OB RN & M/S Float - 12hr day shift - Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital - West Union, IA (Critical Access Facility) Contract Length: 13 weeksStart Date: ASAPGuaranteed Hours Per Week: 36 hoursPrimary Location: Gundersen Palmer - West Union, IA (Critical Access Facility) Shift
12 hr days (5a-5p)Weekend/Holiday: Every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation Float
Critical Access Hospital. Must be able to float between MS and OB. Would float to M/S if OB is closed to be helping hands.
On Call/Call Back
Would only be on call if agreeable to do so due to low census. Call back would only occur in an emergency situation. Required Certifications upon submittal: Mandatory - IA RN, AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, NRP, minimum of Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring.
Minimum
2+ years in specialty area. Previous experience working in Critical Access Hospital is beneficial. Charting Experience Required: Electronic Medical Record EPIC experience beneficialRequired Skillset: Ability to work independently in Labor & Delivery, Post-partum, and Med/Surg.
Ability to work in charge nurse capacity as back-up. Previous charge experience is required Unit Information (Bed size, Case type, Patient ratio): 25 bed Critical Access Hospital. Med/Surg 20 beds, OB 4 LDRP, 1 post-partum/c-section prep.
Average Daily Census: Med/Surg 8 - 10 , majority are skilled care level, OB average 85 90 deliveries per year. Nurse to Patient Ratio: OB (Low risk) 1:1 active labor, 1:2 for early labor, post-partum (couplets) up to 1:3 (1:3 is a rare occurrence), Med/Surg up to 1:5 typical is 1:3-4CNAs work both shiftsHard worker, Resilient and Manages Change well, Social candidates. Willing to assist/train less experienced nurses.
Assertive and confident in skills. Team player. Scrub colors: OB Scrubs are provided by the hospital.
Staff choice for Med/Surg.** Will try to accommodate Blocked Scheduling, but cannot guarantee all weeks will be blocked. GSA is not guaranteed orientation week. Traveler is guaranteed set hours per week, except during holidays where unit is closed.
Billing: Monday - Sunday8hr unbillable orientation **candidate must start medical portion of compliance within 48 hours of accepted offer, or 24 hours for a quick startA Critical Access Hospital (CAH) is a designated type of hospital, typically in rural areas, that offers a limited range of inpatient and outpatient services, including 24/7 emergency care. These facilities are designed to provide essential healthcare to rural communities while ensuring access to essential services.
