Registered Nurse- Medsurg Days

Pella Regional Health Center•Pella, IA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse collaborates with the health care team using evidence-based practice and demonstrates accountability and respect for patients, families, and coworkers while providing safe, optimal patient outcomes. The role promotes continuity of care through effective communication with the interdisciplinary team and family, as appropriate. The nurse directs support staff in the provision of care and performs general nursing duties using critical-thinking skills with minimal supervision. The position provides age-specific care for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Schedule: 7 a.m.–7 p.m., including every sixth weekend. The posting states 40 hours of up-front PTO.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited RN program.
Current registration and licensure as an RN in the State of Iowa, in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
Current American Heart Association HeartCode BLS certification; new employees must certify within three months after hire.
Current ACLS certification; new employees should obtain it according to the Education Course Requirements policy.
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
High degree of empathetic listening skills, tact, and kindness toward others.
Ability to communicate well verbally and work effectively as a member of a team.
Basic computer knowledge.
Technical and critical-thinking skills to exercise sound nursing judgment.
Knowledge of nursing practices related to acute care.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the health care team using evidence-based practice.
Provide safe care and optimal patient outcomes while demonstrating accountability and respect for patients, families, and coworkers.
Promote continuity of care by communicating effectively with the interdisciplinary team and family, as appropriate.
Direct support staff in the provision of care.
Perform general nursing duties using critical-thinking skills with minimal supervision.
Provide age-specific care for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.