PCU RN-Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Trinity Health•Clinton, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MercyOne is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at MercyOne Clinton Medical Center. The nurse provides and directs safe, effective, culturally competent care for patients with acute medical and surgical conditions. Using evidence-based practice and critical thinking, the RN assesses patients, plans and implements care, and evaluates outcomes. The role supports a diverse patient population with varying acuity, including post-operative, medical, telemetry, and neurologic patients. The RN supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and other nursing team members, and facilitates communication with physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members. The RN is expected to uphold MercyOne’s Mission, Vision, Values, and performance expectations. This position participates in the Weekend Package/Baylor pay program and is committed to working weekend hours. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, with 12-hour shifts. The stated day shift is 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; the posting also lists a night shift of 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving eastern Iowa and western Illinois. It has 249 licensed beds and more than 800 employees.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing.
Current Iowa Registered Nurse license or compact-state licensure recognized by the State of Iowa.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification if the unit has telemetry monitoring capabilities.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter training for child and/or dependent adult abuse within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient assessments.
Identify patient problems and develop a plan of care.
Implement an outcome- and goal-based plan of care.
Evaluate patient progress and revise the plan as needed.
Communicate relevant clinical information to the team to optimize patient outcomes and goals.
Demonstrate clinical competence.
Manage telemetry and cardiac monitoring when applicable.
Provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of patients on the assigned unit.
Supervise and coordinate care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and other nursing team members.
Facilitate communication with physicians, patients and families, and interdisciplinary team members.
Follow safety, infection-control, and colleague-health policies and procedures.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, organizational integrity standards, standards of conduct, policies, and procedures, and adhere to them in an honest, ethical, and professional manner.