Ogallala Community Hospital

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Ogallala Community Hospital
2601 North Spruce St
Ogallala, Nebraska, 69153-1509
Telephone: 308-284-4011
E-mail: ogallala@hospitalsoup.com

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Learn more about Ogallala Community Hospital

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: Ogallala Community Hospital

Q. Can you tell us more about your organization?

Banner Health System’s mission is to serve the health needs of the communities both large and small across the nation in the nonprofit tradition. We participate with our community in building successful healthcare partnerships. We are totally committed and prepared to provide high quality health care for the people of our region.

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

Ogallala Community Hospital provides the following services for the community.

BANNER HOME HEALTH CARE - With the rising cost of health care these days, home care has become a cost effective and convenient way for patients to obtain quality health care in a home setting.

INPATIENT SERVICES - At the new Ogallala Community Hospital we have 7 private rooms and 5 semi-private rooms. The birthing room, labor, delivery, recovery, post-partum or (LDRP), is tailor made with the entire families comfort in mind. This room offers a home setting, which includes a sofa sleeper for family and a soothing whirlpool for mom. Moms have the option of baby rooming-in if desired.

EMERGENCY SERVICES - Ogallala Community Hospital's nursing staff is made up of certified trauma nurses, and a physician is always available. Our trained staffs of emergency service personal are dedicated to providing high quality care 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

OGALLALA MEDICAL GROUP - located at the Ogallala Community Hospital. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8-5.

AFTER HOURS CLINIC - This special clinic is available Saturdays from 8 a.m. to Noon.

SPECIALTY CLINIC - The Specialty Clinic at Ogallala Community Hospital has a team of thirty
Specialists visiting the Specialty Clinic on a weekly or as needed basis.

RADIOLOGY- The Radiology Dept. performs a full range of diagnostic procedures, which include Ultrasound, EKG/treadmill exams, diagnostic X-ray, mammograms. A new fixed bay CAT scan unit is also part of the unit. In addition to on-site services, mobile imaging equipment is also available.

SLEEP STUDY - To help diagnose and treat OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea), Ogallala Community Hospital offers help through overnight sleep studies. Participants spend the night in our Sleep Study Room and are monitored through 24 different sensors. This data is stored in a computer and later analyzed by our Respiratory Therapist, who is able to determine if ongoing therapy is needed.

DIETARY DEPARTMENT - Ogallala Community Hospital ultra modern Convenience Kitchen allows the patient/visitor to choose from a wide variety of meals. Because of our Convenience Kitchen, entrees are deliciously prepared in half the time and then heated in convection heating units. The meal is served warm and delicious!

LABORATORY - The lab at Ogallala Community Hospital provides both inpatient and outpatient laboratory testing. Services performed in the lab include, hematology, chemistry, drug & breath alcohol testing, coagulation, immunology, urinalysis, paternal testing specimen (collection only), and community blood banking.

REHABILITATIVE SERVICES - We offer the community a wide variety of services, which include:
Providing inpatient and outpatient physical therapy.
Treatment of neurological defects and post traumatic fracture rehabilitation.
Post total joint rehabilitation services.
Post-cardiac procedural conditioning programs.
Pool therapy provided with prior arrangement.

RESPIRATORY SERVICES – In addition to this service, we also offer Pulmonary Function Testing (Stress Test) to those patients at risk for heart disease.

SPEECH THERAPIES - Speech Language Pathology treats all types of speech, language and related disorders

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

In 1996 voters approved a new hospital. The modern state of the art facility was completed in October of 2000. Since then a fixed base CAT scan unit was added. Our community sets high standards, which mirrors the ongoing progression to modern equipment and quality services provided by the hospital.

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

Expectations run high in Ogallala and do not stop when it comes to health care. We are fortunate to live in a progressive, pro – healthcare oriented community. We have a strong belief value system; the work ethic and job satisfaction of those earliest settlers still exist in the local work force today.

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

Occasionally, new graduates are hired in areas as needed. Banner Health System provides a structured orientation program. It varies from department as to the length of time. Facilities provide 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?

Sometimes Applicants do not tell us enough about their knowledge, skill, ability and experience. Often they omit identifying certifications they have earned and training they have received. While a candidate may apply for one position, we may also wish to consider her/him for other positions for which she/he may be qualified. 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 flexible and 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 Ogallala Community Hospital. 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 Ogallala Community Hospital, you may also want to check out any Related Links (Part IV), below, for further community, business and hospital information.

Community Highlights

	Governors Cup Sailboat Regatta.
	Kenfield Petrified Wood Gallery.
	Front Street is a replica front of some typical businesses along a street in an old western town, with a museum, saloon and restaurant.
	"The Water, the West, the Best," the beautiful shores of Lake McConaughy.
	Lake Ogallala, just below Kingsley Dam, is Nebraska’s premiere eagle-viewing location.

Additional Thoughts About The Community

Ogallala is a small safe community with old time values. We care about our citizens, young and old. The town offers a delightful contrast of the old and new. One can tour "Front Street," then shop "Main Street" with many retail shops and a wholesale district. Lake McConaughy, just a few miles north, provides the finest in fishing, boating, recreation, and the advantage of irrigated croplands. In short, Ogallala provides educational, recreational, medical, religious, and shopping opportunities for young and old and everyone in-between.