Employment Opportunities

Norton County Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals based on merit, qualifications and abilities.

For more information about our EOE and drug testing policies, benefits and community, access our Human Resources department page.

DOWNLOADABLE JOB APPLICATION FOR ALL OPEN POSITIONS: Click to access our official electronic application form.

If you have questions about any position, please contact the Human Resources department at 785-877-3351.

Recruitment & Retention

NCH is hiring

Norton County Hospital is a great place to work, provide care and receive care!

We are currently recruiting qualified clinical staff to join our valuable team by offering a Hiring Bonus of $8,000 that applies to open positions in lab, social work and for inpatient nurses.

Our Loan Repayment Program is a retention incentive that applies to current employees in multiple departments. Contact Human Resources for more details.

Additionally, we have a Tuition Assistance Program that applies to current employees in clinical areas such as lab, nursing (CNAs to RNs) and social work.

Current Openings

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Patient Care Careers
Office & Business Care / Administration Careers
Service & Building Care Careers

Patient Care

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Clinic Aide — Full Time ⬇️

Norton County Hospital has a full-time position available for an Aide in the Norton Medical Clinic. Primary responsibilities include assisting providers, collecting vital statistics and reason for patient visit, and maintaining the electronic medical record for patients. Normal schedule is Monday-Friday during Clinic hours. Prefer previous aide experience, CNA or Certified Medical Assistant. Benefit package includes paid time off (PTO); health insurance; and KPERS retirement, life insurance and disability.

Applications can be picked up at any Hospital Admissions Desk, requested by email from shempler@ntcohosp.com, or printed from our website (application is linked at the top of this page). Please return resume and application to Human Resources, Norton County Hospital, P.O. Box 250, Norton, Kansas 67654 or email to shempler@ntcohosp.com. You may also fax your application to 785-874-4899. EOE.

Clinic LPN — Full Time ⬇️

Norton County Hospital has a full-time position for an LPN in our Medical Clinic. This position will be full time Monday through Friday and will participate in the Saturday morning schedule rotation.

Primary responsibilities include but not limited to:

Assist patients in the rooming process (vital signs, height and weight) and update the patient’s electronic health record.
Prepare patient for any procedure to be performed.
Assist with orders for diagnostic studies as requested by the medical provider.
Inform patients of test results.
Communicate with the pharmacies for prescription orders.
Schedule patients for referrals as directed by the medical providers.
Assist the medical providers in completing any required paperwork.
Obtain prior authorizations for radiological testing and medications as needed.
Assist with scanning and abstraction of the medical record.
Assist with injections and treatments and perform routine lab test requested by medical provider.

Benefit package includes PTO (paid time off); health insurance; HSA matching contributions with high-deductible health plans; several supplemental insurances; KPERS retirement, life insurance and disability; and additional voluntary retirement options.

CNA — Full Time Day Shift ⬇️

Norton County Hospital has an opening for a full-time day shift CNA to join our health care team. This is an opportunity to work with acute care, surgical, OB and skilled levels of care in a progressive hospital. This position also does patient registration during their shift. Full-time positions include a rotating weekend and holiday schedule. Acute care shifts are 12-hour shifts.

CNA — Full Time Night Shift ⬇️

Norton County Hospital has an opening for a full-time night shift CNA to join our health care team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a progressive, rural hospital that offers acute, skilled and intermediate levels of patient care. This position also does patient registration for ER visits after business hours. Full-time positions include a rotating weekend and holiday schedule. Acute care shifts are 12-hour shifts.

NCH benefit package includes Paid Time Off; health insurance; several supplement insurances; and KPERS retirement, life insurance and disability.

CNA Med/Surg — PRN ⬇️

Norton County Hospital has PRN positions available for CNAs to join our health care team. The PRN assignments would be a variety of 12-hour nursing shifts. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a progressive, rural hospital that offers acute, skilled and intermediate levels of patient care.

Laboratory Tech (MT or MLT) — Full Time, Part Time or PRN ⬇️

Norton County Hospital has a full-time, part-time or PRN employment opportunity for a Lab Tech in our Laboratory department. Applicant should be an MT, MLS or MLT with an ASCP certification or eligible for certification. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Normal full-time schedule is 40 hours per week with rotating on-call schedule for nights, weekends and holidays. Part-time or PRN hours will vary. Applicant must be organized, detail-oriented, have excellent communication, customer service and computer skills, and be able to multi-task.

Full-time benefit package includes paid time off (PTO); health insurance; and KPERS retirement, life insurance and disability. Benefits for part-time position will depend on hours worked per week.

Occupational Therapist — Part Time or Full Time ⬇️

Norton County Hospital has an immediate opening for an Occupational Therapist in our Rehabilitation department. Contact Human Resources for hiring incentives. Applicant must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and have current or obtain Kansas licensure prior to start date. This position is primarily responsible for overseeing all inpatient and outpatient occupational therapy evaluations and treatments and will manage their own caseload. This position could be either part time or full time for the candidate who is self-driven and motivated to build the OT program. This position will have varying hours Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

This is a great opportunity to work in a busy, up-tempo environment with a mix of inpatient and outpatient evaluations and treatments. Join our progressive Rehab department that focuses on high-quality care, patient satisfaction and positive outcomes. Candidate may qualify for benefits based on the hours worked per week. Benefit package includes PTO (paid time off); health insurance; HSA matching contributions with high-deductible health plans; several supplemental insurances; KPERS retirement, life insurance and disability; and additional voluntary retirement options.

Please contact Kellen Jacobs for additional information about this opportunity. Applications can be picked up at any Hospital Admissions Desk, requested by email from shempler@ntcohosp.com, or printed from our website (application is linked at the top of this page). Please return to Human Resources or Kellen Jacobs, DPT, Norton County Hospital, P.O. Box 250, Norton, Kansas 67654 or return by email to shempler@ntcohosp.com. You may also provide via fax to 785-874-4899. EOE.

Physical Therapist — Full Time ⬇️

Norton County Hospital has immediate opening for full-time outpatient Physical Therapist to join our health care team. Applicants must be able to obtain Kansas licensure and have graduated from an accredited program. Experienced and new graduates are encouraged to apply. Norton County Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital with a progressive rehab department that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our regional community. Applicants will be joining a busy outpatient department staffed by two other full-time PTs, an OT, and two PTAs who places high value on quality of care. Interest in continued education in Women's Health physical therapy is preferred but not necessary to apply. NCH offers competitive salaries with benefit package including Paid Time Off; health insurance; several supplementary insurances; and KPERS retirement, life insurance and long-term disability.

Applications can be picked up at any Hospital Admissions Desk, requested by email from shempler@ntcohosp.com, or printed from our website (application is linked at the top of this page). Please send resume and application to Human Resources, Norton County Hospital, P.O. Box 250, Norton, Kansas 67654 or email to shempler@ntcohosp.com. You may also provide via fax to 785-874-4899. EOE.

Respiratory Therapist — Part Time or Full Time ⬇️

Norton County Hospital has a part-time or full-time career opportunity for a Respiratory Therapist. This position is responsible for performing all aspects of Respiratory Therapy including ABGs, CPAP management, nebulizers, incentive spirometry, body plethysmography, pulmonary rehabilitation, a wide variety of diagnostic testing including EKGs, Holter monitoring, stress testing, and pulmonary function testing, assist with sleep studies patient assessments, and equipment management. This position will share on-call responsibility to respond to emergency situations involving the respiratory status of patients. This positon will provide education to patients on respiratory diseases as appropriate.

Position qualifications include:

Current Kansas licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Maintains current certification in Healthcare Provider BLS, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as approved by facility policy. (If not current in the previous advanced certifications, time may be allowed after hire to complete them.)

Benefits will depend on whether employment is part or full time and may include paid time off (PTO); health insurance; and KPERS retirement, life insurance and disability.

Applications can be picked up at any Hospital Admissions Desk, requested by email from shempler@ntcohosp.com, or printed from our website (application is linked at the top of this page). Please send resume and application to Human Resources, Norton County Hospital, P.O. Box 250, Norton, Kansas 67654 or email to shempler@ntcohosp.com. You may also provide via fax to 785-874-4899. EOE.

RN Med/Surg & ER — Full Time Night Shift ⬇️

Norton County Hospital has a full-time career opportunity for an RN to join our health care team. This position is 12-hour night shifts, with rotating weekends and holiday schedule. This position will work with acute, skilled and intermediate levels of patient care, and Emergency Room. RN also has the opportunity to train for labor/delivery and postpartum care. NCH offers competitive salaries with benefit package including Paid Time Off; health insurance; KPERS retirement, life insurance and disability; and several supplemental insurances.

RN Med/Surg/ER & OB — PRN (New Pay Rates) ⬇️

Norton County Hospital has PRN positions available for RNs to join our health care team. The PRN assignments would be a variety of 12-hour nursing shifts. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a progressive, rural hospital that offers acute, skilled and intermediate levels of patient care, Emergency Room, Surgery and Obstetrics.

RN Charge Nurse — Full Time Night Shift ⬇️

Norton County Hospital has a full-time career opportunity for an RN to join our health care team. This position is 12-hour night shifts, with rotating weekends and holiday schedule. The RN Charge Nurse assumes the responsibility of shift supervision of inpatient and emergency room activity, directing patient care activities, support of shift staff, functioning as a clinical resource and liaison to the Director of Nursing. This position will work with acute, skilled and intermediate levels of patient care, emergency room, postpartum as well as opportunity to train for labor and delivery. Benefit package includes paid time off; KPERS retirement, life and long-term disability insurance; health insurance and a variety of supplemental insurances.

Office & Business Care / Administration

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Clinic Manager — Full Time ⬇️

Norton County Hospital has a career opportunity for a Medical Clinic Manager. The Clinic Manager is responsible for administering, directing and coordinating the activities within the Rural Health Clinic by performing the duties directly and with the clinic staff. The Clinic Manager works effectively with medical staff, nursing staff and business staff to coordinate schedules, resources, meetings and training. This position is also responsible for directing staff to follow established policies and procedure as well as function as a liaison between patients, providers, clinic staff, administration and other hospital staff.

Responsibilities Include but not limited to:

Monitors staff and clinic compliance with regulations, policies and procedures, and with standards of quality patient care through quality assurance monitoring and implementing quality improvement activities
Defines goals, objectives, budget and performance standards for the clinic
Ensures clinic activities and processes encourage intradepartmental coordination within the hospital system; communicates to staff; monitors effectiveness
Facilitates monthly staff meetings and coordinates other business and educational meetings as necessary
Creates, initiates and evaluates improvements to better utilize department personnel and resources
Responsible for staff compliance with Employee Handbook, Confidentiality Agreement, HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule, Code of Conduct, all NCH/NMC Policies and Procedures
Prepares RHC Annual Program Evaluation, NCH audit information and all other required reports
Encourages leadership skills of all clinic staff through delegation of responsibility
Coordinates with Chief Financial Officer to complete department budget requirements and reviews business operations regularly with CEO and CFO
Supervises all Clinic nurses, aides and registration staff

Qualifications Preferred for This Position Include:

Three or more years of leadership experience preferred
Five or more years of experience in health care, preferably a rural health clinic
Bachelor’s Degree or related training and experience preferred
Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook email and calendar functions, and general internet functions

Director of Nursing ⬇️

Norton County Hospital has a career opportunity for a Director of Nursing to lead our nursing department. We are a 25-bed progressive, critical access hospital located in Norton, Kansas. It is our goal to serve the vital need for quality health care for our community members in the county and the surrounding area. Hiring incentives may apply.

The successful applicant will be committed to the professional development of his or her nursing team. He or she will provide leadership, operational planning, and direction of all aspects of the patient care in the nursing department in order to ensure patient safety and satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the overall supervision, competency, education and evaluation of licensed and non-licensed staff in the nursing department including emergency room.
Accountable for oversight of lead staff who have direct responsibility for service areas within patient care such as trauma and obstetrics.
The position requires knowledge of the clinical and regulatory aspects of delivering ER and acute nursing services to an array of patients.

Qualifications:

Registered nurse in good standing in the state of Kansas or prepared to obtain Kansas licensure.
Bachelors degree in nursing is preferred, with 3-5 years of experience as a director, lead nursing or equivalent role.

Our benefit package includes paid time off; health insurance; supplemental insurances; and KPERS retirement, life insurance and disability.

Medical Clinic Registration — Full Time ⬇️

Norton County Hospital is looking for a patient access representative to be the first point of contact for patients and assist them in obtaining medical care. A successful patient access representative should be able to perform administrative tasks with high efficiency and always maintain a positive and professional demeanor.

Primary responsibilities include greeting and assisting visitors, scheduling clinic appointments, registering patients, insurance verifications, point of service payment explanation including collections, and answering patient questions. The Patient Access Representative is often the first person visitors see at the facility. This applicant must have excellent customer service and computer skills, the ability to multi-task, great attention to detail, and constant focus on quality and confidentiality. Schedule will follow the office hours of the clinic, includes some Saturday mornings, and has a normal workweek of 40 hours. Benefit package includes paid time off (PTO); health insurance; and KPERS retirement, life insurance and disability.

Applications can be picked up at any Hospital Admissions Desk, requested by email from shempler@ntcohosp.com, or printed from our website (application is linked at the top of this page). Please return resume or application to Human Resources, Norton County Hospital, P.O. Box 250, Norton, Kansas 67654 or email to shempler@ntcohosp.com. You may also fax your application to 785-874-4899. EOE.

Service & Building Care

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Housekeeping — Full Time or Part Time ⬇️

Norton County Hospital has a full-time or part-time employment opportunity in our Environmental Services department. Environmental Services staff are responsible for cleaning all areas of the hospital, clinic and facilities. The full-time position is scheduled 8-hour shifts and has rotating weekend and holiday schedules which include differential pay. Full-time position may have the opportunity to train in laundry as well. Most shifts are 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Part-time shifts will vary. Benefit package includes paid time off (PTO); health insurance; and KPERS retirement, life insurance and disability. Part-time may qualify for some benefits depending on hours.

Applications can be picked up at any Hospital Admissions Desk, requested by email from shempler@ntcohosp.com, or printed from our website (application is linked at the top of this page). Please return resume or application to Human Resources, Norton County Hospital, P.O. Box 250, Norton, Kansas 67654 or email to shempler@ntcohosp.com. You may also fax your application to 785-874-4899. EOE.