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

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