Employment

Registered Nurse  

(1) PRN position available

(1) Float position 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Duties:

• Performs admission assessment including H&P and ongoing assessments including safety, infection control, and health education
• Carries out physicians orders using sound nursing judgment
• Utilizes written and computer skills to complete patient/unit forms and records
• Performs or delegates the task of carrying out appropriate treatments for the patients
• Demonstrates competence in CPR
• Intervenes in mental and/or physical patient crisis situations
• Will upon admission and throughout hospital stay, institute discharge planning as needed with the appropriate agencies or personnel
• Orients and/or assigns new personnel to be oriented
• Other duties as assigned
• Must be willing to cross-train to other departments 

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Licensed to practice within the state of Kentucky
• Minimum of an Associates Degree
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Must maintain continuing education credits as established by KBN
• Previous experience preferred

ER Registered Nurse  

Full Time   7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Duties:

• Performs admission assessment including H&P and ongoing assessments including safety, infection control, and health education
• Carries out physicians orders using sound nursing judgment
• Utilizes written and computer skills to complete patient/unit forms and records
• Performs or delegates the task of carrying out appropriate treatments for the patients
• Demonstrates competence in CPR
• Intervenes in mental and/or physical patient crisis situations
• Will upon admission and throughout hospital stay, institute discharge planning as needed with the appropriate agencies or personnel
• Orients and/or assigns new personnel to be oriented
• Other duties as assigned
• Must be willing to cross-train to other departments 

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Licensed to practice within the state of Kentucky
• Minimum of an Associates Degree
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Must maintain continuing education credits as established by KBN
• Previous experience preferred

Medical Laboratory Technician/ Medical Technologist PRN

One night shift 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM and weekends when needed

Duties:

• Cooperate with the Lab Manager and Lab Director in the operation of laboratory services
• Receive specimens and perform complex analysis
• Receive and report on tests and test results
• Select and verify test methodologies and procedures
• Follow quality control programs and resolve technical problems/ issues
• Perform and document daily instrument maintenance, routine parts replacement and troubleshooting/ problem solving on non-routine maintenance
• Participate in continuous quality improvement programs, compliance issues and comply with regulatory rules and regulations
• Perform technical duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an accredited program of laboratory training
• Associates degree required (MLT)
• Bachelor degree required (MT)
• One year of experience is preferred but new graduates will be considered
• Membership in an approved laboratory organization
• Ability to communicate effectively

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Duties:

• Provide all cardiopulmonary procedures 
• Consult with others as required and adjust cardiopulmonary processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care
• Complies with the established departmental policies and procedure, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, and environmental infection control standards
• Compiles statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes
• Maintains communication between the cardiopulmonary department, nursing and all ancillary departments for the purpose of improving patient care
• Reports outcomes of cardiopulmonary activities performed on behalf of the patient
• Ensures that cardiopulmonary standards and practices are met through out the facility
• Attends departmental meetings and actively participates on hospital committees as assigned 
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
• Complete annual competency and  performance appraisal supplement for age appropriate care

Qualifications:

• Obtain continuing education units as required per National Board of Respiratory Care and Kentucky licensure laws
• Must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care educational program
• Must hold the following license: CRT or RRT or eligible
• Must have a current valid license to practice in the state of Kentucky
• BLS is required
• ACLS must be obtained within one year of employment
• PALS and NALS are preferred but not mandatory
• 1 – 2 years clinical experience preferred but not mandatory
• 1 – 2 years ventilator experience preferred but not mandatory

Certified Nursing Assistant

Full time 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM position available

Full time 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM position available

All shifts & all areas

Duties:

• Will provide maximum individualized supportive patient care to hospitalized patients and their families within the assigned area
• Performs the task of carrying out the appropriate treatment for the patient
• Provides sufficient protection and physical support to patient while in bed, ambulating, lifting, and/or positioning or when being transferred
• Gives a full report to charge nurse for the oncoming shift about each patients history of treatments done, and treatments to be done
• Will notify the charge nurse of any changes in the patient condition, so that he/she can determine the plan of care
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Must possess a valid Certified Nurse Aide License
• Must be CPR certified
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be able to prioritize nursing care utilizing nursing judgment

Licensed Practical Nurse

PRN all shifts

Duties:

• Assesses patient and family needs
• Implements patient care and nursing provides for appropriate treatment
• Completes required documentation and provides for appropriate treatment of patients
• Responds to patient crisis situations
• Maintains safe unit/patient environment
• Orients and/or assigns appropriate personnel to orient and evaluates the personnel by job performance appraisal
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Licensed from an accredited school of nursing
• Licensed to practice within the state Kentucky
• Must have a L.P.N degree
• Must have current BLS
• No restrictions on nursing license

Volunteers 

Looking for a way to serve your community and meet new people? Volunteer your time through Caldwell Medical Center’s Volunteer program.

Our current volunteer opportunities include:

• Clinical and Non Clinical areas
• Information Desk and Greeter
• Community Outreach

Additionally, Volunteer members are now able to work in certain clinical and administrative areas. Each position involves, but is not limited to, interaction with patients and families, clerical duties, and general errands.

If you would like additional information regarding the Volunteer Program, please call the Human Resources office at (270) 365-0324.