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Job Location:
Dyersville, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Part timeShift:
Rotating ShiftDescription:
At MercyOne health care is more than just a doctors visit or a place to go when youre 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 Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit home health care orthopedics retail pharmacies palliative care and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home.
In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet hospital four consecutive times - the nations most prestigious award for nursing excellence.
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 MercyOnes 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 Healths 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:
PRN status
RNs work 12-hour shifts
Day shift: 6:00 am 6:30 pm Night shift: 6:00 pm 6:30 am
This unit self-schedules. Schedules are 6-week bocks
Minimum RN 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
Minimum LPN Qualifications:
The Licensed Practical Nurse must hold an active license to practice nursing in the state of Iowa.
Graduation from an approved program for practical nurses is required.
The Licensed Practical Nurse must maintain continuing education units per the state licensure requirements and continuously seek opportunities to enhance his or her own professional nursing practice.
Membership in an appropriate professional nursing organization is recommended.
Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) will be required within 30 days of hire and every 2 years thereafter.
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.
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Data Analytics
- Analytical
- Agile
- Requirement Gathering
- Strategic thinking
- Visio
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Market Research
- UML
- Cross Functional Teams
About Company
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 ... View more
