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Grow with ECMC highlights job opportunities, career pathways, and what it’s really like to work at Ellsworth County Medical Center—where growth, purpose, and community come together.

05/08/2026

We LOVE seeing the next generation get excited about healthcare careers! 🩺✨

Today, ECMC had the opportunity to participate in Central Plains Elementary School Career Day — and we’re excited to share that our presentation was praised by K-2 teachers as “the best ever!” 🎉

A huge thank you to Dr. Bahr and Ann Ridinger, RN for representing ECMC so incredibly well. They shared about their careers while helping students understand how the skills they’re learning RIGHT NOW in elementary school — listening, observing, reading, math, and learning to work with others — are the very same skills healthcare professionals use every day to care for patients.

Dr. Bahr wowed students by demonstrating medical tools, including an ultrasound where students could actually see the difference between an artery and a vein. The kids were AMAZED by the imagery! 👀

Ann gave students a hands-on look at how an IV is set up using strawberry-flavored straw “veins” — which was a huge hit… although only a few students discovered they may not love needles quite yet. 😂💉

Experiences like this help us stay connected to our communities while inspiring the next generation of future nurses, providers, therapists, technicians, and healthcare leaders. We are so grateful for the time, energy, and passion Ann and Josh devoted to 188 young students this morning on behalf of ECMC. 💙

And of course, thank you to our recruiter, Sara Oberle, for coordinating this amazing opportunity!

Interested in growing your future with ECMC? Explore careers with us at 🌱www.growwithecmc.com.

05/06/2026

💙 Happy National Nurses Week! 🩺

Did you know National Nurses Week is celebrated each year from May 6–12, ending on the birthday of Florence Nightingale — the pioneer known as “The Lady with the Lamp” who helped shape modern nursing as we know it today?

In honor of Nurses Week and Florence Nightingale’s birthday, here are 12 fun facts about the incredible profession of nursing:

✨ There are more than 5 million registered nurses in the U.S.
✨ Nurses walk an average of 4–5 miles during a 12-hour shift
✨ Nursing is consistently ranked among the most trusted professions
✨ There are more than 100 nursing specialties
✨ Nurses are caregivers, advocates, educators, problem-solvers, and leaders
✨ The first U.S. nursing school opened in 1873
✨ Humor is practically a nursing survival skill 😄
✨ Nurses are often the first and last faces patients remember
✨ A single nurse can impact thousands of lives in a career
✨ Nursing combines science, compassion, teamwork, and resilience
✨ Nurses keep healthcare moving — 24/7
✨ And honestly… healthcare simply wouldn’t function without them 💙

At ECMC, we believe we have some of the very best nurses anywhere. Their compassion, teamwork, dedication, and commitment to improving lives make a difference every single day in our hospital, clinics, and community.

And the best part? We’re growing. 🌱

If you’re looking for a place where your work matters, your team feels like family, and your impact is visible every day, we’d love to meet you.

📣 We currently have openings to join our nursing team! Apply here: www.growwithecmc.com

Tag a nurse you appreciate below and help us celebrate the incredible people behind the profession. 👇💙

Perks & Partnerships Spotlight #1 👓One thing we love about working at ECMC?The connections we build — not just inside o...
05/06/2026

Perks & Partnerships Spotlight #1 👓

One thing we love about working at ECMC?
The connections we build — not just inside our walls, but throughout our community.

Last week we had so much fun hosting Nik's Optiks on site for our employees that we invited them to join our ECMC Perks & Partnerships program!

ECMC employees now receive:
✨ A fresh gift bag
✨ Buy one pair, get the second pair 1/2 off

And this is just the beginning. We’re continuing to add new local perks and partnerships regularly because supporting our employees also means supporting our community.

At ECMC, we’re building more than careers — we’re building connections.

Curious about other local businesses who are helping support our employees and growing their business base? Take a look here: https://growwithecmc.com/perks--partnerships We welcome new businesses too! Just send us a message or an email at sschmidt@ewmed.com!

Yesterday, we had the opportunity to be part of something pretty special at the Kansas Association of Community Foundati...
04/17/2026

Yesterday, we had the opportunity to be part of something pretty special at the Kansas Association of Community Foundations event—and it’s exactly the kind of moment that reminds us why we do what we do at ECMC.

A huge thank you to Colby Richard Smoky Hills Community Foundation and all of the incredible attendees who show up for their communities every single day. Your work doesn’t go unnoticed.

We’re especially proud of our presenters, Emily Lindsley, Nurse Practitioner, and Leah Womelsdorf, LCSW, who led a powerful session on stress, burnout, setting boundaries, self-identity, and the often unseen “invisible workload” carried by those in philanthropic roles. It was real, relevant, and deeply impactful.

At ECMC, we believe our employees are more than their job titles. They are educators, advocates, leaders, and changemakers—bringing their passions and expertise beyond our walls and into the communities we serve.

Because when our team shows up out there, it reflects exactly who we are in here. 💛

If you’re looking for a place where your voice, your passion, and your purpose matter—we’re building something special. Come grow with us.

www.growwithecmc.com

Anyone can hand out t-shirts. Swag matters, BUT we wanted something that actually means something. This isn’t just a t-s...
04/15/2026

Anyone can hand out t-shirts. Swag matters, BUT we wanted something that actually means something.

This isn’t just a t-shirt.

It represents the moments when:
✔ A team stays late to help a patient
✔ Someone steps in without being asked
✔ You realize… you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be

That’s what ‘Where you’re needed. Where you belong.’ means at ECMC.” Do you know someone who would be a great fit for our team? Tag them here and check out everything we have to offer at www.growwithecmc.com. We're not just building a team, we're building a difference.

04/08/2026

Career fair season = one of our favorite times of year 🙌

We had a great time at Hutchinson Community College and Kansas Wesleyan University meeting students, sharing opportunities, and talking about all things ECMC.

So many great conversations and future healthcare professionals—we’re excited about what’s ahead!

If you missed us… don’t worry 👀
👉 You can still check out opportunities and connect with us anytime. www.growwithecmc.com

We don’t do boring around here. 🍭✨Hospital Appreciation Week at ECMC = a full-on WONKA Experience for our outstanding em...
04/02/2026

We don’t do boring around here. 🍭✨

Hospital Appreciation Week at ECMC = a full-on WONKA Experience for our outstanding employees who give their best every day.
🎟️ Games
🍫 Sweet surprises
👀 Hidden treasures
…and a few things we’re definitely not telling you yet

If your current “appreciation” looks like pizza and a pen…
it might be time for an upgrade 😉

👉 Apply now and join us before the magic begins. You can be part of the 🎵Pure Imagination!🎵(You sang that, right?)

Current job openings at www.growwithecmc.com

04/01/2026

👀 Behind the Scenes at ECMC | Take I

Small town hospital… big equipment.

This is just one of the spaces working behind the scenes to deliver fast, accurate answers when it matters most. And yes—it’s every bit as advanced as it looks.

But let’s have a little fun with it…

👇 Wrong answers only:
What does this machine actually do?

We’ll go first:
Clearly a high-speed time travel portal (only works on Mondays) ⏳😉

Your turn ⬇️

—

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work with technology like this in a place where you’re more than just a number…
👀 you might want to check us out. Join us here where we improve lives: www.growwithecmc.com

✨ What if your job came with a few extra perks… just for being you?At Ellsworth County Medical Center, we’re not just fi...
03/27/2026

✨ What if your job came with a few extra perks… just for being you?

At Ellsworth County Medical Center, we’re not just filling positions— we’re creating a place people want to be.

Through our new Perks & Partnerships program 🤝, our employees get access to exclusive local discounts and experiences—from dining and golf to services and fun extras around the community.

Because after long shifts, early mornings, and everything in between…
you deserve a little something extra. 💙

👉 It’s all part of how we’re building a culture that supports our team inside and outside of work.

🚀 And yes… we’re hiring.

If you’re looking for more than just a job—
if you want to work somewhere that truly invests in you—
this is your sign.

🔗 Check out our open positions: www.growwithecmc.com
Our current local incentive packages can also be found here under the >Perks & Partnerships tab. 📢Shout out to all of those businesses who see the opportunities to connect with our workforce and bring more foot traffic to their business!🎊

🌱 Local businesses—want to be part of something special?
We’re continuing to grow our Perks & Partnerships network and would love to connect. No cost—just a meaningful way to support our healthcare team and build new connections.

Send us a message to learn more!

03/26/2026

🎞️ Throwback Thursday: Then vs. Now

We’ve come a long way, baby 💛

Take a look at these familiar faces…
👩‍⚕️ Our 2016 Nursing Team – holding it down, doing incredible work (and rocking that throwback logo on the badges 👀)
🩻 Our 2026 Radiology Team – still delivering excellence, now with even more tools, technology, and teamwork behind them

Over the last 10 years at ECMC, we’ve seen:
✨ Expanded services & specialty care
✨ New technology & upgraded equipment
✨ Growth in our clinics across Ellsworth County
✨ Stronger teams, deeper roots, and a culture that continues to evolve

And the best part?
Some of the same amazing people have been part of that entire journey ❤️

👇 Now it’s your turn—let’s make this fun:

We’ll start…
👉 That old ECMC logo on the 2016 name badges 😄

What else has changed over the last 10 years?

Drop your memories, shoutouts, or “you know you’ve been here a while if…” moments in the comments ⬇️

03/25/2026

We’re back 👀

But this time… we’re talking coding.

Did you know?
Medical coding turns patient care into a language that drives everything behind the scenes—from treatment tracking to reimbursement.

And no… it’s not boring 😉
It’s detail, logic, and a whole lot of impact.

Big thanks to the students who let us crash their classroom today!

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