Is there an emergency room at LCH? The hospital opened in January of 1952 and continues today as a 14 bed Critical Access Hospital. The facility has 24 hour emergency care, acute and swing bed services as well as many outpatient services. The hospital operates two rural health clinics providing services throughout the area. Currently the hospital has one full time physician and two full time Physician Assistants.

Is there any sign-on bonuses? The hospital offers a sign-on bonus for full and part-time RNs. Full-time RNs are eligible for $3,000 and part-time RNs for $1,500.

What about benefits? LCH offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package with an outstanding pension plan. The hospital also offers flexible scheduling: shift, weekend and call back differentials as well as a health insurance plan and many other benefits.

What kind of experience would I gain from working at LCH? Staff nurses at LCH have the opportunity to use the skills they have in a variety of areas and ages. Nurses staff the emergency room as well as the acute and skilled swing beds.

Does LCH offer any scholarships? The hospital participates in the Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship program. The hospital also offers substantial private scholarships to students pursuing their degree in a healthcare field in return for years of service to the hospital.