Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical & Perrine Oncology IP Center (0.9 Day/Eve)

Mercy Cedar Rapids•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The Registered Staff Nurse supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient-centered care by providing competent, respectful, compassionate, safe, appropriate, accurate, efficient, and independent nursing care in accordance with Mercy standards, policies, and procedures. Working with unit-specific team members, the nurse identifies clinical problems, develops patient care plans, and educates patients and families. The nurse communicates clinically relevant information to patients, families, and coworkers; assesses and addresses patient and family needs; plans and coordinates care; implements nursing interventions; and evaluates outcomes. The role also includes maintaining accurate, timely documentation, promoting patient safety, collaborating with the healthcare team, directing or delegating care to other personnel as assigned, and supporting a healthy and professional work environment. This position is for the Surgical & Perrine Oncology IP Center and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on a day/evening shift.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a registered nurse in Iowa or a compact state.
Current Basic Life Support certification in accordance with the American Heart Association.
Complete Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse and Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training and submit certification to Human Resources before the start or transfer date.
Sound background in basic nursing principles and procedures.
Competency in unit-specific skills and ability to provide safe and effective basic nursing care.
Ability to demonstrate exemplary customer service, including verbal and non-verbal communication and proper phone etiquette.
Commitment to ongoing self-development and learning.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting, pushing and pulling loads, and administering CPR.

Nice To Haves

Previous RN experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate accurate, clinically relevant information to patients, families, coworkers, and other involved parties, including during handoffs.
Assess, plan, intervene, coordinate, and evaluate care in accordance with each patient’s plan of care.
Continually assess patient and family needs and provide patient-centered care.
Use critical thinking and judgment to implement care plans, nursing interventions, and procedures.
Maintain accurate, real-time documentation of nursing care according to hospital policies and procedures.
Serve as a role model for current and new staff and help foster a healthy work environment that supports department or unit goals.
Treat patients, families, visitors, and coworkers with dignity and respect and maintain a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
Direct other licensed and non-licensed personnel in providing patient care as assigned.
Communicate effectively and in an age-appropriate manner, recognizing patient needs including non-verbal communication, fears, anxieties, and language or cultural barriers.
Respond to emergencies and life-threatening conditions within the scope of practice.
Adhere to and promote patient safety practices throughout the patient experience.
Collaborate effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
Provide ongoing education to patients and families and delegate tasks to appropriate staff as needed.
Remain current on evidence-based practice, protocols, and procedures.
Follow Mercy safety guidelines, perform job-specific safety duties, and promptly report unsafe conditions, situations, incidents, and injuries.