Registered Nurse - Post Surgical Unit - RN

Trinity Health Corporation • Mason City, IA

66d

About The Position

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. What you will Do: 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) Effectively communicates pertinent patient changes/conditions to colleagues and to multidisciplinary caregivers (Teamwork, Communication). Attends and participates in departmental/organizational meetings, in-services and educational opportunities. Department meeting attendance requirement: 80% with 50% in person if department meetings are available by webinar. (Communication/Adherence to Policy) Serves as a steward for the hospital's human and material resources. Meets productivity expectations of unit/department as defined by unit manager. Hours/Schedule: Full Time, 7:00pm - 7:30am, every 3rd weekend, every other holiday.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure in the state of Iowa, or qualified multi-state license, required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Previous experience in acute care preferred.

Nice To Haves

• 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 (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)
• Effectively communicates pertinent patient changes/conditions to colleagues and to multidisciplinary caregivers (Teamwork, Communication).
• Attends and participates in departmental/organizational meetings, in-services and educational opportunities. Department meeting attendance requirement: 80% with 50% in person if department meetings are available by webinar. (Communication/Adherence to Policy)
• Serves as a steward for the hospital's human and material resources. Meets productivity expectations of unit/department as defined by unit manager.

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: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees