ICU RN-Intensive Care Registered Nurse

Trinity Health•Dubuque, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MercyOne Dubuque is hiring a Critical Care Registered Nurse to provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care for critically ill medical, cardiovascular, and surgical patients with actual or potential life-threatening conditions. The RN uses evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and critical thinking to assess patients and plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care. The nurse collaborates with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families, and supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs, PCAs, and other support team members. Work is performed in accordance with MercyOne and Trinity Health’s mission, values, policies, and standards of practice. This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week, from 1800 to 0630, with every third weekend and a holiday rotation. The RN is accountable for nursing practice under ANA standards and applicable MercyOne, regulatory, and accreditation requirements, and supports MercyOne Nursing’s vision and patient care goals.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing.
Current Iowa Registered Nurse (RN) license or active compact RN license recognized by Iowa.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Complete Mandatory Reporter training for Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse within three months of hire, if required by state regulations.
Strong communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Basic computer proficiency.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Previous Critical Care nursing experience.
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required within 12 months of hire for units with telemetry monitoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate and support the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of MercyOne and Trinity Health in patient care.
Complete timely and comprehensive admission assessments and ongoing patient reassessments.
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care based on patient needs, clinical findings, and desired outcomes.
Prioritize patient care activities and coordinate nursing interventions.
Administer medications, treatments, and procedures according to orders, organizational policies, and nursing standards.
Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and communicate significant findings to providers and appropriate team members.
Collaborate with physicians, case managers, social workers, therapists, and other disciplines to coordinate care and discharge planning.
Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, medications, and post-discharge care needs.
Delegate tasks appropriately and provide leadership and oversight to support staff and team members.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Use age-specific principles of care and communication for the patient population served.
Comply with infection prevention, patient safety, emergency preparedness, and workplace safety requirements.
Participate in quality improvement, professional development, and required organizational training.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational operations.