Career Opportunities

Keokuk County Hospital & Clinics (KCHC) believes the best way to provide quality compassionate care is to keep our patient’s needs in mind and to keep our staff well trained. In our rural setting, the employee to patient interaction is relationship driven due much in part to the size and closeness of our community. We promote a culture where everyone is important and works together to improve the lives of those we serve.

KCHC has grown to include many new services. Patients and employees alike appreciate our new campus building and layout (2007), the diversity of services and providers available, and the convenient parking for patients and staff.

Keokuk County has approximately 10,000+ residents. Our communities are driven by traditional core values such as helping your neighbor, treating others as you want to be treated, and lifting up the community in times of need.

To Apply

Submit your resume or application to Keokuk County Hospital & Clinics, Department of Human Resources, 23019 Highway 149, Sigourney, IA 52591 or email Annette, HR, at abell@kchc.net. An application can be downloaded at https://www.keokukhealth.com/career-opportunities/

Keokuk County Hospital & Clinics full-time employees receive an excellent wage and benefit package including Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance and IPERS retirement. KCHC is an equal opportunity employer.

Ambulance

Paramedic | PRN | $23.60 – $32.10/hour plus shift differentials

Keokuk County Hospital & Clinics is seeking PRN Paramedics. Provides advance emergency care in pre-hospital setting. Applicant must be certified in the State of Iowa, Iowa Drivers and Chauffeurs license. Acceptable driving record. Must be ACLS, BLS and PALS certified. PHTLS certification preferred. Hospital based ambulance service experience preferred. Looking for an outgoing individual that can work without supervision. 

Benefits include :
• Uniform allowance
• IPERS

Paramedic | Full Time | $19.70 – $26.75/hour (with Paramedic Certificate) plus shift differentials

Keokuk County Hospital & Clinics has an opening for a full time Paramedic. Provides advance emergency care in pre-hospital setting. Applicant must be certified in the State of Iowa to practice as a paramedic or be certified as an EMT and enrolled in a paramedic program, have a valid Iowa Drivers License, acceptable driving record, and have at least one year of hospital based ambulance service experience preferred. Must have the following certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS.  PHTLS certification preferred. Looking for an outgoing individual that can work without supervision.

Benefits include:
• Medical, dental, vision
• 100% Paid Life insurance
• 100% Paid Short and long term disability plans
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid time off
• IPERS

Dietary

Registered Dietitian | Contracted Consultant |

Keokuk County Hospital & Clinics is seeking a Contracted Consulting Dietitian to assist the Dietary Manager in planning, directing and coordinating nutrition services approximately four hours weekly onsite and remotely.  Schedule is flexible on days/hours.  Dietitian will assess patients nutritional status and screens for potential nutrition risk; instruction patients/family in nutrition principles and prescribes diets, menus, food selection, and preparation; monitors the overall nutritional care of patients; makes appropriate recommendations for nutritional interventions while providing medical nutrition therapy. 

Qualifications: Registered Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and current Iowa Licensed Registered Dietitian. 

Emergency Room

ER Physician

Keokuk County Hospital & Clinics is seeking a full time or part time Emergency Room Physician to join our team!  Physician will focus on providing high quality patient care as part of the healthcare team.  Responsibilities: perform medical procedures as necessary, prescribe medication and treatments, and communicate information to patients regarding diagnosis and treatment goals.  As part of the emergency room shift, physician will be expected to manage inpatient, observation and swing bed patients.  Qualifications: Previous experience as a physician in emergency room, licensed to practice in the state of Iowa, current registration with DEA and CSA, current BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS, and Mandatory Reporter Training, strong attention to detail, ability to build rapport with patients. 

Part Time benefit package includes: uniform allowance, paid time off, CME funds, and IPERS. 

Full benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability plans, uniform allowance, paid time off, CME funds, and IPERS. 

Nursing

Night Registered Nurse | Full Time | $27 – $36.25 plus shift differentials

Keokuk County Hospital & Clinics is seeking a full time night registered nurse to work on the inpatient floor and emergency room. Shifts are 12 hours (7 pm – 7 am), guaranteed 36 hours per week. ER experience is a plus. Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse and authorized by the State of Iowa to practice nursing.  BLS, ACLS and PALS training required or within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment. TNCC training required or after 6 months of hire and must maintain throughout employment. 

Benefits include :
• Medical, dental, vision
• 100% Paid Life insurance
• 100% Paid Short and long term disability plans
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid time off
• IPERS
• SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE
• STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

Registered Nurse | PRN | $32.40 – $43.50/hour plus shift differentials

Keokuk County Hospital & Clinics is seeking RNs to help cover vacations and medical leave on the inpatient floor and emergency room. Shifts are 12 hours. ER experience is a plus. Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse and authorized by the State of Iowa to practice nursing. BLS, ACLS and PALS training required or within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment. TNCC training required or after 6 months of hire and must maintain throughout employment.

Benefits include :
• Uniform Allowance
• IPERS

Pharmacy

Certified Pharmacy Technician | Full Time| $16.25 – $24.60

Keokuk County Hospital & Clinics is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician; hours include every other Saturday morning from 8am to Noon.  Assist pharmacists with preparing and distributing prescription medication to customers and take prescription information over the phone and in person.  Assist staff in a variety of tasks that help maintain proper work flow and meet time sensitive deadlines within the pharmacy department such as cash register, process drug orders from wholesalers, file prescriptions and pharmacy records, and perform pharmacy inventory control duties.  Must work with health professionals and customers.  Provide prompt, efficient and friendly customer service by demonstrating care and concern for our patients.  Would prefer pharmacy technician to be certified but will train if necessary. 

Benefits include:
• Medical, dental, vision
• Life insurance
• Short and long term disability plans
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid time off
• IPERS

Radiology

Radiology Technologist | PRN | $26 – $36.50/hour plus shift differentials

Keokuk County Hospital & Clinics is seeking a Radiology Technologist to help cover vacations, medical leave and on call weekend coverage. Responsible for providing medical imaging services as directed by the physician and/or radiologist. Complete assigned responsibilities within his/her certifications with no direct supervision. Duties include providing patient care essential to x-ray/CT procedures in routine and emergency situations; correctly adjusting equipment and positioning patients for optimum quality x-ray films. Exercise discretion and judgment in the performance of medical imaging procedures and apply procedures of radiation protection for the patient; effectively produce and evaluate the technical aspects of the required files.  Must be an Iowa licensed Radiologic Technologist. CT experience preferred but not required. 

Benefits include :
• Uniform Allowance
• Shift Differentials
• IPERS

Sigourney Clinic

Clinic MD/DO| Full Time

Keokuk County Hospital & Clinics is hiring a full time MD/DO in our Sigourney Medical Clinic, 4 days a week. Looking for a provider with experience in family practice of all ages. Requirements: License to practice in the state of Iowa, current registration with DEA and CSA, current BLS and mandatory reporter training, ability to utilize electronic medical record system and demonstrate computer literacy, strong organizational skills, and ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team approach as well as individually. 

Benefits include :
• Medical, dental, vision
• 100% Paid Life insurance
• 100% Paid Short and long term disability plans
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid time off
• Paid CME
• IPERS
• KCHC is a NHSC qualified facility