RN-Emergency Department
Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: Dubuque
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
OverviewSign-On Bonus: $10,000 for qualifying applicants! The
Emergency Department specializes in emergency medicine and operates
24 hours a day. The department sees a variety of patients from
newborns to geriatrics who come by ambulance or walk in. The
Emergency Department provides the initial treatment and
stabilization of patients who come with a broad spectrum of
illnesses and injuries, some of which can be life threatening. As a
member of the interdisciplinary team, the RN contributes
professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and
management of care to patients in the Emergency Department and
their families. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the
Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other
care givers. Why UnityPoint Health?
Commitment to our Team - We've been
named a by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team
members.Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling
career and experience guided by uncompromising values and
unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we
serve.Benefits - Our competitive program offers benefits options
that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life
stage you're in.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're
committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of
role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.Development -
We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of
delivering a remarkable employment experience.Community Involvement
- Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of
the people and communities we serve. Visit us at
UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why
UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
ResponsibilitiesClinical Excellence/ Patient Care
- Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing
appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide
continuity of care.
- Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal
record of patient's care.
- Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while
demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of a critical care
nurse in accordance with established policies, procedures and
standards of care in the Emergency Department.
- Responds to Code Blue/Pink and other urgent calls for patient
care in house.
- Utilizes holistic approach (considering bio-psychosocial,
spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate
to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned
service area.
- Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare team
members within their scope of practice and holds them accountable
for their involvement in the plan of care.
- Utilizes critical thinking in developing nursing interventions
while maintaining responsibility and accountability for the
knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.Patient Education
Assesses and chooses teaching
strategies appropriate to the patient's and their families'
age-specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level
of comprehension.Consults appropriate resources within the hospital
to provide specialized education.Demonstrates knowledge that
patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors,
accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns
immediately.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.Completes all annual
education and competency requirements within the calendar year.Is
knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements
for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and
Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or
concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of
hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns
reported by department staff related to compliance.Qualifications
Minimum RequirementsIdentify items that are minimally required to
perform the essential functions of this position.Preferred or
SpecializedNot required to perform the essential functions of the
position.Education: Graduate of accredited nursing program (Must
obtain BSN within 5 years of hire).Bachelor of Science (BSN) degree
in Nursing.Experience: One (1) year of hospital clinical experience
or demonstrated clinical efficacy.License(s)/Certification(s): *
Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered
Nurse in Iowa. * Must possess and maintain current Basic Life
Support (BLS) certification or within three (3) months from date of
hire. * Must possess and maintain current Advanced Cardiovascular
Life Support (ACLS) certification or within 1 year from date of
hire.* Must possess and maintain current Pediatric Advanced Life
Support (PALS) certification or within 1 year from date of hire.*
Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and
Stabilization(PEARS) within 1 year of hire date.* Trauma Nursing
Core Course (TNCC) certification within 1 year of hire date. *
Trauma Nurse Core Course Certification.* Trauma Nurse Specialist
Certification.* Certified Emergency
Nurse.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: * Writes, reads, comprehends, and
speaks fluent English.* Multicultural sensitivity.* Basic computer
skills.* Customer/patient focused. * Critical thinking skills using
independent judgment in making decisions. Other: * Satisfactory
completion of Finley Nurse Residency program with 1 year of start
date for all nurses with minimal or no prior acute care
experience.* Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform
essential functions of the position.
- Area of Interest: Nursing;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: .90;
- Department: Emergency Department;
- Shift: Variable Shifts: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm or 3:00 pm - 3:00
am, for 72 hours per pay period. There is a holiday and a every
third weekend rotation working 11:00 am - 11:00 pm.;
- Job ID: 140639;
Keywords: UnityPoint Health, Dubuque , RN-Emergency Department, Healthcare , Dubuque, Iowa
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