PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

1. Receive patient assignments and institute nursing care for all patients.
2. Provide directions, instructions and supervision to CNAs LPN’s in the department to insure policies and procedures are followed correctly.
3. Follow written polices and procedures as established by nursing administration in performing duties that relate to patient care and documentation regarding all aspects of patient care, and only uses approved abbreviations.
4. Administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feeding, suction, applying and changing dressing/bandages, perennial care, and other duties as required, assuring documentation in Point of Care.
5. Receive, transcribe, and verify physician’s orders in Point of Care.
6. Accurately perform routine charting in Point of Care in an informative and subjective manner that reflects the care provided and the patient’s response to care.
7. As dictated by the MAR, prepare, administer, and scan prescribed medications and treatments, orally, by injection or IV, start IV’s and blood, replenish and discontinue the same, following the six rights of administration of medications.
8. Instruct and educate patients/family on medications and/or treatment throughout the hospital stay and discharge and document accurately in Point of Care.
9. Establish in Point of Care, personalized and adequate care plans keeping them timely, coordinating care with physicians and ancillary personnel, reviewing patient charts and including the family as needed.
10. Keep patient care in sync with care plans by regularly reviewing them, initialing and dating any changes and ensuring other staff is aware of the details of the care plan.
11. Assist physicians with daily rounds, procedures, and complete requests for services in accordance with policy and procedure and document information in point of care.
12. Monitor labs, CT, X-ray, and physical condition and report changes in patient condition to physician and document in point of care as needed.
13. Notify physicians and document in the point of care, any significant changes in patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments.
14. Observe and record patient’s state of mind and response to communication.
15. Consult physicians and clarify orders when necessary.
16. Take telephone and verbal orders from physicians, noting the time the order is taken and the time it is transcribed.
17. Input order in Point of Care for diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by the physician.
18. Offer suggestions to improve patient care.
19. Recognize emergency situations and respond with the proper protocol as outlined in nursing policy and procedure manual.
20. Assess/ triage/ observe patients for color and condition of skin, respiratory status, cardiac status, neurological, GI, renal, and GU status.
21. During emergency situations attend to patient’s and family’s needs (spiritual, educational, emotional support etc).
22. Explain procedure for care in the ER including assignment of the physician.
23. Collect and record pertinent patient information such as vital, allergies, during ER situations before calling the physician. Complete ER records.
24. Complete ER records in an accurate, legible and complete manner.
25. Be knowledgeable about monitor/defibulators, chest tubes, suction, IV pumps and emergency drugs.
26. Perform catheterizations, suctioning, gavage, lavage, irrigations, enemas, and other treatments as ordered and document in POC.
27. Read patients cardiac pattern, recognizing life-threatening dysrhythmias and protocol documenting results in POC.
28. Add designated premixed medications or parenteral solutions to existing patient intravenous lines via piggy-back either by continuous or intravenous method.
29. Correctly collect samples, such as urine blood, stool, and sputum, from patients for testing and perform routine lab tests samples, ensuring documentation in POC.
30. Check stock level of supplies and pharmaceuticals and insure equipment is in good working order, report anything that needs replaced or fixed.
31. Assure that 24-hour chart reviews are completed on every patient.
32. Keep lines of communication open between all personnel and make periodic checks to ensure that nursing personnel are performing proper care and treatments.
33. Assist co-workers by demonstration and teaching at bedside and delegate or assign completion of patient care by giving guidance, support, and encouragement to team members.
34. Receive report and count narcotics with nurse going off duty. Report all discrepancies to the DON.
35. Effectively carry out transfer or discharge procedures when a patient is ready to leave the hospital.
36. Carry out established policy and procedures when a patient expires and document in POC .
37. Cooperate with scheduling polices; perform in whichever capacity patient condition, census and/or staffing levels necessitate.
38. Complete variance reports when applicable.
39. Report any patient complaints to the Corporate Compliance Officer and the DON in a timely manner, documenting any action to resolve the complaint.
40. This list is not exhaustive and may include other duties not listed.

HOSPITAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:

1. Attend facility and department meetings.
2. Participate in fire and disaster drills.
3. Follow the department dress code.
4. Wear name badge so visible at all times while working.
5. Be to work on time and when scheduled.
6. Dependability.
7. Follow the time clock procedures (clock in and out properly).
8. Follow facility safety policies.
9. Follow infection control policies.
10. Follow facility confidentiality policy.
11. Follow facility HIPAA and Corporate Compliance policy.
12. Through approved workshops and in-services, improve skills and job knowledge.
13. Follow personnel policies as stated in the Employee Handbook.

EXPERIENCE

1. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
2. Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kansas.

KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE

1. Ability to communicate well with patients, employees, physician’s etc.
2. Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with peers and employees.
3. Must be able to handle confidential information successfully.
4. Ability to work with people under all conditions.
5. Ability to handle stress.
6. Ability to carry out polices and procedures as outlined.
7. Ability to read, write, and interpret documents, written in English.
8. Ability to compute medication dosages, understand and calculate in metric measurements.
9. CPR certified
10. ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and NRP certification within one (1) year of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Eye/Hand, Eye/Foot. Hand/Foot Coordination.
2. Normal eyesight, with or without corrective lenses.
3. Normal hearing, with or without hearing aides.
4. Motor coordination and manual dexterity.
5. The ability to bend, stoop, crawl, and kneel.
6. The ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Well-lit work area.
2. Prolonged amount of standing, walking throughout the day.
3. Work with people under all conditions.
4. Meet and talk with a wide variety of employees, visitors, and patients.
5. Close visual work.
6. May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.
7. Exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases.
8. Exposed to offensive odors or hazards of explosive gases.
9.  Exposure to patient elements.
10. Exposure to unpleasant elements such as accidents, illnesses, and injuries.
11. Works under emergency situations.
12. Subject to frequent interruptions throughout the day.
13. Close interaction with most hospital departments.
14. Requires judgment/action, which could prevent the death of a patient.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Be aware of and cooperate with the mission of Gove County Medical Center.
2. Maintain good interpersonal relationships with personnel of other departments, public, physicians, patients/residents, and promote positive guest relations.
3. Demonstrate the ability and willingness to provide support to Department Managers, Supervisors, and coworkers in a team oriented manner.
4. Demonstrate a respectful and caring attitude through verbal and non-verbal behavior.
5. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to contribute an effort to cross department boundaries to ensure quality and efficient service.

MISSION STATEMENT

Gove County Medical Center is committed to providing exceptional healthcare services delivered in a spirit of compassionate care.

VISION STATEMENT

Gove County Medical Center will be a prominent healthcare provider in northwest Kansas, offering services which encompass the complete life cycle of our patients, residents, and their loved ones.

Gove County Medical Center recognizes that our employees are our greatest asset; therefore we are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefit package to meet the needs of our diverse workforce. Listed below are the benefits that are available to GCMC employees.

Medical, Prescription, & Dental Insurance
Superior Vision
Group Term Life Insurance
KPERS -- Retirement, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability
Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Leave
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Aflac
Waddell & Reed
Legal Shield
Eagle Med Membership -- offered annually
LifeTeam Membership -- offered annually
Nex-Tech Wireless discounts
Onsite Daycare Center

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job primarily operates in a residential living facility. This role routines uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Work may also be performed at alternate locations including Options office(s), partner’s offices, law enforcement centers, and courts. This role also routinely uses regular household equipment and cleaning supplies, and food storage and procurement.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Employees may be required to lift up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Travel

Travel is primarily local (within the 18 county service area) during the business day, although some out of the area and overnight travel will be expected.

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with a minimum of one year related experience

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Associate’s degree in relevant field with a minimum of three years’ recent, related experience OR

High School Diploma/GED with five consecutive years of continuous experience in a related field

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must demonstrate an acceptance and respect for cultural diversity, sexual orientation, and religious backgrounds.
• Must be able to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse clientele, staff, community partners, and allied professionals.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must have valid Kansas Driver’s License with clean driving record, reliable transportation w/ valid vehicle insurance and ability to transport victims in personal vehicle, as needed.
• Ability to work in the United States.

Shelter Advocate (Overnight, Weekend)

Options Domestic and Sexual Violence services have received a generous grant award, and as such, we are expanding our team! We are looking for four new weekend advocates to work in our shelter. 

Position Summary

The Shelter Advocate has primary responsibility for shelter-based services, including implementation of daily shelter services, public awareness and education, and crisis intervention. The Shelter Advocate assists victims as they proceed through the criminal justice and/or medical system and provide services both during the crisis and after to assist in stabilizing their lives after victimization

Essential Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

VOCA – 100%

1. Provide direct services to victims and ensure proactive service delivery and follow-up.

a. Respond to on-call requests for victims, sometimes at various locations including, but not limited to, law enforcement centers, hospitals, on-scene (as requested by law enforcement), and other public areas.

b. Provide all 12 Core Sexual AssaultServices and all 13 Core Domestic Violence Services per the advocate Manual and other agency protocols.

c. Assist victims in developing safety plans, both immediate and long term.

d. Perform victim intakes, as assigned.

2. Provide victims with referrals for other services and assist victims in applying for community resources such as housing, drug/alcohol counseling, mental health services, financial assistance, etc.

3. Assist victims to complete and submit Victim Compensation applications.

4. Primary responsibility to answer the helpline when the main office is not open.

a. Dispatch on-call staff as appropriate to respond to the crisis.

5. Perform routine housekeeping duties to maintain a healthy and safe living environment for shelter residents.

6. Prepare meals and plan group activities on the weekend.

7. Plan and facilitate activities with children while in the shelter.

other duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies

· Decision making

· Collaboration skills

· Results driven

· Communication proficiency

· Technical capacity

· Teamwork orientation

· Thoroughness

· Flexibility

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job primarily operates in a residential living facility. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Work may also be performed at alternate locations, including Options office(s), partner offices, law enforcement centers, and courts. This role also routinely uses regular household equipment and cleaning supplies, and food storage and procurement.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Employees may be required to lift to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Travel

Travel is primarily local (within the 18 county service area) during the business day, although some out of the area and overnight travel will be expected.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Associate’s degree in relevant field with a minimum of three years’ recent, related experience OR

High School Diploma/GED with five consecutive years of employment

Additional Eligibility Requirements

· Must demonstrate acceptance and respect for cultural diversity, sexual orientation, and religious backgrounds.

· Must be able to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse clientele, staff, community partners, and allied professionals.

· Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.

· Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

· Must have valid Kansas Driver’s License with a clean driving record, reliable transportation w/adequate vehicle insurance, and ability to transport victims in a personal vehicle, as needed.

· Ability to work in the United States.

• Maintains an inventory of vacancies, reservations and room assignments.

• Possesses a working knowledge of the reservations department. Takes same day reservations and future reservations when necessary. Knows cancellation procedures.

• Knows room locations, types of rooms available, and room rates.

• Registers arriving guests and assigns rooms.

• Coordinates room status updates with the housekeeping department by notifying housekeeping of all check-outs, late check-outs, early check-ins, special requests, and part-day rooms.

• Uses persuasive selling techniques to sell rooms and to promote other services of the hotel.

• Reports any unusual occurrences or requests to the manager.

• Manages and resolves all guest complaints in a professional and courteous manner.

• Processes guest check-outs and handles monetary transactions.

• Maintains customers’ privacy.

• Maintains a high level of professional appearance and demeanor.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Previous hotel-related experience preferred.

• Ability to communicate with public, hotel staff, and management in a professional manner.

• Knowledge of surrounding areas and local events.

• Ability to understand and adhere to proper credit, debit, and cash handling policies and procedures. Able to properly secure guest information.

• Skilled in the use of front office equipment.

• Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain the care and safety of patients undergoing transportation, treatment.
2. Use equipment correctly to minimize hazards of electrical shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients.
3. Demonstrate care and use of supplies, films and equipment.
4. Instruct and/or assist patients in proper gowning and prepare for radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations.
5. Determine most suitable anatomical posture or position and shields patients accordingly.
6. Practice medical and surgical aseptic procedures.
7. Interact professionally and supportively with patients and/or families, providing an explanation of the procedures being conducted.
8. Show initiative in duties performed and be prompt in carrying out orders for tests and procedures.
9. Instruct nursing personnel on the proper preparation for the radiological procedure.
10. Show proficiency in all routine examinations.
11. Keep current with advances and changes in the field of Radiology.
12. Accurately obtain mandatory information such as a signed consent form, pregnancy information, iodine sensitivity, renal function, patient history, etc., which may have an impact on the current examination.
13. Properly mark, label, develop, and prepare images for Radiologists.
14. This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

HOSPITAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:

1. Attend facility and department meetings.
2. Participate in fire and disaster drills.
3. Follow the department dress code.
4. Wear name badge so visible at all times while working.
5. Be to work on time and when scheduled.
6. Dependability.
7. Follow the time clock procedures (clock in and out properly).
8. Follow facility safety policies.
9. Follow infection control policies.
10. Follow facility confidentiality policy.
11. Follow facility HIPAA and Corporate Compliance policy.
12. Through approved workshops and in-services, improve skills and job knowledge.
13. Follow personnel policies as stated in the Employee Handbook.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Must be a graduate of an accredited program in radiologic technology and possess a valid license or be a Licensed Radiologic Technologist from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.
2. Experience preferred but not required.

KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE:

1. Ability to communicate well with patients, employees, physician’s etc.
2. Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with peers and employees.
3. Must be able to handle confidential information successfully.
4. Ability to work with people under all conditions.
5. Ability to handle stress.
6. Ability to carry out policies and procedures as outlined.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Eye/Hand, Eye/Foot, Hand/Foot Coordination.
2. Normal eyesight, with or without corrective lenses.
3. Normal hearing, with or without hearing aides.
4. Motor coordination and manual dexterity.
5. The ability to bend, stoop, crawl, kneel.
6. The ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Various lighting conditions throughout the department.
2. Prolonged amount of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day,
3. Work with people under all conditions.
4. Meet and talk with a wide variety of employees, visitors, and patients.
5. Close visual work.
6. May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.
7. Lifts and supports weights of 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 50-100 pounds of force occasionally; could be subject to strains.
8. Works under emergency situations.
9. Responsible for 24-hour call.
10. Wears protective gowns and aprons.
11. Reaches for, pushes, pulls and lifts x-ray equipment.
12. Electrical and radiation energy hazards are present.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Be aware of and cooperate with the mission of Gove County Medical Center.
2. Maintain good interpersonal relationships with personnel of other departments, public, physicians, patients/residents, and promote positive guest relations.
3. Demonstrate the ability and willingness to provide support to Department Managers, Supervisors, and coworkers in a team oriented manner.
4. Demonstrate a respectful and caring attitude through verbal and non-verbal behavior.
5. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to contribute an effort to cross department boundaries to ensure quality and efficient service.

MISSION STATEMENT

Gove County Medical Center is committed to providing exceptional healthcare services delivered in a spirit of compassionate care.

VISION STATEMENT

Gove County Medical Center will be a prominent healthcare provider in northwest Kansas, offering services which encompass the complete life cycle of our patients, residents, and their loved ones.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Be aware of and cooperate with the mission of Gove County Medical Center.
2. Maintain good interpersonal relationships with personnel of other departments, public, physicians, patients/residents, and promote positive guest relations.
3. Demonstrate the ability and willingness to provide support to Department Managers, Supervisors, and coworkers in a team oriented manner.
4. Demonstrate a respectful and caring attitude through verbal and non-verbal behavior.
5. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to contribute an effort to cross department boundaries to ensure quality and efficient service.

MISSION STATEMENT

Gove County Medical Center is committed to providing exceptional healthcare services delivered in a spirit of compassionate care.

VISION STATEMENT

Gove County Medical Center will be a prominent healthcare provider in northwest Kansas, offering services which encompass the complete life cycle of our patients, residents, and their loved ones.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Be aware of and cooperate with the mission of Gove County Medical Center.
2. Maintain good interpersonal relationships with personnel of other departments, public, physicians, patients/residents, and promote positive guest relations.
3. Demonstrate the ability and willingness to provide support to Department Managers, Supervisors, and coworkers in a team oriented manner.
4. Demonstrate a respectful and caring attitude through verbal and non-verbal behavior.
5. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to contribute an effort to cross department boundaries to ensure quality and efficient service.

MISSION STATEMENT

Gove County Medical Center is committed to providing exceptional healthcare services delivered in a spirit of compassionate care.

VISION STATEMENT

Gove County Medical Center will be a prominent healthcare provider in northwest Kansas, offering services which encompass the complete life cycle of our patients, residents, and their loved ones.

We are currently accepting applications for a full time LPN or RN for The Allergy Clinic of Western Kansas. Ideal candidates will be friendly, outgoing professionals with great people skills. Must be a team player with a passion for patient care and possess solid clinical skills. Experience a plus, but will train the right individual, & all specialty-specific training will be provided. 

Qualifications: Current Kansas nursing license, Self-motivated, Dependable, Quick learner with attention to details

Nex-Tech Wireless is looking for an energetic career driven sales person who is ready to jump in and hit the ground running!  This position requires you to work in a retail setting with an opportunity to earn over $50,000 annually!

As a Retail Sales Associate you will promote and sell Nex-Tech Wireless products and services to new and existing customers and contact existing customers for suggestive selling opportunities.  This person will also participate in promotional sign-up events as well as community events sponsored by the company. 

Other duties also include assist in meeting monthly store and individual quotas, activate new service, service upgrades, feature and accessory sales, and maintaining store appearance.  You will also be required to maintain monthly follow-ups and customer relations.

MUST BE ORGANIZED AND TASK ORIENTED!

Requirements:
High school diploma or the equivalent.
One year of customer service, telephone sales, or equivalent work experience.  
This position will require working evenings and weekends.

We offer:
A Fun Work Environment!
Opportunity for Monthly Commission!
A Path for Advancement and Growth!
Competitive Pay
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
PTO Leave
Employee Discounts