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Paralegal

JR100132

| Elkhorn, NE

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Overview

Fusion Medical Staffing is searching for an experienced Paralegal to join our growing Legal team. The Paralegal will provide support and assistance to our in-house legal team. This position will be responsible for using their knowledge and skills to manage inquiries and requests for the Legal team while providing task management by helping to develop, organize, and maintain key legal processes and documentation.

About Us

Fusion is an Omaha-based healthcare company with a mission to improve the lives of everyone we touch. We operate on the core values of being humble, driven and positive, and our award-winning culture is what makes us a great place to work. We are committed to impacting the healthcare industry in our work with travel healthcare professionals and medical facilities, and we pride ourselves in creating a healthy atmosphere for our employees to thrive.

Humble, Driven, Positive. These words guide everything we do, both personally and professionally. It’s a mindset that results in employees with strong character and a workforce that positively impacts every person reached. We are selective in the best way – working with Fusion means working with the highest standard of travelers, clients and healthcare partners.

Our core purpose is to improve the lives of everyone we touch. This means giving back to our local communities and supporting both current and future generations of healthcare workers. We do so through scholarships, traveler awards and Community Connection, our corporate employee philanthropy program.

All this gives us the honor to say we’re part of the Best of Omaha.

You want to do great things? We do too!

Let's do them together.

Essential Functions

  • Provide administrative support to the Legal team.
  • Coordinate and manage timely applications, renewals, and reports to maintain certain certifications and licenses.
  • Provide litigation support and prepare minor litigation documents.
  • Create and revise minor legal documents, including non-disclosure documents as well as contract amendments and addenda.
  • Coordinate contracting process for the Company and its affiliated entities, including administration of the contract management system.
  • Assist the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel with tracking and analyzing key team performance indicators and information critical to establishing and maintaining the return on investment metrics for the Legal team.
  • Provide regulatory support for the Legal team by assisting with tracking, monitoring and supporting regulatory compliance projects.
  • Assist the legal team by acting as a liaison with internal business partners and affiliated entities to identify their department’s business objectives.
  • Assist with maintaining the trademark portfolio and assist with trademark infringement matters for the Company and its affiliated entities as needed.
  • Assist with preparing entity formation documents and maintaining government filings.
  • Effectively communicate and collaborate with employees across all teams and business units.
  • Implement, execute on, and evaluate new and current procedures and processes.
  • Continuously communicate with the team to solve problems and document solutions.
  • Constantly re-prioritize tasks to adjust on the fly to new and changing information.
  • Maintain detailed and organized files.
  • Assist with other projects within the Legal team.

Competencies

  • Proficiency in English language (oral and written)
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Humble, Driven, Positive
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Computer skills
  • Exhibit a high level of personal accountability
  • Results driven mentality
  • Ability to organize, prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Ability to foster teamwork

Work Environment

This position operates as a hybrid position and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Work environment defined:

Local - position has in-office requirements and would require employee to live in the local area

Hybrid - position has weekly in-office requirements but ability to work from home as well, would require employee to live in the local area

Remote - no in-office requirements, employee would not need to live in the local area

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without accommodation.

  • Employee is regularly required to talk and hear
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment, such as a phone, headset, calculator, copier, and printer
  • The person in this position may need to occasionally move about inside the office to access files, computer equipment, copier, etc.

Position Type/Expected hours worked

This is a full-time position, and standard hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CST (flexible start/end times with manager discretion). Regular and punctual attendance is required

Required Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 3-5 years previous experience in similar role
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Experience with contracts
  • Medical Staffing experience
  • Experience with data entry and maintenance
  • Completion of an approved paralegal program

What we offer

  • BEST IN CLASS - Medical, dental and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy
  • Funding into Health Savings Accounts
  • Paid time off for medical and parental leave
  • Support for family planning, including adoption and surrogacy assistance
  • Competitive 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Company paid Short Term Disability/Long Time Disability and Life Insurance
  • Honor Paid Time Off - blended vacation and sick time to allow for flexible time-off
  • Fusion Profit Sharing incentive
  • In-office and/or hybrid/remote work schedule with computer equipment set up for home
  • Up to $500 stipend for cell phone and internet
  • Reimbursement for wellness items and activities
  • Learning and development reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (Employer paid)
  • Company events
  • Volunteer and Community Engagement opportunities
  • Paid company holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas Eve (noon dismissal), and Christmas Day

Other Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

This job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and is subject to change at any time with or without notice.

All potential new employees of Fusion will be required to successfully pass a background check prior to employment.

EEO Disclaimer

Fusion is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/E-Verify Employer

Please be aware of fraudulent job postings that are not affiliated with Fusion. Communications from Fusion will come from a business email address (@fusionmedstaff.com). Fusion does not hire through messaging (whether text or other apps), social media, or email. Interviews will be conducted in person or through a secure video call. Fusion will not ask for sensitive information, payment, nor the purchase of equipment during the hiring process. We also will not send you a check to cash on Fusion’s behalf.

Compensation

68,000-74,000 USD Annual Base Salary

Profit Sharing Incentive

Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience


 

Fusion Medical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer EOE/E-Verify Employer.

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Mark Lampe

Chief Financial Officer

With more than 30 years of dedicated experience in financial management, Mark is recognized for his strategic insight and ability to transform organizations for enhanced performance. Mark’s expertise encompasses strategic planning, process optimization, financial analysis, risk management, technology integration, and capital allocation. He is dedicated to driving sustainable growth and operational excellence at Fusion and leverages his experience to support the company’s long-term objectives.

Mark has experience enhancing operational and financial performance at various companies through rigorous process refinement and targeted investments. His collaborative leadership approach promotes transparency and accountability, empowering teams to excel in demanding environments.

Before joining Fusion, Mark served as CFO at Monte Vista, where he led the innovation of financial and cross-functional initiatives, revolutionizing service delivery in the farming industry.

He holds an MBA in Finance from Creighton University, complementing his extensive practical knowledge. Beyond his professional endeavors, Mark enjoys quality time with his family, reading, and pursuing outdoor activities.

Dan DeVeney

Vice President of Customer Experience

Having a unique perspective on the medical staffing industry from two decades of work in e-commerce, Dan DeVeney is focused on improving the experience of the healthcare professionals, facilities and other staffing companies working with Fusion. DeVeney leads the customer experience and digital experience teams, which are focused on pinpointing areas of improvement for Fusion while crafting the ultimate experience for both healthcare travelers and facilities. Additionally, he oversees the company’s digital marketing efforts, providing high-level guidance to the marketing team and ensuring Fusion is the preferred agency across the industry.

Committed to prioritizing the needs of healthcare professionals and facilities, DeVeney has a goal of transforming the healthcare staffing journey through exceptional customer service and deep empathy for the people Fusion touches.

DeVeney joined Fusion in January 2023 after spending 20 years in e-commerce and retail where common ebbs and flows prepared him for the fluid nature of the healthcare industry. He has strong expertise in crafting the ideal customer experience and supporting teams in product management.

Brian McCulloch

Vice President of Sales

A servant leader with a talent for motivating and building strong sales teams, Brian McCulloch has served as Fusion’s Vice President of Sales since January 2023. McCulloch leads Fusion’s sales teams which consist of several divisions of healthcare recruiters. His strong leadership ensures those recruiters are always equipped to support healthcare professionals and facilities so they can focus on what matters: delivering quality patient care.

Always looking for ways to strengthen Fusion’s culture, McCulloch is consistently providing a positive experience for recruiting teams so they can provide positive experiences for the traveling healthcare professionals they support.

McCulloch developed his instinct for prioritizing excellent patient care in his previous role leading business performance for an organization committed to supporting the aging population.

Ashleigh Reeker

Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff Ashleigh Reeker leads the execution of enterprise-wide initiatives that amplify Fusion’s impact on healthcare travelers and facilities. Playing an integral role in ensuring Fusion is moving forward and reaching its goals, Reeker is focused on analyzing problems and opportunities, prioritizing them, and executing them to make Fusion a successful organization.

Joining Fusion in 2022, Reeker strengthens the organization from the inside out by leading the project management and business transformation teams, which identify, prioritize and implement and continuously improve initiatives at the company. She and her teams recognize where the industry is with the mentality that Fusion has ample opportunity to help and innovate improvements.

Reeker has had a diverse career spanning over 15 years, previously working in real estate, software development, and digital marketing among others, but the common denominator in all her previous positions is the emphasis on relationships and organizational excellence. She is committed to understanding the people around her so she can motivate them in ways that are most impactful.

Calli Hite

Vice President of Communications and Public Relations

A confident and compassionate leader, Calli Hite serves as Fusion’s Vice President of Communications and Public Relations. With more than 15 years of experience in the field across several disciplines and industries, Hite uses her expertise to pinpoint opportunities where Fusion can adapt and grow communications to employees to inform, engage, and empower them to become their best and maximize their impact and to drive the company’s reputation through public relations, community engagement and marketing.

Hite oversees all internal corporate communications, public relations, creative branding and community outreach as well as providing a strategic vision that increases employee engagement, leadership transparency, and a positive industry and community reputation. Since joining Fusion in December 2022, Hite has developed communication structures that are relied on by people across the company. She also provides high-level guidance to Fusion’s marketing team, ensuring Fusion is the agency of choice for healthcare clinicians and facilities.

Hite holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Public Relations and Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, both from the University of Kansas, and a Master of Business Administration from Bellevue University.

Jenna Berg, JD

Chief Operating Officer

Serving as Fusion’s Chief Operating Officer, Jenna Berg, JD, leads the organization’s sales strategy and legal teams, ensuring Fusion is reaching its goals while carrying out the company’s core purpose of improving the lives of everyone we touch. With more than a decade of experience practicing law, Berg’s diverse work experience provides her with a broad perspective on Fusion’s business endeavors.

Holding a Juris Doctor degree, Berg has experience working in a law firm, as a prosecutor, in insurance law, and as in-house counsel for various companies. She joined Fusion in 2022 as in-house legal counsel and has spent her time at the company increasing efficiency throughout all departments and leading legal and risk strategy. Her expertise in supporting the best interests of various businesses allows her to have a clear and focused view of Fusion’s goals.

Amber Barna, MSN, RN

Chief Clinical Officer

An accomplished senior healthcare leader and nurse, Amber Barna serves as Fusion’s Chief Clinical Officer, joining the company in 2023. Amber leads strategic management of Fusion’s Clinical and Compliance departments, including policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure the safety and wellbeing of healthcare travelers and patients. She has more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, with a passion for positively impacting patient care.

Prior to joining Fusion, Barna had 15 years of experience in the medical staffing industry, serving in roles of increasing responsibility including overseeing the delivery of nursing care, negotiating contracts for maintaining clinician credentialing, and presenting and executing sales strategies to leadership at affiliate hospitals.

Barna spent a decade in the clinical setting early in her career; she holds several academic credentials, including a Master of Science in Nursing on the Executive Leadership Track from the Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing; and she is an honoree of the SIA Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list. 

Jackie Froendt

Chief People Officer

Jackie Froendt, Chief People Officer, is a natural servant leader with more than 25 years of human resources experience. She leads several teams while representing the voice of employees in executive and strategic operations.

Froendt was instrumental in developing and growing HR departments at two companies prior to joining Fusion. She currently leads the teams responsible for the employee experience, which includes Human Resources, Benefits, Culture, and Talent Development teams, focusing on improving the lives of internal and external Fusion employees. Servant leadership, authenticity, and humility are the principles that guide Froendt. She walks along with the people she leads rather than in front of them. 

In addition to being an expert in all things people, Froendt is a certified SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional), PHR (Professional in Human Resources), CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist), and Unstoppable Cultures Certified Fellow. She believes that you are never done working on things, and no matter how great a company’s culture is, the team can always work toward improvement. Her leadership has strengthened the employee voice and ensured all decisions are made with a people-first mindset.

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Travis Mason

Executive Sales Coach

Joining Fusion as the first employee, Travis Mason leads Fusion’s sales strategy and development. He has extensive knowledge of the healthcare staffing industry with his experience helping medical facilities fulfill their staffing needs since 2006. He began his career as a recruiter and client manager, working with both healthcare travelers and facilities; he then progressed to managing Fusion’s therapy division, and eventually as the sole driver of Business Development until his executive promotion in 2019.

As Executive Sales Coach, he partners with sales leadership across the company to set them up for success. Mason serves as a guide for the sales recruiters he leads, encouraging them through mentorship and training based on real experiences in his career. He believes in pouring into team members to help them grow in their careers and personal lives. 

Mason’s biggest motivation in his career is to ensure Fusion has the consistent reputation of being a top healthcare staffing employer and to deliver on its core purpose: to improve every life we touch.

Ryan Paulson

Chief Technology Officer

With more than 20 years of experience in technology, Ryan Paulson is an integral piece of Fusion achieving its goal to improve the clinician experience and elevate patient care. He naturally recognizes where growth in the business is needed and can pinpoint opportunities that can be enabled through technology. Prior to joining the company in 2018, he held technology leadership roles in the e-commerce, insurance, and energy industries.

In addition to providing strategic planning and a vision for how Fusion delivers its core purpose, Paulson leads three divisions: Information Technology, Data Strategy and Services, and Application Development. Under his leadership, the teams in these divisions are an integral part of supporting Fusion’s internal and external employees while looking for ways to make the healthcare staffing experience simple and efficient at every point. 

Paulson’s authenticity as a leader, experience in disaster prevention and preparedness, and innovative instincts support Fusion’s three business units and consistently place Fusion in a position to succeed and refresh healthcare.

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Corey Watton

President and Chief Executive Officer

President and CEO Corey Watton is Fusion’s guide for strategic direction and achieving long-term goals, including developing strategies to sustainably grow the company while carrying out Fusion’s core purpose: to improve the lives of everyone we touch. His tenure at Fusion has included a focus on building internal resources and capabilities that support growth and a strong internal culture.

Watton was appointed as CEO in 2023, leading the charge on several exciting new ventures. He joined the company in 2019 as Fusion’s Chief Financial Officer and has more than 30 years working in finance, including more than a decade in executive leadership positions. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has extensive experience in liability stewardship and risk mitigation, resource allocation, and asset management. 

Striving for excellence always, Watton leads the executive team in setting aggressive but achievable goals for Fusion.

He has a passion for growing internal employees, and does this by supporting Fusion’s internship program, personal development opportunities, and efficiencies that strengthen teams.

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Sam Wageman

Founder and Executive Advisor

Sam Wageman has been in the healthcare staffing industry for 20 years and has dedicated that time to building relationships and helping people achieve their goals. He founded Fusion in 2009 and has used his exceptional leadership skills to guide the company to carry out its core purpose: To ensure everyone we touch has a better life. 

Wageman is committed to leading with the core values of humble, driven and positive to help Fusion make sound decisions that benefit the company and its employees as well as improve the clinician experience. 

His passion for helping others is clear: in addition to building the employee-first culture that is the company’s foundation, Wageman consistently strives to positively impact the communities around him. Some organizations that have been especially touched by Wageman’s generosity include QLI, MS Forward, Project Pink’d, and Heart Ministry Center, among many others. 

As an inspirational leader committed to making a positive impact, Wageman believes if you treat people right, you can make a difference no matter what noise surrounds you. His dedication and vision have helped Fusion grow from a desk in a basement to a full-service staffing agency with hundreds of humble, driven, and positive employees.