What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical Department 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 Hours: 7:00AM-7:00PM / Every other weekend & rotating holidays. This position is eligible for a $5,000.00 Sign-On Bonus. Restrictions apply, please contact Human Resources. 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. Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for LRH’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. 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: Utilize the nursing process to identify patient needs, systematically plan and implement a plan of care, and continually evaluate the outcomes of that care. Provide direct/indirect patient care in the medical/surgical setting which includes opportunities to meet psychosocial and physical need of our patients. Works closely with physicians, ancillary departments, and co-workers for patients across a wide range of age groups and diagnosis. The various environments in which the Registered Nurse may work include medical/surgical, swing bed, pediatrics, and surgical admissions. The Registered Nurse may be requested to float to other areas in the hospital. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Associate degree or above in nursing. One-year hospital nursing experience preferred. CERTIFICATION and LICENSURE Current Iowa RN license. Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS and Adult/Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter or obtaining in accordance with the hospital Education Policy. 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.