Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Services

Lifepoint Health®; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) benefits

401K benefits

Competitive Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® in Ottumwa seeks an Emergency Department Registered Nurse to provide specialized care in a small Emergency Room unit. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team and care for acutely ill patients using clinical judgment and effective nursing processes.

Applicants must hold a valid Iowa RN License and be willing to complete required certifications within six months. Benefits include health coverage and a commitment bonus of $15,000.

Qualifications

• Must have current unencumbered Registered Nurse License in Iowa or from a Compact State.
• ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications within six months of hire.
• Recent RN experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for acutely ill patients.
• Utilize clinical judgment and critical thinking for patient care.
• Perform assigned procedures within the scope of practice.

Skills

Registered Nurse License in Iowa

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Recent RN experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time | Mid Shift 3 – 12 hour shifts | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Commitment Bonus of $15,000 (2 years)

Position Summary

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, clinical judgment, critical thinking, prioritization, and time management to care for patients throughout the lifespan and with a variety of healthcare needs. The registered nurse also performs assigned procedures that are within the scope of practice as set forth by the Iowa State Board of Nursing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program with current unencumbered Registered Nurse License in Iowa or from a Compact State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within six (6) months of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within six (6) months of hire.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within six (6) months of hire.
• Recent RN experience.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• 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.

EEOC Statement

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.