Registered Nurse (RN) - Pulmonary Medicine Center (0.6 Weekend Option Days)

Mercy Cedar Rapids • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

Expand your nursing skills in a supportive, team-based environment by joining the 31-bed Pulmonary Medicine Center at Mercy Cedar Rapids. This fast-paced medical-surgical unit specializes in caring for a wide range of patients, including those with COPD, pneumonia, sepsis, renal failure, cellulitis, diabetes, dementia, peritonitis, and COVID-19. No two days are the same! With such variety, every day brings new learning opportunities and the chance to grow in both confidence and competence. It’s a close-knit team that is driven by people who bring integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence to every interaction – the values that drive The Mercy Touch®.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Iowa or compact state required
• Current certification in Basic Life Support, in accordance with the American Heart Association required
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred
• Previous RN experience in an acute care setting preferred

Nice To Haves

• Sound background in basic nursing principles and procedures
• Demonstrates competency in unit specific skills
• Demonstrates ability to provide safe and effective basic nursing care
• Role Models exemplary customer service skills including verbal and non-verbal skills and proper phone etiquette
• Creates a welcoming environment for all healthcare team members
• Committed to ongoing self-development and learning

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care using evidence-based practices
• Monitor and support patients with complex medical needs
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and the care team at hand-offs
• Educate patients and families to support recovery and safe discharge
• Document care accurately in real time
• Respond effectively to emergencies and changing conditions
• Lead and delegate tasks to nursing assistants and support staff
• Create a respectful, compassionate environment for patients and team members

Benefits

• Up to $9,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Hands-on orientation and mentorship program
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth
• Generous benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees