RN/LPN/MA - Specialty Clinic

Citizens Health is looking for an RN, LPN or MA to work full‑time at Citizens Medical Center Specialty Clinic.

Mission

Enhancing the lives of those we serve.

About Us

Citizens Health is a community based, private, not-for-profit organization. It is comprised of:

• Citizens Medical Center - a 25 bed critical access hospital
• Family Center for Health Care - an outpatient rural health clinic
• Prairie Senior - a skilled nursing facility
• Citizens Clubhouse - an onsite childcare center that cares for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce
• Citizens Medical Equipment - our durable medical equipment business
• Palace Drug Store - our outpatient pharmacy

We strive to be progressive, dependable and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to the residents of northwest Kansas.

Location

100 E College Ave, Colby, KS

Position Information

Citizens Health is looking for an RN, LPN or MA to work full‑time at Citizens Medical Center Specialty Clinic. Under the leadership of the Department Manager and/or Nurse Supervisor, the successful candidate will coordinate total nursing care for patients, participate in patient and family teaching, and provide leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing staff and other health care team personnel in maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

Will report to the Specialty Clinic Manager.

Days/Hours

4-5 days per week

Pay Range

Dependent upon licensure and experience.

What you’ll do

• Provide direct patient care to meet patient needs using the nursing process.
• Utilize nursing assessment skills in evaluating needs of patient and family.
• Administer ordered medications, following established protocol, in a timely and safe manner.
• Develop and evaluate individualized patient teaching for patient/family members.
• Promote positive interpersonal relationships and demonstrate effective communication skills to solve problems, to carry out hospital policies and procedures, and coordinate patient care.
• Promote own professional growth and demonstrate professional conduct in regard to the department, professional relationships, and the practice of nursing.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What you bring to the table

• Current licensure by the Kansas Board of Nursing for Rn and LPN.
• Current CPR certification or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Adequate knowledge of nursing theory and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of principles, methods and techniques involved in performing general nursing services and adapting or modifying standard nursing practices for care of specific cases.
• Ability to deal understandingly and tactfully in a professional manner with patients and their families.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with personnel in other departments.
• Ability to provide direction in application of nursing process, quality improvement standard, organization and departmental goals and objectives, and the State Nurse Practice Act.

To be successful within our organization you will need to

• Possess interpersonal skills needed to function in a ‘team’ setting.
• Be a self‑starter who takes initiative, is open‑minded and a team player.
• Maintain a positive attitude with good energy.
• Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
• Display integrity and accountability.
• Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strive for self‑improvement.
• Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
• Arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and maintain professional appearance.
• Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.

Available Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance available.

Pre‑Tax and Roth Contributions

• Automatic 6% salary deferral upon employment.
• Regular and matching contributions after one‑year and 1,000 hours worked.

Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

• Full‑time coverage – equal to two times employee’s annual income.
• Part‑time coverage – one time annual income.

Differential Pay

• Eligible employees receive shift, weekend and holiday differential pay.

Other Benefits

Paid time off.

On‑site child care services.

Funeral leave.

Health Savings Account.

Dependent, Medical and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts.

The Standard Group Insurance.

Discounted membership rate for MASA.

Many more!

Contact

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or discharge history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Drug Free Workplace Program

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. implements a Drug Free Workplace Program. Drug testing is required of applicants in accordance with relevant laws.