Acute Care RN Surgical Registered Nurse
Dubuque, IA - USA
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 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.Dubuque located right on the Mississippi River is known for its historic charm and has a cost of living approximately 12% below the U.S. average. The Dubuque Community School District is highly regarded and the city offers private schools plus colleges like Loras College and Clarke University. Families enjoy cultural attractions such as the National Mississippi River Museum arts festivals and an abundance of parks and trails.
As the regions leading hospital MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center offers the only Level II NICU and the most comprehensive cardiology center in the tri-state area. It holds Magnet designation (fifth consecutive cycle) CMS 5-star quality rating and national recognition including Fortune/IBM Watsons 100 Top Hospitals. Its a Wellmark Blue Distinction Center for maternity and earns American Heart Association awards -- Stroke Gold Plus Mission: Lifeline NSTEMI and STEMI Gold. It recently celebrated 100 years of American Heart Association membership.
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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 schedule
Nurses have the ability for self-scheduling
208 hours annually including twelve (12) weekend shifts 2 holidays (1 winter/ 1 summer)
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 competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
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