Patient populations: Geriatric, Medical/Surgical, Adult, and Telemetry
Role: Delivers nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, evaluation) in coordination with the health team, while maintaining high standards of professional nursing.
Schedule
Estimated 36 hours one week, then 24 hours the following week
Every-other-holiday rotation may be required
Not part of a regular call rotation, but may occasionally be placed on call during low census
If called in, must be able to arrive on-site within one hour
Required Qualifications
Active, valid RN license in Iowa, verified through primary source verification before start
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Two years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, including like-unit experience within the last 12 months
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required for clinical positions
ACLS certification required
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification from approved providers only, on board and updated annually
CPI/MOAB training required
Valid driver's license
Epic EMR experience in a like unit within the last 12 months
Optional
PALS
Onboarding Requirements
Telemetry: Self-study of telemetry strips upon acceptance. A basic dysrhythmia test is given during orientation and must be passed to work the Telemetry/MedSurg unit.
Skills and training: Facility skills checklist completed within 12 months (does not expire). CPI/MOAB training for RNs, LPNs, PSAs, PCTs, and CNAs in the listed departments, including Telemetry and MedSurg. A crisis-consultant training is accepted if the traveler does not have available.
Background and screening: Background check within 30 days of start, including SSN trace and county searches for the last 7 years. Drug screen within 30 days of start (9-panel; THC not tested; instant drug screen accepted if results are not ready). OFAC, NSO, EPLS/SAM/HHS-OIG, and SING checks within 30 days of start. Iowa adult and child abuse check.
Health: Physician health statement within 12 months, updated every 4 years. TB test negative within 2 years, with additional steps if a prior positive result exists. Fit test completed before start. Color vision test within 1 year (accepted through an approved provider).
Immunizations: Influenza (season September 1 to March 31, due by December 1 annually). COVID-19 (declination accepted). MMR, hepatitis B, and varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; if low or equivocal, 1 booster or declination accepted). Tdap (valid 10 years; declination accepted).
Credentials and paperwork: Valid driver's license or state ID. Education verification through a third party. Two professional references, one from a supervisor. Resume or profile. I-9 attestation on agency letterhead. Contract employee data sheet. Evergreen link completed within 48 hours of offer acceptance. Name change documents (optional). Signed EMR registration acknowledgement form (after registration). Pre-orientation CBL acknowledgement form. Signed BD screening attestation.
Other Details
May float to other campuses in the system (West Burlington or Fort Madison) at times.
Facility
Henry County Health Center
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