What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Ambulatory position at UnityPoint Health?
Overview
RN - Ambulatory Services
Allen Hospital - Waterloo, IA
$5K Sign-on Bonus
8 hour shifts 10,11,1300 arrival times, Monday-Friday only.
13-bed unit with five overflow beds providing pre- and post-op care for all ages of patients who require surgical and endoscopy procedures. This includes the preparation, care, assessment and education of the patient. All team members are certified in BLS and nurses in ACLS.
Responsibilities
RN - Ambulatory Services
Allen Hospital - Waterloo, IA
$5K Sign-on Bonus
8 hour shifts 10,11,1300 arrival times, Monday-Friday only.
13-bed unit with five overflow beds providing pre- and post-op care for all ages of patients who require surgical and endoscopy procedures. This includes the preparation, care, assessment and education of the patient. All team members are certified in BLS and nurses in ACLS.
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 patient’s 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.
- Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s 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.
- 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.
- Commitment to our Team – For the second consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
- Area of Interest: Nursing;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9;
- Department: Ambulatory - 3 South- Logan;
- Shift: 8 hour shifts 10,11,1300 arrival times M-F;
- Job ID: 149194;
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