Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Chariton, Iowa
Lucas County Health Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Nights Weekend Package

Location: Chariton, Iowa
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty

• Nursing

Required Licensure & Certifications

• Current Iowa licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Healthcare Provider BLS
• ACLS, PALS, TNCC certifications
• Mandatory Abuse Reporter Certification

Experience Requirements

• Minimum years of experience in nursing specialty: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for RN role
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Job Description

• Provide, plan, direct, and evaluate total nursing care in the Emergency Department under limited supervision
• Collaborate effectively with other shifts and departments to ensure continuity of care
• Participate in education, record maintenance, and policy/procedure updates
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate courtesy and cooperation with coworkers, patients, and visitors
• Adhere to the department’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values
• Wear appropriate apparel and display nametag
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance
• Plan, organize, and direct nursing functions including direct patient care
• Use data to prioritize patients’ physical, psychological, educational, and discharge needs
• Identify problems and guide personnel toward solutions
• Foster a positive work environment for coworkers’ growth and job satisfaction
• Administer medications and IV solutions skillfully and accurately
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation and reporting
• Ensure availability of necessary supplies and equipment
• Participate in planning departmental changes and improvements
• Implement physicians’ orders and nursing care plans safely and accurately
• Evaluate patient and family responses and modify care plans accordingly
• Assist Med-Surg and other departments as needed (e.g., direct patient care, STAT orders, medication administration)
• Prioritize workload effectively
• Demonstrate effective communication skills
• Support and enforce infection control policies and procedures
• Remain resourceful and calm during emergencies
• Participate in orientation and in-service training for personnel
• Display initiative and concern for patient care and department needs
• Observe and support hospital policies
• Maintain good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, patients, and visitors
• Assume ancillary support responsibilities during absences
• Work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
• Attend required meetings and in-services
• Perform other duties as assigned

Work Schedule

• Rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays