Nursing Jobs in Sheldon, IA

LPN Outpatient Outpatient Full-time
Sanford Health

LPN or Medical Assistant - Sheldon Clinic - Full Time

Sanford Health Sheldon, IA
Careers With Purpose With over 224 clinic locations and 46 medical centers, Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Join our ambulatory nursing care team which sees 5.2 million outpatient and clinic visits every year. Our workplace culture focuses on treating patients and co-workers like family. Facility: Sheldon Clinic Location: Sheldon, IA Address: 800 Oak St, Sheldon, IA 51201, USA Shift: Day Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 36.00 Salary Range: LPN Department Details Come join our Sheldon Clinic team! Our clinic provides services to all ages and stages, so you get to see a variety of patients -Help perform testing, administer vaccines and medication, and facilitate care for patients In the rural setting, you see how your work impacts the community as you treat friends and neighbors -Build long term relationships with patients and staff -Function as a part of a varied interdisciplinary team We offer free nursing continuing education for our staff Monthly meetings where nursing staff collaborate and voice opportunities for improvement Our clinics are open 8am-8pm Monday through Thursday, 8am-5pm Friday, and 8-12 Saturday Nursing schedules typically have a half or full day off during the week The clinics are closed for 6 holidays: Labor Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day New employees start earning PTO on the 1st day Job Summary Are you looking for a nursing career where you can grow your skillset, feel valued, and make a lasting impact in the lives of your patients in your community? We’re seeking a passionate, positive, team-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide quality, holistic care to patients throughout their healthcare journey and ensure they are comforted and feel like they are being heard. Our ambulatory LPNs work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Provider or Physician and have the autonomy of being the primary nurse for a provider within their scope of practice. Responsibilities Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients Documents a thorough medical history from patient Contributes to the assessment of patients and administers medications or treatments as ordered Provides technical support to healthcare professionals Counseling patients and family, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans Qualifications Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse. If position requires IV therapy/management skills, the following is required in North Dakota: graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing. Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Benefits Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org . Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment. Req Number: R-0265884 Job Function: Nursing Featured: No
CNA Part-time
Avera Health

Certified Nursing Assistant - Care Center

Avera Health Sioux Center, IA
Location: Sioux Center, IA Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities. A Career that You Will Love: There’s no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health. A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture. Position Highlights Sioux Center Health has been awarded a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital award, Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader. Summary The Long Term Care Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) provides direct care for the Long-Term Care residents that follows the Care Plan and assists each resident to achieve and maintain the highest level of health and physical condition. General Hours of Work 4, 8, 9 hour shift (weekend & holiday involvement). Education and/or Experience Completion of 75 hour C.N.A. course preferred. Prefer high school diploma or GED. Prior related work experience preferred. Attends 12 hours of in-service training yearly. Certificate, Licenses, Registrations Certified as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Iowa required. CPR certification preferred. Essential Functions Communicates effectively with residents, families, and coworkers to protect and promote each resident’s dignity, individuality and rights. Assesses patient’s daily needs and treatments. This includes obtaining and recording vital signs, height, weight, assessing need for assistance with or independence in dressing needs, bathing, eating, and ambulation. The CNA conducts the assessments in consideration for the patient’s choice, privacy, dignity, and independence. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, they provide input in the care planning process. Provides or assists the patient with daily needs and treatments in accordance with established policy and procedure. This includes assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, shaving, oral, hygiene, bed making, transferring into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, insuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation and orienting/reorientating of patients to the facility environment to insure patient safety. Performs or assists patients in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient’s plan of care. This includes assisting patients in performing restorative exercises, collecting specimens administering enemas, bowel and bladder training, assessing and documenting completed cares, intake and output, baths, dietary intake/calorie counts on flow sheets while providing important feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other important concerns. Performs safety and infection control procedures to insure a safe, clean environment for patients and staff. This includes understanding and following established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program. Demonstrates knowledge of the strategic and operational plans of the facility and actively supports these on a daily basis and as a part of this involvement actively supports all facility functions. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
CNA Part-time
Avera Health

Certified Nurse Assistant - Care Center

Avera Health Sioux Center, IA
Location: Sioux Center, IA Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Evening Shift (United States of America) Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities. A Career that You Will Love: There’s no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health. A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture. Position Highlights Sioux Center Health has been awarded a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital award, Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader. Summary The Long Term Care Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) provides direct care for the Long-Term Care residents that follows the Care Plan and assists each resident to achieve and maintain the highest level of health and physical condition. General Hours of Work 4, 8, 9 hour shift (weekend & holiday involvement). Education and/or Experience Completion of 75 hour C.N.A. course preferred. Prefer high school diploma or GED. Prior related work experience preferred. Attends 12 hours of in-service training yearly. Certificate, Licenses, Registrations Certified as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Iowa required. CPR certification preferred. Essential Functions Communicates effectively with residents, families, and coworkers to protect and promote each resident’s dignity, individuality and rights. Assesses patient’s daily needs and treatments. This includes obtaining and recording vital signs, height, weight, assessing need for assistance with or independence in dressing needs, bathing, eating, and ambulation. The CNA conducts the assessments in consideration for the patient’s choice, privacy, dignity, and independence. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, they provide input in the care planning process. Provides or assists the patient with daily needs and treatments in accordance with established policy and procedure. This includes assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, shaving, oral, hygiene, bed making, transferring into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, insuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation and orienting/reorientating of patients to the facility environment to insure patient safety. Performs or assists patients in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient’s plan of care. This includes assisting patients in performing restorative exercises, collecting specimens administering enemas, bowel and bladder training, assessing and documenting completed cares, intake and output, baths, dietary intake/calorie counts on flow sheets while providing important feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other important concerns. Performs safety and infection control procedures to insure a safe, clean environment for patients and staff. This includes understanding and following established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program. Demonstrates knowledge of the strategic and operational plans of the facility and actively supports these on a daily basis and as a part of this involvement actively supports all facility functions. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
LPN Part-time
Avera Health

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Care Center

Avera Health Sioux Center, IA
Location: Sioux Center, IA Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities. A Career that You Will Love: There’s no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health. A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture. Position Highlights Sioux Center Health has been awarded a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital award, Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 13 healthcare categories including Best Place to Work. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader. Summary The Long Term Care RN is responsible for directing and supervising resident care consistent with the Iowa Nursing Practice Code, Federal, State, and Sioux Center Health standards of care while promoting each resident’s highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. General Hours of Work 8 and 12 hour Part Time Day Shift, Weekend Only hours. Education and/or Experience Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, for registered nurse. Minimum of one year of experience in Long Term Care preferred. Certificate, Licenses, Registrations Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Iowa. Must obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire date. RN Essential Functions Utilize the “nursing process” (i.e. ongoing assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation) in the practice of nursing. To assess the health status of each resident. To formulate a nursing diagnosis based on the analysis of data from the nursing assessment; To plan nursing care which includes determining goals and priorities for activities based on the nursing diagnosis; To develop nursing interventions implementing the plan of care; and To evaluate the individual resident’s status in relation to established goals and the plan of care. Recognize and understand the legal implications of accountability including, but no limited to the following: Performing or supervising those activities and functions which require the knowledge and skill level of a registered nurse and seeking assistance when activities and functions are beyond the licensee’s scope of preparation; Using professional judgment supervising unlicensed assistant personnel; Using professional judgment in assigning and delegating activities and functions to unlicensed assistant personnel; Supervising, among other things, includes any or all the following: Direct observation of any activity or function; Assumption of overall responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care; Delegation of nursing tasks while retaining accountability; Determination that nursing care being provided is adequate and delivered appropriately. Executing the regimen prescribed by the physician while exercising professional judgment in accordance with minimum standards of nursing practice. If the prescribed medical regimen is not carried out, based on the nurse’s professional judgment, accountability will include: timely notification of the prescribing physician the medical regimen was not executed and reason(s) for same; documentation on medical record the physician was notified and reason(s) for not following order(s). Performs, skillfully and proficiently, the following duties: Reads report from previous shift and writes report for following shift. Reports and explains all pertinent resident care information to C.N.A.’s. Supervises all meals and nourishment or assure proper diet is served, nutrition and hydration needs are met, and residents are assisted as necessary. Makes rounds as necessary, assessing unstable residents. Prepares and administers medications, nutrition, fluids and medication, and treatments as ordered. Documents all medications, IV fluids, and treatments as administered. Supervises any restraint application and/or removal. Supervises prompt response to resident’s call lights. Orders medications as necessary. Notifies pharmacy of changes/additions to resident’s drug regimen. Receives medication delivery from pharmacy and checks and documents all drug received. Supervises all resident care and assists with direct care as needed. Observes, evaluates, reports, and documents all changes in resident’s conditions every two hours or as needed. Assists in the managerial responsibilities (interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems). Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. LPN Essential Functions Participate in the “nursing process” (i.e. ongoing assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation), consistent with accepted and prevailing practice, by assisting a registered nurse or physician. The LPN may assist in monitoring, observing, and reporting reactions to interventions. Refrain from performing any activity requiring the knowledge and skill of a registered nurse including: The initiation of an assessment related to procedures/therapies requiring the knowledge or skill level of a registered nurse; The initiation of intravenous solutions, intravenous solutions, intravenous medications and blood components; The administration of medicated intravenous solutions, intravenous medications and blood components; The initiation or administration of medications requiring the knowledge or skill level of a registered nurse. Engage in, under the supervision of a registered nurse, a limited scope of practice in intravenous therapy as follows: Add intravenous solutions without medications to established peripheral intravenous sites; Regulate the rate of non-medicated intravenous solutions; Administer maintenance doses of analgesics via resident-controlled analgesic pump set at a lock-out interval; Discontinue intravenous therapy. Perform intravenous therapy procedures as outlined in Iowa Code, Chapter 6, Nursing Practice for Registered Nurses/Licensed Practical Nurses following completion of a board-approved intravenous therapy certification course offered by a board-approved provider of education. Recognize and understand the legal implications of accountability including, but not limited to the following: Performing those activities and functions which require the knowledge and skill level of a licensed practical nurse and seeking assistance when activities and functions are beyond the licensee’s scope of preparations; Accepting responsibility for performing assigned and delegated functions and informing the registered nurse when assigned and delegate functions are not executed. Executing the medical regimen prescribed by a physician. In executing the medical regimen as prescribed by the physician, the licensed practical nurse will exercise prudent judgment in accordance with minimum standards of nursing practice. If the medical regimen prescribed by the physician is not carried out based on the LPN’s prudent judgment, accountability will include but need not be limited to the following: Timely notification of the physician who prescribed the medical regimen that order(s) was not executed and reason(s) for same. Documentation on the medical records the physician was notified and reason(s) for not following order(s). Supervise unlicensed assistant personnel under the provisions of the Iowa Code. Supervision, among other things, includes any or all of the following: Direct observation of a function or activity; Delegation of nursing tasks while retaining accountability; Determination that nursing care being provided is adequate and delivered appropriately. A licensed, practical nurse may serve as a charge nurse under the supervision of a registered nurse. Assists in the managerial responsibilities (interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems). Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
CNA Part-time
Avera Health

Certified Nurse Assistant - Care Center

Avera Health Sioux Center, IA
Location: Sioux Center, IA Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities. A Career that You Will Love: There’s no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health. A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture. Position Highlights Sioux Center Health has been awarded a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital award, Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader. Summary The Long Term Care Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) provides direct care for the Long-Term Care residents that follows the Care Plan and assists each resident to achieve and maintain the highest level of health and physical condition. General Hours of Work 4, 8, 9 hour day shift (weekend & holiday involvement). Education and/or Experience Completion of 75 hour C.N.A. course preferred. Prefer high school diploma or GED. Prior related work experience preferred. Attends 12 hours of in-service training yearly. Certificate, Licenses, Registrations Certified as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Iowa required. CPR certification preferred. Essential Functions Communicates effectively with residents, families, and coworkers to protect and promote each resident’s dignity, individuality and rights. Assesses patient’s daily needs and treatments. This includes obtaining and recording vital signs, height, weight, assessing need for assistance with or independence in dressing needs, bathing, eating, and ambulation. The CNA conducts the assessments in consideration for the patient’s choice, privacy, dignity, and independence. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, they provide input in the care planning process. Provides or assists the patient with daily needs and treatments in accordance with established policy and procedure. This includes assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, shaving, oral, hygiene, bed making, transferring into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, insuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation and orienting/reorientating of patients to the facility environment to insure patient safety. Performs or assists patients in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient’s plan of care. This includes assisting patients in performing restorative exercises, collecting specimens administering enemas, bowel and bladder training, assessing and documenting completed cares, intake and output, baths, dietary intake/calorie counts on flow sheets while providing important feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other important concerns. Performs safety and infection control procedures to insure a safe, clean environment for patients and staff. This includes understanding and following established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program. Demonstrates knowledge of the strategic and operational plans of the facility and actively supports these on a daily basis and as a part of this involvement actively supports all facility functions. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
LPN Part-time
Avera Health

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Care Center

Avera Health Sioux Center, IA
Location: Sioux Center, IA Worker Type: PRN Work Shift: As Needed (United States of America) Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities. A Career that You Will Love: There’s no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health. A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture. Position Highlights Sioux Center Health has been awarded a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital award, Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 13 healthcare categories including Best Place to Work. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader. Summary The Long Term Care RN is responsible for directing and supervising resident care consistent with the Iowa Nursing Practice Code, Federal, State, and Sioux Center Health standards of care while promoting each resident’s highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. General Hours of Work 8 and 12 hour rotating shift; nights, weekend, call involvement. Pool status. Education and/or Experience Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, for registered nurse. Minimum of one year of experience in Long Term Care preferred. OR Graduate of an accredited school of nursing for licensed vocational practical nurse. Minimum of one year of experience in Long Term Care preferred. Certificate, Licenses, Registrations Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Iowa. Must obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire date. OR Current LPN license in the State of Iowa. Must obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire date. Completion of LPN Supervisory course and IV certification. Essential Functions Utilize the “nursing process” (i.e. ongoing assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation) in the practice of nursing. To assess the health status of each resident. To formulate a nursing diagnosis based on the analysis of data from the nursing assessment; To plan nursing care which includes determining goals and priorities for activities based on the nursing diagnosis; To develop nursing interventions implementing the plan of care; and To evaluate the individual resident’s status in relation to established goals and the plan of care. Recognize and understand the legal implications of accountability including, but no limited to the following: Performing or supervising those activities and functions which require the knowledge and skill level of a registered nurse and seeking assistance when activities and functions are beyond the licensee’s scope of preparation; Using professional judgment supervising unlicensed assistant personnel; Using professional judgment in assigning and delegating activities and functions to unlicensed assistant personnel; Supervising, among other things, includes any or all the following: Direct observation of any activity or function; Assumption of overall responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care; Delegation of nursing tasks while retaining accountability; Determination that nursing care being provided is adequate and delivered appropriately. Executing the regimen prescribed by the physician while exercising professional judgment in accordance with minimum standards of nursing practice.If the prescribed medical regimen is not carried out, based on the nurse’s professional judgment, accountability will include: timely notification of the prescribing physician the medical regimen was not executed and reason(s) for same; documentation on medical record the physician was notified and reason(s) for not following order(s). Performs, skillfully and proficiently, the following duties: Reads report from previous shift and writes report for following shift. Reports and explains all pertinent resident care information to C.N.A.’s. Supervises all meals and nourishment or assure proper diet is served, nutrition and hydration needs are met, and residents are assisted as necessary. Makes rounds as necessary, assessing unstable residents. Prepares and administers medications, nutrition, fluids and medication, and treatments as ordered. Documents all medications, IV fluids, and treatments as administered. Supervises any restraint application and/or removal. Supervises prompt response to resident’s call lights. Orders medications as necessary. Notifies pharmacy of changes/additions to resident’s drug regimen. Receives medication delivery from pharmacy and checks and documents all drug received. Supervises all resident care and assists with direct care as needed. Observes, evaluates, reports, and documents all changes in resident’s conditions every two hours or as needed. Assists in the managerial responsibilities (interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems). Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
CNA Part-time
Avera Health

Certified Nurse Assistant - Care Center

Avera Health Sioux Center, IA
Location: Sioux Center, IA Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America) Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities. A Career that You Will Love: There’s no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health. A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture. Position Highlights Sioux Center Health has been awarded a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital award, Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 13 healthcare categories including Best Place to Work. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader. Summary The Long Term Care Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) provides direct care for the Long-Term Care residents that follows the Care Plan and assists each resident to achieve and maintain the highest level of health and physical condition. General Hours of Work 4, 8, 9 hour shift (weekend & holiday involvement). Education and/or Experience Completion of 75 hour C.N.A. course preferred. Prefer high school diploma or GED. Prior related work experience preferred. Attends 12 hours of in-service training yearly. Certificate, Licenses, Registrations Certified as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Iowa required. CPR certification preferred. Essential Functions Communicates effectively with residents, families, and coworkers to protect and promote each resident’s dignity, individuality and rights. Assesses patient’s daily needs and treatments. This includes obtaining and recording vital signs, height, weight, assessing need for assistance with or independence in dressing needs, bathing, eating, and ambulation. The CNA conducts the assessments in consideration for the patient’s choice, privacy, dignity, and independence. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, they provide input in the care planning process. Provides or assists the patient with daily needs and treatments in accordance with established policy and procedure. This includes assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, shaving, oral, hygiene, bed making, transferring into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, insuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation and orienting/reorientating of patients to the facility environment to insure patient safety. Performs or assists patients in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient’s plan of care. This includes assisting patients in performing restorative exercises, collecting specimens administering enemas, bowel and bladder training, assessing and documenting completed cares, intake and output, baths, dietary intake/calorie counts on flow sheets while providing important feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other important concerns. Performs safety and infection control procedures to insure a safe, clean environment for patients and staff. This includes understanding and following established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program. Demonstrates knowledge of the strategic and operational plans of the facility and actively supports these on a daily basis and as a part of this involvement actively supports all facility functions. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
LPN Part-time
Avera Health

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Care Center

Avera Health Sioux Center, IA
Location: Sioux Center, IA Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America) Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities. A Career that You Will Love: There’s no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health. A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture. Position Highlights Sioux Center Health has been awarded a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital award, Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 13 healthcare categories including Best Place to Work. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader. Summary The Long Term Care RN is responsible for directing and supervising resident care consistent with the Iowa Nursing Practice Code, Federal, State, and Sioux Center Health standards of care while promoting each resident’s highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. General Hours of Work 8 and 12 hour Part Time Night Shift, Every third weekend only hours. Education and/or Experience Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, for registered nurse. Minimum of one year of experience in Long Term Care preferred. Certificate, Licenses, Registrations Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Iowa. Must obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire date. RN Essential Functions Utilize the “nursing process” (i.e. ongoing assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation) in the practice of nursing. To assess the health status of each resident. To formulate a nursing diagnosis based on the analysis of data from the nursing assessment; To plan nursing care which includes determining goals and priorities for activities based on the nursing diagnosis; To develop nursing interventions implementing the plan of care; and To evaluate the individual resident’s status in relation to established goals and the plan of care. Recognize and understand the legal implications of accountability including, but no limited to the following: Performing or supervising those activities and functions which require the knowledge and skill level of a registered nurse and seeking assistance when activities and functions are beyond the licensee’s scope of preparation; Using professional judgment supervising unlicensed assistant personnel; Using professional judgment in assigning and delegating activities and functions to unlicensed assistant personnel; Supervising, among other things, includes any or all the following: Direct observation of any activity or function; Assumption of overall responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care; Delegation of nursing tasks while retaining accountability; Determination that nursing care being provided is adequate and delivered appropriately. Executing the regimen prescribed by the physician while exercising professional judgment in accordance with minimum standards of nursing practice. If the prescribed medical regimen is not carried out, based on the nurse’s professional judgment, accountability will include: timely notification of the prescribing physician the medical regimen was not executed and reason(s) for same; documentation on medical record the physician was notified and reason(s) for not following order(s). Performs, skillfully and proficiently, the following duties: Reads report from previous shift and writes report for following shift. Reports and explains all pertinent resident care information to C.N.A.’s. Supervises all meals and nourishment or assure proper diet is served, nutrition and hydration needs are met, and residents are assisted as necessary. Makes rounds as necessary, assessing unstable residents. Prepares and administers medications, nutrition, fluids and medication, and treatments as ordered. Documents all medications, IV fluids, and treatments as administered. Supervises any restraint application and/or removal. Supervises prompt response to resident’s call lights. Orders medications as necessary. Notifies pharmacy of changes/additions to resident’s drug regimen. Receives medication delivery from pharmacy and checks and documents all drug received. Supervises all resident care and assists with direct care as needed. Observes, evaluates, reports, and documents all changes in resident’s conditions every two hours or as needed. Assists in the managerial responsibilities (interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems). Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. LPN Essential Functions Participate in the “nursing process” (i.e. ongoing assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation), consistent with accepted and prevailing practice, by assisting a registered nurse or physician. The LPN may assist in monitoring, observing, and reporting reactions to interventions. Refrain from performing any activity requiring the knowledge and skill of a registered nurse including: The initiation of an assessment related to procedures/therapies requiring the knowledge or skill level of a registered nurse; The initiation of intravenous solutions, intravenous solutions, intravenous medications and blood components; The administration of medicated intravenous solutions, intravenous medications and blood components; The initiation or administration of medications requiring the knowledge or skill level of a registered nurse. Engage in, under the supervision of a registered nurse, a limited scope of practice in intravenous therapy as follows: Add intravenous solutions without medications to established peripheral intravenous sites; Regulate the rate of non-medicated intravenous solutions; Administer maintenance doses of analgesics via resident-controlled analgesic pump set at a lock-out interval; Discontinue intravenous therapy. Perform intravenous therapy procedures as outlined in Iowa Code, Chapter 6, Nursing Practice for Registered Nurses/Licensed Practical Nurses following completion of a board-approved intravenous therapy certification course offered by a board-approved provider of education. Recognize and understand the legal implications of accountability including, but not limited to the following: Performing those activities and functions which require the knowledge and skill level of a licensed practical nurse and seeking assistance when activities and functions are beyond the licensee’s scope of preparations; Accepting responsibility for performing assigned and delegated functions and informing the registered nurse when assigned and delegate functions are not executed. Executing the medical regimen prescribed by a physician. In executing the medical regimen as prescribed by the physician, the licensed practical nurse will exercise prudent judgment in accordance with minimum standards of nursing practice. If the medical regimen prescribed by the physician is not carried out based on the LPN’s prudent judgment, accountability will include but need not be limited to the following: Timely notification of the physician who prescribed the medical regimen that order(s) was not executed and reason(s) for same. Documentation on the medical records the physician was notified and reason(s) for not following order(s). Supervise unlicensed assistant personnel under the provisions of the Iowa Code. Supervision, among other things, includes any or all of the following: Direct observation of a function or activity; Delegation of nursing tasks while retaining accountability; Determination that nursing care being provided is adequate and delivered appropriately. A licensed, practical nurse may serve as a charge nurse under the supervision of a registered nurse. Assists in the managerial responsibilities (interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems). Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Medication Aide Part-time
Avera Health

Medication Aide/Certified Nursing Asst - Care Center

Avera Health Sioux Center, IA
Location: Sioux Center, IA Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Evening Shift (United States of America) Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities. A Career that You Will Love: There’s no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health. A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture. Position Highlights Sioux Center Health has been awarded a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital award, Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 13 healthcare categories including Best Place to Work. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader. Summary The Medication Aide, under supervision of the charge nurse, provides assistance with distribution of medications to residents. Assists with CNA responsibilities as needed. The Long Term Care Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) provides direct care for the Long-Term Care residents that follows the Care Plan and assists each resident to achieve and maintain the highest level of health and physical condition. General Hours of Work Part time, evening shift, every 3rd weekend and every 3rd holiday. Education and/or Experience Completion of 75 hour C.N.A. course and Certified Medication Aid required. Prefer high school diploma or GED. Prior related work experience preferred. Attends 12 hours of in-service training yearly. Competent on the use of blood glucose machine. Certificate, Licenses, Registrations Certified as a Nursing Assistant and Medication Aide in the State of Iowa required. Essential Functions Communicates effectively with residents, families, and coworkers to protect and promote each resident’s dignity, individuality and rights. Assesses patient’s daily needs and treatments. This includes obtaining and recording vital signs, height, weight, assessing need for assistance with or independence in dressing needs, bathing, eating, and ambulation. The CNA conducts the assessments in consideration for the patient’s choice, privacy, dignity, and independence. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, they provide input in the care planning process. Provides or assists the patient with daily needs and treatments in accordance with established policy and procedure. This includes assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, shaving, oral, hygiene, bed making, transferring into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, insuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation and orienting/reorientating of patients to the facility environment to insure patient safety. Performs or assists patients in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient’s plan of care. This includes assisting patients in performing restorative exercises, collecting specimens administering enemas, bowel and bladder training, assessing and documenting completed cares, intake and output, baths, dietary intake/calorie counts on flow sheets while providing important feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other important concerns. Performs safety and infection control procedures to insure a safe, clean environment for patients and staff. This includes understanding and following established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program. Demonstrates knowledge of the strategic and operational plans of the facility and actively supports these on a daily basis and as a part of this involvement actively supports all facility functions. Must follow the CDC legal and ethical guidelines set by the state, resident’s rights, and organization for the distribution of medication to residents, and must be knowledgeable about the medication or research information. Know the special physical conditions of the resident that might affect how medication would react. Receives work assignments from Charge Nurse including assisting with medication pass, obtaining vital signs and blood glucose readings, and other duties within scope of practice. Stays current on resident care plans, reviews report sheets and new interventions at beginning of shift and as needed. Observes residents and notes physical condition, attitude, reactions, appetite, etc. Acts as leader and mentor to fellow CNA team members. Reports any changes or unusual findings to Charge Nurse. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
RN Med-Surg Part-time
Avera Health

Registered Nurse (RN) | ARR Medical Surgical

Avera Health Rock Rapids, IA
$32.50 - $48.50 / hour
Location: Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $32.50 - $48.50 Position Highlights You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Delivers Nursing Care by developing a nursing diagnosis; establishing nursing care objectives; defining nursing interventions; providing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, and friends to understand patient conditions, medications, and self-care skills; noting changing conditions and needs; re-evaluating care objectives. What you will do Provides patient care by reviewing physician prescriptions; communicating the nursing care plan and all pertinent information to other members of the health care team; coordinating with other healthcare providers; providing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, and friends; conferring with physicians. Develops nursing care plans by obtaining medical histories; examining patients; documenting patient physical condition, psychological status, and influencing social factors; conferring with family and friends; developing a nursing diagnosis; establishing nursing care objectives; defining nursing interventions, schedules, and timetables. Teaches healthcare requirements by establishing patient care goals; instructing patient, family, and friends to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions; providing information and resources. Evaluates patient care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care standards; reviewing patient records; noting changing conditions and needs; re-evaluating care objectives; modifying nursing care plan. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy patient care environment by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations; adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records. Keeps patient care equipment operating by following operating instructions and established procedures; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs. Keeps patient care supplies ready by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; stocking items. Maintains competence in nursing capabilities outlined by leadership. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: 1-3 years Experience working in a clinical environment Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org .
CNA Part-time
Avera Health

Certified Nurse Assistant - Care Center

Avera Health Sioux Center, IA
Location: Sioux Center, IA Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Evening Shift (United States of America) Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities. A Career that You Will Love: There’s no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health. A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture. Position Highlights Sioux Center Health has been awarded a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital award, Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader. Summary The Long Term Care Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) provides direct care for the Long-Term Care residents that follows the Care Plan and assists each resident to achieve and maintain the highest level of health and physical condition. General Hours of Work 9:00pm - 6:30am every 3rd weekend only shifts. Education and/or Experience Completion of 75 hour C.N.A. course preferred. Prefer high school diploma or GED. Prior related work experience preferred. Attends 12 hours of in-service training yearly. Certificate, Licenses, Registrations Certified as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Iowa required. CPR certification preferred. Essential Functions Communicates effectively with residents, families, and coworkers to protect and promote each resident’s dignity, individuality and rights. Assesses patient’s daily needs and treatments. This includes obtaining and recording vital signs, height, weight, assessing need for assistance with or independence in dressing needs, bathing, eating, and ambulation. The CNA conducts the assessments in consideration for the patient’s choice, privacy, dignity, and independence. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, they provide input in the care planning process. Provides or assists the patient with daily needs and treatments in accordance with established policy and procedure. This includes assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, shaving, oral, hygiene, bed making, transferring into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, insuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation and orienting/reorientating of patients to the facility environment to insure patient safety. Performs or assists patients in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient’s plan of care. This includes assisting patients in performing restorative exercises, collecting specimens administering enemas, bowel and bladder training, assessing and documenting completed cares, intake and output, baths, dietary intake/calorie counts on flow sheets while providing important feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other important concerns. Performs safety and infection control procedures to insure a safe, clean environment for patients and staff. This includes understanding and following established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program. Demonstrates knowledge of the strategic and operational plans of the facility and actively supports these on a daily basis and as a part of this involvement actively supports all facility functions. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
LPN Part-time
Avera Health

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Care Center

Avera Health Sioux Center, IA
Location: Sioux Center, IA Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Evening Shift (United States of America) Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities. A Career that You Will Love: There’s no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health. A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture. Position Highlights Sioux Center Health has been awarded Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader. Summary The Long Term Care RN is responsible for directing and supervising resident care consistent with the Iowa Nursing Practice Code, Federal, State, and Sioux Center Health standards of care while promoting each resident’s highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. General Hours of Work 8 and 12 hour rotating shift; nights, weekend, call involvement. Pool status. Education and/or Experience Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, for registered nurse. Minimum of one year of experience in Long Term Care preferred. OR Graduate of an accredited school of nursing for licensed vocational practical nurse. Minimum of one year of experience in Long Term Care preferred. Certificate, Licenses, Registrations Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Iowa. Must obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire date. OR Current LPN license in the State of Iowa. Must obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire date. Completion of LPN Supervisory course and IV certification. Essential Functions Utilize the “nursing process” (i.e. ongoing assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation) in the practice of nursing. To assess the health status of each resident. To formulate a nursing diagnosis based on the analysis of data from the nursing assessment; To plan nursing care which includes determining goals and priorities for activities based on the nursing diagnosis; To develop nursing interventions implementing the plan of care; and To evaluate the individual resident’s status in relation to established goals and the plan of care. Recognize and understand the legal implications of accountability including, but no limited to the following: Performing or supervising those activities and functions which require the knowledge and skill level of a registered nurse and seeking assistance when activities and functions are beyond the licensee’s scope of preparation; Using professional judgment supervising unlicensed assistant personnel; Using professional judgment in assigning and delegating activities and functions to unlicensed assistant personnel; Supervising, among other things, includes any or all the following: Direct observation of any activity or function; Assumption of overall responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care; Delegation of nursing tasks while retaining accountability; Determination that nursing care being provided is adequate and delivered appropriately. Executing the regimen prescribed by the physician while exercising professional judgment in accordance with minimum standards of nursing practice.If the prescribed medical regimen is not carried out, based on the nurse’s professional judgment, accountability will include: timely notification of the prescribing physician the medical regimen was not executed and reason(s) for same; documentation on medical record the physician was notified and reason(s) for not following order(s). Performs, skillfully and proficiently, the following duties: Reads report from previous shift and writes report for following shift. Reports and explains all pertinent resident care information to C.N.A.’s. Supervises all meals and nourishment or assure proper diet is served, nutrition and hydration needs are met, and residents are assisted as necessary. Makes rounds as necessary, assessing unstable residents. Prepares and administers medications, nutrition, fluids and medication, and treatments as ordered. Documents all medications, IV fluids, and treatments as administered. Supervises any restraint application and/or removal. Supervises prompt response to resident’s call lights. Orders medications as necessary. Notifies pharmacy of changes/additions to resident’s drug regimen. Receives medication delivery from pharmacy and checks and documents all drug received. Supervises all resident care and assists with direct care as needed. Observes, evaluates, reports, and documents all changes in resident’s conditions every two hours or as needed. Assists in the managerial responsibilities (interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems). Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
RN Part-time
Avera Health

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care Units

Avera Health Sioux Center, IA
Location: Sioux Center, IA Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America) Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities. A Career that You Will Love: There’s no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health. A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture. Position Highlights Sioux Center Health has been awarded Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader. Current available opportunities in our Med Surg Unit, Emergency Department, and Obstetrics Unit. Summary The RN assists the Resource Nurse in the management and care of their assigned patients by means of direct patient care, nursing diagnosis, and patient teaching. Participate in educational programs as an educator/consultant (if applicable). General Hours of Work 8 or 12 hour shift rotation (weekends, holidays and call rotation) Education and/or Experience Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Experience preferred, but not required. Bi-lingual experience preferred but not required. Certificate, Licenses, Registrations Must have a current registered nurse license to practice in the State of Iowa. Must obtain and maintain professional certifications prior to working in the applicable areas: Med Surg: ACLS, BLS, PALS ED: ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC (within one year) Postpartum: ACLS, PALS L&D: Fetal Monitoring, STABLE, ACLS, NRP Essential Functions In collaboration with Resource Nurse makes patient assignments to team members to provide the best and most efficient nursing care. Logs into Vocera adding room assignments, updates electronic white boards with patients assigned and individual patient information. Coordinates making post discharge follow-up calls. Performs patient assessments, hourly rounding and initial nursing assessment of all new admissions, admission note as well as on-going assessments and patient notes. Coordinates making physicians rounds and physician notifications with the Resource Nurse. Carries out new orders and/or communicates new orders to team members to be completed. Makes necessary observation and suggestions to attending physicians. Accountable for acknowledging all new orders and following through with them. Provides bedside report for oncoming staff. Provides bedside care and functions to the patients. Is responsible for appropriate discharge and patient teaching for their shift and completes discharge routine documentation. Knows the hospital area resource services and insurance certification procedure for patients. Administers medication and treatments per physician orders and reviews H & P, meds, treatments, etc. Utilizes principles of good leadership and management in organizing nursing care on the unit. Serves as liaison between patient, physician, and staff. Attends and conducts in-services meeting, if needed. Records and documents all clinical and patient data including, but not limited to, narcotic counts, census data, QI information, physician orders, patients charges, and etc. Serves as an instructor for prenatal educational activities and collaborates with clinical leaders to assess, plan, implement and evaluate goals, objectives and content of educational programs (if applicable). Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Home Health Aide Home Health Home Health Part-time
Avera Health

Home Health Aide - Crown Pointe Estates

Avera Health Sioux Center, IA
Location: Sioux Center, IA Worker Type: PRN Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities. A Career that You Will Love: There’s no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health. A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture. Position Highlights Sioux Center Health has been awarded a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital award, Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader. Job Summary The Home Health Aide is responsible for providing personal care and simple rehabilitative/restorative services to clients according to written instructions prepared by the Home Health RN or Physical Therapist and carried out under the supervision of the appropriate health professional. The Home Health Aide provides care and service to persons of all age groups in their home or alternate site. General Hours of Work Monday through Friday; weekend & evening rotations Education and/or Experience High School diploma or GED preferred. Experience as a Certified Nurse’s Aide or Home Health Aide preferred. Bi-lingual experience preferred but not required. Certificate, Licenses, Registrations Certified as a Nursing Assistant in the state of Iowa if providing services to a Medicare qualifying client. Must obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire date. Access to automobile required. This position requires a valid driver’s license and must carry their own automobile liability insurance. Telephone/cell phone accessibility recommended. Essential Functions Performs client care tasks such as: takes vital signs, I & O, weights and reports abnormalities to the Home Health RN or Manager; provides personal care and bathing as ordered; dresses and undresses clients; provides simple rehabilitative/restorative care as instructed by the primary therapist; provides bowel/bladder care as instructed by the Home Health RN; assists client with activities of daily living, including basic range of motion in order to increase physical mobility. Facilitates the client’s self-care at home and encourages client/family participation; provides assistance with client’s self-administration of medications; provides care according to age specific needs; and maintains a clean and safe environment. Follows the care plan as developed by the Home Health RN or therapist and communicates to the Home Health RN/therapist changes in the status of the client. Assist with feeding, basic meal planning, preparation and purchasing of food. Perform routine daily life activity duties as identified on the plan of care and documents. Completes required continuing education hours per year and attends care conferences regularly. Able to work flexible hours and accept work assignments readily. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Medication Aide Part-time
Avera Health

Medication Aide - Assisted Living

Avera Health Sioux Center, IA
Location: Sioux Center, IA Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Evening and Night Shift (United States of America) Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities. A Career that You Will Love: There’s no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health. A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture. Position Highlights Sioux Center Health has been awarded a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital award, Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader. Summary The Medication Aide, under supervision of the charge nurse, provides assistance with distribution of medications to residents. Assists with Care Assistant responsibilities as needed. General Hours of Work Part Time 12hrs a week, 3PM-3AM shifts, every 3rd weekend, every 3rd holiday. Education and/or Experience Certified Nurse Aide Certification preferred, but not required. Certified Medication Aid required. Prefer high school diploma or GED. Experience in working with the elderly population preferred, but not required. Certificate, Licenses, Registrations Certified as a Medication Aide in the State of Iowa required. Essential Functions Must follow the CDC legal and ethical guidelines set by the state, resident’s rights, and organization for the distribution of medication to residents, and must be knowledgeable about the medication or research information. Know the special physical conditions of the resident that might affect how medication would react. Receives work assignments from Charge Nurse including assisting with medication pass, obtaining vital signs and blood glucose readings, and other duties within scope of practice. Stays current on resident care plans, reviews report sheets and new interventions at beginning of shift and as needed. Observes residents and notes physical condition, attitude, reactions, appetite, etc. Acts as leader and mentor to fellow team members. Reports any changes or unusual findings to Charge Nurse. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Medication Aide Part-time
Avera Health

Medication Aide - Assisted Living

Avera Health Sioux Center, IA
Location: Sioux Center, IA Worker Type: PRN Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America) Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities. A Career that You Will Love: There’s no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health. A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture. Position Highlights Sioux Center Health has been awarded a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital award, Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader. Summary The Medication Aide, under supervision of the charge nurse, provides assistance with distribution of medications to residents. Assists with Care Assistant responsibilities as needed. General Hours of Work 12 hour shifts, every other holiday, and every 3rd weekend. Education and/or Experience Certified Nurse Aide Certification preferred, but not required. Certified Medication Aid required. Prefer high school diploma or GED. Experience in working with the elderly population preferred, but not required. Certificate, Licenses, Registrations Certified as a Medication Aide in the State of Iowa required. Essential Functions Must follow the CDC legal and ethical guidelines set by the state, resident’s rights, and organization for the distribution of medication to residents, and must be knowledgeable about the medication or research information. Know the special physical conditions of the resident that might affect how medication would react. Receives work assignments from Charge Nurse including assisting with medication pass, obtaining vital signs and blood glucose readings, and other duties within scope of practice. Stays current on resident care plans, reviews report sheets and new interventions at beginning of shift and as needed. Observes residents and notes physical condition, attitude, reactions, appetite, etc. Acts as leader and mentor to fellow team members. Reports any changes or unusual findings to Charge Nurse. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
CMA Part-time
Avera Health

CMA, Long Term Care

Avera Health Rock Valley, IA
Location: Hegg Memorial Health Center Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) At Hegg Health Center, we've fostered an excellent culture! We support you both personally and professionally. Make the exciting decision today to apply for a career at Hegg. Position Highlights The Caregiver/Medication Aide (CMA) gives medications and treatments to specified residents under the direct supervision of the charge nurse and provides medical and physical care to the residents of the household to meet their daily needs and enable them to function at the highest possible level. While this care is provided under the leadership of a professional nurse, the CMA is the residents’ closest advocate in the household. The CMA promotes the residents’ psychosocial well-being through meaningful relationship building, and works with the household team to meet other social service needs of the resident and of the household, always providing support, friendship and kindness for each of the household members. The CMA plans and facilitates social activities for residents of the household which provide meaningful ways to spend time in recreation, exercise, relationship building and fun. The CMA also supports the household homemaker in his/her tasks. All CMA tasks are performed in accordance with current standards, guidelines and regulations in a safe and efficient manner.
CNA Part-time
Avera Health

Certified Nurse Assistant - Care Center

Avera Health Sioux Center, IA
Location: Sioux Center, IA Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Evening Shift (United States of America) Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities. A Career that You Will Love: There’s no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health. A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture. Position Highlights Sioux Center Health has been awarded a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital award, Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader. Summary The Long Term Care Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) provides direct care for the Long-Term Care residents that follows the Care Plan and assists each resident to achieve and maintain the highest level of health and physical condition. General Hours of Work 9:00 pm - 6:30 am every 3rd weekend only shifts. Education and/or Experience Completion of 75 hour C.N.A. course preferred. Prefer high school diploma or GED. Prior related work experience preferred. Attends 12 hours of in-service training yearly. Certificate, Licenses, Registrations Certified as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Iowa required. CPR certification preferred. Essential Functions Communicates effectively with residents, families, and coworkers to protect and promote each resident’s dignity, individuality and rights. Assesses patient’s daily needs and treatments. This includes obtaining and recording vital signs, height, weight, assessing need for assistance with or independence in dressing needs, bathing, eating, and ambulation. The CNA conducts the assessments in consideration for the patient’s choice, privacy, dignity, and independence. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, they provide input in the care planning process. Provides or assists the patient with daily needs and treatments in accordance with established policy and procedure. This includes assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, shaving, oral, hygiene, bed making, transferring into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, insuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation and orienting/reorientating of patients to the facility environment to insure patient safety. Performs or assists patients in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient’s plan of care. This includes assisting patients in performing restorative exercises, collecting specimens administering enemas, bowel and bladder training, assessing and documenting completed cares, intake and output, baths, dietary intake/calorie counts on flow sheets while providing important feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other important concerns. Performs safety and infection control procedures to insure a safe, clean environment for patients and staff. This includes understanding and following established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program. Demonstrates knowledge of the strategic and operational plans of the facility and actively supports these on a daily basis and as a part of this involvement actively supports all facility functions. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
CNA Part-time
Avera Health

Certified Nursing Assistant - Care Center

Avera Health Sioux Center, IA
Location: Sioux Center, IA Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America) Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities. A Career that You Will Love: There’s no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health. A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture. Position Highlights Sioux Center Health has been awarded a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital award, Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader. Summary The Long Term Care Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) provides direct care for the Long-Term Care residents that follows the Care Plan and assists each resident to achieve and maintain the highest level of health and physical condition. General Hours of Work 4, 8, 9 hour shift (weekend & holiday involvement) (9:00 pm - 6:30 am every 3rd weekend only) Education and/or Experience Completion of 75 hour C.N.A. course preferred. Prefer high school diploma or GED. Prior related work experience preferred. Attends 12 hours of in-service training yearly. Certificate, Licenses, Registrations Certified as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Iowa required. CPR certification preferred. Essential Functions Communicates effectively with residents, families, and coworkers to protect and promote each resident’s dignity, individuality and rights. Assesses patient’s daily needs and treatments. This includes obtaining and recording vital signs, height, weight, assessing need for assistance with or independence in dressing needs, bathing, eating, and ambulation. The CNA conducts the assessments in consideration for the patient’s choice, privacy, dignity, and independence. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, they provide input in the care planning process. Provides or assists the patient with daily needs and treatments in accordance with established policy and procedure. This includes assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, shaving, oral, hygiene, bed making, transferring into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, insuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation and orienting/reorientating of patients to the facility environment to insure patient safety. Performs or assists patients in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient’s plan of care. This includes assisting patients in performing restorative exercises, collecting specimens administering enemas, bowel and bladder training, assessing and documenting completed cares, intake and output, baths, dietary intake/calorie counts on flow sheets while providing important feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other important concerns. Performs safety and infection control procedures to insure a safe, clean environment for patients and staff. This includes understanding and following established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program. Demonstrates knowledge of the strategic and operational plans of the facility and actively supports these on a daily basis and as a part of this involvement actively supports all facility functions. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
RN Home Health Part-time
Avera Health

Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

Avera Health Sioux Center, IA
Location: Sioux Center, IA Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities. A Career that You Will Love: There’s no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health. A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture. Position Highlights Sioux Center Health has been awarded a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital award, Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader. Summary The Home Health and Hospice RN is responsible for client care to include direct nursing care, coordination of care, and coordination of services in the home for clients of all ages, unless otherwise specified, in order to assist the client in achieving a maximum level of wellness and independence. General Hours of Work Rotating shifts with weekday/evening & weekend/holiday call involvement. Education and/or Experience Diploma, Associates or Bachelor's degree from a college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bi-lingual experience preferred but not required. Certificate, Licenses, Registrations Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Iowa. Must obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire date. Access to automobile required. This position requires a valid driver’s license and must carry their own automobile liability insurance. Essential Functions Responsible for coordinating client services, case management, providing assigned clients with direct skilled care, and teaching patient care skills to the client and/or caregiver. Initiates preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures individualized to the client and according to age specific needs. All duties will be performed within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. Develops and revises a plan of care based on the initial assessment, continual reassessment of client/family needs, client history, nursing diagnosis, physician orders, expected outcomes, and client goals to include discharge plans when appropriate. Utilize appropriate agency and community resources, be a client/family advocate and follow visit utilization guidelines and protocols. Formulates and implements appropriate teaching plans, communicates significant clinical findings and changes in status to the physician and other involved personnel, including the clients. Thoroughly document all skilled and medically necessary care thoroughly, timely and accurately. The plans of care, the documentation and the care provided, must comply with Medicare, State, Federal, insurance and payer requirements as well as local agency policy. Maintains client and organizational confidentiality at all times. The RN actively participates in the QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) program and completes all required in-service programs to ensure standards are met and skills are kept current. Conducts Home Health Aide supervisory visits, prepares and updates Home Health Aide’s written instructions and documents findings. The Home Health RN must ensure that clients receive appropriate care and all duties and activities delegated to aides are within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. Collects patient health data. Documents findings utilizing Meditech Home Care and completes appropriate OASIS time point completely and accurately. Identifies expected outcomes/goals individualized to the patient and develops a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes. Collaborates with the patient, significant others and health care providers in providing patient care. Attends and prepares for active participation in every other week care conferences. Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and others. Decisions and actions on behalf of clients are determined to be in an ethical manner. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness and cost in planning and delivering patient care. Assists with the intake of referrals in Home care assuring Medicare admission criteria are met and will obtain benefits and preauthorization of services for commercial payers as indicated. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
LPN Per Diem
Sanford Health

LPN Inpatient

Sanford Health Sheldon, IA
$23 - $29.50 / hour
Careers With Purpose Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Facility: Sheldon Medical Center Location: Sheldon, IA Address: 118 N 7th Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201, USA Shift: 12 Hours - Varied Shifts Job Schedule: PRN Weekly Hours: Varies Salary Range: $23.00 - $29.50 Department Details Minimum requirement of 5 call shifts and 1 work shift in a 9 week schedule Flexibility Ability to select your own shifts Great working environment Job Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care for patients of all ages. Functions in a structured care setting and adheres to the policies and procedures established by Sanford. Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles for the patient in the relevant clinical setting and possess the ability to perform testing to assess data reflective of the patient's status and to interpret appropriately the information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to the age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed. Knowledge of the principles and skills needed for nursing to provide patient care and treatment. Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients. Functions within the scope and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Sanford Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct. Qualifications Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse. If position requires IV therapy/management skills, the following is required in North Dakota: graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing. Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Completes required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements of the department and facility. Benefits Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org . Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment. Req Number: R-0262170 Job Function: Nursing Featured: No
CNA Home Health Per Diem
Sanford Health

CNA - Home Health - PRN

Sanford Health Sheldon, IA
$17 - $25.50 / hour
Careers With Purpose Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Facility: Sheldon Medical Center Location: Sheldon, IA Address: 118 N 7th Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201, USA Shift: Day Job Schedule: PRN Weekly Hours: Varies Salary Range: $17 - $25.50 Department Details Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (may vary depending on patient needs). Paid mileage at a federal rate Job Summary Performs tasks as delegated and indicated on the care plan for assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse. The Nursing Assistant (NA) will understand the basic elements of body functioning. Understands the physical and emotional changes including those which occur in the death and dying process. Delivers age appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the patient per care plan. Assists patients in daily living activities such as dressing and undressing, bathing and eating. Good interpersonal skills, be courteous and caring. Must know medical terminology, organizational policies and procedures. Requires ability to do detailed work correctly, function under and handle stress. Must be able to work with growth and development needs of all client and patient population. Qualifications High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required. Completion of a 75-hour nurse assistant course is required. Required to be registered as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and registered in the applicable state's Department of Health. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Valid driver's license required. Benefits Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org . Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment. Req Number: R-0261796 Job Function: Nursing Featured: No
CNA Full-time
Avera Health

Certified Nursing Assistant

Avera Health Sibley, IA
Location: Osceola Senior Living Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily evenings with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America) At Osceola Regional Health Center, we provide quality care and exceptional service to all those we serve. We offer a friendly work environment, flexible scheduling, full benefits including retirement match. We would love to have you on our team! Position Highlights SUMMARY : The Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) provides direct care for the residents at Osceola Senior Living and ORHC patients that follows the Care Plan and assists each resident/patient to achieve and maintain the highest level of health and physical condition. REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Prefer high school diploma or GED; or currently a student age 16 or older. Prior related work experience preferred. REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, and/or REGISTRATIONS: Certified as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Iowa is preferred or needs to be obtained within 4 months of hire. CPR certification preferred. Child/Adult Abuse certification required within 6 months of hire. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Communicates effectively with residents, patients, families, and coworkers to protect and promote each resident’s dignity, individuality, and rights. 2. The CNA recognizes and honors the resident/patient’s choice, privacy, dignity, and independence. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, they provide input in the care planning process. 3. Provides or assists the resident/patient with daily needs and treatments in accordance with established policy and procedure. This includes assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transferring into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, ensuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation and orienting/reorienting of patients to the facility environment to ensure resident/patient safety. 4. Performs or assists residents/patients in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the resident/patient’s plan of care. This includes assisting with restorative exercises, collecting specimens, bowel and bladder training, completing and documenting cares, intake and output, baths, dietary intake/calorie counts on flow sheets while providing important feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other important concerns. 5. Performs safety and infection control procedures to insure a safe, clean environment for residents/patients and staff. This includes understanding and following established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program. 6. Demonstrates knowledge of the strategic and operational plans of the facility and actively supports these daily and as a part of this involvement actively supports all facility functions. 7. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 8. Exhibits CREATE principles.
CNA Per Diem
Sanford Health

Nursing Assistant - Sheldon Medical Center - PRN

Sanford Health Sheldon, IA
$18 - $23 / hour
Careers With Purpose Are you looking to start or further develop your career in healthcare? Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States and is looking for Nursing Assistants to join its dedicated team of caregivers. Across our 46 medical centers, we offer many development and advancement opportunities to help you grow and find your niche. Facility: Sheldon Medical Center Location: Sheldon, IA Address: 118 N 7th Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201, USA Shift: 10 Hours - Varied Shifts Job Schedule: PRN Weekly Hours: Varies Salary Range: $18.00 - $23.00 Department Details -Flexibility -Ability to select own shifts -Minimum requirement of 2 shifts in a 9 week period Job Summary We’re looking for a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join our family in an inpatient setting. A Nursing Assistant provides patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and is essential to keeping the unit functioning smoothly. If you are flexible, open-minded, and willing to go above and beyond, you will thrive as a Nursing Assistant. You will have the opportunity to celebrate with patients in their best moments and support them in their worst, making this is a very rewarding and fulfilling career. Gain valuable, hands-on experience while changing the lives of your patients at Sanford Health! Responsibilities Provide assistance with basic health care needs including bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating, while supporting emotional and spiritual needs Record vital statistics, blood glucose levels, and other basic health information Assist with patient transfers and ambulation Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare Prepare and clean patient treatment areas, living areas, and medical equipment Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy Qualifications High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is preferred. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. If working in North Dakota (ND) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry upon completion of training/competency validation or a maximum of four months from the date of initial employment. If working in Wisconsin, must be on the Wisconsin Nurse Aid Registry with current work eligibility. Benefits Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org . Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment. Req Number: R-0261852 Job Function: Nursing Featured: No
RN Full-time
Sanford Health

RN - Sheldon Medical Center - Full Time

Sanford Health Sheldon, IA
$33.50 - $48 / hour
Careers With Purpose As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in the United States, Sanford Health is always looking to innovate and grow. Grow with us by joining our team of over 18,000 nurses. Our workplace culture focuses on treating patients and co-workers like family. You’ll work with people who value your advancement and help you find your niche. Facility: Sheldon Medical Center Location: Sheldon, IA Address: 118 N 7th Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201, USA Shift: 12 Hours - Varied Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 36.00 Salary Range: $33.50 - $48.00 Department Details Come join our team in the Sheldon Medical Center! -$$ Sign on bonus available for eligible applicants!! $$ -Great team work environment -Flexible with scheduling -Ability to build on skills in many areas -Every third weekend and holiday -3 12 hour shifts either 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM Job Summary We’re looking for positive, compassionate, hardworking registered nurses (RN) who can provide the high-quality care patients and families have come to expect from us. In our fast-paced work environment, the registered nurses who thrive are adaptable, great communicators, detail-oriented and have excellent time management skills. Because innovation impacts everything we do, our nursing team is full of critical thinkers who aren’t afraid to ask tough questions. Whether you’re a newly graduated registered nurse or have years of experience as an RN, we want someone willing to work closely with our nursing leaders to advance the organization. We take pride in giving you the necessary skills and tools to succeed in your goals throughout your career. Responsibilities Plans and coordinates patient care, assessment, education, triage and various other nursing interventions Collaborates with colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care Empathetically cares for patients during all stages of preventive services, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up along the continuum of care Demonstrates competency and uses comprehensive nursing expertise Qualifications Graduate from an accredited nursing program required, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred. Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Benefits Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org . Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment. Req Number: R-0259340 Job Function: Nursing Featured: No