RN-Nursing Unit (Weekend Package Nights)

Overview:

As a leader in community health care, UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center (JRMC) is the only hospital in the Jones County area and cares for more than 5,500 people each month. Our state-of-the-art facility specializes in 24-hour emergency care, lab and radiology, inpatient hospital visits and nursing care; outpatient surgeries and clinics; counseling; and rehabilitation. Jones Regional Medical Center's mission is to improve the health of the people and the communities we serve.

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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 with in the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Culture At UnityPoint Health, you 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 like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage youre in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment Were 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 purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

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Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide safe and continuity in care.

Develops and implements 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.

Administers medications and nursing treatments within scope of practice.

Development & Patient Education

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 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.

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

Utilized evidenced based modes of learning.

Assists in the orientation of new associates by acting as a resource and mentor to associates. Collaborates with unit leadership, as appropriate. Serves in preceptor role as appropriate.

Participates in the education experience of students and/or RN interns.

Participates in department and hospital performance improvement and strategic activities.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.

Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DIA, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.

Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse). Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Foster Unity

Leverage the skills and abilities of each person to enable great teams.

Collaborate across departments, facilities, business units and regions.

Seek to understand and are open to diverse thoughts and perspectives.

Own The Moment

Connect with each person treating them with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect

Enthusiastically engage in our work.

Accountable for our individual actions and our team performance.

Responsible for solving problems regardless of the origin.

Champion Excellence

Commit to the best outcomes and highest quality.

Have a relentless focus on exceeding expectations.

Believe in sharing our results, learning from our mistakes and celebrating our successes.

Seize Opportunities

Embrace and promote innovation and transformation.

Create partnerships that improve care delivery in our communities.

Have the courage to challenge the status quo.

Education:

• Graduate of accredited Nursing Program (BSN Preferred)

Expreince:

• No Experience Necessary, but any hospital expereince is a plus!

License/Certificaiton:

• Current State of Iowa Nursing License in good standing to practice is required to start (Nursing students are encourgaed to apply prior to receiving their license)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or must be optained within 3 months of Date of Hire
• Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification or must be obtained within 6 months of Date of Hire
• Valid Driver's License when dirving any vehilcels for work-related reasons

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English
• Multicultural sensitivity
• Microsoft Office - Basic Computer Skills
• Customer/Patient focused (EHR)
• Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions
• Demonstrate proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to perform basic/advanced nursing procedure, including medication administration and operation fo specialist equipment.

Information about Jones Regional Medical Center - Anamosa, IA

Jones Regional Medical Center has been named 5th fastest growing hospital in the US by Modern Healthcare

Overview

All private rooms

Three major trauma rooms with an additional four exam rooms

State-of-the-art equipment and lighting

Easy navigation for patients to be evaluated and treated in the ED

Radiology/laboratory services located next to ED for easy testing access

5500+ volume Monthly

24/7 RT, Lab, ER and Radiology

Daytime offerings - Therapy, Wound, Social Services, Counseling, Rehabilitation

Great place to have a rural quality of life but have access to larger cities (30-minutes to Cedar Rapids and 45-minutes to Iowa City)

Choose Jones County

Jones County, located in the heart of Eastern Iowa along Highway 151, is central to major U.S. markets. Within five hours of Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Madison, and Omaha with easy access to the crossroads of America, Interstates 80 and 35.

Living in Jones County

Easy highway access to major shopping/entertainment in Cedar Rapids

Just 45 minutes from Iowa City

Growing trail system for walking and biking

State and local parks for camping and recreation

Two new aqua parks

Numerous golf courses

Home of the Jones County Fair the 3rd largest county fair in the state of Iowa.