UnityPoint Health
RN-Outpatient Clinics/Wound Nurse (Part Time)
UnityPoint Health, Anamosa, Iowa, United States, 52205
Overview:
Description of Position:Provide a snapshot or the principal purpose or focus of the position, consisting of no more than three to five sentences. This summary should provide enough information to differentiate the major function and activities of the position from those of other positions.As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients and their families. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health with in the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers.Responsibilities:Essential Functions/Responsibilities:Essential functions are the duties and responsibilities that are essential to the position (not a task list). Do not include if less than 5% of work time is spent on this duty. Be specific without giving explicit instructions on how to perform the task. Do not include duties that are to be performed in the future. Duties should be action oriented and avoid vague or general statements.% of Time(annually)Clinical Excellence/Patient CareAssesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patients care.Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, 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 providers and hold them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care.Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments, and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
50%Development & Patient EducationContinues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patients 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.
40%Basic UPH Performance CriteriaDemonstrates 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, DIA, 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.
10%Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.Demonstration of UPH Values and Standards of BehaviorsConsistently demonstrates UnityPoint Healths values in the performance of job duties and responsibilitiesFoster Unity:Leverage the skills and abilities of each person to enable great teams.Collaborate across departments, facilities, business units and regions.Seek to understand and are open to diverse thoughts and perspectives.Own The Moment:Connect with each person treating them with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respectEnthusiastically engage in our work.Accountable for our individual actions and our team performance.Responsible for solving problems regardless of the origin.Champion Excellence:Commit to the best outcomes and highest quality.Have a relentless focus on exceeding expectations.Believe in sharing our results, learning from our mistakes and celebrating our successes.Seize Opportunities:Embrace and promote innovation and transformation.Create partnerships that improve care delivery in our communities.Have the courage to challenge the status quo.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 programBSN degreeExperience:Prefer one (1) year of hospital clinical experience or demonstrated clinical efficiency.License(s)/Certification(s):Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse/ Registered Nurse in Iowa.Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.Multicultural sensitivity.Microsoft Office basic computer skills.Customer/patient focused.Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities. May drive a UPH vehicle, rental or own vehicle.Information about Jones Regional Medical Center - Anamosa, IA
Jones Regional Medical Center has been named 5th fastest growing hospital in the US by Modern Healthcare
OverviewAll private roomsThree major trauma rooms with an additional four exam roomsState-of-the-art equipment and lightingEasy navigation for patients to be evaluated and treated in the EDRadiology/laboratory services located next to ED for easy testing access5500+ volume Monthly24/7 RT, Lab, ER and RadiologyDaytime offerings - Therapy, Wound, Social Services, Counseling, RehabilitationGreat place to have a rural quality of life but have access to larger cities (30-minutes to Cedar Rapids and 45-minutes to Iowa City)http://www.unitypoint.org/anamosa/default.aspxChoose Jones CountyJones County, located in the heart of Eastern Iowa along Highway 151, is central to major U.S. markets. Within five hours of Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Madison, and Omaha with easy access to the crossroads of America, Interstates 80 and 35.Living in Jones CountyEasy highway access to major shopping/entertainment in Cedar RapidsJust 45 minutes from Iowa CityGrowing trail system for walking and bikingMuseums including the National Motorcycle Museum and the Anamosa State Penitentiary MuseumState and local parks for camping and recreationTwo new aqua parksNumerous golf coursesHome of the Jones County Fair the 3rd largest county fair in the state of Iowa.
Description of Position:Provide a snapshot or the principal purpose or focus of the position, consisting of no more than three to five sentences. This summary should provide enough information to differentiate the major function and activities of the position from those of other positions.As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients and their families. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health with in the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers.Responsibilities:Essential Functions/Responsibilities:Essential functions are the duties and responsibilities that are essential to the position (not a task list). Do not include if less than 5% of work time is spent on this duty. Be specific without giving explicit instructions on how to perform the task. Do not include duties that are to be performed in the future. Duties should be action oriented and avoid vague or general statements.% of Time(annually)Clinical Excellence/Patient CareAssesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patients care.Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, 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 providers and hold them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care.Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments, and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
50%Development & Patient EducationContinues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patients 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.
40%Basic UPH Performance CriteriaDemonstrates 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, DIA, 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.
10%Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.Demonstration of UPH Values and Standards of BehaviorsConsistently demonstrates UnityPoint Healths values in the performance of job duties and responsibilitiesFoster Unity:Leverage the skills and abilities of each person to enable great teams.Collaborate across departments, facilities, business units and regions.Seek to understand and are open to diverse thoughts and perspectives.Own The Moment:Connect with each person treating them with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respectEnthusiastically engage in our work.Accountable for our individual actions and our team performance.Responsible for solving problems regardless of the origin.Champion Excellence:Commit to the best outcomes and highest quality.Have a relentless focus on exceeding expectations.Believe in sharing our results, learning from our mistakes and celebrating our successes.Seize Opportunities:Embrace and promote innovation and transformation.Create partnerships that improve care delivery in our communities.Have the courage to challenge the status quo.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 programBSN degreeExperience:Prefer one (1) year of hospital clinical experience or demonstrated clinical efficiency.License(s)/Certification(s):Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse/ Registered Nurse in Iowa.Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.Multicultural sensitivity.Microsoft Office basic computer skills.Customer/patient focused.Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities. May drive a UPH vehicle, rental or own vehicle.Information about Jones Regional Medical Center - Anamosa, IA
Jones Regional Medical Center has been named 5th fastest growing hospital in the US by Modern Healthcare
OverviewAll private roomsThree major trauma rooms with an additional four exam roomsState-of-the-art equipment and lightingEasy navigation for patients to be evaluated and treated in the EDRadiology/laboratory services located next to ED for easy testing access5500+ volume Monthly24/7 RT, Lab, ER and RadiologyDaytime offerings - Therapy, Wound, Social Services, Counseling, RehabilitationGreat place to have a rural quality of life but have access to larger cities (30-minutes to Cedar Rapids and 45-minutes to Iowa City)http://www.unitypoint.org/anamosa/default.aspxChoose Jones CountyJones County, located in the heart of Eastern Iowa along Highway 151, is central to major U.S. markets. Within five hours of Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Madison, and Omaha with easy access to the crossroads of America, Interstates 80 and 35.Living in Jones CountyEasy highway access to major shopping/entertainment in Cedar RapidsJust 45 minutes from Iowa CityGrowing trail system for walking and bikingMuseums including the National Motorcycle Museum and the Anamosa State Penitentiary MuseumState and local parks for camping and recreationTwo new aqua parksNumerous golf coursesHome of the Jones County Fair the 3rd largest county fair in the state of Iowa.