Medsurg RN or LPN, Full-Time, Weekend Option, Night Shift

About the

Role:

Iron County Medical Center has a position opening for a Full Time, Week-End Option, Night Shift , Med-Surg RN or LPN . Regular work schedule for this position will be Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night shift. There is no sign-on bonus or finder fee associated with this posting at this time.

Responsibilities:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities for this position will include, but not be limited to, the following: Acknowledge that the patient always comes first and project an attitude of such at all times Triage, assess and treat patients who present to ER throughout shift. Exhibit leadership in achieving standards of care; collaborate with physicians and other core team members in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualized patient care in accordance with documented policies, procedures and protocols. Complete new patient assessments within the designated time delineated in unit standards Assess and interpret clinical data collected (lab, x-rays, etc.) regarding the patient and provides timely reports to attending physician and appropriate team members Formulates care plan based on assessment data and performs on-going assessments according to unit standards, always documenting appropriately and timely Demonstrates knowledge, skills and professionalism necessary to provide age appropriate care, as well as principles of physical and psychosocial growth and development over the life span, cultural diversity, and learning needs of the patients assigned to the unit at all times. Documents, updates and communicates Plan of Care and any changes of such to Health Care Team (HCT) verbally during the shift and on written daily shift report Develops and initiates discharge planning process

Skills and Abilities:

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills and Physical Requirements:

Current Missouri LPN license OR license to practice as a Registered Nurse (minimum Associate Degree in Nursing). Current BLS and ACLS certification Critical thinking skills a must Commitment to continual improvement of nursing skill set through participation in educational opportunities on and off the job Must be physically able to walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist and turn, push and pull - sometimes from awkward positions - safely; ability to safely lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. and assist with moving patients up to 300 pounds; vision, hearing and dexterity skills must be within normal limits Effective verbal communication skills a must, including correct and appropriate use of medical terminology Positive attitude, respectful, courteous and tactful