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Love Where You Work!

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. 

If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

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The lifeguard monitors the aquatic environment and enforces facility rules. Must be attentive, demonstrate proactive risk management, and provide excellent customer service. Responds to emergencies within scope of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding training program and BAC Emergency Action Plan. Facilitates group, team or private swimming lesson activities. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

• Effective November 1, 2022 a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is no longer required for this position. 

• Effective December 1, 2013, Lifeguards must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Nationally recognized lifeguarding certificate required within 90 days of hire. I.e. American Red Cross, YMCA or Ellis required (this includes First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications).
• Must be able to perform all rescues and pre-requisite skills required per the American Red Cross Pool Lifeguarding training program.
• Must be able to swim 300 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes without use of arms and swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10 pound object from a depth of 7-10 feet and return to starting position. 
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service and interpersonal skills in communicating facility rules to members and patrons.
• Work which produces very high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g. CRT work between 70 and 90 percent of the time, and work involving extremely close tolerances and considerable hand/eye coordination for sustained periods of time. Involves regularly lifting bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.
• Monitors the aquatic environment and maintains patron safety as per Bronson Athletic Club policy and State Health Code.
• Performs opening/closing tasks and other duties as required by Bronson Athletic Club including, but not limited to, measuring and recording free chlorine content levels in pools, hot tubs, and cold plunges as well as assisting in the annual shut down.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

Cost Center

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CURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career worklet in Workday.  This career site is for external applicants only.

Love Where You Work!

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. 

If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

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Join Our Team at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital!

Position: Environmental Service Technician

Location: Bronson Battle Creek Hospital

Department: Environmental Services

Shift: Full Time- 40 hr/wk 2nd Shift

Rotating Weekend and Holiday Shifts

Benefits Eligible

Bronson is a Drug Free Employer

Make a Difference in Patient Care!

At Bronson, we are committed to keeping our patients and visitors safe and healthy. We’re looking for an Environmental Service technician to help maintain cleanliness and infection control across the hospital. You’ll play an important role in making sure the hospital is a clean, safe place for everyone.

Bronson Hospital servesthe community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. To meet patient care needs, scheduling includes rotating weekends and holidays. Bronson is a drug-free employer, including THC.

What You’ll Do:

Clean and sanitize patient rooms (both occupied and unoccupied), public areas, surgical areas, and other spaces as assigned

Stock supplies and keep equipment clean and in working order

Follow safety and infection control guidelines to ensure the hospital is always clean and safe

Provide excellent service to both hospital staff and patients

Work closely with the Environmental Services Manager to make sure all tasks are completed to the highest standards

Follow detailed instructions and regularly check your work to meet quality standards

What We’re Looking For:

A positive attitude and a strong desire to help others

Attention to detail and the ability to follow safety and cleanliness guidelines

Ability to work well with a team and follow instructions from supervisors

Good communication skills and a willingness to learn

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay focused on the task at hand

Previous experience in cleaning or maintenance is a plus, but not required

Why Work at Bronson?

A 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Employer

Competitive salary

Shift differential pay

Comprehensive Wellness Program

Rotating weekends

Benefits start on Day 1

Work with a supportive and friendly team

Opportunities to learn and grow in the healthcare field

Be part of a hospital that values your hard work and dedication to keeping the community healthy

Effective April 19, 2021 a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is no longer required for this position. 

(BBC only) Michigan driver's license and insurability may be required

• Ability to work independently.

• Must be able to communicate (verbally and in writing) in English (at or above the 8th grade level) with departmental staff and internal and external customers.

• Must possess interpersonal skills that represent Bronson in a positive and professional manner.

• Must exhibit excellent customer service skills, thoroughness and time management skills..

• Must be able to comfortably accept delegation and negotiate task priorities.

Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

• Performs most duties while standing, sitting, and/or walking. Lifts and/or pushes supplies and equipment. Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching, is required to perform many job duties. Ability to work while standing on a stepladder at a height of four feet is required. Occasional exposure to risk of injury when working with electrical equipment. Must be able to walk stairs when necessary. Good balance is required when performing all duties. The employee is occasionally required to work in confined spaces and occupied areas. May experience occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. May be called upon to handle emergency or crisis situations. Required protecting clothing may include gloves, eye protection, face protection, and shoe covers.

• Performs all cleaning functions involved in daily general cleaning and maintaining of patient rooms, operating rooms and ancillary areas, patient related areas, and departmental general areas following the system’s ten steps of cleaning as defined in the Environmental Services Department Manual. 

(For BBC & BLH ONLY - may do laundry)

• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations per CDC, OSHA, the EPA, Joint Commission and policies, procedures and standards necessary for role.

• Follows all isolation procedures in isolation and contact plus rooms
• Detail clean vents, fan fixtures, tops of windows, door frames, wall art, bumpers, furniture and other areas as necessary
• Cleans public areas; lobbies, waiting rooms, rest rooms, elevators, utility rooms, exam rooms, offices, stairwells, and other areas assigned

• Collects and replaces all sharps and black pharmacy box containers in patient care areas.

• Documents and maintains records of assigned cleaning tasks.

• Restocking of supplies in assigned areas as needed.

• Communicates information and requests as appropriate to the registered nurse and/or patient care assistant.

• Communicate and provide exceptional service to patients, staff, families and visitors.

• Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit data per HIPPA regulations.

• Removes trash and soiled linen from assigned areas and transports to disposal area.

• Keeps work areas neat and orderly, cleans equipment and assists with other duties as assigned.

• May operate mechanical floor equipment such as IMops, vacuums, sweepers and other related environmental equipment.

• Cleans equipment and stores in assigned locations.

• Direct visitors as necessary.

• May collect trays from patient rooms.

• Coordinates activities related to cleaning area with department coordinator as needed.

• Assumes responsibility for own growth and development; attends regular staff meetings.

• Actively participates and supports the Bronson Management System by attending huddles and adopting the problem solving methods.

• Operates ultraviolet (UV) disinfection equipment (Surfacide UV Robot).  *BBC Only

• All other duties as assigned which may include the use of the trash compactor, and emptying trash and linen chutes.

Specific to BMH Lab, BSH, BLH & BLIRC:

• Collect, label and organize all Biomedical Waste for pick up by the waste hauler.

• Collect, transport and take all recycling to compactor or comingle dumpster.

• Transport waste to appropriate compactor or outside dumpster as needed.

• Change privacy curtains where needed. 

• Round, inspect and maintain all assigned areas within scope of facility.  Areas to include but not limited to: Lab work areas, offices, restrooms, waiting areas, patient procedure rooms, stairwells, receiving dock, ambulatory storage, EVS closets, BIO storage rooms, recycling areas inside and outside, elevator landing, elevator’s inside and out, elevator tracks. 

• Proper use of and maintenance of all assigned floor care machinery.  Machinery to include but not limited to: auto scrubbers, corded and battery powered vacuums,  iMop, burnishers and side by side scrubbers.

Shift

Time Type

Sign-On Bonus

Retention Bonus

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Cost Center

Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer

CURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career worklet in Workday.  This career site is for external applicants only.

Love Where You Work!

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. 

If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

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The Patient Transport Specialist provides a comprehensive array of patient focused services. This position is responsible for lifting, standing, and pushing patients in wheelchairs and on gurneys. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 6 months related customer service work experience required.
BLS certification is required within first 90 days
• Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in the use of Teletracking and Spectra telephones is necessary.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven organization skills essential.
• Must have sound math, counting and analytical skills.
• Must be able to move quickly throughout the hospital on stat calls (zero pages).
• Must be friendly, positive, and professional when working with patients.
• Must be able to adapt to situations when transporting patients of all ages including children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
• Must possess basic computer skills for dispatching and 2-way radio communications.

Work which produces very high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g. CRT work between 70 and 90 percent of the time, and work involving extremely close tolerances and considerable hand/eye coordination for sustained periods of time.
Job definitely requires high levels of strength and/or stamina to regularly lift weights up to 100 pounds and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.
• Assist patients/family and visitors in navigating throughout the campus.
• Able to navigate patients throughout the campus efficiently and safely.
• Transfer patients from one surface or location to another.
• Assist patients in walking, sitting up and moving from one support device to another.
• Able to push and pull beds, stretchers, wheelchairs and rental beds while occupied and unoccupied across different surfaces.
• Lift, pull or operate heavy equipment including beds, IV poles, IV pumps, oxygen tanks, morgue carts, electric carts, wheel chairs.
• Knowledge of unit locations and procedures areas.
• Knowledge of Bronson policies.
• Knowledge of situation when assistance is required.
• Location of charts
• Knowledge of supply room locations
• Ability to contact nursing and support staff for information and assistance
• Ability to appropriately utilize equipment such as slider boards, oxygen tanks, computers, etc.
• Ability to use patient transport tracking system and P.E.M. phone system
• Able to handle and transfer medical equipment including Foley catheters with collection bags, chest tubes, monitors, etc.
• Effectively cleans equipment after patient use
• Documentation of activities in log book
• Maintain customer service standards
• Able to explain activities to patients and families
• Verify patient identification
• Retrieve needed supplies or linens from supply rooms
• Transport visitors between campuses
• Transfer expired patients to morgue
• Release bodies to funeral home directors
• Prepare and retrieve bodies for family viewing
• Respond to code zero pages

Shift

Time Type

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Cost Center

Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer

Please take a moment to watch a brief video highlighting employment with Bronson!

CURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career worklet in Workday.  This career site is for external applicants only.

Love Where You Work!

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. 

If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

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Position: Environmental Service Technician

Location: Bronson Hospital Kalamazoo

Department: Environmental Services

Shift: 2nd Shift PRN

Rotating Weekend and Holiday Shifts

Bronson is a Drug Free Employer

Make a Difference in Patient Care!

At Bronson Hospital, we are committed to keeping our patients and visitors safe and healthy. We’re looking for an Environmental Service Technician to help maintain cleanliness and infection control across the hospital. You’ll play an important role in making sure the hospital is a clean, safe place for everyone.

Bronson Hospital servesthe community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. To meet patient care needs, scheduling includes rotating weekends and holidays.

Bronson is a drug-free employer, including THC.

What You’ll Do:

Clean and sanitize patient rooms (both occupied and unoccupied), public areas, surgical areas, and other spaces as assigned

Stock supplies and keep equipment clean and in working order

Follow safety and infection control guidelines to ensure the hospital is always clean and safe

Provide excellent service to both hospital staff and patients

Work closely with the Environmental Services Manager to make sure all tasks are completed to the highest standards

Follow detailed instructions and regularly check your work to meet quality standards

What We’re Looking For:

A positive attitude and a strong desire to help others

Attention to detail and the ability to follow safety and cleanliness guidelines

Ability to work well with a team and follow instructions from supervisors

Good communication skills and a willingness to learn

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay focused on the task at hand

Previous experience in cleaning is a plus, but not required

Why Work at Bronson?

A 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Employer

Competitive salary

Shift differential pay

Comprehensive Wellness Program

Rotating weekends

Benefits start on Day 1

Work with a supportive and friendly team

Opportunities to learn and grow in the healthcare field

Be part of a hospital that values your hard work and dedication to keeping the community healthy

Effective April 19, 2021 a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is no longer required for this position. 

(BBC only) Michigan driver's license and insurability may be required

• Ability to work independently.

• Must be able to communicate (verbally and in writing) in English (at or above the 8th grade level) with departmental staff and internal and external customers.

• Must possess interpersonal skills that represent Bronson in a positive and professional manner.

• Must exhibit excellent customer service skills, thoroughness and time management skills..

• Must be able to comfortably accept delegation and negotiate task priorities.

Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

• Performs most duties while standing, sitting, and/or walking. Lifts and/or pushes supplies and equipment. Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching, is required to perform many job duties. Ability to work while standing on a stepladder at a height of four feet is required. Occasional exposure to risk of injury when working with electrical equipment. Must be able to walk stairs when necessary. Good balance is required when performing all duties. The employee is occasionally required to work in confined spaces and occupied areas. May experience occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. May be called upon to handle emergency or crisis situations. Required protecting clothing may include gloves, eye protection, face protection, and shoe covers.

• Performs all cleaning functions involved in daily general cleaning and maintaining of patient rooms, operating rooms and ancillary areas, patient related areas, and departmental general areas following the system’s ten steps of cleaning as defined in the Environmental Services Department Manual. 

(For BBC & BLH ONLY - may do laundry)

• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations per CDC, OSHA, the EPA, Joint Commission and policies, procedures and standards necessary for role.

• Follows all isolation procedures in isolation and contact plus rooms
• Detail clean vents, fan fixtures, tops of windows, door frames, wall art, bumpers, furniture and other areas as necessary
• Cleans public areas; lobbies, waiting rooms, rest rooms, elevators, utility rooms, exam rooms, offices, stairwells, and other areas assigned

• Collects and replaces all sharps and black pharmacy box containers in patient care areas.

• Documents and maintains records of assigned cleaning tasks.

• Restocking of supplies in assigned areas as needed.

• Communicates information and requests as appropriate to the registered nurse and/or patient care assistant.

• Communicate and provide exceptional service to patients, staff, families and visitors.

• Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit data per HIPPA regulations.

• Removes trash and soiled linen from assigned areas and transports to disposal area.

• Keeps work areas neat and orderly, cleans equipment and assists with other duties as assigned.

• May operate mechanical floor equipment such as IMops, vacuums, sweepers and other related environmental equipment.

• Cleans equipment and stores in assigned locations.

• Direct visitors as necessary.

• May collect trays from patient rooms.

• Coordinates activities related to cleaning area with department coordinator as needed.

• Assumes responsibility for own growth and development; attends regular staff meetings.

• Actively participates and supports the Bronson Management System by attending huddles and adopting the problem solving methods.

• Operates ultraviolet (UV) disinfection equipment (Surfacide UV Robot).  *BBC Only

• All other duties as assigned which may include the use of the trash compactor, and emptying trash and linen chutes.

Specific to BMH Lab, BSH, BLH & BLIRC:

• Collect, label and organize all Biomedical Waste for pick up by the waste hauler.

• Collect, transport and take all recycling to compactor or comingle dumpster.

• Transport waste to appropriate compactor or outside dumpster as needed.

• Change privacy curtains where needed. 

• Round, inspect and maintain all assigned areas within scope of facility.  Areas to include but not limited to: Lab work areas, offices, restrooms, waiting areas, patient procedure rooms, stairwells, receiving dock, ambulatory storage, EVS closets, BIO storage rooms, recycling areas inside and outside, elevator landing, elevator’s inside and out, elevator tracks. 

• Proper use of and maintenance of all assigned floor care machinery.  Machinery to include but not limited to: auto scrubbers, corded and battery powered vacuums,  iMop, burnishers and side by side scrubbers.

Shift

Time Type

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Cost Center

Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer

Please take a moment to watch a brief video highlighting employment with Bronson!

CURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career worklet in Workday.  This career site is for external applicants only.

Love Where You Work!

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.

If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Location

BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Title

APP QuickCare - Otsego, Michigan

Bronson QuickCare in Otsego, MI is seeking PAs or NPs with at least 2 years ED, Primary Care or Urgent Care experience to work in an immediate care setting Full-time.

Position Highlights:

• Full-time Position
• Rotational Schedule between three QuickCare Locations; Kalamazoo and Otsego areas
• Open 7 days per week with Flexible Schedule including telehealth visits
• Minimum 2 years experience in Urgent Care, Primary Care or the ER setting
• APP and Physician Clinic Model

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program
• Current unrestricted or pending Licensure in the state of Michigan
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to providing compassionate and quality patient-centered care

About Otsego, Michigan: Located about 20 miles north of Kalamazoo, MI and in Allegan County, Otsego is known for its small town feel and situated along the Kalamazoo River in Southwest Michigan. Otsego has excellent schools, affordable housing, and a welcoming community. Whether you enjoy local parks, fishing, skiing, golfing, or spending time outdoors, Otsego has something for everyone.

Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo is a 434-bed, all-private room regional referral center providing care in virtually every specialty. Level I Trauma Center; Comprehensive Stroke Center; Chest Pain Center; only children’s hospital in the region. The hospital is Magnet designated for nursing excellence and is nationally recognized for quality and patient experience.

Bronson’s Culture Statement:

At Bronson, we believe all people should have full and equal access to opportunities to live healthy lives and are committed to achieving that access across our health system. We are building a culture of belonging in an environment free of prejudice, negative bias, and stereotypes for those we employ and for the communities we serve. We are striving to employ the best teams in the communities we serve to enhance the quality of care we provide and the interactions we have with our patients, families, colleagues, and communities. We have a strategic focus on living our values by showing respect, building trust, uncovering, and addressing avoidable and unjust conditions that negatively impact individual health and wellbeing. We dedicate ourselves to seeing and advocating for all, removing barriers to care, and reducing disparities to conscientiously fulfill our mission that all have full and equal access to the opportunities to live healthy lives: Together, we advance the health of our communities.

For more information on Bronson visit bronsonhealth.com.

Interested Candidates please email CV to Hilary Wade at wadeh@bronsonhg.org

Performs comprehensive and problem focused histories and physical examinations, interprets laboratory and radiologic tests. Interprets and correlates subjective and objective patient data, formulating a diagnosis. Under the direction of the physician, reviews patient findings and develops a treatment plan within the scope of practice. Performs above activities in the outpatient and inpatient settings. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program

Licensure as Physician Assistant and state DEA license to prescribe medications

Current prescriptive authority and collaborative agreement with oversight physician(s) should also be in place

Must maintain all requirements for medical staff privileges

• Ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, presentation programs, and other software relevant to the job
• Regularly communicates clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing (Utilizing SBAR technique)
• Communicates with internal customers such as, physicians, multi-disciplinary team, finance, management and external customers such as, patients, third party payers, community agencies on a daily basis and often simultaneously

Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time.

The job produces some physical demands. Typical of jobs that include regular walking, standing, stooping, bending, sitting, and some lifting of light weight objects.

• Concurrent Clinical Management
• Coordinates care with the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate implementation of patients’ progress towards outcomes, which includes discharge or transfer of care. Acts as a clinical resource for the multi-disciplinary team. This is accomplished by:

o Assertive coordination among the multi-disciplinary team

o Identifying common patient complications and utilizes appropriate preventative measures.

o Assisting in the development and integration of quality measures/evidence into clinical practice.

Utilization Review:

• Performs an initial comprehensive assessment of the patient to determine if the patient requires a higher intensity of service and requires transfer to a hospital setting. This is accomplished by:

o Applying knowledge of regulatory and third party payor criteria.

o Utilization Management

o Facilitating timely discharges/transfers to the appropriate level of care.

Clinical Management

• Evaluate and appropriately manage patients.
• Evaluate lab, EKG, imaging studies
• Complete appropriate documentation necessary to support:
• Billing
• Medical care
• Orders
• Progress Notes
• Be available for any nursing questions or to evaluated status changes for patients

Shift

Variable

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Cost Center

7687 Bronson QuickCare (BMH)

Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer

Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.

Please take a moment to watch a brief video highlighting employment with Bronson!

CURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career worklet in Workday.  This career site is for external applicants only.

Love Where You Work!

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. 

If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

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Title

The Practice Manager is responsible for the daily administrative and overall operations of the physician practices. This person is responsible for the supervision of all employed non-provider practice staff. They serve as the primary communication link between the practices and departments throughout the organization. The practice manager is responsible for creating and achieving practice and organizational goals. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Healthcare and/or 2-3 years equivalent combination of education and experience required

• Requires a skill level that encompasses all aspects of practice management.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and lead a variety of people.
• Demonstrated independent decision making ability and able to work with customers in challenging situations.
• Knowledge of computerized systems including word-processing, spreadsheets, and healthcare-based systems (i.e. practice management system).
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from various computer systems.
• Must possess excellent personal computer skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relations with office staff and employees in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain positive rapport with all levels of leadership and influential healthcare partners (i.e. providers and community).
• Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality and may require the use of significant tact in order to handle sensitive matters.
• Ability to give easily understood directions.
• Requires a high level of self motivation, strong initiative and effective communications skills
Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time.
The job produces some physical demands. Typical of jobs that include regular walking, standing, stooping, bending, sitting, and some lifting of light weight objects.
• Monitor the operational effectiveness and efficiency of medical practice operations and staff.
• Implement organizational policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain a highly motivated and well- trained staff.
• Hires, develops, evaluates, and (when necessary) disciplines and discharges subordinates or makes authoritative recommendations in such matters.
• Provide input on the budget process for the practice and monitor the approved yearly practice budget.
• Report on practice activities, needs, and problems on a weekly or as needed basis to direct report.
• Provides appropriate and timely communication with staff, and providers.
• Provides staff education and oversees adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g., Joint Commission, OSHA and CLIA) for the practice.
• Review and report on monthly financial reports for practice.
• Resolves patient complaints in a diplomatic and timely manner.
• Develops and implements staff schedules so as to achieve maximum productivity and adequate staffing level of the practice
• Implement process improvement measures related to clinical distinction, customer experience, corporate vitality, and community health.
• Offers recognition of staff in a positive, supportive and encouraging manner.
• Effectively present data and information to gain support of key stakeholders when implementing/motivating change in the practice.
• Oversees billing and collections at the practice site, monitoring charges and charge entry staff.
• Oversees facility cleanliness, working with properties on maintenance and safety issues. Responds to alarms and codes, moving vaccines when deemed necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Shift

Time Type

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Cost Center

Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer

Please take a moment to watch a brief video highlighting employment with Bronson!

CURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career worklet in Workday.  This career site is for external applicants only.

Love Where You Work!

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. 

If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Location

Title

The Triage Care Advisor Medical Assistant supports Bronson Medical Group primary care and specialty practices through triaging calls and coordinating care as needed The Triage Care Advisor Medical Assistant serves in an expanded health care role to collaborate with the primary care practices, specialists, and other members of the health care team, and patients/families to ensure the delivery of quality, efficient, and cost-effective health care services.  The Triage Care Advisor Medical Assistant follows evidence-based clinical guidelines, preventive guidelines, and protocols in care delivery to the patient.  The Triage Care Advisor Medical Assistant coordinates care across acute and other ambulatory practice settings and helps patients/families understand heath care options.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Successful completion of an accredited medical assistant program
• CMA/CCMA/RMA certified
• Meet eligibility requirements to take CMA/RMA and must be obtained within 6 months of hire
• Note: Vocational Coordinator to determine eligibility requirements for CMA or RMA within 6 months.

• Have two to five years of experience in a healthcare setting with adult and pediatric patients in primary care/ambulatory care, home health agency, skilled nursing facility, or hospital medical surgical setting required.

• Experience in ambulatory care is desirable experience as well as the acute care or post acute care setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, presentation programs, databases, and other software relevant to the job.
• Demonstrates customer focused interpersonal skills to interact in an effective manner with practitioners, patients with diverse opinions, values, and religious and cultural ideals.
• Demonstrates ability to work autonomously and be directly accountable for practices.
• Demonstrates professional qualities including time management, verbal and written communication skills, listening skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, analysis skills and decision-making, priority setting, work delegation, and work organization.
• Demonstrate ability to set appropriate boundaries with patients and families.
• Demonstrates excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills, positive relationship building skills, and critical analysis skills.
• Ability to affect change, works as a productive and effective team member, and adapt to changing needs/priorities.
• Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time. 
• Requires excellent communication skills and positive customer relations.  Regularly communicates both orally by telephone, and in writing with patients.  Also communication with physicians, and other healthcare professionals to exchange information pertinent to their information provided.  Demonstrates effective problem-solving and critical thinking in care for patients. 
• Knowledge of chronic conditions, evidence-based guidelines, prevention, wellness, health risk assessment, and patient education.
• Connects patients with Acute Care Managers and other resources as needed.
• Critical thinking skills and ability to analyze complex data sets.  Ability to manage complex clinical issues utilizing assessment skills, resources, and protocols.
• Excellent assessment and triage skills.  Ability to implement evidence-based interventions and protocols for chronic conditions.
• Flexibility to adapt to the needs of the department
• Knowledge of health concerns or changes in current health status and how they may affect patients in all age ranges from neonate through geriatrics for various medical specialties.

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Under the direction of the Inpatient Pharmacy Manager, the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor will be responsible for supervising the activities of the inpatient pharmacy technician and service clerk staff, narcotic tracking and accountability, new hire orientation and training, facilitation of cross-training and development of current and future technician staff, oversight of outdate sections in the central pharmacy, unit inspections, and technician scheduling. This role will play a part on the pharmacy leadership team and will be involved in, or will lead, committee meetings, process improvement initiatives, and implementations of new systems. This job will be directly responsible for performance matters and evaluation of pharmacy technician and pharmacy service clerk staff.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with courses in mathematics and basic algebra required.  Must have at least 2 years of pharmacy tech experience in a hospital setting, with a preference towards individuals with previous experience in a leadership type role.  A medical terminology course is preferred.

Licensed as a Certified Pharmacy Technician in the State of Michigan.  Must have nationally recognized Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB, CPhT, or equivalent) within one year of hire into the Pharmacy Technician job.  Pharmacy students currently enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy with a valid pharmacy intern license are not required to have Pharmacy Technician Certification.

Must be qualified at the Pharmacy Technician II level.  To be eligible for a Pharmacy Technician II job, must demonstrate 12 months of Level 1 competency (or equivalent) and is competent in 4 identified areas.  A technician may advance to Level 2 once he/she has demonstrated 12 months of competency in 4 identified functional areas.  An exception to the 12 month guideline can be made for a technician with several years of previous pharmacy technician experience who has clearly demonstrated competency at an accelerated rate (may be seen especially in initial transition and with new hires with substantial prior hospital pharmacy technician experience).

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a clean, well lighted & temperature controlled environment. May work in chemotherapy preparation satellite, working with hazardous carcinogens, however, normal safety precautions and protective equipment are provided to minimize risk. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines.  Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time.

 Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor must be able to work as a team member and be able to communicate effectively with visitors, physicians, hospital personnel, pharmacy staff, and administrative staff.  Such dealings may often require the use of significant tact in order to handle sensitive matters.  The Supervisor must be an excellent communicator in verbal and written modes.  Must communicate well under pressure and maintain the highest level of professionalism in all situations.

• Generate, review and compare various reports
• Hires, develops, evaluates, and (when necessary) disciplines and discharges subordinates or makes authoritative recommendations in such matters
• Completes internal managerial training (e.g., Leadership retreats, Bronson Leadership curriculum, Kalamazoo Leadership Team (KLT) meetings)
• Implements leadership techniques in daily supervision activities
• Informs the Inpatient Pharmacy Manager and Director of trends within the department
• Training and orientation of new hires.
• Schedules and assigns work to subordinate staff; adjusts work schedules and assignments to compensate for fluctuating patient load, staff shortages, workload volume and other contingencies
• Approves/denies PTO
• Evaluates information obtained from (a ) personal observations, (b) communications with staff, (c) communications with medical and allied personnel, (d) and communications with patients and family to determine the quality of pharmaceutical services provided; recommends or implements changes in the central pharmacy operation as needed in collaboration with the Inpatient Pharmacy Manager.
• Responsible for the deployment, integration, and modeling of the behaviors and standards of Bronson’s Plan for Excellence in areas of direct responsibility and throughout the entire Bronson Healthcare Group.
• Assist with technician goal setting
• Participate in peer interviews for new technicians
• Track technician outdates areas and unit inspections
• Create work schedule for technicians and service clerks

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Under general supervision and in accordance with the policies, procedures and guidelines established within the organization, unit and the Nurse Practice Act, the Pediatric Transport Registered Nurse manages the care delivery for patients in out-of-hospital intra-facility transport and in-hospital throughout the length of stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Diploma, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required, and successful completion of Hospital Core and Department specific orientation based upon unit and experience level. Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with the State of Michigan. As of December 29, 2013, any nurse hired by Bronson who does not hold a BSN (or higher nursing degree) will be given 8 years from date of hire date to obtain. If, after 8 years, the nurse has not met this requirement, employment will be terminated.

Critical care experience [in Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU), Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and/or Emergency Department (ED)] required; 3 years or 4000 hours of critical care experience (in PICU, NICU, ICU or ED) preferred.

Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and other transport/department required provider courses upon hire.

Nursing transport specialty certification is required within two years of hire date [ex. Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN), Certified Neonatal/Pediatric Transport (CNPT)]. For all nurses who are currently in a pediatric transport nurse position and have been in a transport position for at least two years, nursing transport specialty certification is required by 12/31/2026.

• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from various computer systems and equipment in order to set an appropriate plan of action.
• Ability to operate required computer programs and Record assessment data, activities, and treatments in an accurate manner.
• Must be able to communicate technical information and instructions to patients, families, and all members of the care delivery team.
• Must demonstrate excellent human relation skills, including verbal and written communication, problem-solving and assertiveness.
• Must be able to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary groups.
• Must demonstrate leadership and organization skills including the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude and be able to work in and cope with a changing environment.
• Must demonstrate flexibility and team-building skills.

Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

Pediatric Transport Nurse responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and direct care for neonatal and/or pediatric patients during inter and intra-facility transport.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide nursing care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served.
• Attend trainings required by the pediatric transport role and department assigned.
• Maintain competencies required by policies, regulations and/or accreditations related to the pediatric transport role and department assigned.
• Maintain competencies and perform advanced skills as required by the transport role and as assigned.
• Participate in the education of regional referral staff, patients, parents, and Bronson Methodist Hospital and Bronson Children’s Hospital staff.

Registered Nurse Standards of Practice:

• The registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patients’ health or the situation.
  • Assesses the patient’s physical and developmental needs.
  • Analyzes assessment data to identify appropriate patient needs.
  • Documents nursing history and age appropriate physical/emotional needs/strengths for assigned patients.
  • Reviews vital signs to assess condition of patient and detect deviations from normal.
  • The registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine patient problems or issues.
  • Uses the assessment data to identify patient problems.
  • Confirms problems with patient and family when appropriate.
  • Documents the expected outcomes and plan of care related to the problems through use of the clinical pathway and outcome teaching record.
• The registered nurse identified expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient.
  • Utilizes the patient/family input when defining outcomes. Incorporates the patient values, ethical and cultural considerations.
  • Coordinates discharge planning for outcomes not achieved utilizing the continuum of care available.
• The registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
  • Incorporates clinical pathways into the plan when appropriate.
  • Develops individualized interventions with patient input when appropriate.
  • Considers data from other members of the healthcare team when developing the plan of care.
• The registered nurse implements the identified plan.
  • Implements appropriate interventions.
  • Administers prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques and polices.
  • Utilizes evidence-based interventions specific to the patients plan.
  • Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of the patient.
  • Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient and coordinates the implementation of the plan.
  • Manages the care plan for patients by organizing and delegation patient care interventions to be implemented. Evaluates the effectiveness of care given by self and others.
• The registered nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of the expected outcomes.
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of the planned interventions and the patient response toward achievement of the expected outcomes.
  • Documents the patient response toward the expected outcomes.

Standards of Professional Performance:

• The registered nurse systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
  • Participates in quality improvement activities.
  • Uses the results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice.
• The registered nurse attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
  • Participates in ongoing educational activities related to appropriate knowledge and professional issues.
  • Maintains professional records that provide evidence of competency and continued ongoing educational activities.
• The registered nurse evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statues, rules and regulations.
  • Provides age-appropriate care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner.
  • Participates in self-evaluation, identifying areas of strengths as well as areas benefiting from professional development.
  • Participates in systematic peer review as appropriate.
• The registered nurse interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
  • Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues.
  • Maintains compassionate and caring relationships with peers and colleagues.
  • Contributes to a supportive and healthy work environment.
• The registered nurse collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
  • Partners with the multiple health disciplines to effect change and generate positive outcomes for the patient and family, based on the plan of care.
• The registered nurse integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.
  • Delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality and rights.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to connecting with self and others through relationship centered care giving.
  • Serves as a patient advocate.
• The registered nurse integrates research finding into practice.
  • Uses research to improve the health of patients and the practice environment.
  • Participates in the various levels of research based on their level of education. Such activities may include: identifying clinical problems, participating in data collection, participating in the research committee, sharing research activities/finding with others, conducting research, analyzing data and trends of nursing practice to develop changes in nursing practice and utilizes evidence based practice in the development of policies, procedures and standards of practice in patient care.
• The registered nurse considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.
  • Assigns or delegates tasks based on the needs and condition of the patient, potential for harm, complexity of the nursing activity, required problem solving and innovation, predictability of outcome, extent of patient interaction.
  • Assists the patient and family in becoming informed consumers about the options, costs, risks and benefits of treatments and care.
• The registered nurse provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
  • Participated in nursing councils, hospital and unit-based committees as appropriate.
  • Attends at least 50% of unit staff meetings.
  • Works to create and maintain professional, healthy work environment when representing Bronson in all settings (local, regional or nationally).

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Working under provider’s direction, provides all general nursing staff functions for the practice. Obtains and records: vital signs, provides initial patient assessment, obtains concise patient history, and provides clinical information and support to providers. Processes and posts information to patient's charts. Provides patient and family with education regarding medications, diagnostics, treatment and care, and patient referrals. Additional responsibilities include assisting in other areas as needed and phone triage of patients. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Associates Degree, Diploma, or Bachelor of Science from an Accredited Nursing Program prior to employment. BSN preferred Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in healthcare

Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with the State of Michigan;  BLS competency required

• Must possess excellent interpersonal and effective problem solving and prioritization skills and the ability to process information in a confidential manner • Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, providers and other staff; ability to maintain patient confidentiality; ability to work independently and think as well as function as an integral team member with other healthcare professionals • Must also possess excellent computer skills and have ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from various computer systems and equipment Work which is constantly and exceptionally tiring mentally and/or visually. Conditions exist more than 90% of the work time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects. • Prepares daily patient charts for the office. Collects the patient's medical history and physical data. • Maintain documentation standards and review chart prior to appointment to assure requests and documents are in place. • Triage calls from patients to determine urgency, necessity of appointment, or whether phone advice is sufficient. • Under the direction of the provider, provides patient and family with appropriate education and reinforcement teaching regarding their care. • Assists provider with minor and emergency procedures and examinations. Follows instructions of physicians and provides reassurance for patients during examination. Performs specific procedures and testing independently. • Schedules tests, diagnostics, and procedures for patients. Prepares patients for the exams and procedures by providing appropriate instructions. • Reviews new referrals into practice. Assures appropriate diagnostic tests are performed prior to appointment and has documents in place to allow for comprehensive visit. • Documents results from ordered tests/procedures. Notifies patients of results. • Set up and assist physician with procedures (lumbar punctures, wound care, etc.) • Takes verbal, telephone and written orders for medications from physicians. Knowledgeably dispenses ordered medications (may be oral, I.M., or s/q) and properly records all data. • Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Records test and assessment results in patient chart. • Participates in performance improvement monitoring. Collects and collates data for monitoring quality of care and works to ensure all delivered care meets appropriate standards. • Assists in completion of misc. forms (Disability, Workers Compensation, State of Michigan) as required. • Performs and documents laboratory testing at physician direction. • Assures proper communication back to referring physicians regarding care and treatment of patients. • Coordinates admissions and referrals. • Stocks supplies and maintains examination rooms. • Attends staff, educational, and other meetings as required. • Familiar with various insurance and referral policies. • Participates in the coordination of resources for inpatients through collaboration with ancillary departments. • Performs other related duties as assigned including the education of student nurses.

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Under the supervision of a Registered Staff Nurse, and in accordance with defined policies and procedures for the unit, the Emergency Department technician (EDT) provides technical patient care to a pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient population as assigned by the Registered Nurse. Assisting the RN in gathering patient data. Monitor non-invasive cardiac activity on patients by means of continuous display of the patient's cardiac rhythm. Initiation and discontinuation of telemetry monitoring, 12 Lead EKGs continuous pulse ox monitoring. Additional training specific to trauma patients and trauma call downs. Perform phlebotomy on both adults and children. Perform point of care testing such as urine pregnancy testing or blood glucose testing. Assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs). Patient transportation to inpatient units, all diagnostic areas within the hospital. Responds to all Air Care flights as transporter assist to deliver patients to end destination. Performs decontamination procedures for contaminated patients. Assists with orthopedic injuries, applying plaster splints etc. Department maintenance activities (stocking patient rooms, moving equipment, ordering and procuring supplies, etc.). Basic customer services (directions, visitor control, and other functions as needed). Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Previous experience and CNA license preferred

• Must obtain BLS Certification by the end of the orientation period. Maintain BLS certification. Certifies in Basic EKG with 80% score or greater so may flex in Monitor Tech role as required by unit population.

  Basic medical terminology knowledge preferred

  Skill and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication and basic mathematics.

• Successful completion of an accredited EMT program or RMA/CMA certification will be considered in lieu of qualifications above.
• BLS certification required by the end of the core orientation period.
• Maintains BLS certification.
• Successful completion of the organization, unit and job specific competencies within a reasonable
• 1 year EMS or hospital-based experience preferred, Military corpsmen, nursing students with good records and those with a minimum of 1 year experience in a substantially similar position orientation period.
• Successful completion of the 12 Lead EKG Course is required within 6 months from hire date.

A PCA/tech may be asked to assist in a patient safety assistant role while maintaining PCA/tech duties for that assigned patient.

• Able to read and interpret data from equipment and computers

• Ability to gather data and set appropriate plan of action, in coordination with RN, and within the scope of the EDT role

• Ability to rotate to other areas within cluster group

• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and through writing with patients, visitors and all members of the healthcare team.

• Must be able to comfortably accept delegation and negotiate task priorities.

Work which is constantly and exceptionally tiring mentally and/or visually.  Conditions exist more than 90% of the work time.  Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.

• Monitors cardiac rhythms, sets alarm parameters as directed by nurse or physician, performs arrhythmia analysis.

• Documents cardiac rhythm strips, rhythm changes and communicates with nurses (e.g. parameter changes).

• Communicates with nursing staff regarding changings in patient telemetry status.

• Initiates, discontinues, and completes troubleshooting of telemetry patients.

• Performs 12 lead EKGs in 5 min or less of patient arrival for Chest pain protocol patients.

• Monitors battery life on equipment and informs staff if batteries need changing.

• Monitors equipment return from transporting patients to in patient area assuring telemetry boxes are returned to supply drawer.

• Performs phlebotomy accurately on pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.

• Transports patients to other areas of hospital and diagnostic areas – may also transport monitored patients if other criteria are met for technician transfer (see ED policy re: nurse required transfer).

• Responds to Air Care helicopter pad for all arrivals to ensure safe transport of patient to unit.

• Performs decontamination procedures for contaminated patients arriving to the Emergency Department.

• Responsible for disaster training specific to patient surge and decontamination procedures.

• Assists with back boarding, splinting, dressing, crutches, and other orthopedic procedures.

• Performs point of care testing (urine pregnancy testing, blood glucose).

• Documents all activities in EPIC.

• Attends ED technician skill fair once per year for mandatory sign off of procedures and equipment usage.

• Sets up room for eye exam, pelvic exams, lacerations, spinal taps, nose bleeds, etc.

• Notifies Registered Nurse of any abnormal findings specific to vital signs or procedural set ups.

• Provides information, direction, and assistance as appropriate to persons entering the unit.

• Communicates with the RN regarding patient status, interventions completed, data collected and pertinent input to facilitate care planning.

• Answers signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine patients' needs.

• Ensures that all patients are set up, undressed, and prepped for ED physician to examine.

• Ensures that stocking of all critical supplies and equipment is done at the beginning and during shift.

• Performs bedside report hand off to on coming Emergency Department Technician.

• Ensures report is received from registered nurse team member every shift.

• Accompanies patients for diagnostic tests and discharge and/or assists patients to walk.

• Turns and repositions bedfast patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores.

• Changes bed linens, runs errands, directs visitors, and answers telephone.

• Takes and records demographic information, height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food/fluid intake/output, and calorie counts, as directed.

• Monitors patient status and documents specific vital sign information.

• Utilizes computer systems to acquire needed supplies and to enter patient data, as defined by role.

• Provides skilled technical care according to unit-specific and generic structure standards, protocols and procedures, prescribed medical interventions, and nursing guidelines.

• Maintains a clean and orderly environment, ensuring patient safety and comfort at all times.

• Accurately documents all care given.

• Assumes responsibility for own growth and development; attends 50% staff meetings.

BRONSON SOUTH HAVEN:

• Assists the RN in gathering patient data.
• Initiation and discontinuation of telemetry monitoring, 12 Lead EKGs continuous pulse ox monitoring.
• Perform phlebotomy on both adults and children.
• Start IVs on both adults and children (consult with RN prior to child IV start).
• Perform point of care testing such as blood glucose testing.
• Assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Patient transportation to inpatient units, all diagnostic areas within the hospital.
• Performs decontamination procedures for contaminated patients.
• Assists with orthopedic injuries, applying plaster splints, etc.
• Department maintenance activities (stocking patient rooms, moving equipment, ordering and procuring supplies, etc.)
• Basic customer services (directions, visitor control, and other functions as needed).
• Effective July 1, 2017 all new hire ED Techs must be certified by the State of Michigan and maintain a current CNA certification, or an active nursing student that has completed the first year of a nursing program. The nursing student must stay actively enrolled.
• Preferred completion of an accredited EMT program or RMA/CMA certification will be considered in lieu of qualifications above.
• 6-12 months previous experience required.
• One year EMS or hospital based experience preferred. Military corpsmen, nursing students with good records and those with a minimum of 1 year experience in a substantially similar position will be considered individually in lieu of EMT requirement.
• BLS certification required by end of core orientation period.
• Maintains BLS certification
• Successful completion of the organization, unit, and job specific competencies within a reasonable orientation period.
• Initiates, discontinues, and completes troubleshooting of telemetry patients.
• Performs 12 lead EKGs in 5 min or less of patient arrival for chest pain protocol patients.
• Monitors battery life on equipment and informs staff if batteries need changing.
• Monitors equipment return from transporting patients to in patient area assuring telemetry boxes are returned to supply drawer.
• Performs phlebotomy accurately on pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
• Transports patients to other areas of hospital and diagnostic area.
• Responds to Air Care helicopter pad for all transfers to ensure safe transport of patient.
• Performs decontamination procedures for contaminated patients arriving to the ED.
• Responsible for disaster training specific to patient surge and decontamination procedures.
• Assists with back boarding, splinting, dressing, crutches, and other ortho procedures.
• Performs point of care testing.
• Documents all activities in EPIC.
• Attends ED Tech skill fair once per year for mandatory sign off of procedures and equipment usage.
• Sets up room for eye exam, pelvic exams, lacerations, spinal taps, nose bleeds, etc.
• Notifies RN of any abnormal findings specific to vital signs or procedural set ups.
• Provides information, direction, and assistance as appropriate to persons entering the unit.
• Communicates with RN regarding patient status, interventions completed, data collected and pertinent input to facilitate care planning.
• Answers signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine patient needs.
• Ensures that all patients are set up, undressed, and prepped for ED physician to examine.
• Ensures that stocking of all critical supplies and equipment is done at the beginning and during shift.
• Performs bedside report hand off to oncoming ED Tech
• Ensures report is received from RN team member every shift.
• Accompanies patients for diagnostic tests and discharge and/or assists patients to walk.
• Turns and repositions bedfast patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores.
• Changes bed linens, runs errands, directs visitors, and answers telephone.
• Takes and records demographic information, height, weight, temp, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food/fluid intake/output, and calorie counts as directed.
• Monitors patient status and documents specific vital sign information.
• Utilizes computer systems to acquire needed supplies and to enter patient data, as defined by role.
• Provides skilled technical care according to unit specific and generic structure standards, protocols and procedures, prescribed medical interventions, and nursing guidelines.
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment, ensuring patient safety and comfort at all times.
• Accurately documents all care given.
• Assumes responsibility for own growth and development; attends 50% of staff meetings.

For Bronson Lakeview Hospital and Bronson South Haven Hospital:

The ED Tech is responsible for completing the Word day CBL –“Swing beds”. This is an annual CBL that describes the difference in a swing bed patient versus an in-patient or observation patient. The ED Tech will understand the documentation differences and the specific care required for each individual swing bed patient.

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The Practice Support Assistant performs various duties including answering phones, greeting patients, scheduling, patient check-in, preparing and retrieving files, and directing telephone calls. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 3-6 months of related experience required.
• Previous experience working with medical insurance highly preferred.

• Must have keyboarding and computer skills, the ability to file accurately, possess professional communication and excellent customer service skills and be able to perform other light clerical duties as assigned
• Previous computer experience including hospital-based programs (i.e., Medic/Misys/Tiger or other practice management system) preferred
• Proficient in ability to organize, alphabetize, and file and prioritize multiple tasks
• Must have excellent math skills and be able to use basic office equipment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical information
• Must have excellent verbal and communication skills
• Ability to maintain positive customer service
• Ability to establish effective working relations with office staff and employees in a team environment
• Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality Work which produces very high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g. CRT work between 70 and 90 percent of the time, and work involving extremely close tolerances and considerable hand/eye coordination for sustained periods of time. The job produces some physical demands. Typical of jobs that include regular walking, standing, stooping, bending, sitting, and some lifting of light weight objects
• Registers patients/customers and confirms patient/guarantor demographic and insurance information.
• Completes all required fields in practice management system
• Determines patient co-payments (utilizing electronic insurance verification system) and collects payments on amounts due (current and past).
• Enter charges/payments into MISYS/Tiger system (or other practice management system).
• Prepares encounter form(s) for charge entry for services rendered using the correct ICD-9 and CPT codes as they relate to Codescan.
• Schedules and coordinates patient appointments, tests, and referrals according to office/provider preferences and the needs of patients.
• Answers telephones, takes messages, routes callers, and provides/relays information in a manner consistent with service standards.
• Maintains patient medical records according to current required standards.
• Obtains patient authorization for transfer of any/all private health information.
• Maintains patient confidentiality of data and information.
• Performs basic office duties such as sorting/distributing mail, copying, filing, faxing, ordering supplies, and completing forms, as needed.
• Performs basic composition of letters and reports. Formats, types and proofreads standard correspondence, reports, and other documents.
• Maintains a clean unit environment/work area and communicates any equipment malfunction/problem to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains accountability for special projects as assigned.
• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships within the organization.
• Engages in continuous study to maintain the competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Completes required training and education, including department specific requirements.
• Ensures that required documentation for activities within areas of responsibility is performed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensures that patients, their families, visitors, customers, and employees are treated with kindness and respect.  Demonstrates teamwork and integrity in all work related activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of hospital safety and infection control policies and procedures, maintaining a safe and clean environment.
• Maintain provider schedules, including meetings, appointments, cancellations, re-schedules, add-on appointments, etc.
• Print Physician daily schedules.
• Run reports from MISYS/Tiger system (e.g., charge summary, missing ticket, etc.).
• Prepare deposit, completing daily deposit verification form, and verifying accuracy of deposit.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the physician or practice manager/office supervisor.
• Maintains unsupervised access to the unit medication room(s) for stocking and/or retrieving supplies.

Practice Centralized Services: Additional duties may include; department focuses on demographic and insurance entry for all clinical patients, reviews accounts for missing and inaccurate information and communicates with office staff at each location to ensure accurate registration for patients who are new to Bronson, who have not been seen in over a year, have an account that raises a flag, has inactive insurance or is marked as an auto/workers comp

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Responsible for moving patients from admission through discharge without disruption to their care through the process of assessment, planning, implementation, coordination monitoring and evaluation of patient caseload. Ensures appropriate care is based on patient needs and the hospital's capabilities. Serves as an advanced clinical resource to patients, families, and staff in the delivery of care to all patients. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to provide a continuum of comprehensive cost-effective care. Monitors outcomes as a process of continuous improvement. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

• Beginning March 31, 2014 forward all new hires will possess BSN upon hire
• Master's degree preferred
• 3 years of experience in an acute care hospital setting required
• Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with the State of Michigan

• BLS certification required by completion of core orientation

• Case Management Certification preferred
• Ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, keyboard skills, presentation programs, and other software relevant to the job.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a stressful environment
• Communicates effectively and efficiently with all levels of healthcare providers both verbally and written
• Ability to communicate in a manner that patients and family find understandable, collaborative and supportive
• Demonstrates diverse critical global thinking, decision making and problem solving abilities
• Effectively communicates, negotiates, influences, uses sound judgment and follows up on situations/issues in a timely, appropriate manner
• Demonstrates ability to assess, prioritize, plan, organize, monitor and evaluate patient needs and skill level
• Ability to correctly prioritize multiple demands in a stressful situation
• Anticipates patient’s needs and works to quickly resolve
• Works independently, self-motivated
• Utilizes effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time. The job produces some physical demands. Typical of jobs that include regular walking, standing, stooping, bending, sitting, and some lifting of light weight objects.
• Ensures early assessment and identification of patients at risk for post hospitalization care and services. Performs further assessment/interview with patient and/or family, relevant health records, and psychosocial aspects of care needs when indicated. Initiates development and facilitates ongoing review and revision of patient transition care plans with the care coordination team members.
• Manages and monitors patient progress and documents according to procedure
• Provides ongoing assessment and keeps in contact with patients as they are receiving their care. Rounds daily on all assigned patients
• Identifies readmissions, reasons for readmission, and interventions needed prevent further readmissions and communicates plan to multidisciplinary team.
• Works cooperatively with the health care team and takes responsibility for ensuring smooth, efficient transition of care between services.
• Drives multidisciplinary team rounds.
• Documents clear and specific transitional planning reflective of meeting the patient’s level of care need and choices. 
• Enacts transitional plan that effectively moves the patient along the care continuum. Effectively works with the community to identify and allocate post discharge needs. Evaluates patient need for hospital and extended care resources (Medical Social Work, Pastoral Care, rehabilitation care, long term care, home health care, and community resources) and when appropriate, makes referrals
• Acts as a liaison between patients, physicians, ancillary and community services throughout the entire patient experience from diagnosis to post-discharge to ensure effective healthcare management and delivery of transitional services.
• Develops, implements, coordinates and communicates the plan of care encompassing acute phase through transition out of acute care.
• Builds and maintains strong collegial relationships with physicians, nursing team and leaders to provide quality of care.
• Coordinates care using Pathways or Plan of Care and takes responsibility in the ongoing development and revision of Pathways and Plan of Care.
• Participates actively in assigned groups and committees.
• Ensures appropriate use of community and outpatient resources to adequately support care needs after discharge
• Manages and coordinates appropriate discharge plans to ensure LOS appropriate for care needs this includes ensuring and facilitating the achievement of quality, clinical and financial outcomes, negotiating, procuring, and coordinating services and resources needed by the patient/family, and intervening at key points for individual patients.
• Evaluates outcomes related to the Case Management process including LOS, Readmission reports, patient satisfaction and financial variances related to case management participation in the patients care. Reports pertinent variances. Translates outcomes to principles of healthcare reimbursement
• Tracks and trends all outlier LOS data to reduce outlier LOS

BLH & BSH Specific:

House Manager duties include:

• Coordinating and overseeing hospital operations – provides clinical and administrative direction in absence of Unit Leaders.

• Resolving crises and conflicts. Provides analysis, assessment, and intervention for problems requiring immediate attention. Informs department managers and directors of problems and resolutions.

• Investigates problems and complaints from patients, visitors, physicians, and staff. Implements appropriate action and follow-up.

• Initial contact for atypical events. Conducts initial assessment of event. Initiates appropriate action, ensuring stabilization of patient. Ensures notification of risk management, CSI, and department manager/director.

• Assesses safety concerns and takes action as appropriate.

• Coordinates admissions/transfers/patient placement.

• Monitors hospital capacity and works with Staffing Office to ensure appropriate staff placement.

• Conducts regular rounds of all Hospital Departments/Units.

• Maintains utilization review

• Monitors infection control data

• Leads Safety Check-In meetings on weekends and holidays

• Answers calls for Employee Incident Hot Line after hours, on weekends, and holidays. Provides initial triage and directs employee to ER as appropriate. Documents all calls on the Employee injury & Illness Incident Report. Collaborates with ER physician to initiate prophylactic treatment of employees in the event of exposure to communicable diseases.

• Participates in After-Care duties when required

BBC Specific:
• Work with multidisciplinary team and providers to create standard care plan on patients. Review care plan and/or behavioral contract with patient as needed.
• Assess eligibility of uninsured and underinsured patients for federal, state and community programs to assist funding of medical care. Assist patient with processing paperwork and collaborate with Patient Financial Counselors as needed.
• Function as a liaison to community programs, participate in community meetings and maintain a network of appropriate contacts to identify potential resources for meeting patient’s needs

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Hospital Medical Social Worker:

Responsible for the delivery of social work services to all medical areas of the hospital to a variety of patient populations. Provides direct intervention with patients and families in such areas as mental health, suicide, domestic violence, sexual assault, child/adult abuse/neglect, death/grief, crisis intervention, advocacy, and substance abuse. In conjunction with assessment provides intervention for families and patients for discharge planning, etc. Educates and counsels patients/families on available community resources and facilities. Collaborates with other members of the patient care team including external agencies to assess each situation to determine the best course of action. Coordinates and manages systems and activities toward the end that referred patients are discharged in a timely manner to psychiatric facilities, substance abuse treatment, etc. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Practice Medical Social Worker:

Responsible for the delivery of care management and behavioral health social work services in the ambulatory medical practice setting to a variety of patients including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Coordinates care to ensure patient/family access to an array of community services.  Administers behavioral health screenings and conducts and arranges for more detailed assessments when indicated.  Delivers brief interventions to support necessary lifestyle and behavioral changes.  Responds to crisis situations in the ambulatory setting.  Identifies high-risk psychosocial needs of patients/families.  Collaborates with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure understanding of the impact the disease or illness has on the patient's mental and emotional health.  Offers a range of brief, focused prevention, treatment and recovery services for patients with mild to moderate risk factors.  Works effectively as part of the interdisciplinary health care teams.  Provides culturally competent clinical services which are relevant to patients/families.  Emphasis of duties may vary depending upon the area of assignment. 

Hospital Medical Social Worker:

Master’s Degree in Social Work and Licensed Master’s Social Work (LMSW) or Limited License Master’s Social Work (LLMSW) in good standing OR Master’s Degree in Psychology or Counseling Psychology and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Limited License Professional Counselor (LLPC) or License Psychologist (LP) or Limited License Psychologist (LLP)will be considered will be considered.

Fully licensed within two years of hire including state required supervision hours and licensing exam, required.

1-2 years professional level of work experience in healthcare or mental health, preferred.

Current driver's license in the state of Michigan and proof of insurance required for BAH.

• Ability to move about the hospital to meet with patients and/or families in the patient care units

• Basic Word Processing Skills

• Demonstrates excellent human relation skills including verbal and written communication, problem solving, advocacy, assertiveness and empathy skills

• Has a customer service orientation

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, as a demonstration of the function of effective process and relationships with the patient and members of the interdisciplinary team

• Demonstrates effective interviewing, problem-solving and critical thinking in providing services to patients

• Regularly utilizes effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills as needed.

Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time.  Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

Depending on department of assignment

• Assesses the nature of the crisis and the immediate social/emotional needs and strengths of the patient and family in order to provide appropriate intervention.

• Performs appropriate screenings based on patient population and need.

• Identifies problems surrounding the crisis situation and may act as patient advocate to ameliorate such problems.

• Collaborates with other members of the patient care team to understand each situation from different perspectives and recommends or provides immediate treatment and solution focused interventions.

• Works effectively as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, collaborating and communicating regularly with the team and other members on cases and as issues arise.

• Identifies the need for, develops plan of care and makes referrals to community agencies and other healthcare specialist and plans to ensure the appropriate follow-up treatment and support is available and provided for after leaving the department.

• Thoroughly documents each case and enters appropriate information into the patient’s medical record.

• Participates in the development of departmental policies, procedures and protocols.

• Identifies and provides for learning needs of patients, families, and healthcare co-workers.

• Assumes responsibility for professional development.

• Develops and supports a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department.

• Mentors and supervises students.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Practice Medical Social Worker:

• Masters of Social Work degree with one-year recent medical or mental health experience.
• Limited License Social Work may be considered with the following requirements: minimum one-year medical or mental health experience. Required to be fully licensed within two years of hire including state required supervision hours and licensing exam.
• Masters Degree Limited License Professional Counselor(LLPC) or Masters Degree Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Required.
• Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time.
  Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.
• Regularly communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, as a demonstration of the function of effective process and relationships with the patient/family and members of the interdisciplinary team. Communicates with internal customers such as, physicians, multi-disciplinary team, finance, and management. Demonstrates effective interviewing, problem-solving and critical thinking in providing services to patients. Communicates effectively with external customers such as patients, third party payers, community agencies on a daily basis and often simultaneously. Regularly utilizes effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills as needed.
• Assesses the nature of the crisis and the immediate social/emotional needs and strengths of the patient and family in order to provide appropriate intervention.
• Performs appropriate screenings based on patient population and need.
• Identifies problems surrounding the crisis situation and may act as patient advocate to ameliorate such problems.
• Collaborates with other members of the patient care team to understand each situation from different perspectives and recommends or provides immediate treatment and solution focused interventions.
• Works effectively as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, collaborating and communicating regularly with the team and other members on cases and as issues arise.
• Identifies the need for, develops plan of care and makes referrals to community agencies and other healthcare specialist and plans to ensure the appropriate follow-up treatment and support is available and provided for after leaving the department.
• Thoroughly documents each case and enters appropriate information into the patient's medical record.
• Participates in the development of departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
• Identifies and provides for learning needs of patients, families, and healthcare coworkers.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development.
• Develops and supports a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department.
• Mentors and supervises students.

For Bronson Lakeview Hospital and Bronson South Haven Hospital:

The Medical Social Worker is responsible for completing the Word day CBL –“Swing beds”. This is an annual CBL that describes the difference in a swing bed patient versus an in-patient or observation patient. The Medical Social Worker will understand the documentation differences and the specific care required for each individual swing bed patient.

Bronson Lakeview Neurobehavioral Health is required to have all their employees participate in recipient rights education.  This education is assumed by the Recipient Rights Offer.

• Provide or coordinate the protection of recipient rights for all directly operated or contracted services.

• Ensure that recipients, parents of minor recipients, and guardians or other legal representatives have access to The Rights Booklet of their rights guaranteed by the Michigan Mental Health Code and are notified of those rights in an understandable manner, both at the time services are initiated and periodically during the time services are provided to the recipient.

• Ensure that the telephone number and address of the Office of Recipient Rights and the name of Rights Advisor are conspicuously posted in all service sites.
• Maintain a record system for all reports of apparent or suspected rights violations received including a mechanism for logging in all complaints and a mechanism for secure storage of all investigative documents as evidence.
• Ensure that each service site is visited with the frequency necessary for protection of rights but in no case less than annually.
• Serve as consultant to Chief Executive Officer or his or her designee, Risk Management Department, and other directors and to the associates of BLH in matters related to recipient rights.
• Ensure that all reports of apparent or suspected violations of rights within Bronson LakeView Hospital are investigated in accordance with section 330.1778 of the Michigan Mental Health Code. The policy requires that the rights office must conduct investigations in a manner that does not violate employee rights. Those reports that do not warrant investigation are intervened upon and recorded in accordance with subdivision (d) of the Michigan Mental Health Code.
• Semiannually provide summary complaint data consistent with the annual report required by the Code, together with a summary of remedial action taken on substantiated complaints by category, to the State of Michigan and to the Recipient Rights Advisory Committee.
• The Recipient Rights Officer and Advisors will have the education, training, and experience to fulfill the responsibilities of the Office of Recipient Rights. The Recipient Rights Officer and Advisors will receive training in recipient rights protection.
• Coordinate meetings and activities of the Recipient Rights Advisory Committee and be the holder of the record of this committee.
• Serve as advocate to all recipients and their families. Provide recipients assistance to make contact with other advocacy groups, as needed.
• Collaborate with Community Mental Health when appropriate.

• Staff of the Office of Recipient Rights to receive annual training in patient rights protection.  [MHC 755 (2)(e)]

• All rights officers, advisors and alternates attend MDHHS-ORR ORR Basic Skills Training Programs within 3 months of hire.  [LPH/CMHSP Contract]

• Rights officers, advisors and alternates will attain 36 hours of continuing education every 3 years, with 12 credits in "operations" or "legal". The policy requires that rights staff acquire at least 3 continuing education credits each calendar year (CMHSP/LPH Contract)

The Recipient Rights Officer shall submit to the governing board of BHG and to the State of Michigan Office of Recipient Rights an annual report prepared by the Office of Recipient Rights on the current status of recipient rights at Bronson LakeView Hospital and a review of the operations of the Office of Recipient Rights. The report shall be submitted no later than December 30, of each year for the preceding fiscal year or period specified in contract. The annual report shall include, at a minimum, all of the following:

• Summary data by category regarding the rights of recipients receiving services from Bronson LakeView Neurobehavioral Health, including complaints received, the number of reports filed, and the number of reports investigated by the Office of Recipient Rights.
• The number of substantiated rights violations by category.
• The remedial actions taken on substantiated rights violations by category.
• Training received by associates of the Office of Recipient Rights.
• Training provided by the Office of Recipient Rights.
• Desired outcomes established for the Office of Recipient Rights and progress toward these outcomes.
• Recommendations to the BHG governing board.

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Under the supervision of a Clinical Manager, Charge Nurse, or Registered Nurse, performs a variety of clerical and basic patient care duties. Must be proficient with the software (i.e. Cerner, OMNI, Rad-Net, Pharm-Net, Quest) and demonstrate a thorough understanding of department charges/charge order set(s), department CDM, and charge capture processes (including reconciliation and error correction). Assists nursing staff in maintaining efficient and effective operations, and performs other related duties as assigned. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

Previous experience and CNA license preferred

Must obtain BLS Certification by the end of the orientation period. Maintain BLS certification. Certifies in Basic EKG with 80% score or greater so may flex in Monitor Tech role as required by unit population.

Basic medical terminology knowledge preferred

Skill and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication and basic mathematics.

• Communication

• Customer relations skills

• Computer skills

• Basic math skills

• Ability to cope with a high level of stress

• Ability to make fast decisions under pressure

• Ability to concentrate

• High degree of flexibility

• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a stressful situation

• Ability to assist with problem resolution

• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of patience

• Ability to adapt to shiftwork

• Ability to cope with confrontation

• Ability to cope with the anger/fear/hostility of others in a calm manner

Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue (eg. Interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time) which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines.  Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time.  Job definitely requires above average strength and/or stamina to regularly lift weights up to 100 pounds and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment and other objects.  Work may be performed in positions requiring considerable expenditure of effort in reaching, climbing, maintaining balance, or manipulating heavy objects.

• Provides or assists with personal hygiene for patients.  Gives baths, shampoos, oral hygiene, back and skin care, toileting, and shaves male patients.

• Takes and records vital signs and other data (weight, etc.)  Reports abnormal data, patient problems or complaints, and changes in patient status to nurse.

• Maintains a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.  Passes clean linens, changes beds, and maintain patient rooms and unit in an orderly fashion.

• Answers call lights and prioritizes patient requests.

• Assists patients with meals.  Positions patients and trays and feeds patients who are unable to feed themselves. Removes trays and documents intake appropriately.

• Performs and documents simple treatments as directed by RN such as enemas, sitz baths, oral suctioning, simple dressing changes, and Glucose Monitor.

• Assists patients with movement and ambulating.  Turns and positions patients who are confined to bed and helps patients into wheelchairs, onto carts, or with walking and documents appropriately.

• Provides comfort to patients and their families.  Works to allay fears and ensure comfort and privacy.

• Collects and delivers specimens, equipment, meal trays, supplies, pharmacy items, and so forth.

• Assists other patient care personnel in giving patient care.  Assists with admission and discharge of patients.  Gives post mortem care.

• May perform other duties such as answering the phone, taking messages, checking and ordering supplies, filing, and so forth.

• Enters computer orders as assigned by the Charge Nurse.

• Cleans and cares for equipment in patient care areas.

• Orients new employees to the role of acute care assistant.

• Is responsible for reconciling daily charges at the patient level detail, monitoring gross charges daily, and identifying and investigating variances.

• Verifies system interface daily (as applicable) and, upon request, will obtain, review and correct error report.

• Processes and maintains EMR & patient charts.  Assembles chart materials for newly admitted patients.   Processes chart materials at discharge time.  Processes discharges and transfers on the computer system.  Forwards discharge charts to Medical Records as needed. 

• Processes paperwork such as transfers, admissions, and discharges.  Maintains ADT sheet and assignment board.

• Communicates with and assists physicians/physician offices in obtaining test results and/or information, arranging consultation calls when requested, or setting up patient appointments following discharge.

• Regularly contacts other hospital departments such as Radiology, Environmental Services, Surgery, Dietary, etc. To request and obtain supplies and services and schedule appointments.

• Completes other duties specific to the unit assigned such as maintaining floor census records, copying files/charts, assisting during emergencies/codes, assembling chart packs, or other duties as assigned.

• Participates in nursing and hospital-wide committees, quality assessment and improvement activities, unit staff meetings, educational endeavors, and implementation of new policies and procedures, forms, and other planned changes to improve patient care.

• Follows downtime processes.

• Maintains unsupervised access to the unit medication room(s) for stocking and/or retrieving supplies.

• Demonstrates commitment to providing outstanding customer service to all customers in a manner reflective of our mission, values and customer service standards.

• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Compliance Accountability Program, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.

• Maintains a safe workplace by keeping work area free of hazards and correcting and/or properly reporting any safety hazards.

• Uses correct body positioning, proper body mechanics to avoid injury, utilizes safe work practices (e.g. pushing vs. pulling, patient transfer/lifting devices, etc.) and uses personal protective equipment when necessary.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

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The Universal Services Assistant (USA) is under the supervision of the Department Manager. Duties may include (depending on department assigned) cleaning of entire hospital patient rooms, both occupied and unoccupied; stocking of the unit work areas; care and delivery of equipment; entering data into the computer, responding to patient call lights, transporting of appropriate patients, and assisting with some pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient care activities. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
1-3 months related experience and/or training preferred.

(BBC only) Michigan driver's license and insurability may be required

* Ability to successfully complete the organizations' competency requirements for math, English, writing, spelling and reading comprehension.
* BLS certification preferred
• Ability to perform basic math skills
• Ability to perform reading, writing, spelling, English, and communication skills at the 9th grade level
• Able to input and read data utilizing department computers
• Ability to perform duties within cluster units, as assigned
• Must be able to communicate factual information effectively both orally and through writing with and all members of the healthcare team.
• Must be able to comfortably accept delegation and negotiate task priorities.

Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time.
Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.
Duties are dependent on assigned department:
• Cleaning all units of the hospital (For BBC & BLH ONLY - may do laundry)
• Dusts and cleans patients' rooms and restrooms. Maintains a clean and orderly environment for patients, staff, families and visitors
• Changes bed linens, runs errands, and directs visitors.
• Supports the functioning of the unit by restocking work areas, including retrieving and delivering supplies and equipment.
• Records food and fluid intake and output, as directed.
• Answers pages to assist nursing staff
• Answers signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine patients' needs. Communicates information and requests as appropriate to the registered nurse and/or patient care assistant.
• Care and maintenance of tile and carpeted floors.
• Monthly cleaning, which may include high dusting, baseboards, spot cleaning of walls.
• May serve and collect food trays and feeds patients requiring help.
• Transports patients and may assist patients to walk as directed by the registered nurse.
• May assist in turning and repositioning bedfast patients, to prevent bedsores.
• Compiles chart packets in accordance with established procedures.
• Coordinates cleaning activities with the registered nurse and patient care assistant.
• Assumes responsibility for own growth and development; attends regular staff meetings and stays current with pertinent information by regularly reading unit/department message books.
• May serve and collect food trays and feeds patients requiring help.
• Supports the functioning of the unit by restocking work areas, including retrieving and delivering supplies and equipment.
• Utilizes department computerized systems to input appropriate data
• Answer unit phone utilizing Bronson telephone standards
• Assist greeter and unit clerk as needed

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Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and in accordance with defined policies and procedures for the unit, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides technical patient care to a defined patient population, as assigned by the Registered Nurse. Duties may include the performance of basic technical skills not requiring licensure, such as, but not limited to: gathering patient data, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), transporting patients, supporting department maintenance activities (stocking patient rooms, moving equipment, ordering and procuring supplies, etc.), providing basic customer services (directions, visitor control, and other functions), as needed. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Orientation Requirement

Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN team members must be able to commit to full-time orientation hours during the first 6–8 weeks of employment.

Orientation consists of three 12-hour day shifts (7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.) each week.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

Previous experience and CNA license preferred

Obtain BLS Certification by the end of the orientation period. Maintain BLS certification.

PCA/tech may be asked to assist in a patient safety assistant role while maintaining PCA/tech duties for that assigned patient.

Basic medical terminology knowledge preferred

Skill and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication and basic mathematics.

Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines.  Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time.  Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

• Provides information, direction, and assistance as appropriate

• Maintains patient/employee safety by following controlled access policies

• Communicates in a timely manner with the RN regarding patient status, interventions completed, data collected and pertinent input to facilitate care planning

• Answers call lights, phones, or intercom system to determine patients' needs

• Serves and collects food trays and feeds patients requiring help

• Provides appropriate assistance to the patient during his/her activities of daily living

• Prepares patients for surgery and/or procedures properly

• Reviews plan of care at beginning of shift with RN and PRN for every assigned patient

• Accompanies patients for diagnostic tests, at discharge and/or assists patients to ambulate

• Turns and repositions patients using safe patient handling techniques

• Obtains vital patient information as directed (i.e., temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food/fluid intake/output, and calorie counts)

• Documents findings in EMR in a timely, accurate and concise manner

• Participates in the Patient Admission Process through timely and accurate performance of assigned duties

• Provides skilled technical care according to unit-specific and generic structure standards, protocols and procedures, prescribed medical interventions, and nursing guidelines as delegated by the RN

• Maintains a clean and orderly environment, ensuring patient safety and comfort at all times

• Assumes responsibility for own growth and development; attends staff meetings

• Manages incoming tubes from tube station and deliver meds or other items to the RN or medication room

• Meets Bronson’s Standards of Excellence

• Supports the goals of the unit and participates in department performance improvement

• Follows organizational guidelines for effective hand hygiene consistently

• Restocks supplies as appropriate and stores equipment in defined locations

• Maintains unsupervised access to the unit medication room(s) for stocking and/or retrieving supplies

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The Surgical Technologist Assistant works cooperatively with the RN Circulator, the Surgeon, the Scrub Technicians or Scrub Nurses, and other medical personnel to provide efficient, safe, and comfortable care for the patient. The Surgical Technologist Assistant is directly responsible to the Surgeon, the RN Operating Room Circulator, and the OR Nurse Manager. The Surgical Technologist Assistant maintains technical skills and utilizes trained surgical assisting skills to assist the physician in the performance of surgery for patients from neonate through geriatric. The Surgical Technologist Assistant utilizes specialized knowledge to assess, plan, gather equipment, prepare, and maintain the surgical field, re-evaluating and anticipating the needs of the patient and the operative team as the operation progresses. Care is based on age specific current standards of practice. The Surgical Technologist Assistant must be sensitive to the patient's right to privacy and dignity at all times. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), specialized formal training from an accredited surgical technologist course, completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist First Assistant program, and experience or related training as a Surgical Technologist within the past 5 years required.
Surgical Technologist certification is required
BLS competency required by the completion of CORE orientation
Successful completion of Hospital, CORE, and Department specific orientation based upon unit and experience level is mandatory
On-the-job orientation from a qualified RN First Assistant or Surgical Technologist First Assistant
• Demonstrated competency in most surgical procedures
• Must have the ability to read and interpret data from equipment, EKG monitor and computer
• Must be able to control confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Must have the ability to provide positive customer service.
Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time.
Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.
• Fulfills the role as first assistant on surgical procedures. The surgical technologist assistant is always under the supervision and guidance of the surgeon, anesthesiologist, or Nurse Manager.
• Carries out intraoperative procedures including handling tissue, providing exposure using surgical instruments, suturing and controlling blood loss.
• Interprets procedure card, assesses case cart for supplies prior to the scheduled procedure time. Identifies missing equipment and/or supplies and makes arrangements to acquire those supplies.
• Applies knowledge of operative procedure and physician preferences by anticipating physicians' needs.
• Observant of overt changes in patient's condition that indicates a problem has emerged.
• Evaluates and updates case information, i.e., preference cards, broken or misplaced equipment, back-ordered supplies, and recommended changes in procedure.
• Remains aware of the proper use of equipment and instruments, and discourages improper use and handling by co-workers & physicians.
• Is observant of the changing needs of the operative field and the surgical team, anticipates potential needs, and takes appropriate actions.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development and certification requirements

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Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and in accordance with defined policies and procedures for the unit, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides technical patient care to a defined patient population, as assigned by the Registered Nurse. Duties may include the performance of basic technical skills not requiring licensure, such as, but not limited to: gathering patient data, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), transporting patients, supporting department maintenance activities (stocking patient rooms, moving equipment, ordering and procuring supplies, etc.), providing basic customer services (directions, visitor control, and other functions), as needed. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Orientation Requirement

Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN team members must be able to commit to full-time orientation hours during the first 6–8 weeks of employment.

Orientation consists of three 12-hour day shifts (7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.) each week

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

Previous experience and CNA license preferred

Obtain BLS Certification by the end of the orientation period. Maintain BLS certification.

For BCOM Only: Successful completion of Certified Nurse Aide Exam within 4 months of hire

A PCA/tech may be asked to assist in a patient safety assistant role while maintaining PCA/tech duties for that assigned patient.

Basic medical terminology knowledge preferred

Skill and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication and basic mathematics.

Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines.  Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time.  Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

• Provides information, direction, and assistance as appropriate

• Maintains patient/employee safety by following controlled access policies

• Communicates in a timely manner with the RN regarding patient status, interventions completed, data collected and pertinent input to facilitate care planning

• Answers call lights, phones, or intercom system to determine patients' needs

• Serves and collects food trays and feeds patients requiring help

• Provides appropriate assistance to the patient during his/her activities of daily living

• Prepares patients for surgery and/or procedures properly

• Reviews plan of care at beginning of shift with RN and PRN for every assigned patient

• Accompanies patients for diagnostic tests, at discharge and/or assists patients to ambulate

• Turns and repositions patients using safe patient handling techniques

• Obtains vital patient information as directed (i.e., temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food/fluid intake/output, and calorie counts)

• Documents findings in EMR in a timely, accurate and concise manner

• Participates in the Patient Admission Process through timely and accurate performance of assigned duties

• Provides skilled technical care according to unit-specific and generic structure standards, protocols and procedures, prescribed medical interventions, and nursing guidelines as delegated by the RN

• Maintains a clean and orderly environment, ensuring patient safety and comfort at all times

• Assumes responsibility for own growth and development; attends staff meetings

• Manages incoming tubes from tube station and deliver meds or other items to the RN or medication room

• Meets Bronson’s Standards of Excellence

• Supports the goals of the unit and participates in department performance improvement

• Follows organizational guidelines for effective hand hygiene consistently

• Restocks supplies as appropriate and stores equipment in defined locations

• Maintains unsupervised access to the unit medication room(s) for stocking and/or retrieving supplies

Qualifications specific to NICU

Trained in Unit Dose Feeds. Performs a variety of tasks that relate to preparing, portioning, labeling, and delivering patient feedings per feeding order. PCA's must adhere to all food safety/sanitation regulations and standards established by the hospital

For Bronson Lakeview Hospital and Bronson South Haven Hospital:

The PCA is responsible for completing the Word day CBL –“Swing beds”. This is an annual CBL that describes the difference in a swing bed patient versus an in-patient or observation patient. The PCA will understand the documentation differences and the specific care required for each individual swing bed patient.

Bronson South Haven Hospital and Bronson Lakeview Hospital employees who are approved to work in a Swing Bed Facility only: Employees may be expected to cover shifts at Bronson Lakeview Hospital and/or Bronson South Haven Hospital depending on patient acuity and staffing needs.

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High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Successful completion of hospital core, department specific and orientation unit within a reasonable amount of time
• Skill and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication and basic mathematics
• Mechanically inclined and trained in basic troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment
used in surgery
• Able to read and interpret data from equipment and computers.
• Must be able to manage several job tasks simultaneously and be able to function effectively under stressful situations.
• Ability to control confidentiality of sensitive information necessary.
• Must have the ability to provide positive customer service.
Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time.
Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.
• Works as a team member with surgery management, clinical coordinators, and materials management departments in pricing new/replacement equipment for all age groups/specialty items.
• Sets up trials for new equipment, monitors, use, and summarizes evaluations.
• Researches comparable products with regards to effectiveness, safeness, use, price, etc. and submits recommendations.
• Troubleshoots problems with equipment, coordinates preventative maintenance and repair of equipment, and cleans specified equipment.
• Coordinates repair of equipment with clinical equipment maintenance, maintenance department, and/or company representative.
• Coordinates maintenance of anesthesia machines on routine schedule.
• Troubleshoots any malfunctioning equipment.
• Participates in negotiating preventative maintenance and repair service contracts.
• Teaches others preventative maintenance and troubleshooting techniques for equipment and resources staff with equipment related issues.
• Communicates equipment-related information to appropriate people and documents important information.
• Communicates with clinical equipment maintenance for safety checks on all new equipment.
• Establishes and organizes log for equipment control, preventative maintenance and cleaning schedule.
• Develops and provides positive work environment and the overall team effort.

(BMH Only)

Function as a Patient Safety Assistant for suicide precautions only, which includes,

• Safe patient handling required.
• Responsibilities include observation and reporting patient activities and behaviors and appropriate response intervention to assure patient safety. The Patient Safety Assistant will demonstrate appropriate communication skills with patient/patient family and other healthcare providers, and practice confidentiality and safety procedures as defined by agency. The Patient Safety Assistant provide services in accordance with policy and procedure manuals. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.
• Maintain appropriate knowledge level to assist in patient turns and assist in patient transfer to commode/bathroom.
• Uses correct body positioning, proper body mechanics to avoid injury, utilizes safe work practices (e.g. pushing vs. pulling, patient transfer/lifting devices, etc.) and uses personal protective equipment when necessary.
• 80% Observation and prevention of unsafe patient behavior/activity.
• 10% Communicating with the responsible RN about patient status and pertinent input to facilitate care planning.
• 5% Accompanies patients for diagnostic tests occasionally.
• 5% Mantains a clean and orderly environment.

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The Perioperative Nursing Project Coordinator (PNPC) provides dedicated project management, quality improvement, regulatory readiness, and professional practice support for Surgical Services. This role partners with perioperative leadership, frontline teams, physicians, anesthesia, infection prevention, quality, regulatory, and interdisciplinary stakeholders to coordinate, implement, monitor, and sustain initiatives that improve patient safety, operational performance, staff engagement, patient experience, and accreditation readiness.

The coordinator is responsible for supporting Surgical Services projects from planning through execution, including development of project timelines, data tracking, performance reporting, action planning, follow-up, and evaluation of outcomes. This role supports perioperative quality and safety initiatives, including surgical site infection reduction, first-case on-time starts, turnover improvement, OR utilization, block utilization, patient experience, regulatory readiness, Pathway to Excellence, Magnet-related evidence, shared governance, and evidence-based practice initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Michigan.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Minimum two years perioperative nursing experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred.
• Experience leading quality improvement, project management, evidence-based practice, regulatory readiness, or accreditation initiatives preferred.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management & Operational Improvement

• Coordinate perioperative projects from planning through implementation and evaluation.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, action plans, and communication with stakeholders.
• Support initiatives focused on OR utilization, block utilization, first-case on-time starts, turnover times, patient flow, and scheduling efficiency.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary teams to achieve operational and strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visual presentations to communicate project progress, metrics, and outcomes to leaders and stakeholders.
• Facilitate meetings, document action items, and ensure accountability for project deliverables.
• Prioritize and coordinate multiple concurrent projects and initiatives across Surgical Services.

2. Quality, Regulatory & Performance Excellence

• Monitor, analyze, and report perioperative quality, safety, patient experience, and operational metrics.
• Support regulatory readiness, accreditation activities, audit processes, and compliance with evidence-based standards.
• Lead or support performance improvement initiatives designed to improve patient outcomes, reduce variation, and optimize workflows.
• Perform root cause analysis and assist leaders in developing and monitoring corrective action plans.

3. Professional Practice & Magnet/Pathway Support

• Support shared governance, evidence-based practice, and professional development initiatives within Surgical Services.
• Coordinate Magnet/Pathway evidence collection, documentation, and professional practice deliverables.
• Facilitate staff involvement in quality improvement, Kaizen activities, presentations, publications, and recognition programs.
• Serve as a resource for promoting evidence-based, patient-centered perioperative practice.
• Mentor and support staff involved in evidence-based practice, quality improvement, poster presentations, and professional recognition activities
• Maintain clinical competency to support quality initiatives, staff education, workflow improvement efforts, and operating staffing needs as appropriate
• Provide direct clinical support and assist with staffing coverage as needed to ensure safe patient care, continuity of operations, and support of departmental needs.

Expected Outcomes

Success in this role will be demonstrated through:

• Improved operational performance and efficiency within Surgical Services (e.g., OR utilization, block utilization, first-case on-time starts, turnover times, and patient flow).
• Support of quality, patient safety, and regulatory readiness initiatives (e.g., SSI reduction efforts, audit findings, accreditation preparedness, and compliance with evidence-based practice standards).
• Successful execution and sustainment of departmental projects and strategic priorities.
• Advancement of professional practice through Magnet/Pathway activities, shared governance, evidence-based practice, and staff engagement initiatives.
• Meaningful use of data to identify opportunities, measure outcomes, and inform leadership decision-making.

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The Milk Bank Donor Intake Coordinator conducts screenings of potential milk bank donors via in-person and over the phone. They will interface with healthcare providers in order to complete the approval process for milk bank donors and with hospitals and outpatient clients to dispense donor milk. The Milk Bank Donor Coordinator will analyze appropriate data for approval of milk bank donors. Must be knowledgeable about the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) guidelines for processing and preparing donor human milk and will prepare reports for the HMBANA. Will work closely with the Milk Bank Systems Coordinator, Pasteurization Coordinator, Breastfeeding Center, and department leadership in planning, implementing, promoting, and evaluation of the donor intake program. Will function in dual roles assisting , shipping and receiving of coolers, and pasteurizing donor milk. Serves as a resource for Milk Bank Staff.

• Associate or Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Nursing, Social Work, Nutrition, dietetics, or other healthcare related field.
• 2 years clinical experience in area of degree preferred.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Computer skills
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from various computer systems and equipment.
• Effective verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.

• Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines.  Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer up to 80% of the time.  Involves considerable standing and/or walking, and regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e. 20 pounds or less).

• EDUCATION (includes inpatient, outpatient, and community)

• Attend and work at conferences educating and promoting the Mothers' Milk Bank

• Complete one on one session with donors

• Document all data given

• Provide feedback to donors, healthcare providers, and staff

• Attend staff meetings

• Record or certificate of attendance or completion of competencies, or continuing education to meet professional requirements to be maintained.

• Meets and greets mothers

• Telephone duties

• Keeping track of donor labs

• Letter and memo writing

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Under general supervision from the Respiratory manager and/or Director, and in accordance with the policies and guidelines established within the organization.  Routinely functions in patient care areas of the hospital. The respiratory therapist follows the provider prescription and/or established policies and procedures, initiates and administers respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary abnormalities and deficiencies. Serves as a resource of knowledge to providers, nurses and other hospital team members regarding advanced respiratory diagnosis and rehabilitation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (AS), Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Current Respiratory Therapist license in the State of Michigan license is required.

For anyone hired after 2004, Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials (RRT) is required within 1 year of hire.

Must attend courses through AHA: BLS, ACLS, PALS and AAP-NRP to become certified per site requirements. All sites require BLS certification within 3 months of hire. ACLS, PALS and NRP (site specific certifications are required within 1 year of date of hire

FOR BLH AND BSH ONLY:

Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (certificate, diploma, AS degree) and 5 years of experience.

Bachelors preferred.

Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., up to 50 pounds) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Occasionally required to stoop, crouch or kneel, and move quickly to gather equipment and medication to respond to emergency situations.  Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required. 

CUSTOMER SERVICE: Demonstrates adherence to the standards as provided in the Bronson “Commitment to Customer Service”, i.e., Commitment Statements, Quality Service Standards and the Interaction Process which includes the Service Recovery “AAA Action Plan”.  Data gathered via observations, customer surveys, and other written and verbal feedback from customers.

AGE SPECIFIC (Direct patient care jobs only.): The employee must be able to demonstrate the competencies necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of the population served.  Data gathered from observation and department record.

EXTENDED ROLES: This itemizes extended roles (if any) the employee performs, i.e., charge, preceptor, etc.  For each advanced role, a separate competency list is required.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH: Participates in a program of self-development and continuous education.  This is for all employee mandatory in-services, other in-services

, educational activities, and community service as re

NATURE AND SCOPE: This position interacts with providers, nursing, ancillary staff, respiratory therapy staff, patients and families.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Supports the mission, vision and values of the hospital.

Responsible for working in a safe and protective manner at all times keeping in mind that safety and environmental hazards are the responsibility of all employees for themselves, other staff members and patients.

Provides patient’s respiratory therapy and communicates findings to appropriate personnel.  Evaluates objective and subjective information in a logical and thorough manner. Discusses conclusions with providers and nurses to resolve patient problems promptly.

Routinely evaluates blood gases (both invasive and non-invasive) in a logical and thorough manner. Discusses conclusions and suggests therapy changes based on ABG results.

Communicates ventilator recommendations to providers and nursing based on patient evaluation and blood gases.

Checks that provider orders are complete and administers therapy accordingly.

Performs all respiratory therapies (age-specific) in accordance with provider orders, protocols, or guidelines.

• Explains therapy to the patient in understandable terms according to age/learning capabilities.
• Assesses the patient’s response to therapy and makes recommendations to the provider accordingly or according to protocol guidelines if appropriate.
• Administers, assesses and titrates oxygen therapy
• Assesses patient response and modifies therapy according to respiratory protocols.
• Notifies Manager, nursing personnel and providers of any adverse patient reactions.
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation and assists with “Code Blue”, as necessary.
• Arrives at “Code Blue” in a timely manner. Performs appropriate life support according to BLS, ACLS, NRP and PALS guidelines as per site specific responsibilities
• Assists provider or performs (If competency complete) with tracheal intubation.
• Routinely maintains artificial airways (endotracheal tube and tracheostomy tubes) in accordance with department policy (i.e. suctioning and securing endotracheal tubes).
• Maintains stability of artificial airways. Assure tube security and repositions endotracheal tubes according to policy.
• Is able to appropriately utilize infant and pediatric resuscitation equipment in emergency situations, including PEEP adaptions and pop-off valves.

Provides assistance with patient and family education along with other members of the healthcare team.

Performs basic pulmonary function testing, EKG’s, arterial blood gases, pulse oximetry, end tidal CO2 monitoring and transcutaneous oximetry in accordance with outlined departmental policies and procedures.

Assists with bedside bronchoscopies, intubations, and extubations in accordance with outlined departmental policies and procedures,

Performs naso-tracheal, endo-tracheal, tracheal suction and sample collections in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Must be able to assist with patient transport via walking, wheelchair, gurney, or crib for safe delivery of continuum of care. May be responsible for assisting with ambulance transports within one facility to another.

Standards of Professional Performance:

Accurately communicates patient diagnosis and therapy at change of shift reports.

Accurately charges patients for all therapies performed.

Takes an active role in the supervision and instruction of Respiratory Care students. Completes the required preceptor course. Works with students to develop their clinical skills.

Works in response to fluctuations in patient census and relative value units. Works overtime when necessary. Changes shift hours for department needs.

Maintains and cleans respiratory equipment for readiness and supply availability.

Orients and instructs others (new department personnel, nursing, students and respiratory personnel) in Respiratory Care procedures as required.

Attends in-services and on-line learning and is compliant with minimal working requirements and education without prompting from manager.

Participates in department and hospital-wide organizational process improvement activities.

Performs and assumes personal responsibility for related duties as required and/or assigned per site specific

Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital wide organizational performance improvement initiatives.

Required by the job; data gathered from sign in sheets and department records.

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