Overview

For more than 50 years the mission of CHI Health Missouri Valley has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Harrison County in Iowa. As a community hospital its ongoing commitment is to keep residents in good health. Through the years CHI Health Missouri Valley has strived to improve the health status of southwest Iowa residents – children teens adults senior citizens friends and neighbors. CHI Health Missouri Valley is proud to offer health care services – close to home – within this community.

Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Practitioner, RN or LPN, participates in the nursing process which includes: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate. The nursing process is an ongoing process that can end at any stage.

Assessment - Contributes to the assessment of the health status of the healthcare consumer.

Plan – Contributes to the plan of care through observation, data collection and communication of findings to the appropriate member of the multidisciplinary team.

Implement – Provides basic patient care activities based on the plan of care and as delegated.

Evaluate – Contributes to the evaluation of the healthcare consumer by observing responses to interventions and communicating findings to the appropriate member of the multidisciplinary team.

Documents cares provided in the healthcare consumer’s record.

Demonstrates personal and professional responsibility for ongoing development, practice, and education. Maintains a safe work environment. Fosters a collaborative environment in support of the nursing profession

Performs clerical functions to include by not limited to- filing, maintaining patient logs, generating reports, records and scheduling patient appointments.

Sets priorities for response and communicates with appropriate personnel.

Responds appropriately in emergency situations as support for clinical staff.

Qualifications

Required:

Active certification as a Nurse Assistant on the Iowa Nurse Aide Registry.

Basic Life Support. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications – American Heart Association: Basic Life Support.

Pay Range

$16.26 - $22.97 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.