Registered Nurse - Medical Surgery - PRN

Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN), Medical/Surgical
Job Type: PRN (12 Hour Shifts)
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Ottumwa Regional Health Center provides a wide range of health services, including emergency medicine, critical care services, medical/surgical, acute rehabilitation, obstetrics, and pediatrics, as well as specialty services such as cardiac catheterization, diagnostic and therapeutic radiological services, wound care, pain clinic, sleep lab, pathology, and so much more.
Ottumwa is a center for "cultural and commercial development" known for its low cost of living, abundant recreation and entertainment, and outstanding education and healthcare facilities. You'll find something new and exciting to do every day in Ottumwa where there is always a new adventure awaiting on the other side of the bridge.
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Position Summary:
The Registered Nurse works under the supervision of the Director and is responsible for caring for the patient and the development of nursing plan of care.
Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments.
Documents patient care and monitors patient condition, communicating with care team, physician, patient, and family.
Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Coordinates patient care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and support needs.
Provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, and circumstances.
Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program required with a current unencumbered Registered Nurse License in Iowa or from a Compact State.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Recent RN experience
Preferred Qualifications:
~ One (1) year medical/surgical nursing experience

EEOC Statement:
Ottumwa Regional Health Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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