Clinical Staff/Nursing
Nurse Practitioner - Surgical Podiatry (FT)
Department: Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Minimum Requirements
Graduate of a CCNE-accredited nurse practitioner education program. Licensed
and current registration as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the
State of Illinois with full practice authority. Prior clinical and surgical
experience preferred. Current CPR training. ACLS trained, preferred. Must
be available to see patients requiring same-day office visits. Great deal
of walking, lifting, stooping, bending and pushing.
Job Duties
The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible over the global management of
patient care in all peri-operative and clinical settings, both in collaboration
with physicians and independently. This will include in-office patient
care performing independent comprehensive and problem-focused histories
and physical examinations, diagnosing, and treating illnesses and injuries,
ordering and interpreting lab and radiographic studies, patient education,
procedural interventions, medication management, and referral facilitation.
In addition, the Nurse Practitioner will perform First Assist duties in
surgery, assisting with surgical procedures, conducting hospital rounds,
writing orders and progress notes, performing H&Ps, and handling post-op
procedures, as well as discharge planning and summaries.
Job Type: FT
Hours: Full-time; 80 hours per pay
Date Posted: 9/20/2022
Physician Assistant - General Surgery (FT)
Department: WPC Physician Offices
Minimum Requirements
Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited school, preferably surgically focused.
Completion of a surgical residency for PAs preferred. Licensed and current
registration as a Certified Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois.
Prior clinical and surgical experience preferred. Current CPR training.
ACLS trained, preferred. Great deal of walking, lifting, stooping, bending
and pushing.
Job Duties
The PA will assist the surgeon in the global management of patient care
in all peri-operative settings as determined by the supervising surgeon.
This will include in-office patient care performing comprehensive and
problem-focused histories and physical examinations, diagnosing and treating
illnesses and injuries, ordering and interpreting lab and radiographic
studies, patient education, procedural interventions, medication management,
and referral facilitation. In addition, the PA will perform First Assist
duties in surgery, assisting with surgical procedures, conducting hospital
rounds, writing orders and progress notes, performing H&Ps, and handling
post-op procedures, as well as discharge planning and summaries.
Job Type: FT
Hours: Full-time; 80 hours per pay. Rotational call schedule participation required, involving after-hours, weekend, and holiday presence. Must be available to see patients requiring same-day office visits
Date Posted: 9/20/2022
Office Phone Nurse (FT)
Department: Wabash Community Health Center
Minimum Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current Illinois license as
a registered or licensed practical nurse. Current CPR certification. Good
working knowledge of the nursing process and strong nursing practice skills
including physical assessment skills. Clinical experience preferred, but
not required. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.
Job Duties
The WCHC Office Phone Nurse assists the providers and other nursing staff
in the delivery of health care services. Main duties include taking calls
from patients on medication refills, lab test results, scheduling, and
referrals and prior authorizations. Other duties include rooming patients,
taking vital signs, drawing labs, assists in a variety of treatments,
administers medications, monitors usage, and updates patient records.
Uses communication skills to discuss medical related issues and questions
with patients and families and makes referrals to other care providers.
Participates in patient education, infection control and quality improvement.
Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments, ensuring
cleanliness and sterilization processes have been accomplished. Orders,
prepares, and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments. Screens
telephone calls for referral to physician, takes phone messages as related
to medical questions, and relays messages concerning prescriptions to
physician. Helps perform all diagnostic testing and proficiency testing
and proficiency testing on equipment and diagnostic materials. Keeps accurate
records of testing performed and/or sent to other laboratories. Maintains
information on patient’s electronic medical record chart. Advises
and assists support personnel in scheduling of tests and treatments. Must
be able to accurately and timely complete FMLA/WC forms.
Job Type: FT
Hours: Full-time; 72-80 hours per pay. Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm. No weekends, no holidays, and no call.
Date Posted: 9/20/2022
Nursing Assistant (FT)
Department: Med-Surg
Minimum Requirements
CNA Certification preferred, but not required. Previous hospital experience preferred, but not required. May be required to work any day of the week, including holidays and weekends.
Job Duties
The Nursing Assistant provides basic patient care to promote cleanliness,
safety, and comfort of all patients, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult,
and geriatric. Performs duties as directed by nursing staff to meet needs
established by the nursing process. The Nursing Assistant provides a range
of patient care including: ambulation, transfers, administers hot and
cold therapy, administers meals, snacks, and fluids, cleans equipment,
collects and bags soiled linens, monitors and records patient intake and
output, answers call lights, assists in preparing and transporting surgery
patients, collects stool and urine specimens, assists patients with toilet
needs, monitors and records temperature, pulse, and respirations when
requested, assists with post-mortem care, administers genital care and
enemas when needed; assists with catheter care. Provides or assists with
basic patient care: comb, shampoo hair, shave, oral hygiene, baths, back
rubs, and simple skin care. Notifies supervisor or RN of change in patient
condition.
Job Type: FT
Hours: Full-time; 72 hours. 7:00 pm-7:00 am. Every 2nd or 3rd weekend. Rotating holidays. Occasional call
Date Posted: 9/20/2022
Staff Registered Nurse (FT) $4,000 Sign-on Bonus
Department: Emergency Room
Minimum Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensed and current registration
as a professional nurse in the State of Illinois. Current CPR Certification
and ACLS, PALS AND ECRN trained or obtained within 1 year. Clinical experience
preferred, but not required. Good working knowledge of the nursing process
and strong nursing practice skills including physical assessment skills.
May be required to work any day of the week, including holidays and weekends.
Job Duties
The Registered ER Nurse is responsible for assessing the needs of each
patient: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric, using the
nursing process. Plans the nursing care needed to meet those needs, including
the spiritual, emotional, and physiological needs. Once planned, the RN
is responsible to see that the plan of care is carried out through performance
and/or leadership of subordinate personnel. The RN provides a range of
patient care, including IV lines, catheters, nasal gastric tubes, application
of splints and dressings, peripheral blood glucose monitors, O2 setups,
cardiac care, and monitoring vital signs. Administers IV, IM and oral
medications. Responsible for admission and discharge of patient along
with patient and family teaching. Responds to codes and emergencies. Administers
quality control, counts narcotics, updates patient charts, stamps card
for charges, copies transfer papers, and reports patients’ condition
to incoming shift. Notifies supervisor, doctor, and family of change in
patient condition.
Job Type: FT
Hours: Full-time, 72 hours per pay. 6:00 pm-6:00 am
Date Posted: 9/20/2022
Office Nurse (FT)
Department: WPC Physician Offices
Minimum Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current Illinois license as
a registered or licensed practical nurse. Current CPR certification. Good
working knowledge of the nursing process and strong nursing practice skills
including physical assessment skills. Clinical experience preferred, but
not required. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.
May be required to work any day of the week including holidays and weekends.
Job Duties
The Physician’s Office Nurse assists the provider in the delivery
of health care services. Takes vital signs, assists in a variety of treatments,
administers medications, monitors usage, and updates patient records.
Uses communication skills to discuss medical related issues and questions
with patients and families and makes referrals to other care providers.
Participates in patient education, infection control and quality improvement.
Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments, ensuring
cleanliness and sterilization processes have been accomplished. Orders,
prepares, and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments. Screens
telephone calls for referral to physician, takes phone messages as related
to medical questions, and relays messages concerning prescriptions to
physician. Performs all diagnostic testing and proficiency testing on
equipment and diagnostic materials. Keeps accurate records of testing
performed and/or sent to other laboratories. Maintains information on
patient’s electronic medical record chart. Advises and assists support
personnel in scheduling of tests and treatments. Must be able to accurately
and timely complete FMLA/WC forms.
Job Type: FT
Hours: Full-time: 80 hours per pay. Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. No weekends, no holidays, and no on-call.
Date Posted: 9/20/2022
Pediatrics CMA (FT)
Department: WPC Physician Offices
Minimum Requirements
Current CMA license. Current CPR certification. Good working knowledge
of the nursing process and strong nursing practice skills including physical
assessment skills. Clinical experience preferred, but not required. Experience
with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred. May be required to
work any day of the week including holidays and weekends.
Job Duties
The Physician’s Office CMA assists the provider in the delivery of
health care services. Takes vital signs, assists in a variety of treatments,
administers medications, monitors usage, and updates patient records.
Uses communication skills to discuss medical related issues and questions
with patients and families and makes referrals to other care providers.
Participates in patient education, infection control and quality improvement.
Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments, ensuring
cleanliness and sterilization processes have been accomplished. Orders,
prepares, and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments. Screens
telephone calls for referral to physician, takes phone messages as related
to medical questions, and relays messages concerning prescriptions to
physician. Performs all diagnostic testing and proficiency testing on
equipment and diagnostic materials. Keeps accurate records of testing
performed and/or sent to other laboratories. Maintains information on
patient’s electronic medical record chart. Advises and assists support
personnel in scheduling of tests and treatments. Must be able to accurately
and timely complete FMLA/WC forms.
Job Type: FT
Hours: Full-time: 72-80 hours per pay. Monday-Friday, 7:00am- 4:00pm or 8:00am-5:00pm. No weekends, no holidays, and no on-call.
Date Posted: 9/20/2022
Staff Nurse (RN) Circulator (FT)
Department: Surgery
Minimum Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensed and current registration
as a professional nurse in the State of Illinois. Current CPR and ACLS
Certification. Clinical experience preferred, but not required. Good working
knowledge of the nursing process and strong nursing practice skills including
physical assessment skills. Proof of current coronary care or intensive
care training. May be required to work any day of the week including holidays
and weekends. Great deal of walking, lifting, stooping, bending and pushing.
Job Duties
The Surgical RN has responsibilities to perform duties in all areas of
the unit: Central Supply, Recovery Room, Major and Minor surgery areas,
as well as Same Day Surgery. Using the nursing process, each patient is
assessed and a plan of care developed and implemented for patients of
all ages, including infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
Also acts as educator preoperatively when discussing case with patient
and postoperatively when giving discharge instructions. The Surgery RN
is responsible for management of airway (O2, ET tube and suctioning techniques),
chest drainage tubes, catheters (urethral, suprapubic, and 3-way irrigation),
IV lines, central lines, administration of blood and blood products, and
suction equipment. Other knowledge includes monitoring laparoscopic, orthopedic,
arthroscopic, and general surgical equipment. The OR nurse participates
in Quality Improvement, Quality Control, narcotic counts, submission of
daily charges and statistics, updates chart, reviews test results and
understands significance.
Job Type: FT
Hours: Full-time: 80 hours per pay. Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00pm. On call: 1 day per week, 1 weekend per month, and rotating holidays
Date Posted:9/20/2022
Director of Emergency Room (FT)
Department: Emergency Room
Minimum Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensed and current registration
as a professional nurse in the State of Illinois. CPR and ACLS, PALS and
ECRN certification or obtain within 1 year. At least three (3) years of
clinical experience in Med/Surg unit and/or emergency department. Good
working knowledge of the nursing process and strong nursing practice skills
including physical assessment skills. Leadership experience required.
Job Duties
The Director of Emergency Room is responsible for planning, organizing,
coordinating, controlling, and directing the nursing staff on the designated
unit twenty-four hours a day. Acts as a resource person for all nursing
personnel. Responds to patient and/or physician complaints. Coordinates
and directs nursing care and all related activities of the unit according
to policies and procedures of the hospital and the department. Includes
responsibility for aspects of environmental control, scheduling personnel,
assistance to physicians, availability of materials and equipment, and
administrative duties. Assists VP of Emergency Services with interviewing
and hiring personnel. Actively participates in evaluation and care of
patients of all ages including infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and
geriatric. Furthers professional growth and development by attending pertinent
seminars at least annually.
Job Type: FT
Hours: Full-time, exempt. Work five days of the week including holidays and weekends as needed
Date Posted: 9/20/2022
Staff Registered Nurse/Relief Supervisor (FT)
Department: Monitored Care Unit
Minimum Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensed and current registration
as a Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois. Current CPR and/or ACLS
Certification. Clinical experience preferred, but not required. Good working
knowledge of the Nursing Process and strong nursing practice skills including
physical assessment skills. Proof of current coronary care unit or intensive
care training. Great deal of walking lifting, stooping, bending, and pushing.
Job Duties
The Monitored Care Unit Nurse develops a Plan of Care for assigned patients,
(infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric) using the Nursing
Process to meet the physiological, psychological, spiritual, and emotional
needs, and judging the patient’s ability to participate in the plan.
The nurse performs a nursing assessment on admission including neurological,
cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and genitourinary parameters.
Specific tasks include, but are not limited to care of the pre and post
procedural/surgical patient (Recovery Room after hours), IV therapy, external
pacing, management of airways (O2 therapy, ET tubes, tracheostomy management,
NT/ET suctioning, vents, and chest tubes. Other duties are management
of patient with drains or tubes (feeding, lavage, PEG), catheters (urethral,
suprapubic, 3-way irrigation), those requiring laboratory tests or specimens,
administration of blood and blood products, and preparation of patient
for transfer to another unit or hospital. The MCU nurse is responsible
for patient/family teaching, participating in Quality control, narcotic
counts, checking physician orders, reviewing previous test results, and
understands significance. Maintains complete documentation in the Electronic
Medical Record Flowsheet.
Job Type: FT
Hours: Full-time, 72 hours per pay. Nights, 12 hour shifts, available 36 hours a week. 7pm-7 am shift. Every 2nd or 3rd weekend. May be required to work any day of the week and rotating holidays. Occasional call.
Date Posted: 9/20/2022
Speech Language Pathologist (PRN)
Department: Rehab
Minimum Requirements
Gradate with a minimum of a Master’s degree from an accredited Speech-Language
Pathology program. Certificate of Clinical Competency form the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Licensed in the State of Illinois
as a Speech-Language Pathologist. May be exposed to infectious diseases.
Needs to be able to participate in continual physical activity such as
lifting, bending, pushing and pulling.
Job Duties
The Speech-Language Pathologist will perform evaluations, develop and implement
a treatment plan for patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings
with populations of all ranges, including infants, pediatrics, adolescents,
adults, and geriatrics. The candidate must be competent with a wide variety
of speech, language, pragmatic, cognitive, feeding/swallowing, and voice
disorders. Experience with Modified Barium Swallows preferred. The candidate
must have good communication and interaction skills to promote positive
relationships with patients, families, visitors, coworkers, physicians.
Must be able to provide training and education to patients, families,
and staff.
Job Type: PRN
Hours: PRN up to 32 hours per pay. Rotating weekends and holidays.
Date Posted: 9/20/2022
Staff Registered Nurse (FT $4,000 Sign-on Bonus)(PRN)
Department: Emergency Room/Convenient Care
Minimum Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensed and current registration as a professional nurse in the State of Illinois. Current CPR Certification and ACLS, PALS, and ECRN trained or obtained within 1 year. Clinical experience preferred, but not required. Good working knowledge of the nursing process and strong nursing practice skills including physical assessment skills. May be required to work any day of the week including holidays and weekends.
Job Duties
The Registered ER Nurse is responsible for assessing the needs of each
patient: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric, using the
nursing process. Plans the nursing care needed to meet those needs, including
the spiritual, emotional, and physiological needs. Once planned, the RN
is responsible to see that the plan of care is carried out through performance
and/or leadership of subordinate personnel. The RN provides a range of
patient care, including IV lines, catheters, nasal gastric tubes, application
of splints and dressings, peripheral blood glucose monitors, O2 setups,
cardiac care, and monitoring vital signs. Administers IV, IM and oral
medications. Responsible for admission and discharge of patient along
with patient and family teaching. Responds to codes and emergencies. Administers
quality control, counts narcotics, updates patient charts, stamps card
for charges, copies transfer papers, and reports patients’ condition
to incoming shift. Notifies supervisor, doctor, and family of change in
patient condition.
Job Type: Full-time, 72 hours per pay. 6pm-6:30 am shift. PRN; less than 32 hours per pay.
Date Posted: 9/20/2022
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (FT)(PRN)
Department: Rehabilitation Services
Minimum Requirements
Graduate from an accredited COTA program and licensed in the State of Illinois to practice occupational therapy. Experience with pediatric patients preferred. May be exposed to infection diseases. May be required to work any day of the week including holidays and weekends. Continual physical activity including lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling.
Job Duties
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant skillfully and independently
performs standardized procedures as directed and assigned by the Occupational
Therapist. Provides treatment intervention as ordered by the attending
physician under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist to patients
of all ages including: infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
The COTA helps maintain department statistics and paperwork; assists patients
in exercise, ADLs, functional activities, and orthotic fabrication and
adjustments as directed; applies occupational therapy modalities; and
assists with cleaning and maintenance of equipment. The COTA must abide
by written dress code as described in hospital and departmental policy.
They are to maintain patient confidentiality as described in established
policy. The COTA must follow policies and procedures as established by
Wabash General Hospital. Follows safe practices for handling of toxic
substances, infection control, and all fire and safety procedures. The
COTA reports any damages or mechanical problems to the Rehabilitation
Services Director as soon as a problem is experienced.
Job Type: FT, PRN
Hours: Full-time, 72-80 hours per pay. PRN; less than 32 hours per pay.
Date Posted: 9/20/2022
Staff Registered Nurse (RN)-PACU (FT, PRN)
Department: Surgery
Minimum Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensed and current registration as a professional nurse in the State of Illinois. Current CPR and ACLS Certification. (must be obtained within 6 months of hire). Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and demonstrate problem-solving skills. Clinical experience preferred, but not required. Good working knowledge of the nursing process and strong nursing practice skills including physical assessment skills. Proof of current coronary care or intensive care training. May be required to work any day of the week including holidays and weekends. Call required. Great deal of walking, lifting, stooping, bending, and pushing.
Job Duties
The PACU/SDS RN has responsibilities to perform duties in all areas of the unit: Recovery Room, Major and Minor surgery areas, as well as Same Day Surgery. Using the nursing process, each patient is assessed, and a plan of care developed and implemented for patients of all ages, including infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Frequent reassessments are required. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to, cleaning, order, and stock supplies, admit and discharge patients from surgical suite, collect, label, and deliver pathological specimens if necessary to laboratory, recovery of patients including monitoring vital signs and documenting post-anesthesia care, and cleaning equipment between cases. Also acts as educator preoperatively when discussing case with patient and postoperatively when giving discharge instructions. The PACU/SDS RN is responsible for management of airway (O2, ET tube and suctioning techniques), chest drainage tubes, catheters (urethral, suprapubic, and 3-way irrigation), IV lines, central lines, administration of blood and blood products, and suction equipment. The PACU/SDS nurse participates in Quality Improvement, Quality Control, narcotic counts, submission of daily charges and statistics, updates chart, reviews test results and understands significance. Maintains complete documentation and is responsible for notifying physician, family, and supervisor of change in patient status. Will assist in pain clinic as needed.
Job Type: FT, PRN
Hours: Full-time: 72 hour per pay. Three 12 hours shifts. On call: 1 week per month and rotating holidays. PRN: less than 32 hours per pay
Date Posted: 9/20/2022
Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant (FT)(PRN)
Department: Rehab Services
Minimum Requirements
Graduated from an APTA approved Physical Therapy Assistant curriculum and licensed by the state of Illinois as a PTA. May be required to work any day of the week including holidays and weekends. May be required to work both inpatient and outpatient settings, with all populations. Preferred experience with pediatric population. Physical Therapist: Graduate from an accredited PT program and licensed in the State of Illinois to practice physical therapy. May be exposed to infection diseases. Continual physical activity including lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling. Preferred experience with pediatric population.
Job Duties
The Physical Therapist/Physical Therapy Assistant skillfully and independently performs standardized procedures. The PTA is under the supervision of a PT .The PT Provides treatment intervention as ordered by the attending physician, while the PTA does so under the guidance of a Registered Physical Therapist to patients of all ages including: infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.PT/ PTA helps maintain department statistics and paperwork; assists patients in exercise, ambulation, functional activities, and applies assistive devices as directed; applies physical therapy modalities; and assists with cleaning and maintenance of equipment. The Physical Therapy Assistant is under direct supervision of the Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapy Assistant must abide by written dress code as described in hospital and departmental policy. The PT/PTA is to maintain patient confidentiality as described in established policy. The PA/ PTA must follow policies and procedures for patient care as established by Wabash General Hospital. Follows safe practices for handling of toxic substances, infection control, and all fire and safety procedures. The PTA reports any damages or mechanical problems to the Director of Rehab as soon as a problem is experienced.
Job Type: FT, PRN
Hours: FT; 72-80 hours per pay period; Shift varies with rotating weekends and holidays. PRN; less than 32 hours per pay. As needed during the week to cover rotating weekends and holidays.
Date Posted: 9/20/2022
Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor $4,000 Sign-on Bonus Eligible (FT)
Department: Wabash Community Health Center
Minimum Requirements
Master's Degree in Counseling or Behavioral Science from an accredited graduate school. Has current licensure as LCSW or LPC. Must meet any applicable state licensure standards. Have CPR certification and CPI Certification. Knowledge of community resources. Demonstrates knowledge, skills and behaviors appropriate to the populations served by the Behavioral Health Unit. Microsoft knowledge/computer proficiency. Excellent communication skills. Effective resource management skills. Ability to communicate with regulatory agencies. Ability to respond to patient/family complaints or concerns. Reading/comprehension of written instructions. Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Self-motivated and self-directed and works in a dependable manner. Strong verbal and written skills. Ability to effectively communicate with all customers to accomplish appropriate patient outcomes. Asks questions to identify and ensure accurate interpretation of customer needs. Flexible in adapting to changing situations and overcoming obstacles. Multi-task capability. Tact and diplomacy in dealing with others. Effective resource management skills. The employee will be required to perform the following physical activities in the performance of their job duties: Sitting/standing/walking/bending over/twisting/kneeling/stooping/balancing. Reaching Above Shoulder Level-Pushing or Pulling-Reaching Forward and Low Fine-Finger Dexterity. Lifting and carrying. Ability to hear ordinary conversation is required and Vision-Close and Distance-Color and Peripheral.
Job Duties
The LCSW or LCPC provides quality and organized psychotherapy counseling services to children through geriatric population for a variety of mental health conditions. Therapist will provide assessments and treatments and work in conjunction with Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to provide a level of care for the "whole" patient. Student loan debt repayment through NHSC is a possibility and application must be submitted by licensed counselor on their own behalf and approved by NHSC. *$4,000 Sign-on bonus for 2-year commitment. Payable within 90 days.
Job Type: FT
Hours: : Full-time; 72-80 hours per pay. Monday through Friday. Day shift, no on call or holidays.
Date Posted: 9/20/2022
