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Get Access To All JobsWhy work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.
Job Summary:
Location: Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Address: 933 E Pierce St, Council Bluffs, IA
Work Schedule: 7pm to 7am w/Every Third Weekend (36 hours)
- 2 yrs.+ critical care experience required.
Accountable for the delivery of quality care to patients and families according to the individualized needs of the patient.
Ask your recruiter/hiring manager about the following incentives that may be available for this position:
- Shift differentials & other financial incentives
- Tuition assistance
- Academic sponsorship with Methodist College
- Free parking
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions
- Provides appropriate care specific to the age and population of the customer/patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.
-
Demonstrates ability to identify opportunities for and give individualized customer service/patient care according to customer/patient needs and culture.
-
Performs an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the assigned patient's ongoing nursing care needs.
- Includes data from the patient/significant other(s) in the assessment as appropriate.
- Prioritizes data collection according to patient's immediate needs.
-
Uses assessment findings in discharge planning.
-
Develops/reviews/revises and individualizes the plan of care to address the patient's nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes.
- Collaborates with physicians and other clinical disciplines as appropriate.
- Provides teaching specific to the patient's health care problem.
-
Care plan reflects continuing care needs and/or referrals for discharge/transfer.
-
Implements interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Is familiar with, and follows, nursing protocols and standards of care for their unit.
- Uses current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature.
-
Administers medication without error and utilizes critical thinking regarding medication effects on patient.
-
Evaluates patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome.
- Monitors outcomes and documents patient response to interventions.
- Evaluates the patient's capabilities and/or limitations related to nursing and medical interventions.
- Continually monitors the patient and/or significant other(s) ability to manage care needs after dismissal.
- Gives a complete verbal or written change of shift report to the oncoming care provider. Includes current care requirements, to include SBAR content, and is familiar with the overall plan of care.
-
Recognizes and addresses patient and family capabilities and limitations (physical and mental).
-
Performs technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety (autonomy).
- Able to competently perform technical skills independently.
- Is accountable to learn new skills and equipment within areas' specifications and time frame.
- Demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information and policy and procedure manuals.
- Follows appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies.
- Charges accurately for use of supplies and equipment according to policy.
-
Maintains competence in area of experience.
-
Maintains a professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, interactions to achieve organization's mission.
- Participates in meetings and/or committees as needed to assist in decisions effecting area/unit or organization.
-
Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.
-
Initiates action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or hospital employees (e.g., falls, needle sticks, patient concerns).
- Completes appropriate report form for any risk (e.g., incident report, patient concern report, maintenance request).
- Works within the scope of practice as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
- Observe appropriate precautions when administering hazardous medications or handling excreta from patients who have received hazardous medications.
-
Follows infection control guidelines and practices.
-
Reviews, delegates and evaluates plans for appropriate utilization of staff at all levels of practice in accordance with the provision of the state's Nurse Practice Act and the Professional Standards of Practice.
- Right task (within the scope of practice, according to the job description, based on the desired outcome, task routine, non-complex, low risk and predictable outcome).
- Right person (assess competency by: certification/licensure, job description, skills checklist, demonstrated skill).
- Right communication (clear, concise, correct, complete).
- Right feedback: the Reciprocal Process (ask teammates' input first, recognize effort, get teammates' solution to problem, check off points).
Schedule:
7pm to 7am w/Every Third Weekend (36 hours)
Job Requirements
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
- NIH Stroke Scale training required at hire or within 6 months of hire.
- Successful completion of Telemetry Cardiac Rhythm Course.
- Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
Experience
- No experience necessary.
License/Certifications
- Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.
- Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
- Preferred: core certification related to area of specialty from National Certification Corporation (NCC) within 1 year of eligibility.
- Maintain American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). ACLS certification required within one year of employment.
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
- Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system.
Physical Requirements
Weight Demands
- Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
Physical Activity
- Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
- Climbing
- Crawling
- Kneeling
- Sitting
- Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
- Balancing
- Carrying
- Crouching
- Distinguish colors
- Keyboarding/typing
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Repetitive Motions
- Stooping/bending
- Twisting
- Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
- Grasping
- Hearing
- Reaching
- Seeing/Visual
- Speaking/talking
- Standing
- Walking
Job Hazards
- Not Related:
- Electrical Shock/Static
- Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
- Rare (1-33%):
- Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-Ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
- Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) - NICU only
- Occasionally (34%-66%):
- Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
- Equipment/Machinery/Tools
- Explosives (pressurized gas)
- Hazardous Drugs (exposure risks, personal protective equipment required)
- Frequent (67%-100%):
- Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
- Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
- Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
About Methodist:
Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.
Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.
Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.
Job Summary:
Location: Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Address: 933 E Pierce St, Council Bluffs, IA
Work Schedule: 7pm to 7am w/Every Third Weekend (36 hours)
- 2 yrs.+ critical care experience required.
Accountable for the delivery of quality care to patients and families according to the individualized needs of the patient.
Ask your recruiter/hiring manager about the following incentives that may be available for this position:
- Shift differentials & other financial incentives
- Tuition assistance
- Academic sponsorship with Methodist College
- Free parking
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions
- Provides appropriate care specific to the age and population of the customer/patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.
-
Demonstrates ability to identify opportunities for and give individualized customer service/patient care according to customer/patient needs and culture.
-
Performs an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the assigned patient's ongoing nursing care needs.
- Includes data from the patient/significant other(s) in the assessment as appropriate.
- Prioritizes data collection according to patient's immediate needs.
-
Uses assessment findings in discharge planning.
-
Develops/reviews/revises and individualizes the plan of care to address the patient's nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes.
- Collaborates with physicians and other clinical disciplines as appropriate.
- Provides teaching specific to the patient's health care problem.
-
Care plan reflects continuing care needs and/or referrals for discharge/transfer.
-
Implements interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Is familiar with, and follows, nursing protocols and standards of care for their unit.
- Uses current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature.
-
Administers medication without error and utilizes critical thinking regarding medication effects on patient.
-
Evaluates patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome.
- Monitors outcomes and documents patient response to interventions.
- Evaluates the patient's capabilities and/or limitations related to nursing and medical interventions.
- Continually monitors the patient and/or significant other(s) ability to manage care needs after dismissal.
- Gives a complete verbal or written change of shift report to the oncoming care provider. Includes current care requirements, to include SBAR content, and is familiar with the overall plan of care.
-
Recognizes and addresses patient and family capabilities and limitations (physical and mental).
-
Performs technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety (autonomy).
- Able to competently perform technical skills independently.
- Is accountable to learn new skills and equipment within areas' specifications and time frame.
- Demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information and policy and procedure manuals.
- Follows appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies.
- Charges accurately for use of supplies and equipment according to policy.
-
Maintains competence in area of experience.
-
Maintains a professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, interactions to achieve organization's mission.
- Participates in meetings and/or committees as needed to assist in decisions effecting area/unit or organization.
-
Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.
-
Initiates action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or hospital employees (e.g., falls, needle sticks, patient concerns).
- Completes appropriate report form for any risk (e.g., incident report, patient concern report, maintenance request).
- Works within the scope of practice as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
- Observe appropriate precautions when administering hazardous medications or handling excreta from patients who have received hazardous medications.
-
Follows infection control guidelines and practices.
-
Reviews, delegates and evaluates plans for appropriate utilization of staff at all levels of practice in accordance with the provision of the state's Nurse Practice Act and the Professional Standards of Practice.
- Right task (within the scope of practice, according to the job description, based on the desired outcome, task routine, non-complex, low risk and predictable outcome).
- Right person (assess competency by: certification/licensure, job description, skills checklist, demonstrated skill).
- Right communication (clear, concise, correct, complete).
- Right feedback: the Reciprocal Process (ask teammates' input first, recognize effort, get teammates' solution to problem, check off points).
Schedule:
7pm to 7am w/Every Third Weekend (36 hours)
Job Requirements
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
- NIH Stroke Scale training required at hire or within 6 months of hire.
- Successful completion of Telemetry Cardiac Rhythm Course.
- Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
Experience
- No experience necessary.
License/Certifications
- Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.
- Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
- Preferred: core certification related to area of specialty from National Certification Corporation (NCC) within 1 year of eligibility.
- Maintain American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). ACLS certification required within one year of employment.
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
- Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system.
Physical Requirements
Weight Demands
- Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
Physical Activity
- Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
- Climbing
- Crawling
- Kneeling
- Sitting
- Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
- Balancing
- Carrying
- Crouching
- Distinguish colors
- Keyboarding/typing
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Repetitive Motions
- Stooping/bending
- Twisting
- Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
- Grasping
- Hearing
- Reaching
- Seeing/Visual
- Speaking/talking
- Standing
- Walking
Job Hazards
- Not Related:
- Electrical Shock/Static
- Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
- Rare (1-33%):
- Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-Ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
- Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) - NICU only
- Occasionally (34%-66%):
- Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
- Equipment/Machinery/Tools
- Explosives (pressurized gas)
- Hazardous Drugs (exposure risks, personal protective equipment required)
- Frequent (67%-100%):
- Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
- Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
- Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
About Methodist:
Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.
Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.
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Search Critical Care Registered Nurse Jobs in IowaCritical Care Registered Nurse Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for critical care registered nurses in Iowa?
The largest sponsors of critical care RN positions in Iowa are UnityPoint Health, MercyOne Health Network, and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Regional systems including Genesis Health System in Davenport and Iowa Specialty Hospital also have documented sponsorship history. These employers file H-1B visa and permanent residence petitions for qualifying nurses and typically require active Iowa RN licensure before sponsorship begins.
Which visa types realistically apply to critical care registered nurse roles in Iowa?
The most common pathways are H-1B, TN visa (for Canadian and Mexican citizens, since registered nurse is a USMCA-listed profession), and EB-3 employment-based green cards. J-1 visa exchange visitor status is also used by some hospital systems through designated sponsor organizations. F-1 OPT can bridge recent nursing graduates, though the clinical nature of critical care roles means work authorization must be active before patient contact begins.
How to find critical care registered nurse visa sponsorship jobs in Iowa?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find critical care registered nurse positions in Iowa where employers have verified visa sponsorship history. You can search by role and state to surface ICU and critical care openings at Iowa health systems that have actively filed for sponsored nurses. This saves significant time compared to manually screening postings that may not disclose sponsorship availability upfront.
Which cities in Iowa have the most critical care registered nurse sponsorship jobs?
Des Moines has the highest concentration, driven by UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center and MercyOne Des Moines. Iowa City is a strong second given the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, a major academic medical center with Level 1 trauma and specialized ICU units. Cedar Rapids and Davenport each have regional medical centers with consistent demand for internationally trained critical care RNs.
Are there state-specific considerations for critical care RNs seeking sponsorship in Iowa?
Iowa requires RNs to hold an active Iowa nursing license or a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) license from a compact member state before beginning clinical work. Iowa participates in the NLC, so nurses licensed in another compact state can practice without obtaining a separate Iowa license. International nurses educated outside the U.S. typically need CGFNS credential verification and must pass NCLEX before an Iowa employer can begin the sponsorship process.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored critical care registered nurse jobs in Iowa?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.