As a non-profit healthcare facility, we serve as a resource to all of the Kern River Valley. Kern Valley Healthcare District is located one hour west of Ridgecrest and one hour east of Bakersfield. We offer competitive starting salaries based on years of experience with a 10% differential between 7pm and 7am and merit increase based on a pay-for-performance system. Health, dental, life, vision and pharmacy is offered to employees for a nominal fee with 2 to 4 weeks of vacation (depending on length of service), sick time, 8 paid holidays, tax deferred plan as well as a retirement plan. Extensive in-house continuing education is available through State Board approved CEU programs.

Our hospital consists of a 24-bed acute care with a 3-bed ICU unit. Adjacent is the new 74 bed Skilled Nursing Facility.

Kern Valley is the home of beautiful Lake Isabella and situated in the foothills of the Sequoias. If you’ve been searching for the most up-to-date medical resources without sacrificing the family feel and personal commitment of a local community hospital, you’ve found it in the Kern Valley Healthcare District.

We make the same commitment to our employees that we make to quality and hands-on caring for our patients. Won’t you come join us for an adventure of a lifetime?

You may mail, fax or e-mail your resume for consideration on any of our open positions.  Also available is our On-line Application.

Kern Valley Healthcare District                             Office Hours:   8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Human Resources Dept                                                                     Monday - Friday
P.O. Box 1628
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
Phone:  (760) 379-2681 ext. 608
Fax:      (760) 379-3133
E-mail: DebraHoffman@kvhd.org    
 

Kern Valley Healthcare District is an equal opportunity employer and as such considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or sexual orientation.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

July 22, 2010

    Acute Care                                         Registered Nurse                        Full-time*, Part-time w/o Benefits 

Qualifications:  Current California RN license, BLS and ACLS* certifications required, with minimum two years recent Acute/Med Surge experience preferred. (*If not ACLS certified, new hires must obtain required certification within 60-days of hire)  Must pass medical and telemetry tests.  Provides direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical setting.  Communicates with physicians Nurse Manager and co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient’s status.  Able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition, including response to treatment.  Able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision. Must be willing to cross-train in other nursing departments as the need arises. Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to effectively and tactfully communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.  Basic computer skills required.

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Emergency                                          Registered Nurse                       Part-time, Per Diem

Qualifications:  Current California RN license, BLS, ACLS* and PALS* certifications required, with 2+ years recent ER experience preferred. (*If not ACLS and PALS certified, new hires must obtain required certification within 60-days of hire)  Must pass medical and telemetry tests.  Provides patient care in emergency setting, reflecting initiative, flexibility and responsibility with minimum supervision.  Triages safely, rapidly and accurately.  Communicates with physicians about patient status. Must be willing to cross-train in other nursing departments as the need arises.  Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing with basic computer skills.                                                                     _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Laboratory                                         Clinical Lab Scientist                  Full-Time, Per Diem 

Qualifications: BS degree and current California license with blood bank and microbiology experience preferred. Performs and observes tests on patient specimens and correctly records results. Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, good computer skills required. Must be able to operate a variety of laboratory equipment.

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Nursing Administration                 RN House Supervisor                   Full-Time, Per Diem

Qualifications:   Current California RN license with Nursing degree from accredited school, ACLS, PALS and BLS certifications required.  Must have experience as staff nurse with management responsibilities and ER experience preferred.  Good oral and written communication skills required and demonstration of interpersonal relationships in a manner that enhances communication, promotes conflict resolution and facilitates staff development.  Responsible for promoting and maintaining quality patient care through effective management of the activities of the total patient care services during shift.  House Supervisor has the authority and responsibility for administrative decisions during the absence of the Chief Clinical Officer and/or Administrator.  Must have skills and knowledge to sustain and evaluate competence in the care of the age and type of patient population served.  Basic computer skills required.

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Pharmacy Retail/Hospital             Pharmacist (Float)                          Part Time, Per Diem

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Pharmacy - Retail                                       Technician                                     Full-time 

Qualifications: Current California Pharmacy Technician certification required.  Assists with filling prescriptions, while working under supervision of Pharmacist.  Retail and/or hospital pharmacy experience preferred, but will consider highly motivated new graduate.  Must be able to read, write and understand English.  Frequently faced paced environment, requires ability to handle stress and interface effectively and tactfully with public and staff.  Basic computer skills required.

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Rehabilitation Services                        Physical Therapist                          Full-time  

Qualifications: Must have current California Physical Therapist license and BLS certification.  Prefer minimum one (1) year experience, but will consider exceptional new licensee.   Must have knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy, physiology and the benefits/values of rehabilitative medicine. Under the direction of the Rehab Services manager, assesses patient needs and performs physical therapy using various rehabilitation modalities.  Communicates appropriately and interacts professionally with patients/residents/family, and involves them in the formation of the care plans.  Must be able to read, write and understand English and interface effectively and tactfully with, patients,  residents, staff and the general public.  Basic computer skills required.

                                                                                    PT Aide                                          Part-time w/o benefits 

Qualifications:  High school graduate or equivalent, with one (1) year Physical Therapy Aide experience preferred.  CNA license desirable.  BLS certification required within 90-days of hire.  Must successfully complete Competency  Evaluation and Strength Assessment.  Provides physical therapy treatment to patients under supervision of Physical Therapist.  Must have excellent customer service skills and ability to effectively and tactfully communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.  Good computer skills.

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Purchasing                                         Inventory/Stock Clerk                    Full-time 

Qualifications:  High school graduate or equivalent.  At least one year experience in healthcare environment preferred. Prepares, conducts and maintains all inventory transactions, including data entry and filing source documents Responsible for load, changes, corrections and adjustments.  Receives materials from vendors and delivers materials to various departments in a timely manner.  Restocks materials utilizing proper rotation, organization, identification, documentation and location of stock items.  Must be able to lift, push, pull and move a minimum of twenty-five (25) pounds, using proper body mechanics.  Must be able to read, write and understand English and interface effectively and tactfully with, patients, residents, staff and the general public.  Basic computer skills required.

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Skilled Nursing Center               Certified Nurse Assistant             Full-time

Qualifications:  High school graduate or equivalent with current California CNA certificate required. BLS certification required within 90-days of hire. Provides direct and indirect resident care activities under the direction of RN or LVN. Assists residents with activities and daily living. Provides personal care, comfort and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for facility residents. Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to effectively and tactfully communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.  Basic computer skills desired.

                                                                Licensed Vocational Nurse         Full Time , Per Diem* 

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Utilities/Housekeeping                         Housekeeper/Tech                            Part-time w/o Benefits 

Qualifications:  High school graduate or equivalent required.  Previous housekeeping experience preferred.  Cleans patient rooms, patient care units, offices, clinical areas, waiting rooms, restrooms and corridors.  Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.

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*  POSITION HAS MULTIPLE OPENINGS