Registered NURSE - Med​/Surg Nursing; Nights

Overview

CRHC is looking for a PRN (as needed) Med/Surg RN to join our healthcare team. This position’s hours and days may vary as it is on an as-needed basis.

Responsible for Advancing Exceptional Care by prioritizing Safety and Quality in every aspect of patient care. This role is committed to fulfilling essential duties that enhance patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and overall healthcare standards, ensuring all actions align with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Clarinda Regional Health Center (CRHC). By maintaining the highest level of care, this position supports CRHC’s dedication to fostering a safe, compassionate, and high-quality healthcare environment for our patients and community.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, minimum Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - Required
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa or Compact State – Required

The facility operates 24/7; however, work schedules may vary based on departmental needs to ensure the highest standard of patient care and operational efficiency. Flexibility will be expected.

• On-call availability as needed.
• Weekend and Holiday rotation as needed.
• Eligible for shift differentials where applicable.
• Position is classified as non-exempt and eligible for overtime in accordance with labor laws.

This position involves a combination of physical activities necessary to perform essential job functions effectively. The employee should be able to:

• Sit, stand, and walk for varying lengths of time throughout the workday.
• Lift, push, pull, or carry light to moderate loads, with assistance available for heavier items.
• Use fine motor skills, including grasping, reaching, and handling equipment or materials as needed.
• Perform routine movements, such as typing, writing, or handling supplies.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch occasionally for job-related tasks.
• See and hear well enough to read documents, operate equipment, and communicate effectively.
• Work in a dynamic environment, adapting to occasional changes in pace or setting.

Reasonable accommodations will be considered to support individuals in performing essential job functions.

At CRHC, our core values—Compassion, Advancing, Relationships, and Exceptional—are at the heart of everything we do. These values drive our commitment to Advancing Exceptional Care, ensuring that we provide the highest quality care to our patients while supporting and empowering our team members. We believe in creating a compassionate environment where relationships are nurtured, collaboration is encouraged, and excellence is expected.

As a member of our team, you will embody these values in your daily work by:

• Compassion
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  Demonstrating empathy and kindness in every interaction, recognizing the unique needs of our patients and colleagues.
• Advancing
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  Embracing innovation, continuous learning, and striving for improvement in all aspects of patient care and team collaboration.
• Relationships
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  Building trust through open communication and teamwork, fostering a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes respect and understanding.
• Exceptional
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  Holding yourself to the highest standards, delivering superior care, and contributing to a culture of excellence that impacts both patients and colleagues.

• Provides competent and responsive patient care
• Delivers direct and indirect nursing care using age-appropriate, evidence-based practices
• Identifies and responds to abnormal symptoms or changes in patient condition
• Carries out provider orders accurately and in a timely manner
• Performs nursing interventions in alignment with standards of care
• Delegates and supervises patient care activities within RN scope of practice
• Triages emergency situations and initiates or assists in treatment per scope of practice and hospital protocols
• Follows emergency procedures, policies, and protocols effectively
• Utilizes hospital resources responsibly and meets productivity expectations
• Receives and assesses new patient admissions; completes admission assessments and documentation
• Initia…