RN-Emergency

Overview

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

UnityPoint Health - Fort Dodge

FTE : .6 (Part-time, 24 hours per week)

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's 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 you’re 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 long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged 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.

Responsibilities

Triage Responsibilities (if assigned)

Completes triage within 5-10 minutes including :

Reassess patients waiting and initiates / documents essential triage to include but not limited to :

Qualifications

Education :

Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing required.

Required to obtain 4 hours of annual stroke education.

Bachelors in Nursing preferred.

Experience :

ED or Critical Care experience preferred.

One year of acute care nursing experience acceptable.

License(s) / Certification(s) :

Current RN Licensure in state of Iowa or applicable compact state.   Must be licensed in state of residence.

Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS), and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)

Completion of hospital-approved Critical Care course within 18 months of employment.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Ability to delegate wisely, exercise good judgment, maintain positive interpersonal relationships, adapt to change, evaluate critically and think creatively.  Must demonstrate knowledge and skills required for specialized area of assignment.  Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide nursing care appropriate to patients of all ages. Must demonstrate effective communication skills.

Other :

Electronic and mechanical patient care equipment, office equipment, medications, including controlled substances and therapeutic gasses. Highly-technical monitoring equipment.