ED RN - Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Trinity Health • Newton, IA

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About The Position

MercyOne is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Emergency Room team. The nurse provides professional nursing care using the nursing process, technical equipment, and collaboration with other healthcare team members. Patient populations include neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

The position is full-time at 36 hours per week, with a mid shift from 3 PM to 3 AM. The nurse provides age-appropriate and culturally sensitive care, supports patients and families, educates patients during hospitalization and after discharge, and contributes to safe, respectful, person-centered care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license from the State of Iowa.
• Knowledge of the nursing process and its application.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Skill in post-operative care for neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Ongoing continuing education in nursing appropriate to clinical assignments.
• BCLS certification at the healthcare provider level.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process, including patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, care planning, interventions, and evaluation of patient status.
• Manage personalized care by promoting and restoring health, collaborating with providers and the multidisciplinary team, and offering physical and psychological support to patients and families.
• Execute provider-prescribed care plans in accordance with nursing practice guidelines, providing age-appropriate and culturally sensitive care.
• Educate patients about medications, procedures, and care plans during hospitalization and after discharge.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and provide non-judgmental, non-discriminatory care that respects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
• Perform or supervise activities requiring registered nurse expertise, seeking assistance when necessary.
• Provide leadership and direction when supervising others in the delivery of nursing care.
• Maintain current competencies through educational workshops and participation in departmental process-improvement projects.
• Adhere to safety standards in all tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time