ER RN (PRN)

Clarke County Public Hospital; Osceola (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarke County Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in the Emergency Department. You will apply the nursing process, support families, and delegate within scope, with opportunities to float to other areas as needed.

The role emphasizes teaching, care planning, and coordination with resources to ensure continuity of care and proper discharge instructions. Relevant licensure and ongoing compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Registered Nurse license.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, regulatory guidelines (DNV/OSHA).
• Maintains annual education and competency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care using the nursing process per policy.
• Provide age-appropriate holistic care for ED patients and families.
• Delegate tasks and orient teammates within scope of practice.
• Float to support other areas as needed in ED.
• Assess patient needs and provide discharge instructions per physician plan.
• Develop care plans and consult resources as indicated.
• Document and ensure continuity of care across transitions.

Skills

Nursing process mastery

Critical thinking

Patient and family education

Holistic care approach

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Flexibility in assignments

Education

RN licensure

Job description

• Delivers high-quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Utilizes an age appropriate, holistic approach for the patients and families served in the Emergency Department.
• Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare team members within the scope of practice.
• Utilizes critical thinking in developing nursing interventions while maintaining responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients
• Float to other areas to assist in providing nursing support/cares as needed

Clinical Excellence and Patient Education

• Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care
• Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
• Assist in developing a plan of care for the patient
• Consults appropriate resources when indicated
• Give written/printed discharge instructions to ED patients being discharged as outlined by the physician including but not limited to follow up cares, medications and referrals.

Basic Clarke County Hospital (CCH) Performance Criteria

• Demonstrates Clarke County Hospital Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to hospital policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet needs of the department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DIA, DNV, OSHA, EMTALA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Registered Nurse

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