Registered Nurse - 4W Post Surgical Unit - Full Time - Nights

JOB DESCRIPTION

Employment Type : Full time

Full time

Shift : Night Shift

Night Shift

Description :

Employment Type : Full Time

Shift : Nights

Position Purpose :

This position accepts the responsibility and accountability for the delivery of patient care with the multidisciplinary team while using the nursing process and maintaining professional nursing standards.

What you will Do :

• Develops and implements patient’s plan of care, including the discharge plan, based on standards of nursing practice, health center policy, and patient / family needs using clinical / critical thinking skills Reviews and updates the plan of care based on changes in patient’s condition ((Problem identification, Problem solving). ).
• Guides and directs patient care activities for the above-indicated population, by utilizing clinical / critical thinking skills and evidence based practice (Problem Solving, Problem Identification).
• Provides daily direction and guidance to Licensed Practical Nurse and Nurse Assistant
• Provides, facilitates, and / or implements learning opportunities to meet the educational needs of patient / family by assessing the learning needs and formulating and initiating a teaching plan to meet those needs (Initiative, Adherence to Policy)
• Effectively communicates pertinent patient changes / conditions to colleagues and to multidisciplinary caregivers (Teamwork, Communication).
• Attends and participates in departmental / organizational meetings, in-services and educational opportunities. Department meeting attendance requirement : 80% with 50% in person if department meetings are available by webinar.

Communication / Adherence to Policy)

Serves as a steward for the hospital’s human and material resources. Meets productivity expectations of unit / department as defined by unit manager.

Utilizes and maintains appropriate supplies in department. Supports staffing needs for patient care in multiple units, as needed, while being flexible with schedule and hours.

Teamwork, Adherence to Policy, Adaptability)

Adapts positively to the ever changing health care environment by supporting technology and process changes. Willing to learn new things, is open to change and maintains a calm positive manner under stressful conditions (Self-Aware, Initiative, Adaptability).

Hours / Schedule :

Full Time, 7 : 00pm - 7 : 30am, every 3rd weekend, every other holiday.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Current RN licensure in the state of Iowa, or qualified multi-state license, required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Experience
• Previous experience in acute care preferred.
• Preferred certification in Med / Surg i.e. CCRN, CEN, etc. (from the Magnet approved certifications)

Position Highlights and Benefits

• MercyOne Nurses Rock Scholarship - loan repayment for ADN or BSN
• Education Assistance offered
• Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
• Generous paid time off program
• Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1

Ministry / Facility Information :

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.

is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa.

Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.

With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.

MercyOne Medical Group North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.