Date Posted August 7, 2026 Type PRN-Casual Department Nursing Services Location Van Diest Medical Center 2350 Hospital Drive Webster City, IA 50595, US More Information www.vandiestmc.org Job Details Come work with an award winning team! Thanks to the readers of The Daily Freeman-Journal, VDMC was named Best Place to Work in both 2023 and 2024. Van Diest Medical Center has also been recognized as a 2025 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Chartis' annual Top 100 award program recognizes outstanding performance among the nation's rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®. This marks the second year for VDMC's inclusion on the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals. VDMC is one of only 12 hospitals in the state of Iowa to achieve this designation. Nationwide, there are 1,366 critical access hospitals. Additionally, Van Diest Medical Center (VDMC) has also been named a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplaces

INDUSTRY

winner. Top Workplaces Industry awards celebrate organizations that have built people-first workplace cultures within their sector. The award marks them as an employer of choice for those seeking employment in the industry. Details about how Van Diest Medical Center builds a great workplace culture are available at: https://topworkplaces.com/company/van-diest-medical-center/. Answer's telephone and Patient Call System. Serves as a receptionist by greeting and directing visitors. Provides patient care activities to assist nursing personnel in the care of patients. Works closely with peers, nursing staff, supervisors, physicians, and other healthcare team members.

Essential Functions:

Maintains confidentiality of all hospital matters. Completes all required Competencies. Supports staffing/scheduling needs of the department. Works weekends and holidays as scheduled. Performs Unit Secretarial tasks including greeting physicians, staff, visitors and others; answers telephone which includes transferring calls; makes up charts on admission and tears them down upon discharge; answers call light system and channels requests appropriately; orders supplies; assures availability of all information sheets for each shift. Establishes good rapport and working relationships to foster interdepartmental communication necessary for the delivery of patient care. Restocks nurse server drawers, gloves, PPE boxes and changes sharp container always maintaining a well-stocked area. Delivers lab specimens from Med/Surg in a timely manner. Utilizes computer documentation to access pertinent patient information and for internal e-mail applications. Demonstrates self-directed and self-motivated initiative. Adheres to Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Hospital Safety, and Infection Control Policies. Supports the mission, vision, standards, and values of the Medical/Surgical Unit. Demonstrates ability to appropriately communicate. Administers patient care duties under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Makes rounds willingly and responds to patient call lights promptly. Actively participates in direct delivery of safe patient care and maintains a safe comfortable environment for patients. Completes shift responsibilities outlined for each shift. Perform other duties as assigned. Compensation commensurate with experience. Requirements Medical terminology desired. Previous similar experience desired. Computer experience preferred. Must be able to speak and write fluent English. Must complete BLS class in 3 months of employment. Must take Telemetry monitoring class within one year of employment. Completion of a recognized accredited CNA or Nursing Assistant Course. Must be able to meet the physical requirements as outlined in the Job Requirements document. This position requires successful completion of a Physical Capacity Profile screening. Contact Information Apply online at www.vandiestmc.org under "Careers" link at bottom of page. Direct questions to Human Resources at (515) 832-7711.