RN – Med/Surg (PRN/Occasional)

Lucas County Health Center; Chariton (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucas County Health Center in Chariton, IA seeks an experienced nurse leader to plan, direct, and evaluate total nursing care on a Med/Surg unit per shift. The role includes serving as Charge Nurse, orienting and training staff, and maintaining strong cross-shift cooperation for continuity of care.

You will participate in education, record-keeping, and updating policies to enhance patient outcomes and staff skills, collaborating across departments to support quality care delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing leadership and unit management preferred.
• Ability to orient and train new staff and supervise shifts.
• Strong communication with other departments for continuity of care.
• Willingness to contribute to policy updates and staff education.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and evaluate total nursing care on one unit during shift.
• Serve in Charge Nurse role as needed and ensure quality patient care.
• Orient, train, and manage personnel; monitor performance.
• Coordinate with other shifts and departments to ensure continuity of care.

Job description

Department:

Med/Surg

Days and Shifts:

• Varied days from 6 AM – 6:30 PM or 6 PM – 6:30 AM

Description:

• Under limited supervision, plans, directs, and evaluates total nursing care and functions in one unit on a particular shift, including functioning in Charge Nurse role
• Responsible for orientation, training, and management of personnel
• Relates effectively with other shifts for continuity of care; maintains satisfactory relations with other departments
• Participates in all phases of education, maintenance of records, and upgrading of policies, procedures, and skills