RN- Inpatient

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to the following)

· Make complete rounds and check condition of assigned patients to ensure maximum care and to determine need for additional or modified services.
· Notify Charge Nurse of changes in patient census so staffing can be adjusted accordingly.
· Provide basic nursing care to the medical-surgical and ER patients.
· Maintain adequate records reflecting patient condition, medications, and treatments.
· Recommend process improvements for increased efficienciesMonitor and adjust specialized equipment utilized on patients.
· Initiate and assist with proper patient and family education concerning diagnosis, medical management, medications, activity, discharge plans and home care taking into consideration the patient’s ability to learn and the patient’s available resources.
· Act as patient and family advocate and liaison between medical staff and the patient and family.
· Recommend process improvements for increased efficiencies

· Display and promote company values

· Regular attendance

· Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Strong written and verbal communication skills with prevalent professional demeanor

· Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation

· Supports and drives goals of the Company

· Flexibility in schedule; willing to work additional hours, take low census days or alternate shifts as needed .

· High ethical standards

· Highly motivated

· Well-developed interpersonal skills

· Ability to work in fast paced, rapidly changing, and regulated environment

· Detail oriented

· Effective time management

· Analytical skills to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner

· Exhibit sound and accurate judgment

· Ability to work effectively across departmental teams

· Maintain professional technical knowledge

· Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new approaches

· Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

· Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

· Have a current license as a registered nurse issued by the State of Iowa or is eligible for reciprocity or has a work permit issued by the State of Iowa

· ACLS certified or willingness to complete within 1 year

· PALS preferred