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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 02, 2008
Department
Position
Status
Acute Care
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Part-time (Night)
Qualifications:
Current California LVN license &
BCLS certification required with Acute experience preferred. Provide
direct and indirect patient care services meeting psychosocial,
physical and general aspects of care under the supervision of RN.
Communicates with physicians and team members about patient’s
status. Able to respond quickly and accurately to condition,
including response to treatment. Must have basic computer skills
and English communication skills, both verbal and written. Sign-on
Bonus may be offered.
Registered Nurse
Per Diem
Qualifications:
Current California RN
license and BCLS certification required (ACLS preferred), with 2+
years recent Acute experience preferred. Must pass medical and
telemetry test. Provides direct and indirect patient care in the
medical-surgical setting. Communicates with physicians, nurse
Manager and co-workers, as appropriate about changes to perform
general nursing duties in all departments with adequate
supervision. Must be able to effectively communicate in English,
both verbally and in writing with basic computer skills.
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Emergency Registered Nurse Full-time, Part-time/no benefits,
Per Diem
Qualifications:
Current California RN
license, BCLS & ACLS certification, with 2+ years recent ER
experience preferred. Must pass medical and telemetry test. 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 able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally
and in writing with basic computer skills. Sign-on bonus may be
offered.
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Laboratory Clinical
Scientist Part-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. Sign-on bonus may
be offered.
Phlebotomist
Tech Part-time,
Per Diem
Qualifications: High
school graduate or equivalent with California Phlebotomist
certification required. Performs venipunctures and skin punctures.
Assists in Laboratory. Must be able to communicate in English both
verbally and written, with good computer skills.
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Maintenance
Tech
Full-time (night)
Qualifications:
High school graduate or equivalent required. 5 years maintenance
experience preferred. Responsible for a wide variety of routine and
non-routine maintenance. May include duties required to keep
physical structure and associated equipment of hospital in good
repair. Must be able to communicate in English both verbally and in
writing.
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Nursing Center
Registered Nurse
Full-time (Night)
Qualifications:
Current California RN license with one year prior experience in a
long-term care facility and working knowledge of MDS. Must have
current CPR certification. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates
the nursing care of residents within the skilled nursing setting.
Responsible for ensuring continuity of care by providing direct care
as well as supervising the care given by CNAs, LVNs and support
staff members. Must have good computer skills and ability to
communicate tactfully and effectively in English, both verbally and
in writing. Sign-on bonus may be offered.
RN Care Mgr
Full-time*
Qualifications:
Current California RN license with
one year prior experience in a long-term care facility and working
knowledge of Title 22, OBRA and other pertinent regulations.
Must have current CPR certification. Supports Skilled Nursing
Center’s MDS systems and process for 74-bed facility. Must
have good computer skills and ability to communicate tactfully and
effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Sign-on
bonus may be offered.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Full-time*, Per Diem, Part-time/no benefits (Day &
Night)
Qualifications:
Current California LVN
license required with long-term care experience preferred. Assess,
plan and implement nursing care of residents under supervision of
RN. Responsible for continuity of care by providing direct care as
well as supervising CNAs and support staff. Must have basic computer
skills and English communication skills, both verbal and written.
Sign-on bonus may be offered.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Full-time*, Part-time/no benefit* (Day & Night)
Qualifications:
Current California CNA certificate required. CPR required within 1
month of hire. Provides direct and indirect resident care activities
under the direction of RN or LVN. Assists residents with activities,
daily living, provides personal care, comfort and assists in the
maintenance of a safe and clean environment for facility residents.
Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
and have basic computer skills.
Director of Nursing Full-time
Qualifications:
BS Degree in Nursing with MSN
preferred. Must have current California RN license with 3+ years
experience in geriatric nursing and management. Management position
responsible for direction of resident care in a skilled nursing
setting. Coordinates and supervises all functions of the nursing
center including staffing, training and budgeting. Consults with
staff, physicians and management team on nursing problems. Ensures
resident needs are met within policies and procedures. Must have
strong leadership and team building skills. Ability to communicate
effectively in English with strong verbal and written skills. Good
computer skills required. Sign-on Bonus may be offered.
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Radiology
Tech
Assistant
Part-time
Qualifications: High
school graduate or equivalent and current CPR card. Previous
experience as a Ward Clerk, CNA, NA or EMT preferred. Assists the
Radiology Technicians and Manager in scheduling appointments,
completion of dept. documentation associated with radiologic
procedures, processing films, filing Xray reports and films, and
transporting patients. Must be able to deal
tactfully/professionally with personnel, patients, residents, family
members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general
public. Must possess ability to work independently. Good computer
skills and must be able to read, write and understand English
language.
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Retail Pharmacy
Pharmacist
Part-time
Qualifications:
Must be Registered Pharmacist in state of California. BS in
Pharmacy, Pharm. D. preferred. Experience preferred, but new
license welcome. Performs all duties required by law in the dispensing of prescriptions.
Must be familiar with unit
dose, retail and long term care pharmacy practice and all guidelines
that pertain to the Pharmacy Department. Must possess ability to
deal tactfully with personnel, patients, residents, family members,
visitors, governmental agencies/personnel and general public. Good
computer skills and must be able to read, write and understand
English language.
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Rural Health Clinic
Medical Assistant
Per Diem
Qualifications: High
school graduate or equivalent with completion of Medical Assistant
program or 6 month Nurses Aide program, venipuncture class and
current BCLS certification. Provides patient care meeting
psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care, meets
communication needs of patient and family; provides care reflecting
initiative and responsibility indicative of professional
expectations under the supervision of Registered Nurse and/or
physician. Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally
and in writing, with basic computer skills.
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Surgery Scrub
Technician Per Diem
Qualifications:
Must
be high school graduate or equivalent with OR Technician
Certification. 2years experience preferred. Current BCLS
certifications required. Assists surgeon during operative and
invasive procedures. Ensures operating suite is adequately prepared
for procedure. Monitors APR level of all surgical instruments and
supplies. Responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and
sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department
following established infection control practices. Must be
conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of working under
pressure. Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both
verbal and written, with good computer skills.
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Utilities/Housekeeping
Housekeeper
Part-time/no 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 |