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.

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

Current Openings

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

Patient Care

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. Our benefit package includes Paid Time Off; BCBS health insurance; other supplemental 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 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.

CNA — Night Shift Full Time

Norton County Hospital has an opening for a full-time night shift CNA to join our health care team. This is an opportunity to work with acute care, surgical and skilled levels of care in a progressive hospital. 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-hours shifts.

NCH offers competitive salaries including night/weekend/holiday differential pay, with benefit package including paid time off (PTO); health insurance; supplemental insurance; 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 return 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.

Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) — Full Time

Norton County Hospital has an immediate, full-time career opportunity for a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW). The LSCSW will provide quality clinical behavioral health services including comprehensive diagnostic behavioral health assessments, interventions, education, advocacy, referrals and consultations primarily for patients of Norton Medical Clinic. Candidate will also provide services for Norton County Hospital and community partners, as needed.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Provide quality clinical care and consultation to Providers.
Cultivate education, administration and self-management skills for targeted populations with psychological or behavioral health issues.
Promote Provider’s knowledge of patient behavioral health issues and provide education to assist with enhancing primary care utilization of behavioral health interventions.
Promote smooth interface between medicine and specialized mental/behavioral health care throughout the organization.
Collaborate and co-manage the patient’s behavioral health care with consistent, expeditious feedback to referring Providers.
Provide on-site availability for crisis triage and intervention.
Document the clinical behavioral health aspect of patient interventions and track the patient referrals to specialty behavioral health care.
Position is based on an integrated behavioral health model working side-by-side with our Medical Staff.
Attend agency staff and departmental meetings, as needed.
Coordinate and promote the KU Tele-Behavioral Health Program (Psychology and Psychiatry) in Norton Medical Clinic.

Applicant should have excellent communication skills, be able to work with a diverse group of people, work well as a member of an interdisciplinary team, exhibit good triage skills and ability to prioritize work tasks, work independently, flexibility and motivation in developing the position and related tasks, ability to thrive in a fast-paced and changing environment, and exhibit the ability to learn and apply new skills.

Benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO); Blue Cross Blue Shield 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). Resumes and applications can be mailed to Shannan Hempler, Human Resources Manager, Norton County Hospital, P.O. Box 250, Norton, KS 67654, sent via email to shempler@ntcohosp.com, or provided via fax to 785-874-4899. EOE.

Medical Laboratory Technologist — Full Time

Norton County Hospital has a full-time employment opportunity for a Medical Technologist in our Laboratory department. Applicant should be an MT or MLT with an ASCP certification or eligible for certification. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Normal schedule is 36-40 hours per week with rotating on-call schedule for nights, weekends and holidays. 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); BCBS 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.

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; BCBS health insurance; several supplementary insurances; and KPERS retirement, life insurance and long-term disability.

RN Med/Surg & OB — 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 Labor & Delivery. NCH offers competitive salaries with benefit package including Paid Time Off; BCBS health insurance; KPERS retirement, life insurance and disability; and several supplemental insurances.

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. NCH offers competitive salaries with benefit package including Paid Time Off; BCBS health insurance; KPERS retirement, life insurance and disability; and several supplemental insurances.

RN and CNA — PRN shifts

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

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 or Heather Saville, DON, Norton County Hospital, P.O. Box 250, Norton, Kansas 67654 or email to hsaville@ntcohosp.com. You may also fax your application to 785-874-4899. EOE.

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 overseeing in-patient and emergency room activity, shift supervision and support of peers, directing patient care activities, functioning as a clinical resource and is a liaison to the Director of Nursing. This position will work with acute, skilled and intermediate levels of patient care as well as in labor and delivery. Benefit package includes paid time off; KPERS retirement, life and long-term disability insurance; BCBS health insurance and a variety of supplemental insurances.

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 Heather Saville, Director of Nursing, Norton County Hospital, P.O. Box 250, Norton, Kansas 67654 or email to hsaville@ntcohosp.com. You may also provide via fax to 785-874-4899. EOE.

Sonographer — Full Time

Norton County Hospital has a full-time career opportunity for a Sonographer. Candidate must be ARDMS registered or eligible for registry, RVT and have OB/GYN sonography skills. New graduates welcome to apply. Echocardiogram experience preferred. Great opportunity to work in the Radiology department which offers general radiology, CT, ultrasound and mammography. Benefit package includes Paid Time Off; BCBS health insurance; variety of supplemental insurances; 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 Mitch Bartels or 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.

Office & Business Care / Administration

Grant Coordinator — Part Time (full-time potential)

Norton County Hospital has a career opportunity for a Grant Coordinator. The part-time position is funded by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Pathways to a Healthy Kansas program, which is aimed at improving healthy lifestyles and creating healthy places using a community-wide approach. Norton County was selected as one of the designated Pathways communities in 2020, which allows for the creation and enhancement of community health projects. There is potential for this position to become full time with the addition of assisting with grant and community engagement projects specifically related to the Norton County Hospital.

Primary responsibilities include but not limited to:

Actively connect with key stakeholders, Live Well Norton coalition members and members of the community to engage them in the decision-making process for any grant package work.
Garner commitment of key policymakers, business leaders, health and human service organizations, schools and civic leaders when implementing Pathways packages.
Develop community activities that have a public, active role for key leaders.
Complete and maintain documentation for action and evaluation plans, as well as annual progress reports, regarding the grant projects. Keep track of receipts and all necessary records.
Participate in technical assistance and learning opportunities associated with Pathways to a Healthy Kansas. Technical assistance and learning opportunities include conference calls, webinars and in-person opportunities. Presenters, topics and discussion will focus on the community Pathways; coalition and partnership development; evaluation; policy, system and environmental changes; and other areas determined of interest or need.
The part-time position would be remote work with some on-site meetings and travel as needed to fulfill the assigned duties.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications or related field preferred.
Preferred past experience working on grants and/or with nonprofits.
Preferred past experience working in a hospital or health-related setting.
Detail-oriented and skilled in prioritization, organization, problem solving, budgeting and monitoring.
Skilled at establishing and maintaining relationships with staff, boards, the coalition and community members. This position would also develop relationships with those working in other Pathways communities and would build a network with several state and national partners, such as Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, the Kansas Health Institute, the Public Health Law Center and Wichita State University’s Community Engagement Institute.

Benefit package may include, depending on hours worked, paid time off (PTO); and KPERS retirement, life insurance and long-term disability. Full-time employees are also eligible for health insurance and various supplemental insurances.

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 Shannan Hempler, 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.

Human Resources Assistant — Full Time

Norton County Hospital has a full-time employment opportunity for a Human Resources Assistant. Responsibilities include being the primary payroll processor and assisting with benefits, on-boarding, compliance and other HR functions for the hospital. Applicant must have strong computer, math, and communication skills, be able to multi-task, and work in a confidential and professional manner. Prefer previous human resources experience. This position is scheduled 40 hours a week Monday through Friday. Our benefit package includes paid time off (PTO); health insurance; several supplemental insurances; 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 Shannan Hempler, 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.

Service & Building Care

Hospital Maintenance — Full Time

Norton County Hospital has an employment opportunity for a full-time Maintenance staff in our Engineering Department. This position assists with grounds keeping, maintenance, upkeep and repair of the building. On-the-job training is provided in areas such as climate control, plumbing, water, natural gas, electrical, mechanical, medical gas, communications, carpentry, painting, plastering, refinishing and facility equipment. This position will share in the on-call schedule for the department. Previous building maintenance experience preferred. Our benefit package includes Paid Time Off; BCBS health insurance; other supplemental 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 Shannan Hempler, Human Resources, P.O. Box 250, Norton, Kansas 67654 or email to shempler@ntcohosp.com. You may also fax your application to 785-874-4899. EOE.

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. Shift start times will vary based on duties assigned. Part-time shifts will vary. Benefit package includes paid time off (PTO); BCBS 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 or Eva Harrington, Norton County Hospital, P.O. Box 250, Norton, Kansas 67654 or email to eharrington@ntcohosp.com. You may also fax your application to 785-874-4899. EOE.