Acute Care RN-Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Trinity Health•Davenport, IA

About The Position

MercyOne is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide and direct safe, effective, and culturally competent care for patients with acute medical and surgical conditions. Using evidence-based practice and critical thinking, the nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates outcome-based care for a diverse patient population with varying acuity, including post-operative, medical, telemetry, and neurologic patients. The nurse supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and other nursing team members, and facilitates communication with physicians, patients and families, and interdisciplinary team members. The role also upholds MercyOne’s Mission, Vision, Values, and performance expectations. The position is scheduled for 0.9 FTE, 36 hours per week, on 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Rotating weekends and holidays are required. RNs work 12-hour shifts. MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region in the Quad Cities and surrounding Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois communities. The organization describes itself as a two-time national Top 15 Health System and recognized in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing.
Current Registered Nurse license in Iowa or Illinois at the time of hire; obtain a secondary RN license for the other state within 12 months of hire.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification if the unit has telemetry monitoring capabilities.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three months of hire.
High language ability, intermediate-to-high math ability, and high critical-thinking ability.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., rotating weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Conduct an initial assessment of new admissions within 30 minutes of arrival and complete all areas of the admission assessment database within 24 hours.
Identify patient problems, incorporate relevant medical history, establish outcome- or goal-based plans of care, determine nursing interventions, and prioritize patient care needs and activities.
Identify appropriate referrals and patient education needs, and collaborate with other health care disciplines to plan interventions and outcomes.
Assign, coordinate, organize, and prioritize care based on patient acuity and team members’ skills; delegate tasks appropriately.
Implement plans of care, including procedures, treatments, physician and nursing orders, education plans, and medications.
Coordinate care with case managers, social workers, and other disciplines; help patients and families secure appropriate post-discharge services; participate in discharge planning and document discharge instructions.
Reassess patients at appropriate intervals, including at least every 24 hours, and evaluate responses to interventions and revise plans of care as needed.
Communicate clinical information, patient progress, and changes in condition to physicians and other team members; maintain communication during shifts, handoffs, and transfers of care.
Document completely, comprehensively, legibly, and in accordance with policy.
Demonstrate clinical competence, follow patient care policies and procedures, ensure medication safety using the “5 Rights,” process physician orders according to policy, and demonstrate competency in required computer systems and applications.
Maintain communication with the manager or house supervisor and staffing office regarding admissions, unit needs, acuity, and significant events; complete assigned shift duties and resolve discrepancies.
Manage telemetry and cardiac monitoring when applicable, interpret cardiac rhythms, recognize arrhythmias and changes in condition, and provide appropriate interventions for cardiac events.
May assist with data collection and quality improvement initiatives, serve as a resource to other hospital services, participate in unit committees, and provide education to nursing staff as requested.
Provide age-appropriate care, collect and apply age-specific data, and use equipment and communicate in an age-appropriate manner.
Follow safety, infection control, colleague health, personal protective equipment, and emergency procedures; report unsafe equipment or furniture, seek assistance when needed, and maintain safe work practices.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, and other policies and procedures, acting honestly, ethically, and professionally.