Area of Interest Nursing Sign On Bonus 10000
FTE Hours per pay period. 9
Department Surgical - 4 Surgical- Logan Shift Nights Job ID 178039
Overview RN - 4 Surgical Inpatient Unit Allen Hospital Waterloo IA Full-time or Part-time Days or Nights every 3rd weekend Eligible for a 10000 Sign-on Bonus Shift Differentials 5.00 hour from 3p-11p 7.50 hour from 11p-7a additional 7.50 hour on weekends 28-bed unit caring for pre- and post-operative surgical patients. Nurses are trained to read telemetry strips and take care of cardiac drips such as Amiodarone Cardizem Lasix Insulin etc. We have state-of-the-art bedside monitors in every patient room to facilitate the care of the patients.
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Responsibilities
Assesses the needs of patients and families providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care. Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient family and health care team. Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patients care. Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies procedures and standards of care. Utilizes holistic approach considering biopsychosocial spiritual educational safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area. Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and hold them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care. Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients. Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research. Assesses and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patients and their families age specific needs culture gender readiness to learn and level of comprehension. 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.
Qualifications
Associates Degree in Nursing. Current license in the state of Iowa or meets criteria established by Iowa Board of Nursing. Writes reads comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Customer patient focused. Microsoft Office - basic computer skills. Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.