RN

Osceola Community Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits including retirement/401

Job summary

Osceola Regional Health Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide quality nursing care to patients and supervise staff, coordinating with physicians and ancillary staff to ensure excellent patient outcomes. The role includes rotating shifts and a focus on safety, documentation, and teamwork.

Ideal candidates hold Iowa RN licensure with multi-state eligibility, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS; CCNE/NLN accredited programs are preferred, BSN is desirable.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Iowa or eligible for multi-state licensure
• Mandatory Reporter training within 3 months of employment
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
• TNCC required if ED work
• Certifications must be current and renewed within 12 months of employment

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical condition and nursing needs.
• Plan total patient care with the medical team and other departments.
• Perform daily charge nurse duties.
• Oversee nursing care with LPNs and health unit coordinators.
• Communicate clearly with patients, staff and doctors.
• Orient new personnel to units.
• Maintain medical and nursing records and EMR documentation.
• Check crash cart and defibrillator daily.
• Administer medications using Pyxis and stay current on meds.

Skills

Nursing care

Staff supervision

Team coordination

Patient communication

Documentation

Education

CCNE/NLN accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Approved nursing program acceptable

Job description

Location: Sibley, IAWorker Type: RegularWork Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America). At Osceola Regional Health Center, we provide quality care and exceptional service to all those we serve. We offer a friendly work environment, flexible scheduling, full benefits including retirement match. We would love to have you on our team!

Position Highlights

SUMMARY: The RN's purpose is to provide quality nursing care to our patients and to supervise the staff working with the RN to coordinate cares with ancillary staff, and to communicate effectively with the physician to ensure patient care.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred. Graduate from an approved nursing program is acceptable. Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, and/or REGISTRATIONS

• Licensed as a registered nurse in Iowa and/or meeting the requirements of multi-state licensure required.
• Iowa Mandatory Reporter training within three months of employment.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS are required.
• TNCC is required if working in the Emergency Department.
• All certifications must be acquired within 12 months of employment and must be kept current throughout employment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses physical condition and nursing needs of inpatients, outpatients and ER patients.
• Plans for patient's total care needs in cooperation with members of the medical care team and personnel of other departments.
• Performs daily charge nurse duties.
• Implements, delegates and supervises nursing care in patient care units by overseeing LPNs, patient care technicians and health unit coordinators.
• Adds or modifies services as determined by outcomes evaluation.
• Communicates clearly with patients, staff and doctors.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves them in the formation of the plan of care.
• Assists in orientation of new personnel to units.
• Maintains records of medical and nursing treatments and related services executed by nursing staff through appropriate and accurate documentation and utilization of the electronic medical record.
• Checks crash cart and defibrillator daily.
• Performs monthly outdated-medication checks.
• Administers medications efficiently and correctly utilizing the Pyxis system.
• Maintains current knowledge of medications and their correct administration.
• Performs quality assurance screening (i.e., Infection Control/Safety) on a monthly basis.
• Maintains competency with operational equipment.

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.