Careers with BVCHD

Responsibilities: 

Under the general supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor, performs cleaning and related duties to patient rooms, offices and other building areas necessary to provide a clean, sanitary, orderly and aesthetically pleasing environment for the facility. Must have the ability to demonstrate an understanding of the needs of patients; particularly psychosocial and emotional. Must be able to interact and communicate with patients and staff. Must have experience with waxing, polishing and stripping of floors.

Qualifications: 

High school graduate or equivalent.  Previous Environmental Services experience preferred. Current BLS card within 90 days of hire.

Bear Valley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Prepares and cooks food for patients, residents and staff. Cleans cooking areas. Abides by food safety protocols in preparing, storing, cooling and cooking foods under the supervision of Kitchen Manager and Registered Dietitian.

High School graduate or equivalent
Current CPR certification

Experience:

Should be knowledgeable in food handling

Bear Valley Healthcare District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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

Bear Valley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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

Bear Valley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Childcare workers often help preschool-age children prepare for kindergarten. Young children learn from playing, solving problems, questioning, and experimenting. Childcare workers use play and other instructional techniques to help children’s development. For example, they use storytelling and rhyming games to teach language and vocabulary. They may help improve children’s social skills by having them work together to build something in a sandbox or teach math by having children count when building with blocks. They may involve the children in creative activities, such as art, dance, and music.

Minimum Education (or substitute experience) Required:

• High School Diploma or the equivalent

Education Preferred

• Education in Early Childhood Development preferred

Minimum Experience Required

• None

Experience Preferred

• Working with children and families a plus.
• Group facilitation/ small group facilitation a plus.

Under the direction of the Community Educator/Case Manager helps parents and caregivers gain the knowledge and skills required to raise emotionally, psychologically and physically healthy children. The work will take place at The Mom & Dad Project, in schools, childcare centers, churches and other providers of family support care.

The Community Educator/Case Manager must possess strong verbal and written communication skills to thrive in the job. Active listening and speaking skills to counsel parents in a clear and understandable manner is a must.

The Community Educator/Case Manager needs planning skills to develop sound work schedules and analytical skills to assess the effectiveness of their instructional strategies. The Community Educator/Case Manager needs good problem-solving, with the ability to establish positive relationships with people from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Minimum Education (or substitute experience) Required:

• College degree in related field

Minimum Experience Required

• Demonstrated ability to work with adults and their young children.
• 2+ years of facilitating groups.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct adult learners in an environment that is most conducive to their learning styles.

Experience Preferred

• Certified in Nurturing Parenting

Bear Valley Community Healthcare District 

Under the direction of the Program Director, the Community Outreach Facilitator conducts efforts to families in the community by providing public education, volunteer recruitment and coordination, media campaigns and fund-raising goals.  The work will take place in the Eastern and Western regions of the mountain communities.

Minimum Requirements:

Demonstrated ability to work with adults and their young children

Strong interpersonal skills

Computer literacy in Microsoft Office

Demonstrated ability to instruct adult learners in an environment that is most conducive to their learning styles

Experience Preferred:

Certified in Nurturing Parenting

Bear Valley Healthcare District is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day management of patients in the outpatient setting. The Provider manages the health of patients by providing evaluation and management of acute and chronic illnesses/conditions. The Provider is responsible for the coordination of care with specialists and appropriate ancillary services and shall work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.

• Provide primary care to patients through ongoing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Enhance the quality of patient management and satisfaction through support and collaboration with various internal and external programs/organizations.
• All other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education (or substitute experience) Required:

• Current California Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License
• DEA Furnishing License
• BLS within 6 months of hire

Bear Valley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Evaluates, plans, directs and administers medically prescribed physical therapy programs in the hospital and outpatient settings, to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of body part. Assists patient to reach his/her maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his/her capabilities. The Physical Therapist also assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and may be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual. Performs administrative duties and participates in department Performance Improvement, Infection Control, Safety and Education programs.

Minimum Education (or substitute experience) Required:

• Graduate of the American Physical Therapy Association accredited training program.
• Experience in acute care, skilled nursing facility, outpatient and/or sub-acute settings preferred.
• Current California Physical Therapy license and BCLS required.

Education Preferred

• Clinical Specialty as defined/awarded by the American Physical Therapy Association

Minimum Experience Required

• New Graduates/Physical Therapist License Applicant (PTLA) will be considered.

BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Diagnostic Services, performs diagnostic Ultrasound (US) examinations including OB/GYN as well as abdominal and vascular studies with a caring, professional attitude and attention to detail. Coordinates patient schedules and performs related clerical duties as needed.  Is responsible to take on call duty.  Prepares procedures for interpretation by obtaining correct patient histories and processing the images.  Performs other related duties as deemed necessary by the Director of Diagnostic Services.

QUALIFICATIONS: Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in abdominal, OB/GYN, RVT vascular studies required. Two years full time employment as an Ultrasound Technologist. Current CPR certification.

Bear Valley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Primary Purpose of the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA):

• In accordance with policies and procedures, carries out physical therapy practice appropriate to the age of the client.
• Involves caregiver in client care, communicates with team members, and promotes maximum function of client.
• Participates in quality improvement, identifies patients appropriate for physical therapy, and integrates Bear Valley Community Healthcare District values into the work performance.

Qualifications  Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities and Experience

          Education

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy Assistant program Accredited by the APTA.

          Experience

• One to two years of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant
• Experience in acute care hospital, outpatient care services or orthopedic and neurological care. This experience can be as a student intern program or work experience.

Other

• Valid license from the State of California Consumer Affairs Physical Therapy Examining Committee.
• 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.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage work efficiently.
• Ability to read, speak and write English, a second language is a plus.

BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Under the direct supervision of the Chief Technician/Radiology Manager, performs Radiology, procedures and one of the following subspecialties:
• Ultrasound (US), Computerized Tomography (CT) or Mammography.
• These diagnostic procedures will be carried out with a caring, professional attitude with attention to detail.
• Prepares procedures for interpretation by obtaining correct patient histories, preparing the patient’s film jackets and processes the radiographs/images.
• Performs other related duties as deemed necessary by the Chief Technician/Radiology Manager

Education and Training

• Satisfactory completion of an accredited program of Radiological Technology.

Licenses, Registrations and Certifications

• Unlimited Certification by the California Department of Health Services.
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiological Technology is desirable.
• CPR Certification.
• Must complete the BVCHD Radiology Department equipment and procedure orientation within probationary period of 90 days.
• For, CT & US subspecialties must pass the BVCHD technician proficiency evaluation within 90 days of hire.
• For mammographers, must have State of California Mammography certification and pass BVCHD Radiology mammography performance inspection within 90 days of hire.

BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Summary

The Activities Coordinator is responsible for the planning and implementation of the Activities Program of the Skilled Nursing Facility with the framework, philosophy and policies of Bear Community Healthcare District.

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities Required

• Must be knowledgeable and sensitive to the needs of the elderly and handicapped individuals.
• Computer literate.
• Associate Degree with 2 years work experience with the geriatric population and knowledge of the field assignment.

OR

• High School Graduate or GED recipient with at least 4 years work experience in related area

such as the geriatric population and structured senior activity programs.

Bear Valley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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

Bear Valley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Under the supervision of the Licensed Nurse and following the Scope of Service, this position will work collaboratively with the other staff members and medical staff to serve the residents of the Skilled Nursing Unit and function in the areas including but not limited to:

• Provides quality care for the residents of the Skilled Nursing Unit
• Provides age-specific and culturally sensitive care to residents
• Communicates clearly and concisely with others to meet residents care needs
• Takes responsibility for personal and professional growth
• Supports and participates in hospital wide quality initiatives
• Adheres to regulatory and compliance standards

Experience, Skills and Abilities

• Previous healthcare experience preferred, but not mandatory.
• 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.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification
• BLS certification

Bear Valley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) is licensed with the State of California and works under the general technical supervision of the Laboratory Director.  The CLS performs complex, moderately complex, and waived testing as indicated under the CLIA Act and as required by laboratory accrediting agencies.  The CLS will ensure laboratory standards and procedures are followed and that hospital objectives, regarding safety of laboratory personnel are met.

Education and Training

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. One year of training, completed at an accredited school of Medical Technology. One year experience, working under a qualified Director, is required to meet CAP standards. A current Clinical Laboratory Technologist license issued by the State of California in accordance with Chapter 3, Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code. Registration as a Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists is preferred. Registration as a Specialist by the ASCP or AABB, in an individual category (Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology or Microbiology) is desirable.

Bear Valley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer

RESPONSIBILITIES: Under general guidance of the Director of Outpatient Services, this position will work in conjunction with other clinical staff the areas including but not limited to:

• Provides quality care for patients.
• Assists physicians and clinic providers.
• Maintains a high-quality working relationship with personnel in other departments.
• Communicates with patients.
• Works within the framework of the philosophy and policies established by the clinics and the hospital.
• Shows genuine warmth with patients and has the ability to make them feel comfortable in the clinic while providing assistance to clinical providers.
• Provides basic nursing care to patients and accepts non-patient duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience, Skills and Abilities

• 2+ years of outpatient rural clinic experience.
• Computer literacy and ability to us the Electronic Health Record (EHR) or willingness to learn the EHR system

Education and Training

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse in State of California
• BLS certification required within 90 days of employment

BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER