RN-Surgical-5 Ortho at UnityPoint Health

Waterloo, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Orthopedic Care, Preoperative Care, Postoperative Care, Cardiac Dysrhythmia Training, Cardiac Drip Management, Patient Assessment, Care Planning, Documentation, Nursing Process, Holistic Approach, Delegation, Critical Thinking, Patient Safety, Infection Prevention, Teaching Strategies, Teamwork

Industry

Description

Overview RN - Orthopedic Allen Hospital, Waterloo, IA Full-time, Nights- 7p-7a Eligible for $10,000 Sign-on bonus (full-time positions) Shift Differentials: $5.00/hour from 3p-11p, $7.50/hour from 11p-7a, additional $7.50/hour on weekends 13 bed unit caring for pre and post operative surgical patients. Nurses are cardiac dysrhythmia trained to run cardiac drips. We have state of the art bedside monitors in every patient room to optimize your ability to care for our patients. We are a new unit energized to add nurses ready to grow and learn in a team with a great culture and team atmosphere. We provide excellent 24/7 care to our patients. 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 Associates Degree in Nursing. Current license in the state of Iowa or meets criteria established by Iowa Board of Nursing. 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

Nurses are responsible for assessing patient and family needs, developing individualized plans of care collaboratively, and delivering high-quality care utilizing the nursing process specific to the orthopedic specialty. They must also delegate tasks to other healthcare providers and maintain accurate documentation of patient care.