RN - Neuro/Oncology Registered Nurse

Trinity Health • Davenport, IA

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About The Position

MercyOne is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Neuro/Oncology Unit. The RN 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, plans, implements, and evaluates outcome-based care for 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 and families, and interdisciplinary team members. The RN adheres to MercyOne’s performance expectations and upholds its Mission, Vision, and Values.

This is a .9 position (36 hours per week) on the 3rd shift, with scheduled hours of 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The posting identifies the position as a weekend role.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing.
• Registered Nurse licensure in Iowa.
• Registered Nurse licensure in Illinois within one year.
• 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).

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 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, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, and other policies and procedures, and adhere to them through honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Full benefits package.
• Opportunity for growth throughout the system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree