What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - PRN position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Nursing
- FTE/Hours per pay period: .01
- Department: Emergency Services
- Shift: As-Needed
- Job ID: 170355
Overview
Registered Nurse
UnityPoint Health - Emergency Services Marshalltown
AS-NEEDED
Marshalltown Hospital Emergency Medical Services is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Emergency Room team. Our 16-bed ER features 10 standard treatment rooms, two trauma-specific rooms, and a triage room, as well as four observation rooms dedicated to behavioral health patients.
As a Level IV trauma center, our ER team is specially trained to respond rapidly to any healthcare emergency. In this role, you will be at the forefront of critical care, handling a variety of urgent medical situations with expertise and calmness. We understand that a trip to the emergency room can be stressful, so our team is committed to providing care that is not only efficient but also as comfortable and reassuring as possible for our patients.
When you join UPH-Marshalltown, you become part of a family that values your contributions, trusts your skills, and appreciates who you are. It’s truly different here—come and see for yourself!
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Assesses patient and family needs, provides appropriate education, and makes necessary referrals to ensure continuity of care.
Develops and documents individualized plans of care in collaboration with the patient, family, and healthcare team.
Delivers high-quality, holistic nursing care using the nursing process and specialty-specific clinical skills.
Uses critical thinking and independent judgment while maintaining accountability for patient outcomes.
Delegates and directs other healthcare providers, holding them accountable for their role in the care plan.
Selects and provides age-appropriate teaching strategies and consults internal resources for specialized education needs.
Prioritizes patient and workplace safety by preventing errors, accidents, and infections and reporting concerns promptly.
Engages in ongoing professional development and contributes to nursing practice through learning, networking, and research.
Qualifications
Education:
- Associates Degree in Nursing
License(s)/Certification(s):
- Current license in the state of Iowa or meets criteria established by Iowa Board of Nursing.
- ACLS, PALS, BLS, NRP, and CPI preferred and required within one year of hire
- TNCC preferred and required within 2 years of hire
- ENPC preferred and required within 3 years of hire