Location: Waterloo, IA

Would be required to float to all acute care at Waterloo and Cedar Falls Medical Centers.

Shift: Night: 7p7a, 13 Weeks contract

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description:

As a Medical-Surgical Nurse, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive nursing care to patients in the medical-surgical units. Your duties will encompass a broad spectrum of tasks to ensure high-quality patient care, safety, and satisfaction.

Specialized Orthopedic and Neurologic care are provided on this 20-bed unit acute care unit. Our patients can be post-surgical or neuro medical. We focus on pain control, ambulation and preparing our patients for discharge.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Patient Assessment and Care:
   
   
   
   • Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical history, vital signs, and medication review.
   
   
   
   
   
   • Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
   
   
   
   
   
   • Administer medications, monitor, and document treatment progress and patient response.
   
   
   
   
   
   • Our patients can be post-surgical or neuro medical. We focus on pain control, ambulation and preparing our patients for discharge.
   
   
   
   





2. Medical-Surgical Procedures:
   
   
   
   • Assist physicians with examinations, procedures, and surgeries.
   
   
   
   
   
   • Prepare patients for surgery and coordinate post-operative care.
   
   
   
   
   
   • Perform wound care and other necessary medical-surgical nursing interventions.
   
   
   
   





3. Education and Communication:
   
   
   
   • Educate patients and their families on disease processes, medical-surgical procedures, and other aspects of therapeutic regimens.
   
   
   
   
   
   • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the understanding of medical conditions and treatment plans.
   
   
   
   





4. Technology and Documentation:
   
   
   
   • Utilize various medical technologies to enhance patient care and monitor conditions.
   
   
   
   
   
   • Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of patient information.
   
   
   
   





5. Professional Development:
   
   
   
   • Engage in continuing education and professional development opportunities to maintain current knowledge and competencies in medical-surgical nursing.
   
   
   
   
   
   • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nursing practices and healthcare outcomes.
   
   
   
   





6. Team Collaboration:
   
   
   
   • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to medical-surgical patients.
   
   
   
   
   
   • Provide supervision and guidance to nursing staff, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
   
   
   
   





7. Compliance and Regulation Adherence:
   
   
   
   • Adhere to established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards to ensure compliance and optimal patient care.
   
   
   
   

This position requires a compassionate, detail-oriented individual with excellent communication and critical thinking skills. You will need a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) and a valid state Registered Nurse (RN) license. Prior experience in a medical-surgical setting and additional certifications in medical-surgical nursing are highly desirable.

Job Requirements:

1. Education and Experience:
   
   
   
   • Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
   
   
   
   
   
   • Must have 2 years of recent Med/surg experience.
   
   
   
   





2. Certifications:
   
   
   
   • Current and Valid State RN License required
   
   
   
   
   
   • BLS and ACLS Certification required.
   
   
   
   





3. Other requirements:
   
   
   
   • Would be required to float to all acute care at Waterloo and Cedar Falls Medical Centers
   
   
   
   
   
   • Fully vaccinated for COVID-19