Registered Nurse - All Departments

GOPIP; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 70,736 - 95,597; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 4

401K Benefits for full-time employees

Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended …

Employee Assistance Program – mental,

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for …

Job summary

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate nursing care for acutely ill patients under the direction of the Director. The RN will perform duties within the Iowa Board of Nursing scope of practice.

This role offers comprehensive benefits, a strong team environment, opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to high-quality patient care in Ottumwa, IA.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Current unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Iowa or a Compact State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other care activities.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts or units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

RN license (IA or Compact State)

Job description

Job Type

Full-Time

Category

Nursing

Pay Type

Full-Time

Compensation

$34.04 - $45.96/Hour Based on Experience

About the Role

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Ottumwa Regional Health Center provides a wide range of health services, including emergency medicine, critical care services, medical/surgical, acute rehabilitation, obstetrics, and pediatrics, as well as specialty services such as cardiac catheterization, diagnostic and therapeutic radiological services, wound care, pain clinic, sleep lab, pathology, and so much more.

Ottumwa is a center for “cultural and commercial development” known for its low cost of living, abundant recreation and entertainment, and outstanding education and healthcare facilities. You’ll find something new and exciting to do every day in Ottumwa where there is always a new adventure awaiting on the other side of the bridge.

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more…

Responsibilities

Position Summary: The Registered Nurse works under the supervision of the Director and is responsible for providing nursing care for acutely ill patients. RN performs assigned procedures that are within the scope of practice as set forth by the Iowa State Board of Nursing.

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts or units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program required with a current unencumbered Registered Nurse License in Iowa or from a Compact State. Basic Life Support (BLS).

About the Company

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is a 217-bed hospital that has served Ottumwa, Wapello County and the surrounding southeast Iowa communities for more than 130 years. The hospital provides a broad range of services, including emergency care, medical and surgical care, critical care, acute rehabilitation, obstetrics, pediatrics, and specialty services. These include cardiac catheterization, diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, wound care, pain management, sleep studies, and pathology.