LPN, RN Nurse, Healthcare Nursing

Jefferson County Health Center
· Med Surg

Nursing

Full Time , Nights , Three 12-hour night shifts per week | every 3rd weekend | holiday rotation

Posted 07/01/2026

Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and nursing care services for patients as directed. Carries out care to patients according to nursing care policies and his/her ability as required. Accountable for the quality of care provided, according to his/her training. Performs procedures as instructed. Works in cooperation with other professional staff in their combined effort to provide good nursing care for their patients.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current Iowa LPN license
• Current BLS, ACLS as indicated by area of responsibility

• Reports to Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, or House Supervisor

None

• Consistently utilizes methods and knowledge to accurately assess all patient systems. The initial assessment must be performed by the RN.
• Assists the RN in identifying appropriate nursing diagnosis to develop a plan of care that is individualized, timely, and patient centered.
• Implements nursing actions safely and consistently with the plan of care.
• Assists the RN in incorporating patient and family teaching into the assessment and care of each patient. Assists the RN in evaluating outcomes of patient care and teaching.
• Completes accurate documentation including assessment, planning, intervention teaching, and evaluation of patient care.
• Acts as liaison between physicians, care team, the patient, and the family. Serves as patient advocate, as necessary.
• Attends all required meetings and in‑services.
• Contacts include but are not limited to co‑workers, medical staff, volunteers, patients, and public (in person and on the telephone).
• Other duties as necessary.

• Works in a well‑illuminated, climate‑controlled environment
• May come in contact with hazardous chemical or treatment modalities
• Possibility exists of exposure to communicable diseases
• Involvement in inpatient care may result in unavoidable work‑related illness or injury
• Work environment is comfortable, with minimal exposure to physical hazards
• Moderate to loud noise environment when machines/equipment in use
• Involvement in checking in/moving of supplies may result in unavoidable work‑related injury
• Must be constantly alert for patient/family emergency situations