McKee Medical Center

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McKee Medical Center
2000 Boise Avenue
Loveland, Colorado, 80538
Telephone: 970-669-4640
E-mail: bannerhealth@hospitalsoup.com

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Learn more about McKee Medical Center

Part I: An In-Depth Look
Part II: Employment Opportunities
Part III: The Surrounding Community
Part IV: Related Links

Part I: An In-Depth Look

An Interview with: McKee Medical Center

Q. Can you tell us more about your organization?

McKee Medical Center provides a broad range of high quality health care services meeting the needs of our community. Besides quality healthcare we reveal Compassion, Community Partnership, Service above Self, and Emphasis on People.

Q. What types of specialty services does your organization provide?..

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-Berthoud Family Physicians
-Healthy Beginnings-Provides a healthy start for mothers and babies by helping pregnant women get early, regular prenatal care, education and support.
-Life Wise Heart Management-Helps individuals make life-style changes that will reverse heart disease and help improve and extend their lives.
-Life Wise Weight Management-Provides help for individuals who want to make life-style changes to reduce their body weight. This program addresses both physical and mental issues involved with weight loss.
-OccuMed Health Program-Focuses on workers’ compensation case management and injury prevention.
-Rehabilitation Living Center-A Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation unit where patients with long-term neurological and orthopedic disabilities work to rebuild their strength, endurance and daily living skills.
-Stepping Stones-Enables older adults to build friendships and enjoy stimulating activities in a safe environment, while giving care givers a break from the daily routines of caring for an adult.
-Tamarack Center for Continence-Helps individuals regain bladder control without surgery.
-Wellness Services-Focuses on helping employers improve the health and fitness of their staff.
-Women First-Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNM) provide a full range of women’s care including annual exams, contraception, preconception and menopause counseling and pregnancy, delivery and postpartum care. CNMs work in consultation with OB/GYN physicians.

Q. Describe any future expansion plans, added services or new developments for your facility?

McKee Medical Center added a medical office building attached to the hospital.

Q. What makes working in your organization different from working for other employers?

McKee Medical Center is linked with several other facilities through Banner Health System. Frequent growth opportunities are available within the hospital. Banner Health System allows individual facilities the freedom to run operations independently. This allows the Medical Center to adapt well to specific needs. Flexibility is a major component of Banner Health System.

Q. Can you explain the career opportunities available for new graduates in your organization?

Occasionally, new graduates are hired in areas as needed such as the Pharmacy or in PT, Speech Therapy or Radiology. We have a very structured orientation program. It varies from department as to the length of time. McKee Medical Center provides the "Nurse Residency Program", which is held two to three times per year. A new graduate RN comes into the system, participates in training and education, obtains knowledge and experiences in different nursing units, and is then eventually placed at one of our hospitals.

Q. What can a candidate expect during their interview process?

The candidate will have a private interview with a manager, which may turn into a group interview. Details of the position are discussed. An overview of the organization is provided. A phone interview can also take place, and then the candidate could be invited for a personal interview. Candidates may be brought in from out of state and are reimbursed for expenses incurred.

Q. What are some common mistakes candidates make when applying for jobs with your facility?

Once the candidate has applied, it may be a lengthy process for an interview to take place. The candidate should be forthright and honest regarding their past history. Background checks are done on the candidates that apply.

Q. Describe the employee compensation and benefit packages available at your organization.

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Q. Most facilities stress only the positive aspects of working for their organization. What are some of the challenges faced by new employees and even experienced personnel?

Within our organization, one has to be conducive towards change. Our organization has evolved and expanded over the years.

Q. What is the best way for a candidate to apply for a job with your facility?

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Part II: Employment Opportunities

If provided, please follow the link/s below to access employment opportunities at McKee Medical Center. If employment opportunity information is not available at this time, you are advised to contact the facility's Human Resource Department for more information.

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Contact Personnel:

Name

Department

Telephone

Wayne Farrar

Employment Specialist

970-350-6130

Fran Holmes

Employment Specialist

970-350-6788

Dan Curtis

Employment Specialist

970-350-6801

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Part III: The Surrounding Community

To help you get a better picture of the community surrounding McKee Medical Center, you may also want to check out any Related Links (Part IV), below, for further community, business and hospital information.

Community Highlights

	Loveland, Colorado, also called the Sweetheart City, is a beautiful and progressive place, 45 miles north of Denver and 15 miles south of Ft. Collins.
	Loveland has emerged as a major center for bronze sculpture in the United States. Approximately 50 well known artists work and live in Loveland.
	Loveland Colorado, is on the doorstep of the Rocky Mountain National Park.
	Golf Courses, trails for Biking and Hiking, Lakes and Creeks for Watersports and Fishing.
	Loveland is an awesome place to live.

Additional Thoughts About The Community

The economy of Loveland is anchored in manufacturing, publishing, government, trade, and the arts. Computers and peripherals as well as microelectronics comprise 40 percent of the area's advanced technology firms, while biotechnology firms represent another 14 percent. While numerous large firms, such as Hewlett Packard, Colorado Memory Systems, Hach Company, and Woodward Governor enjoy their Loveland location, small businesses are still the backbone of the economy.