HOSPITAL NURSE (RN)

Stewart Memorial Community Hospital; Lake City (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City, IA invites an experienced Staff Nurse/Team Leader to join our night shift team. You will provide direct patient care, lead clinical activities, and collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure high‑quality outcomes.

The position requires a 2‑year nursing degree, Iowa license, ACLS/PALS certification or eligible, and flexibility for 12‑hour shifts and 2–3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a state-accredited school of nursing.
• Current Iowa license.
• ACLS and PALS certified or completion within five (5) years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes and adjusts nursing care as required.
• Monitors patient condition and reports changes to staff.
• Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and trauma care.
• Ensures adequate stock of supplies and equipment functioning.
• Inspects area for policy/regulation compliance and takes corrective action.
• Maintains patient records confidential and adheres to HIPAA guidelines.
• Demonstrates proficiency as a team leader and coordinates care for all ages.
• Develops comprehensive nursing care plans and prioritizes emergency needs.
• Promotes effective teaching plans for patients and families.
• Participates in CQI/UA studies and professional development.

Education

Graduate of a state-accredited school of nursing

Current Iowa license

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Job Title

Staff Nurse/Team Leader

Location

Stewart Memorial Community Hospital – Lake City, IA 51449

Position Details

• Type: Full Time
• Shift: Night
• Education Level: 2 Year Degree
• Travel: None
• Job Category: Nurse
• Status: Active

Reports To

House Supervisor/Nurse Manager

General Hours

12‑hour shifts, 2 or 3 days per week depending on status

Essential Functions

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes to ensure optimal patient care.
• Monitors medical condition of patients and reports changes to appropriate personnel.
• Assists physician with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to emergency medical and trauma patient care.
• Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning equipment.
• Inspects area daily for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards and takes corrective action when violations occur.
• Ensures accurate maintenance of patient’s medical record and that patient records are treated as confidential information; adheres to HIPAA guidelines.
• Demonstrates proficiency in performance standards and skills required of a team leader.
• Competently cares for patients of all ages (neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric); able to assess data and interpret age‑specific needs.
• Develops comprehensive nursing care plans for patients and/or families according to the nursing process.
• Organizes planning using a systematic and logical framework and flexible priorities to accommodate emergency situations.
• Plans health teaching based on identified learning needs and readiness of patient/family.
• Utilizes knowledge of nursing biological and social services in developing a plan of care.
• Implements appropriate teaching plans.
• Qualifies for position through an Iowa Criminal History/Dependent Adult Abuse check within applicable laws.
• Uses safe patient‑handling devices/equipment correctly; all employees involved in lifting/transferring patients who need assistance must comply.

Additional Job Requirements

• Serves on hospital committees to assist in development or implementation of CQI/UA studies.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in‑service meetings, and workshops.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Soft Skill Requirement

• Promotes good intra‑ and inter‑hospital communications and relationships at all times.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Sitting – Occasional (0‑33% of day)
• Standing – Constant (>67% of day)
• Bending/Stooping (repetitive) – Frequent (34‑66% of day)
• Squatting/Crouching (sustained and repetitive) – Occasional (0‑33% of day)
• Kneeling (sustained) – Occasional (0‑33% of day)
• Reaching (all levels) – Occasional (0‑33% of day); Frequent (34‑66% of day)
• Lifting – Occasional (0‑33% of day); 30 lbs. with a wheelchair to stand, up to 5 lbs. overhead
• Pushing / Pulling – Occasional (0‑33% of day); 32.2 lbs. of horizontal force at optimal height between 27 and 45 for 500 feet, 20 lbs. @ waist
• Gripping – Up to 65 lbs.
• Carrying – 5 lbs. up to 50 ft.

Working Conditions: May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases; regularly exposed to bloodborne diseases; contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances; exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illnesses); subject to varying and unpredictable situations; handles emergency or crisis situations; performs emergency care; occasionally subjected to irregular hours; occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries; requires judgment/actions that could result in death of patient.

Required PPE

• Eye protection
• Face protection
• Gown
• Mask
• Sterile medical gloves

Qualifications

Graduate of a state‑accredited school of nursing; current Iowa license; ACLS and PALS certified or completion within five (5) years of hire.