RN-Emergency at UnityPoint Health

Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient assessment, Care planning, Nursing documentation, Patient education, Triage, Emergency severity index, Advanced cardiac life support, Trauma nursing, Pediatric advanced life support, Emergency nursing, Critical care, Customer service, Vital signs monitoring

Industry

Description

Overview Registered Nurse - Emergency Department UnityPoint Health - Fort Dodge FTE: .6 (Part-time, 24 hours per week, 7a-7p) 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 Assess and monitor patients’ physical, psychological, and social needs across all ages Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with patients and the healthcare team Provide nursing care in accordance with established standards and ensure accurate documentation Educate patients and families; plan and coordinate discharge needs and follow-up care Communicate effectively to ensure continuity and coordination of care Participate in unit operations, performance improvement, and professional development activities Demonstrate strong customer service skills and adherence to hospital policies Triage (if assigned): Perform timely patient triage, including chief complaint, vital signs, and initial assessment Assign Emergency Severity Index (ESI) and determine care priority Initiate protocols, monitor waiting patients, and reassess/document per policy Communicate patient status and escalate concerns as needed Qualifications Education: Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing required. Required to obtain 4 hours of annual stroke education. Bachelors in Nursing preferred. Experience: ED or Critical Care experience preferred. One year of acute care nursing experience acceptable. License(s)/Certification(s): Current RN Licensure in state of Iowa or applicable compact state. Must be licensed in state of residence. Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS), and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) Completion of hospital-approved Critical Care course within 18 months of employment.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will assess and monitor patient needs while developing and implementing individualized care plans within the Emergency Department. They are also responsible for providing nursing care, performing triage, and educating patients and families to ensure continuity of care.