Located in Greeley, the North Colorado Medical Center (NCMC) provides extensive community support programs as well as a community resource health library. This 326-bed regional medical center is dedicated to total patient care. The hospital recently completed construction of a 4-story Diagnostic Center and Medical Arts Building, now home to many private practice offices and clinics, to compliment its current facility. A full range of specialty services including a regional burn unit and hyperbaric medicine facility are available. Air Life of Greeley provides immediate emergency transport within a 300-mile radius. Other NCMC services include advanced treatment in oncology, rehabilitation, labor and delivery including Level II nursery care, and surgical services encompassing procedures from orthopedics and laser to open heart surgeries. A variety of special services from allergy to urology as well as general patient care are also offered to residents through numerous doctors and dentists in independent clinics and private offices.
Northern Colorado Medical Center (NCMC) is also a partner in a recently formed physician-hospital organization (PHO). The active medical staff includes over 200 physicians, representing virtually all specialties and subspecialties.
Q.What types of specialty
services does your organization provide?..
In 1992, a family-centered obstetrics unit and cardiac, orthopedic, neurosurgery, and day surgery units were added in an expansion to the hospital. Cardiac surgery, burn care, and complicated obstetrics are included among the many services offered through the Medical Center. An Outpatient Diagnostic Center, Medical Arts Building, and parking structure were opened in February 1995. The following services are provided: (a) medical, health, and wellness information in the form of books, audio/video tapes, and computer searches; (b) nutrition education and diabetes education, (c) facilitate support groups, (d) screenings and health assessments, (e) the health promotion components of occupational health services, (f) community education classes and presentations, (g) a hospital liaison for community outreach efforts and sponsorships, (h) consultation and referral services.
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Q.Describe any future
expansion plans, added services or new developments for your facility?
North Colorado Medical Center is currently expanding the emergency room and Rehab services as PT, Speech, OT, and others move to larger quarters. Critical Care Nursing and a few other nursing areas are also being expanded. An Ambulatory Surgery Center, a joint venture between physicians and other groups, will be opening in a new operating room facility this May.
Q. What
makes working in your organization different from working for other employers?
As North Colorado Medical Center is connected with several other facilities through Banner Health System, there are growth opportunities within the hospital. Within the system, there is latitude of the individual facilities to do things their own way. Flexibility is a major component of the 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 radiology or therapy. There is a very structured orientation program. It varies from department as to the length of time. NCMC 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.
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?
If provided,
please follow the link/s below to access employment opportunities
at North Colorado 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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help you get a better picture of the community surrounding North Colorado Medical Center, you may also
want to check out any Related Links (Part IV), below, for further community, business and hospital information.
Community
Highlights
Greeley Recreational Center
Pawnee National Grasslands
35 parks throughout the county with five public or private golf courses.
Within a short drive to two National Parks.
Greeley Jazz Festival at the University of Northern Colorado
Additional
Thoughts About The Community
The City of Greeley is located 30 miles east of the Rocky Mountains, midway between Denver and Cheyenne, Wyoming. Greeley is a nice, quiet, fun town with a "rural feel". The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) adds an enjoyable touch of college atmosphere to this friendly town.
In Greeley you live in a safe, rural setting, with easy access to Denver, Fort Collins, and the mountains. A 30-minute drive brings you to Fort Collins and it takes approximately one hour to drive from Greeley to Denver.
