Registered Nurse - Post Surgical Unit - RN

Regional Health Services of Howard County • Mason City, IA

65d

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY Unit Summary/Purpose: Post-Surgical Orthopedics/Neurology Unit Our nurses care for a wide array of post-surgical patients that include: Neck and Back Surgery Shoulder Surgery Total Knee Replacement Total Hip Replacement Seizure Stroke Full Time Night Shift 7:00pm-7:30am Position Purpose: This position accepts the responsibility and accountability for the delivery of patient care with the multidisciplinary team while using the nursing process and maintaining professional nursing standards.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure in the state of Iowa, or qualified multistate licensure required.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time and flexibility to meet department needs.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented individual able to work with minimum supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Previous experience in acute care preferred.
• Preferred professional certification in related to clinical specialty (from the Magnet approved certifications)

Responsibilities

• Assesses and evaluates the patient's physical, psychosocial, environmental, spiritual, social and education needs and documents patient/family responses to nursing interventions while working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient care outcomes. (Adherence to policy, Problem Solving, Teamwork)
• Develops and implements patient's plan of care, including the discharge plan, based on standards of nursing practice, health center policy, and patient/family needs using clinical/critical thinking skills Reviews and updates the plan of care based on changes in patient's condition ((Problem identification, Problem solving). ).
• Guides and directs patient care activities for the above-indicated population, by utilizing clinical/critical thinking skills and evidence-based practice (Problem Solving, Problem Identification).
• Provides daily direction and guidance to Licensed Practical Nurse and Nurse Assistant
• Provides, facilitates, and/or implements learning opportunities to meet the educational needs of patient/family by assessing the learning needs and formulating and initiating a teaching plan to meet those needs (Initiative, Adherence to Policy)

Benefits

• Education Assistance offered
• Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
• Generous paid time off program
• Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals