CCU RN - Critical Care Registered Nurse

Trinity Health•Clinton, IA

About The Position

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 Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. With approximately 50,000 patient admissions every year, MercyOne Clinton operates 163 licensed beds. In addition to a wide range of traditional hospital services, MercyOne Clinton provides a continuum of care with specialized services in wound care, radiation oncology, dialysis, imaging, sleep disorders, therapy services, and skilled care. MercyOne Clinton has a staff of more than 800 employees, making it one of the community’s largest employers. Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a RN, CCU. As a RN, CCU at MercyOne, you will serve as a clinician, team member, and professional and practices under these roles according to the American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Practice and Professional Performance (2004). The Registered Professional Nurse is accountable for the delivery of evidence-based, safe, efficient and family centered care in order to achieve the Mission of MercyOne Clinton Medical Center and the Vision of Patient Care Services. Practice within the legal scope of a Registered Professional Nurse as outlined in the Iowa Nurse Practice Act (2006); retains accountability for one’s own nursing practice. Responsible for planning, assessing, intervening, co-coordinating, and providing direct patient care by utilizing critical thinking skills. Communicates with physicians, ancillary caregivers, patients and families regarding the patient’s plan of care. Fulfill the responsibility of holistic (body, mind and spirit) nursing care based on the mission, vision and values of MercyOne Clinton Medical Center. Performs assessments including physical, psychosocial, nutritional, functional, safety, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs. Schedule: 7:00 pm – 7:30 am, every third weekend and holiday rotation.

Requirements

Active registration for Registered Nurse – Board of Nursing, State of Iowa.
Must be BLS certified within 3 months of hire.
Must be ACLS certified within one year of hire.
Must have 2 - 3 years’ experience as a RN preferred.
Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
Must be capable of problem solving, critical thinking, and assessment of patient condition.
Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.
Associate degree or diploma from an accredited school of nursing.

Nice To Haves

Certification by a nationally recognized nursing organization preferred.

Responsibilities

Planning patient care
Assessing patient condition
Intervening in patient care
Co-coordinating patient care
Providing direct patient care
Communicating with physicians, ancillary caregivers, patients and families regarding the patient’s plan of care
Performing patient assessments