RN - Med/Surg Inpatient Units
Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: Waterloo
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
OverviewRN - Med/Surg UnitsAllen Hospital, Waterloo, IAFull-time
/ Part-time options. Day & Night shifts available. Apply today and
a Recruiter will be in contact with you to discuss specifics!
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. Why UnityPoint Health? Commitment to our Team - For the
second consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a by
Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. Culture
- At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career
and experience a guided by uncompromising values and unwavering
belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. Benefits -
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that
align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage
you're in. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're
committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of
role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. Development -
We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of
delivering a remarkable employment experience. Community
Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve
the health of the people and communities we serve. Visit to hear
more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great
place to work. #WM123
- Area of Interest: Nursing;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9;
- Department: Surgical - 4 Surgical- Logan;
- Shift: Full-time & Part-time Opportunities;
- Job ID: 144056;
Keywords: UnityPoint Health, Waterloo , RN - Med/Surg Inpatient Units, Healthcare , Waterloo, Iowa
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