RN- 4 Medical at UnityPoint Health

Waterloo, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Critical Thinking, Documentation, Teaching, Collaboration, Holistic Approach, Delegation, Professional Development, Multicultural Sensitivity, Customer Focus, Microsoft Office, Nursing Process, Safety Awareness, Patient Education, Networking, Research

Industry

Description

Overview RN- 4 Medical Allen Hospital - Waterloo, IA $10K Sign-on bonus Full-time Days 7am-7pm with every 3rd weekend & holiday rotation. 4 Medical is a 23-bed inpatient unit. Two of these rooms are hospice suites. On 4 Medical, you will also experience medical patients and get the opportunity to work with patients who may have neurological illnesses, such as a stroke, oncology patients coming in for chemotherapy related issues or maybe patients needing end of life care. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect 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. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities 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 healthcare providers and hold 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. Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research. Assess 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. Qualifications Education: Associates Degree in Nursing. License/Certifications: Current license in the state of Iowa or meets criteria established by Iowa Board of Nursing. Skills/Abilities: Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity, customer/patient focused. Microsoft Office – basic computer skills. Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

Responsibilities

Assess the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and referrals for continuity of care. Develop individual care plans collaboratively with patients, families, and the healthcare team while ensuring high-quality care and accurate documentation.