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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Grundy Center, Iowa

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Grundy Ctr Grundy Co Hospital

FTE: 0.900000

Salary Range: $20.96-31.15

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Supporting the philosophy of the organization.

B. Ensuring that safety and sanitation standards are maintained in residents rooms and all work areas.

C. Preparing and administering medications as ordered by the physician in accordance with the facilitys policies and procedures.

D. Ordering prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment.

E. Participating in the orientation of new staff to the unit.

F. Making rounds with physicians, physicians assistants, and nurse practitioners.

G. Notifying the residents physician and/or next of kin when there is an incident involving the resident or a change in the residents condition.

H. Consulting with the residents physician in providing the residents cares, treatments, rehabilitation, et cetera

I. Administering professional services within the scope of nursing practice such as: catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings, packs, and irrigations as required.

J. Following organizational policies and procedures when providing nursing care. K. Obtaining sputum, urine, and other specimens for lab tests as ordered.

L. Monitoring seriously ill residents as necessary. M. Ensuring that personnel providing direct care to residents are providing such care in accordance with the residents care plan and wishes.

N. Receiving and transcribing physicians orders in accordance with the facilitys procedures.

O. Completing all necessary charting as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures.

Must possess, as a minimum, a nursing degree from an accredited college or university. Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a RN in Iowa. Current BLS certification, or willingness to obtain certification.

EOE M/F/V/D