RN/LPN - Med/Surg PRN

About the Role

Responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of the adult or pediatric patients on her/his assigned unit during a given period. She/he is also responsible for the direction of personnel assigned to her/him. Coordinates patient care with other health team members. Maintains confidentiality of all hospital matters. Demonstrates responsibility & accountability for adherence to organizational and department values and standards.

Responsibilities

• Completes all required competencies within the time allowed, both hospital-wide and department-specific, with no incomplete action plans
• Supports staffing/scheduling needs of the department and works weekends and holidays as scheduled
• Initiates individualized care plan on admission and carries out physician orders
• Collaborates with other health team members to coordinate medical and nursing management of patients
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions
• Actively participates in direct delivery of safe patient care and maintains a safe comfortable environment for patients
• Utilizes computer for order entry, to access pertinent patient information, and for internal e-mail applications
• Demonstrates self-directed and self-motivated initiative
• Adheres to Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Hospital Safety, and Infection Control Policies
• Supports the mission, vision, standards, and values of the Medical/Surgical Unit
• Demonstrates ability to appropriately communicate
• Serves on nursing committees and/or other hospital committees
• Participates in orientation and training of new nursing personnel
• Participates in quality improvements activities

Requirements

• Graduate of a state approved nursing program
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa, or another state who has enacted the interstate nurse licensure compact
• Must be verified in BLS and ACLS
• All full-time/part-time staff must be telemetry trained; for PRN staff this is preferred but not required
• Good interpersonal relationship skills: Works closely with patients, families, peers, supervisors, physicians, and other health team members
• Strong communication skills with and on behalf of patients, and with other staff members
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements as outlined in the Job Requirements document
• This position requires successful completion of a Physical Capacity Profile screening

Contact

Questions please contact Human Resources at (515) 832-7711. Apply online at www.vandiestmc.org under "Careers" link at bottom of page.