Registered Nurse - Post Surgical Unit - RN

Regional Health Services of Howard County • Mason City, IA

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About The Position

Day Shift Part Time - 24 hrs weekly 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 multi-state license, required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Previous experience in acute care preferred.
• Preferred certification in Med/Surg i.e. CCRN, CEN, etc. (from the Magnet approved certifications)

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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)
• Effectively communicates pertinent patient changes/conditions to colleagues and to multidisciplinary caregivers (Teamwork, Communication).

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals