SW Kansas News

This full-time nursing position requires a thorough knowledge in a broad array of basic scope of practice and provides services on a walk-in basis. This person provides many diverse services including lab testing, administering immunizations, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, blood pressure monitoring, hemoglobin, and blood sugar checks, provides supplies and evaluations of clients for family planning; medical referrals, and other duties as arise. 

This position may also be called upon to apply basic Public Health principles as circumstances are identified that may put the public at risk. Quality Improvement practices will be embedded in the everyday workload. 

This person must be equipped to work as a team member however, there will be times that independent work is required. This person should possess a self-starter attitude and be able to use time efficiently. Associates Degree in nursing with a current nursing license to practice in the State of Kansas required. 

This position has no supervisory responsibility and exercises judgment with some supervision. Successful applicant must pass drug screen and physical assessment. 

Application and job description available on-line at bartoncounty.org, employment opportunities or at the Barton County Human Resources Office, 1400 Main, Room 107, Great Bend, KS, 67530. (620) 793-1800. EOE. Reasonable accommodations available. 

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