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Knapp believes in the importance of investing in our employees, and offers a generous array of benefits. We take pride in the challenging and rewarding career opportunities available to our employees.
Knapp Medical Center invites you to search through the positions available at our hospital.
Knapp Medical Center is a Drug Free / Equal Opportunity Employer.
Certified Nurse AideMore Details
To provide quality care to patients under the direction of a Licensed Nurse, in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Knapp Medical Center.
Rotating work schedules, Monday thru Sunday. Varies shifts: 7a-7p, 7p-7a, 7a-3p, 3p-11p and 11p-7a.
To provide quality care to patients under the direction of a Licensed Nurse, in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Knapp Medical Center.
Rotating work schedules, Monday thru Sunday. Varies shifts: 7a-7p, 7p-7a, 7a-3p, 3p-11p and 11p-7a.
Clinical Educator for Women's ServicesMore Details
The RN will assess, make critical professional judgements, provide client/patient education, evaluate delegated functions delivered by licensed and unlicensed assistive personnel and remain accountable for patient care rendered. He/she works closely with the Unit Director in implementing policies and procedures. Employees in this position will be required to demonstrate competencies in the care and/or services to our patients/customers between the ages of neonates through 70+ years.
The RN will assess, make critical professional judgements, provide client/patient education, evaluate delegated functions delivered by licensed and unlicensed assistive personnel and remain accountable for patient care rendered. He/she works closely with the Unit Director in implementing policies and procedures. Employees in this position will be required to demonstrate competencies in the care and/or services to our patients/customers between the ages of neonates through 70+ years.
CME EducatorMore Details
The CME Coordinator / Educator, under the direction and supervision of the Director of the Department of Education, works ultimately to promote hospital clients satisfaction by stimulating professional growth primarily, among members of the Medical Staff Services and secondarily among Nursing, Clinical and the Support/ Ancillary Staff. He/she performs assessment of their educational needs, coordinates the development and offers a structured, goal-oriented educational intervention based primarily on identified needs. He/she must conduct an evaluation of educational interventions to determine how it impacts behavior, practice and competency of the learners. He/she must be an effective communicator and coordinator; and must have the ability to relate to hospital staff with multi-levels of technical and professional and educational preparation.
The CME Coordinator / Educator, under the direction and supervision of the Director of the Department of Education, works ultimately to promote hospital clients satisfaction by stimulating professional growth primarily, among members of the Medical Staff Services and secondarily among Nursing, Clinical and the Support/ Ancillary Staff. He/she performs assessment of their educational needs, coordinates the development and offers a structured, goal-oriented educational intervention based primarily on identified needs. He/she must conduct an evaluation of educational interventions to determine how it impacts behavior, practice and competency of the learners. He/she must be an effective communicator and coordinator; and must have the ability to relate to hospital staff with multi-levels of technical and professional and educational preparation.
Director of Case ManagementMore Details
•The Director of Case Management directs the activities of Case Managers, Social Workers as well as ancillary staff in coordinating health care planning, facilitation and evaluation of selected interventions across the continuum of care. Serves as a resource person to ensure medically appropriate, cost effective care. Actively participates in hospital performance improvement functions, particularly in the development and analysis of Clinical Pathways. Leads and participates in hospital committees designed to improve the quality of patient care, collecting and analyzing of data to identify patterns of care, resource utilization or other areas where process improvement actions can positively impact quality of care, cost, resource utilization and length of stay.
•The Director of Case Management directs the activities of Case Managers, Social Workers as well as ancillary staff in coordinating health care planning, facilitation and evaluation of selected interventions across the continuum of care. Serves as a resource person to ensure medically appropriate, cost effective care. Actively participates in hospital performance improvement functions, particularly in the development and analysis of Clinical Pathways. Leads and participates in hospital committees designed to improve the quality of patient care, collecting and analyzing of data to identify patterns of care, resource utilization or other areas where process improvement actions can positively impact quality of care, cost, resource utilization and length of stay.
Director of PediatricsMore Details
Under the general supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer/Assistant Director of Nurses, the Unit Director directs and coordinates goal-oriented patient care activities, nursing duties and unit activities for one/two nursing unit and is responsible for qualified staff coverage on a 24 hour basis. He/she coordinates nursing activities with those of other hospital disciplines. The Unit Director schedules, evaluates, and supervises personnel within his/her department and/or departments. He/she is responsible for planning and recommending a budget for the nursing unit, and the relationship and coordination of his/her department/departments with other hospital departments. The employee in this position will be required to demonstrate competencies in the care and/or services to our patients, based on unit specific-age group criteria.
Under the general supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer/Assistant Director of Nurses, the Unit Director directs and coordinates goal-oriented patient care activities, nursing duties and unit activities for one/two nursing unit and is responsible for qualified staff coverage on a 24 hour basis. He/she coordinates nursing activities with those of other hospital disciplines. The Unit Director schedules, evaluates, and supervises personnel within his/her department and/or departments. He/she is responsible for planning and recommending a budget for the nursing unit, and the relationship and coordination of his/her department/departments with other hospital departments. The employee in this position will be required to demonstrate competencies in the care and/or services to our patients, based on unit specific-age group criteria.
Infection Control CoordinatorMore Details
The Infection Control Nurse is responsible for the coordination and management of a hospital-wide infectional control program, infection control surveillance, and maintain all regulatory functions. Ensures that leadership has current inforamtion on JCAHO standards and federal, state and county requirements. Functions as a consultant to all hospital staff on infection control issues and liaisons between the infection control committee and other hospital depts.
The Infection Control Nurse is responsible for the coordination and management of a hospital-wide infectional control program, infection control surveillance, and maintain all regulatory functions. Ensures that leadership has current inforamtion on JCAHO standards and federal, state and county requirements. Functions as a consultant to all hospital staff on infection control issues and liaisons between the infection control committee and other hospital depts.
Licensed Vocational NurseMore Details
Provides care under the direction of the RN, using the nursing process, in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Knapp Medical Center.
Provides care under the direction of the RN, using the nursing process, in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Knapp Medical Center.
Medical Records TranscriptionistMore Details
The Medical Transcriptionist interprets and transcribes dictation by physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient assessment, workup, therapeutic procedures, clinical course, diagnosis, prognosis, etc., in order to document patient care and facilitate delivery of healthcare services. The Medical Transcriptionist works under the direct supervision of the Transcription Supervisor.
The Medical Transcriptionist interprets and transcribes dictation by physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient assessment, workup, therapeutic procedures, clinical course, diagnosis, prognosis, etc., in order to document patient care and facilitate delivery of healthcare services. The Medical Transcriptionist works under the direct supervision of the Transcription Supervisor.
PharmacistMore Details
The Staff Pharmacist functions under the general supervision of the director of pharmacy. The staff pharmacist performs duties, maintains professional standards in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies, procedures, codes and standards maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care and assures smooth operation of the pharmacy department. A staff pharmacist may, in the absence of the director of pharmacy, be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the director of pharmacy.
The Staff Pharmacist functions under the general supervision of the director of pharmacy. The staff pharmacist performs duties, maintains professional standards in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies, procedures, codes and standards maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care and assures smooth operation of the pharmacy department. A staff pharmacist may, in the absence of the director of pharmacy, be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the director of pharmacy.
Physical Therapist More Details
The Staff Physical Therapist assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides physical therapy evaluations, modalities and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care in Inpatient and Outpatient settings.
Fulltime and PRN weekend coverage.
The Staff Physical Therapist assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides physical therapy evaluations, modalities and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care in Inpatient and Outpatient settings.
Fulltime and PRN weekend coverage.
Registered Nurse - All AreasMore Details
The RN will assess, make critical professional judgements, provide client/patient education, evaluate delegated functions delivered by unlicensed assistive personnel and remain accountable for patient care rendered. Employees in this position will be required to demonstrate competencies in the care and/or service to our patient/customers. He/she works closely with the Unit Director in implemeting KMC policies and procedures with emphasis placed in needs of those patients. Employees in this position will be required to demonstrate competencies in the care and/or service to our patients/customers betwenn the ages of 1 month through 64+.
Various shifts opening of 8 or 12 hour shifts.
The RN will assess, make critical professional judgements, provide client/patient education, evaluate delegated functions delivered by unlicensed assistive personnel and remain accountable for patient care rendered. Employees in this position will be required to demonstrate competencies in the care and/or service to our patient/customers. He/she works closely with the Unit Director in implemeting KMC policies and procedures with emphasis placed in needs of those patients. Employees in this position will be required to demonstrate competencies in the care and/or service to our patients/customers betwenn the ages of 1 month through 64+.
Various shifts opening of 8 or 12 hour shifts.
Registered Nurse - RadiologyMore Details
The Radiology Nurse is an integral part of the radiology team. The major goal of the Radiology Nurse is to provide quality nursing to both in and outpatients in the Department of Radiology. The Radiology Nurse cares for the pediatric, adult, elderly, acutely il, or chronically ill patient. The Radiology Nurse should be qualified and prepared to handle all unexpected emergencies that occur during any radiological procedure. The Radiology Nurse must be attuned to the diverse needs of the community such as language, ethnic, religious, and sexual differences. The Radiology Nurse must be familiar with the patient’s bill of rights and seek assistance from other resources when needed to ensure individualized care. Skills utilized in his/her job performance include assessment, communication, teaching, leadership, and management. This individual ensures patient privacy, dignity and safety. Areas where the nurse may function are: general diagnostic, special procedures, radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, cardiac catherization, ultrasound, computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and mammography. The overall goal of the Radiology Nurse is to provide optimum patient care utilizing the nursing process. The Radiology Nurse will assist, identify needs, plan, implement appropriate interventions, document and evaluate outcomes.
The Radiology Nurse is an integral part of the radiology team. The major goal of the Radiology Nurse is to provide quality nursing to both in and outpatients in the Department of Radiology. The Radiology Nurse cares for the pediatric, adult, elderly, acutely il, or chronically ill patient. The Radiology Nurse should be qualified and prepared to handle all unexpected emergencies that occur during any radiological procedure. The Radiology Nurse must be attuned to the diverse needs of the community such as language, ethnic, religious, and sexual differences. The Radiology Nurse must be familiar with the patient’s bill of rights and seek assistance from other resources when needed to ensure individualized care. Skills utilized in his/her job performance include assessment, communication, teaching, leadership, and management. This individual ensures patient privacy, dignity and safety. Areas where the nurse may function are: general diagnostic, special procedures, radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, cardiac catherization, ultrasound, computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and mammography. The overall goal of the Radiology Nurse is to provide optimum patient care utilizing the nursing process. The Radiology Nurse will assist, identify needs, plan, implement appropriate interventions, document and evaluate outcomes.
Respiratory Therapist RRT/CRTMore Details
The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. This includes, but is not limited to: emergency services, therapeutics, diagnostics, patient education/smoking cessation counseling, maintenance of department records, cleaning and processing of department equipment and related tasks assigned by the Department Manager. Employees in this position will be required to demonstrate competencies in the care and/or services to our patients/customers between the ages of neonates through 70 plus years.
The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. This includes, but is not limited to: emergency services, therapeutics, diagnostics, patient education/smoking cessation counseling, maintenance of department records, cleaning and processing of department equipment and related tasks assigned by the Department Manager. Employees in this position will be required to demonstrate competencies in the care and/or services to our patients/customers between the ages of neonates through 70 plus years.
RN Diabetes EducatorMore Details
The Diabetes Center Diabetes Nurse Educator’s duties and responsibilities primarily involve assessing diabetes program participants to determine their educational needs, provide diabetes self-management education and training, developing educational materials, collaborating with the Center’s staff in the presentation, evaluation and revision of the curriculum, and assisting the director in marketing and promoting efforts. This individual serves as a resource person and role model, and facilitates professional growth in self and others. This individual coordinates the effort of various health care workers, is involved in inpatient and outpatient patient/family diabetes self-management education, staff development at the unit level, and if so designated, overall unit management. Progress in diabetes education is communicated to the program director, physicians, and other staff. Assists with general activities of the unit.
The Diabetes Center Diabetes Nurse Educator’s duties and responsibilities primarily involve assessing diabetes program participants to determine their educational needs, provide diabetes self-management education and training, developing educational materials, collaborating with the Center’s staff in the presentation, evaluation and revision of the curriculum, and assisting the director in marketing and promoting efforts. This individual serves as a resource person and role model, and facilitates professional growth in self and others. This individual coordinates the effort of various health care workers, is involved in inpatient and outpatient patient/family diabetes self-management education, staff development at the unit level, and if so designated, overall unit management. Progress in diabetes education is communicated to the program director, physicians, and other staff. Assists with general activities of the unit.
Staff AssistantMore Details
The staff assistant provides primary administrative support to Director and professional staff of the Case Management Department. Position includes broad range of activities from assisting in communication, coordination and correspondence, to assisting with patient care arrangements, ordering supplies and preparing discharge packets. Assists with organizing and implementing systems for communication and record keeping
The staff assistant provides primary administrative support to Director and professional staff of the Case Management Department. Position includes broad range of activities from assisting in communication, coordination and correspondence, to assisting with patient care arrangements, ordering supplies and preparing discharge packets. Assists with organizing and implementing systems for communication and record keeping
Ultrasound TechnologistMore Details
Performs a variety of Ultraound imaging procedures and is responsible for patient safety protocols. Functions as the first line interface with customers in the successful accomplishment of their imaging needs. Participates in Quality Control and Quality Assurance activities. This individual must apply all aspects and principles of Radiation Protection. Individual must recognize patient conditions requiring life support measures. Cert. RDMS required. Current ACLS or BCLS Certificates.
Performs a variety of Ultraound imaging procedures and is responsible for patient safety protocols. Functions as the first line interface with customers in the successful accomplishment of their imaging needs. Participates in Quality Control and Quality Assurance activities. This individual must apply all aspects and principles of Radiation Protection. Individual must recognize patient conditions requiring life support measures. Cert. RDMS required. Current ACLS or BCLS Certificates.