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Osage, IA, USA | Med/Surg | Hourly | 30.54 per hour , increases with experience | Full Time

Who We Are:

Mitchell County Regional Health Center is in Osage, Iowa located in Mitchell County, which has a population of 10,600 people. MCRHC is a 25-bed critical access hospital, including a Level 4 Trauma Center Emergency Room seeing 3,200 visits annually. The Surgical Services department performs over 1,300 procedures annually, including specialties General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, Ophthalmology, Pain management, and Podiatry.

We are proud to share our strong tradition of excellence, progress and solid economic performance. Founded more than 75 years ago as a community hospital, today we operate three clinics, 24/7 emergency services, inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical services. We have invested millions in facility upgrades just in the last few years. With more than 225 employees and average tenure of eight years, our growth continues with multiple expansion projects currently underway. We are an affiliate of MercyOne.

Come practice in a family-oriented, patient focused organization where your skills and knowledge are appreciated and valued!

About The Job:

Accepts responsibility and accountability for the delivery of care through the use of the nursing process ensuring safety, quality, and continuity of care is maintained. Provides nursing care for medical and surgical patients as assigned, while maintaining professional nursing standards. Directs and guides patient teaching and ancillary personnel to include exercising independent judgment in directing the work of others. Position works closely with various therapies, such as RT, PT, ST, and OT to provide multidisciplinary care to patients. Works collaboratively with the MCRHC Provider team to ensure optimal care is delivered. Position also floats to Emergency Room and Outpatient Treatment Center with experience, as directed by Acute Care Nursing Director. This is the hottest posting west of the Mississippi!

The Position: 0.9 FTE 72 hours per pay period.

Pay: Starts at $30.54 for ADN and $31.54 for BSN, both increase with experience. $3.50 for shift differential

Shift: Sunday-Saturday, Weekend, and Holidays. From 7:00pm - 7:00am. 3 12-hour shifts/week and every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation.

Position Qualifications:

+ Education:

+ Graduate of an accredited program in professional nursing.

+ Current RN licensure in the State of Iowa.

+ Experience:

+ Previous experience in a health care setting is preferred.

+ Special Skills & Aptitudes:

+ Maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider.

+ ER - ACLS, TNCC, and PALS required

+ Med/Surg/OTC - ACLS and PALS required

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Demonstrates knowledge and support for the principles of customer relations in daily activities with others.

+ Demonstrates nursing competency to provide care within the assigned unit to the population described in the scope of care.

+ Must have basic computer skills.

+ Completion of a telemetry course within one year of hire.

+ Must be able to obtain Mandatory reporting for both dependent and child abuse

What We Give:

+ Paid Time Off

+ Competitive starting wage

+ Student Loan Assistance program available

+ Health, Dental and Life Insurance

+ State of Iowa Pension Plan (IPERS)

+ Flex Spending Accounts

+ Free use of on-site gym

+ Cafeteria Discounts

+ Optometry and Orthotic Discounts

+ Professional Development Opportunities

The Legal Items:

Reference Checks-Pre-Offer

Post offer drug screen is required.

Background Check-Post Offer Acceptance

Pre-Employment Screening Post offer acceptance

MCRHC is an equal opportunity employer.

Verification of required vaccinations at offer acceptance. MMR, Tetanus and Varicella.