What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health position at Lakes Regional Healthcare?
Location: Spirit Lake, IA Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America) Be a part of Lakes Regional Healthcare! A multi-disciplinary team built on Compassion, Hospitality, and Stewardship, and the mission of improving the health and well-being of people in the Iowa Great Lakes region. Position Highlights Additional Job Description Coverage for typical shifts between 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday / Rotating weekends & holiday call. Join the team at Lakes Regional Healthcare! Award Winning Health Care: We take our work seriously and are proud to be in the Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital by iVantage Health Analytics and Chartis Center for Rural Health since 2019, in the Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital by the National Rural Health Association, to earn the Outstanding Patient Experience Award 2022 by Healthgrades, and the list goes on. Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1! Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice our mission & values in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care. Lake Regional Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurses (RN) to deliver the best possible nursing care in LRH’s patient-focused setting. SUMMARY: Provides nursing care to patients by utilizing the nursing process and meeting established patient care standards. Accountable for assigned responsibilities. Serves as an advocate for patients/families. Adheres to the mission and values of Lakes Regional Healthcare in all aspects of job performance. Also utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care to both hospice and home care patients as assigned. Candidate will possess good oral and written communication skills, nursing judgment, organizational skills and time management skills. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Graduate of an accredited licensed school of nursing. Associate degree in nursing. One-year medical surgical and/or home care/hospice nursing experience preferred. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE &/OR REGISTRATIONS: Current RN license to practice in the State of Iowa. BLS and Child & Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting certification or willingness to obtain according to Education Policy. Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, proof of vehicle insurance coverage, and must be physically able to drive a vehicle. At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.