RN - Inpatient Unit (Full Time Weekend Package Nights) at UnityPoint Health

Anamosa, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Critical Thinking, Documentation, Medication Administration, Teaching, Collaboration, Holistic Approach, Professional Development, Customer Focus, Multicultural Sensitivity, Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Nursing Procedures, Teamwork, Communication, Problem Solving

Industry

Description

Overview As a leader in community health care, UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center (JRMC) is the only hospital in the Jones County area and cares for more than 5,500 people each month. Our state-of-the-art facility specializes in 24-hour emergency care, lab and radiology, inpatient hospital visits and nursing care; outpatient surgeries and clinics; counseling; and rehabilitation. Jones Regional Medical Center's mission is to improve the health of the people and the communities we serve. To learn more about Jones Regional Medical Center click this Link! 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 with in the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers. #CRD 123 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 Clinical Excellence/Patient Care Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide safe and continuity in care. Develops and implements 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. Administers medications and nursing treatments within scope of practice. Development & Patient Education 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. Integrates patient/family teaching throughout the hospitalization, including the plan and goals of care, pre/post procedures, diagnostic procedures and discharge teaching. Utilized evidenced based modes of learning. Assists in the orientation of new associates by acting as a resource and mentor to associates. Collaborates with unit leadership, as appropriate. Serves in preceptor role as appropriate. Participates in the education experience of students and/or RN interns. Participates in department and hospital performance improvement and strategic activities. 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. Foster Unity · Leverage the skills and abilities of each person to enable great teams. · Collaborate across departments, facilities, business units and regions. · Seek to understand and are open to diverse thoughts and perspectives. Own The Moment · Connect with each person treating them with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect · Enthusiastically engage in our work. · Accountable for our individual actions and our team performance. · Responsible for solving problems regardless of the origin. Champion Excellence · Commit to the best outcomes and highest quality. · Have a relentless focus on exceeding expectations. · Believe in sharing our results, learning from our mistakes and celebrating our successes. Seize Opportunities · Embrace and promote innovation and transformation. · Create partnerships that improve care delivery in our communities. · Have the courage to challenge the status quo. Qualifications Education: Graduate of accredited Nursing Program (BSN Preferred) Expreince: No Experience Necessary, but any hospital expereince is a plus! License/Certificaiton: Current State of Iowa Nursing License in good standing to practice is required to start (Nursing students are encourgaed to apply prior to receiving their license) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or must be optained within 3 months of Date of Hire Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification or must be obtained within 6 months of Date of Hire Valid Driver's License when dirving any vehilcels for work-related reasons Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English Multicultural sensitivity Microsoft Office - Basic Computer Skills Customer/Patient focused (EHR) Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions Demonstrate proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to perform basic/advanced nursing procedure, including medication administration and operation fo specialist equipment.

Responsibilities

The RN will assess patient needs, develop and implement care plans, and ensure high-quality patient care in collaboration with the healthcare team. Responsibilities also include patient education, documentation, and maintaining safety standards.