RN Med-Surg Units

Area of Interest: Nursing
FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
Department: 6 SE Medical- Downtown
Shift: Rotating 12 hour shifts
Job ID: 187079

Overview

RN Med-Surg Units

UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's - Sioux City

Hours: Full Time, 36 hours per week, 12 hour shifts

Schedule: Days 7am-7pm or Nights 7pm-7am, rotating weekends and holidays

The RN is responsible for coordinating the care of patients and families that they care for utilizing the nursing process, and the skills that are part of their functions as a registered nurse. Summary of duties include: utilizing nursing knowledge for critical thinking, planning of care, evaluating response to care and planning for the needs of the patient and family.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 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 focused on 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, health and vision 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.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with patients, families, and the care team to develop and implement individualized care plans
Delivers high-quality, patient-centered care using clinical judgment and critical thinking
Communicates effectively with providers, team members, and patients to ensure coordinated care
Accurately documents patient care in the EMR to support quality and compliance
Delegates and supports team members based on scope, skills, and patient needs
Recognizes changes in patient condition and escalates concerns appropriately
Prioritizes patient safety, quality outcomes, and infection prevention in all aspects of care
Participates in ongoing education and training to maintain and grow clinical expertise

Qualifications

Education:

Successfully completed an accredited nursing program required.
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:

No experience needed. Will train new nurses.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Valid Nursing License with authorization to work in Iowa required
Basic Certified Life Support certification required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 6 months from date of hire required.
Must obtain NIHSS education within 90 days of hire and maintain every two years thereafter.
Completion of six hours of stroke education prior to the end of orientation and annually required.
Specialty certification is preferred.

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