Ottumwa Regional Health Center

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.. 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.. Providing direct nursing care for patients of the Women and Family Center including women in labor, post-delivery, post-surgical, newborn nursery, special care nursery, and pediatrics.. Preparing and administering medications using the 5 rights of medication administration. Prefer prior experience in Maternal Child Nursing or Medical/Surgical nursing, but not required.

registered nurse rn

Job Description Who We Are: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.Where We Are: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.Why Choose Us:<ul><li>Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees</li><li>Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees</li><li>Employee Assistance Program mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants</li><li>And much more </li></ul>Position Summary:The Registered Nurse works under the supervision of the Director and is responsible for providing nursing care for assigned patients. RN performs assigned procedures that are within the scope of practice as set forth by the Iowa State Board of Nursing. <ul><li>Providing direct nursing care for patients of the Women and Family Center including women in labor, post-delivery, post-surgical, newborn nursery, special care nursery, and pediatrics.</li><li>Completing physical and psychosocial assessments of assigned patients</li><li> Creating/updating/individualizing Nursing Care Plans for assigned patients in collaboration with the patient and their significant others</li><li>Implementing Nursing Care Plan</li><li>Evaluating Nursing Care Plan</li><li>Implementing and contributing the Medical Plan of Care</li><li>Collaborating with other disciplines to provide holistic patient care</li><li>Acknowledging physician orders using computerized order entry system</li><li>Documenting patient care and responses to care per standards using electronic medical record</li><li>Preparing and administering medications using the 5 rights of medication administration</li><li>Demonstrating consistent and expanding critical thinking skills</li><li>Work as part of team supporting WFC staff and other disciplines to provide very good, quality patient care.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications:KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES <ul><li>Prefer prior experience in Maternal Child Nursing or Medical/Surgical nursing, but not required.</li><li>Ability to organize and multi task with respect to a fluctuating census</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Customer service focus</li></ul>EDUCATION <ul><li>Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing</li></ul>EXPERIENCE <ul><li>Prefer prior experience in Maternal Child Nursing or Medical/Surgical nursing, but not required.</li></ul> CERTIFICATE/LICENSE <ul><li>Current Iowa Registered Nurse License</li><li>Current BCLS certification</li><li>Certification in NRP required within 12 months (offered through ORHC)</li><li>Certification in PALS required for orientation to Pediatrics</li><li>Course in basic fetal monitoring required within 12 months</li></ul>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.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?bzudnPekmozSqJ5ZiP5p%2bwv" width="0" height="0" />

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