RN-5W Medical

$10000 Signon Bonus!

Evening Differential $5/hr

Night Differential $7.50/hr

The RN is responsible for the delivery of safe and reliable patient care in coordination with the healthcare team. The primary role of the RN is the execution of the nursing process in providing required care and evaluation of the care given. Responsibilities include: assessment nursing diagnosis related to focus problem areas planning implementation and evaluation of nursing care. Performance of these responsibilities requires specialized knowledge critical thinking and skills based on principles of psychological social physical and biological sciences that utilize the nursing process.

At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Assumes primary responsibility for the plan of care for a patient or group of patients per unit standards and nursing care required for the specified patient population.
• Effectively delegates tasks and responsibilities to other health care team members and assumes responsibility for followup and collaboration.
• Performs admission assessment process per specific department standards to include patient history physical and psychosocial assessment. Utilizes physical assessment data diagnostic data (lab radiology diagnostic testing) pharmacological information and patient/family perceptions in formulating nursing diagnosis related to focus problem areas and identifying goals of care.
• Assumes responsibility for developing a plan of care that is mutually established with the patient and family. Each patient is treated as an individual with their identified goals and expectations reviewed each shift to verify priorities.
• Implements the plan of care according to current standards of nursing practice evidencebased practice and hospital protocol/procedures.
• Integrates multidisciplinary approach to maintain comfort support human functions and responses and maintain an environment conductive to safety and wellbeing. Implements measures to promote a safe environment.
• Partners with healthcare team to achieve the patient care outcomes and goals of care.
• Administers medications and nursing treatments within scope of practice.
• Incorporates St. Lukes Comfort/C.A.R.E. Professional Practice Model in their daily nursing care.

Patient Education

• Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patients 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.
• Integrates patient/family teaching throughout the hospitalization including the plan and goals of care pre and postoperative procedures diagnostic procedures and discharge teaching.
• Integrates preventative health maintenance into the education plan.

Leadership and Professional Development

• Assists in the orientation of new associates by acting as a resource and mentor to associates. Collaborates with unit leadership as appropriate. Serves in preceptor role as appropriate.
• Participates in the education experiences of students and/or RN interns.
• Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.
• Utilizes evidenced based models of learning.
• Participates in department and hospital shared governance infrastructure and performance improvement activities.

• Graduate of accredited nursing program
• Possess current RN licensure in the State of Iowa or compact state
• Maintain Current BLS Certification
• Writes reads comprehends and speaks fluent English
• Multicultural sensitivity
• Demonstrates proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to perform basic/advanced nursing procedures in the administration of medication therapy and the operation of specialized equipment
• Ability to complete a basic computer course on the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) through inhospital training