Lead RN: Patient-Centered Care & Emergency Response

Shenandoah Medical Center; Shenandoah (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Shenandoah Medical Center in Iowa seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver patient care using the nursing process across acute, observation, ER, SNF, and outpatient settings. You will assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate care to meet prioritized outcomes while ensuring patient safety.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, immediate response to call lights, patient education, and discharge planning, with a focus on advocacy and compassionate, professional service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Active RN license required in Iowa.
• BLS certification; Neonatal Resuscitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care to achieve prioritized patient outcomes according to the RN scope of practice.
• Performs complete admission assessment.
• Responds to call lights and patient needs promptly.
• Administers medications and nursing interventions per provider orders and policy.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care.
• Completes patient education and discharge planning.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient advocacy

Communication

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Shenandoah Medical Center in Iowa seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver patient care using the nursing process across acute, observation, ER, SNF, and outpatient settings. You will assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate care to meet prioritized outcomes while ensuring patient safety.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, immediate response to call lights, patient education, and discharge planning, with a focus on advocacy and compassionate, professional service.