Acute Care RN - Medical Unit Registered Nurse

Employment Type : Part 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 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 nation's most prestigious award for nursing excellence.

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Find a Location Dubuque, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Dubuque ()

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, 2 - 12hr shifts per week

Day shift : 6 : 00 am - 6 : 30 pm; Night shift : 6 : 00 pm - 6 : 30 am

RNs work 12-hour shifts

Schedules are made every six weeks ongoing. Staff are encouraged to select preferred shifts for scheduling.

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!

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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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

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.

EOE including disability / veteran