Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse in our Med/Surg department!
The registered nurse plans and provides professional nursing care to the patient from admission to discharge. He/She coordinates care with other disciplines, consults with the family or significant others, and collaborates with the physician on the patient’s behalf. The RN assesses, implements, and evaluates nursing care. The RN is responsible for supervision of PCTs and Support Assistants. The medical surgical registered nurse provides care in a 23 private room unit. This unit cares for patients with a variety of medical and surgical diagnosis including but not limited to, congestive heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, pneumonia, diabetes, COPD, abdominal surgeries, total joint replacements, hospice, orthopedics, skilled rehabilitation and infusion care.
QUALIFICATIONS: Understands and is able to apply the nursing process while meeting established Nursing Standards. Must be able to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English. In addition, must be able to operate computer efficiently; skilled in meeting the growth and development needs of infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient groups; and must possess knowledge and understanding of cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation processes of these patient groups. Maintain BLS certification at health care provider level and ACLS, as well as Mandatory Reporting certification.
Shifts: Full Time Days
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating the patient’s care plan in coordination with the physician.
Provides patient/family or caregiver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional and environmental health problems.
Supervises health care members (i.e., patient care technicians, etc.) with patients.
Utilizes computer applications and communication technologies appropriate to the work setting to enter, retrieve and analyze information and to facilitate communication and education.
Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patients’ record.
Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center polices, nursing standards and professional judgement.
Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices). Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms whenever available to maximize patient safety.
Works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
EXPERIENCE: Nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred.
LICENSURE: Current license as a Registered Nurse from the State of Iowa required.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current Registered Nurse license from the State of Iowa
- BLS certification at healthcare provider level
- ACLS certification
- Mandatory Reporting certification
- Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English
- Ability to operate computer applications efficiently
- Knowledge of growth and development needs across lifespan (infant to geriatric)
- Ability to supervise patient care technicians and support assistants
- Nursing experience in a hospital setting
- Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled (12-hour day shift)
What We Do
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 131 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 125 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $20.2 billion with $1.2 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
