Registered Nurse (RN) - Women's Clinic

Lifepoint Health • Ottumwa, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse performs assigned procedures that are within the scope of practice as set forth by the Iowa State Board of Nursing. Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment. Documents patient care given. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program required.
• Current unencumbered Registered Nurse License in Iowa or from a Compact State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned procedures within the scope of practice as set forth by the Iowa State Board of Nursing.
• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401K Benefits
• Competitive Paid Time Off package
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree