Description An Iowa Top Workplaces of 2022-2023, Adair County Health System is a special place. We are fortunate to have some of the most highly skilled and compassionate health care professionals in the area who truly care about our patients and each other. We value teamwork, recognize achievements and celebrate successes. ACHS fosters a positive and fun work environment for employees to learn, grow and serve. Most importantly, we strive to create a culture of excellence where providing exceptional health care and extraordinary patient experience are paramount. This position is currently eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus! Adair County Health System is recruiting full-time Registered Nurses (RNs) for our night shift of 7pm - 7am. These position work in our Medical Surgical and Emergency Departments. This is a great opportunity to use your current skills and gain some new ones alongside our caring and dedicated clinical teams. Essential Functions:
- Administer nursing care to patients; including assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating the patient's care plan in coordination with the physician.
- Provides total patient care, i.e., hygiene, ambulating, elimination, etc.
- Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patient records.
- Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance and use, i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, suction, drainage devices, etc.
- Ensures that self and all ACHS nursing staff follow safety policies and procedures to ensure other staff, self and patient safety.
- Provides patient/family or caregiver education or counseling in recognition of physical, emotional and environmental health problems.
- Coordinates activities to maintain efficient and competent nursing services.
- Makes all patient care assignments. Takes in consideration the complexity of patient care needs and the competence and specialized qualifications of each nursing staff member.
- Supervise and evaluate the nursing care for each patient. Evaluation includes assessing the patient's needs as well as the patient's response to interventions.
- Maintains professionalism within Acute service, using Behavioral Standards.
- Analyzes nursing services to continuously improve quality of patient care and obtain maximum utilization of time and abilities.
- Effectively communicates both verbal and written information.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding all patient/personnel information.
- Initiates emergency support measures, and maintains certification in BLS, ACLS, PALS and TNCC.
- Participates in quality improvement activities promoting quality patient care.
Requirements
- Currently licensed as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for Iowa or compact state.
- Med/Surg and ER experience preferred but we are willing to train compassionate nurses with a desire to serve our rural communities.
- New grads encouraged to apply. ACHS loves helping professionals launch their career by providing on the job training, experience and support by experienced colleagues.