RN - Trauma

UnityPoint Health • Cedar Rapids, IA • 2h ago

Area of Interest: Nursing

Sign On Bonus: $10,000

FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9

Department: Emergency/Emer & Trauma

Shift: Flexible mid-shift (11a-2330) to evening shift (15-0330), 12 hour shifts, every 4th weekend rotation. Holiday rotation.

Job ID: 173939

Overview

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus!

$5/hr Evening Differential

$7.50/hr Night/Weekend Differential

The RN is responsible for the delivery of safe and reliable patient care, in coordination with the healthcare team. The primary role of the RN is the execution of the nursing process in providing required care and evaluation of the care given. Responsibilities include: assessment, nursing diagnosis related to focus problem areas, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. Performance of these responsibilities requires specialized knowledge, critical thinking and skills based on principles of psychological, social, physical and biological sciences that utilize the nursing process.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 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 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

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

Assumes primary responsibility for the plan of care for a patient or group of patients, per unit standards and nursing care required for the specified patient population.

Effectively delegates tasks and responsibilities to other health care team members and assumes responsibility for follow-up and collaboration.

Performs admission assessment process per specific department standards to include patient history, physical, and psycho-social assessment. Utilizes physical assessment data, diagnostic data (lab, radiology, diagnostic testing), pharmacological information and patient/family perceptions in formulating nursing diagnosis related to focus problem areas and identifying goals of care.

Assumes responsibility for developing a plan of care that is mutually established with the patient and family. Each patient is treated as an individual, with their identified goals and expectations reviewed each shift to verify priorities.

Implements the plan of care according to current standards of nursing practice, evidence-based practice, and hospital protocol/procedures.

Integrates multidisciplinary approach to maintain comfort, support human functions and responses, and maintain an environment conductive to safety and well-being. Implements measures to promote a safe environment.

Partners with healthcare team to achieve the patient care outcomes and goals of care.

Administers medications and nursing treatments within scope of practice.

Incorporates St. Luke's Comfort/C.A.R.E. Professional Practice Model in their daily nursing care.

Patient Education

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.

Integrates patient/family teaching throughout the hospitalization, including the plan and goals of care, pre- and post-operative procedures, diagnostic procedures, and discharge teaching.

Integrates preventative health maintenance into the education plan.

Patient Education

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.

Integrates patient/family teaching throughout the hospitalization, including the plan and goals of care, pre- and post-operative procedures, diagnostic procedures, and discharge teaching.

Integrates preventative health maintenance into the education plan.

Qualifications

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Possess current RN licensure in the State of Iowa or compact state

Must possess and maintain current

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English

Multicultural sensitivity

Demonstrates proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to perform basic/advanced nursing procedures in the administration of medication therapy and the operation of specialized equipment

Ability to complete a basic computer course on the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) through in-hospital training

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Similar Jobs

Emergency Department Tech

UnityPoint Health • Cedar Rapids, IA • 1h ago

Hospital & Medical

Area of Interest: Patient Care Sign On Bonus: $3,000 FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9 Department: Emergency/Emer & Trauma Shift: Dayshifts (07-1530 or 07-1930), every other weekend rotation. Rotating holidays Job ID: 17...

1h ago

Go to Apply

RN - Emergency Department

UnityPoint Health • Marion, IA • 2h ago

Hospital & Medical

Area of Interest: Nursing Sign On Bonus: $10,000 FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9 Department: Emergency Department- Marion Shift: Nightshift, 12-hour shifts, every 4th weekend rotation, rotating holidays. Job ID: 174099 Ove...

2h ago

Go to Apply

Registered Respiratory Therapist - PAP Clinic

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration • Iowa City, IA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

Summary RRT services are rendered in collaboration with the ordering provider, either by specific orders, policy or established protocols. These functions and responsibilities are supported by education and administrativ...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Registered Respiratory Therapist - PAP Clinic

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration • Iowa City, IA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

1d ago

Go to Apply

Medical Administration Specialist - Health Administrative Specialist on Duty

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration • Iowa City, IA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

Summary The incumbent serves as a Medical Administrative Specialist - Health Administrative Specialist on Duty (HOD) located in the Business Office (BO). The position has both the authority and responsibility to represen...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Charge Nurse - LPN

Care Initiatives • Cedar Rapids, IA • 2d ago

Hospital & Medical

Heritage Specialty Care , a 201-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Cedar Rapids, IA, is now hiring! Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Location: Heritage Specialty Care, Cedar Rapids, IA Employment Type:...

2d ago

Go to Apply

Entry Level Phlebotomist

BioLife Plasma Services • Cedar Rapids, IA • 3d ago

Hospital & Medical

By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's Privacy Notice (...

3d ago

Go to Apply

Nurse Practitioner

Iowa Department of Administrative Services • Anamosa, IA • 3d ago

Hospital & Medical

Nurse Practitioner Print ( https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/5138557 ) Apply ? Nurse Practitioner Salary $83,512.00 - $128,044.80 Annually Location Anamosa - 52205 - Jones County, IA Job Type Full...

3d ago

Go to Apply

Admissions Nurse-RN

Care Initiatives • Coralville, IA • 3d ago

Hospital & Medical

Lantern Park Specialty Care , a 90-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Coralville, IA, is now hiring! Admissions Nurse - RN Lantern Park Specialty Care - Coralville, IA Full-Time | Skilled Nursing &am...

3d ago

Go to Apply

Medical Screener

BioLife Plasma Services • Cedar Rapids, IA • 3d ago

Hospital & Medical

3d ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.