About the LECOM Institute for Successful Living

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 Living.

The Assistant Director of Nursing is a Registered Nurse (RN) who will be responsible for the day to day coordination and oversees all aspects of the Nursing Department as assigned by the Director of Nursing. The ADON is responsible for maintaining a high standard of patient centered care and is expected to plan and provide managerial and clinical support to patients and staff.

*This position is located at 4114 Schaper Ave, Erie PA.*

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages employees and participates in selection, orientation, counseling, evaluation, and scheduling of staff.
• Provides and facilities resident centered care.
• Performs routine skin evaluations and ensures the treatments are ordered and applied appropriately.
• Serves as a resource person to residents, families, physicians and staff in interpreting department policy.
• Assists DON in aspects of marketing including, but not limited to, developing positive relationships with the community, residents, and families. Providing tours and attending marketing events will also be required.
• Assists in the negotiation of approval for resident stay and rates with payers.
• Serves as an educator for residents, families, referral sources, payers, and case managers.
• Participate in precertification, preadmission screenings, outcome data, and review of records.
• Assists in the coordination of admissions and discharges.
• Conducts resident interviews for social, personal, and medical history.
• Assists residents with the activities of daily living including, but not limited to; bathing, dressing, dining, and transportation.
• Assists in the care planning process including implementation and accurate and timely documentation.
• Will perform as the Acting or Interim D.O.N. in the absence of the D.O.N.
• Must be flexible to accept other duties as needed or assigned by the resident or institution.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a valid PA RN License
• Previous supervisor experience preferred.

BENEFITS:

• 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
• 6 paid holidays
• 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
• Up to $200/month towards childcare

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:

The RN Tuition Reimbursement Program was created to assist LECOM Health employees by offsetting a portion of their educational expenses. Registered Nurses or Licensed Practical Nurses may be eligible for tuition reimbursement up to a maximum of $22,000.*

The LECOM Institute for Successful Living is an equal opportunity employer.

*The Tuition Reimbursement Program is a taxable benefit. LECOM Health reserves the right to modify or terminate this program, in whole or in part, in such manner as it shall determine, either alone or in conjunction with other programs of LECOM. Modification or termination may be made by the company for any reason, including but not limited to modifications under the Internal Revenue Code.

The LECOM Institute for Successful Living is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our residents. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and collaborative environment for our staff, where excellence is valued, and professional growth is encouraged. As we continue to expand our services, we are seeking a skilled and dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team.

Position Summary:

As a Respiratory Therapist at LECOM Nursing and Rehabilitation, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive respiratory care to our residents. Working in collaboration with our multidisciplinary healthcare team, you will assess, treat, and monitor respiratory conditions to ensure the well-being of our residents. Your expertise will contribute to the overall quality of care we provide, promoting a comfortable and healing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and evaluate residents with respiratory conditions to determine appropriate treatment plans.
• Administer respiratory therapies, including oxygen therapy, aerosolized medication, and ventilator management.
• Monitor and adjust mechanical ventilation settings as needed.
• Educate residents and their families on respiratory care techniques and self-management.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Document and maintain accurate records of respiratory assessments, treatments, and interventions.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss and coordinate resident care.

Qualifications:

• Current Pennsylvania state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative healthcare team.

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.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching of 100% after completing one year of service!
• Paid time off accruals - vacation and sick
• 6 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
• Up to $200/month towards childcare

The LECOM Institute for Successful Living is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for considering the LECOM Institute for Successful Living as your next career destination.

We are currently seeking a Consultant / Staff Pharmacist to join our growing team! This position within the LECOM Senior Living Center Pharmacy supports all of the post-acute facilities within LECOM Institute for Successful Living.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Pharmacist in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Authorization to Administer Injectables license a plus.
• Experience in a long term care or retail pharmacy environment.

BENEFITS:

LECOM Institute for Successful Living’s Full Time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package including:

• HAVE YOU HEARD OF OUR NEWEST BENEFIT AVAILABLE TO ALL FULL TIME STAFF?
• OUR NEW CHILD CARE BENEFIT provides up to $200 / month in childcare subsidy
• Full Time employees enjoy a monthly child care subsidy and access to a large network of child care providers in the Erie and Northwest Pennsylvania area!
• Already have a provider who is not on the child care network? Support specialists can assist you to add your current child care provider to the network so you can take advantage of these benefits as well!
• Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance with employee-only coverage costing only $55/ month!
• Full Family Medical Insurance is only $270/month!
• Zero Copays and Deductibles for Employees with LECOM Medical Insurance utilizing LECOM physicians and Millcreek Community Hospital on most all services!
• Retirement Plan with dollar for dollar match up to 6% of your check!
• Dental and Vision Insurances
• Voluntary Benefits such as Additional Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability and Pet Insurance available
• Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and AD&D Insurance provided at no cost!
• Paid time off accruals including Vacation and Sick Time
• 6 Paid holidays each calendar year
• Employee referral program, $100 - $1000 / employee referred
• Employee Assistance Program available to everyone in your immediate household
• Employee appreciation/recognition events
• All benefits listed subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Ask us for more information!

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 Living.

The primary purpose of the LNAC is to conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with the requirements of Pennsylvania and the policies and goals of our facility. We strive to provide the best clinical outcomes for our residents, and the LNAC is a valuable member of the residents' Care Plan Team. Time management and attention to detail are crucially important to this role.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct or coordinate the interviewing of each resident for the resident's assessment
• Evaluate each resident's condition and pertinent medical data to determine the need for special assessment activities or need to amend the admission assessment
• Develop preliminary and comprehensive assessment of the nursing needs of each resident, utilizing the forms required by current rules and regulations and facility policies
• Ensure that all members of the assessment team are aware of the importance of completeness and accuracy in their assessment function and that they are aware of the penalties, including civil money penalties, for false certifications
• Ensure that a complete resident assessment is conducted within fourteen days of a significant change in the resident's condition
• Coordinate the review and revision to the resident's care plan by the interdisciplinary team after each quarterly review or other assessment, assuring that the care plan is evaluated and revised each time an assessment is done or when there is a change in the resident's status
• Sign and date the assessment instrument to certify its completion
• Responsible for transmission of resident information to the state per requirements

Education and Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program required
• Licensure and registration by the PA Board of Nursing Examiners as a Licensed Practical Nurse required
• Prior experience in a skilled nursing care facility, acute care setting, or other related field preferred.
• Previous LNAC experience preferred.

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.
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching of 100% after completing one year of service!
• Paid time off accruals - vacation and sick
• 6 paid holidays each 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
• Up to $200/month towards childcare

The LECOM Institute for Successful Living is an equal opportunity employer.

Millcreek Community Hospital, an equal opportunity employer, is seeking Full Time, Part Time and PRN Certified Outpatient Coders to join our team.

SUMMARY: Plays a key role in the revenue cycle process by reviewing outpatient records and assigning appropriate diagnostic/procedure codes and charges for outpatient provider based clinics and other ancillary services.

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

2. Reviews outpatient medical record to assign the appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT codes.

3. Assigns/reviews facility and professional service level charges for provider based clinics.

4. Enters additional charges from ancillary system to host system.

5. Initiates physician queries where appropriate.

6. Maintains or exceeds established coding accuracy and productivity standards

7. Assist in additional coding functions as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

· MINIMUM

o Two years of outpatient coding and/or physician office coding/billing experience.

o Experience reviewing and/or assigning E/M levels

o CPC, CCS, CIC, RHIT or RHIA

· PREFERRED

o Exposure to Meditech (EMR)

o Provider Based Clinic Coding/Billing Experience

o Experience coding orthopedics and/or behavioral health

o Knowledge of MS Excel

The Central Supply Assistant will use their planning and organization skills to procure necessary materials and supplies for the skilled nursing facility, LECOM Nursing and Rehabilitation, located at 4114 Schaper Ave.

Under the supervision of the Central Supply Manager and the building Administrator, the Central Supply Assistant will work with vendors, research new products, and maintain supply rooms.

Duties:
- Coordinate and manage the supply chain activities of the organization
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency and effectiveness
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment of stock
- Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate contracts and ensure timely delivery of goods
- Analyze data and trends to identify areas for improvement in the supply chain process
- Maintain accurate records of inventory, orders, and shipments
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination of supply chain activities
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in supply chain management

Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Proven experience in supply chain management or a similar role
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
- Proficient in using supply chain management software and tools
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching of 100% after completing one year of service!
• Paid time off accruals - vacation and sick
• 6 paid holidays each 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
• Up to $200/month towards childcare

The LECOM Institute for Successful Living is an equal opportunity employer.

The Regency at South Shore, a Parkside Community and part of the LECOM Institute for Successful Living is now accepting resume submissions for a Full Time Administrative Assistant to work onsite at 322 Washington Place, Erie PA and perform administrative and office support activities for multiple supervisors.

Duties may include fielding telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors, word processing, creating spreadsheets and presentations, and filing. Extensive software skills are required, as well as Internet research abilities and strong communication skills. Sensitivity to confidential matters is required through HIPPA.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may include, but not limited to):

• Answers the main phone line and transfers calls.
• Distributes mail/packages to residents and employees, collects outgoing mail, and adds postage to outgoing mail.
• Coordinates calendars for the building Administrator
• Responsible for keeping the printer/fax machine in working order by stocking paper, making service calls, and distributing faxes.
• Organizes and creates new resident name tags and welcome gifts
• Coordinates conference room reservations.
• Updates the phone directory with additions/deletions and distributes them appropriately.
• Responsible for communication application administration.
• Coordinates and sits in on the meetings to take minutes.
• Controls administrative office traffic by overseeing the office doorbell.
• Creates Microsoft Office documents for various departments.
• Knowledge, skills, attitude, and energy to consistently provide resident centered care.
• Must perform as a Universal Worker being cross-trained in housekeeping, dietary and personal care functions.
• Must be flexible to accept other duties needed or assigned by the resident or institution.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Must work cooperatively with all members of the team, following EEO rules and regulations, to accomplish a resident centered culture.
• Must demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Must show respect for residents, families, and fellow employees in all actions.
• Must have a high degree of integrity.
• Must respect the resources of the organization.
• Must follow all infection control procedures and guidelines.
• Must present professionally in proper uniform according to Employee Handbook.
• Must demonstrate attention toward quality service according to Federal and State Regulations.
• Must respect all resident rights according to Federal and State Regulations.
• Must maintain confidentiality according to Federal and State Regulations.
• Must follow all Organizational policies and procedures.
• Must participate in continuing education as required.
• Must process adequate equipment skills to complete daily work tasks including but not limited to the copier, fax, computer, and other electronic devices.
• The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations.
• The ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM.
• The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in respectful and cooperative manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Publisher
• 1 or more years of experience in customer service
• Excellent communication and organization skills

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
• Up to $200/month for childcare
• Employee recognition events

The LECOM Institute for Successful Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Clinical Practices of LECOM Institute for Successful Living are seeking a dedicated full time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Rural Health Clinic team in Ashtabula Ohio to provide services to our primary care and OBGYN patients.

Benefits:

LECOM Institute for Successful Living’s Full Time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package including:

• HAVE YOU HEARD OF OUR NEWEST BENEFIT AVAILABLE TO ALL FULL TIME STAFF?
• OUR NEW CHILD CARE BENEFIT provides up to $200 / month in childcare subsidy
• Full Time employees enjoy a monthly child care subsidy and access to a large network of child care providers in the Erie and Northwest Pennsylvania area!
• Already have a provider who is not on the child care network? Support specialists can assist you to add your current child care provider to the network so you can take advantage of these benefits as well!
• Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance with employee-only coverage costing only $55/ month!
• Full Family Medical Insurance is only $270/month!
• Zero Copays and Deductibles for Employees with LECOM Medical Insurance utilizing LECOM physicians and Millcreek Community Hospital on most all services!
• Retirement Plan with dollar for dollar match up to 6% of your check!
• Dental and Vision Insurances
• Voluntary Benefits such as Additional Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability and Pet Insurance available
• Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and AD&D Insurance provided at no cost!
• Paid time off accruals including Vacation and Sick Time
• 6 Paid holidays each calendar year
• Employee referral program, $100 - $1000 / employee referred
• Employee Assistance Program available to everyone in your immediate household
• Employee appreciation/recognition events
• All benefits listed subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Ask us for more information!

Millcreek Community Hospital, 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

Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is looking for a weekend ER BH Assessment Tech to join our team with flexible availability.

SUMMARY: Assist the Psychiatric Resident and Attending Physician in the Behavioral Health area in the Emergency Department. Duties to include data collection and data entry into Electronic Medical Record; compiling the admission packet, coordination of admission/discharge information with the medical area in the Emergency Department; inform the Charge Nurse on Unit 4/5 of admission, confirming bed availability. This position will also assume responsibilities on Unit 2/4/5 when patients are not present in the Behavioral Health area in the Emergency Department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary Emergency Department and Behavioral Health teams, attending to the responsibilities and needs of assigned patients in coordination with the Psychiatric Resident and Attending.

2. Completes initial psychosocial assessment with patients and their representatives presenting to Emergency Department seeking possible inpatient psychiatric hospitalization.

3. Participates in monitoring of a safe and therapeutic environment.

4. Completes safety checks of patients and patient belongings for contraband, to include wanding with metal detector. Following safety check, assists patients with changing into hospital gowns/clothing.

5. Documents patient behaviors and deviations in electronic medical record.

6. Inventories and documents patient belongings, placing home medications and valuables in appropriate hospital safes.

7. Completes insurance pre-authorizations and pre-certifications for patients being admitted for inpatient psychiatric treatment.

8. Assists with patient care, safety rounds, and other duties on Unit 4 and Unit 5 as requested by Charge RN, during times when no patients are present in Behavioral Health area of Emergency Department.

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

10. Participates in staff training programs designed to improve professional knowledge and skills that will enhance clinical expertise and patient care.

11. Executes other duties as assigned by the Director of Behavioral Health or Behavioral Health Unit Leader.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience: A minimum of one year of experience in behavioral healthcare setting.

English Language Skills: Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.

Physical Demands: Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. Must be able to lift up to and in excess of 25 pounds throughout the workday. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours.

Working Environment: Works in well lighted/ventilated areas. Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.

Required Certification: *Therapeutic Holds Training

(*To be obtained within 60 days of hire.)

CORE COMPETENCIES IN PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES:

1. Sensitivity to a patient’s emotional, mental, physical needs.

2. Data entry skills for electronic medical record.

3. General understanding of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Techniques.

4. Awareness of psychiatric care delivery systems available in the community.

5. Able to perform fundamental nursing skills such as but not limited to vital signs, intake and output, feeding, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, transfer and ambulatory assistance.

MILLCREEK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is seeking a Full Time Director of Revenue Cycle to join our team!

Job Requirements:

• Requires a bachelors’ degree in business related field or healthcare administration or has commensurate experience.
• Minimum of 5 years leadership experience within the healthcare sector.
• Thorough knowledge of hospital/physician admission, registration, billing and collection procedures.
• Successful management experience of a patient accounting department is required.

Job Duties:

• Directs activities of patient accounting, coding and utilization review personnel to ensure efficient and effective generation of revenue and billing to maintain a stable cash flow.
• Ensures all patient services are authorized, coded billed and reimbursed in an efficient and effect manner. Implements and administers processes to identify investigate and resolve outstanding patient account balances and credits.
• Monitors and evaluates staff performance to ensure compliance with job function requirements, interpersonal customer relation standards, and productivity standards. Develops and implements quality and productivity standards for each department.
• Develops short and long-range goals and objectives for the patient accounting, coding and utilization review departments. Develops plans to accomplish agreed upon goals.
• Develops, implements and administers policies and procedures for areas of responsibility.
• Interviews, hires, assigns work to, trains and evaluates the performance of direct reports. Addresses employee matters in coordination with human resources processes.
• Develops and maintains comprehensive training programs and reference material to ensure adequate training of new staff as well as maintain/enhance the skills of existing staff. Develops and implements procedures, protocols, and standards to ensure timely and accurate performance of job duties.
• Maintains strong working relationship with major third party payors to remove barriers to patient care and resolve billing and reimbursement issues. Responsible for organizing, maintaining, and verifying all aspects of the hospital payor credentialing process.
• Remains current on third party billing and reimbursement policies in order to expedite payment of claims and ensure compliance.
• Develop, maintain and report on monthly Key Performance Indicators.
• Facilitates and/or participates in meetings with Administrative, Management, Medical Office and Departmental Staff as needed.
• Takes advantage of professional development opportunities to meet educational and professional growth objectives.
• Works collaboratively with leaders and colleagues to complete projects as assigned within established timeframes.
• Completes data submission requests and ensures compliance with external regulatory agencies.
• Position reports to Hospital Chief Financial Officer.

For consideration of open positions at Millcreek Community Hospital, please download* and complete the pre-hire forms, and then continue to fill out this general application. *You must download the Pre-Hire Forms document to your computer to fill it out. Save the completed document, and then upload it in the application where indicated. Thank you.

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Millcreek Community Hospital, 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.  

For consideration of open positions at Millcreek Community Hospital, please download* and complete the pre-hire forms, and then continue to fill out this general application. *You must download the Pre-Hire Forms document to your computer to fill it out. Save the completed document, and then upload it in the application where indicated. Thank you.

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Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring MULTIPLE 7p-730a RNs and a WE36 0700a-730p RN on our Med-Surg unit.

SIGN ON BONUS $20,000

TOTAL: PAY OUT AFTER 90 DAYS, 180 DAYS AND ONE YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT.

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

For consideration of open positions at Millcreek Community Hospital, please download* and complete the pre-hire forms, and then continue to fill out this general application. *You must download the Pre-Hire Forms document to your computer to fill it out. Save the completed document, and then upload it in the application where indicated. Thank you.

• Pre-Hire Forms

For consideration of open RN positions at Millcreek Community Hospital please fill out a general application.