Registered Nurse - New Hampton Med Surg - RN

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift Description:

Position Purpose:

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the Medical and Surgical area. Is responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient care during the patient stay. Assists and directs the work of the support staff in the provision of care while maintaining professional nursing standards. Performs general nursing duties with minimal supervision. One night charge shift required, primarily in the ER. What you will

Do:

Assesses the patient's physical, psychosocial, environmental, spiritual, social and education needs. Develops and implements patient's plan of care, including collaboration of the discharge plan based on evidence-based practice standards, health center policy, and patient/family needs. Reviews and updates the plan of care based on changes in patient's condition. Evaluates and documents patient/family responses to nursing interventions while working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to achieve desired patient care outcomes. Provides or facilitates learning opportunities to meet the educational needs of patient/family by assessing the learning needs and formulating and initiating a teaching plan to meet those needs. Effectively communicates pertinent patient changes/conditions to co-workers and to multidisciplinary caregivers. Delegates and supervises patient care activities within the scope of practice of the healthcare worker to meet the patient care needs for the above-indicated population. Identifies and acts to solve problems, supports process improvement teams, which influence customer satisfaction clinical outcomes and financial stability. Documents patient information in the electronic/paper medical record, at the bedside and as soon as possible, in an accurate, timely manner. Maintains active logons/passwords for computer software systems that support patient care and education. Supports, positively, the ever-changing health care environment by supporting technology and process changes. Willing to learn new things, is open to change and maintains a calm positive manner under stressful conditions. Serves as a steward for the hospital's human and material resources. Meets productivity expectations of unit/department as defined by Clinical Leader/Chief Nursing Officer.

Hours/Schedule:

Full Time, Rotating 12 hour shifts

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate of a program in professional nursing. Current RN licensure in the State of Iowa required. Completes Introduction to Telemetry class or equivalent within 3 months of hire. Experience with computer software and willingness to learn new software (Excel, Microsoft, electronic health record, WorkDay, etc.) Ability to work flexible hours. Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status.

Completes Mandatory Reporting:

Child and Dependent Adult Abuse requirement within 6 months of hire and renews this requirement every 5 years. Completes Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and maintains current status. Completes Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)
• American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and maintains current status. Completes Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

Education Assistance offered Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials Generous paid time off program Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we're 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.