Careers with BVCHD

Position Summary

• The Clinical Assistant shows a general warmth with patients and has the ability to make them feel comfortable in the clinic while providing assistance to clinical providers.
• The Clinical Assistant is the direct bridge between the patients and the primary care providers.
• Works under the supervision of a licensed nurse to provide basic nursing care to patients and accepts non-patient duties as assigned.

Education and Training

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Certification as Medical Assistant or Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Current BLS certificate required
• Current Phlebotomy License preferred

Experience

• One-year experience working in an outpatient clinic preferred
• Knowledge of EMR system or ability to learn and use the district Electronic Medical Record system
• Capable of taking accurate vital signs.

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Primary Purpose

To conduct diagnostic testing procedures and administer treatments to improve patients’ breathing as well as implement and monitor life support equipment.

• Assess, treat and care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities
• Maintain patient records
• Select, assemble, check and operate equipment.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Licensed for California as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in acute care therapy
• Experience with pediatric and neonatal patients
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent verbal, written and listening skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to use or willingness to learn the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Software

Education and Training

• High School or equivalent.
• College degree or combination of related experience and education
• Current in BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP

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Position Summary

• Prepares and assembles food trays for patient food service following the individual menus.
• Assists dietitan in implementing dietary prescription and observing meal service to ensure that proper department standards are met.
• Use production sheets for each meal for portioning/various diets
• Adhere to menus/recipes, using substitution sheet with authorization from Supervisor if needed
• Abides by food safety protocols in preparing, storing, cooling, and cooking foods

Education and Training:

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Current CPR certification

Experience:

• One year of cooking experience
• Should be knowledgeable in handling food

Licenses:

• Must maintain a current Food Handler’s Certification or Serv Safe Certification

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Primary Purpose

Under general supervision performs a variety of general cleaning tasks to maintain patient rooms, offices, hallways and other assigned areas of the facility.   Duties include but are not limited to:

• Clean and disinfect surfaces.
• Distribute clean linens to user departments.
• Transports and stores medical waste, trash and soiled linen to user departments.
• Completes special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience, Skills and Abilities

• One-year housekeeping experience preferred
• Floor care experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Education and Training

• High School or equivalent.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of employment.

POSITION SUMMARY

Evaluates patient response to intervention/treatments based on established standards and at appropriate intervals, using clinical judgment.  Reports significant changes to Registered Nurse and/or provider. Ensures documentation is accurate, timely and complete. Assists providers in performing procedures, following established guidelines, policies and procedures for consent, time out and patient monitoring. Provides reinforcement of patient teaching related to diagnosis, procedures, after care and follow-up.  Ensures patients receive after care instructions upon discharge.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides comprehensive, quality care for the patients
• Provides age-specific and culturally sensitive care to patients
• Adheres to regulatory and compliance standards
• Ensured the readiness of the Emergency Department
• Accountability for compliance with laws, regulations, and policies to demonstrate
  ethical behavior.
• All other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education (or substitute experience) Required:

• California Registered Nursing License
• ACLS, BLS and PALS certification
• CPI training within 3 months of hire
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail and accuracy

Education Preferred

• High School diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

• Minimum 1-year critical care nursing experience

Experience Preferred

• Previous Emergency Department experience preferred

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Primary Purpose of the Physical Therapy Receptionist:

• Schedule appointments over the phone and at the window
• Collect co-pays
• Maintain that prescriptions, Evaluations, MD Progress Reports and Discharge Summaries are faxed appropriately and maintained in the charts in a timely manner.
• Maintain that the insurance authorizations are up-to-date.
• Enter the billing into the computer on a daily basis
• Enter the statistics of the department daily
• At times help with patient care
• Help with the cleaning and stocking of the department
• Other duties requested by the PT, PTA and others to ensure the safe and efficient running of the department.

Qualifications

            Education and Training

• High school Graduate
• Demonstrates basic skills in keyboarding and using a personal computer in the Windows 2000 or XP environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form in the English language.
• Evidence of excellent communication skills both oral and written including the ability to spell accurately and write legible.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations and can spell and understand commonly used clinical terms preferred

Experience

• Previous experience in a business office setting or a medical office preferred.
• Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills with a diverse population.
• Able to carry out assignments independently and exercise good independent judgment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates ability to decipher hand written notes.
• Demonstrates ability to handle telephone calls or personal interactions with tack, poise, courtesy and respect.
• Neat and well groomed in appearance, following departmental personnel standards.
• Commitment to reliable attendance and job performance.

Other

• Ability to take direction and function as a team player.
• Must be flexible and able to work in a sometimes-stressful environment.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to listen.

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Position Summary

• The Perioperative registered nurse provides patient care through assessing, planning, and implementing nursing care patients receive before, during and after surgery.
• These activities include patient assessment, creating and maintaining a sterile and safe surgical environment, pre- and post-operative patient education, monitoring the patient’s physical and emotional well-being, and integrating and coordinating patient care throughout the surgical care continuum.

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities Required

Experience, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum of two years hospital experience
• Surgical nursing experience required
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal, written and listening skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy
• Computer skills and ability to use the Electronic Health Record (EHR) or the willingness to learn the EHR

Education and Training

• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BSN preferred
• BLS, ACLS and PALS Certification

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Primary Purpose

Following the Nurse Practice Act and Scope of Service, this position will work collaboratively with the other staff members and medical staff to serve the patients of the Acute Department and function in the areas including but not limited to:

• Provides comprehensive, quality care for the patients
• Provides age-specific and culturally sensitive care to patients
• Ensures the readiness of the Nursing Department
• Communicates clearly and concisely with others to meet patient care needs
• Demonstrates professionalism and takes responsibility for personal and professional growth
• Supports and participates in hospital wide quality initiatives
• Adheres to regulatory and compliance standards

Qualifications

Experience, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum 1 year acute care nursing experience
• Previous Emergency Department/Critical Care experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and listening skills.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic computer skills

Education and Training

• High School or equivalent.
• Valid California Registered Nurse license
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• PALS certification
• Basic Dysrhythmia certification, preferred

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