Clinic RN - Registered Nurse: Wound Care
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 249 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. Want to learn more about MercyOne Clinton? Click here: Find a Location Clinton, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Clinton Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Clinic RN. As a Clinic RN at MercyOne, you will assume responsibility/accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment, and other health care team members.
Requirements
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse - Board of Nursing, State of Iowa.
- Must be BLS certified within 3 months of hire.
- Experience preferred.
- Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Must be cable of problem solving, critical thinking, and assessment of patient conditions.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Performs assessments including physical, psychosocial, nutritional, functional, safety, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs.
- Reviews various test results and takes appropriate actions.
- Makes nursing decisions regarding patient status and immediate care needs.
- Provides patient and family education and makes referrals to other agencies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Associate degree
