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 for lab technicians and 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 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.

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

Surgery Scrub Tech & Central Sterilizing - Full Time⬇️

Norton County Hospital has a full time employment opportunity for a Scrub Tech & Central Sterilizing. On-the-job training is available for this position, certification preferred but not required.

Primary responsibilities include but not limited to:

Assisting with pre-operative cleaning of surgery equipment
Assisting surgeon with prepping patient
Assist during surgical procedures, post-op dressings and prepare for recovery room
Prepares surgical specimen for laboratory, and post-op disinfection
Assisting with cleaning and preparing operating room between patients
Responsible for cleaning of all surgical areas
Restocking surgical supplies, and maintaining clean work area
Responsible for sterilizing and packaging supplies used in the hospital and clinic

Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant⬇️

Norton County Hospital has a full-time employment opportunity for a Phlebotomist-Lab Assistant in our Laboratory Department. Applicant with phlebotomy experience and phlebotomy certification preferred. Applicant must be organized, detail oriented, have excellent communication, customer service and computer skills, and be able to multi-task. Position schedule is 40 hours Monday through Friday. Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

Primary responsibilities include but limited to:

Obtains blood specimens and other sample collections
Verifies patients' identification and that paperwork is in order
Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic techniques, following department procedure, observing isolation procedures
Phone calls, faxes and clerical tasks for the department

CNA - Full Time Night Shift⬇️

Norton County Hospital has an opening for a full time night shift CNA to join our healthcare 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-hours shifts.

LPN-IV Certified - Full Time Night Shift⬇️

Norton County Hospital has a full time opportunity available for an IV certified LPN to join our healthcare team. The IV certification class will be made available to the successful candidate if needed. This position is 12-hour night shifts, with rotating weekends and holiday schedule. This position will work with acute, emergency room, 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.

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; health insurance; KPERS retirement, life insurance and disability; and several supplemental insurances.

RN Med/Surg/ER — 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, and Surgery.

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, and emergency room. Benefit package includes paid time off; KPERS retirement, life and long-term disability insurance; health insurance and a variety of supplemental insurances.

Specialty Clinic Nurse (LPN or RN) - Full Time⬇️

Norton County Hospital has a full time opportunity available for an LPN or RN to join our healthcare team in our Specialty Clinic/Outpatient Services Department. Must have current Kansas LPN or RN license and have or obtain required certification including BLS and ACLS (for RN). This position is Monday through Friday, 36+hours per week, 8:00am to 4:30pm most days. Schedule may vary based on outpatient services or specialty clinics.

Primary responsibilities include but limited to:

Communicate and coordinate with visiting Specialists and their offices and staff.
Schedule patients according to the visiting staff’s schedules.
Answer phone calls if Outpatient Manager is unavailable.
Room patients, obtain vital signs, and review medication lists with patients, may help to enter this information into the computer.
Preparation of patient records for Specialty clinics.
Ordering and restocking of clinic supplies and medications.
Calling in prescriptions as ordered from Specialists during clinic.
Communicate and coordinate with ancillary staff for ordered testing.
May be asked to assist physician with procedures or with injections.
Prior authorizations.

Qualifications:

LPN or RN
BLS attained, ACLS preferred for RN

Office & Business Care / Administration

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Service & Building Care

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Dietary Position - Evening, Part Time⬇️

Norton County Hospital has a part-time employment opportunity in our dietary department. Regular shift hours are 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm, 3 to 4 days per week with alternating weekends and holidays. This position assists with preparing supper and cleaning the kitchen and dining area.

Housekeeping & Laundry - 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 6:30am to 3:00pm. 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 and application to Eva Harrington or Human Resources, 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.