Staff Nurse-Med Surg-FTR-7p-7a

Broadlawns Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS retirement

Education assistance

Health & wellness

PTO

Free parking

Health insurance

Supplemental Insurance

529 College Savings Plan

Job summary

Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, IA, is hiring Staff Nurse for Med Surg on a full-time basis. The role requires adherence to nursing standards, leadership of non-professional staff, and collaboration with the inter-disciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.

The position involves a 7p–7a shift, 36 hours weekly, and every third weekend. Benefits include IPERS, health insurance, and PTO, among others.

Qualifications

• Current RN license recognized by the State of Iowa Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (Health Care Provider) certification required.
• Night shift work: 7pm–7am; 36 hours per week with every 3rd weekend.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive professional nursing care to a designated group of patients.
• Administer medications and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Oversee non-professional staff and collaborate with the care team.
• Participate in orientation, meetings, and performance improvement activities.
• Communicate effectively and document care in the EMR.
• Maintain standards of nursing practice and ensure patient safety.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS

Nursing care

Teamwork

Patient safety

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model. We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star! With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective. We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more!

Staff Nurse-Med Surg Full Time Reduced 7P-7A, 36 hours per week, every 3rd weekend

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the general supervision of the department nurse leader, prescribes, provides, delegates, evaluates, and coordinates comprehensive professional nursing care to a designated group of patients, and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary and other health care team members in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Oversees non-professional nursing personnel in the provision of nursing care.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES

Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the standards, policies, and procedures of the Medical Center, Nursing Services, and Chapter Six of the Code of lowa Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on environmental, self-care, education and discharge planning factors. Formulates an individualized, goal-directed, and age-appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, which includes patient outcomes related to the patient's identified mental, physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs. Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner by utilizing predetermined standards and evidence-based practices that define the structure, process, and desired patient outcomes. Evaluates the effectiveness of the care given by the interdisciplinary care team in accordance with the patient's needs and the staff's capabilities and qualifications. Assigns nursing care team members in accordance with the patient's needs and the staff's capabilities and qualifications. Identifies patient/significant other's learning needs and implements appropriate measures. Administers medications and evaluates their effectiveness. Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols. Participates in orientation of new personnel. Participates in development and attainment of unit and Nursing Services goals. Participates in development of generic and unit-specific standards. Participates in development and implementation of performance improvement activities. Participates in unit meetings and conferences for the betterment of patient care. Communicates effectively, practices effective problem identification and resolution skills, and uses lines of authority appropriately.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Promotes nursing practices and patient care that is effective in terms of quality and cost, and results in patient and family satisfaction. Supports the values and philosophy of BMC Nursing Services as well as the mission, vision, and values and behaviors of service excellence standards of BMC. Compliant with HIPAA/confidentiality standards at all times. Demonstrates commitment to own professional growth and competence. Completes and maintains unit-specific training and competency monitors (with passing scores) in unit-defined time frames in order to maintain employment. 5. Completes all annual hospital-wide mandatory training within defined timeframe (i.e. safety, corporate compliance, confidentiality). Documents in a timely, accurate and concise manner. Demonstrates competence in specified computer applications. Demonstrates ability to document in EMR. Demonstrates a team approach to care consistently. Demonstrates effective communication strategies. Adheres to all policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Current RN license recognized by the State of Iowa Board of Nursing. Successful demonstration of competence in Basic Life Support (Health Care Provider) prior to independent patient care. Work Shift 7p-7a (United States of America)

BENEFITS (FT/PT)

• Retirement - IPERS
• Education Assistance
• Employee Health & Wellness
• PTO
• Free Parking
• Health Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• And more!

Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model. Broadlawns takes a leadership position in teaching the next generation of healthcare professionals through its residency and fellowship programs.