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COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC. An Equal Opportunity Employer last updated: 11-17-09

Application for Employment (click an icon to open and print) (Microsoft Word Format) (Adobe Acrobat Format)   Current CCH Employees:  Click Here (from hospital computers only)   CURRENT POSTINGS   COTA Email Application/Resume Department:     Rehabilitation Services FTE: 0.5 POSITION SUMMARY Under General supervision, assists in the development of the patient rehabilitation treatment plan and carries out this treatment plan including activities and patient education. Maintains appropriate records of treatment according to hospital and JCAHO standards. Contributes and participates in patient/ family conference when directed by the Occupational Therapist. POSITION SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS Coordinates patient rehabilitation therapy plans including teaching daily living skills. Assesses patient process and problems and documents observation in patient records. Modifies treatment as needed, when directed by Occupational Therapist. Performs group therapy treatments and education sessions as directed by the Occupational Therapist. Participates in patient conferences and team meetings with multidisciplinary caregivers to develop treatment procedures which enhance patient care. Will fill in for Activity Coordinator. Attends and contributes to patient/family conferences when directed by the Occupational Therapist. Assists Occupational Therapist in establishment and implementation of effective treatment plans to meet individual patient needs. REQUIREMENTS                                                                                                         Graduate of an COTA accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Current CPR Certification. HOURS                                                                                                                         Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7am-10:30am. Wednesday 7am - 1pm.   CNA/UC Email Application/Resume Department:     Medical/Surgical FTE: 0.8 POSITION SUMMARY The Medical-Surgical Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a member of the healthcare team who, working under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, organizes and implements certain aspects of the plan of care for the adult, adolescent, elderly, pediatric and infant patients.  The CNA checks vital signs, provides bath and hygiene care, meal assistance, and assistance with ambulation and transfers.  The CNA communicates in a timely manner with the patient, family and healthcare team, and documents care per hospital protocol.  May be required to work on other units according to the distribution of staff and patients and individual competency. POSITION SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS                                                                              Demonstrates professional responsibility in the CNA role. Performs observations or tasks designed to assist in the gathering of data relevant to a diverse group of medical, surgical, pediatric and telemetry patients, to include vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, blood glucose monitoring, ambulation, patient transfers, lab specimen collection, and documents in the patient’s record. Participates in the provision of care and implementation of care paths for adult, elderly, adolescent, pediatric and infant patients. Incorporates patient safety goals into daily practice.  Assures a safe, therapeutic environment for patient, family, visitors and staff. Demonstrates organizational skills for a diverse group of patients and for the department. Reports abnormal vital signs to RN in a timely fashion. Demonstrates communication skills with other health care workers, patients and families. Practices and participates in proper infection control techniques. Demonstrates competency in safe operation of equipment. Performs other duties as assigned or requested. REQUIREMENTS                                                                                                           High school diploma or equivalent. Nursing Assistant Certification required. Current CPR. HOURS                                                                                                                          PMs with occasional Days, every other weekend, and rotating holidays.   Health Unit Coordinator Email Application/Resume Department:     Medical/Surgical FTE: 0.7 POSITION SUMMARY                                                                                                 The Health Unit Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the activities of the patient care unit.  This includes maintaining patient records, transcribing orders, ordering supplies and services, scheduling diagnostic tests and treatments, and assisting physicians and nurses. POSITION SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS                                                                             Greets internal and external customers and provides services and direction as needed. Demonstrates problem solving skills to effectively manage the flow of patients, staff, medical records and equipment. Performs health unit coordinator procedures. Maintains patient records, transcribing orders, ordering supplies and services, scheduling diagnostic tests and treatments. Recognizes the unique needs of the diverse population we serve (i.e., religious, cultural and ethnic preferences). Demonstrates organizational skills in the health unit coordinator role. Maintains accountability for professional behavior. Demonstrates communication skills with other health care workers, patients and families. Maintains accountability for professional behavior. Complies with health and safety standards and guidelines as established by Columbus Community Hospital. REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate from a Health Unit Coordinator program highly preferred. Completion of CNA program would also be acceptable. CPR certified. HOURS                                                                                                                      PM's with occasional Days, every other weekend and rotating holidays.   Registered Nurse Email Application/Resume Department:     Medical/Surgical and Swing Bed FTE: 1.2 POSITION SUMMARY                                                                                                      The Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the patient care team.  The RN provides nursing care for adults, pediatrics, infants, adolescents, and elderly through physical, psychological and social assessments and then formulates a nursing diagnosis, and develops an individualized plan of care.  The RN manages, organizes, and provides direct patient care incorporating clinical decision-making and prioritization of activities. Education of patient’s family and other health care team members is provided by the RN, incorporating health maintenance, disease process and discharge planning. May be required to work on other units according to the distribution of staff and patients and individual competency. POSITION SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS Performs and documents multi-system assessments for a diverse and complex population and uses critical thinking skills and best practice to determine nursing interventions. Demonstrates professional responsibilities in the RN role. Provides and documents nursing care for the Medical, Surgical and Pediatric patient. Interprets and documents cardiac rhythms.  Responds to life threatening situations. Performs and documents treatments and procedures according to unit/department policy. Develops and documents patient and family education regarding pre/post procedure routine, medication, diet, and equipment use and health lifestyle. Develops, implements and documents a plan of care and expected outcomes based upon the initial and ongoing assessments of the Medical, Surgical and Pediatric patient. Incorporates patient safety goals into daily nursing practice. Assures a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, visitors and staff. Uses critical thinking skills during the medication administration process.  Follows department policies and guidelines during the medication administration process. Participates in and documents the discharge planning process. Practices and participates in proper infection control techniques. Demonstrates competency in the safe operation of equipment. Educational competencies – demonstrated insights and skills, with diversified age populations ranging from neonate to geriatrics including knowledge of adult learning styles. Performs other duties as assigned or requested. REQUIREMENTS                                                                                                            Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Baccalaureate degree preferred. Valid nursing license as recognized by state of Wisconsin. Current CPR. A minimum of one-two years of experience on a Medical/Surgical unit or an equivalent is preferred. HOURS                                                                                                                             PM's (11a-7p) with occasional Days, every other weekend and every other holiday.   Transcriptionist Email Application/Resume Department:     Medical Records FTE: PRN POSITION SUMMARY                                                                                                The Medical Transcriptionist is responsible for transcribing medical dictated information into quality reports and documents.  This includes proofreading, processing, and distributing transcribed reports; and, transcribing dictation according to Columbus Community Hospital prioritization policy. This position is working in-house, not from home. POSITION SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS                                                                         Transcribe medical dictated information into quality reports and documents in accordance with Columbus Community Hospital accuracy and productivity standards. Accuracy standard – 98% measured monthly by random selection of records. Productivity standard – Productivity minimum of 100 lines/hour measured each pay period. Proofread, spellcheck, process, and distribute transcribed reports to appropriate parties. Transcribe dictation according to Columbus Community Hospital prioritization policy. Utilizes reference materials, including but not limited to:  Stedman’s electronic spellchecker and medical dictionary; Stedman’s library of medical dictionaries; Journal of the American Association of Medical Transcriptionists (AAMT); other word books, drug books, internet search, and medical dictionaries provided by Columbus Community Hospital. Demonstrates computer skills so as to trouble-shoot computer malfunctions, then contact IT for support if indicated. Demonstrates thorough understanding of Lanier dictation equipment (Voicewriter telephones, as well as mobile dictation units) so as to train physicians, conduct test jobs, and trouble-shoot equipment malfunctions. REQUIREMENTS                                                                                                         High School diploma or equivalent.  Graduate of a Medical Transcriptionist Program and certification as a Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) preferred. Minimum education level of associate degree or two to three years work experience. Intermediate word processing proficiency required.  This includes the ability to:  produce quality and professional appearing medical reports, letters, memos and e-mails; utilize electronic medical spellchecker and dictionary; and, create and utilize form letters.  Must be able to transcribe 100 lines/hour. Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel (or other spreadsheet software) preferred.  This includes the ability to:  create daily and monthly logs and summary reports; insert simple formulas; and, manipulate the design and appearance of worksheets. Familiarity with medical terminology required. HOURS: As needed   Purchasing/Materials Mgmt Supervisor Email Application/Resume Department:  Purchasing & Materials Management FTE: .9 to 1.0 POSITION SUMMARY Supervises the daily operations of the Purchasing and Materials Management/Central Sterilization department; serving as the primary “go to” person and resource to answer questions and address issues pertaining to the hospital’s purchasing, receiving, and materials management departments..  Assists the director in hiring of employees for the area, performance evaluations and dismissal when appropriate.    POSITION SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS Serve as expertise related to supply chain functions through the organizations GPO contracting to promote single point of contact service for customers for supply chain needs. Conducts product evaluations for medical and surgical supplies, working in cooperation with affected departments. Obtains bids on capital equipment and other products/services as required by prudent buyer concepts, and in compliance with hospital guidelines; works to improve the analysis of fixed asset purchasing by providing detailed summaries of each purchase for Administration’s review. Ensures that hospital practices for obtaining supplies and equipment comply with the guidelines of prudent buying concepts and best ethical standards. Responsible for ensuring the department is staffed in accordance with established guidelines, with quality and patient safety expectations in mind.   REQUIREMENTS A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.  Experience may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.  Three to five years related work experience is required. Experience using computers including microcomputers is required.  Must be able to use spreadsheet and word processing software .   HOURS: Monday thru Friday, days.   Registered Nurse Email Application/Resume Department: Women & Childbirth Services FTE:  1.5 POSITION SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS Performs and documents multi-system assessments for a diverse and complex population and uses critical thinking skills and best practice to determine nursing interventions. Demonstrates professional responsibilities in the RN or LPN role. Provides and documents nursing care for antepartum, and  intrapartum, patients in concert with the 1st person RN.  Cares for  postpartum, newborn and gynecological patients independently. Assists in the development, implementation and documentation of  the plan of care and expected outcomes based upon the initial and ongoing assessments of the Obstetrical, Newborn and Gynecological patient. Communicates current patient status and plan of care to the patient’s physician, other multidisciplinary team members, and outside referral agencies. Performs and documents treatments and procedures according to unit/department policy. Incorporates patient safety goals into daily nursing practice. Assures a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, visitors and staff. Incorporates the infant security plan in daily practice. Uses critical thinking skills during the medication administration process.  Follows department policies and guidelines during the medication administration process. Completes and documents patient and family education. Participates in and documents the discharge planning process. Practices and participates in proper infection control techniques. Demonstrates competency in the safe operation of equipment. Educational competencies – demonstrated insights and skills, with diversified age populations for the neonate, adolescent, adult and elderly including knowledge of adult learning styles. Performs other duties as assigned or requested   REQUIREMENTS Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or a graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical or Vocational Nursing Program. Valid nursing license for the state of Wisconsin. Current CPR. NRP certification. STABLE certification strongly encouraged. A minimum of one-two years of experience on a Medical/Surgical unit or an equivalent is preferred.   HOURS: PMs and Nights available.   Physical Therapist Email Application/Resume Department: Rehabilitation Services FTE: PRN POSITION SUMMARY                                                                                                  The staff Physical Therapist is responsible for providing direct patient care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations through the use of evaluation methods and techniques, exercise, equipment, and physical agents to improve strength, balance coordination, range of motion, and to decrease pain to restore a patient's optimal mobility and functional ability, as well as provide education for the prevention of further injuries. POSITION SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS                                                                              Evaluates and treats inpatient and outpatient clients using acceptable techniques, modalities and procedures. Understand and operate treatment and documentation equipment such as: computer, biofeedback; iontophoresis; ultrasound etc. Supervision of PT assistant, aide, and students of PT/PTA programs. Performs manual muscle test. Analyzes and performs gait training and mobility training. Interprets physiologic response. Interprets PT plan of care. Develops and revises individual goals. Assesses patient response to treatment. Provides patient and family education. Utilizes physical agents. Performs manual techniques. Manages burn/wound care EDUCATION                                                                                                       Doctorate, masters degree or baccalaureate degree in PT from a fully accredited physical therapy program. Valid PT license in the State of WI. CPR certification. Computer knowledge preferred. Experience in clinical PT preferred. HOURS: As needed.

For more information, please contact Jenny Gmeinder at (920)623-1284.   Applications are also available at the Main Registration Desk on 1st floor.