Putnam County Hospital - Greencastle, Indiana

We are hiring a Respiratory Therapist The Respiratory Therapist will administer respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities and will train and act as a resource for respiratory department technicians Job Duties/Responsibilities: • Administers all respiratory care as ordered by a provider • Completes continuing education and in-services to remain current with respiratory care practices • Records patient treatment, response, and progress • Inspects, tests, maintains, and operates respiratory therapy equipment • Responds to "code blue" calls and assists by maintaining the patient's airway and performing CPR • Give thorough and accurate report to oncoming staff at end of shift • Provides indicated respiratory care education to patients and family • Invasive and noninvasive ventilation, ABG collection and interpretation, oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, pulmonary hygiene • Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications Education Experience: 2-Year College Degree Years of Related Experience: 1-2 Years License/Certificate Required: Yes Driver's License Required: Yes Travel Requirements: None Age Requirement: 18+ Job Requirements: • Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Indiana • Graduate of CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved school of Respiratory Care • BLS and ACLS within 60 days of hire • Exceptional customer service skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Familiarity with or ability to quickly learn hospital's electronic medical record (CPSI) • Ability to work with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality • Abides by HIPAA guidelines • Preferred Skills: • PALS and NRP certifications preferred • Familiarity with invasive and non-invasive ventilation techniques

Putnam Women's Health will be set up at First Friday on August 2! Stop by the booth and drop off diapers or wipes for your chance to win a Buy Local gift basket!

A huge thank you to the Bill Gardner Cancer Classic Committee On Monday, July 22, 2024, Becky Hutcheson, PCH Cancer Center Office Manager, accepted a generous donation from the Bill Gardner Cancer Classic. This donation will be used to help cancer patients with food, medications and gas.

On July 17, 2024, Putnam County Cancer center partnered with Dr. Stephens and Andrew Burns, PA-C with Dermatology Inc., for FREE skin cancer screenings. Putnam County Hospital has is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare close to home. If you have not had a skin screen and are interested in learning more, please visit www.pchosp.org

***NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS*** Putnam Pediatrics and Internal Medicine would like to welcome Jill Krouse, PA-C to the team! Jill is now accepting new patients. Jill Krouse is a Certified Physician Assistant. She completed her undergraduate degree at Indiana State with a Bachelors of Science in Biology in 2019. She went on to fulfill her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from Indiana State in 2023. She is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Jill joined Putnam Prompt Care in 2024 and provides care for acute and subacute injuries and illnesses to adults and children over 12 weeks of age. She highly values the patient-provider relationship and patient education that allows patients to feel in control of their mental and physical health. She has lived in Greencastle with her husband, Andrew, her son and stepson since 2018. In her free time, she enjoys kayaking and playing pickleball with her family, volunteering in her community, and reading while lounging with her two cats. To schedule your appointment call 765.301.7400

PCH/GCSC School Nurse (RN, LPN, or MA) Job Summary This position would be located at Ridpath Elementary in Greencastle, IN. This position is about 29.5 hours per school week, FT benefits eligible. The PCH School Nurse provides health services in schools. Their goal is to treat student injuries or illnesses and advise students, their parents or guardians, and staff on health issues. School Nurses are trained to support in-person treatment or treatment through telehealth supported by local providers Job Duties/Responsibilities Providing healthcare to students with acute or chronic health problems Conducting screenings and writing referrals for health services (e.g. Vision and dental screenings) Monitoring health plans for students Support of medication management for students with ongoing health needs Support and operation of telehealth program to connect students with local providers Follow the developed health plans for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene Keep track of students' vaccination records Update students' medical history Ensure school environment is safe for children and school staff (e.g. prevention of communicable diseases) Performs other duties as assigned Job Requirements and Skills Job Requirements: HS Graduate or equivalent, 18+ years of age 1-2 years of related experience Prior medical assistant experience with pediatrics in a healthcare or school setting Ability to support medication management for various students Prior experience and knowledge of health screening and tracking

Putnam Pediatrics and Internal Medicine is here to serve our community! Meet Dana Fugate! Dana grew up in Eminence, Indiana. She attended the University of Indianapolis for her BSN and then went on to the University of Cincinnati for her MSN. Dana joined the team at Putnam Pediatrics and Internal Medicine two year ago. Dana sees both pediatric and adult patients for well and acute visits. Dana also specializes in women's health, weight management, and is verse in procedure such as lesion destruction, biopsy, and skin excision. Dana love working in our community and building relationships with patients and their families. It is important to her that patients feel comfortable when seeing her! For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 765.301.7400

Putnam Women's Health is proud to partner with the Putnam County Fair to provide a breast feeding and pumping area for our community mothers! We will, once again, be set up in the community building. Join us in a comfortable recliner, in air conditioning, have a bottle of water, and relax as you breast feed or pump in a private area. Putnam County Hospital, providing exceptional healthcare close to home.