PCU RN - Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Employment Type : Full time

Shift : 12 Hour Day Shift

Description :

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. With approximately 50,000 patient admissions every year, MercyOne Clinton operates 249 licensed beds. In addition to a wide range of traditional hospital services, MercyOne Clinton provides a continuum of care with specialized services in wound care, radiation oncology, dialysis, imaging, sleep disorders, therapy services, and skilled care. MercyOne Clinton has a staff of more than 800 employees, making it one of the community’s largest employers.

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Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a RN!

As a Registered Nurse at MercyOne, you will provide and direct safe, effective, and culturally competent care for patients with acute medical and surgical conditions. Through evidence-based practice, utilizes critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate outcome-based care. The Acute Care RN manages a diverse patient population with varying levels of acuity, including post-operative, medical, telemetry, and neurologic patients. Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and other nursing team members. Facilitates communication with physicians, patients and families, and interdisciplinary team members. Adheres to MercyOne’s performance expectations and upholds the Mission, Vision, and Values of MercyOne.

Essential Functions :

Conducts assessment

Identifies patient problems and develops plan of care

Implements outcome / goal - based plan of care

Evaluates patient progress and revises the outcome / goal - based plan as needed

Communicates relevant clinical information to the team to optimize patient outcomes / goals

Demonstrates clinical competence

Manages telemetry and cardiac monitoring when applicable

Provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients served on his / her assigned unit

Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Schedule :

Day Shift, .9 FTE (36 hours per week)

RNs work 12-hour shifts

Day shift : 7 : 00 am – 7 : 30 pm, Night shift : 7 : 00 pm – 7 : 30 am

Rotating weekends / holidays

Minimum Qualifications :

Associate degree in nursing required

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Possession of a current or compact state licensure as a Registered Nurse issued / defined by the State of Iowa

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required

American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required only if the unit has telemetry monitoring capabilities

Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and / or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy c ompetitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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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.