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SalaryHere’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 one of Iowa’s Top 150 Workplaces for the past eight years, a Cedar Valley Employer of Choice, and a National Health Care Industry Top Workplace in 2023!
As an affiliate of UnityPoint Health, GCMH offers competitive pay and benefits, including the new Total Rewards program!
Description of Position:
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the direct and indirect provision of professional nursing care for the patients in the Emergency Department (ED). The RN 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. The ED RN is the acting house supervisor in the absence of department or senior leadership.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
Patient Care/Department Responsibilities
- Administer professional nursing services within the RN scope of practice and in accordance with GCMH policies and procedures.
- Provide nursing support to the Med Surg department as needed.
- Ensure that safety and sanitation standards are maintained in all work areas.
- Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician/provider in accordance with GCMH policies and procedures.
- Obtain ordered medication, supplies and equipment.
- Participate in orientation of new staff.
- Ensure that supporting personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable standards, in accordance with the plan of care and patient wishes. Report any concerns to the ED 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.
- Complete all necessary documentation as required and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Display a working knowledge of equipment and trouble-shooting as needed.
- Adhere to daily and monthly control checks (ie. Glucometer, crash cart, alarms, refrigerator temperature logs, outdates, etc.). Report and maintain records.
- Complete unit specific daily tasks as assigned (ie. Charge entry, call backs, culture log, radiology log, outdates).
- Obtain and document in the electronic health record all nurse-collect labs such as, but not limited to UA, stool samples, sputum specimens, RSV, Mono, strep, COVID-19.
- Participate in the department quality improvement projects.
- Provide proper shift report. Communicate patient care issues to the following shift. Ensure that team members are aware of any changes throughout the shift.
- Restock treatment rooms and nurse area daily.
- Interpret patient data and implement action plan appropriate to situation using critical thinking.
- Collaborate with appropriate disciplines to develop coordinated outcomes and interventions, interact with team members regarding patient progress.
- Follow established universal precautions in the use of personal protective equipment.
- Assist with transfers, patient death and organ donation.
- Respond to Rapid Response and Code events throughout the hospital.
- Provide patient and family education and discharge instructions.
House Supervisor
- Implement Incident Command System in the event of an emergency, in the absence of senior leadership.
- Round in patient care departments at least twice per shift.
- Notify Senior Leadership of media requests.
- Serve as a resource to nurses who require assistance with clinical skills and patient care.
- In the absence of Med Surg clinical care coordinator or Med Surg team leader, determine bed availability for admission requests in collaboration with Med Surg nurses and Hospitalist.
- Serve as a central point of contact and resource for GCMH team members during off-shifts.
- Contact the Administrator on Call as needed.
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.
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years recent experience as an RN working in emergency department or intensive care.
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.
