Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinic

Sioux Center Health•Sioux Center, IA

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About The Position

Sioux Center Health is seeking a qualified individual to join our team! Sioux Center Health has been designated a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, awarded a Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There's a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader. Position Highlights Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus' healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities. A Career that You Will Love: There's no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health. A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture. Summary The Clinic RN/LPN provides medical support to assigned patients by utilizing the nursing process and meeting the established standards within the clinic. This position is accountable for assigned patients, demonstrates understanding of nursing and its issues and is an advocate for patient/families and nursing. General Hours of Work Monday through Friday - Saturday rotation as needed (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

Requirements

A graduate of accredited school of nursing.
Licensed as RN/LPN to practice in the state of Iowa.
Must obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire date.

Nice To Haves

One to two years nursing experience preferred.
Bi-lingual experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provides medical support to assigned patients by utilizing the nursing process and meeting the established standards within the clinic.
Accountable for assigned patients
Demonstrates understanding of nursing and its issues
Advocate for patient/families and nursing.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service/care appropriate to the age of the patients served, in accordance with facility standards.
Initiates appropriate patient/family education following assessment of learning and discharge needs.
Documents nursing intervention and patient/family response accurately, legibly, and in compliance with clinic policies.
Promotes and maintains a safe and calm environment for complex patients by ensuring appropriate supplies, equipment, and necessary services.
Assists in making clinical decisions based on scientific principles, systematic approach and experience.
Assists in identifying actual and potential risk to patients and/or families and assists in initiating appropriate action to minimize risk.
Administers medications and treatments/procedures as directed, and as appropriate for the patient's medical care, in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
Appropriately delegates tasks/procedures to other team members who are prepared/qualified to perform.
Contributes to the learning experience of students and staff by modeling competent nursing practice.
Works frequently with computer software systems.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Utilizing the nursing process assists the physician in providing patient care.
Demonstrates ability to identify physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient and appropriately reports to the physician.
Utilizes internal and community resources in planning care and initiating referrals.