Careers

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing primary health care services to patients based upon the age of the patient served. Assists with various procedures; assures that the physician schedule flows smoothly and efficiently on a daily basis. The RN coordinates and facilitates health care services of the patient. The RN is accountable for both the provision of nursing care and the coordination of care for the patient in collaboration with the health care team. The RN is responsible for all duties of the LPN or Medical Assistant in conjunction with the duties of the RN.

Reports To:

RN Case Manager and/or the Practice Manager.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school for Registered Nurses.
• One year of experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Must maintain current licensure in the State of Michigan.
• Must be BCLS/CPR certified every 2 years according to the Michigan Heart Association Guidelines.
• Must have the ability to administer a variety of treatments and medications as directed, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to use various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures, knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment procedures, basic computer skills.
• Demonstrates stress management, clinical competence, personal acceptance of responsibility and accountability, promotes positive interpersonal relationships and maintains confidentiality.
• Must demonstrate a daily commitment to the Standards of Behavior and Core Values of BCMH.

Position Duties: Essential

• Prepares patient for physician exam, by taking pressure, temperature, weight, height, updating patient record with current health information. Documents all observed or expressed health care needs.
• Assists physician in assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment of patient.
• Schedules patient testing with appropriate departments and hospital admissions. Prepares and orders diagnostic tests including x-rays and laboratory tests according to physician orders and informs patient with instructions and follow up.
• Prepares and administers medication and immunizations as prescribed by the physician and according to state and federal regulations.
• Takes phone calls from patients seeking medical advice, consults with physician for care instructions and calls patient with follow up information.
• Counsels and provides health teaching to the patient and family members based on the need of the patient and family.
• Assures rooms are adequately supplied and cleaned after each patient, puts equipment away after each procedure, puts biohazardous material in proper waste containers.
• Provides primary health care services to patient, assists with various procedures, assures that the physician’s patient schedule flows smoothly and efficiently on a daily basis.
• Communicates in an attentive and individualized manner in every encounter.
• Provides patient care in a safe, comfortable and private environment.
• Remains at work station during shift and ensures back up to cover work station while away on break.
• Obtains consent for procedures.
• Checks emergency supplies and equipment for safety.
• Complies with HIPAA requirements for security and confidentiality.
• Observes all infection control and safety policies and procedures.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of BCMH Corporate Compliance plan, Code of Conduct and reporting process of any compliance concerns.
• Shall be responsible for completing educational requirements.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Physical Activities: Essential

• Balancing
• Climbing
• Crouching
• Keying
• Grasping
• Kneeling
• Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Standing
• Stooping
• Repetitive
• Movement

An individual in this position will be required to carry or lift weights in the range of:
Up to 25 pounds frequently
Up to 50 pounds occasionally

Sensory and Communicative Activities: Essential

• Feeling
• Hearing
• Seeing
• Smelling
• Speaking

Environmental Exposure:

• Inside environmental conditions
• Blood borne pathogens
• Physical hazards
• Chemical hazards

OR

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) administers nursing services in caring for injured or ill patients, based upon the age of the individual served. Patients served may include: Infants – newborn to 2 years of age: Pediatric – 2 years to 10 years of age: Pediatric/Young Adult – 10 to 18 years of age; Adult – 18 to 65 years of age; Geriatric – over 65 years of age. The LPN provides bedside nursing services as required; including and administering medications and therapeutic treatments following guidelines established in the Nurse Practice Act under the provision of Act No. 149 of the Public Acts of 1967. The LPN observes and documents response to therapy which includes biopsychosocial responses. The LPN documents care given to the patient and observed responses from that care.

Reports To:

RN Case Manager Practice Manager

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing.
• Current Michigan License.
• Must be BCLS/CPR certified every 2 years according to the Michigan Heart Association Guidelines.
• Demonstrates stress management, clinical competence, personal acceptance of responsibility and accountability, promotes positive interpersonal relationships and maintains confidentiality.
• Must demonstrate a daily commitment to the Standards of Behavior and Core Values of BCMH.

Position Duties: Essential

• Follows established standards of nursing practice and implements facility policies and procedures.
• Observes infection control procedures related to nursing.
• Demonstrates increased clinical competence by providing direct patient care to varied patient populations. Participates in continuing education programs and shows interest in advancing nursing technical skills.
• Evaluates and updates nursing care plans to meet the changing needs of the patient.
• Obtains report, recording sufficient information to implement appropriate follow up action.
• Prioritizes nursing care.
• Assists supervisor with pertinent information concerning nursing care, leading to the patient classification system for acuity levels.
• Documents in EMR, patient assessment, treatment, procedures, and evaluation of patient’s response to his/her plan of care.
• Informs the physician of patient condition changes.
• Effectively carries out physician orders affecting patient’s plan of care.
• Works with the RN to develop and implement individual patient teaching plans.
• Orients patient to room, explains hospital regulations, safety measures, call system, and admitting procedures.
• Ensures patient rights are honored.
• Obtains documents quantitative assessment data including patient HT/WT, TPR/BP.
• Assists patient in and out of bed.
• Assists patient with ambulation using braces, walkers, canes, and/or crutches.
• Transfers patient safely to and from carts and examining tables.
• Assists and/or provides personal and oral hygiene.
• Changes surgical dressings, sterile dressings, irrigates and packs wounds, and collects appropriate specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
• Administers and documents oral, IM/SQ, topical and suppository medication.
• Discontinues IV’s and heparin locks.
• Administers oxygen therapy.
• Maintains airway using suctioning.
• Administers gastrostomy feedings.
• Teaches and provides pre-operative/post-operative care.
• Auscultates breath and bowel sounds.
• Complies with HIPAA requirements for security and confidentiality.
• Observes all infection control and safety policies and procedures.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of BCMH Corporate Compliance plan, Code of Conduct and reporting process of any compliance concerns.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of BCMH Corporate Compliance plan, Code of Conduct and reporting process of any compliance concerns.
• Shall be responsible for completing educational requirements.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Position Duties: Marginal

• Checks emergency supplies and equipment for safety.
• Completes admission and discharge forms.
• Obtains consent for procedures.
• Provides report to oncoming shift, including sufficient information for follow up action.

Physical Activities: Essential

• Balancing
• Climbing
• Crouching
• Keying
• Grasping
• Kneeling
• Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Standing
• Stooping
• Repetitive Movement

An individual in this position will be required to carry or lift weights in the range of:
Up to 25 pounds frequently
Up to 50 pounds occasionally

Sensory and Communicative Activities: Essential

• Feeling
• Hearing
• Seeing
• Smelling
• Speaking

Environmental Exposure:

• Inside environmental conditions
• Blood borne pathogens
• Physical hazards
• Chemical hazards

Position Responsibility:

Performs tasks assigned by the Registered Nurse according to accepted policies and procedures in the hospital.

Demonstrates accountability for his/her performance by:
A. Fulfillment of job description requirements
B. Punctuality and dependability in attendance requirements
C. Adhering to the nursing service dress code.

Identifies need and pursues continued education and self growth by:
A. Identification of learning needs through self evaluation and the performance appraisal process.
B. Seeks formal/informal instruction to meet identified learning needs.

Attends and participates in staff/personal development programs:
A. Utilizes and shares information obtained at staff development programs.
B. Attends mandatory in-services.

OR

The Medical Assistant works directly with nursing services in caring for injured or ill patients, based upon the age of the individual served. Patients served may include: Infants – newborn to 2 years of age: Pediatric – 2 years to 10 years of age: Pediatric/Young Adult – 10 to 18 years of age; Adult – 18 to 65 years of age; Geriatric – over 65 years of age.

Reports To:

RN Case Manager and/or the Practice Manager.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of Medical Assisting, certified by an accrediting body.
• Must be BCLS/CPR certified every 2 years according to the Michigan Heart Association Guidelines.
• Demonstrates stress management, clinical competence, personal acceptance of responsibility and accountability, promotes positive interpersonal relationships and maintains confidentiality.
• Must demonstrate a daily commitment to the Standards of Behavior and Core Values of BCMH.

Position Duties: Essential

• Follows established standards of nursing practice and implements facility policies and procedures.
• Observes infection control procedures related to nursing.
• Demonstrates increased clinical competence by providing direct patient care to varied patient populations. Participates in continuing education programs and shows interest in advancing nursing technical skills.
• Evaluates and updates nursing care plans to meet the changing needs of the patient.
• Obtains report, recording sufficient information to implement appropriate follow up action.
• Prioritizes nursing care.
• Assists supervisor with pertinent information concerning nursing care.
• Documents in EMR, patient assessment, treatment, procedures, and evaluation of patient’s response to the physicians plan of care.
• Informs the supervisor of patient condition changes.
• Effectively carries out physician orders affecting patient’s plan of care.
• Works with the RN/LPN to develop and implement individual patient teaching plans.
• Insures patient rights are honored.
• Obtains documents quantitative assessment data including patient HT/WT, TPR/BP.
• Assists patient with ambulation using braces, walkers, canes, and/or crutches.
• Transfers patient safely to and from carts and examining tables.
• Assists and/or provides personal and oral hygiene.
• Changes surgical dressings, sterile dressings, irrigates and packs wounds, and collects appropriate specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
• Administers and documents oral, IM/SQ, topical and suppository medication.
• Administers oxygen therapy.
• Teaches and provides pre-operative/post-operative care.
• Complies with HIPAA requirements for security and confidentiality.
• Observes all infection control and safety policies and procedures.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of BCMH Corporate Compliance plan, Code of Conduct and reporting process of any compliance concerns.
• Shall be responsible for completing educational requirements.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Position Duties: Marginal

• Checks emergency supplies and equipment for safety.
• Obtains consent for procedures.

Physical Activities: Essential

• Balancing
• Climbing
• Crouching
• Keying
• Grasping
• Kneeling
• Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Standing
• Stooping
• Repetitive Movement

An individual in this position will be required to carry or lift weights in the range of:
Up to 25 pounds frequently
Up to 50 pounds occasionally

Sensory and Communicative Activities: Essential

• Feeling
• Hearing
• Seeing
• Smelling
• Speaking

Environmental Exposure:

• Inside environmental conditions
• Blood borne pathogens
• Physical hazards
• Chemical hazards

Position Responsibility:

Performs tasks assigned by the Registered Nurse according to accepted policies and procedures in the hospital.

Demonstrates accountability for his/her performance by:
A. Fulfillment of job description requirements
B. Punctuality and dependability in attendance requirements
C. Adhering to the nursing service dress code.

Identifies need and pursues continued education and self growth by:
A. Identification of learning needs through self evaluation and the performance appraisal process.
B. Seeks formal/informal instruction to meet identified learning needs.

Attends and participates in staff/personal development programs:
A. Utilizes and shares information obtained at staff development programs.
B. Attends mandatory in-services.