Acute Care RN-Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Trinity Health

19h•Onsite

About The Position

At MercyOne, health care focuses on improving the health of communities, both when sick and for wellness. DeWitt, Iowa, is a growing and welcoming community blending small-town charm with modern amenities, known for civic pride, festivals, family-friendly events, parks, trails, and a strong focus on education. MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center is a 13-bed, not-for-profit critical access hospital serving DeWitt and surrounding communities since 1952. It is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a two-time Pathway to Excellence-designated facility, offering 24/7 emergency care, ambulance services, cardiac rehabilitation, physical therapy, breast health, and gastroenterology services. 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. This role involves utilizing evidence-based practice and critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate outcome-based care. The Acute Care RN manages a diverse patient population, including post-operative, medical, telemetry, and neurologic patients, and supervises care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and other nursing team members. The position also facilitates communication with physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members, adhering to MercyOne’s performance expectations and upholding the Mission, Vision, and Values.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing required
Registered Nurse in 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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Responsibilities

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.