RN - MedSurg

CHI; Corning (IA); On-site; USD 49,593 - 71,910; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Corning, Iowa is seeking a Registered Nurse responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for a dedicated group of healthcare consumers. You will maintain a safe work environment and foster collaboration within the healthcare team. Required qualifications include an active RN license and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS. This position offers a pay range of $36.00 - $52.20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in the state of Nebraska, Iowa, or nurse licensure compact.
• Basic life support is required upon hire.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• PALS certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Follow the nursing process which includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Document all phases of the nursing process in the healthcare consumer’s record.
• Evaluate progress towards identified healthcare goals.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Professional verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Adaptability

Education

Graduate of an RN nursing program

Job description

Overview

Job Summary / Purpose
The Registered Nurse (RN), within their scope of practice, is responsible to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care to a designated group of healthcare consumers across the continuum. Provides services which encompass the spiritual, physiological, social, and psychological aspects of care of the sick, prevention of disease, or conservation of health. The position contributes to the mission and core values of CHI Health.

The nurse follows the nursing process which includes: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate. The nursing process is an ongoing process that can end at any stage. Documents all phases of the nursing process in the healthcare consumer’s record. Demonstrates personal and professional responsibility for ongoing development, practice, and education. Maintains a safe work environment. Fosters a collaborative environment in support of the nursing profession.

Responsibilities

• Follow the nursing process which includes: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate. The nursing process is an ongoing process that can end at any stage.
• Assessment - Demonstrates a systematic, dynamic way to collect and analyze the following healthcare consumer data including: psychological, physiological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic and lifestyle factors
• Plan – Sets measurable and achievable short and long term goals according to standards of care based on the assessment by the nurse in collaboration with the healthcare consumer and multidisciplinary team.
• Implement – Implements and/or modifies the plan of care using assessment data, clinical reasoning based upon standards of care and evidence based practice. This includes care coordination, education and discharge planning. The nurse is accountable for the care directly, indirectly or through delegation. Professional and legal standards for delegation must be followed.
• Evaluate – Uses a systematic ongoing process to evaluate progress towards identified healthcare consumer goals. Revision of plan of care when needed involving the healthcare consumer and the multidisciplinary team.
• Where applicable, documents all phases of the nursing process in the healthcare consumer’s record.

Job Requirements

• Education - Graduate of an RN nursing program.
• L icensure and Certifications - Active RN licensure in the state of Nebraska, Iowa, or nurse licensure compact.
• Basic life support is required upon hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include: American Heart Association: Basic Life Support.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required within 6 months of hire.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification required within 6 months of hire.

• Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities - Knowledge of current nursing practice, critical thinking skills, professional verbal and written communication skills, technical/computer skills, attention to detail, customer service skills, adaptability, maintain confidentiality

Where You\'ll Work

At CHI Health Mercy Corning, our mission has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Adams and Taylor counties in Iowa. Our medical staff offers a wide range of medical specialties, from primary care to oncology.

Pay Range

$36.00 - $52.20 /hour