Black River Memorial Hospital is recruiting for a Family Medicine Advanced Practice Provider for our new clinic, opening July 2020.  This exempt, full-time position is benefited and day shift.  Black River Healthcare Clinic will provide a holistic approach by integrating behavioral health with primary care.

Essential Duties:

Provide direct patient care within the scope of primary care medicine in an outpatient setting to all patients who seek care in the Black River Healthcare Clinic.

• Perform duties of a primary care provider in an outpatient medical clinic- examines, diagnoses and treats acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Develops treatment plans and manages patient health issues in accordance with established clinic protocols.
• 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.
• Provides care that reflects health care cost consciousness and addresses social determinants of health.
• Maintains accurate electronic health records of patients and completes documentation in a timely manner.

Educational/Certification Qualifications:

• Advanced Practice Degree as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
• License to practice in the State of Wisconsin.
• Board certification is required.
• DEA license.
• Basic Life Support certification. 

Join our team at Black River Memorial Hospital where our focus is on employee and patient satisfaction.  For a full job description and to fill out an application, please click the links below and join our new clinic team today!  EOE

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Black River Memorial Hospital is currently recruiting for a Certified Medical Assistant for our Primary Care Clinic that is opening July 2020.  This benefited, full-time position is 80 hours a pay period, Monday through Friday and a rotating schedule on Saturdays.  The Certified Medical Assistant will assist with various patient duties including; assessing patient needs, answering questions, providing patient care; taking vitals and histories, giving injections, assisting with phone triage under the direct supervision of a provider, assisting with procedures, administering medications, patient education, scheduling patient appointments, and other duties as assigned.     

Essential Duties:

• Maintains standards of excellence in accordance with standards set forth by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, the Joint Commission, National Committee for Quality Assurance, and the policies and procedures of the organization.
• Performs various functions in the Clinic, including screening telephone calls related to patient care and evaluates according to the protocols set forth by the provider. Discusses with the provider when indicated.
• Utilizes on-line scheduling system to schedule patients for follow-up appointments in the Clinic. Makes necessary contacts to schedule patients for follow-up tests, procedures, or appointments in other departments and/or other health care facilities. Schedules tests/procedures with appropriate departments and hospital admissions. Prepares and orders diagnostic tests including x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests according to provider orders and informs patient with instructions and follow-up.

Education Qualifications:

• One to two years’ experience in a clinic setting is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or able to complete within three months of hire.
• Certification through AAMA, CCMA, AMT (registered), ARMA, or NCMA is required within three months of hire.
• Knowledge of basic office procedures, equipment, and computer systems preferred.

Black River Memorial Hospital offers a competitive salary and is committed to excellence in patient care.  Join our Journey to Excellence.  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

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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.

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Black River Memorial Hospital has two 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.
• 48 hours per pay period, afternoon and night shift, every 3rd 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

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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. 

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Black River Memorial Hospital is currently seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist/Counselor 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 Behavioral Health Therapist/Counselor 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 schedule with the appropriate provider.

Educational Qualifications:

• Master or doctoral degree.
• 1-2 years related experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Current license as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT, with the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing.

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

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Black River Memorial Hospital is seeking a per diem Occupational Therapist in our Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department to work between 8-24 hours per pay period.  This position’s hours and days will vary depending on the demands of the department and patient care but will stay within Monday through Friday, normal business hours.   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 acute care inpatients, outpatient hand injuries, and pediatric populations.

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.

This is a great opportunity for an Occupation Therapist to earn extra income with a flexible schedule.   Don't miss this great opportunity!  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

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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

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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

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Black River Memorial Hospital is seeking a part-time Nutrition Services Assistant. This position is benefited, working 64 hours per pay period in the afternoon.  The Nutrition Services Assistant assists in the preparation, cooking and serving of food.  A  High School diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred and basic reading and comprehension skills.

Essential Duties:

• Assists in preparing and portioning food for patients using room service or scheduled meals, contracted food services, employees and hospital special functions following established policies and procedures.
• Accurately and appropriately transports scheduled patient meal carts to the patient floor and delivers patient’s room service trays or late trays directly to the patient’s room.  Collects soiled trays from patient rooms and document the amount of food consumed by the patient.
• Performs various cleaning duties per department protocol.  Keeps work area clean and in a sanitary condition at all times.
• Follows safe food handling practices.

Now’s your chance to join our team-oriented Nutrition Services 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

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Black River Memorial Hospital is currently accepting applications for two immediate, full-time openings, in our busy Lab Department at our Critical Access Hospital.   These benefited Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Technologist (MT) openings are 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 idea 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:

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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, click HERE to complete a job application.  EOE

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Want to work 72 hours per-pay-period but get paid for 80?  Come join our Medical/Surgical Department as a weekend RN.  This benefited night shift position works three 12 hour shifts over the weekend and gets to enjoy having weekdays off.  This position plans and provides comprehensive patient care.  Manages available nursing resources and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to provide quality, cost-effective patient care.

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.
• Participates in inpatient and family education as evidenced by teaching documentation with appropriate resources.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science, Associates degree in Nursing or Diploma RN. BSN preferred.
• A minimum of one year of nursing experience on acute hospital care is required.
• BLS and ACLS within 1- year.
• Current licensed Wisconsin RN.

At Black River Memorial Hospital, we are passionate to provide the best service to our patients and community.  If you’re looking to build a strong career and make a positive impact, we want you.   To view a full job description and to fill out an application, please click the links below.  Apply now!  EOE

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Black River Memorial Hospital (BRMH) currently has an opportunity available for a per diem Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team.  This day shift position is 12 to 24 hours per pay period, with a flexible schedule Monday through Friday, on-call Saturday working with patient’s needs.  As a PT at BRMH, you will plan, evaluate and administer physical therapy treatments to patients within the scope of your licensure.  The primary need is for inpatient acute care.  Outpatient care may be required on occasion.

Essential Duties:

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

Educational Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current Wisconsin license as a physical therapist.
• Valid Wisconsin Drivers’ License and proof of insurability required.

Now is your opportunity to have a career that allows you the flexibility to spend more time doing things you enjoy, but work at a company that values their employees.  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

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