RN - Operating Room OR Nurse (Part Time)

UnityPoint Health; Anamosa (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Dental and health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Anamosa is seeking a part-time nurse to join their interdisciplinary team. The role involves managing patient care and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Ideal candidates will possess a degree from an accredited nursing program and have strong critical thinking skills. Additional benefits include paid time off, health insurance, and tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
• Must hold a current State of Iowa Nursing License in good standing.
• Willingness to obtain required certifications within specified timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Assess and address the needs of patients and families.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to develop an individual plan of care.
• Provide high-quality nursing care according to established policies.

Skills

Multicultural sensitivity

Critical thinking

Customer/patient focus

Basic Microsoft Office skills

Education

Graduate of Accredited Nursing Program

Current State of Iowa Nursing License

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional Nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients and their families. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health within the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers.

• Area of Interest: Nursing
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.5
• Department: Operating Room
• Shift: Part Time Days
• Job ID: 184102

Benefits

• Paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long‑term disability and more. Pet insurance is available for qualifying family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance.

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence / Patient Care

• Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.
• Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
• Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
• Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area.
• Delegates and provides direction for other health care providers and holds them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care.
• Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments, and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
• Ability to perform admission assessment and recover patients undergoing surgeries/procedures.

Development & Patient Education

• Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.
• Assesses and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age‑specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
• Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
• Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DIA, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g., Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited Nursing Program
• Current State of Iowa Nursing License in good standing
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
• Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) certification or obtain within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
• Multicultural sensitivity.
• Microsoft Office – basic computer skills.
• Customer/patient focused.
• Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions. Working knowledge of Aseptic Technique.
• Performing IV therapy.
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
• Working and becoming part of a surgical team.
• Working with flexibility and changes in daily schedules.
• Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities.
• May drive a UPH vehicle, rental or own vehicle.