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.

Administrative & Clerical

Admitting Clerk | PRN

Keokuk County Hospital & Clinics is has an opening as an Admitting Clerk to help cover vacations and medical leave at the registration desks.  Duties include admitting patients, filing, answering phone calls, making appointments, data entry and other office duties as needed.  Looking for someone who likes working with the public, is detail oriented, a team player and has an outgoing personality.  Computer skills are required. 

Benefits: IPERS

Ambulance

Paramedic | PRN | Hourly rate 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| Hourly rate 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, have a valid Iowa Drivers license, acceptable driving record, and would prefer to have at least one year of hospital based ambulance service experience. 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
• Life Insurance
• 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. 

Laboratory

Medical Technologist | PRN Position | Hourly Rate plus shift differentials

Keokuk County Hospital & Clinics is seeking PRN Medical Technologists (MT) to help assist in the coverage of vacations, medical leave, and on-call duty.  MTs perform various laboratory tests to obtain data for maintenance of health and in detection, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.  Duties include examination of blood and other body fluids to assist physician in proper diagnosis and treatment of patient.  Must be knowledgeable in all areas of routine procedures.  B.S. or B.A. degree and graduation from an accredited school of medical technology and have at least one year of pertinent laboratory experience or training in a hospital setting.  ASCP, AMT or AAB certification is required within 6 months of hire. 

Benefits include :
• Uniform Allowance
• IPERS

Medical Clinic – Sigourney

Clinic Provider – DO/MD/ARNP/PA-C – | Full Time

KCHC is searching for a full time provider in our Sigourney Medical Clinic, 4 days a week.  Looking for a provider with experience in family practice of all ages.  Responsibilities: perform medical procedures as necessary, prescribe medication and treatments, and communicate information to patients regarding diagnosis and treatment goals.  Requirements: Licensed to practice in the state of Iowa as a DO/MD/ARNP/PA-C, 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
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid time off
• IPERS

Medical Clinic – Hedrick

Clinic Nurse | Full Time

KCHC has an opening for a full time Clinic Nurse to work in our Hedrick Medical Clinic 4 days per week.  Assist providers in all areas of clinic patient care: vaccines, charting, scheduling and rooming.  BLS training required or within 90 days of hire and must maintain through employment.  Must be Certified Medical Assistant or licensed as a LPN or RN and authorized by the State of Iowa to practice nursing. 

Benefits include :
• Medical, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid time off
• IPERS

Nursing

Night Registered Nurse | Full Time | Hourly rate 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 | Hourly rate 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

Pharmacist | Part Time

KCHC has an opening for a part time Licensed Pharmacist to work in our retail pharmacy on Tuesdays and Fridays from 8am to 6pm, including every 4^th Saturday from 8am to Noon.  Perform professional retail pharmaceutical work in the compounding and dispensing of drugs.  Provide education to patients and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage and proper medication storage.  Work collaboratively with the Pharmacy team to ensure patients’ needs are met and the best service possible is provided.  Iowa Pharmacy License that is current and in good standing is required. 

Benefits include :
• Eligible for Supplemental Insurance
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid time off
• IPERS

Radiology

Radiology Technologist | PRN | Hourly rate 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

Radiology Technologist | Full Time |Hourly rate plus shift differentials

Keokuk County Hospital & Clinics is seeking a full time Radiology Technologist; guaranteed 32 hours a week and includes rotating holidays and on call 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 required. 

Benefits include :
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid time off
• IPERS

Therapy

Physical Therapist | Full Time

Keokuk County Hospital & Clinics has an opening for a full time Physical Therapist due to an upcoming retirement.  Candidate will deliver treatment in a variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient, skilled care and home health.  Treat one patient per hour, use WebPT for documentation.  Team member will be responsible for patients with diverse diagnoses and age range.  Hours are flexible and based on a Monday through Friday work week.  Qualifications: Active state of Iowa license as a Physical Therapist, current BLS and Mandatory Reporter Training.

Benefits include :
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid time off
• IPERS

Occupational Therapist Assistant | PRN

Keokuk County Hospital & Clinics is looking to add a PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to our team.

As a PRN COTA you will: step in as-needed to support weekday PRN coverage, Carry out individual OT treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist, collaborate with family, caregivers and patients about their training and outlined plan, provide creative, functional interventions that support performance/participation in occupations and overall quality of life, communicate progress and observations to the OT and interdisciplinary staff to ensure optimal outcomes, document treatment notes accurately and efficiently.

Qualifications: Active state of Iowa license as an Occupational Therapist Assistant, current BLS and Mandatory Reporter Training.

Benefits: IPERS