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UnityPoint Health RN 4A Surgery/Oncology in Sioux City, Iowa
UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's
Sioux City
Full Time
7A-7P/7P-7A
The RN is responsible for coordinating the care of patients and families that they care for utilizing the nursing process, and the skills that are part of their functions as a registered nurse. Summary of duties include: utilizing nursing knowledge for critical thinking, planning of care, evaluating response to care and planning for the needs of the patient and family.
Leadership:
- Delegates nursing care activities and monitors care given by appropriate care team members in accordance with patient needs, and the team member’s professional capabilities and qualifications. Supports use of Evidenced Based Practice and incorporates best practices into daily care routine.
Collaboration:
- Assists in creating a positive work environment by mentoring of staff/students, and working with team members to develop and facilitate initiatives to strive for positive outcomes in quality and care of patients. Effectively communicates with all team members, physicians, ancillary staff and all customers
Delivery of Care:
- Complies with all policies and procedures, and guides team members with compliance. Compiles with all safety goals, infection prevention and risk management policies and procedures.
Basic UPH Performance Criteria:
Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
Education:
Must have completed an accredited nursing program and possess a valid nursing license.
BSN Preferred
Experience:
- Completion of accredited nursing program
License(s)/Certification(s):
Valid nursing license
Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire or within 30 days from date of hire
CPI upon 90 days and then bi-annually after
One hour of stroke education to be completed by the end of orientation and then annually thereafter
Specialty certification is encouraged
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Basic computer knowledge
Must be able to meet the competency of unit assigned to and also be able to successfully complete orientation.
Must legally perform the essential functions of the job in accordance with the nurse practice act.
Able to demonstrate the necessary skills and competencies to include medication administration and nursing competencies.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, including ability to communicate effectively.
Able to read, write, comprehend and speak English.
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Requisition ID: 2020-79240
Street: 2720 Stone Park Blvd
Name: 7520 UnityPoint Heath SC St Lukes
Name: 4A Surg/Onc- SLRMC
FTE (Numeric Only; Ex. 0.01): 0.90
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift: 7a-7p/7p-7a
External Company URL: http://www.unitypoint.org