FIRST NURSE

Mary Greeley Medical Center • Ames, IA

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About The Position

At Mary Greeley, our goal is to be a great place to receive care and a great place to work. We are all committed to delivering an outstanding experience for our patients, whether we provide care directly or support those who do. Mary Greeley has been nationally recognized for the quality of its patient care. We are equally committed to the professional growth of our employees. We provide tuition assistance, career planning, leadership opportunities and other resources that can help you achieve your development goals.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse and authorized by the State of Iowa to practice nursing or eligible to take licensing exam within four months of hire.
• Graduation from a school of nursing or in final semester of nursing school.
• Achievement of bachelor's degree in nursing within 6 years of hire if hired after January 1, 2014.
• If hired prior to graduation and licensure, must graduate and become authorized by the State of Iowa to practice nursing within four months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Professional certification in nursing specialty.

Responsibilities

• Protects, promotes, optimizes health and abilities.
• Prevents illness and injury.
• Alleviates suffering through diagnosis and treatment.
• Advocates for patients and their families.
• Triages incoming calls from clients, assessing needs, and providing appropriate clinical options.
• Facilitates referrals to primary providers, specialists, healthcare facilities, and community resources.
• Educates callers regarding immediate care advice and preventative behaviors in accordance with Mary Greeley Medical Center's customer service standards.
• Ensures all actions support patient-centered care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits for you and your family
• Competitive pay
• Retirement: IPERS & 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous PTO plan
• Growth & Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Forgiveness
• Nurse Residency
• Nursing Professional Development Opportunities
• RN to BSN preferred partnership opportunities with Iowa State University & Purdue Global University

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree