RN or LPN - Emergency Department

UnityPoint Health • Full-time • Waterloo, IA, US • 1w ago

Area of Interest: Nursing
FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
Department: Emergency Department- Logan
Shift: Multiple Shifts Available
Job ID: 158496

Overview

RN or LPN- Emergency Department

Allen Hospital - Waterloo, IA

Sign on Bonus

Shifts

Full-time: 7p-7a or Mids 1p-1a or Flex (1300-0130 or 1500-0330) or 1900-0730 or 0930-2200/1000-2230 with every 3rd weekend or 1300-0100 WEP (Friday, Saturday, Sunday),

Part-time: 7a-7p, 3p-3a/7p-7a flex

26-bed unit with five additional patient rooms dedicated to the behavioral health patient. You will work with patients across the lifespan and in various conditions. The team is multidisciplinary, and includes physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, paramedics, EMTs, SNTs and patient care techs.

Responsibilities

Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.
Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area
Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and hold them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care.
Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments, and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.
Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension
Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Qualifications

Associates Degree in Nursing. Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred.
One (1) year of hospital clinical experience or demonstrated clinical efficiency preferred.
Current license in the state of Iowa or meets criteria established by Iowa Board of Nursing.
ACLS, PALS, BLS, and CPI preferred and required within one year of hire.
TNCC preferred and required within 2 years of hire.
ENPC preferred and required within 3 years of hire.
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
Multicultural sensitivity.
Microsoft Office – basic computer skills.
Customer/patient focused.
Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities. May drive a UPH vehicle, rental or own vehicle.

Why UnityPoint Health?

Commitment to our Team – For the second consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. 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.

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