Job Description
Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse, *FLEX* - Ottumwa, IA - Full Time at Good Samaritan Society summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) at Good Samaritan Society is responsible for delivering individualized nursing care to residents, collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive healthcare. This role involves assessment, diagnosis, and planning of care while adhering to nursing standards and the Nurse Practice Act. The RN may also serve as a charge nurse, delegating tasks to assistive personnel and ensuring safe administration of care.
Careers With Purpose Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment. Facility: GSS IA Ottumwa
Location: Ottumwa, IA
Address: 2035 Chester Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Flex
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: RN $32.00 / LPN $24.00 - RN $48.00 / LPN $36.00
Pay Info: Up to $15,000 Sign On Bonus
Job Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to residents. Collaborates with resident and family, other inter-disciplinary colleagues, including providers, to plan, implement and evaluate care. Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting. Cares for residents in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, and treatment. Responsible for the coordination of care, resident assessment, resident education and various other nursing interventions.
May serve as charge nurse and delegate appropriate tasks to license and unlicensed assistive personnel that are within the job descriptions, skills, resident care needs, and the competence level of the delegate. Provides adequate assistance and support to delegates to ensure safe, reliable administration of resident care and resolution of care and service concerns. Functions within the scopes and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.
Qualifications Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred.
Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Benefits The Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .
The Good Samaritan Society is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
The Good Samaritan Society has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0163010
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No
Keywords:
Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, nursing care, healthcare, senior services, patient assessment, collaboration, nursing standards, flexible schedule, Christian environment
Job Tags
Full time, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Shift work,