RN/LPN - Med/Surg PT Nights

Responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of the adult or pediatric patients on her/his assigned unit during a given period.  She/he is also responsible for the direction of personnel assigned to her/him.  Coordinates patient care with other health team members.

• Maintains confidentiality of all hospital matters.     
• Demonstrates responsibility & accountability for adherence to organizational and department values and standards.                        
• Completes all required competencies.
• Completes required ongoing hospital-wide competencies in the time allowed.
• Completes required department competencies in the time allowed.
• Has no incomplete action plans related to required competencies.
• Competency verification records are complete.
• Supports staffing/scheduling needs of the department.
• Works weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Initiates individualized care plan on admission.        
• Carries out physician orders.
• Collaborates with other health team members to coordinate medical and nursing management of patients.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.    
• Actively participates in direct delivery of safe patient care and maintains a safe comfortable environment for patients.      
• Utilizes computer for order entry, to access pertinent patient information and for internal e-mail applications.
• Demonstrates self-directed and self-motivated initiative.
• Adheres to Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Hospital Safety, and Infection Control Policies.          
• Supports the mission, vision, standards, and values of the Medical/Surgical Unit.     
• Demonstrates ability to appropriately communicate.          
• Serves on nursing committees and/or other hospital committees.
• Participates in orientation and training of new nursing personnel.
• Participates in quality improvements activities.

Wage commensurate with experience. Weekend and holiday rotation. 

24-36 hours per pay period. 

• Graduate of a state approved nursing program.  Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa, or another state who has enacted the interstate nurse licensure compact.
• Must be verified in BLS and ACLS.
• All full-time/part-time staff must be telemetry trained, for prn staff this is also preferred but not required.
• Good interpersonal relationship skills:  Works closely with patients, families, peers, supervisors, physicians, and other health team members. 
• Strong communication skills with and on behalf of patients, and with other staff members.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements as outlined in the Job Requirements document.
• This position requires successful completion of a Physical Capacity Profile screening.

To apply:

https://www.vandiestmc.org/employment/rnlpn---medsurg-pt-nights