Basic Life Support (BLS), Communication Skills, Healthcare, Infection Control, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Maintain Compliance, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Nursing Management, Patient Care, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Registered Nurse (RN), Risk Management, Time Management, Treatment Plan, Tuition Reimbursement
- Area of Interest: Nursing
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
- Department: Rehabilitation Unit- Downtown
- Shift: Days 7am-7pm
- Job ID: 183855
Overview
RN Rehab
UnityPoint - St. Lukes - Sioux City Downtown
Hours: Full Time, 36 hours per week, 12 hour shifts
Schedule: Days 7am-7pm, rotating weekends and holidays
Responsible for providing safe and reliable patient care, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Assists the RN in the nursing process, consistent with accepted and prevailing practice, which includes monitoring, observing, and reporting reactions to the patient's plan of care. Performs tasks or skills which fall within the scope of practice of a licensed practical nurse.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with 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 and health 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.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
- Provides direction and supervision of unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technician), demonstrates clinical judgment appropriate for Iowa's LPN scope of practice, uses problem solving techniques and time-management principles, and delegates appropriately.
- Assists in creating a positive work environment by 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. Maintains a safe and clean environm 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:
- Completion of accredited nursing program required.
License(s)/Certification(s):
- Valid nursing license required.
- Basic Certified Life Support (AHA) prior to hire.
- Receive NIHSS certification within 90 days.
- Specialty certification is encouraged.