RN-Medical Unit - Full Time - Days

Employment Type : Full time

Shift : 12 Hour Day Shift

Description :

Shift : Days, 7 : 30a-7p,

36 hrs weekly

Weekend / Holiday Rotation

Position Purpose :

This Registered Nurse (RN) accepts the responsibility and accountability for the delivery of patient care with the multidisciplinary team while using the nursing process and maintainin g professional nursing standards.

Description :

This Registered Nurse (RN) accepts the responsibility and accountability for the delivery of patient care  maintaining professional nursing standards and (but not limited to) :

Assesses and evaluates the patient’s physical, psychosocial, environmental, spiritual, social and education needs and documents patient / family responses to nursing interventions while working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient care outcomes. (Adherence to policy, Problem Solving, Teamwork)

Develops and implements patient’s plan of care, including the discharge plan, based on standards of nursing practice, health center policy, and patient / family needs using clinical / critical thinking skills. Reviews and updates the plan of care based on changes in patient’s condition. (Problem identification, Problem solving)

Guides and directs patient care activities for the above-indicated population, by utilizing clinical / critical thinking skills and evidence-based practice. (Problem Solving, Problem Identification)

Provides daily direction and guidance to Licensed Practical Nurse and Nurse Assistant.

Provides, facilitates , and / or implements learning opportunities to meet the educational needs of patient / family by assessing the learning needs and formulating and initiating a teaching plan to meet those needs.

Minimum Qualifications :

Current RN licensure in the state of Iowa or qualified multi-state license required

Associate Degree in Nursing or graduate from an accredited RN program required . Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred .

Previous experience in acute care preferred.

Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status .

Mandatory Reporting : Child and Dependent Adult Abuse requirement within 6 months of hire and renews this requirement every 5 years

Completes Cardiac Dysrhythmias and Management class or equivalent within 3 months of hire, and annual skill validation for Cardiac Dysrhythmias.

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes :

Wellness programs

Education reimbursement

Personalized health insurance plans (including dental and vision)

PTO

Long- and short-term leave

Retirement planning

Life insurance coverage

Ministry / Facility Information :

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties. MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.

With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.

MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity .

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.