VCA Airline Animal Hospital, located in Metairie, LA, is looking for an experienced Associate Veterinarian (Urgent Care) who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team.
 

As an AHAA-accredited hospital, we have been proudly serving the pets of the Greater New Orleans area with professional veterinary care since 1953! We are a full-service hospital that provides high-quality care to the pets of our community. Our services include routine medical care, urgent care, in-house diagnostics, veterinary dental care, diagnostics, surgical procedures, digital x-rays, ultrasound, and much more.
 

VCA Airline Animal Hospital is conveniently located just minutes from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Elmwood Industrial Park, and the Saint’s Training Facility. A quick 10-minute drive and you're in the hustle and bustle of the heart of New Orleans!
 

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As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
 

Health & Wellness

• Innovative associate health and wellbeing department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match

• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services

• Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days

• WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff

• VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting

• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Additional Benefits

• Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets

• 100% paid professional liability coverage

• 100% paid life insurance

• 100% paid short-term disability insurance

• Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.

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LOCATION: Duke St., Lancaster, PA 17602

HOURS: Full-time 1.0 FTE (80 hours/2 weeks); Monday - Friday, occasional/rotation evening shift; no weekends/no holidays,

SIGN-ON BONUS (external applicants, eligibility guidelines apply)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Incorporates the Lancaster General Health mission, vision and values into planning patient care.
• Functions as an independent and interdependent member of the health care team as defined in unit based Plan for Provision of Care.
• Performs patient assessments, focusing on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive functions.  Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes and adapts the plan of care based on recognized trends and changes. Collects and manages comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation. 
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issues.  Formulates age-appropriate and culturally and ethically sensitive plan of care
• Implements care in a knowledgeable manner and coordinates patient care across several disciplines and among caregivers. 
• Provides leadership to other members of the team by effectively communicating expected standards of care and encouraging and supporting team members and their contributions.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to our values of privacy, quality, respect, service and teamwork.
• Assigns, delegates, and supervises other employees and intervenes as appropriate to assure that the plan of care is carried out, continuity of care is provided and that established outcomes are achieved through availability and appropriated utilization of human, material and financial resources.
• Educates patients and family members about healthy practices and treatment modalities. 
• Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices.  Utilizes technology where appropriate.
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.
• Urgent Care sites only - administration of intravenous fluids and medication via, intramuscular, subcutaneous injections or by mouth.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

• Manages rapidly changing situations following established protocols, coordinating and accessing appropriate health team members and resources, and documenting events. 
• Participates in process improvement activities with an emphasis on increasing continuity in the nurse to patient relationship, minimizing rework and redundancies; constantly seeks ways to improve processes, increase efficiency, finds solutions to current situations or develops new methods and procedures.
• Completes mandatory education and training that includes review of age-specific needs, caring behaviors, and interpersonal skills as defined by unit based Plan for Provision of Care.
• Maintains a safe working environment through compliance with established evidence-based practice policies and procedures and timely reporting of safety variances.
• Projects pride in their work as exhibited in day-to-day interactions with staff, coworkers, patients and all those they come in contact with.
• Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.
• Provides supervision, including guidance, counseling and mentoring, to targeted peers and subordinates to enhance the learning experiences and improve the professional practice environment within the designated work setting.
• Participates in the employee performance process related to peers and subordinate team members; address employee problems, complaints, disputes or requests as the first level of supervision; evaluates their performance post hire.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•  RN license, issued by the PA Board of Nursing.
• CPR Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support, formerly Healthcare Provider (AHA Heart Saver courses for CPR are not accepted) required within 30 days of hire.
• Urgent Care and NSA positions require BLS Certification.
• A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e. not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.
• This role requires occasional regional travel.  Ability to travel to multiple sites is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) as outlined in unit based Plan for Provision of Care.
• Urgent Care positions prefer PALS.
• Urgent Care prefers ACLS Certification.
• Lead/shift Nurse Experience.
• Spanish Speaking

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.  It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards.  The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute.  The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole.  Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Phlebotomists are vital in the production of clinical laboratory results.  It is their responsibility to obtain quality blood specimens which play a crucial role in in a majority clinical decisions.  In addition to a knowledge of anatomy, blood collection techniques, proper infection control procedures, phlebotomists must have strong communication and interpersonal skills reflecting the utmost professionalism. (This job description is applicable to Penn Medicine/Lancaster General Health Phlebotomy Technician positions assigned within the Lancaster General Hospital (inpatient) and at the Womens & Babies Hospital (WBH).

HOURS: Full Time (36 hours/week) Evening Shift. Hours between 2:30 pm and 11:00 pm. Every other weekend and holiday rotation. On -call rotation.

LOCATION: Lancaster General Hospital Lab- Lancaster, PA

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• In a hospital inpatient setting, performs venipuncture and capillary puncture blood collection according to laboratory policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.  This includes Intensive Care Units, Medical Nursing Units, Emergency Department, and Trauma Bay.

• Optimizes patient care by providing timely and accurate collection of blood specimens on both pediatric and adult patients.

• Maintains patient safety by accurately identifying patients and associating the collected sample with the patient.

• Follows all proper organizational Infection Control procedures and isolation protocols, including but not limited to Airborne, Droplet, and Contact Isolation.

• Uses technology such as computer applications to organize and facilitate efficient patient care.

• Works continually within multidisciplinary teams.  This includes but is not limited to response to code situations (patient requiring resuscitative efforts) such as Trauma, Stroke, Hemodynamic Stability, and Cardiac events.

• Performs blood collection in environments of extreme stress and difficult emotional situations with proficiency.

• Navigate and mitigate work within a hazardous environment utilizing critical thinking and situational awareness.

• Carries out lab testing at the bedside with point of care testing devices including performance, evaluation, and trouble shooting of quality control on bedside analyzers.

• Provide compassionate care in a professional manner.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

• Facilitates on-boarding of new staff

• Participates in activities for maintenance of CAP and ISO15189 accreditation.

• Serves as point person by assuming departmental roles pertaining to Safety, Charge, Materials Management.

• For positions at WBH, duties also include the following:

•Identifies specimens and accurately matches identification parameters.  Correctly labels all specimen types.  Takes action to reconcile identification concerns.

•Competently processes specimens within specified lab area.

•Performs clerical functions such as answering the phone, checking physician orders on requisitions and document filing.

•Enters specimen information and related data into laboratory information system (LIS).

•Identifies and resolves problems within area of expertise.

•Ability to operate instrumentation appropriate to specified lab area.

• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification as a Phlebotomist.

• Experience in a health care setting.

• Customer care experience.

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Key Position Details:

• 36 hours per week
• Every 3rd weekend rotation
• 12-hour shifts
• Benefit-eligible position
• Tier 1: 12 months in-patient med/surg experience
• Tier 2: New Grad

Job Description:

Nursing is the assessment and treatment of human response to actual or potential health problems. This includes establishing an intentional therapeutic relationship between a registered nurse and a patient and family. As a leader and the integrator of care, the professional nurse has the responsibility, authority, and accountability for planning, coordinating and evaluating the patient’s care needs.

Practices primarily on hospital units and care for patients that are acutely ill across a wide variety of medical issues and support recovery from surgery.

Principle Responsibilities

• Comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs; identification of outcomes based on needs assessment; establishing the plan of care; supervising the progress; and modification of the plan of care as needed.
   
• Maintains education and competencies to remain proficient to provide high quality patient care practice and skills.
   
• Incorporates evidence-based nursing practice taking into consideration current statutes, rules and regulations when developing the plan of care.
   
• Establishes, in the collaboration with the family and patient, realistic and measurable patient expected outcomes based on nursing diagnoses, patients present and potential capabilities, goals, available resources and plan for continuity of care.
   
• Identifies outcomes that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic and attainable.
   
• Coordinates, collaborates, and delegates appropriately to ensure care is provided in a safe, effective fashion.
   
• Fulfills all organizational requirements.
   
• Supplemental roles:
  • Charge Nurse (only when acting in this role).
  ◦ Demonstrates ability to coordinate, delegate, and direct unit operation, collaborates effectively with unit staff, leadership and other disciplines.
  • Preceptor (only when acting in this role).
  ◦ Demonstrates ability to identify the orientee's learning needs, plans appropriate learning experiences and demonstrates ability to validate clinical competence of orientee.
   
• Other duties as assigned.
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Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Professional RN experience
• Medical/Surgical experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse – MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hire / WI Department of Safety & Professional Services required if working in the state of WI upon hire
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
  ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
  ◦ Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
• Certified Medical Surgical RN (CMSRN) preferred

Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently

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LOCATION: Lancaster General Hosptial & Women and Babies Hospital in Lancaster, PA

HOURS: Full-time; day shift; Monday-Thursday with potential for 12-hour or 10-hour shifts depending on the rotation assignment.

This is an 8 1/2-week program which runs from the end of May 2024 through the end of July 2024

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Assists RN in completing Nursing Procedures, data collection (Patient Data Base) and patient/significant other education.
• Performs and assists RN with skin care and patient hygiene (e.g., dressing changes, Duoderm application, and ROM).
• Performs basic pulmonary procedures (e.g., Voldyne, pulse ox, specimen collection, trach care, and suctioning).
• Provides comfort, basic support, and safety measures for patients and significant others.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

• Completes errands as directed by RN or designee.

• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current nursing student enrolled in an ASN or BSN program.
• Completion of at least one nursing clinical rotation in an acute care medical/surgical setting (prior to start of externship)
• 3.0 GPA or higher

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.  It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards.  The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute.  The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole.  Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.

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POSITION SUMMARY: Assume responsibility and accountability as defined by the American Nurses Association standards of nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice is a newly licensed new to practice RN or RN with less than 15 months of experience that demonstrates basic safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice seeks guidance to integrate concepts, knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice exhibits Penn Medicine’s experience standards which reflect its mission and are embedded in the professional practice competency domains.

The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice is accountable for the provision of direct care to patients who may range in age from infancy to the elderly and demonstrates within the competency domains of Continuous Quality Improvement, Evidence Based Practice and Research, Leadership, Person and Family Centered Care, Professionalism, Safety, Teamwork and Technology/Informatics.

The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice works closely with the interprofessional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum. The nurse focuses on developing the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age-appropriate considerations of assigned patients.

The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and benefits from feedback while demonstrating growth in the ability to care for increasingly complex patients. The nurse demonstrates how nursing practice impacts the organizational vision, mission, and goals and the care delivery system. The nurse complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.

The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice must complete all Clinical Nurse 1 competencies and is expected to advance to the Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague level by 18 months of professional practice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Incorporates the Lancaster General Health mission, vision and values into planning patient care.
• Functions as an independent and interdependent member of the health care team as defined in unit based Plan for Provision of

Care.

• Performs patient assessments, focusing on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive functions. Evaluates progress toward

attainment of outcomes and adapts the plan of care based on recognized trends and changes. Collects and manages

comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation.

• Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issues. Formulates age-appropriate and culturally and ethically

sensitive plan of care

• Implements care in a knowledgeable manner and coordinates patient care across several disciplines and among caregivers.
• Provides leadership to other members of the team by effectively communicating expected standards of care and encouraging

and supporting team members and their contributions.

• Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to our values of privacy, quality, respect, service and teamwork.
• Assigns, delegates, and supervises other employees and intervenes as appropriate to assure that the plan of care is carried

out, continuity of care is provided and that established outcomes are achieved through availability and appropriated utilization

of human, material and financial resources.

• Educates patients about healthy practices and treatment modalities.
• Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices. Utilizes technology where appropriate.
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

• Manages rapidly changing situations following established protocols, coordinating and accessing appropriate health team

members and resources, and documenting events.

• Participates in process improvement activities with an emphasis on increasing continuity in the nurse to patient relationship,

minimizing rework and redundancies; constantly seeks ways to improve processes, increase efficiency, finds solutions to

current situations or develops new methods and procedures.

• Completes mandatory education and training that includes review of age-specific needs, caring behaviors, and interpersonal

skills as defined by unit based Plan for Provision of Care.

• Maintains a safe working environment through compliance with established evidence-based practice policies and procedures

and timely reporting of safety variances.

• Projects pride in their work as exhibited in day-to-day interactions with staff, coworkers, patients and all those they come in

contact with.

• Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and

knowledge.

• Provides supervision, including guidance, counseling and mentoring, to targeted peers and subordinates to enhance the

learning experiences and improve the professional practice environment within the designated work setting.

• Participates in the employee performance process related to peers and subordinate team members; address employee

problems, complaints, disputes or requests as the first level of supervision; evaluates their performance post hire.

• Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• RN Licensure is required, issued by the PA Board of Nursing or a Temporary Practice Permit until an RN license is obtained.
• Individuals with Temporary Practice Permits must sit for their NCLEX within 60 days of starting in their RN role.

• A graduate registered nurse may only practice professional nursing under supervision and if the graduate registered nurse

holds a current temporary practice permit. Supervision means that a licensed registered nurse is physically present in the area

or unit where the graduate registered nurse is practicing.

• All Clinical Nurse 1 RN’s will be required to successfully complete the Nurse Residency Program.
• CPR Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support, formerly Healthcare Provider (AHA Heart Saver

AMA CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

• A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e.

not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• As outline in unit based Plan for Provision of Care.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. For Magnet designated RN positions, BSN or higher level nursing degree is

required for incumbents based upon previously established parameters; or within two (2) years of placement in position for

incumbents who started after 07/01/2020.

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

Attention/Concentration: The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to focus on certain aspects of current experience and reject others.

• The position requires the ability to attend to a specific stimulus without being distracted by extraneous environmental stimuli.  The individual must be able to attend to environmental detail with the ability to separate essential from non-essential or irrelevant stimuli.  The attention skills required are generally considered to be automatic - - passive, but focused with an intact capacity for select perception.

New Learning and Memory: The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to learn and retain material.

• The position requires that an individual be able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively.  Job requirements change frequently.  The ability to understand and carry out detailed, involved instructions is mandatory.

Problem Solving, Reasoning and Creative Thinking: The following level of ability that is essential for the jobholder to think (in order to solve a problem) by combining two or more elements from past experience or imaginative thought.

• The position deals with issues or problems that often require thoughtful reasoning before arriving at approaches or solutions.  Some independent thought, planning or origination of options and solutions is necessary.  The individual must have the ability to apply principles of reasoning and problem solving to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

APTITUDES:  The following are essential requirements of the position in relation to job-worker situations.  These items describe how a worker must adapt, adjust, conform or act.

Leadership, control and planning: Ability to accept responsibility for leadership, direction, control, planning, negotiating, organizing, directing, supervising, formulating practices, or making final decisions.

Performing under stressful conditions: Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations, or in situations in which working speed and sustained attention are critical aspects of the job. Is subject to danger or risk, or to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.

Variety and change: Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure involving significant differences in technologies, techniques, procedures, environmental factors, physical demands, or work situations.

Communication:  Ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely; to present ideas, facts and technical information.

Interpersonal relations: Ability to maintain relationships that facilitate task accomplishment; to cooperate and resolve conflicts; to recognize needs and be sensitive of others.

EQUIPMENT USAGE REQUIREMENTS

Equipment/Tools: Computer, Phone, Copier, Printer, Fax, Office Supplies, Monitoring Equipment, Medical Equipment

Software: Microsoft Office Products, Currently used propriety nursing software (applicable to unit)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Rarely 0-10%; Occasionally 11-35%; Frequently 36-70%; Continuously 71-100%

Body Position/Movement:

• Sit: Occasionally
• Stand: Frequently
• Walk: Frequently
• Bend: Frequently
• Push: Frequently
• Pull: Rarely
• Kneel/Squat: Rarely
• Reach: Frequently
• Twist: Occasionally
• Balance: Frequently
• Climb: Rarely

Lifting: Degree of physical exertion is:

Heavy, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Sensory Abilities specifically required:

• Vision
• Hearing
• Touch/Feeling

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Position involves exposure to the following harmful elements:

• Bio hazardous Waste
• Blood borne Pathogens
• Radioactive Agents

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.  It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards.  The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute.  The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole.  Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.

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Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) at LGH Women's Internal Medicine for a Full-time position in the Lancaster area. 

LOCATION: LGH Women's Internal Medicine 690 Good Dr. 2nd Floor, Lancaster, PA

HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday- shifts vary from 8 am - 4:30 pm, 7:45 am - 5 pm and 11:30 am - 8 pm, NO weekends or Holidays

BENEFITS AT A GLANCE: 

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health offers the following benefits to employees: 

• 100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences 
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays 
• Shift Weekend and On-call Differentials 
• Health, Dental and Vision Coverage 
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability 
• Retirement Savings Account with Company match 
• Childcare Subsidies 
• Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes 

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general equivalent (GED) is required.
• Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited institution (AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT or NAHTR). If the employee is not currently certified, they must have completed a Medical Assistant training/education program prior to hire and receive their Medical Assistant Certification within six (6) months of hire.
• CPR Certification required.
• For Regional Positions only – Valid driver’s license is required.
• A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e. not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) to two (2) years of Medical Assistant experience in a primary or specialty care physician’s office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Prepares patients for visit by using appropriate rooming standards tool.
• Administers injections, as prescribed by provider and in accordance with practice protocol. Provides gross observations to the provider or licensed nurse for interpretation as necessary.
• Prepares and administers medications as prescribed by the provider in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Prepares and assists providers with various procedures, minor surgeries and other exams as designated by the provider. 
• Performs Point of Care Testing, including but not limited to hearing, flu, urine, and strep tests.
• Removes sutures and changes dressings on wounds as necessary.
• Provides clinical advice by phone/electronic correspondence in accordance with established triage protocols and relays information to the patient.  Consults a provider or licensed nurse with questions or information that fall outside of the established protocols.
• Authorizes prescription refills as directed by the provider.
• Assists in test tracking and monitoring overdue results.
• Assures exam rooms are adequately supplied and cleaned after each patient visit. Maintains and cleans medical instruments and equipment after each procedure.
• Assists with proactive outreach for patients requiring preventive and chronic disease services.
• Performs care coordination activities among specialists and transitions of care to obtain all necessary patient information.
• Assists in the coordination of referrals, education, and community resources.
• Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives to improve overall patient experience and quality of care.
• Participates in daily huddles with the provider.
• Serves as a patient experience advocate by being always a positive influence when interacting with patients, visitors, and colleagues. Communicates with all patients, visitors and colleagues in a professional manner while keeping customer service a top priority.
• Handles all patient information in a confidential manner according to Lancaster General Health privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures.
• For LGHP, this role may necessitate occasional regional travel.

For Regional Positions:

• Travels regularly to various sites within the region to support operational needs as listed above.
• Assists at new practices and sites by mentoring and leading other team members during the initial onboarding period.    
• Special projects as assigned. 

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

• Performs various front office responsibilities as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.  It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards.  The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates and should not be considered absolute.  The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole.  Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.

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Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PT/days)

This position is located in Lancaster, PA

SIGN ON BONUS: $4,500 (EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY)

Part-time, 0.5, 40 hr per two weeks working Monday through Friday varying shifts between 5:30 am-6:00pm with rotational on call eve/weekends/hol after orientation is complete.

POSITION SUMMARY: Provides radiological care for the purpose of diagnostic and/or treatment of anatomic physiological disorders within the Nuclear Medicine section. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Performs all routine, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures involving Nuclear Medicine through proper patient positioning, technic selection, administration of radiopharmaceutical media, application and immobilization of radiation protection devices according to department policy and procedure.  This includes providing Nuclear Medicine services on call as scheduled.
• Responsible for adhering to all radiation safety regulations as established by regulatory agencies. 
• Prepares radiopharmaceuticals as per procedure.
• Greets patients and confirms their identification.
• Completely explains the procedure to patient and family as directed.
• Performs preventive safety inspections for each room/equipment as assigned.  Calibrates equipment per standards.  Records quality control activities, reports equipment conditions to Quality Control/Materials Manager or appropriate personnel.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•  High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Registered and certified as a technologist by the American Registry of Registered Technologists (ARRT) or the Nuclear Med Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• CPR certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of experience as a technologist.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.  It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards.  The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute.  The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole.  Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.

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EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:

At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Relocation Assistance
• Benefits Effective Date of Hire
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Same Day Pay through Daily Pay
• Pension Plan 
• Retirement Plan  
• Employee Discounts  

SUMMARY

As an Athletic Trainer, your knowledge of sports medicine combined with your planning and development capabilities allows you to create impactful, comprehensive sports medical programs for the organization and patients.

Rochester Regional Health gives active people of all ages and activity levels a chance to get back to day to day life as quickly as possible after their injuries. Our Orthopedic & Sports Medicine staff offers cutting-edge & knowledgeable specialist with personalized treatments and a caring team.

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Varies- Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Offices

DEPARTMENT: Orthopedic & Sports Medicine

SCHEDULE: Day & Evenings | Must be able to work weekends

ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Athletic training required
• Certified by National Athletic trainers' Associate Board of Certification
• NYS Licensed Athletic Traine
• Four (4) to (5) years of experience in Athletic Training preferred
• Familiarity with NJCAA governing rules
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program Development. Implement an overall sports medicine program, including injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling for athletes; collaborate with staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs 
• Patient Care. Provide athletic training services for athletic department; attend scheduled team practices and competitions as necessary; supervise and evaluate athletes requiring on-field and clinical experience; coordinate/schedule physical exams and medical referrals for athletes to determine ability to compete
• Budget & Equipment Management. Assist Athletic Director and Head Athletic Trainer in the management of the budget; keep records, document injuries and process insurance claims; evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefits of the program

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did.  Come join our team.

$10,000 Sign On Bonus to external applicants

Practice Standards for a Level II Registered Nurse:

In the MWHC Practice Standards, a Level II Registered Nurse is outlined in the following areas of:

• Exemplary Professional Practice Standards
• Structural Empowerment Practice Standards
• Transformational Leadership Practice Standards
• New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvement Practice Standards

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Direct and coordinate nursing care, including oversight of licensed and unlicensed personnel in any assigned or delegated tasks using the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Coordinate involvement of the patient, family and health team members in patient care, including patient/family teaching and discharge planning.
• Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and other pertinent information to/from other health care team members.
• Assist Leadership to define standards of excellence for patient care; participate in improvement of patient care services.
• Participate in, contribute to and integrate performance improvement into care delivery and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Participate in orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members.
• Act as point of contact on hospital and departmental policies and procedures to nurses and other health team members.
• Participate in daily operational activities necessary for safe patient/staff environment.
• Provide input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs.
• Participate in unit, departmental and hospital committees for formulation of nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and has experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state required.
• BSN is preferred; all Registered Nurses with an Associate's Degree in Nursing will be required to obtain their BSN within five years of hire (Effective March 2014)
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Summary

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides security for patients, employees, and visitors; initiates appropriate investigation and follows up.  Protects hospital buildings, assets and premises as assigned.  Responds to and addresses suspicious activity and de-escalates volatile situations.

HOURS:
Week #1:
Sunday: Off
Monday: 11pm-7am
Tuesday: 11pm-7am
Wednesday: Off
Thursday: Off
Friday: 7pm-7am
Saturday: 11pm-7am

Week #2:
Sunday: 11pm-7am
Monday: Off
Tuesday: 3pm-11pm
Wednesday: 7pm-7am
Thursday: 7pm-7am
Friday: Off
Saturday: Off

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Patrol assigned areas, monitoring the facility and activity to provide a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff.

• On a daily workday basis, take part in pre-shift and post-shift briefings to remain current and up to date with recent security events and incidents. Actively participate in this exchange of information at the beginning and completion of each tour of duty.

• Document daily activity and security responses during a work shift through the use of a thorough and complete daily activity log.

• Respond to requests for Security to resolve emergency situations, investigate suspicious activity, de-escalate volatile situations, and take appropriate action as directed by Security Department supervisory personnel, the Nursing Supervisor or the Administrator on-call for the hospital.

• Assess situations and determine when to appropriately restrain individuals- for example, determine and administer appropriate use of handcuffs.

• Investigate, document and resolve security related incidents. Report abuses of hospital equipment or property to the proper authority. Complete and maintain records, notes, incident reports and other documents related to Security Department activity.

• Respond to all intra-facility specialized alarms and Condition Codes as may be required.

• Conduct regular security checks/audits of Penn Medicine/Lancaster General Health (LGH) properties and grounds during non-business hours.

• Monitor all hospital premises, grounds and parking facilities for security concerns and any potential safety hazards.

• Monitor all parking areas and associated traffic flow on Lancaster General property.

• Investigate reports of unauthorized persons on hospital property

• Assist staff with unruly visitors and patients

• Assist with training and orientation of new Security staff.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:  

• Make appropriate recommendations to Security Supervisors and management on methods to effectively improve the Security function.

• Create and participate in crime prevention initiatives in a team effort to pro-actively address security related issues or problems before they occur.

• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety Basic and Advance  certification Program.

• Current basic CPR/AED certification.

• Ability to interact with a wide variety of people from many diverse cultures and backgrounds.

• Ability to function effectively within a team environment.

• Must possess a valid State driver’s license.

• Required Certifications;        

o   Crisis Prevention Institution (CPI) Level 4 - Advanced Physical Skills

o   Practical and Tactical Handcuffing (PATH)

o   Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol Training (OCAT)

o   Personal Protection Control and Defense (Self-Defense Training)

• Ability to assist in field orientation of new officers.

• Minimum of one (1) year experience with Penn Medicine/Lancaster General Health Security Department.

• Ability to prepare memoranda, reports and essays; using proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Three (3) years of experience with Penn Medicine/Lancaster General Health.

Disclaimer

Summary

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Weapon Detector Specialist is responsible for operating and maintaining weapon detection equipment to ensure that the

safety and security of the facility is achieved. This role involves effectively detecting and identifying objects in the shape of a

weapon that may pose a threat, adhering to established protocols and procedures and assisting with the overall security efforts

of the organization.

This position works 16 hours/week at LGH. There are 3 schedule options:

1st Shift: Saturday/Sunday only 5am-1pm

2nd Shift; Saturday/Sunday 1pm-9pm

3rd Shift: Saturday/Sunday 9pm-5am

Shift preference will be discussed during interview process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

Weapon Detection Operation:

• Operate weapon detection equipment at designated checkpoints, entrances or areas to scan individuals, bags, packages

and other items.

• Monitor the display and alarms of the weapon detector to identify and differentiate between harmless and potentially

prohibited objects in the shape of a weapon.

• Communicate with individuals passing through the weapon detection system, providing clear instructions and ensuring

compliance with screening procedures.

Threat Identification:

• Detect and respond to alarms triggered by the weapon detection system, verifying the source of the alarm and taking

appropriate actions based on established protocols.

• Identify potential threats, such as weapons, sharp objects, or other prohibited metal items and report findings to

appropriate security personnel.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Work closely with security personnel, law enforcement or relevant staff to address any security concerns or potential

threats identified during screening.

• Provide assistance to visitors, employees and other individuals passing through weapon detection areas, maintaining a

courteous and professional demeanor.

Equipment Maintenance:

• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of weapon detection equipment to ensure proper functionality and

accuracy.

• Report any malfunctions, technical issues or equipment failures to the appropriate maintenance personnel.

Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate records of individuals screened, items detected, and any incidents that occur during the screening

process.

• Prepare and submit daily activity reports, incident reports, and other documentation as required.

Adherence to Policies and Procedures:

• Follow established security protocols and guidelines while conducting weapon detection screening.

• Stay updated on company policies, security procedures, and any changes in regulations related to metal detection.

• Must be of good character and neat and clean in appearance.

• Must comply with departmental dress code and standards.

Customer Service:

• Interact with the public, visitors, and employees in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring a positive experience

during the screening process.

• Provide assistance to individuals who may require special accommodations during the screening process.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

Include if applicable:

• Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to differentiate between harmless and potentially prohibited items.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure, especially in quick decision-making situations.

• Understanding of security procedures and the importance of confidentiality.

• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.

• Proficient in computer skills.

• Must present and write accurate factual records and reports for initial investigations and visual sightings of hazards, accidents, and infractions of rules of conduct by employees and others.

• Must have good visual and hearing acuity, no visual/hearing disorders, and no physical disorder that may cause fainting.

• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of previous experience operating weapon detection equipment or working in a security-related role.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.  It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards.  The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute.  The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole.  Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.

Disclaimer

Position Summary: 

The Environmental Services Worker will clean, sanitize, and maintain facility or patient area(s) as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred: 1 year of experience as an Environmental Services Worker

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs general cleaning and sanitizing tasks and services throughout assigned area.
• Uses cleaning cart to transport cleaning supplies.
• Cleans and disinfects bathrooms and showers as assigned.
• Restocks products as needed.
• Vacuums and cleans floors, rugs, furniture, and drapes.
• Removes and delivers linens as needed. Loads washers and dryers and folds linen as needed. Cleans linen room as need.
• Places and neatly tucks clean sheets and blankets on beds and replaces pillowcases as assigned.
• Picks up and empties trash containers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
• Ability to work varied shifts
• Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize

HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:

At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

• Pension Plan
• Retirement Plan
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Benefits Effective Date of Hire
• Same Day Pay through Daily Pay

SUMMARY

As a Director of Operations, your management experience is vital to the day-to-day operations of the department. You work strategically to consistently maintain and improve practices.

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Riedman Campus   

DEPARTMENT: Urgent Care Operations

SCHEDULE: Weekdays, flexibility required

ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospital, Public Administration or related discipline preferred; Master’s in same fields desired.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in healthcare operations and leadership preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and success in working collaboratively with physicians and other organizational leadership to achieve identified organizational goals.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administration. Devise and implement optimal organizational structure to ensure efficient practice operations, based on available financial and personnel resources; recruit, hire and evaluate management staff; develop and implement standardized processes and systems within the department related to billing, patient service and data reporting; collaborate with leadership in strategic planning
• Quality Assurance. Collaborate with clinical leadership to ensure compliance with RRH quality initiatives; promote continuous quality improvement; ensure optimal patient service and promote ongoing patient satisfaction
• Finance & Billing. Collaborate with leadership to ensure optimal financial performance; contribute to the budget formulation and ensure compliance; coordinate appropriate orientation of staff training on billing issues and systems; ensure maximum reimbursement within regulatory guidelines

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.