Registered Nurse Med Surg

Employment Type : Full time

Shift : Day Shift

Description :

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 ; s killed in meeting the growth and development needs of infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient groups ; and must p ossess knowledge and understanding of cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation processes of these patient groups.  Maintain B LS certificatio n at health care provider level and ACLS, as well as Mandatory Reporting certification .

Shifts : Multiple Shifts to choose from!

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 .

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

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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.