UnityPoint Health·Marshalltown, Iowa
The RN will assess patient needs, develop individualized care plans, and deliver high-quality surgical care using a holistic approach. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate documentation and delegating tasks to other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care. Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team. Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care. Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care. Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area. Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and hold them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care. Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments, and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
Education: Associates Degree in Nursing License(s)/Certification(s): Current license in the state of Iowa or meets criteria established by Iowa Board of Nursing.
Candidates must hold an Associate Degree in Nursing. A current nursing license in the state of Iowa or meeting the Iowa Board of Nursing criteria is required.
Market context
In Iowa, nursing roles often stay competitive because healthcare employers need candidates who are already in an accredited RN program and hold required certifications such as BLS for Healthcare Providers and Mandatory Reporter training. This role may appeal to applicants seeking a monthly stipend plus licensure and board fee reimbursement. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; confirm your enrollment status, certifications, and training before applying.
