Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/ Surgical

Memorial Physician Practices; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is searching for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for Medical/Surgical duties on a full-time night shift. The chosen candidate will provide direct patient care, manage medication administration, and coordinate care across disciplines.

The role requires an accredited nursing program graduate, a current Iowa RN license, and BLS certification. Benefits include health insurance, competitive paid time off, and a $15,000 commitment bonus over two years.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration.
• Documents patient care and monitors patient condition.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Coordinates patient care across disciplines.
• Provides patient and family education.
• Advocates for patients' well-being.
• Participates in performance improvement.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Education

Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program

Current unencumbered Registered Nurse License in Iowa or from a Compact State

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN), Medical/Surgical

Job Type: Full-Time Night Shift

Commitment Bonus: $15,000 (2 years)

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Responsibilities

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments.
• Documents patient care and monitors patient condition, communicating with care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Coordinates patient care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and support needs.
• Provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, and circumstances.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well‑being of patients.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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) certification.

Benefits

• 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...

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.