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<h4>How you'll change lives</h4>As a Registered Nurse (RN) at US Renal Care, you'll be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to care for patients living with kidney disease.<h4>What you'll be doing</h4>Patient care. You'll work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include completing and documenting physical assessments before and after treatments and monitoring patients during treatment. You'll ensure quality renal care by completing monthly reviews of patient medication profiles and administering medications according to physician orders. Teamwork. You'll be a critical member of an interdisciplinary team to provide all required patient assessment and care planning activities. You'll also make sure center staffing requirements are met at all times under the direction of the Administrator and according to state regulations for staffing ratios.Safety &amp; Quality. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you'll adhere to all company policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations. You'll participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.

U.S. Renal Care

Dialysis Registered Charge Nurse

About Alvernia UniversityAlvernia University was founded in 1958 by the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. Through its main campus in Reading and locations in Philadelphia and Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, the university serves 3,000 students of diverse backgrounds from around the country.&nbsp;Alvernia offers a unique blend of rigorous liberal arts core education for developing the mind, strong technical training in many high-demand majors, experiential learning through study abroad and internship experiences, and engagement with the community through our Franciscan-based community service model. We call our model of transformational education the Alvernia Advantage, and we believe this style of education transforms students into ethical leaders with moral courage.&nbsp;Alvernia University ranks in the top 100 among 2021 Best Regional Universities in the North by U.S. News &amp; World Report, and we are recognized as a College of Distinction for our commitment to engaged experiential education.Job Summary:As an admissions counselor, your role is to be a representative for the university, a resource to prospective and admitted students, and be a guide through the admissions process. Admissions Counselors spend part of their year traveling to high schools in a specific territory to represent Alvernia and help interested students receive necessary information. In an assigned territory, you will read applications, make admission decisions, and cultivate relationships with prospective students and their families. This Admissions Counselor will also actively participate in college recruitment and yield events, including but not limited to individual tours, Information Sessions, Open Houses, Accepted Students Days, Scholarship Luncheon, Connection Days, New Student Orientation, and other recruitment events.Essential Functions:1. Promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University as demonstrated by the University Ideal Characteristics. As we are an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values, all employees share responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of their roles while demonstrating service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus and innovation, and mutual accountability.2. Build connections with prospective students through various means of communication, including email, phone, virtual meetings, on-campus events, and off-campus functions.3. Design and Implement a travel schedule in a designated geographic territory to ensure successful recruitment from schools that will yield students likely to apply and attend Alvernia University.4. Review and make admission decisions on student applications and reach out when an admission decision or update has been made.5. Assist with on-campus admissions events for prospective students and be able to present information or speak publicly during events.6. Advise students and provide resources for financial aid, residence life, academics, student support services, athletics, student activities, or any other aspect of the university. This may include connecting them virtually or in person with those departments on campus.&nbsp;7. Support the Student Ambassador Program.8. Ensure enrollment goals are being met.Additional Responsibilities:1. Make admissions acceptance packages for admitted students.2. Work collaboratively with other departments, especially financial aid and athletics.3. Be an asset for school counselors in college advising.4. Ability to take on projects and be creative.5. Complete other tasks as assigned.Qualifications/Education:1. Commitment to the mission statement, core values, and goals of Alvernia University.2. Bachelor’s degree required. Experience and working in higher education, the field of admissions, and student counseling are preferred.3. Strong communication skills in speaking, writing, and active listening.4. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is preferred.4. Managing time effectively, balancing various assignments at once, and remaining organized.5. Proficient in using the computer and utilizing Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge or skills in databases and software such as Technolutions Slate, PowerCampus, PowerFaids, Zoom, and Microsoft Office &amp; Teams are preferred.6. Ability to analyze data, think critically and creatively, and meet university goals.7. Remain available to work during nights and weekends as required.8. Valid Driver’s License.9. Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.Physical Requirements:1. Attendance is required to perform the duties of this job.2. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.3. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.4. Driving long distances for high school visits and fairs.

Alvernia University

Admissions Counselor/Assistant Director of Undergrad. Admissions

<h4>**Starting rate $17.50 per hour **</h4><ul><li>This position is on an as needed basis</li></ul>Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage the admission, transfer, and discharge process for the patient.<ul><li>Meet with families upon admission to facilitate orientation and conduct facility tours.</li><li>Administer luggage checks, transfer luggage weighing up to 50 lbs., manage patient belongings and orient patients to new community.</li><li>When possible, administer luggage checks before patient’s family leaves and send home any contraband.</li></ul></li><li>Organize patient movement.<ul><li>Transport and accompany patients to off-campus activities including but not limited to 12-step meetings, medical appointments, and recreational activities.</li><li>Ensure patient attendance at all scheduled activities.</li><li>Accompany patient to meals, activities, and outside appointments.</li><li>Assist with guest speakers and in-house 12 step meetings.</li><li>Monitor and direct patients during emergency evacuations.</li></ul></li><li>With close supervision of a clinical and/or administrative staff member, assist the clinical team, Admissions Department, and the Detox Unit with behavioral issues within the unit including monitoring and assessing patient behaviors (eating disorders, psychiatric disorders, aggressive and self-injurious behaviors).<ul><li>Assist with runaway/Against Medical Advice/Against Staff Advice protocol.</li><li>Maintain communications/contact with clinical staff regarding patient issues.</li><li>Document patient behavior in electronic medical chart.</li><li>De-escalate patients.</li><li>Perform daily room checks and period room searches.</li><li>Observe patients on a one-to-one basis, as needed.</li></ul></li><li>Follow protocol for patients returning from off-site passes, including but not limited to: Observe urine Drug screenings, breathalyzers, complete on-person search and luggage search.</li><li>Present educational lectures with clinically approved material.</li><li>Follow Medical Unit sleep protocols for patients.</li><li>Responsible for the presentation of the facility.<ul><li>Monitor patients to ensure the facility maintains a neat and safe environment.</li><li>Work with patients to ensure patient areas are kept clean and presentable.</li></ul></li><li>This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not restrict or prescribe other tasks that may be assigned.&nbsp;</li></ul>Physical Requirements:The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.</li><li>Must be able to walk and actively participate in activities throughout campus.</li><li>Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time as needed.</li><li>Must be able to drive a 15-passenger van, car, or car to and from various activities.</li><li>Must be able to work overtime/extended hours, holidays and during periods of inclement weather as needed.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Qualifications:<ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.</li><li>Requires proficient computer skills.</li><li>21 years of age or older is required.</li><li>Must meet Caron's driving standards policy include a current, valid, unrestricted driver’s license along with 5 years of driving history.</li><li>Requires a basic understanding of chemical dependency and 12-step philosophy.</li><li>Experience working with respective population is preferred.</li><li>If in recovery, 2 years of continuous sobriety is preferred.</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills AND Abilities:<ul><li>Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the principles and programs of the various 12-step fellowships.</li><li>Must possess the skills to adequately supervise respective population and be able to observe, report, and document behaviors on the unit.</li><li>Must be able to operate as a role model in decorum, speech, and behaviors consistent with recovery principles.</li><li>Must possess the skills necessary to present clinically approved educational lectures.</li><li>Must possess cultural sensitivity and act appropriately within all cultures.</li><li>Must be computer literate and able to work with most Microsoft applications along with other network components.</li><li>Must be able to keep all clinical work within the guidelines of the Pennsylvania certification board ethical standards.</li></ul>#IND101

Caron Treatment Centers

Counselor Assistant/Behavioral Health Tech - Fee for Service

Populations - Teen UnitsNobody can overcome addiction&nbsp;alone. Make a difference right in your own community by helping those struggling with recovery!Main Duties and Responsibilities <ul><li>Overall coordination of a patient’s care while in residential services, including the integration of family sessions, school expectations, communication with referral sources, assessment of patient progress and communication to the clinical team regarding special treatment needs and procedures.&nbsp;</li><li>Completion of initial patient assessments such as psychosocial assessment, gathering patient goals and completing family assessments. &nbsp;</li><li>Utilize multi-disciplinary treatment team to determine appropriate level of care and identify behavioral health needs can be treated in Caron’s continuum and those that require external placement.</li><li>Facilitate group therapy and individual counseling.</li><li>Work with Family Therapist to assess family dynamics, recommend the family education program and ongoing family therapy. Develop comprehensive continuing care plan that includes input from the clinical referents, internal referents, multi-disciplinary treatment teams, family and patient. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Work within the ethical constraints of the certified addiction counselor and other professional or organizational ethical standards as they apply to the position.</li><li>Document treatment plans, progress notes, treatment plan updates, case consultations, telephone calls and discharge summaries in the patient records in accordance to Caron policies and procedures.</li><li>Complete necessary utilization review information.</li><li>This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.</li></ul>Physical Requirement:The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>Must be able to work extended hours and travel as needed.</li><li>Must be able to deliver presentations that may be both multiple times and for lengthy time periods.</li><li>Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.</li><li>Must be able to move throughout a hilly and multi-facility campus.</li><li>Must be able to climb stairs.</li><li>This is a safety sensitive position.</li></ul>Education/Experience:<ul><li>Master’s degree in human services required. Licensure preferred.</li><li>Specialty training preferred (MI, DBT, Art Therapy, MBSR, CPT, CBT)</li><li>Experience in lifespan developmental issues for their respective populations.</li><li>Extensive experience in facilitating group therapy.</li><li>If recovering two years of uninterrupted sobriety preferred.</li><li>Must comply with ACT 33 of Pennsylvania law.</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:<ul><li>Must possess a basic understanding of addiction and addiction interaction disorders.</li><li>Must possess the willingness and capacity for growth, both personally and professionally.</li><li>Must have the ability to be objective, empathetic while addressing the individual needs of the respective patients, referrals and family members.</li><li>Must be computer literate and able to work with most Microsoft applications along with network components.</li><li>Must have fluid communication skills and the ability to document insights and observations in a clinical record.</li><li>Must possess a high degree of professionalism and be able to keep confidential information and treat sensitive clinical information ethically.</li><li>Must be able to keep all clinical work within the guidelines of the Pennsylvania Certification Board ethical standards throughout his/her work.</li><li>Must be thoroughly familiar and be able to demonstrate knowledge of the principles and programs of the various 12 step fellowships.</li><li>Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills.</li></ul>#IND101

Behavioral Health Therapist (Teen program)

Experienced professionals with content knowledge with a minimal academic credential of a Master’s Degree are encouraged to apply and join our growing academic community in both our day and evening programs.Multiple teaching locations are available for our main campus in Reading and regional campus centers in Schuylkill and Philadelphia counties.

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