What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Inpatient position at Cass Health?
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Education and Experience Requirements
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EDUCATION:
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Required:
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Associates degree in Nursing
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Preferred:
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
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Required:
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Valid Iowa Nursing license or from a reciprocating state
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BLS
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ACLS, PALS, & NRP completed within 1 year of hire
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Preferred:
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TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
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Required:
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Preferred:
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1-2 years medical/surgical, behavioral health experience
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Essential Job Functions
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Nursing Process—assesses and evaluates the patient’s physical, psychological, social and environmental status considering age and cultural aspects. Develops and implements nursing plan of care and services.
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Focuses on patient safety as evidenced by: Coordinating and carrying out nursing care according to unit policies and procedures; administering medications, treatments and procedures as ordered by the physician and consistent with the individualized plan of care; being mindful of infection control principles by practicing appropriate hand washing before and after patient contact and appropriately isolating patients with communicable disease.
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Maintains flexibility as census/acuity and staffing changes; Accepts assignments to other areas as requested by supervisor. Supports fellow team members by periodically assessing team members’ work load and providing assistance as needed.
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Maintains responsibility for managing assigned patients and assures patients’ needs are met, including delegation of care based upon patient conditions and departmental needs.
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Collaborates with the patient, family, physician, and other health care team members to provide comprehensive (all encompassing), compassionate, and supportive care. Assure appropriate follow up to patient, family, physician, and other health care team members’ needs.
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Providing patients and family with education regarding their disease process, medications, treatment and plan of care in language that they understand. Validating effectiveness utilizing teach-back methods.
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Provides outstanding customer service to all patients, families, visitors, and team members, as evidenced by use of AIDET, hourly rounding, bedside report, prompt response to call lights and patient needs and other Studer principles.
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Maintain and grow nursing skills by attending all required/mandatory educational offerings, completing all assigned competencies in a timely manner. Maintains BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP & Mandt. Strives to work toward certification in inpatient services or advanced degree (BSN, MSN).
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Assists with orientation and skill growth of new staff/students by providing positive support, a positive learning environment, and serving as a preceptor/resource.
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Documents the delivery of care in a concise, accurate and timely manner into the EHR. Adheres to new/changing documentation requirements by participating in trainings, assisting with chart audits, and seeking assistance when needed.
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Participates as a member of a supportive and collaborative team. Delegates appropriately and oversees care delivered by team members. Maintains positive lines of communication with team members by addressing concerns directly with persons involved when they happen in a constructive, non-confrontational manner, eliminating gossip, and treating others with respect.
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Performs all other duties as assigned.
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About Cass Health
Cass Health is a thriving, independent rural health system in southwest Iowa. We proudly serve over 40,000 unique patients each year and support more than 150,000 outpatient encounters across our hospital and four rural health clinics. Our team includes nearly 500 employees, more than 80 providers, and over 100 volunteers—making us the largest employer in Cass County and one of the largest Critical Access Hospitals in Iowa.
We’ve earned consistent recognition for excellence:
Top 100 Critical Access Hospital every year since 2017 Top 20 Critical Access Hospital every year since 2021 Top Iowa Workplace for over a decade HFMA MAP Award Winner for Revenue Cycle Performance (2021)We offer services ranging from primary care to surgical specialties, bariatrics, OB/GYN, orthopedics, oncology, ENT, and more. Cass Health also operates a full-service eye care center and is a leader in regional maternal health outreach.
Cass Health Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our team members. This includes medical and dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. Employees will participate in the Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) and can participate in a 403(b) retirement plan. We also provide generous paid time off, short-term disability benefits, and support for continuing education through tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.