Human Resources

Focus on the Caregivers

Empowering the hands that heal

Our Human Resources (HR) department serves as the backbone of this institution’s workforce management, balancing the complex needs of medical staff with stringent regulatory requirements.

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Employee Benefit Summary

  • Wages – Each employee is paid a base wage per hour.  Time and a half is applied for any hours over 40 hours in one week.  Double time is applied for any of the 6 holidays that are worked and recognized by Rock County Hospital.  Shift diff. and weekend diff. may apply. 
  • Paid Time off (PTO) (vacation) – PTO accrues based on hours worked and length of service.  Can take by hour as needed or by day.  PTO is subject to department approval.
  • Sick Time – Sick time accrues based on hours worked.  May apply to sickness of self, children or spouse.  Applicable for any time the employee was scheduled to work. 
  • Holiday Pay – Full time employees shall be paid 8 hours, base wage, for each holiday after 90 days probationary period.  We recognize 6 holidays-New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.   Any time worked during a holiday period is paid at double time. 
  • Bereavement Leave – Up to 24 hours will be paid for death of an immediate family member of an employee for any shifts the employee is scheduled to work.
  • Birthday Leave – Each employee of the facility shall receive their birthday as a day off with 8 paid hours at the employee’s regular rate of pay.
  • Retirement – 100% vested at date of hire.  After 2-4 years, if full-time employee contributes 3% of gross income we match 3%. After 5-9 years if employee contributes 3% of income we match 3.5% and after 10+ years, if employee contributes 3% of income we match 4%.
  • Student loan assistance – Eligible after 1 year of employment.  Payment based on need.
  • Tuition assistance for current employees who are also currently enrolled students. 
  • Generous continuing education reimbursement for attending out-of-facility meetings. 
  • Aflac, dental and vision plans available.  Also available are flex plan and deposits into Christmas club and HSA accounts.
  • Life insurance provided as well as employee is able to purchase additional for self, spouse and children. 
  • Health Insurance – We pay 90% of individual plan with Blue Cross and Blue Shield.  We pay 75% of family plans.  These percentages are based on the lowest cost plan available. 
  • Sign on bonus – $4000 paid over 2 years. 

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We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to ALL full-time employees (minimum of 30 hrs/week) including health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, and possible student loan reimbursement.

  • ALL positions include paid sick and vacation time. 
  • Sign-on bonuses available

Featured Positions Available

  • Acute Care:
    full-time RN
    PRN (as needed) nurse aide position.  

  • Long Term Care: 
    2 full-time CNA positions, day and evening shift

On-Site Services

  • Cardiology: Dr. Daniel McGowan, CHI Heart Clinic Health Institute-Kearney
  • Surgery: Dr. John Tubbs, Dr. Anthony Akainda
  • Endoscopy: Dr. Anthony Akainda, Dr. John Tubbs, Dr. Jay Allison; Dr. Jordan Kunz
  • Epidural Steroid Injections: Kearney Anesthesia Services-Kearney
  • Joint Injections: Dr. John Tubbs and Kearney Anesthesia Services-Kearney
  • Nuclear Medicine Studies: Nebraska Heart Institute of Kearney
  • Mental Health:  Jessica Sawyer, FPMHNP, Richard Young, Kearney
  • Chiropractic Care:  Dr. Dan Nekolite, Finish Line Chiropractic, O’Neill

A full range of specialists are available via our Telehealth Network.

Scheduling Coordinator: Shannon – Phone: 402-684-3366

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Our Vision

The Rock County Hospital will maintain a professional healthcare environment that promotes ethical health, healing and a reputation of honesty, fairness, integrity and trust.

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Our Mission

The Rock County Hospital, Long Term Care and Clinic recognize the value of every person, whether patient, family or employee and strive to continue our legacy of caring. We will demonstrate this by providing exemplary physical, emotional and spiritual care with high quality, professional, cost-effective health care. Our employees are knowledgeable, valued, respected and encouraged to grow.

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Our Solution

A dedicated staff of nurses and providers committed to clinical excellence and spiritual well-being.

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