Lucas County Health Center

Type            Full Time Location     Chariton, IA Contact     Stephanie Bear Email          sbear@lchcia.com Phone        641-774-3216 Description: Provides Assistance to the Human Resources Director in the day-to-day operations of the department including maintaining schedules, organizing data, and completing general clerical functions. Assists with organizing new employee training, wellness events and functions. May also assist with other educational programs. Creates and maintains a positive, efficient, professional atmosphere. With minimum supervision; performs all aspects of payroll processing functions (including timekeeping system) according to established policies and procedures. Demonstrates a positive and professional manner Days and Shifts: Monday – Friday 6:00am-2:30pm or 8:00am-4:30pm Department: Human Resources Requirements

Department: Medical Clinic Days and Shifts: Full-time position Works 32-40 hours per week Monday through Friday7:00am-7:00pm (hours will vary) Weekend rotation: Approximately every 4th or 5th weekend Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm and Sunday 11:00am-3:00pm Description: Assists Physician, Physician’s Assistant, or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in providing patient care  as directed Relates effectively with other clinic staff for continuity of care Maintains satisfactory relations with other departments of Health Center Participates in all phases of education, maintenance of records, and upgrading of policies, procedures, and skills Facilitates a friendly, efficient, professional atmosphere within the office Assists in the operations of the clinic as directed and maintains the clinic in a proficient and efficient manner. Requirements

Department: Emergency Department Days and Shifts: Full-time position Works 36 hours and paid for 40 Three 12-hour shifts per week from 6 PM – 6 AM On-call opposite 12 hours worked Works every sixth weekend Saturday and Sunday from 6 PM – 6 AM Description: Acts as a first-unit ambulance response person Performs requested functions in emergency room, lab and respiratory care procedures Participates in second unit call, as well as other duties as assigned Requirements

Department: Surgery Days and Shifts: Full-time position Monday – Friday from 7 AM – 3:30 PM Description: Supervises and directs nursing care and all related activities of the Operating Room, Recovery Room, and Central Supply according to the policies and procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the hospital and department Responsibilities include aspects of environmental control, personnel, medical staff assistance, materials and equipment, and administrative duties Coordinates Operating Room activities with other departments and is accountable to the Administrator for the professional performance and management of the Surgical Department Requirements

Department: Ambulance/Emergency Department Days and Shifts: Varied days/shifts as needed 6 AM – 6:30 PM or 6 PM – 6:30 AM Required: Orientation of 10 shifts in first 6 weeks Description: Acts as first unit ambulance response person in addition to performing requested functions in emergency room Participates in second unit call, as well as other duties as assigned Requirements

Department: Respiratory Therapy Days and Shifts: Works 32 to 40 hours per week Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, varied Description: Responsible for providing all cardiopulmonary care to patients of all ages following established standards and practices Perform patient assessment and intervention in accordance with the level of training received during orientation Competent to provide care to patients in the following categories: newborn, infants, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics Work with patients of all ages and in many different care settings Provide care for patients with heart and lung disorders Work with providers and nurses as a team to provide quality health care for our patients Perform procedures that are both diagnostic and therapeutic Requirements

Department: Physical Therapy Days and Shifts: Full-time position Varied days and hours As needed for high school game coverage including days, evenings, and some weekends Description: Provide athletic training services in accordance with established facility and departmental policies and procedures Requirements

Department: Physical Therapy Days and Shifts: Mainly Monday – Friday from 8 AM – 4:30 PM Potential for occasional Saturday, short duration hours Description: Provide physical therapy modalities and treatments in accordance with established facility and departmental policies and procedures Maintain the highest degree of quality patient care at all times Requirements

Department: Med/Surg Days and Shifts: Works varied nights from 6 PM – 6:30 AM Works 36 hours, paid for 40 hours Works every 3rd Friday and Saturday from 6 PM – 6:30 AM On-call one 12-hour shift every other week Description: Under limited supervision, plans, directs, and evaluates total nursing care and functions in one unit on a particular shift, including functioning in Charge Nurse role Responsible for orientation, training, and management of personnel Relates effectively with other shifts for continuity of care Maintains satisfactory relations with other departments Participates in all phases of education, maintenance of records, and upgrading of policies, procedures, and skills. Requirements

Department: Emergency Room Days and Shifts: Works 5 out of 6 weekends from 6 PM – 6:30 AM (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Works 36 hours and paid for 40 No Call Description: Under limited supervision, plans, directs, and evaluates total nursing care and functions in one unit on a particular shift, including functioning in Charge Nurse role Responsible for orientation, training, and management of personnel Relates effectively with other shifts for continuity of care; maintains satisfactory relations with other departments Participates in all phases of education, maintenance of records, and upgrading of policies, procedures, and skills. Requirements

Department: Physical Therapy Days and Shifts: Monday – Friday from 8 AM – 4:30 PM, varied hours No weekends No call Description: Provide evaluation consultation, and treatment of patients with speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallowing deficits Provides on-going speech/language therapy to patients of diverse ages and their families. Requirements

Department: Nutritional Services Days and Shifts: Varied days from 11 AM – 7:30 PM, as needed Description: Prepares and cooks meals for patients, employees and visitors using established recipes, formulas, and menu cycles Confers with Nutritional Services Manager or Dietitian regarding food needs, modified diets, menu changes, etc. Operates commercial and large-scale cooking equipment and appliances Requirements

Department: Laboratory Days and Shifts: Mainly Monday – Thursday from 6:30 PM – 5 AM Description: Performs clinical laboratory procedures, quality assurance, and instrument maintenance Maintains cooperative working relationships with intradepartmental and interdepartmental personnel Performs variety of general laboratory tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease Performs routine and special laboratory tests in accordance with requisition of physician, may perform clinical tests in any one or combination of areas of specialization Requirements

Department: Physical Therapy Days and Shifts: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 AM – 4:30 PM Description: Responsible for providing physical therapy modalities and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care at all times Requirements

Department: Medical Clinic Days and Shifts: Full-time position Monday 7:00am-5:00pm Tuesday and Thursday 7:00am-7:00pm.  Hours may vary. Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm Sunday 11:00am-3:00pm Will work 5 out of 6 weekends Description: Assists Physician, Physician’s Assistant, or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in providing patient care  as directed Relates effectively with other clinic staff for continuity of care Maintains satisfactory relations with other departments of Health Center Participates in all phases of education, maintenance of records, and upgrading of policies, procedures, and skills Facilitates a friendly, efficient, professional atmosphere within the office Assists in the operations of the clinic as directed and maintains the clinic in a proficient and efficient manner. Requirements

Department: Med/Surg Days and Shifts: Varied days from 6 AM – 6:30 PM or 6 PM – 6:30 AM Description: Under limited supervision, plans, directs, and evaluates total nursing care and functions in one unit on a particular shift, including functioning in Charge Nurse role Responsible for orientation, training, and management of personnel Relates effectively with other shifts for continuity of care; maintains satisfactory relations with other departments Participates in all phases of education, maintenance of records, and upgrading of policies, procedures, and skills Requirements