Registered Nurse (RN)

About the role

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical and emergency care setting. Communicates with physicians and co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Coordinates patient care activities, based on established priorities, including teaching, rounding, counseling, and discharge planning. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, family members, and members of the health care team about the patient's plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with physicians and co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
• Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
• Captures and documents patient information in an electronic health record.
• Coordinates patient care activities, based on established priorities, including teaching, rounding, counseling, and discharge planning.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, family members, and members of the health care team about the patient's plan of care.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited program of nursing with current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa is mandatory.
• Prior nursing experience in a hospital inpatient and/or emergency department setting, highly preferred.
• Must be familiar with electronic health records and have basic computer skills.
• Maintains all certifications as required by job function or by law.
• Must possess and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program of nursing with current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa is mandatory.
• Prior nursing experience in a hospital inpatient and/or emergency department setting, highly preferred.
• Must be familiar with electronic health records and have basic computer skills.
• Maintains all certifications as required by job function or by law.
• Must possess and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Customer service orientation.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

$45.00 - $50.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time: 3 (12-hour shifts per week - rotating weekends).

About Us

Audubon County Memorial Hospital & Clinics is a 17 bed, Critical Access Hospital serving Audubon County and the surrounding areas, with the mission of “Excellence With Quality and Compassion to Those We Serve.” Our services include emergency services, acute care, skilled nursing services, laboratory, radiology, respiratory therapy, sleep studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and surgical services. In addition, we offer several specialty services including orthopedic, mental health, pain management, podiatry, oncology, cardiology, neurology, nephrology, rheumatology, and urology. We also operate two rural health clinics, Audubon Family Health Clinic and Exira Medical Clinic. Our clinics offer complete care from newborns to senior adults by providing well child check-ups, age-appropriate preventative care, sports and school physicals, immunizations, and treatment of occasional and ongoing illnesses.

EEO/AAP Statement

Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics complies with all applicable Federal Civil Rights Laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (consistent with the scope of sex discrimination described at 45 CFR 92.101(a)(2)). ACMH does not exclude people or treat them less favorably because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. No question included on this application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. Further, ACMH takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. #hc218268