PRN Acute Night-Shift Nurse (LPN or RN)

Are you a nurse looking for flexibility, premium pay, and the opportunity to make a difference in your community? Ringgold County Hospital is looking for a PRN Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Acute Care team on night shift!

Our Acute Care team provides care across both our 16-bed medical-surgical floor and Emergency Room, offering a rewarding opportunity to care for patients with a variety of needs in a close-knit, team-oriented environment.

Position Details

• Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

• Status: PRN (as needed)

• Department: Acute Care – Medical-Surgical and Emergency Room

• Schedule: Flexible scheduling based on department needs and your availability

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Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: Earn premium pay for night shifts, plus applicable shift differentials.

• Flexible Schedule: PRN scheduling offers flexibility to help you balance work with your personal commitments.

• Variety in Patient Care: Work with patients across both medical-surgical and emergency services.

• Meaningful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of patients and families in our local community.

• Supportive Team Culture: Join a collaborative team committed to quality patient care, ongoing learning, and professional development.

• Current LPN license in the state of employment (or eligibility for reciprocity)
• IVT Certification is Require
• BLS/ACLS certification (required); additional certifications (e.g., PALS, TNCC) preferred.
• 2 years experience in acute care or emergency room setting.
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently during night shifts while maintaining high standards of care

Essential Functions:

• Administers nursing care to patients under the direction of the registered nurse; includes assessing patients, implementing patient's plan of care and evaluating the patient's response to care.
• Provides patient/family or care giver education as directed.
• Is knowledgeable in delegation of tasks to certified nursing assistants.
• Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patient's records.
• Works under direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, Ringgold County Hospital Policies, Nursing Standards and Nursing judgment.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance and use, i.e., IV Pumps, monitoring equipment, drainage/suction devices, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all patient/personnel information.
• Initiates emergency support measures, BCLS, protecting patient from injury.
• Works assigned shift/shifts, weekends and holidays, as scheduled.
• Assists with patient care duties/tasks, i.e., hygiene, ambulation, elimination, etc.
• Assists with clerical/ward clerk duties, i.e., answering phones and call lights, maintenance of chart, etc.
• Maintains patient care supplies, equipment and environment.
• Provides orientation/education for staff, students and health care members as directed.
• Effectively assumes job responsibilities of ancillary support during absence.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Coverage for medical, dental, and vision care.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) / Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• IPERS: a pension plan for public employees in Iowa.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs): Confidential counseling and referral services for work-life issues.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Assistance with education costs or professional certification.
• Professional Development: Access to training, conferences, or mentorship programs.
• Life Insurance: Provides a death benefit to beneficiaries.
• Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term coverage for illness or injury.
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance: Pays benefits in case of accidents resulting in death or disability.

Ringgold County Hospital

Services provided by our 16-bed critical access hospital have expanded far beyond inpatient care. We now provide same-day outpatient surgeries, infusion therapy, cardiopulmonary rehab, physical therapy, sleep studies, medical imaging, and more.

The hospital also owns and operates the Ringgold County Ambulance Service and the Mount Ayr Medical Clinic. We also regularly host specialty outpatient clinics, so our patients have access to the specialist care they need, when and where they need it. We are continually adding new services and equipment as resources permit, so we can continue to serve as your partner in health.

Mount Ayr Medical Clinic is our rural health clinic located within Ringgold County Hospital. The current facilities were built in 2009 and features modern, large, and spacious. The physicians at Mount Ayr Medical Clinic treat patients of all ages between the hours of 7 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The clinic also functions much like an urgent care facility, treating those without life-threatening symptoms but who require immediate medical attention.

Community

Mount Ayr is located near the Iowa - Missouri border and is the county seat of Ringgold County, Iowa. Surrounding communities include Diagonal, Kellerton, Tingley, Ellston, Beaconsfield, Redding, Delphos, Maloy, Sun Valley Lake, and Benton.

Ringgold County is a popular destination for hunters and anyone who enjoys the outdoors. Local parks, museums, and lakes provide a wide range of recreational opportunities. In the Mount Ayr area, you can fish, boat, cross-country ski, run trails, and more. The City of Mount Ayr welcomes you to explore the Lucky Lanes bowling alley, Princess Theater, Judge Lewis Park and its outdoor swimming pool, Mount Ayr Golf & Country Club, and several county parks. There are many shops and restaurants that appeal to a variety of tastes and interests located close to the town square business district.

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