Career Opportunites

Keokuk County Hospital & Clincs (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 to abell@kchc.net. An application can be downloaded at https://www.keokukhealth.com/job-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

Cardiac Rehab

Cardiac Rehabilitation/Employee Health/Infection Control RN | Full Time | $29.50 – $39.25/hour

Keokuk County Hospital & Clinics has an opening available for a full time Cardiac Rehabilitation/Employee Health/Infection Control Registered Nurse.   Current BLS and ACLS certification required.  Must have current state of Iowa nursing license.  Looking for an outgoing individual that can work without supervision and must have strong computer knowledge. 

Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse:  For cardiac rehabilitation phase II and III.  Use cardiovascular technology (ECG) to observe, monitor, and evaluate cardiac function.  Three or more years experience working with emergent or critically ill patients preferred.

Employee Health Nurse: Responsible for performing employee health assessment.  Must have knowledge of medications and of lab values.  Provides counseling and testing for employee health within the guidelines of the law and KCHC policies.  Tracts and records employee and volunteer illnesses.  Must have knowledge of OSA requirements.

Infection Control Nurse:  Performs surveillance an analysis of all infection problems.  Advises, and educates staff members, providers and community on control of infection and related topics.  Directs establishment and review of infection control policies and procedures to be followed by all departments in providing safe patient care.

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

Direct Care Worker | PRN | $18 – $23.00/hour plus shift differentials

Looking for Direct Care Workers to help cover vacations and sick leave on an as needed basis. DCWs provide direct and indirect care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse. Will assist patients with ADL’s, provide personal cares, comfort and assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the State of Iowa and BLS certification required.

Benefits include :
• Uniform allowance
• IPERS

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

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

Hedrick Clinic

Nurse Practitioner/Physican Assistant | Full Time

Keokuk County Hospital & Clinics is hiring a full time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in our Hedrick 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