RN​/LPN - Med​/Surg Unit - Day Shift

RN/LPN - Med/Surg Unit - Day Shift ($5,000 Recruitment Bonus)

Join us at Crawford County Clinic to apply for the RN/LPN - Med/Surg Unit - Day Shift position. This role offers a $5,000 recruitment bonus.

Manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Assumes Charge Nurse responsibilities as assigned.

• Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients.
• Develops, discusses and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care) for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/family/significant other to address all identified needs.
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
• Evaluates the identified problems, care provided and patient’s responses are reassessed to meet patient and family needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the health care team to ensure quality care.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure and pursues professional growth and development.
• Functions as a role model for current and new staff.
• Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety and specific job-related hazards.
• Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra- departmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies.
• Conduct oneself as a professional in accordance with PRIDE values.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Attends continuing education programs in order to maintain licensure.
• Current state registration or eligibility to do so.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS and PEARS certifications.
• Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge and skills.

• Quality Service
• Team Work
• Communication
• Respect for Others
• Time and Priority Management

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Location:

Denison, IA

Job Type: Full-time (Entry level)

Salary: $34.00 – $42.50 per hour (approx.)