Description

Ringgold County Hospital a seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our acute care team for night shifts.  The Med/Surg RN will provide high-quality nursing care to patients with diverse medical conditions in a rural hospital setting. This role requires strong clinical skills, adaptability, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Schedule

Scheduling flexibility options include Full-time, Part-time or PRN. 

• Night Shifts: Typical hours are 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, rotating weekends and holidays.

Full sign-on bonus available to FT hires only. 

Compensation

• $25,000 Sign-On Bonus with 2-year payout schedule 
• Night-shift Premium Rate Pay + Shift Differential

Full sign-on bonus available to FT hires only. 

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay, with night-shift premium pay and shift differential
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a community-oriented, patient-focused healthcare environment.
• Supportive team culture with ongoing training and professional development.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of employment (or eligibility for reciprocity).
• BLS/ACLS certification (required); additional certifications (e.g., PALS, TNCC) preferred.
• Previous experience in acute care or critical access hospital settings is highly desirable.
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently during night shifts while maintaining high standards of care

Essential Functions:

• Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating the patient's care plan in coordination with the physician.
• Provides total patient care.
• Provides patient/family or care giver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional and environmental health problems. 
• Supervises health care members (i.e., licensed practical nurses, nurse aides, EMT's) with patients.
• Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patient records.
• Utilizing the nursing process, plans and directs care of the emergency patient.
• Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, Ringgold County Hospital Policies, Nursing Standards and professional judgment.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance and use, i.e., IV Pumps, monitoring equipment, drainage/suction devices, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all patient/personnel information.
• Initiates emergency support measures, ACLS, protecting patient from injury.
• Works assigned shift/shifts, weekends and holidays, as scheduled.
• Assists with patient care duties/tasks, i.e., hygiene, ambulation, elimination, etc.
• Assists with clerical/ward clerk duties, i.e., answering phones and call lights, maintaining patient record)
• Maintains patient care supplies, equipment and environment.
• Provides orientation/education for staff, students and other hospital and community organizations as requested.
• Effectively assumes job responsibilities of ancillary support during absence.

Summary

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Coverage for medical, dental, and vision care.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) / Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• IPERS: a pension plan for public employees in Iowa.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs): Confidential counseling and referral services for work-life issues.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Assistance with education costs or professional certification.
• Professional Development: Access to training, conferences, or mentorship programs.
• Life Insurance: Provides a death benefit to beneficiaries.
• Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term coverage for illness or injury.
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance: Pays benefits in case of accidents resulting in death or disability.

Ringgold County Hospital

RCH is an affiliate of MercyOne.  Services provided by our 16-bed critical access hospital have expanded far beyond inpatient care. We now provide same-day outpatient surgeries, infusion therapy, cardiopulmonary rehab, physical therapy, sleep studies, medical imaging, and more.

The hospital also owns and operates the Ringgold County Ambulance Service and the Mount Ayr Medical Clinic. We also regularly host specialty outpatient clinics, so our patients have access to the specialist care they need, when and where they need it. We are continually adding new services and equipment as resources permit, so we can continue to serve as your partner in health.

Mount Ayr Medical Clinic is our rural health clinic located within Ringgold County Hospital.  The current facilities were built in 2009 and features modern, large, and spacious.  The physicians at Mount Ayr Medical Clinic treat patients of all ages between the hours of 7 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday.  The clinic also functions much like an urgent care facility, treating those without life-threatening symptoms but who require immediate medical attention.

Community

Mount Ayr is located near the Iowa - Missouri border and is the county seat of Ringgold County, Iowa. Surrounding communities include Diagonal, Kellerton, Tingley, Ellston, Beaconsfield, Redding, Delphos, Maloy, Sun Valley Lake, and Benton.

Ringgold County is a popular destination for hunters and anyone who enjoys the outdoors. Local parks, museums, and lakes provide a wide range of recreational opportunities. In the Mount Ayr area, you can fish, boat, cross-country ski, run trails, and more. The City of Mount Ayr welcomes you to explore the Lucky Lanes bowling alley, Princess Theater, Judge Lewis Park and its outdoor swimming pool, Mount Ayr Golf & Country Club, and several county parks. There are many shops and restaurants that appeal to a variety of tastes and interests located close to the town square business district.

To ensure compliance with our company policies and regulatory requirements. Successful completion of a drug and alcohol screen is a mandatory condition of employment.

Ringgold County Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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