking a full-time 1st shift 7-330PM OR 8-430PM LPN for the Wound Care Center.

SUMMARY: PERFORMS DUTIES UNDER SUPERVISION OF THE Medical Director, Program Director, and/or Clinical Coordinator as appropriate for the program. Is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems. Is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance on the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems. Administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the hyperbaric physician.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Requirements: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or Certificate equivalent. Be certified and/or licensed in one of the following vocations:

Minimum Experience: One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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$1,000 Sign on Bonus

LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion, 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.

LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring a Detox Unit Leader Full Time.

SUMMARY: Participates in planning, policy development, and priority setting for the Nursing Department. The Nurse Leader directs and supervises professional nursing and ancillary personnel rendering patient care services on specific units. Serves as a member of the health care team providing direct patient care as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assigns duties and coordinates nursing service.

2. Follows up with patient, staff and physician complaints and incident reports.

3. Evaluates nursing activities to ensure patient care, staff relations, and efficiency of

service.

4. Initiates monthly unit meetings.

5. Observes nursing care and visits patients to ensure that nursing care is carried out as

directed, and treatment administered in accordance with physician’s instructions.

6. Maintains maintenance repair and rental logs.

7. Directs preparation and maintenance of patient’s clinical records.

8. Identifies and provides educational opportunities for staff.

9. Inspects rooms for cleanliness and comfort.

10. Reviews bi-weekly time sheet for accuracy.

11. Accompanies physician on rounds, and keeps informed of special orders concerning

patients.

12. Participates in interview and training of personnel.

13. Orders or directs ordering of drugs, solutions, and equipment, and maintains records

on narcotics.

Maintains the standards of nursing practice within the unit and otherwise ensures

sound nursing practice. Projects staffing needs to ensure safe, effective, quality

patient care.

2. Monitors Quality Assurance activities on unit.

3. Participates in development of annual budget and conducts monthly review of

variances.

4. Assume staffing roles as necessary.

5. Maintains knowledge of current trends, developments, new technology and standards

of care through current literature, seminars, conference and site visits.

6. Investigates and resolves complaints, or refers unusual problems to superior.

7. Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supervises employees in the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and discipline employees; addressing complaints and resolving them.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

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 Experience: B.S.N. or equivalent from four year college preferred

Thorough knowledge of unit specific procedures, practices, policies, and techniques.

Managerial and analytical skills to coordinate and direct activities on the nursing unit.

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 LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion, 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.

 LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring an Emergency Room Technician, PRN and FT36 NIGHTS, 7p-0730a.

Required:

• Primary responsibility will be to triage patients as they present to the ER and report of such patients to RN and/or ER physician.
• Assists the nurse in tasks requiring less technical skills.
• Adhere to Hospital and Emergency Room policies.
• Will restock, reorder supplies.
• Assure a clean, safe work environment.
• Offer support to patients and families.
• Functions as a Unit Clerk and is able to meet emergency situations with composure within scope of procedure.

Education Requirements:

• Post high school vocational/specialized training
• Current Emergency Medical Technician certificate or EMT required.
• CPR
• Basic Telemetry Course credentialing within 1 year of hire
• 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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LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is looking for NIGHT (7P-0730A) 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.

LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion, an Equal Opportunity Employer is seeing a Full Time DAY Registered Nurse (7a-730p)

$10,000 Sign on Bonus with 2 years or more experience
$7,500 Sign on Bonus with less than 2 years of experience

REQUIRED: The Emergency Room 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

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LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion, an EEOC Employer is looking to add a Billing Specialist to our Team.

SUMMARY:

Self-starter; excellent time manager, and highly organized team focused individual with the ability to follow direction with minimal oversight, solve problems and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers and insurance payers within tight deadlines.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, review, and transmit facility and professional claims using billing software and clearinghouse, including electronic and paper claim processing within payer filing limits.
• Ensure rejected claims are reviewed, corrected, and reprocessed timely.
• Follow up on unpaid claims and contact payers on various issues within standard billing cycle timeframe.
• Review payments for accuracy; be able to spot check for 100% reimbursement on charges, and excessively low payment.
• Identify and bill secondary or tertiary insurance payers as appropriate.
• Answers all patients, providers, or insurance telephone inquiries pertaining to assigned accounts and work to resolve them effectively.
• Timely follow up on insurance claim denials, exceptions or exclusions.
• Stays informed on local regulations and changes in billing requirements.
• Make necessary arrangements for medical record requests, completion of additional information requests, appeals, etc. as requested by insurance companies.
• Regularly meet with Patient Accounting Leader to discuss and resolve reimbursement issues or billing obstacles.
• Regularly attend department huddles and meetings.
• Perform additional duties as requested.

Minimum Education:

Minimum of associate degree required.

Minimum Experience:

Minimum of one to three years of experience in medical or hospital billing, hospital billing preferred.

Minimum Skills:

• Demonstrate reliability and a sense of urgency in completing tasks quickly and in a timely manner.
• Excellent customer service skills. Conceptual understanding of financial record keeping and medical billing procedures.
• Competent use of computer systems, software (including Microsoft Office), and 10 key calculators.

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LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is looking for multiple Registered Nurses to join our Behavioral Health Team. $15,000 Sign on Bonus with 2 years or more experience $10,000 Sign on Bonus with less than 2 years of experience

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.
• Demonstrate professional behavior and interactions at all times with patients, family members, other professionals and staff.

PREFERRED: 

• General understanding of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention techniques.
• Familiarity with the use and administration of psychotropic medications.
• Familiarity with admission/discharge planning and community resources.
• Familiarity with compliance policies and procedures.  

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LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion, 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.