PCU RN-Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Trinity Health•Clinton, IA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

MercyOne is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Progressive Care Unit. 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 to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate outcome-based care. The role manages a diverse patient population with varying acuity, including post-operative, medical, telemetry, and neurologic patients, and supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and other nursing team members. The nurse facilitates communication with physicians, patients and families, and interdisciplinary team members, and upholds MercyOne’s Mission, Vision, Values, and performance expectations. The position fulfills the weekend-hours commitment required by the Weekend Package/Baylor pay program. The schedule is Friday through Sunday. RNs work 12-hour shifts. Day shift is 7:00 am–7:30 pm; night shift is 7:00 pm–7:30 am.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing.
Current or compact-state Registered Nurse licensure issued or defined 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 – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Conduct patient assessments.
Identify patient problems and develop plans of care.
Implement outcome- and goal-based plans of care.
Evaluate patient progress and revise outcome- and goal-based plans 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, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, and other policies and procedures, and adhere to them with honest, ethical, and professional behavior.