RN PACU

Overview:

RN PACU

UnityPoint - St. Luke's - Sioux City Downtown

 

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients and their families.   Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health within the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers.  

Why UnityPoint Health?:

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

 

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

 

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

 

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities:

• Delegates nursing care activities and monitors care given by appropriate care team members in accordance with patient needs, and the team member’s professional capabilities and qualifications. Supports use of Evidenced Based Practice and incorporates best practices into daily care routine.
• Assists in creating a positive work environment by mentoring of staff/students, and working with team members to develop and facilitate initiatives to strive for positive outcomes in quality and care of patients. Effectively communicates with all team members, physicians, ancillary staff and all customers.
• Complies with all policies and procedures, and guides team members with compliance. Compiles with all safety goals, infection prevention and risk management policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Education: 

• Must have completed an accredited nursing program and possess a valid nursing license. 
• All newly licensed RNs with less than six (6) months of acute RN experience at the time of application are required to successfully complete the Nurse Residency program 
• BSN Preferred.  

Experience: 

• Minimum of two years of Medical-Surgical Experience required.  

License(s)/Certification(s): 

• Valid nursing license required. 
• Certifications to include: BCLS upon hire required. 
• ACLS and PALS upon hire or within 6 weeks of hire. 
• One (1) hour of stroke education to be completed by the end of orientation and then annually thereafter. 
• Specialty certification is encouraged. 

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