RN-Emergency Room-Grundy

UnityPoint Health•Grundy Center, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the direct and indirect provision of professional nursing care for the patients in the Emergency Department (ED). The RN is accountable for ongoing evaluation and documentation of all components of care delivered to patients, including coordination and direct supervision of the patient care team. The ED RN is the acting house supervisor in the absence of department or senior leadership. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
RN current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa.
Must possess and maintain current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and Dependent Adult and Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter certification as outlined per policy.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care within RN scope of practice in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
Administer medications, obtain supplies/equipment, and ensure accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
Support Med Surg and other departments as needed while maintaining safety, sanitation, and infection control standards.
Assess and interpret patient data, apply critical thinking, and implement appropriate plans of care.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, communicate changes, and ensure safe handoffs.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, unit-specific tasks, and orientation of new staff.
Respond to Rapid Response and Code events and assist with transfers, patient death, and organ donation as needed.
Provide patient and family education, including discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Serve as a clinical resource and oversee staff performance during off-shifts, ensuring standards of care are met.
Act as House Supervisor when assigned, including rounding on departments, coordinating bed placement, implementing incident command, and serving as a central point of contact in the absence of leadership.