Current Openings

Department: Outpatient Specialty Clinic (OSC)

Hours: Fulltime 1.0 FTE – 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-F

Description:

Position Overview: Performs a variety of clerical/secretarial tasks to ensure the efficiency of the Outpatient Specialty Clinic. Provides services to the clients, medical staff, nursing staff and other departments.  Functions as a liaison between patients, medical staff, nursing staff and other departments.  Performs scheduling of patient appointments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greets patients, customers, and families with a smile and in a friendly, positive, helpful, and professional manner.
• Always maintain the strictest confidentiality and only ask appropriate questions.
• Helps patients register for their appointments when indicated.
• Conducts registration activity as appropriate, verifying pertinent information.
• Ensures patients have signed waivers as necessary.
• Provides physicians and clinic nursing staff with up-to-date schedules.
• Schedules patient appointments.
• Confirms appointments and help patients reschedule appointments if needed. Revises patient schedules for cancellations.
• Reviews schedules for accuracy and completion.
• Monitors the waiting area for patients who may have been waiting longer than 15 minutes. Keep patients informed as to the status of their appointment.
• As possible, physically escort patients to facilities that may be difficult to find.
• Helps patients in need (i.e., patient on crutches, elderly patients who have difficulty opening doors, people who look lost, etc.).
• Ensures all necessary forms have been completed and signed by the patient or designee.
• Offers assistance to those who need help completing their forms.
• Escorts patient to examination room.
• Performs frequent hand washing.
• Maintains a clean, neat, tidy environment in the clinic area; including the waiting area and the work area.
• Ability to make independent decisions to make the patient’s visit more pleasant (i.e.; help them without being asked, be respectful and compassionate to their needs, etc.).
• Ability to perform tasks in an organized, accurate and expedient manner.
• Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Assists other OSC staff as directed or needed.
• Answers telephone calls, screens and records messages for physicians and department personnel, directs and/or transfers telephone calls to the relevant person if needed.
• Ability to communicate positively with a variety of people including patients, families, hospital staff, and other departments, physicians, and physician’s office staff.
• Ability to work closely with others and to accept and carry out orders.
• Participates in monthly meetings and other staff meetings on an as needed basis.
• Maintains a safe environment for the rendering of effective patient care.
• Knowledge and compliance of plans, policies, and procedures for disaster, fire, safety, infection control and HIPAA.
• Utilizes guest relation techniques to the public, visitors, family, clergy, and others.
• Assists with arranging locum tenens coverage for General Surgeon as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Minimum Education and/or Experience Required:

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
• Associates Degree preferred
• One year of medical office setting experience preferred

Additional Qualifications:

• Must have computer skills including navigating online websites and working knowledge of Microsoft office products
• Must possess excellent communication and customer service skills
• Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred.
• Ability to interact in a positive manner and to communicate well with patients, families, colleagues, physicians, and other medical center employees
• Ability to use discretion in dealing with the public
• Must be willing to attend or complete education programs to enhance current knowledge level.
• Eagerness and ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must be detail oriented
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work outside of regularly scheduled hours if needed

Licensure/Certification Required:

• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months of hire

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

• Sit: Frequent
• Stand: Frequent
• Walk: Frequent
• Lift:
  • 10 pounds Frequent
  • 25 pounds: Occasionally
  • 50 pounds*: Never
  • 75 pounds*: Never
  • Greater than 100 pounds*: Never
• Carry:
  • 10 pounds: Frequent
  • 25 pounds: Occasionally
  • 50 pounds*: Never
  • 75 pounds*: Never
  • Greater than 100 pounds*: Never
• Push/Pull:
  • 10 pounds: Frequent
  • 25 pounds: Occasionally
  • 50 pounds*: Occasionally
  • 75 pounds*: Occasionally
  • Greater than 100 pounds*: Occasionally
• Squat/Kneel/Crouch: Frequent
• Climb: Occasionally
• Balance: Occasionally
• Twist: Frequent
• Bend/Stoop: Occasionally
• Crawl: Occasionally
• Grasp/Grip: Occasionally
• Talk: Constant
• Hear: Constant
• See: Constant

*Anything greater than 50 pounds- assist of two or more, or mechanical lift are required.

Environmental Factors:

• May be exposed to communicable diseases due to working in a health care environment.
• Works in a well-illuminated climate-controlled environment.
• Work environment is comfortable, with minimal exposure to physical hazards.
• Moderate noise level when machines/equipment.

Department: Surgical Services

Hours: Fulltime 1.0 FTE – 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. M-F plus after-hours, weekend, and holiday call

Description:

Position Overview: Under the supervision of the Director of Surgical Services or trained surgical registered nurse, the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) assists the surgical team by acting as the primary scrub person who handles the instruments, supplies and equipment while maintaining sterile fields during major and minor surgical procedures, cesarean sections, as well as assisting with endoscopic procedures while supporting the department’s throughput efforts.

The CST will primarily work day shift, but will be required to work outside of standard hours when needed and to cover after-hours, weekend, and holiday surgery call. The CST works collaboratively alongside Surgical Services Department colleagues and frequently with other ancillary services colleagues supporting medical center initiatives, performance improvement, and FCMC policies. The CST will adhere to the hospital’s performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the medical center.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides care to surgical patients under direct supervision of the Director of Surgical Services or trained surgical registered nurse.
• Utilize guest relation techniques to the public, visitors, family, clergy, and others.
• Assist in assuring compliance with State and Federal standards and regulations.
• Assists with efforts to investigate and resolve incidents, injuries and complaints, or suggestions from patients, visitors, and Medical Center staff. Assist in correcting identified deficiencies, if any, and assist with preparation of documentation by Surgical Services leadership, other staff members or other external departments, ie: Quality, Risk, Billing etc. for explanation/s as indicated.
• Notification of appropriate hospital Chain of Command/Leadership in the event of a crisis or emergency situations.
• Supportive of FCMC budgetary efforts.
• Supportive with collecting and organizing information in preparation of requests for replacement or new equipment for the Surgical Services Department, to be used by Director of Surgical Services for the Department Budget proposals and requisitions, operational readiness, and patient needs.
• Keep current on standards of care for evidence-based processes and support quality focused metrics per state and federal recommendations/ requirements.
• Work within scope of practice.
• Assist where indicated in support of the Surgical Services Department.
• Assist when indicated to support the Surgical Services Department Quality Improvement Plan including data collection for reporting and in support of new and changing recommendations through Quality and Compliance initiatives at FCMC.
• Utilize appropriate action to enhance patient care and experience.
• Attend unit meetings, educational opportunities, and activities. Stay current and assist with training and orientation.
• Use clinical knowledge in teaching other staff while giving support and encouragement.
• Suggest techniques for change to the method of care provisions to the Chain of Command based on patient needs and staff input.
• Collaborate with Surgical Services RN’s, Anesthesia, Environmental Service Technicians, Central Service Technicians, Leadership, Surgeons and ancillary departments regarding patient care, patient needs and family needs.
• Assist staff team members in giving care to patients.
• Assist when indicated with emergency measures for adverse developments in the patient’s condition.
• Knowledge and compliance of plans policies and procedures for disaster, fire, safety, infection control, and HIPAA.
• Support cost-containment measures of the medical center.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities within scope of practice as requested/directed by the Director of Surgical Services.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Required:

• Graduate from an accredited (State of Iowa) Surgical Technology Program.
• At least one year of experience preferred

Additional Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Surgical Technology Theory and Practice.
• Knowledge of sterile technique
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Embrace high professional standards and exhibits integrity.
• Adaptive and embrace change with optimism.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to operate technologies and equipment associated with this position.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with staff, Health Care Providers, other departments, and leadership team.
• Basic computer skills required
• Ability to assume delegated responsibility and follow directions, using good judgment.
• Mandatory Reporter.

 Licensure/Certification Required:

• Certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) highly preferred within one year of hire date.
• BLS Certification

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

• Sit: Occasionally
• Stand: Frequent
• Walk: Frequent
• Lift:
  • 10 pounds Frequent
  • 25 pounds: Frequent
  • 50 pounds*: Frequent
  • 75 pounds*: Occasionally
  • Greater than 100 pounds*: Occasionally
• Carry:
  • 10 pounds: Frequent
  • 25 pounds: Frequent
  • 50 pounds*: Occasionally
  • 75 pounds*: Occasionally
  • Greater than 100 pounds*: Occasionally
• Push/Pull:
  • 10 pounds: Frequent
  • 25 pounds: Frequent
  • 50 pounds*: Occasionally
  • 75 pounds*: Occasionally
  • Greater than 100 pounds*: Occasionally
• Squat/Kneel/Crouch: Frequent
• Climb: Occasionally
• Balance: Occasionally
• Twist: Occasionally
• Bend/Stoop: Occasionally
• Crawl: Occasionally
• Grasp/Grip: Occasionally
• Talk: Constant
• Hear: Constant
• See: Constant

*Anything greater than 50 pounds- assist of two or more, or mechanical lift are required.

Environmental Factors:

• May be exposed to communicable diseases due to working in a health care environment.
• Works in a well-illuminated climate-controlled environment.
• Work environment is comfortable, with minimal exposure to physical hazards.
• Moderate noise level when machines/equipment in use but typically quiet environment.

Organizational Relationships:

Reports to: Director of Surgical Services

Employees supervised: None

Department: Nursing

Hours: Fulltime (0.9 FTE) - Night Shift

Description:

Immediate opening for a Night Shift LPN!

Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and licensed to practice in the State of Iowa.

Apply today!

Full job description will be shared at interview.

Why choose Floyd County Medical Center?

Competitive pay including Night Shift Premiums and routine wage increases.

Comprehensive benefits package including IPERS Retirement Plan and rich health insurance plan comprised of low deductibles and low-cost employee premiums.

Positive workplace culture – work directly with a motivated, compassionate team of professionals that are dedicated to our medical center, our patients, and our community.

Opportunity to work in multiple departments including Medical/Surgical Unit, Emergency Department, and Birth Center if desired, to keep nurses professionally fulfilled and challenged.

Award winning work environment – Floyd County Medical Center was recently recognized by nurse.org as a top ten best hospital in Iowa for nurses.

Floyd County Medical Center is located in Charles City, Iowa. Charles City is a beautiful river town located in Northeast Iowa. Sitting right off the Avenue of the Saints, Charles City offers residents small town living with easy access to bigger, metropolitan areas.

Department: Surgical Services including Operating Room (OR), PACU/Phase I, Pre/Post/Phase II (Same Day Surgery), Outpatient Specialty Clinic (OSC), and Central Services (Sterile Processing)

Hours: Fulltime (1.0 FTE) – Day Shift, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. M-F plus occasional after-hours, weekend, and holiday call

Description:

Position Overview: Under the supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), the Director of Surgical Services provides leadership for all surgical services including: the Operating Room (OR), PACU/Phase I, Pre/Post/Phase II (Same Day Surgery), Outpatient Specialty Clinic (OSC), and Central Services (Sterile Processing). This position is responsible for 24/7 accountability and providing direct supervision, leadership, and guidance to staff to ensure high quality patient care. At times, the responsibility will require work outside of standard hours including covering surgery call. The Director of Surgical Services works collaboratively on implementing and supporting hospital initiatives, performance improvement, developing and implementing policies, developing and evaluating staff, ensuring clinical competencies, resource management, budget planning and monitoring, assigning work areas, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Positive support of FCMC policies, procedures, philosophy.
• Positive support of ancillary services.
• Knowledge and compliance of plans policies and procedures for disaster, fire, safety, infection control and HIPAA. Attend and participate in the annual Education Day(s) program.
• Oversee cost-containment measures and business management for the Department.
• Utilize guest relation techniques to the public, visitors, family, clergy, and others.
• Assist in assuring compliance with State and Federal standards and regulations.
• Investigate and resolve incidents, injuries and complaints or suggestions from patients, visitors, Medical Center staff. Correct deficiencies, if any, and prepare documentation or explanation(s) as indicated.  Refer issues to the CNO as necessary.
• Notification of appropriate administrative and/or department management staff in the event of a crisis or emergency situations.
• Analyze and prepare annual Surgical Services (OR, Central Services, and OSC) budgets.
• Analyze, data collect, and prepare request for replacement or new equipment for the Surgical Services and present to the CNO. Oversee the procurement of supplies and equipment to meet operational readiness and patient needs.
• Keep current on standards of care and implement changes according to evidence-based processes and support quality focused metrics per state and federal recommendations/ requirements
• Assist and oversee the orientation and training of staff.
• Evaluate staff’s ongoing performance, prepare staff evaluations including guidance and feedback in performance and present staff evaluations as directed.
• Counsel staff as necessary for Code of Conduct and Performance Expectations.
• Assign work of staff in accordance with their scope of practice.
• Conduct the Surgical Services (OR, OSC, and Central Services) Quality Improvement Plan including monitoring, data collection, reporting and ensure implementation of recommended actions through the Quality Improvement program for patient care provided by Surgical Services.
• Regularly review nursing care given to patients to determine effectiveness in meeting established goals for care, treatment, and/or procedures, adherence to Medical Center-wide policies and procedures and conform with established nursing standards.
• Determine appropriate action to correct or enhance nursing care. Coach and support staff in making clinical decisions based on patient needs.
• Interpret policies and procedures for staff, patients, families, and visitors. Determine and implement changes in standards, policies, and procedures.
• Promote staff participation in attending unit meetings, educational opportunities, and activities.
• Prepare and conduct monthly Surgical Services Department meetings in partnership with the monthly nursing department meetings, including competency skills. Identify staff educational needs.
• Participates in Nurse Leader meetings.
• Use clinical knowledge in teaching procedures to staff while giving support and encouragement.
• Suggest techniques for change to the method of care provisions to the CNO based on patient needs and staff input.
• Perform essential functions as listed in the Perioperative Nursing Duties (NS PP 10062.00)
• Direct, coordinate and evaluate nursing care provided to patients.
• Collaborate with Health Care Provider (HCP) regarding patient care, patient needs and family needs.
• Assist staff team members in giving care to patients.
• Institute, oversee, and assist when indicated with emergency measures for adverse developments in the patient’s condition.
• Perform other responsibilities within scope of practice as requested/directed by the CNO.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Required:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa.
• Minimum of Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive management experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years previous OR, Pre-Op, PACU experience is required.
• Sterile Processing experience preferred.

 Additional Qualifications:

• Rhythm Interpretation class
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Embrace high professional standards. Exhibit integrity with ability to work independently and self-driven initiative to take on tasks.
• Adaptive, embrace change with optimism.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to operate technologies and equipment associated with this position.
• Ability to assess, interpret and analyze information independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with staff, Health Care Providers, and other departments, and administrative team.
• Computer skills required, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint preferred
• Knowledge of Nursing Theory and Practice.
• Ability to assume responsibility and make nursing judgments.
• Mandatory Reporter.
• Ability to make presentations before groups and lead departmental meetings.
• Familiar with and a willingness to navigate related professional organization’s information (AORN, ASPAN, AST, AAMI, IAHCSMM) to ensure compliance, standards, and best practices are accomplished for each covered area.

 Licensure/Certification Required:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
• CNOR certification preferred

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

• Sit: Occasionally
• Stand: Frequent
• Walk: Frequent
• Lift:
  • 10 pounds Frequent
  • 25 pounds: Frequent
  • 50 pounds*: Frequent
  • 75 pounds*: Occasionally
  • Greater than 100 pounds*: Occasionally
• Carry:
  • 10 pounds: Frequent
  • 25 pounds: Frequent
  • 50 pounds*: Occasionally
  • 75 pounds*: Occasionally
  • Greater than 100 pounds*: Occasionally
• Push/Pull:
  • 10 pounds: Frequent
  • 25 pounds: Frequent
  • 50 pounds*: Occasionally
  • 75 pounds*: Occasionally
  • Greater than 100 pounds*: Occasionally
• Squat/Kneel/Crouch: Frequent
• Climb: Occasionally
• Balance: Occasionally
• Twist: Occasionally
• Bend/Stoop: Occasionally
• Crawl: Occasionally
• Grasp/Grip: Occasionally
• Talk: Constant
• Hear: Constant
• See: Constant

*Anything greater than 50 pounds- assist of two or more, or mechanical lift are required.

Environmental Factors:

• May be exposed to communicable diseases due to working in a health care environment.
• Works in a well-illuminated climate-controlled environment.
• Work environment is comfortable, with minimal exposure to physical hazards.
• Moderate noise level when machines/equipment in use but typically quiet environment.

Organizational Relationships:

Reports to: Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Employees supervised: OSC Coordinator, Central Services Technician, and all surgery services employees (RN, LPN, Surgical Technician, CMA, and housekeeping).

Department: Nursing

Hours: Fulltime (0.9 FTE) - Night Shift

Description:

Immediate openings for Night Shift Registered Nurses!

Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and licensed to practice in the State of Iowa.

Experience Required: NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

New grads are encouraged to apply!

Apply today! Full job description will be shared at interview.

Why choose Floyd County Medical Center?

Competitive pay including Night Shift Premium and routine wage increases.

Comprehensive benefits package including IPERS Retirement Plan and rich health insurance plan comprised of low deductibles and low-cost employee premiums.

Positive workplace culture – work directly with a motivated, compassionate team of professionals that are dedicated to our medical center, our patients, and our community.

Opportunity to work in multiple departments including Medical/Surgical Unit, Emergency Department, and Birth Center, to keep nurses professionally fulfilled and challenged. Wage incentive offered to cross-trained nurses.

Multiple scheduling options available to meet candidate’s needs and provide a satisfactory work-life balance including 12-hour or 8-hour shifts.

Award winning work environment – Floyd County Medical Center was recently recognized by nurse.org as a top ten best hospital in Iowa for nurses.

What our employees are saying:

After working at a large hospital for several years, I am proud to be a nurse at my hometown hospital. Floyd County Medical Center and the team I work with are committed to providing high-quality care in a state of the art facility. We offer a complete range of services for all of our patients, while providing a family-friendly environment.   –Rachel Conrad, RN, BSN

We are truly our own little family at Floyd County Medical Center. I know I am cared about both professionally as well as personally. Coming from a bigger facility I was only a number, here I am Allie. I feel that we treat our patients the same. They are not just a number, they are a person.   -Allie Wesselmann, RN, BSN

Floyd County Medical Center is located in Charles City, Iowa. Charles City is a beautiful river town located in Northeast Iowa. Sitting right off the Avenue of the Saints, Charles City offers residents small town living with easy access to bigger, metropolitan areas.

Department: Radiology

Hours: Fulltime (0.9 FTE) - Day Shift

Description:

Responsible for performing diagnostic radiographic procedures including CT on patients of all ages—newborn through geriatric.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-accredited Radiologic Technology program
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• State of Iowa Permit to Practice
• ARRT Mammography Certification preferred.

Competitive wages and excellent benefits package.

New grads are encouraged to apply!

Department: Radiology

Hours: PRN (casual) - Varied hours based on candidate's availability

Description:

Responsible for performing diagnostic radiographic procedures including CT on patients of all ages—newborn through geriatric.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-accredited Radiologic Technology program
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• State of Iowa Permit to Practice

Department: Occupational Therapy

Hours: PRN (casual) - Day Shift

Description:

Position Overview: The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) functions under the direct supervision of the Occupational Therapist and as directed by a licensed physician, is responsible for a specific patient’s care. The COTA assumes responsibility and accountability for providing occupational therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan established by an Occupational Therapist in order to restore function and prevent disability following patient illness or injury. The COTA carries out these responsibilities in accordance with established Medical Center and departmental policies while maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under guidance of supervising OTR/L: Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities; reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs; identifies equipment and discharge needs.
• Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions.
• Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation according to Medical Center policy and Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
• Observes treatment affect, accomplishment of short- and long-term goals, and recommends change to the supervising OTR/L, if needed.
• Communicates and collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising OTR/L.
• When necessary, instructs caregiver/family members in home exercise programs as related to the patient’s functional and self-care status and discusses necessary equipment for the home situation.
• Complies with department, Medical Center, and all regulatory agencies guidelines with respect to ethics, legal issues and supervisory relationships. Demonstrates professional accountability per American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Occupational Therapy.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation of patient treatment in the patient medical record as indicated
• Protects patient confidentiality in regard to medical, emotional, and social status.
• Keeps the supervising therapist informed of patient’s status, problem areas, progress, etc.
• Perceives the existence of problems and notifies supervising therapist for implementation of safe, effective and timely solutions.
• Demonstrates appropriate safety measures when implementing treatment programs.
• Provides input/suggestions for the physical functioning of the department in the areas of equipment management, space utilization, storage, etc.
• Assists in inventory and ordering of supplies and equipment.
• Assists in maintenance of safe, clean work environment.
• Assists in preparation/maintenance of daily treatment schedule.
• Develops home programs and instructs patients in the programs as delegated by the supervising therapist.
• Performs discharge planning under the direct supervision of the OTR/L (prescriptions, equipment requests, and referrals).
• Reports on patient’s status at patient Care Conference when necessary.
• Assists with the general operation of the Occupational Therapy Department.
• Other duties as assigned

 Minimum Education and/or Experience Required:

• Associates Degree from an AOTA accredited program.
• Two years’ experience preferred, experience in a hospital setting is a plus.

 Additional Qualifications:

• Basic computer skills.
• Must have a service mindset and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Adaptive to change, embraces change with optimism.
• Ability to work outside of regularly scheduled hours if needed.

 Licensure/Certification Required:

Current certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of Iowa.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

• Sit: Occasionally
• Stand: Constant
• Walk: Frequent
• Lift:
  • 10 pounds Constant
  • 25 pounds: Constant
  • 50 pounds*: Frequent
  • 75 pounds*: Occasionally
  • Greater than 100 pounds*: Occasionally
• Carry:
  • 10 pounds: Constant
  • 25 pounds: Constant
  • 50 pounds*: Frequent
  • 75 pounds*: Occasionally
  • Greater than 100 pounds*: Occasionally
• Push/Pull:
  • 10 pounds: Constant
  • 25 pounds: Constant
  • 50 pounds*: Frequent
  • 75 pounds*: Occasionally
  • Greater than 100 pounds*: Occasionally
• Squat/Kneel/Crouch: Constant
• Climb: Frequent
• Balance: Frequent
• Twist: Frequent
• Bend/Stoop: Frequent
• Crawl: Occasionally
• Grasp/Grip: Frequent
• Talk: Constant
• Hear: Constant
• See: Constant

*Anything greater than 50 pounds- assist of two or more, or mechanical lift are required.

Environmental Factors:

• May be exposed to communicable diseases due to working in a health care environment.
• Works in a well-illuminated climate-controlled environment.
• Moderate noise level when machines/equipment in use but typically quiet environment.

 Organizational Relationships:

Reports to: Occupational Therapy Director

Employees supervised: None

Department: Clinic

Hours: Fulltime

Description:

Floyd County Medical Center has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Board Certified or Board Eligible Family Medicine with Obstetrics physician. The clinic is adjacent to the hospital. The average daily census is 20 patients per physician with wRVU bonus incentives being implemented starting in Year 2.

• Patient draw area of 50-mile radius
• Outpatient/inpatient mix with 1:4 call rotation on weekends
• 4-day work week + 31 days PTO
• Earn additional revenue covering optional ER w/ Acute Care
• Private office and 2-4 dedicated exam rooms for each physician with support staff
• Two certified Nurse Midwives on staff
• Transitioning to brand new EMR system starting Fall ’22
• Comprehensive benefits package and compensation including housing assistance and sign-on bonus!

Please contact Human Resources at (641)257-4316 or [email protected] for more information.

Charles City is a charming river town in Iowa

• Small town living with easy access to metro areas
• Family-oriented community with big-city amenities (restaurants, museums, breweries, and more)
• An abundance of recreation including two golf courses, white water rafting, kayaking, disc golf, walking trails, and more
• Excellent school system, unique history, and city culture rich in the arts!
• Excellent cost of living

Department: Clinic

Hours: Fulltime

Description:

Floyd County Medical Center has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Board Certified or Board Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician. The clinic is adjacent to the hospital where the selected candidate will see patients 17 years and older, with no OB. The average daily census is 20 patients per physician with wRVU bonus incentives being implemented starting in Year 2.

• Outpatient/inpatient mix with light call coverage
• 4-day work week + 31 days PTO
• Earn additional revenue covering optional ER w/ Acute Care
• Private office and 2-4 dedicated exam rooms for each physician with support staff
• Transitioning to brand new EMR system starting Fall ’22
• Comprehensive benefits package and compensation including housing assistance and sign-on bonus!

Please contact Human Resources at (641)257-4316 or [email protected] for more information.

Charles City is a charming river town in Iowa

• Small town living with easy access to metro areas
• Family-oriented community with big-city amenities (restaurants, museums, breweries, and more)
• An abundance of recreation including two golf courses, white water rafting, kayaking, disc golf, walking trails, and more
• Excellent school system, unique history, and city culture rich in the arts!
• Excellent cost of living

Department: Clinic

Hours: Fulltime or Part-time - Varied hours including evenings and weekends - Flexible hours based on candidate's availability

Description:

Floyd County Medical Center has an excellent opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner in our Walk-in Clinic. The selected candidate will treat neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients within scope of practice in the clinical setting.

Comprehensive benefits package that includes IPERS retirement plan!

Apply online or contact Human Resources at (641)257-4316 or [email protected] for more information.

Charles City is a charming river town in Iowa

• Small town living with easy access to metro areas
• Family-oriented community with big-city amenities (restaurants, museums, breweries, and more)
• An abundance of recreation including two golf courses, white water rafting, kayaking, disc golf, walking trails, and more
• Excellent school system, unique history, and city culture rich in the arts!
• Excellent cost of living

Department: Nursing – Surgical Services including Same Day Surgery, Operating Room, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, and Outpatient Specialty Clinic

Hours: Fulltime, Day Shift M-F including after-hours, weekend, and holiday call rotation

Description:

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job summary: The surgery RN is responsible for providing perioperative care to the surgical patient. Serves the population from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

Nursing Process:

• Proper patient and family pre-operative education.
• Explain principles, goals, and pre-operative instructions.
• Use learning strategies to meet learning needs. Identify patient properly and verify completeness of chart and procedure site.
• Supervise and direct Patient care and personnel in a single operating room.
• Provide assistance to surgeon and anesthesia staff as necessary.
• Ensure proper technique and practices are maintained.
• Report any change in the patient’s condition.
• Participate in evaluation of standards of patient/family care.
• Participate in the identification of inappropriate patient care practices and initiate intervention for change.
• Teach and direct other personnel assigned to work under their direction.
• Effectively communicates, maintaining harmonious interpersonal relationships.
• Participate in educational programs to increase professional competency and meet personal needs and goals.
• Participate in evaluation of environmental safety and intervene when indicated.
• Participate in evaluation of operating room procedures, supplies, and equipment required to provide patient care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of changing trends in nursing, active participation in conferences, classes, and meetings.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill related to sterile technique.

Same Day Surgery (SDS):

• Assure nursing assessment of patient is completed and all necessary consent forms are signed.
• Assure all pre-op orders are complete.
• Obtain, administer, and record medication.
• Start patient IV and other pre-op requirements.
• Enter vital information in patient chart.
• Assure all pre-op tests are completed and inform anesthesia and surgeon of any abnormal or questionable vitals, blood sugar, lab works, EKG, or x-ray results, etc.
• Complete discharge per surgeon orders.
• Effectively communicate discharge instructions to patient and assure patient understanding.

Circulating Nurse:

• Identify needed supplies and equipment to prepare room for patient procedure using surgeons’ preference cards.
• Assess and meet the patient’s individual physical, safety, and emotional needs.
• Direct surgical time-out incorporating and using the Surgical Safety Checklist.
• Assure completion of patient’s chart, operating room records and charge slips.
• Participate in sponge, sharps, and instrument counts with the scrub nurse.
• Identify, label and dispatch specimens as appropriate.
• Obtain and record medications used during procedure.
• Anticipate and fulfill the requirements of the scrub nurse.
• Legibly and accurately record information.
• Give complete report to PACU Nurse.

Scrub Nurse(s):

• Prepare equipment and packs for use in the procedure using surgeons’ preference cards.
• Participate in surgical time-out incorporating and using the Surgical Safety Checklist.
• Scrub, gown and glove self and other team members for the procedure.
• Handle instruments and packs correctly and ensure their proper functioning.
• Pass instruments to the surgeon in a safe manner, anticipating instrument, suture, and supply needs.
• Retract tissue as instructed by the surgeon. Assist the surgeon in inserting and removing sutures or staples.
• Apply dressing as directed by the surgeon when needed.
• Participate in all required counts.
• Assist with sterile table and room preparation, cleanup following the procedure, and return of supplies.
• Prepare for following procedures.
• Close room at the end of the day, assure room is stocked and prepped for emergency and next-day use.
• Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU):
• Prepare equipment to receive surgical patient into recovery.
• Monitor patient during recovery from anesthesia.
• Obtain vitals frequently as required per policy/procedure.
• Respond to patient pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia.
• Evaluate overall physical condition of patient.
• Keep surgeon and anesthesia informed about patient status.
• Give medication as ordered by surgeon.
• Enter vital information in patient chart.
• Give complete hand off report.

Outpatient Specialty Clinic (OSC)

• Prepare equipment and room for physicians.
• Take vitals and record patient’s condition.
• Follow physician’s orders.
• Schedule surgical procedures, medical tests, and diagnostic procedures per surgeon orders.

All Registered Nurses:

• Report pertinent information to appropriate team members of progress and changes in the operating room.
• Notify appropriate persons of any change in the surgery schedule.
• Prepare rooms, instrument sets and schedule for the following day’s schedule.
• Assist in PACU, and other areas as directed by the CNO or delegate.
• Transport patients when possible.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to standard precautions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of Associate Degree in Nursing
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – BLS is not required for staff with Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Rhythm Interpretation Class
• IV Therapy Training
• Knowledge in Nursing Theory and Practice
• Ability to assume responsibility and make nursing judgments
• Computer Skills; including keyboarding
• Legible handwriting, ability to print
• Mandatory Reporter
• Ability to function in a team environment.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel. Patients, family members, visitors, and physicians.
• Must have patience, tact, and cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as willingness to handle difficult situations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questions when clarification is needed

Experience:

• Two years of perioperative nursing experience preferred.
• One year of hospital nursing experience required.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

• Sit: Constant
• Stand: Constant
• Walk: Frequent
• Lift:
  • 10 pounds: Frequent
  • 25 pounds: Frequent
  • 50 pounds*: Occasionally
  • 75 pounds*: Never
  • Greater than 100 pounds*: Never
• Carry:
  • 10 pounds: Frequent
  • 25 pounds: Frequent
  • 50 pounds*: Occasionally
  • 75 pounds*: Never
  • Greater than 100 pounds*: Never
• Push/Pull:
  • 10 pounds: Frequent
  • 25 pounds: Frequent
  • 50 pounds*: Occasionally
  • 75 pounds*: Never
  • Greater than 100 pounds*: Never
• Squat/Kneel/Crouch: Frequent
• Climb: Occasionally
• Balance: Occasionally
• Twist: Occasionally
• Bend/Stoop: Occasionally
• Crawl: Occasionally
• Grasp/Grip: Frequent
• Talk: Frequent
• Hear: Frequent
• See: Constant

*Anything greater than 50 pounds- assist of two or more, or mechanical lift are required.

Environmental Factors:

• May be exposed to communicable diseases due to working in a health care environment.
• Works in a well-illuminated climate-controlled environment.
• Moderate noise level when machines/equipment in use but typically quiet environment.
• May come in contact with blood and other body fluids.

Organizational Relationships:

Reports to: Surgical Services Director

Employees supervised: None

Department: Radiology

Hours: Weekend Package, Fulltime or Part-time based on candidate's availability

Description:

Responsible for performing diagnostic radiographic procedures including CT on patients of all ages—newborn through geriatric.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-accredited Radiologic Technology program
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• State of Iowa Permit to Practice

Competitive wages and excellent benefits package.

New grads are encouraged to apply!

Department: Nutritional Services

Hours: Fulltime, part-time, or PRN (casual). Varied shifts. Flexible schedules based on candidate's availability.

Description:

The Dietary Assistant performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Nutritional Services Department.

Duties:

• Perform defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Dietary Director.
• Prepare foods following recipes
• Serve appropriate diets per current Diet Manual & therapeutic diets
• Have a working knowledge of therapeutic diets
• Provide assistance to the cook in the preparation and service of meals.
• Meet scheduled meal and snack times.
• Follow Federal and State hospital regulations and Dietary Department policies and procedures.
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled.
• Assist in arranging tray cards, loading food carts, and serving meals.
• Serve patients and staff.
• Wash and store dishes.
• Follow established reporting procedures for the following:
• Supply or equipment needs.
• Any damaged or loose fixtures, flooring, or tiling requiring replacement or repair.
• Any unsafe or malfunctioning equipment.
• Any conditions conducive to breeding insects, rodents or other vermin.
• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies.
• Attend in-service educational programs.
• Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
• Follow defined Infection Control procedures.
• Understand facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
• Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and Facility’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Perform other department duties or special assignments as directed by the Dietary Director.

Qualifications:

The Dietary Assistant will be a high school graduate or equivalent, or currently attending school. Previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred but not required. Ability to read, understand and follow recipe directions, diet orders, tray cards, and work assignments. This position will show a willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions. Numerical ability is necessary for recipe preparation and proper measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals, as well as good motor coordination and manual dexterity are required for various work routines such as preparing food items, serving trays, handling soiled dishes, operating dietary equipment and cleaning work area. The Dietary Assistant will be able and willing to work flexible hours and must be patient and tolerant toward staff, patients, and family members.

Physical Requirements:

The Dietary Assistant stands and walks intermittently throughout the working day, as well as reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries, and manipulates various food products, dietary supplies and equipment.

The Dietary Assistant must have an ability to work with chemicals and cleaning agents. Must be able to lift and/or carry 50 pounds and withstand exposure to temperature and humidity changes as in entering refrigerated storage areas, working at ovens, ranges, dish-washing machines, and at steam tables. This employee must be free from infections or diseases.

Fulltime Dietary Assistants will be cross-trained and must be able to perform the role of Cook within six months of employment.

Students highly encouraged to apply!

Department: Clinic

Hours: Fulltime (1.0 FTE) – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Description:

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Clinic Director or Clinic Nurse Manager in a medical clinic setting, this employee performs any combination of duties to assist in examination and treatment of patients including adult, geriatric, and pediatric population.  This employee has the responsibility of the preliminary work-up of a patient before the provider sees the patient.  This employee follows the rules of confidentiality, risk management, HIPAA regulation, and safety issues pertaining to the position.

• Routine of setting up, stocking and cleaning of exam rooms and nurses station
• “Working-up” of patients including, but not limited to, Vitals; height, weight, BP, Pulse, Temperature, Respiration, and BMI, Chief Complaint according to E/M guidelines, completing Advanced Directive, updating the medication list, and other pertinent personal, family, social and medical history for the patient at each visit
• Setting up for procedures as applicable, including, but not limited to pap and pelvics, castings, suturing and minor office surgeries.
• Assist the provider with procedures as applicable, including, but not limited to pap and pelvics, castings, suturing and office surgeries
• At any given time, perform such duties, including but not limited to injections, basic lab, ear washes, tympanograms, EKGs, and wound dressings
• Schedule procedures and tests done outside of clinic, including but not limited to x-rays, mammograms, treadmills, etc.
• Able to send prescriptions electronically
• Refer and schedule patient with other providers outside of clinic as needed
• Keep record of nursing home patients, rounds, faxes, notes, etc.
• Clean, organize and inventory drug closets
• Be familiar of patient’s insurance information and follow rules for that plan for pre-authorizations, referrals, etc.
• As per clinic guidelines, be responsible for the authentication, preparation and submission of charting, insuring confidentiality of all records

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or medical assistant program. Proof of licensure or certification is required.
• Previous patient contact in a medical practice preferred.
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questions when clarification is needed.
• Must be able to interact with fellow employees in a way that promotes a harmonious and cooperative working environment.

Department: Laboratory

Hours: Fulltime

Description:

Performs various chemical, microscopic and bacteriological tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and acts in a professional manner when performing these duties.  Performs duties as assigned on a rotational basis in all laboratory sub-departments including: chemistry, hematology, coagulation, blood bank. serology, and microbiology.

Obtains laboratory specimens from the medical/surgical floor, emergency department, birth center, clinics or nursing homes or directly from the patient, using established laboratory collection, venipuncture, capillary, and arterial techniques.  Performs routine phlebotomies.  Obtains specimens used in drug testing and paternity collections following established protocols.  Performs breath alcohol testing.  Works with all age groups.

Must be able to correlate and interpret test results prior to confirming, verifying and releasing test results.  This includes being able to recognize problems, troubleshoot, identify causes of errors and make any necessary adjustments or corrections.  Should be able to do any difficult differential smears and be proficient in bacteriologic smears.

Must be able to make up any normality or molarity solution needed from a stock solution.  Must set up standard curves for any given test, preparing proper dilutions from stock standards to be able to check the present curve as necessary.

Qualifications:

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Two years of college in an approved MLT program with courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, plus internship in an approved laboratory.  See personnel regulations policy for additional CLIA requirements.

Must be a registered ASCP certified Medical Technician.  If technologist is newly graduated from an approved school, board certification should be obtained within 6 months of hire.

 Medical Technologist (MT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

Three years of college or equivalent with courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, plus 1 year of training in a school of medical technology approved by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).

Must be a registered ASCP certified Medical Technologist.  If technologist is newly graduated from an approved school, board certification should be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Department: Nursing

Hours: PRN (casual)

Description:

Currently accepting applications for PRN (casual) Certified Nursing Assistants. Varied shifts. Flexible schedules.

Nursing students highly encouraged to apply!

Experience Required: CNA Certification