Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging/Ford County Housing Authority
Hiring nurses in Great Bend, KS
From 1 posting and the employer’s siteSources
The short version
The SouthWest Kansas Area Agency on Aging (SWKAAA), located in Great Bend, KS, is a regional non-profit organization dedicated to serving older adults and individuals with disabilities across southwest Kansas.
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The hard parts
Nurse Assessor salary reported at 68% below national average ($23.18/hr average per Indeed)
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Non-traditional nursing role may limit clinical skill development and hospital career mobility
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Rural southwest Kansas location may limit access to amenities and professional networking
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Small agency with potentially limited advancement opportunities compared to larger healthcare systems
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Roles from Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging/Ford County Housing Authority
- RN
Sources
- swkaaa.org
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