Firelands Health

RN Registered Nurse Cancer Center: PRN

Position Highlights: Work/life: You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career. Employee-centric: 401(k), health and wellness offerings, monthly employee events, and more. Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”. You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie. About Firelands Health: Our goal at Firelands Health is to be the best & preferred independent healthcare employer for the Sandusky Bay region. Firelands Health is the area’s largest and most comprehensive resource for quality medical care. We are “big enough to care for you, and small enough to care about you”. We are locally managed and governed as a not-for-profit healthcare facility, serving the counties of Erie, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Huron, covering a regional service area with over 300,000 residents. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve the lives we serve. Our Core ACE Values: Attitude: We choose to be positive and inclusive every day. Commitment: We are committed to exceed the expectations of those we serve. Enthusiasm: We will work passionately to make a difference. What You Will Do: Administers nursing care for oncology patients, participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with the nursing department and inter disciplinary team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical oncology setting. Assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs; sets goals; prescribes appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals and the physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs of cancer patients. Administers chemotherapy in the outpatient clinic. Assists physicians and nurse practitioner. Reports pertinent patient observations and reactions to the appropriate person and records those observations accurately and concisely. Participates in patient care review meetings. Handles incoming calls relating to patient care addressing needs/updating patient by the end of the business day. Assists in preparing reports and developing procedures. Develops and utilizes teaching programs for patients and families based on their specific need. Participates in research activity. Provides direct and/or indirect care to cancer patients utilizing Firelands practice standards and evidence-based practice. Regularly demonstrates the ability to serve patients of all ages in the routine performance of duties. Participates in orientation of new nursing personnel and student observers. Participates in economical utilization ordering of supplies and ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner. Demonstrates professional commitment through membership in specialty organization and nursing committees. Completes patient charge form, to facilitate accurate billing. What You Will Need: Graduate of an accredited course for registered nurses. BSN preferred. Prior background in oncology. Current Ohio R.N. license; prefer O.C.N. (Oncology Certified Nurse). If not currently certified, Oncology Nursing Certification should be obtained within 1 year once ONCC required hours are met. Current ONS Chemotherapy provider card. Ability to maintain neat and orderly records, reports and forms. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral instructions. Ability to handle difficult telephone and face‑to‑face inquiries. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Ability to lift immobile patients.
Firelands Health

LPN Med-Surg, Bellevue: FT 7p-7a

Position Highlights: Retention Bonus: $5,000! Work/life: Alternates every 3rd weekend. You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career. Employee-centric: Tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, comprehensive major medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), health and wellness offerings, monthly employee events, and more. Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”. You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie. Career Advancement: If you are interested in becoming a RN, the Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing is conveniently located within our health system and is in partnership with Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Firelands College. About Firelands Health: Our goal at Firelands Health is to be the best & preferred independent healthcare employer for the Sandusky Bay region. Firelands Health is the area’s largest and most comprehensive resource for quality medical care. We are “big enough to care for you, and small enough to care about you”. We are locally managed and governed as a not-for-profit healthcare facility, serving the counties of Erie, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Huron, covering a regional service area with over 300,000 residents. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve the lives we serve. Our Core ACE Values: Attitude: We choose to be positive and inclusive every day. Commitment: We are committed to exceed the expectations of those we serve. Enthusiasm: We will work passionately to make a difference. What You Will Do: Implements the nursing process with patients including carrying out physicians orders regarding diet, medication and treatment in accordance with Firelands standards of care. Performs assessments; monitors and ensures quality care through observation and evaluation; documents nursing interventions on care plans, medical records, and reports findings to physicians as needed. Instructs patients, staff, and family members regarding treatments, nursing plans and related patient care directed towards a safe discharge. Responds to emergencies; maintains availability of medications and supplies; ensures cleanliness of equipment and environment. Demonstrate service excellence and acts as an ambassador and advocate for FRMC. What You Will Need: Must possess a current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse from the State of Ohio. Ohio Board of Nursing Certification in Intravenous Therapy. Must be currently certified in CPR (and recertified bi-annually). Prefer minimum of one year’s experience in pertinent clinical area. Nurses who do not meet this requirement must obtain experience through competency based orientation (CBO).
Firelands Health

RN, Behavioral Health Port Clinton: FT

Retention bonus of $5,000 Offered Position Highlights: Award Winning: Named among the top 10% in the Nation for Patient Safety Excellence Award, America’s 100 Best Orthopedic Surgery, America’s 100 Best Spine Surgery. Retention Bonus: $5,000 Employee-centric: Competitive pay, excellent benefits, tuition assistance, retirement plan matching, recognition program, local discounts. Stability: Serving Erie and surrounding counties since 1876. Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”. You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie. Work/life: You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career. What You Will Do: The RN is responsible for the nursing care of persons on his/her caseload. This includes updating the Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP) when the patient is receiving medication services only. Nursing staff will provide care management for patients whose chronic health conditions effect behavioral health conditions. A team player who is flexible and able to listen to input from participants and other team members. Provides patient-centered care in a manner that conveys acceptance, instills hope, and reduces stigma. Positively contributes to patient, referral source and employee satisfaction. Is responsive to patients’ needs. Responds to requests for information and returns phone calls in a timely manner. Is a team player who is a positive influence on morale and culture of the workplace. Performs tasks necessary to support revenue including timely and accurate documentation within departmental guidelines. Provides care management such as obtaining information from other healthcare providers as needed, conducting medication reconciliation on a routine basis to ensure the record reflects all medications prescribed for/used by the patient, providing education regarding physical and behavioral health conditions when indicated and within the nurse’s scope of practice; and referring patients to additional behavioral health services when medication services alone are not sufficient for stabilizing symptoms. Provides education and interventions to support medication adherence. Alerts the prescriber to concerns regarding changes in physical health status, medications, behavioral health symptoms and/or medication side effects, and lab results indicating critical values. Performs general nursing duties including taking vitals, drawing blood, collecting urine samples, etc. Is responsible to ensure all medications are stored, tracked and disposed of per departmental policy. This includes timely completion of reports due to the Pharmacy Department. Understands the role of Patient Care Standards (PCS) as a measure of our commitment to serving those in need and ensuring that access to care is provided. Ensures PCS standards are met and actively utilizes and responds to strategies provided through supervision when there are challenges in meeting these standards. Is able to effectively and efficiently utilize EMR and video-conferencing software and any other technology as required for patient care. Utilizes work email on a daily basis keeping current with FRMC and departmental communications. For new hires, these skills are in place by the end of the probationary period. Ensures all electronic forms of communication, that include PHI, are compliant with federal laws regarding confidentiality: HIPAA and 42 CFR, Part 2 laws regarding confidentiality. When tele-services are provided, nursing services are adapted to ensure the same standards of patient care are provided. What You Will Need: RN with at least 3 years of experience in healthcare setting. Knowledge of chronic physical conditions. Behavioral health experience strongly preferred. Holds valid Ohio professional license as appropriate. Experience working with individuals who have a mental, physical or substance use disorders is preferred. Ability to be mobile and possess a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license and be insurable under Firelands’ auto policy. Employee must provide proof of personal automobile liability insurance coverage upon request. Successful completion of a 90-day probationary period.
Firelands Health

RN, Behavioral Health Port Clinton: PT

Retention bonus of $5,000 Offered Position Highlights: Award Winning: Named among the top 10% in the Nation for Patient Safety Excellence Award, America’s 100 Best Orthopedic Surgery, America’s 100 Best Spine Surgery. Retention Bonus: $5,000 Employee-centric: Competitive pay, excellent benefits, tuition assistance, retirement plan matching, recognition program, local discounts. Stability: Serving Erie and surrounding counties since 1876. Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”. You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie. Work/life: You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career. What You Will Do: The RN is responsible for the nursing care of persons on his/her caseload. This includes updating the Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP) when the patient is receiving medication services only. Nursing staff will provide care management for patients whose chronic health conditions effect behavioral health conditions. A team player who is flexible and able to listen to input from participants and other team members. Provides patient-centered care in a manner that conveys acceptance, instills hope, and reduces stigma. Positively contributes to patient, referral source and employee satisfaction. Is responsive to patients’ needs. Responds to requests for information and returns phone calls in a timely manner. Is a team player who is a positive influence on morale and culture of the workplace. Performs tasks necessary to support revenue including timely and accurate documentation within departmental guidelines. Provides care management such as obtaining information from other healthcare providers as needed, conducting medication reconciliation on a routine basis to ensure the record reflects all medications prescribed for/used by the patient, providing education regarding physical and behavioral health conditions when indicated and within the nurse’s scope of practice; and referring patients to additional behavioral health services when medication services alone are not sufficient for stabilizing symptoms. Provides education and interventions to support medication adherence. Alerts the prescriber to concerns regarding changes in physical health status, medications, behavioral health symptoms and/or medication side effects, and lab results indicating critical values. Performs general nursing duties including taking vitals, drawing blood, collecting urine samples, etc. Is responsible to ensure all medications are stored, tracked and disposed of per departmental policy. This includes timely completion of reports due to the Pharmacy Department. Understands the role of Patient Care Standards (PCS) as a measure of our commitment to serving those in need and ensuring that access to care is provided. Ensures PCS standards are met and actively utilizes and responds to strategies provided through supervision when there are challenges in meeting these standards. Is able to effectively and efficiently utilize EMR and video-conferencing software and any other technology as required for patient care. Utilizes work email on a daily basis keeping current with FRMC and departmental communications. For new hires, these skills are in place by the end of the probationary period. Ensures all electronic forms of communication, that include PHI, are compliant with federal laws regarding confidentiality: HIPAA and 42 CFR, Part 2 laws regarding confidentiality. When tele-services are provided, nursing services are adapted to ensure the same standards of patient care are provided. What You Will Need: RN with at least 3 years of experience in healthcare setting. Knowledge of chronic physical conditions. Behavioral health experience strongly preferred. Holds valid Ohio professional license as appropriate. Experience working with individuals who have a mental, physical or substance use disorders is preferred. Ability to be mobile and possess a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license and be insurable under Firelands’ auto policy. Employee must provide proof of personal automobile liability insurance coverage upon request. Successful completion of a 90-day probationary period.
Firelands Health

RN, Registered Nurse Float: PT 7p-7a

Position Highlights: Retention Bonus: $5,000! Work/life: Alternates every 3rd weekend. You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career. Employee-centric: Tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, comprehensive major medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), health and wellness offerings, monthly employee events, and more. Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”. You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie. About Firelands Health: Our goal at Firelands Health is to be the best & preferred independent healthcare employer for the Sandusky Bay region. Firelands Health is the area’s largest and most comprehensive resource for quality medical care. We are “big enough to care for you, and small enough to care about you”. We are locally managed and governed as a not-for-profit healthcare facility, serving the counties of Erie, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Huron, covering a regional service area with over 300,000 residents. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve the lives we serve. Our Core ACE Values: Attitude: We choose to be positive and inclusive every day. Commitment: We are committed to exceed the expectations of those we serve. Enthusiasm: We will work passionately to make a difference. What You Will Do: Implements the nursing process with patients including carrying out physicians orders regarding diet, medication and treatment in accordance with Firelands standards of care. Performs assessments; monitors and ensures quality care through observation and evaluation; documents nursing interventions on care plans, medical records, and reports findings to physicians as needed. Instructs patients, staff, and family members regarding treatments, nursing plans and related patient care directed towards a safe discharge. Responds to emergencies; maintains availability of medications and supplies; ensures cleanliness of equipment and environment. Demonstrate service excellence and acts as an ambassador and advocate for FRMC. What You Will Need: Must have a current Ohio RN license and CPR prior to patient care experience. Current ACLS, Basic EKG, and PALS required or obtained within 6 months of hire and remain current. Excelled organizational, customer service skills, and computer proficiency are a must.
Firelands Health

Nurse Intern, Bellevue: PRN

Position Highlights: Work/life: You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career. Employee-centric: Tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, comprehensive major medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), health and wellness offerings, monthly employee events, and more. Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”. You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie. About Firelands Health: Our goal at Firelands Health is to be the best & preferred independent healthcare employer for the Sandusky Bay region. Firelands Health is the area’s largest and most comprehensive resource for quality medical care. We are “big enough to care for you, and small enough to care about you”. We are locally managed and governed as a not-for-profit healthcare facility, serving the counties of Erie, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Huron, covering a regional service area with over 300,000 residents. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve the lives we serve. Our Core ACE Values: Attitude: We choose to be positive and inclusive every day. Commitment: We are committed to exceed the expectations of those we serve. Enthusiasm: We will work passionately to make a difference. Summary: A nurse intern will be engaged in a structured internship program to gain practical experience in clinical settings while under the supervision of a nurse. A nurse intern may participate, perform and engage in any and all aspects of the associated licensure they are seeking (LPN or RN) under the direct supervision of their assigned precepting nurse. A nurse intern may perform activities within the scope of unlicensed personnel without direct supervision of a precepting nurse. What You Will Do: Participates in the orientation program as directed by the nursing unit/education team. Adhere to facility policies, procedures, and standards of care. Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations. Actively engage in learning opportunities, including clinical experiences, training sessions, and seek guidance from licensed nursing staff when appropriate. Document patient care accurately and timely under the direct supervision of a preceptor. Preceptor Responsibilities An RN must be identified to precept the nurse intern seeking RN licensure. An LPN or RN may precept a nurse intern seeking LPN licensure. Review nurse intern documentation. Direct supervision of any and all care provided by the nurse intern outside of the scope of unlicensed personnel. Continually assess competency of the nurse intern and provide constructive feedback for improvement. Facilitate a safe learning environment that promotes open communication. Provide consistent feedback of the nurse intern to unit director/education team. Co-sign all medications administered by the nurse intern. Nurse Internship Duration and Scheduling: Nurse intern program will last until licensure is obtained or otherwise directed by unit director. Once licensure is obtained unit orientation will be continued as a licensed RN or LPN. The nurse intern will maintain a minimum of 24 hours worked per month to allow for flexible scheduling around academic obligations. Once licensure is obtained they will be held to the hourly work requirements of the accepted position. The following may not be performed by a nurse intern: Co-sign medication administered by a licensed nurse or nurse intern. Witness controlled substance waste. Initiate or document restraints. Administer medications without a co-signing nurse. Perform/document physical assessment upon admission. Participate, perform or engage in any practice that requires a nursing license without the direct supervision of the precepting nurse. What You Will Need: RN or LPN student who has completed a minimum of one year with one semester of clinical coursework. Must verify passing grade in clinical coursework. Must have affiliated college/school complete and verify nurse intern competency checklist. BLS
Firelands Health

RN, Registered Nurse ER, Bellevue: FT 7p-7a

Position Highlights: Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:3 day shift, 1:4 night shift Work/life: Alternates every 3rd weekend. You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career. Employee-centric: Tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, comprehensive major medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), health and wellness offerings, monthly employee events, and more. Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”. You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie. About Firelands Health: Our goal at Firelands Health is to be the best & preferred independent healthcare employer for the Sandusky Bay region. Firelands Health is the area’s largest and most comprehensive resource for quality medical care. We are “big enough to care for you, and small enough to care about you”. We are locally managed and governed as a not-for-profit healthcare facility, serving the counties of Erie, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Huron, covering a regional service area with over 300,000 residents. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve the lives we serve. Our Core ACE Values: Attitude: We choose to be positive and inclusive every day. Commitment: We are committed to exceed the expectations of those we serve. Enthusiasm: We will work passionately to make a difference. What You Will Do: Implements the nursing process with patients including carrying out physicians orders regarding diet, medication and treatment in accordance with Firelands standards of care. Performs assessments; monitors and ensures quality care through observation and evaluation; documents nursing interventions on care plans, medical records, and reports findings to physicians as needed. Instructs patients, staff, and family members regarding treatments, nursing plans and related patient care directed towards a safe discharge. Responds to emergencies; maintains availability of medications and supplies; ensures cleanliness of equipment and environment. Demonstrate service excellence and acts as an ambassador and advocate for FRMC. What You Will Need: Must have a current Ohio RN license and CPR prior to patient care experience. Prefer at least 1 year of experience. Current PALS, ACLS, Basic EKG, and TNCC required or obtained within 6 months of hire and remain current. Excellent organizational, customer service skills, and computer proficiency are a must.
Firelands Health

LPN/MA, FPG Cardiology - FT, Days

Position Highlights: Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”. You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie. Retention Bonus: $3,000 Work/life: You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career. Employee-centric: 401(k), health and wellness offerings, monthly employee events, and more. About Firelands Health: Our goal at Firelands Health is to be the best & preferred independent healthcare employer for the Sandusky Bay region. Firelands Health is the area’s largest and most comprehensive resource for quality medical care. We are “big enough to care for you, and small enough to care about you”. We are locally managed and governed as a not-for-profit healthcare facility, serving the counties of Erie, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Huron, covering a regional service area with over 300,000 residents. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve the lives we serve. Our Core ACE Values: Attitude: We choose to be positive and inclusive every day. Commitment: We are committed to exceed the expectations of those we serve. Enthusiasm: We will work passionately to make a difference. Position Summary Performs professional nursing care and services for assigned physician(s) or department(s) under the general policies and procedures established by FPG. Under supervision of the physician(s), participates in providing health promotion, health maintenance, and management of illnesses. Responsible for assisting physicians with patient care and provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from clinic services. Responsible for performing a variety of clinical duties including but not limited to: monitoring patient flow, obtaining and documenting patient vitals, document current medications, chief complaint, performing technical laboratory functions including phlebotomy/EKG/stress testing, monitor/track/charge medical equipment, scheduling procedures and tests, and medical scribe duties. What you will need: Must be a graduate of an accredited program of practical nursing with current licensure in the state of Ohio. OR must be a High school graduate. Medical Assistant certification required. Must have the ability to perform as a medical scribe. Prior experience in a medical office/urgent care setting preferred. Current CPR certification. Must be knowledgeable of technical application of nursing process. Must possess critical thinking skills, including skill in exercising initiative, judgement, problem solving, and decision making. Must possess a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator's license and insurable under Firelands auto policy. Employee must provide proof of personal automobile liability insurance coverage upon request.
Firelands Health

Sleep Lab, Medical Assistant

Position Highlights: Work/life: Alternates every 3rd weekend. You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career. Employee-centric: Tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, comprehensive major medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), health and wellness offerings, monthly employee events, and more. Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”. You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie. About Firelands Health: Our goal at Firelands Health is to be the best & preferred independent healthcare employer for the Sandusky Bay region. Firelands Health is the area’s largest and most comprehensive resource for quality medical care. We are “big enough to care for you, and small enough to care about you”. We are locally managed and governed as a not-for-profit healthcare facility, serving the counties of Erie, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Huron, covering a regional service area with over 300,000 residents. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve the lives we serve. Our Core ACE Values: Attitude: We choose to be positive and inclusive every day. Commitment: We are committed to exceed the expectations of those we serve. Enthusiasm: We will work passionately to make a difference. What You Will Do: Responsible for assisting physicians with patient care and provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from clinic services. Responsible for performing a variety of clinical duties including but not limited to: monitoring patient flow, obtaining and documenting patient vitals, document current medications, chief complaint, performing technical laboratory functions including phlebotomy/EKG/stress testing, monitor/track/charge medical equipment, scheduling procedures and tests. Responsible for performing a variety of office duties including but not limited to: greeting patients, vendors, and other visitors and notifying appropriate staff of their arrival, operating switchboard or telephone console to route incoming calls and place outgoing calls, obtaining current and accurate insurance information each visit, verifying coverage through insurance company, obtaining pre-certifications or prior authorizations as needed, maintaining daily accurate records for timely billing of accounts, notifying patients of account status and payments due using collection techniques to assist in keeping accounts receivable current. What You Will Need: High school graduate. Medical Assistant certification required. Experience in a medical office, sleep lab or urgent care setting preferred. Must have the ability to perform as a Medical Scribe from time-to-time. Current CPR certification required. Proficient in the use of personal computers with strong typing skills. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word is desired. Able to develop and maintain effective relationships with medical and administrative staff, patients, co-workers and the public. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with medical and administrative staff, patients, co-workers and insurance companies. Ability to remain calm and poised in urgent situations.