Registered nurse - health - medical

Ottumwa Regional Health Center; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 4

401K Benefits

PTO / Extended Illness Bank

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

Job summary

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Emergency Services on nights. Join an 18-bed ED with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, supported by ED techs and unit secretaries.

We offer a $15,000 commitment bonus (2 years), comprehensive health benefits, PTO/Illness Bank, EAP, and tuition reimbursement. Expect care for respiratory and cardiac conditions with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program with an active IA or Compact State RN license.
• TNCC within six months of hire.
• Recent RN experience; 1 year Med/Surg or Critical Care; 1 year ER; 1 year Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for acutely ill patients in a busy ED using the nursing process.
• Perform procedures within the Iowa Board of Nursing scope of practice.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Time management

Education

RN program graduate

IA/Compact state license

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Services Job Type: Full-Time | Night Shift 3 -12 hour Shifts Commitment Bonus of $15,000 (2 years)

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.

• 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

Join our team in an 18-bed Emergency Room unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4. We are staffed with RNs, ED techs and unit secretaries, providing specialized care for patients primarily diagnosed with respiratory failure and cardiac conditions.

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care for acutely ill patients. The Emergency Department Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process, their skills in clinical judgment, critical thinking, prioritization, and time management to care for patients throughout the life span and with a variety of healthcare needs. The registered nursed also performs assigned procedures that are within the scope of practice as set forth by the Iowa State Board of Nursing.

Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program required with a current unencumbered Registered Nurse License in Iowa or from a Compact State.

1. Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within six (6) months of hire
2. Recent RN experience

One (1) year of Medical/Surgical or Critical Care nursing experience One (1) year of ER experience One (1) year of Psychiatry experience

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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