- Senior
- Office in Creston
Major Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
- Ensures that care is delivered to each patient in accordance with quality standards and is documented in clinical records and on nursing care plans.
- Monitors the formulation and utilization of clinical records to assist in resolving patient problems.
- Acts as a liaison between the physician, the patient and the family.
- Ensures that physicians’ orders are carried out including teaching and discharge planning.
- Acts as a liaison between the physician and the staff.
- Sets standards and objectives for the Med/Surg and ICU departments with input from staff.
- Communicates changes in policy procedures and other appropriate communication to staff.
- Assists with staff meetings.
- Seeks assistance from appropriate resources as necessary to solve clinical and management problems.
- Maintains proper equipment and supplies.
- Maintains required records and reports.
- Actively participates on nursing committees.
- Provides leadership to staff.
- Develops, implements, & evaluates clinical orientation for new staff
- Develops, implements, & evaluate clinical orientation for nursing staff
- Assesses educational needs of staff & identifies learning needs
- Promotes an environment in which the patient care team can work cooperatively toward objectives.
- Delegates responsibilities within the scope of personnel abilities.
- Provides for personnel staff development
- Able to evaluate Med/Surg and ICU department needs and to present a capital budget, and an operating budget.
- Assists with staff evaluations for merit increases, promotions, disciplinary actions, and separation of service.
- Maintains communication and promotes cooperation with other departments.
- Able to do all functions of Med/Surg and ICU department Staff Nurse (see applicable Staff Nurse Job Description).
Skills, Education, and Experience:
- RN with current Iowa licensure, BSN or bachelor’s level education required or willing to work towards completion.
- Current BLS, FEMA, NRP, PALS, ACLS, and TNCC
- Previous clinical experience in the Med/Surg and ICU department necessary.
- Computer skills
- Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluations.
- Principles and practices of work safety, especially as related to communicable diseases.
- Knowledge of pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
- Annual Infection Prevention education requirements as designated in IC#23 Infection Prevention Education Requirements
Recruitment Bonus:
We are now offering a Clinical Recruiting Bonus of $25,000 dollars for new employees! Rehires are not eligible for this bonus. This bonus will be paid out over four years. You will remain eligible for payments after hire so long as there is no drop below full-time in employment status.
Each payout is forgiven on the anniversary date that it is paid, giving you the freedom to earn as much or as little as you would like! This is our way of thanking you for choosing Greater Regional Health, and we hope you continue choosing us!
The bonus will be paid out as follows:
6-month anniversary $5,000.00
1-year anniversary $5,000.00
2-year anniversary $5,000.00
3-year anniversary $5,000.00
4-year anniversary $5,000.00
NHSC Loan Repayment Approved Site:
Did you know Greater Regional Health is a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) practice site? Being an NHSC practice site is a great way for us to attract the talent we need while providing patients with premiere access to the care they deserve.
Primary care, mental health, and dental health providers have access to a suite of loan repayment and scholarship programs such as NHSC, Nurse Corps, and Primary Care Provider Loan Repayment programs. More information: https://bhw.hrsa.gov/
Disclaimer:
For the 7th year in a row, Greater Regional has been named one of the Top 50 Workplaces in Iowa, which we credit to our employees shared cultural values. We are also proud to announce Greater Regional is one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation 7 years running. Greater Regional offers an outstanding benefits package to all full-time employees which includes IPERS, tuition reimbursement, wellness screenings, wellness reimbursements, and more. Patients have a choice in health care, they choose Greater Regional Health. You have a choice in employment, choose Greater Regional Health! Apply online or call Jade Wilbourne at 641-782-3679 if you have questions regarding your application.
***In order for current employees to be eligible to receive a referral bonus, the applicant cannot have worked at GRH previously and the applicant must include the full name of a current GRH employee on their UKG application in the blank provided. New hires must be hired for a regular, non-casual position to be eligible for bonus. New hires must not drop status for two years after hire for referring employee to get the full bonus. Managers will not be eligible if referring a new team member to their respective department.***
