Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical

Lifepoint Health®; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Medical/Surgical unit in Ottumwa, Iowa. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care, administering medications, and ensuring effective communication with the care team.

The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree from an accredited nursing program and a current RN license in Iowa. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, financial assistance for education, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program with a current unencumbered Registered Nurse License in Iowa.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Recent RN experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform medication administration and clinical treatments.
• Document patient care and monitor conditions.
• Assist patients with daily living activities.
• Coordinate patient care and provide family education.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient care documentation

Patient advocacy

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Accredited registered nursing program

Job description

About the Organization

Ottumwa Regional Health Center provides a wide range of health services, including emergency medicine, critical care, medical/surgical, acute rehabilitation, obstetrics, pediatrics, cardiac catheterization, diagnostic and therapeutic radiological services, wound care, pain clinic, sleep lab, pathology, and more.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN), Medical/Surgical

Job Type

PRN (12 Hour Shifts)

Location

Ottumwa, Iowa

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse works under the supervision of the Director and is responsible for caring for the patient and the development of a nursing plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments.
• Documents patient care and monitors patient condition, communicating with the 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 with a current unencumbered Registered Nurse License in Iowa or from a Compact State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Recent RN experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of medical/surgical nursing experience.

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 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.