Overview
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RN - Grundy
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Grundy County Memorial Hospital
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Nights 7p-7a
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Eligible for $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
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The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the direct and indirect provision of professional nursing care for the patients in the Med Surg department. 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. Here’s your opportunity to join a high performing team. Grundy County Memorial Hospital is a consistent top performer in patient experience, recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals, and is accredited for meeting the highest standards for patient safety and quality of care. Come see why our employees have placed us among one of Iowa’s Top 150 Workplaces for the past nine years, a Cedar Valley Employer of Choice, a National Health Care Industry Top Workplace in 2023 and 2024, and a 2024 National Top Workplace by the USA Today!
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As an affiliate of UnityPoint Health, GCMH offers competitive pay and benefits, including the new Total Rewards program!
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Responsibilities
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n - Administer professional nursing services within the RN scope of practice and in accordance with GCMH policies and procedures.
n - Provide nursing support to the Emergency Department as needed.
n - Ensure that safety and sanitation standards are maintained in all work areas.
n - Complete assignments as given by the charge nurse or team leader as applicable.
n - Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician/provider in accordance with GCMH policies and procedures.
n - Obtain ordered medication, supplies and equipment.
n - Participate in orientation of new staff.
n - Ensure that supporting personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable standards, in accordance with the plan of care and patient wishes. Report any concerns to the Inpatient Team Leader or Director of Clinical Services.
n - Ensure that hospital personnel, patients and visitors always follow the hospital/department’s established policies and procedures.
n - Complete all necessary documentation as required and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
n - Determine appropriate bed placement for incoming admissions in conjunction with clinical care coordinator and team leader.
n - Display a working knowledge of equipment and troubleshooting as needed.
n - Adhere to daily and monthly control checks (ie. Glucometer, crash cart, alarms, refrigerator temperature logs, etc). Report and maintain records.
n - Communicate with the attending provider and patient family any change in the patient’s condition.
n - Round with providers as needed.
n - Complete unit specific daily tasks as assigned (ie. Charge entry, 24-hour administrative report).
n - Obtain and document in the electronic health record all nurse-collect labs such as, but not limited to UA, stool samples, sputum specimens, RSV, Mono, strep, COVID-19.
n - Initiate, review and update the plan of care according to policy. Ensure that nursing care and treatments are consistent with the plan of care.
n - Participate in the department quality improvement projects.
n - Provide proper shift report. Communicate patient care issues to the following shift. Ensure that team members are aware of any changes throughout the shift.
n - Restock patient rooms, alcoves and nurse areas daily.
n - Interpret patient data and implement action plan appropriate to situation using critical thinking.
n - Collaborate with appropriate disciplines to develop coordinated outcomes and interventions, interact with team members regarding patient progress.
n - Follow established universal precautions in the use of personal protective equipment.
n - Verify assessments performed by LPN.
n - Provide services to patients scheduled on the Outpatient Infusion schedule.
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Qualifications
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Required:
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n - Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
n - RN current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa.
n - Must possess and maintain current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and Dependent Adult and Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter certification as outlined per policy.
n - Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
n - Proficient with email, Microsoft office computer skills.
n - Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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Preferred:
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n - 3-5 years recent experience as an RN working in medical/surgical areas.
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