Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - PRN

Lifepoint Health; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 4

401K Benefits

Competitive PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

Job summary

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for ICU on a PRN basis to provide skilled nursing care to acutely ill patients.

Under supervision of the Director, you will perform plan of care, document care, monitor patients, assist with activities of daily living, and collaborate with the care team. Preference for ACLS, PALS, and telemetry experience.

Qualifications

• Active Iowa RN license (single-state or compact) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience in Telemetry or Progressive Care nursing preferred.
• Flexibility to work flexible shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
• Documents patient care provided and monitors patient condition.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial support needs.
• Educates patients and families appropriate to age, culture, and condition.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient and participates in improvement activities.
• Maintains regular attendance and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Telemetry experience

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN), ICU

Job Type: PRN

Who We Are:

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.

Where We Are:

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.

Why Choose Us:

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

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active Iowa RN license (single-state or compact) required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACLS
• PALS
• Handle with Care
• Experience in Telemetry or Progressive Care nursing

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.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.