Black River Memorial Hospital is excited to announce an opportunity to join the Black River Memorial Hospital Primary Care and Behavioral Health Clinic team as the Clinic Medical Director.  This position is full-time, exempt, 80 hours per pay period with a generous benefits package. 

The Clinic Medical Director provides oversight and direction of the daily operations of the Black River Memorial Hospital Primary Care and Behavioral Health Clinic. In addition, it works directly with the Clinic Director to ensure the effective management of clinic processes and ancillary staff.  It directly supervises the Clinic Providers to assure safe and best practice operation of the care delivery processes and assist in identifying opportunities for enhanced efficiencies in the delivery of care, productivity, performance improvement and standardization of process.  It also works as a patient care provider evaluating and treating patients.

Essential Duties:

• Provide appropriate medical services (assess, treat, admit, transfer or discharge) to all patients who seek care in the Black River Memorial Hospital Primary Care and Behavioral Health Clinic. Perform the duties of a primary care physician in an outpatient medical clinic.
  • Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury;
  • Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition;
  • Follows all existing referral patterns with respect to the referral of patients for specialist care;
  • Uses currently accepted methods and practices of medicine, adheres to applicable standards of care, medical ethics, policies, and protocols.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of department medical provider staff and schedules work to facilitate effective and efficient department operations. Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.   Select and hire quality employees.
• Investigate and take appropriate timely action(s) to resolve customer concerns, complaints, and problems. Utilize the established customer service recovery process.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for providers. Completes self, peer, and staff annual performance appraisals.  Follows hospital Standards of Conduct and holds staff accountable for meeting the Standards of Conduct.

Education Qualifications:

• Doctorate Required, Field of Study: Family Medicine
• Master's Degree in Public Health or Medical/Healthcare Administration preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical practice required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a leadership role within a medical practice or complex physician organization is required, 5 years is preferred. Leadership experience should include direct management of providers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Medical License in the State of Wisconsin.
• Board certification in Family Medicine is required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example, effectively communicates with diverse groups, promote shared accountability, and facilitate change with a clear focus on results.

Make Black River Memorial Hospital your career and you’ll appreciate excellent benefits, positive and pleasant hospital environment that values teamwork and a passionate focus on patient service.  Now is your chance to join this new and exciting opening at Black River Memorial Hospital.

To view a full job description and to fill out an application, please click the links below.  Apply now!  EOE

Qualified candidates may apply online HERE.

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Black River Memorial Hospital (BRMH) has an immediate opening in our Emergency Department for an experienced Critical Care Paramedic. This benefited position is part-time, 48 hours per pay period, work 12 hours/on-call for 12 hours, two days per week or has the option to work 12 hours with no on-call.

As a paramedic at BRMH, you will provide paramedic-level emergency medical care for patients of all ages.  This position functions according to Wisconsin Paramedic Curriculum and functions under the direction of the emergency department nurse or provider.

Essential Duties:

• Maintains up to date knowledge and cares for patients in accordance with department policies, procedures, protocols and scope of practice/job description.
• Performs various medical procedures under the direction of the Emergency Department nurse or provider.
• Recognizes serious signs and symptoms and promptly reports the patient’s condition to the emergency department nurse or provider.

BRMH offers a competitive salary and is committed to excellence in patient care.  Consider joining us on our Journey to Excellence where we are not just about high tech, but also believe in small-town values, sophisticated services and a culture that fosters respect, caring and compassion. EOE

Qualified candidates may apply online HERE.

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Black River Memorial Hospital has 2 immediate openings for Registered Nurses in the Emergency Department.  The positions available are the following:

• 36 hours per pay period, night shift, every 3^rd weekend and holiday rotation, non-benefited.
• 72 hours per pay period, night shift, every 3^rd weekend and holiday rotation, benefited.

Essential Duties:

• Provides individualized patient and family-focused care throughout the patient’s stay.
• Evaluates patient assessments and responses to interventions and takes appropriate action according to established standards.
• Delegates patient care activities to appropriate personnel and maintains accountability for those activities.
• Initiates effective discharge and referral plans on admission utilizing appropriate hospital and community resources.
• Accurately and effectively utilizes the patient acuity system to anticipate changes in patient care needs.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or Associates degree in Nursing. BSN preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required. ENPC and TNCC within one year.
• Current licensed Wisconsin RN.

For a full job description and to fill out an application, please click the links below and join the Black River Memorial hospital team that has been voted one of the best places to work for nine consecutive years today!  EOE

Qualified candidates may apply online HERE.

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Black River Memorial Hospital is looking for an Advanced Practice Practitioner (Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner) to become part of our Hospitalist team.  Our award-winning crew is dedicated to our culture of excellence, which creates a special environment for its patients, their families, and our employees.   The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner promotes collaboration between the medical staff and demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Black River Memorial Hospital is an independent critical access hospital serving Western Wisconsin.  Our new construction includes a $14 – million project to better serve our patients that is scheduled for completion in 2020.   This Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner position is night shift, working between 120-140 hours a month.  The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 years’ experience as a hospitalist but does not need experience in ICU.   The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner shall provide the very best high quality, cost-effective care to the patients assigned to the service through approved referral sources.

Come join our beautiful rural Wisconsin Community and make Black River Memorial Hospital your career.  Black River Memorial Hospital is prepared to offer the right candidate a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including: retirement plan [401(k)], health, dental, vision and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, CME reimbursement, and license allowance. If you are looking to practice in a beautiful family-friendly community, then call 715-284-3641 or email a CV to pintaroj@brmh.net for immediate consideration. 

Qualified candidates may apply online HERE.

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Black River Memorial Hospital is currently seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our growing facility that includes a Primary Care Clinic, opening July 2020.  This benefited position is full-time, 80 hours per pay period, day shift Monday through Friday.  The LCSW provides comprehensive behavioral health services to clinic patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders as part of the holistic approach to care in our patient-centered medical home model. This position works with a broad patient population to assess and decide the best course of treatments based on current clinical research in the social work field.

Essential Duties:

• Maintains standards of excellence in accordance with standards set forth by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, National Association of Social Work, the Joint Commission, National Committee for Quality Assurance, and the policies and procedures of the organization.
• Receives consults from a multidisciplinary team based on assessment, patient/family requests, physician orders, and multidisciplinary huddles.
• Assesses and makes clinical evaluations of a patient’s behavioral health and diagnose illness. Incorporates a multidisciplinary approach to include the patient, clinic staff, and patient’s family/significant others to develop and implement a plan to meet the patient’s needs. Facilitates multidisciplinary planning meetings and care conferences.
• Safely and effectively assesses and decides the best course of treatments based on current clinical research in the social work field. Determines appropriate course of intervention for each patient and schedules with the appropriate provider.

Educational Qualifications:

• Masters or doctoral degree in social work.
• 1-2 years related experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Current State of Wisconsin license as a Social Worker – Licensed Clinical.

Be a part of setting up our new clinic at Black River Memorial Hospital and join a team of great caring professionals. Our benefits package is one of the best in the region.  Apply today!

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Black River Memorial Hospital has been ranked Best Places to Work in Modern Healthcare for 9 consecutive years!  Now that is something exciting to be a part of!  We are recruiting for a Marketing and Community Relations Director to plan, organize and direct the hospital’s marketing and business development programs to develop interest, understanding, and goodwill.   This position directs and monitors the hospital communications, advertising, public relations, and marketing programs.   The ideal candidate excels at organization, is detail-oriented with a strong tie to community relations.

This exempt position is full-time, 80 hours per pay period, with a normal work schedule from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday, but will occasionally work some nights and weekends. 

Essential Duties:

• Develops department goals in conjunction with establishing/implementing/ developing/revising processes policies and procedures for department operations in alignment with the hospital’s strategic goals. Provides leadership, vision, development and implementation of short and long term planning for the organization.
• Oversees the day-to-day management of department staff and coaches’ staff and plans for staff succession. Uses proficiently the programs provided (e.g. Halogen succession planning and education).  Resolves the personnel problems.  Selects and hires quality employees and directs staff, coordinates orientation, training and education for staff and schedules work to facilitate effective and efficient department operations. Retains quality employees through the use of effective motivation, delegation, and supervision.  Provides guidance on career development. Completes own, peer and staff annual performance appraisals.  Follows hospital Standards of Conduct and holds staff accountable for meeting the Standards of Conduct.
• Investigates and takes appropriate timely action(s) to resolve customer concerns, complaints, and problems. Uses the customer service recovery process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communications or marketing from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Minimum of five years related experience or equivalent education and experience. Healthcare experience preferred.
• Excellent computer skills in a variety of software programs; including Microsoft Office Suite and desktop publishing programs.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent writer; strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Personable and professional.
• Employee must have a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License, proof of insurability and reliable means of transportation.

At Black River Memorial Hospital, we are passionate about our community hospital.   As the Marketing and Community Relations Director, we will provide you a competitive salary and benefits in an exciting, fast-paced, and fun workplace environment. Are you looking to build a strong career and make a positive impact? Then we have an opportunity for you!   Join our team today!  EOE

Qualified candidates may apply online HERE.

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Black River Memorial Hospital is currently accepting applications for an immediate, full-time opening, in our busy Lab Department at our Critical Access Hospital.   This benefited Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Technologist (MT) opening is 80 hours per pay period, afternoon shift, working Monday through Friday and on a rotating weekend and holiday schedule.   

The MT/MLT collects and processes specimens to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment of disease and accurate and timely reporting of test results.  In addition, it oversees a variety of technical activities and individual section responsibilities to ensure efficient operation of the department.  The ideal candidate for this position will be able to work in a fast-paced environment, have excellent technical and customer service skills and be team-oriented. 

Click on the links below to view full job descriptions that include essential duties and educational qualifications:

Click here for a full MT job description.

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To join the Black River Memorial Hospital team that has been voted one of the best places to work for nine consecutive years. Qualified candidates may apply online HERE. EOE

Black River Memorial Hospital is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist in our Rehabilitation Department.  This benefited position will work Monday, Wednesday and Fridays 6-8 hours per day, totaling 40 hours per pay period.   This position plans, evaluates, directs and administers occupational therapy treatment for patients within the scope of their licensure.  The position offers the ability to work with diverse populations including hand injuries, pediatric populations, and employer-based community programs.

Essential Duties:

• Conducts occupational therapy evaluations.
• Interprets findings of evaluations.
• Develops prognosis and plan of care.
• Documents according to accepted standards.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Valid Wisconsin Drivers’ License and proof of insurability required.

Don't miss this opportunity to join our Rehabilitation department!  For a full job description and to fill out an application, please click the links below and join the Black River Memorial Hospital team today.  EOE

Qualified candidates may apply online HERE.

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Now is your chance to become a member of the Patient and Family Services (P&FS) team at Black River Memorial Hospital (BRMH) as a Social Worker.  BRMH has a full-time, 72 hours per pay period opening that also includes our generous benefits package.  In addition, as part of the P&FS Team, you will participate in the on-call rotation of one weekend a month and one night a week and assist to fill on-call gaps as they periodically arise.

This position plays an important role with our patients and works as part of the total health care team to help meet the social, economic, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and their families during hospitalization or times of crisis. 

Essential Duties:

• Maintains standards of Social Work excellence in accordance with standards set forth by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, National Association of Social Work, the Joint Commission, and the policies and procedures of the hospital.
• Receives consults from a multidisciplinary team based on admission assessment, patient/family requests, physicians orders, multidisciplinary discharge planning meetings and outside hospitals. Identifies patients in need of discharge planning during the multidisciplinary meeting.
• Participates in the multidisciplinary discharge planning process. Incorporates a multidisciplinary approach to include the patient, hospital staff, and patient’s family/significant others to develop and implement a plan to meet the patient’s needs.  Facilitates multidisciplinary discharge planning meetings and care conferences.
• Documents social work interventions consistent with documentation guidelines.
• Prepares, maintains and keeps current departmental records, reports, statistics, memos and other documents as required.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• Social Work License preferred or have Social Work training certificate and complete all the requirements to obtained Social Work license within 6 month of hire.
• 1-2 years related experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Current social work certification from the State of Wisconsin.

Black River Memorial Hospital has a great work environment and you’ll be surrounded by a strong and supportive team of peers, leaders, and colleagues.  Come join our team of dedicated and caring professionals.  Apply HERE today!

EOE

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Black River Memorial Hospital (BRMH) has an opening for a Psychiatrist for our new Clinic opening July 2020.  This benefited position is Monday through Friday, day shift.  This position provides direct psychiatric patient care and consultation to the collaborative care team through direct patient care and regular consultations.  The psychiatrist treats patients directly, advises the prescribing medical provider on appropriate medications and other treatment strategies, also providing the care team with educational support on diagnosing and managing behavioral health conditions.

Essential Duties:

• Maintains standards of excellence in accordance with standards set forth by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, National Association of Social Work, the Joint Commission, National Committee for Quality Assurance, and the policies and procedures of the organization.
• Provide regularly scheduled psychiatric patient care. Evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with behavioral health disorders.
• Receives consults from multidisciplinary team based on new patient assessment, patients who are not improving as expected under their current treatment plan, physicians orders, and multidisciplinary huddles.
• Assesses and makes clinical evaluations of a patient’s behavioral health and diagnose illness. Incorporates a multidisciplinary approach to include the patient, clinic staff, and patient’s family/significant others to develop and implement a plan to meet the patient’s needs. Participates in multidisciplinary planning meetings and care conferences.

Educational Qualifications:

• Doctorate’s Degree.
• Must be licensed to practice psychiatry in the state of Wisconsin and maintain good standing on the Black River Memorial Hospital medical staff.
• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Board Certification.
• Completion of a psychiatry residency program; Prefer experience with primary care psychiatry.
• Must maintain current BLS certification.

Give yourself a gift of a new, rewarding career at Black River Memorial Hospital!  Employment at BRMH is more than just a job – it’s a career focused on employee and patient satisfaction.  For a full job description and to fill out an application, please click the links below and join the Black River Memorial Hospital team today!  

EOE

Qualified candidates may apply online HERE.

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Black River Memorial Hospital is recruiting for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to work in our new Clinic opening July 2020.  This benefited position is Monday through Friday, day shift, 72 hours per pay period.  This position provides direct psychiatric patient care and consultation to the collaborative care team through direct patient care and regular consultations.  The psychiatrist treats patients directly, advises the prescribing medical provider on appropriate medications and other treatment strategies, also providing the care team with educational support on diagnosing and managing behavioral health conditions.

Essential Duties:

• Maintains standards of excellence in accordance with standards set forth by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, National Association of Social Work, the Joint Commission, National Committee for Quality Assurance, and the policies and procedures of the organization.
• Provide regularly scheduled psychiatric patient care. Evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with behavioral health disorders.
• Receives consults from multidisciplinary team based on new patient assessment, patients who are not improving as expected under their current treatment plan, physicians orders, and multidisciplinary huddles.
• Assesses and makes clinical evaluations of a patient’s behavioral health and diagnose illness. Incorporates a multidisciplinary approach to include the patient, clinic staff, and patient’s family/significant others to develop and implement a plan to meet the patient’s needs. Participates in multidisciplinary planning meetings and care conferences.

Educational Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree.
• Current Wisconsin license as an Advanced Practice Nurse and maintain good standing on the BRMH Medical Staff.
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification; Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner credentialing required or Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner credentialing preferred.
• Completion of a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program; Prefer experience with primary care psychiatry.
• Must maintain current BLS certification.

Don’t miss the opportunity to join our new Clinic!  For a full job description and to fill out an application, please click the links below and join the Black River Memorial Hospital team today!  EOE

Qualified candidates may apply online HERE.

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