Nurse (Health Care)

Area of Interest: Nursing

Sign On Bonus: $10,000

Shift: 7am- 7pm Friday Saturday and Sunday

Eligible For $10,000 Sign-on Bonus!

• 5/hr Evening Differential
• 7.50/hr Night/Weekend Differential

Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care on the behavioral health units. Responsible for the delivery of patient care through a multidisciplinary approach. Patient treatment planning is through a multidisciplinary approach consisting of patient staffings and special care conferences. The patients served are patients of all ages in need of the secure setting of a locked behavioral health unit. E. delivery model (Continuity, Accountability, Relationship-based, Evidence-based) reflects a commitment to compassionate, competent care delivered by the interdisciplinary team. Care is provided through a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family. Evidence-driven protocols are utilized to assure reliable and consistent care.

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Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

Assumes primary responsibility for the plan of care for a patient or group of patients, per unit standards and nursing care required for the specified patient population.

Effectively delegates tasks and responsibilities to other health care team members and assumes responsibility for follow-up and collaboration.

Utilizes physical assessment data, diagnostic data (lab, radiology, diagnostic testing), pharmacological information and patient/family perceptions in formulating nursing diagnosis related to focus problem areas and identifying goals of care.

Assumes responsibility for developing a plan of care that is mutually established with the patient and family. Each patient is treated as an individual, with their identified goals and expectations reviewed each shift to verify priorities.

Implements the plan of care according to current standards of nursing practice, evidence-based practice, and hospital protocol/procedures.

Integrates multidisciplinary approach to maintain comfort, support human functions and responses, and maintain an environment conductive to safety and well-being. Partners with healthcare team to achieve the patient care outcomes and goals of care.

Administers medications and nursing treatments within scope of practice.

Professional Practice Model in their daily nursing care.

Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.

Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Integrates patient/family teaching throughout the hospitalization, including the plan and goals of care, pre- and post-operative procedures, diagnostic procedures, and discharge teaching.

Integrates preventative health maintenance into the education plan.

Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.

Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Integrates patient/family teaching throughout the hospitalization, including the plan and goals of care, pre- and post-operative procedures, diagnostic procedures, and discharge teaching.

Integrates preventative health maintenance into the education plan.

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Possess current RN licensure in the State of Iowa or compact state

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English

Demonstrates proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to perform basic/advanced nursing procedures in the administration of medication therapy and the operation of specialized equipment

Ability to complete a basic computer course on the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) through in-hospital training

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position