Date Posted
November 19, 2025
Type
Full Time
Department
Human Resources
Location
Van Diest Medical Center
2350 Hospital Dr
Webster City, IA 50595, US
More Information
www.vandiestmc.org

Job Details

Come work with an award winning team! Thanks to the readers of The Daily Freeman-Journal, VDMC was named Best Place to Work in 2023 and 2024. Van Diest Medical Center has also been recognized as a 2025 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Chartis’ annual Top 100 award program recognizes outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®. This marks the second year for VDMC’s inclusion on the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals.  VDMC is one of only 12 hospitals in the state of Iowa to achieve this designation.  Nationwide, there are 1,366 critical access hospitals. Additionally, Van Diest Medical Center (VDMC) has also been named a 2024 Top Workplaces INDUSTRY winner. Top Workplaces Industry awards celebrate organizations that have built people-first workplace cultures within their sector. The award marks them as an employer of choice for those seeking employment in the industry. Details about how Van Diest Medical Center builds a great workplace culture are available at https://topworkplaces.com/company/van-diest-medical-center/

Effectively delivers care to the patient in the Specialty Clinic setting through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.  Works with physicians and advanced practice providers to care for outpatients. Acknowledges patient’s rights, maintains patient confidentiality at all times and follows HIPAA guidelines and regulations.

Essential functions:

  • Assists practitioner in safe, effective delivery of patient care.
  • Observes and assesses patient’s conditions and behavior; assures patient safety and stability.
  • Administers prescribed procedures, medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
  • Conducts and assesses medical and interval history interviews with patients.
  • Plans and documents patient care using appropriate documentation methods.
  • Provides education as needed to patient and family.
  • Communicates lab results and other follow up information to patient.
  • Reviews medical records for up-to-date immunizations, problem list and other required documentation.
  • Assists in processing referrals.
  • Assists in greeting, registering and scheduling patients to maintain orderly patient flow.
  • Uses computer system efficiently to access patient information, scheduling and communication.
  • Assists in policy review process by reviewing and revising department policies according to policy review schedule or as needed.
  • Participates in continuing education and completes all required competencies.
  • Collaborates with other members of the health care team.

This position is based at the Webster City Van Diest Medical Center location.

Works 72 hours (9 days @ 8 hours/day) per two week pay period.  

Wage commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits including Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS).

Requirements

Educational Experience Required:

Education – one of the following should apply.

  • Graduate of a state approved nursing program, and licensed to practice as Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa.
  • Graduate of a state approved nursing program, and licensed to practice as Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Iowa.

Other Qualifications:

  • Must speak, hear and understand the English language.
  • Basic medical terminology required.
  • Must have computer experience.
  • Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and public is required.
  • Knowledge of medical records documentation requirements.
  • Knowledge of medical instruments and supplies.
  • Knowledge of routine oral, rectal and injectable medications.
  • Current BLS certification required.

Must have a current BLS certificate or become re-certified upon hire.

Must be able to meet the physical requirements as outlined in the Job Requirements document. This position requires successful completion of a Physical Capacity Profile screening.

Contact Information

Apply at www.vandiestmc.org under the "Careers" link at the bottom of the page.

Call Human Resources at 515-832-7711 with any questions or for a copy of the full job description.

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