LECOM Nursing and Rehabilitation, a part of the LECOM Institute for Successful Aging, is accepting applications and resumes for a Full Time Respiratory Therapist as we continue to address a growing need for our respiratory services.

SUMMARY:

Our Respiratory Therapists provide care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of cardiopulmonary system, under supervision of Physician and by prescription, by performing the following duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reads prescription, arterial blood gas analysis and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment such as type and duration of therapy, and medication and dosage.
• Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with Physician’s orders.
• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus environmental control systems.
• Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients.
• Monitors patient’s physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists patient in performing breathing exercises.
• Observe equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy.
• Consults with Physician in event of adverse reactions.
• Maintains patient’s chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently. Orders repairs when needed.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• Must have current PA license, must have current CPR certification

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
• 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

ABOUT LECOM NURSING AND REHABILITATION:

LECOM Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides skilled care in a bright, inviting setting with a highly-trained clinical staff. The facility is located within five miles of all major Erie hospitals, offers 24-hour, seven-day-a-week respiratory therapy with a pulmonary specialist.

Customized care is given through a team approach, meeting the needs of each resident as he or she progresses through therapy.

The LECOM Nursing and Rehabilitation team believes that superior clinical care along with unsurpassed attention to service leads to wellness. In addition, our nurturing and experienced staff will care for you or your loved one in a warm and dignified environment. With our leading edge clinical programs, fine dining, recreational activities and amenities, center residents can attain maximum recovery potential.

The LECOM Institute for Successful Aging is an equal opportunity employer

Join our team of dedicated and compassionate Personal Care Aides. With opportunities to advance your career and wages through Med Tech Certification and more.

**This position is located at 2 Gibson Place, North East, PA 16428 — interested candidates will need to work at this location, if hired.**

We’ve recently increased our starting pay rates for Resident Aides, Med Techs, and CNAs — Plus, shift differential is now available for 2nd and 3rd shift employees!!

No License or Certification needed to apply!

The newly expanded and beautifully renovated Parkside at North East is seeking Personal Care Aides and Med Techs to work as needed varying shifts in our Personal Care Facility in North East, PA due an increase in admissions to the facility. Medical Assistants who desire a direct patient care position are also well qualified for this position.

We currently have 12 hour or 8 hour shifts available. Increased availability of days and hours is a plus.

Summary:

The Personal Care Aide is responsible to provide personal care including but not limited to bathing, shampooing, oral hygiene, shaving, dressing, laundry, kitchen help, and serving meals. May include Medication Pass duties.

LECOM may offer Med Tech training to qualified candidates. Completion of the Med Tech certification program may earn employees an additional $1/hr added to their base compensation.

Qualifications Include:

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Submit proof of the H.S. Diploma or GED.
• Must maintain current certifications in CPR and First Aid.
• Previous Healthcare experience preferred.
• Medication Pass Certification is a plus.

Per Diem/Part-time Opportunities may lead to Full Time Positions with Employee Benefits, including:

• Highmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield Health Insurance with employee-only coverage costing only $55/ month!
• Full Family Health Insurance is only $270/month!
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all Full Time employees at no cost.
• The Health System also offers a 403(b) Retirement Plan to all employees working in excess of 1,000 hours in a year, with Employer Matching of 100% after completing one year of service
• Vacation and Sick time accruals.
• 7 Paid holidays each calendar year.

About Parkside at North East:

Parkside at North East is located right on Gibson Park, in the heart of the historic town of North East. Our Community is within walking distance of churches, banks, the McCord Public Library, post office and a variety of shops and eateries. Offering fifty one, beautifully styled one and two bedroom apartment homes, Parkside at North East features a mix of comfort and elegant design in a building that is a historical landmark. Parkside also offers independent living and optional personal care and meal services.

The LECOM Institute for Successful Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 Institute for Successful Aging is currently seeking Full and Part Time Housekeepers in Erie, PA to perform duties at either one or more of the facilities within the Institute.

Per Diem employment options may also be available.

Summary:

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of housekeeping duties focusing on cleaning techniques in order to provide a clean, orderly and safe environment; and perform related work as required.

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 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

The LECOM Institute for Successful Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The LECOM Institute for Successful Aging is currently accepting applications and resumes for a Full-time Cook to work at one or more of our senior care facilities.

Summary:

• The cook will prepare bulk food items for the various venues while following recipes to be nutritious, attractive, in proper portions while being responsible with resources. Will also be responsible to report problems and take corrective action to address those issues.
• Possesses knowledge, skills, attitude, and energy to consistently provide resident centered care.
• Maintains and promotes ethical conduct of employees, addresses residents in a friendly manner, creating a safe and productive environment.
• Will manage the schedule, food supply and food production duties in the absence of dietary managers.
• Responsible for daily food preparation to prepare food for multiple venues while following recipes.
• Responsible for food production for catering events, off-premises food services including meals on wheels, LECOM Center for Health and Aging, and other customers as assigned.
• Promotes a safe working environment.
• Read and interpret the Resident’s nutritional requirements via paper or digital platform.
• Promote clinical nutrition through the Dietitian’s management of therapeutic diets, nutritional supplements and the food first philosophy while producing accurate food offerings.
• Educates and guides residents in regards to cost and contents of their selections and provides alternative selections available.
• Ensures health guidelines and company sanitation policies are followed by employees and guests in all dining areas.
• Maintain all documentation and logs for sanitation and food safety compliance purposes.
• Assists the Dietary Manager to facilitate departmental auditing in preparation for annual survey.

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 $40/ month!
• Full Family Medical Insurance is only $250/month!
• Employees with LECOM Medical Insurance can take advantage of waived co-pays and deductibles at LECOM physicians and Millcreek Community Hosptial.
• 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
• 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.

Job Description:

This PGY-2 geriatric pharmacy residency program offers an opportunity to excel in clinical and consultant geriatric pharmacy via interactions with a rich health care community. Learning experiences cover a wide array of geriatric experiences and include: acute care, ambulatory care (longitudinal), long term care (core rotation and longitudinal), inpatient rehabilitation, public health, healthcare administration, academic/teaching, and hospice/palliative care. Electives are available in critical care, infectious disease, and other areas. This program offers a flexible schedule designed to give the resident additional experience in their specific area of interest. The resident will gain experiences in teaching and an optional Medical Masters of Science in Medical Education (MSMed) degree is also offered.

Duration:

July 1st 2024- June 30th 2025

Site Special Features:

The PGY-2 residency program is in association with a school of pharmacy, a college of medicine, the LECOM Institute for Successful Aging, and with a community/teaching hospital (medical residency/fellowship programs). We are located at the border of Lake Erie, a small town with the amenities of a larger city, two hours from Cleveland, Buffalo, and Pittsburgh.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate of pharmacy degree
• Completion of ASHP accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency
• Copy of PGY1 residency certificate presented to residency program director
• Pennsylvania pharmacy licensure (or eligibility for licensure by July 31st, 2024)
• Three letters of recommendations
• Curriculum vitae
• Pharmacy school transcripts

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical services and comprehensive medication management to patients during all core and longitudinal rotations
• Ensure continuity of care during transitions of care between settings
• Manage and facilitate delivery of medications
• Perform comprehensive medication regimen reviews monthly on a subset of patients in the long term care setting
• Demonstrate leadership skills via interactions with pharmacy technicians, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy students
• Effectively provide education to patients, caregivers, pharmacy students, and the interprofessional healthcare team
• Complete a quality improvement research project and medication use evaluation with poster presentation at an annual pharmacy assembly

The LECOM Institute for Successful Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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.