RN-Grundy- PRN Job at UnityPoint Health
Here’s your opportunity to join a high performing team. Grundy County Memorial Hospital is a consistent top performer in patient experience, recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals, and is accredited for meeting the highest standards for patient safety and quality of care. Come see why our employees have placed us among Iowa’s Top 150 Workplaces for the past seven years, and a Cedar Valley Employer of Choice!
As an affiliate of UnityPoint Health, GCMH offers competitive pay and benefits, including the new Total Rewards program!
Description of Position:
The charge nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect provision of professional nursing care for the patients in the Inpatient department. The charge nurse is accountable for ongoing evaluation and documentation of all components of care delivered to patients, including coordination and direct supervision of the patient care team.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
Ensure that safety and sanitation standards are maintained in all work areas.
- Ensure that nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards, in accordance with the plan of care and patient wishes. Report any concerns to the Inpatient Team Leader or Director of Clinical Services.
- Ensure that hospital personnel, patients and visitors follow the hospital/department’s established policies and procedures at all times.
- Ensure that staff performs only the nursing functions, which the person is prepared and qualified to perform.
- Follow organizational policies and procedures when providing nursing care.
- Provide direct patient care in the Inpatient and Emergency Department as needed.
- Complete all necessary documentation as required and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Ensure the hospital is staffed with sufficient number of personnel.
- Serve as point of contact to coordinate and distribute work assignments to Inpatient team and resource/float staff.
- Determine appropriate bed placement for incoming admissions.
- Display a working knowledge of equipment and trouble-shooting as needed.
- Communicate to Administration any hospital-wide concerns/complaints.
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
- Demonstrate the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrate ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
- Maintain current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
- Practice and reflect knowledge of HIPAA, CAH COPs, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
- Complete all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
- Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Bring any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administration. Take appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Minimum Requirements
Preferred or Specialized
Education:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
Experience:
Minimum 3-5 years recent experience as an RN working in medical/surgical areas.
Recent experience in Charge Nurse role.
License(s)/Certification(s):
RN current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa.
Must possess and maintain current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and Dependent Adult and Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter certification as outlined per policy.
Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Current professional certification related to area of practice.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
Proficient with email, Microsoft office computer skills.
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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