Chief Clinical Officer
Buena Vista Regional Medical Ctr Job In Storm Lake, IA
Responsible for the organization and administration Clinical Departments in a manner consistent with the philosophy of the hospital and the standards of patient care. Collaborates with the administrative team to define and achieve the goals and objectives of the hospital in concert with the Mission, Vision and Values of Buena Vista Regional Medical Center. Provides authority and accountability for and coordination of the nurse executive functions. Must have a current Iowa RN license and previous management experience.
Fitness Specialist
Buena Vista Regional Medical Ctr Job In Storm Lake, IA
Instructs clients in proper resistance training techniques; assists clients with setting up individual exercise programs based on clients' fitness goals; performs and/or assists with fitness assessments; and researches & responds to clients' health related concerns; assists with facility program development; and provides front desk worker relief.
Registered Nurse (RN), Occupational Medicine Clinic - Full Time (Days)
Ottumwa, IA Job
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Ottumwa Regional Health Center provides a wide range of health services, including emergency medicine, critical care services, medical/surgical, acute rehabilitation, obstetrics, and pediatrics, as well as specialty services such as cardiac catheterization, diagnostic and therapeutic radiological services, wound care, pain clinic, sleep lab, pathology, and so much more.
Where We Are:
Ottumwa is a center for “cultural and commercial development” known for its low cost of living, abundant recreation and entertainment, and outstanding education and healthcare facilities. You'll find something new and exciting to do every day in Ottumwa where there is always a new adventure awaiting on the other side of the bridge.
Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
And much more…
Position Summary:
Provides direct and indirect patient care in the clinic setting. Provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility and responsibility indicative of professional expectation with a minimum of supervision. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with providers about changes in patient's status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ability to organize, coordinate and evaluate patient information
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to be flexible and function under stressful situations
Ability to train and mentor new staff members
Perform Urine Drug Screens and DOT Urine Drug Screens
Perform Audiology Exams
Perform Vision Tests (Snellen and Ishihara Test)
Perform PFT's
Perform Mask Fit Tests and Training
Perform and Train Donning and Doffing PPE
Perform Employee Chart Audits
Complete Workers' Comp Referrals
Complete Workers' Comp Authorizations
EDUCATION
High school graduate or equivalent
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
EXPERIENCE
2 to 3 years medical experience in a physician's office or equivalent in combination of training or experience preferred
Occupational Health experience preferred
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE
Current RN License within the state of Iowa
Current BCLS certification
Executive Assistant to CEO
Cherokee, IA Job
Reports to CEO Anticipated Schedule: Full-Time As an administration secretary in a hospital, you will be tasked with providing support to the hospital administrators and acting as a face of the administration to members of the public who want to contact them. Your duties may vary from day-to-day depending on the needs of the hospital administration. Duties also include coordinating all aspects of the credentialing, recredentialing and insurance credentialing processes for practitioners practicing within Cherokee Regional Medical Center. Provides integral support to healthcare operations by enabling timely onboarding of healthcare providers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Serves as the bridge between hospital administration members and the public.
* Handles incoming phone calls, including screening calls, taking messages and keeping superiors aware of any important calls.
* Positively represents administrators and the hospital as a whole over the phone and in person.
* Schedules appointments for administrators and assists in managing calendars.
* Preparse any needed reports, agendas, and documents for meetings. This may include taking meeting minutes.
* Displays exemplary customer service skills and helps hospital patients, employees and visitors to the best of your ability.
* Acts in a manner that is consistent with the hospital's goals and values.
* Handles sensitive medical information .
* Files documents, enters data and maintains databases.
* Acts as backup for other Administrative Assistant and supports credentialing process.
* Supports the Marketing Department in administrative functions including processing invoices, database management, communication creation and distribution and general office support.
* Supports the Education Department as the Systems Administrator for Relias Learning Management System including configuration, data management, content management and reporting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
* Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
* Preferred: Prior experience in office administration and credentialing/insurance credentialing experience preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills including, letters, memos and emails.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Exemplary writing skills and advanced telephone etiquette.
* Ability to present a professional, poised face to the public.
* Ability to handle important data and maintain a high level of accuracy.
* Very good organization and multitasking skills.
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Ability to organize and prioritize work and manage multiple priorities.
* Reliability and dependability.
* Knowledge and understanding of the credentialing process.
* Knowledge and understanding of the insurance credentialing enrollment process for physicians.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with providers, management, staff, and contacts outside the organization.
* Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access) and internet resources.
Join our team of committed and caring professionals. The over 400 employees of Cherokee Regional provide seamless, quality care to our communities. Enjoy competitive wage and benefits offered include: paid time off, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short term and long term disability, retirement program, tuition assistance, flex spending, EAP, free Fitness Center membership, health and wellness program.
Maintenance Helper- Temporary
Cherokee, IA Job
JOB TITLE: Summer Maintenance Helper REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager Looking for a motivated candidate who is available during the summer months. Ideal candidate would be available during the day for up to eight hours a day with the ability to work in the heat.
POSITION SUMMARY: Assist facilities Mechanics with repairs and preventive maintenance.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Clean windows, lawn/landscape care, minor carpentry duties, assist with plumbing duties, ability to climb and work of ladders, replace ceiling title and other duties as assigned.
Housekeeper/Laundry Part-Time
Marcus, IA Job
Housekeeper/Laundry Reports to: Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor Maintains facilities in a clean, sanitary, orderly, and attractive condition to provide a suitable environment for patient care and staff work. Performs a variety of housekeeping duties that may include dusting, washing, and disinfecting furniture, fixtures, and equipment; sweeping, mopping, waxing, and buffing floors; gathering and disposing of refuse; arranging furniture; and performing similar tasks.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: 12 to 16 hours weekly, Every other weekend rotation
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Environmental services (EVS) personnel have the shared responsibility with infection prevention to help stop healthcare -associated infections (HAIs) from spreading by working with colleagues, prioritizing areas that pose immediate safety risks, and following guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting.
* Uses appropriate cleaning supplies and chemicals according to departmental procedures.
* Cleans and prepares resident rooms, beds, stretchers, other assigned areas in a timely and efficient manner.
* Uses safe and proper cleaning procedures.
* Maintains assigned area in a neat, clean and sanitary condition.
* Complete daily reports and paperwork as assigned.
* Cleans up after accidents or abnormal spills when asked to do so (this may be anywhere in the building).
* Cleans assigned area(s) according to procedure to meet established infection control, sanitation and safety guidelines.
* Replenishes linen and other supplies i.e., paper towels, trash bags, toilet tissue, etc. in the assigned area(s).
* Replenishes supplies on housekeeping carts or in assigned areas to prepare the work area for the next service period.
* Removes linen and trash from patient rooms, lobbies, bathrooms, stairwells, and other common areas of the facility.
* Cleans bathrooms and toilets, cleaning furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating and cooling units, scrubbing floors and walls, replacing supplies, and performing other general tasks related to sanitation and hygiene.
* Cleans clinical and non-clinical areas of the facility in accordance with departmental and facility policy
Education:
* Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent
License/Registration/Certification:
* N/A
Experience:
* Preferred: Previous housekeeping
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Ability to adapt to flexible work schedules and frequent interruptions.
* Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines on daily work.
* Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Skill in managing one's own time and/or the time of others.
* Ability to perform repetitive work, or to continuously perform the same work, according to set procedure, sequence, or pace.
* Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
* Knowledge of cleaning techniques and procedures.
Behavioral Health Services Counselor - Therapist - Spencer Hospital
Spencer, IA Job
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Spencer Hospital is proud to employ highly skilled and caring staff members. We offer competitive salaries and benefits as well as a pleasant work environment.
Position Highlights
Spencer Hospital is a rural hospital located in northwest Iowa employing over 500+ employees. Positions at Spencer Hospital are not affiliated with Avera; however, we collaborate to provide services to the communities we serve. Employment offers, if accepted, are exclusively with Spencer Hospital.
Responsibilities:
This position will provide direct counseling services including assessment, treatment, interventions and recommendations to facilitate movement through the continuum of care to patients and their families
Participate in and provide the counselor perspective to interdisciplinary activities
Provide therapy treatment, individually or in groups, to patients, clients, and their families with complex emotional or social problems
Assume basic consultation, supervisory, teaching, research, and program development in this assignment
Contributes to the counseling profession, building on counseling education and experience to enhance department initiatives and patient experience
Requirements:
Masters level degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field, from an accredited college or university is required
Current license in the state(s) of practice required
An independent license to practice Social Work (LISW), Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Marriage and Family Counselor (LMFT) in Iowa is required
2 years experience in individual and group therapy including DBT, CBT preferred
CPI and BLS preferred - onsite training provided
Job Schedule:
60-80 hours a pay period
8a-5p
Full-time benefit eligible
The schedule may fluctuate based upon the needs of the department
Spencer Hospital offers competitive wages, affordable insurance, IPERS retirement, in-house education, paid time off, family gym membership and so much more!
Please contact Spencer Hospital Human Resources for any questions at ************ or email **********************.
Learn more about Spencer Hospital: spencerhospital.org
Travel Dialysis Nurse - $2,019 per week
Spencer, IA Job
Certification Details
BLS
ACLS
Job Details
In need of an experienced Chronic Outpatient Dialysis RN, LPN or Certified Renal Tech.
Dialysis services are provided at the Warner Dialysis Center of Spencer and Warner Dialysis Center of Spirit Lake to patients throughout the region who need this life-sustaining care close to home.
Responsibilities: Provide life-saving service for patients with end-stage kidney disease. Each Nurse will treat up to 6 patients per day. As a dialysis nurse you will monitor, medicate, educate, and support patients throughout their dialysis treatments with specialized knowledge and skills.
Job Requirements
Minimum of 1 year Dialysis experience
IA RN License or compact or IA LPN or Certified Renal Tech
BLS
ACLS
Schedule Information
12 hour day shifts on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Holidays that fall on Monday, Wednesday or Fridays
Schedule subject to change based on department needs
Emergency Department Provider (Physician/ARNP/PA)
Cherokee, IA Job
PART TIME EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PHYSCIAN, PA or ARNP Work 48 hours every 2-week pay period Join our team of committed and caring professionals. The over 400 employees of Cherokee Regional provide seamless, quality care to our communities. Enjoy competitive wages and benefits including a generous amount of paid time off, continuing education benefits, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short term and long term disability, a retirement program, tuition assistance, flex spending, EAP, and health and wellness programs.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Emergency Department Provider's chief responsibilities include treating patients with life-threatening illnesses, establishing effective patient care plans, and referring patients to the appropriate specialists. To excel in this highly stressful environment, the ideal candidate should have superb communication and interpersonal abilities, with excellent judgment skills. The Emergency Department Provider diagnoses, treats, and manages patients' conditions, develops and implements treatment plans for patients, and evaluates patients' response to treatment. This position requires a high level of professional collaboration in urgent situations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
* Physician - Required: Medical Degree (MD, DO) , Emergency Medicine training, Family Practice Residency training
* Physician Assistant - Required: Graduate of physician assistants program which has been accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, or its successor
* Nurse Practitioner - Required: Graduation from an accredited graduate or postgraduate nurse practitioner program as a certified nurse practitioner
License/Registration/Certification:
* Physician - Required: IA Physician's Medical License, DEA Certificate. BLS, ALTS, NRP and PALS certified. Board certified.
* Physician Assistant - Required: IA Physician's Assistant License, DEA Certificate. BLS, ALTS, NRP and PALS certified.
* Nurse Practitioner - Required: Current RN licensure in the State of Iowa. IA Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner's License, DEA Certificate. BLS, ALTS, NRP and PALS certified.
Experience:
* Required: Familiar with Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* In-depth knowledge of current medical treatments and procedures.
* Great attention to detail with excellent analytical skills.
* Ability to think and act quickly in a stressful environment.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Excellent leadership and decision-making skills.
* Highly developed problem-solving skills.
* Ability to adapt to flexible work schedules and frequent interruptions.
* Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines on daily work.
* Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Assesses patients who enter the emergency room and diagnoses a variety of conditions, including injuries, illnesses, and oversees emergency recovery.
* Evaluates the medical history of patients.
* Requests the appropriate medical tests and based on them, follows a treatment plan.
* Orders or executes various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on a patient's condition.
* Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses conditions of patients.
* Develops effective patient care plans.
* Conducts follow-up visits to monitor the patient's condition
* Administers or prescribes treatments.
* Implements procedures for infection control and waste management, and assures compliance with EMTALA, OSHA, EPA, and CDC.
* Discusses any possible side effects to medication or immunization with patients.
* Refers patients to appropriate specialists.
* Coordinates with different departments to ensure patients receive the necessary treatment.
* Ensures that patients are stable before transferring them to the proper department or higher level of care for further evaluation.
* Promotes health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
* Provides patient instruction and advice on prevention, self-care, follow-up care, and instructions for discharge and any relevant paperwork.
* Maintains patients' medical records.
* Attends and participates in department meetings, medical staff meetings and continuing education.
Human Resources Manager
Cherokee, IA Job
Join our team of committed and caring professionals. The over 400 employees of Cherokee Regional provide seamless, quality care to our communities. Enjoy competitive wages and benefits including a generous amount of paid time off, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short term and long term disability, a retirement program, tuition assistance, flex spending, EAP, and health and wellness programs.
POSITION SUMMARY: As an HR Manager at Cherokee Regional Medical Center, your role will be far from one-dimensional. You'll undertake a wide range of HR tasks and serve as a key business partner to Department Managers as they build, train, engage and retain their teams. As a service-focused leader, you will act as the main point of contact for employees' queries on HR-related topics and provide a proactive, employee-led approach to resolving workplace challenges. This position plays an indispensable part in establishing, supporting and influencing the positive work culture at Cherokee Regional.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
* Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, business, communications, or similar field
License/Registration/Certification:
* Preferred: HR certification
Experience:
* Preferred: 2+ years of HR Generalist or Manager experience
* Preferred: Previous payroll administration experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Attention to detail in an environment that has frequent interruptions
* Able to balance and adjust priorities based on organizational needs
* Strong customer service skills - responsive to requests
* Highest levels of confidentiality are required
* Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures
* Good knowledge of employment/labor laws
* Outstanding knowledge of MS Office; HRIS systems will be a plus
* Excellent communication, conflict management and people skills
* Aptitude in problem-solving
* Desire to work as a team with a results driven approach
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Leads talent acquisition and recruitment processes.
* Ensures accurate, timely and thorough employee on-boarding.
* Supports administration of compensation and benefit plans.
* Conducts employee onboarding and helps organize training and development initiatives.
* Provides support to employees in various HR-related topics such as leaves and compensation and resolve any issues that may arise.
* Leads employee engagement activities.
* Promotes HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace
* .Enhances job satisfaction by resolving issues promptly, applying new perks and benefits and organizing team building activities.
* Investigates employee issues and conflicts and brings them to resolution.
* Conducts HRIS administration and audits ensuring compliance, comprehensive data entry, data integrity, and ongoing, accurate reporting.
* Assists with HRIS development, implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
* Administers workers compensation program.
* Offboards employees for resignations and terminations.
* Assists in development and implementation of human resource policies.
* Undertakes tasks around performance management.
* Organizes employee performance reviews.
* Gathers and analyzes data with useful HR metrics, like time to hire and employee turnover rates.
* Maintains employee files and records in electronic and paper form.
* Ensures compliance with human resource, labor and payroll related regulations.
Clinic Receptionist- Sutherland, IA
Cherokee, IA Job
Clinic Receptionist- Sutherland Reports to: Patient Access Manager ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: 32 to 40 hours weekly, 8 Hours shifts SITION SUMMARY: The clinic receptionist performs clerical, receptionist and scheduling duties, as well as provides assistance with the staff of CRC with the overall functioning of the clinic. Candidate embodies the Cherokee Regional Medical Center i-CARE standard of integrity, compassion, accountability, resourcefulness and engagement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Welcomes and greets all patients and visitors, in person or over the phone.
* Answers the phone while maintaining a polite, consistent phone manner using proper telephone etiquette.
* Checks in patients for appointments.
* Registers new patients, providing them with registration forms and instructions as needed.
* Verifies and updates existing patient demographics each visit by collecting detailed patient information including personal and insurance information
* Schedules patient appointments according to guidelines.
* Assists with the collection of copays and other account payments.
* Creates and sends patient letters
* Assists with scanning or filing of documentation in patient charts as needed.
* Receives, faxes or distributes information to the desired patient or correspondent, including internal departments of the hospital.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
* Required: High school graduation or equivalent
Experience:
* Preferred: Experience in a medical office
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Knowledge of office practices.
* Skill in the operation of office equipment including, but not limited to, phones, fax machines and computers
* Ability to type and complete data entry in an electronic health record with high attention to detail and minimal errors.
* Ability to multitask.
* Ability to problem-solve.
* Ability to communicate and interact effectively with members of the public providing excellent Customer Service
* Ability to adapt to flexible work schedules and frequent interruptions
* Ability to work in any clinic location
* Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
* Ability to work evenings and Saturdays as needed.
Join our team of committed and caring professionals. The over 400 employees of Cherokee Regional provide seamless, quality care to our communities. Enjoy competitive wage and benefits offered include: paid time off, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short term and long term disability, retirement program, tuition assistance, flex spending, EAP, free Fitness Center membership, health and wellness program.
Patient Registration Supervisor - Clinics
Cherokee, IA Job
Reports to Clinic Director Anticipated Schedule: 36-40 Hours/Week. M-F with 1:8 Saturdays 7AM-1PM The Clerical Supervisor performs clerical, receptionist and scheduling duties, as well as provides the leadership expertise to ensure patients receive high quality, efficient customer service through the accessing and scheduling of patient services in the clinic. The position organizes the work processes to optimize clerical and operational efficiencies and leads clerical staff to maximize team building, resolving conflicts, and providing excellent customer service. Candidate embodies the Cherokee Regional Medical Center i-CARE standard of integrity, compassion, accountability, resourcefulness and engagement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Plans, coordinates, supervises and coaches day to day clinic operations related to reception.
* Schedules staff and makes arrangements for staff absences.
* Reports staffing or performance issues to the Clinic Director and participates in resolution.
* Evaluates activities and directs personnel to ensure safe patient care, effective staff relations, efficiency of service and positive patient experience.
* Provides leadership and direction in accordance with CRC goals and objectives.
* Assists with the hiring, orientation, training, evaluation and development of personnel.
* Assists Clinic Director with unit staff meetings regularly, in collaboration with the leadership team.
* Encourages teamwork and fosters mutual, respectful cooperative working relationships.
* Resolves issues or problems in a direct and open manner, following policies and procedures of the organization.
* Proactively manages patient, staff or visitor requests, concerns, and/or complaints, working towards resolution, collaborating with the Clinic Director and/or senior leadership when necessary.
* Performs clerical, receptionist and scheduling duties.
* Orders supplies.
* Maintains a schedule of provider meetings.
* Assists with Quality Improvement opportunities
Education
* Required: High school graduation or equivalent
Experience:
* Preferred: Experience in a medical office
* Preferred: Previous supervisory experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
* Ability to train and supervise others.
* Organizational skills in managing projects simultaneously while maintaining a satisfactory work environment.
* Knowledge of office practices.
* Skill in the operation of office equipment including, but not limited to, phones, fax machines and computers.
* Ability to type and complete data entry in an electronic health record with high attention to detail and minimal errors.
* Ability to multitask.
* Ability to problem-solve.
* Ability to communicate and interact effectively with members of the public providing excellent customer service.
* Ability to adapt to flexible work schedules and frequent interruptions.
* Ability to work in any clinic location.
* Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule to cover staff absences as needed.
* Ability to work evenings and Saturdays as needed.
* Ability to be a SuperUser in EPIC
Join our team of committed and caring professionals. The over 400 employees of Cherokee Regional provide seamless, quality care to our communities. Enjoy competitive wage and benefits offered include: paid time off, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short term and long term disability, retirement program, tuition assistance, flex spending, EAP, free Fitness Center membership, health and wellness program.
CNA Med Surg-PRN
Buena Vista Regional Medical Ctr Job In Storm Lake, IA
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Patient Access Representative Full-Time Days
Cherokee, IA Job
Patient Access Representative - Admitting Reports to: Patient Access Manager Provide great customer service with a friendly, helpful disposition for all people entering Cherokee Regional Medical Center. Efficiently and accurately collect demographic and financial information from all patients following appropriate regulatory guidelines. Obtain the appropriate signatures from registered patients and provide them with the required information regarding their rights and responsibilities, financial assistance and other regulated information.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: 36 hours weekly, three 12-hour shifts, 6am to 6pm, every third weekend rotation (potential on call schedule)
Education:
* Required: High school diploma or GED.
Experience:
* Customer service experience within an office setting. Preferred: Experience in a medical setting
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Knowledge of office procedures and of spelling, grammar and punctuation
* Skill in typing and data entry with minimal errors
* Ability to to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
* Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
* Ability to operate a personal computer with a general understanding of application software and an understanding of the Internet
* Ability to learn organization-specific software
* Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Provides a friendly, welcoming and helpful atmosphere
* Interviews patients to obtain reason for visit, demographic information and insurance information
* Answers incoming calls on the main phone line, appropriately answering caller questions or transferring the call to the proper department
* Completes other clerical duties to process admission paperwork
* Completes scanning functions daily
Join our team of committed and caring professionals. The over 400 employees of Cherokee Regional provide seamless, quality care to our communities. Enjoy competitive wage and benefits offered include: paid time off, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short term and long term disability, retirement program, tuition assistance, flex spending, EAP, free Fitness Center membership, health and wellness program.
Ultrasound Technologist - Spencer Hospital
Spencer, IA Job
Worker Type:
PRN
Work Shift:
Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)
Spencer Hospital is proud to employ highly skilled and caring staff members. We offer competitive salaries and benefits as well as a pleasant work environment.
Position Highlights
Spencer Hospital is a rural hospital located in northwest Iowa employing over 500+ employees. Positions at Spencer Hospital are not affiliated with Avera; however, we collaborate to provide services to the communities we serve. Employment offers, if accepted, are exclusively with Spencer Hospital.
Ideal candidate would be in the surrounding area of Spencer and Spirit Lake with a 30 minute on-call response time for both Spencer Hospital and Lakes Regional Hospital. This position is staff by Spencer Hospital and will share call duties with Lakes Regional.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the operation of diagnostic ultrasound equipment to perform diagnostic procedures at a technical level not requiring direct supervision, according to the medical direction of the radiologist
Must provide general assistance to the radiologist in interpreting films
The sonographer will adopt the missions of the Hospital and Radiology Department
Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics
Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure
Requirements:
Graduate from an approved school of Medical Sonography
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography or registry eligible
Registered sonographer with ARDMS
Schedule:
PRN availability for 9 hour variable day shifts - must be flexible
Scheduled on-call rotation for weekend nights and weekends
Rotating on-call holidays
The schedule may fluctuate based upon needs of the department
Spencer Hospital offers competitive wages, affordable insurance, IPERS retirement, in-house education, paid time off, family gym membership and so much more!
Please contact Spencer Hospital Human Resources for any questions at ************ or email **********************.
Learn more about Spencer Hospital: spencerhospital.org
Maintenance Mechanic
Marcus, IA Job
HCC Maintenance Mechanic REPORTS TO: Nursing Home Administrator Performs work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of an establishment in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting, minor lock repair, equipment inspection and assembly, life safety inspections , drain maintenance, carpentry, repairing electrical or mechanical equipment , installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment, moving equipment and furniture, and repairing buildings walls, floors, or stairs. Back-up van driver to take residents to their scheduled medical appointments. Has dotted line reporting responsibility to Cherokee Regional Maintenance Manager.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: 40 hours weekly, Full time
Education:
* Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
License/Registration/Certification:
* Required: Chauffeurs License
* Required: CPR Certification
* Preferred: Any applicable maintenance certifications
Experience:
* Required: 2+ years' experience in mechanical background
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Highly developed problem-solving skills.
* Ability to adapt to flexible work schedules and frequent interruptions.
* Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines on daily work and special projects.
* Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Ability to learn and use various community programs.
* Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
* Skill in managing one's own time and/or the time of others.
* Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends as necessary.
* Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time.
* Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
* Skill in the use of standard tools and equipment of the profession.
* Upon orientation, knowledge of all the Electro-mechanical systems of the hospital and its outbuildings.
* Knowledge of safety equipment to maintain systems and safety equipment used in health care facilities.
* Must have good computer skills
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Works from blueprints.
* Uses and maintains hand and power tools,
* Installs, inspects, and conducts preventive maintenance, routine maintenance and minor repairs mechanical and electrical equipment, communications systems, medical equipment, buildings, plumbing, sanitary, medical gasses, sprinkler system, and fire alarm systems.
* Completes preventive maintenance and conducts safety inspections.
* Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgements, and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned mechanical equipment.
* Understands, observes, and complies with all safety precautions and procedures of the department and the hospital
* Maintains operating and repair knowledge of current and new equipment. Repairs are made correctly and completely
* Performs assigned duties during fire, internal and external disasters, codes and drills.
* Participates in department training groups to advance skills and knowledge of equipment and buildings.
* Ensures that good relationships and communications are maintained with patients, visitors, and staff.
* Responds to urgent requests and resolves or elevates in a timely manner.
* Completes minor carpentry, painting, plastering, and electromechanical repairs.
* Keeps shop and mechanical rooms clean and free of unnecessary items.
* Utilizes logs and maintains all documents required in accordance to SOP's or required AHJ's.
Pharmacy Support Person-Main St. Pharmacy
Cherokee, IA Job
Pharmacy Support Person REPORTS TO: Pharmacy Manager (Retail) Assists the pharmacist and pharmacy technicians with delivering quality healthcare to patients/customers by providing prompt, friendly customer service. Will be the first point of contact for patients in the store and greet all customers with a friendly, helpful attitude. Completes assigned tasks efficiently and independently. Seeks out new opportunities to assist patients and coworkers with day-to-day operations.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: 30 to 40 hours weekly, 8 Hours shifts, Rotating Saturdays
Join our team of committed and caring professionals. The over 400 employees of Cherokee Regional provide seamless, quality care to our communities. Enjoy competitive wage and benefits offered include: paid time off, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short term and long term disability, retirement program, tuition assistance, flex spending, EAP, free Fitness Center membership, health and wellness program.
Education:
* Required: High School diploma or GED equivalent
Experience:
* Preferred: Experience in operating a cash register
License/Registration/Certification:
* Required: Valid Iowa drivers license
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, required.
* Skill in service orientation by actively looking for ways to help people.
* Highly developed problem-solving skills.
* Ability to communicate and interact effectively with members of the public.
* Ability to adapt to flexible work schedules and frequent interruptions.
* Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision.
* Ability to diffuse and respond effectively to situations involving intense pressures and/or unpredictable persons.
* Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
* Ability to engage patients and to create and enhance their connection to the organization.
* Ability to work effectively and patiently with patients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service by exhibiting care, concern and patience in all customer interactions.
* Arrives at work on time and remains on task.
* Serves as first point of contact with customers entering the store, in the drive-up, and on deliveries and will greet each patient upon arrival to the pharmacy.
* Makes every effort to learn customers by name and address them as such.
* Assists each patient at the POS station or drive-up and gather all requested prescription refills as able and complete the sale with the patient.
* Operates the cash register accurately and scans products and reports when items are not scanning properly. Counts down the registers daily and follows accurate money-handling policies and procedures.
* Reviews, comprehends, and communicates customer charge account statement information.
* Pays attention to all notes on prescriptions and follows directions accordingly.
* Notifies the pharmacist when a patient requires a consult.
* Complies with all state and federal pharmacy regulations.
* Maintains HIPAA compliance and adheres to privacy practices for our patient protected health information.
* Scans in all POS signature receipts and all delivery sheets.
* Bags and hangs prescription medications in Will Call in alphabetical order.
* Assists the pharmacy technicians with receiving and stocking of prescription and retail medication orders on the shelves.
* Assists with ordering, stocking and labeling of retail products.
* Answers the telephone promptly and provides friendly helpful service.
* Completes training on the ice cream shop and serves customers on demand.
* Trains on and maintains in store, all sanitary and cleaning regulations required by state and federal authorities in regards to safe food-handling.
* Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms, counter tops, workstations, floors, and all other areas of the pharmacy and retail store as necessary, including assisting the technicians in disposal of trash and shred daily.
* Assists the pharmacy technicians in ordering and inventory management processes, including processing of recalls and expired medication returns.
* Assists with other pharmacy and retail duties as assigned.
Surgery Nurse Manager
Cherokee, IA Job
Anticipated Schedule: Monday- Friday. 7:00 - 3:30. Evening and weekend call/callback to support the department and team. Competitive wage and benefits offered include: paid time off, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short term and long term disability, retirement program, tuition assistance, funeral leave, jury duty, flex spending, EAP, health and wellness program.
POSITION SUMMARY: The nurse manager is responsible for the provision of high quality and cost effective patient care in fulfilling Cherokee Regional Medical Center's mission. The nurse manager is accountable for establishing productive work relationships with the medical staff, support department and is responsive to community needs. The nurse manager provides leadership by maintaining standards for clinical practice, ensuring the fulfillment of hospital goals and providing management expertise. The nurse manager is responsible for developing the patient care staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Participates in the development of policies, standards, and programs that support clinical practice and patient care management.
* Directs the cost effective utilization of financial, human, material and informational resources.
* Facilitates the personal and professional development of the patient care staff.
* Participates in the development of performance improvement opportunities that are cooperative with other departments and disciplines.
* Prepares capital and operating budgets for department/units. Meets approved operating expense budget or accounts for any variances. Works with other departments to assure cost savings for the hospital. Manages staff hours (regular, orientation and overtime hours) efficiently.
* Conducts regular staff meetings to communicate hospital and departmental issues. Develops and maintains accurate job descriptions and performance standards. Demonstrates skills in selecting and training new employees, evaluating, coaching and disciplining.
* Develops and implements an effective quality improvement program for the department that meets the requirements of the hospital quality improvement plan and other regulatory bodies.
* Primary responsibility is to ensure that each patient receives the highest quality and safest care possible.
* Assumes responsibility and demonstrates 24-hour accountability for quality and quantity of nursing care in the OR. This includes daily staffing of the OR 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. five days/week, and on-call coverage by two personnel from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. plus weekend 24-hour coverage.
* Assigns daily duties of staff to ensure best staff utilization.
* Establishes and maintains communications within the department and between departments of CRMC, Med Staff, and Administration.
* Maintains adequate supplies of anesthesia, surgical, and central supply stocks and medications.
* Coordinates agenda and activities of Surgical Case Review Committee.
* Provides an orientation program for new employees. This is to include policies and procedures, location of supplies, use of equipment, specialties, physician preferences, aseptic technique, etc. There is a specialized form to be completed for orientation to OR/PAR/CS.
* Compiles and reports monthly stats on number of patients, procedures, anesthetics, and PAR patients.
* Prepares monthly work schedule for OR/CS staff.
* Conducts yearly evaluation of all staff.
* Tallies and reconciles bi-monthly payroll for OR/CS staff.
* Keeps up-to-date on new innovations and improvements available for OR equipment, and informs surgeons of the same.
* Coordinates with Risk Management the QI system of follow-up of care received in the OR and the follow-up phone calls made to patients post-op.
Leadership Functions:
Builds a Strong Team:
* Selects, develops, and retains staff to accomplish department objectives while creating an environment where staff are engaged and satisfied.
* Communicates philosophy and objectives so there is a sound understanding of mission, values, vision, and acceptable methods to achieve goals.
* Establishes departmental objectives and goals with appropriate staff input, assuring alignment with Strategic Plan. Executes action plans to assure deployment of objectives and goals.
* Delegates meaningful responsibility and authority in order to efficiently get work done as well as stimulate and enhance career growth of others.
* Understands and utilizes Employee Engagement data to make improvements in the department.
* Holds consistent and effective department staff meetings, assuring that staff have the necessary information regarding department and organizational operations.
* Maintains position control, staff mix, and the scheduling process to achieve appropriate staffing levels to maximize department efficiency and maintain quality of care and service.
Builds a Competent Team:
* Builds a team that demonstrates the necessary technical capabilities and skills while actively pursuing the critical knowledge and personal growth to succeed in the role.
* Assures the establishment and maintenance of competency based orientation, ongoing competency validation, and continuing education programs for the department.
* Develops, revises, communicates and monitors application of all departmental policies.
* Makes prudent decisions, creates policies and procedures and provides managerial directions and leadership with minimum supervision by providing decisive support to the staff within the department and requires appropriate direction in managing the department.
* Conducts performance reviews on time, monitors performance trends, and initiates corrective action plans as necessary.
Builds Teamwork and Collaboration:
* Serves as a role model for others while performing responsibilities in a safe, effective, efficient, legal, and professional manner. Serves a resource for peers and subordinates.
* Initiates, facilitates and fosters the environment of the change process to improve quality and efficiency.
* Initiates own education, growth and development through training and development activities such as internal or external courses, seminars, on-the-job training, etc.
* Participates in professional activities inside or outside the organization, such as task forces, committees, participation in conferences, other professional recognition, or community service activities.
* Attends leadership meetings regularly and actively participates in such meetings.
* Demonstrates effective meeting skills by conducting and participating in meetings that are agenda driven, action oriented, and driven towards decisions that best serve the organization.
Builds a Safe Team:
* Instills importance with the team that Patient, Visitor and Employee Safety is the responsibility of every employee exercised through use of personal protective equipment and following safety rules, regulations, standards, and laws.
* Assures the establishment and maintenance of standards of care and standards of practice for the department.
* Applies and enforces policies consistently, accurately, and fairly.
Delivers Outstanding Patient/Customer Experience:
* Achieves Department Service Goals
* Communicates in a way that is empathic and compassionate, dedicated to connecting with people, reducing patient and family anxiety, and to earn people's trust, engagement, confidence, and partnership.
* Acts as a role model in flexibility when schedules need to be reworked or when coverage is needed to maintain quality levels of service and care.
* Utilizes patient/customer satisfaction data to make improvements in department(s) as appropriate.
* Makes decisions and operationalizes policies that support our primary focus of patient/customer needs.
* Creates an environment where staff are empowered to make decisions and operate in a manner that maintains our primary focus of patient/customer needs.
* Monitors customer/patient relations, resolves complaints, identifies and refers risk management concerns and initiates appropriate follow up to these issues.
Drives Quality Improvement:
* Achieves Quality Improvement Goals.
* Monitors and measures quality and safety outcomes to assure highest quality of care is being provided to our patients. Implements processes that support a culture of safety for staff and patients.
* Provides for the collection, analysis and maintenance of data as needed for quality, risk, DNV accreditation, DIA regulations, OSHA guidelines, as required by law or other regulation, or as identified by the organization.
* Promotes and maintains compliance with all state and federal laws, rules and regulations including, but not limited to DNV, DIA, CMS, OSHA, HCFA, etc.
* Participates in monthly, quarterly, and annual planning for department and organization.
* Collects appropriate data relative to department services and utilizes such data for planning and decision making.
* Ensures accurate data is recorded and reported to the organization.
* Proactively initiates improvements in their own department. Provides suggestions and recommendations for organization wide efforts when appropriate. Implements Lean management processes in the department.
Ensures Financial Responsibility:
* Achieves 2022 Financial Goals.
* Plans, develops, and manages capital, operating, and FTE budgets effectively. Analyzes and gathers data related to labor, supplies, and other line items.
* Proactively measures, assesses, and manages cost of services and department expenses.
* Operates assigned departments efficiently, utilizes financial data, and seeks outside comparative metrics as appropriate.
* Allocates organizational assets appropriately. Acts as a responsible steward of the resources with which we work including time, materials, supplies, equipment, and property. Provides suggestions for better utilization of facility assets.
Education:
* Required: ADN-RN
* Preferred: BSN degree
License/Registration/Certification:
* Required: Current RN licensure in the State of Iowa
* Required: Current BCLS, PALS, NRP and ACLS certification.
Experience:
* Preferred: 3+ years clinical experience
* Preferred: Previous management experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Sound background in basic principles and procedures in-patient care and demonstrated ability to provide safe and effective care to patients.
* Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with people.
* Demonstrates a strong knowledge base in specific area(s) of clinical practice.
* Demonstrates expertise in leadership and management skills.
Billing Representative
Buena Vista Regional Medical Ctr Job In Storm Lake, IA
Full time. Self-motivated and organized individual needed for business office billing dept. Knowledge of hospital UB and physician billing desired. CPT/HCPC, medical coding and terminology, collections, cash receipting experience a plus. Good Communication, customer service and computer skills required.
CT/Radiology Technologist - Spencer Hospital
Spencer, IA Job
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)
Spencer Hospital is proud to employ highly skilled and caring staff members. We offer competitive salaries and benefits as well as a pleasant work environment.
Position Highlights
Spencer Hospital is a rural hospital located in northwest Iowa employing over 500+ employees. Positions at Spencer Hospital are not affiliated with Avera; however, we collaborate to provide services to the communities we serve. Employment offers, if accepted, are exclusively with Spencer Hospital.
Full-time benefit eligible. Learn all about Spencer Hospital's Diagnostic Imaging here: ************************************************************************************************
Responsibilities:
Performs radiographic and CT procedures producing images for the interpretation by; or at least request of a licensed practitioner
Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics
Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure
Requirements:
Graduation from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology, either college affiliated or hospital trained.
American Registry of Radiographic Technologists (ARRT)
State of Iowa to practice and administer radiation
Board Certified in CT
Willing to cross train in mammography is preferred
Schedule:
64 hours per pay period
8 hour variable shifts
Scheduled evening and call coverage
In addition scheduled as available/needed
The schedule may fluctuate based upon needs of the department
Spencer Hospital offers competitive wages, affordable insurance, IPERS retirement, in-house education, paid time off, family gym membership and so much more!
Please contact Spencer Hospital Human Resources for any questions at ************ or email **********************.
Learn more about Spencer Hospital: spencerhospital.org