RN-Emergency Room

UnityPoint Health•Marshalltown, IA

About The Position

Registered Nurse UnityPoint Health - Emergency Services Marshalltown Shift: Full Time; Mid-Shift; 12:45P-1:15AM; Rotating Weekends and Holidays Eligible for $10,000 Sign-On Bonus! Marshalltown Hospital Emergency Medical Services is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Emergency Room team. Our 16-bed ER features 10 standard treatment rooms, two trauma-specific rooms, and a triage room, as well as four observation rooms dedicated to behavioral health patients. As a Level IV trauma center, our ER team is specially trained to respond rapidly to any healthcare emergency. In this role, you will be at the forefront of critical care, handling a variety of urgent medical situations with expertise and calmness. We understand that a trip to the emergency room can be stressful, so our team is committed to providing care that is not only efficient but also as comfortable and reassuring as possible for our patients. When you join UPH-Marshalltown, you become part of a family that values your contributions, trusts your skills, and appreciates who you are. It’s truly different here—come and see for yourself! 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

Associates Degree in Nursing
Current license in the state of Iowa or meets criteria established by Iowa Board of Nursing.
ACLS, PALS, BLS, NRP, and CPI preferred and required within one year of hire
TNCC preferred and required within 2 years of hire
ENPC preferred and required within 3 years of hire

Responsibilities

Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.
Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area.
Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and hold them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care.
Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments, and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.
Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.