SDS/PACU RN-Post Acute Care Unit Registered Nurse

Trinity Health•Clinton, IA

About The Position

MercyOne is seeking an RN for its SDS/PACU (Post Acute Care Unit). The Registered Nurse provides individualized, high-quality nursing care to patients of all ages and coordinates care using a team approach during admission, transfer, and discharge. The nurse independently delivers care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, MercyOne policies, nursing standards, ethical principles, and professional judgment. Duties may vary by shift or be unit-specific. The position is scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with call rotation on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The role is based at MercyOne Clinton Medical Center, a Catholic, not-for-profit community health system serving eastern Iowa and western Illinois.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing.
Current Iowa RN license.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Complete Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three months of hire.
Comfort operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability to inspire and motivate others in support of Trinity Health and MercyOne’s philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Operating Room experience.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate Trinity Health and MercyOne’s Mission, Vision, and Values in work behaviors, practices, and decisions.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in coordination with physicians.
Provide nursing care guided by physician orders, unit protocols, and professional judgment.
Communicate effectively with staff, physicians, patients, families, and other healthcare team members.
Participate in ongoing education related to clinical knowledge and professional issues.
Support the professional development of peers and colleagues by sharing knowledge and skills.
Preserve and protect patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
Consider safety, effectiveness, and cost when planning and delivering patient care.
Educate and counsel patients, families, or caregivers regarding physical, emotional, and environmental health problems.
Use the hospital information system to process orders and data and retrieve patient information.
Maintain knowledge of documentation requirements for patient records.
Work independently with limited direct supervision, following applicable nursing standards, policies, and professional judgment.
Maintain knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use, including IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices.
Initiate emergency support measures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and protecting patients from injury.
Follow OSHA/JCAHO and other regulatory agency recommendations and guidelines.
Assist with clerical duties, including maintaining charges and patient records, answering phones and call lights, and processing physician orders.
Maintain patient-care supplies, equipment, and the environment.
Provide orientation and education for staff, students, and hospital or community organizations as requested.
Support and participate in departmental Performance Improvement projects.
Attend departmental and other meetings as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
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 through honest, ethical, and professional behavior.