About this opportunity
Lifepoint Health® lists this Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Services opportunity in ottumwa, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Type: Full-Time | Mid Shift 3 – 12 hour shifts | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Commitment Bonus of $15,000 (2 years)
Position Summary
Join our team in an 18-bed Emergency Room unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4. We are staffed with RNs, ED techs and unit secretaries, providing specialized care for patients primarily diagnosed with respiratory failure and cardiac conditions. The Emergency Department Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care for acutely ill patients. The Emergency Department Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process, clinical judgment, critical thinking, prioritization, and time management to care for patients throughout the lifespan and with a variety of healthcare needs. The registered nurse also performs assigned procedures that are within the scope of practice as set forth by the Iowa State Board of Nursing.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program with current unencumbered Registered Nurse License in Iowa or from a Compact State.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within six (6) months of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within six (6) months of hire.
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within six (6) months of hire.
Recent RN experience.
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year of Medical/Surgical or Critical Care nursing experience.
One (1) year of ER experience.
One (1) year of Psychiatry experience.
Benefits
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K benefits for full‑time employees.
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full‑time employees.
Employee Assistance Program—mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance.
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants.
EEOC Statement
Ottumwa Regional Health Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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Worksite address
ottumwa, IA, 52501, US
Who can apply
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