Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) PRN Varied Shifts in Knoxville, IA

Join to apply for the RN Med / Surg PRN Varied Shifts role at Knoxville Hospital and Clinics 3 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the RN Med / Surg PRN Varied Shifts role at Knoxville Hospital and Clinics This is a PRN (as needed) position the schedule may fluctuate based upon needs of the department. The Registered Nurse in the Medical/Surgical Department is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, patient education, and discharge planning. Essential Functions • Use assessment skills and techniques to determine patient needs and condition upon admission and on an ongoing basis, responding appropriately. • Completes and documents the nursing admission assessment in a thorough and accurate manner as defined by unit policy. • Assesses the need for patient and family education. • Hourly Rounding on patients. • Initiate, develop and document patient plan of care based on patients assessment and medical diagnosis and setting priorities for nursing action in accordance with the units policy on timeframes. • Review and update the plan of care once every 12 hours or as necessary. • Develop a patient education and discharge plan as necessary. • Collaborates with other health team members in planning and providing care. • Delegates care to team members based on complexity, staff education and competency, state regulations and Knoxville Hospital and Clinics policy. • Provides safe and comprehensive nursing care according to state regulations, hospital policy and procedure and DNV standards. • Establish care priorities based on patient problems; communicate with staff and new employees of patient problems, concerns, and changes in condition. Notify physician promptly regarding concerns. • Must be proficient in medication administration, including IV therapy, as evidenced by lack of medication errors, reports medication errors. • Perform procedures accurately, completely, and safely according to established policy and procedure and physician orders. • Provide care with minimal supervision in a timely manner. • Maintains a safe work environment for patients and coworkers. Uses safety precautions and PPE appropriately. • Use an interdisciplinary approach to patient care. • Use critical thinking skills to intervene with appropriate care for urgent or emergent patient care needs. • Care of acute and chronically ill patients. • Able to identify and manage life-sustaining physiologic functions in unstable patients. • IV and Central Line management skills. • Additional Essential Functions and certifications as needed for area. Job Requirements • Current license as a Registered Nurse in Iowa • Current BLS with ACLS and PALS preferred within one year. • Mandatory Reporter Training • One year general Medical / Surgical experience preferred. • Required to complete all annual competency training and maintain license and/or certification. This is a PRN (as needed) position and has available benefits for retirement and employee assistance program. Apply Now Seniority level • Seniority level Entry level Employment type • Employment type Part-time Job function • Job function Health Care Provider • Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Knoxville Hospital and Clinics by 2x Get notified about new Registered Nurse jobs in Knoxville, IA. Registered Nurse (RN) Med/Surg Full-Time Days Registered Nurse (RN) Full Time Med/Surg Nights MEDSURG REGISTERED NURSE - WEEK NIGHTS- $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS Director of Nursing | DON | RN | Traveling DON | SIGN ON BONUS Registered Nurse (RN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Chariton, IA $1,850.86-$1,908.11 2 weeks ago Travel Med-Surg Registered Nurse - $1,950 per week Chariton, IA $1,949.00-$1,949.00 1 month ago Traveling Director of Nursing | Traveling DON | RN Registered Nurse - Birthing Center *PRN* RN, LPN, or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - General Surgery Chariton, IA $2,151.71-$2,151.71 2 days ago FULLTIME WEP DAYS REGISTERED NURSE - LABOR/DELIVERY Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr