RN - Med / Surg

Overview

Grundy County Memorial Hospital

Full-time Nights 7p-7a

Eligible for $10,000 Sign-On Bonus paid over 2 years!

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 eight years, a Cedar Valley Employer of Choice, a National Health Care Industry Top Workplace in 2023, and a 2024 National Top Workplace by the USA Today!

As an affiliate of UnityPoint Health, GCMH offers competitive pay and benefits, including the new Total Rewards program!

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team

• We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.

• Culture

• At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

• Benefits

• Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment

• We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

• Development

• We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

• Community Involvement

• Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

Responsibilities

Description of Position:

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.

• Administer professional nursing services within the RN scope of practice and in accordance with GCMH policies and procedures.

• Provide nursing support to the Emergency Department as needed.

• Ensure that safety and sanitation standards are maintained in all work areas.

• Complete assignments as given by the charge nurse or team leader as applicable.

• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician/provider in accordance with GCMH policies and procedures.

• Obtain ordered medication, supplies and equipment.

• Participate in orientation of new staff.

• 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.

• Ensure that hospital personnel, patients and visitors follow the hospital/department's established policies and procedures at all times.

• Complete all necessary documentation as required and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Determine appropriate bed placement for incoming admissions in conjunction with clinical care coordinator and team leader.

• Display a working knowledge of equipment and trouble-shooting as needed.

• Adhere to daily and monthly control checks (ie. Glucometer, crash cart, alarms, refrigerator temperature logs, etc). Report and maintain records.

• Communicate with the attending provider and patient family any change in the patient's condition.

• Round with providers as needed.

• Complete unit specific daily tasks as assigned (ie. Charge entry, 24-hour administrative report).

• 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.

• Initiate, review and update the plan of care according to policy. Ensure that nursing care and treatments are consistent with the plan of care.

• Participate in the department quality improvement projects.

• Provide proper shift report. Communicate patient care issues to the following shift. Ensure that team members are aware of any changes throughout the shift.

• Restock patient rooms, alcoves and nurse areas daily.

• Interpret patient data and implement action plan appropriate to situation using critical thinking.

• Collaborate with appropriate disciplines to develop coordinated outcomes and interventions, interact with team members regarding patient progress.

• Follow established universal precautions in the use of personal protective equipment.

• Verify assessments performed by LPN.

• Provide services to patients scheduled on the Outpatient Infusion schedule.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

• Demonstrate the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

• Demonstrate ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.

• Maintain current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

• Practice and reflect knowledge of HIPAA, CAH COPs, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

• Complete all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.

• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Bring any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administration. Take appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Preferred or Specialized

Education:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Experience:

3-5 years recent experience as an RN working in medical/surgical areas.

License(s)/Certification(s):

RN current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa.

Must possess and maintain current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and Dependent Adult and Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter certification as outlined per policy.

Current professional certification related to area of practice.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Proficient with email, Microsoft office computer skills.

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

• Area of Interest: Nursing;

• FTE/Hours per pay period: .9;

• Department: Med Surg;

• Shift: Full-time Nights 7p-7a;

• Job ID: 147406;