PCU RN-Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Trinity Health•Clinton, IA

20h

About The Position

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Progressive Care 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 to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate outcome-based care. The role serves 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 RN facilitates communication with physicians, patients and families, and interdisciplinary team members, and upholds MercyOne’s Mission, Vision, Values, and performance expectations. The schedule is .9 FTE (36 hours per week), on day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with every third weekend and rotating holidays. MercyOne describes its compensation as competitive and offers a full benefits package and opportunities for growth throughout the system.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing.
Current Iowa Registered Nurse license.
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.
High language ability, intermediate-to-high math ability, and high critical-thinking ability.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Conduct an initial assessment of new admissions within 30 minutes of arrival to the unit and complete the admission assessment database within 24 hours.
Identify patient problems and develop an outcome- and goal-based plan of care, including relevant medical history, desired outcomes, nursing interventions, priorities, referrals, and education needs.
Collaborate with other health care disciplines to plan interventions and patient outcomes.
Implement the plan of care, including procedures, treatments, physician and nursing orders, education, and medications.
Assign, organize, prioritize, coordinate, and appropriately delegate patient care based on acuity and team members’ skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Coordinate care with the Case Manager, Social Worker, and other disciplines; help patients and families identify and secure appropriate services for discharge.
Reassess patients at appropriate intervals, including at least every 24 hours, and focus ongoing reassessment on actual and potential needs, education, and discharge planning.
Participate in developing discharge plans and document discharge instructions for patients, significant others, or other care providers.
Evaluate patient responses to interventions and revise the plan of care, problem list, and outcomes or goals as needed.
Communicate relevant clinical information, patient progress, and changes in condition to physicians and other health team members; maintain communication during shifts, handoffs, and transfers of care.
Document completely, comprehensively, legibly, and in accordance with policy.
Use patient care policies and procedures to guide practice; follow medication-administration safety practices, process physician orders according to policy, and demonstrate competency in required computer systems and applications.
Maintain communication with the manager or house supervisor and staffing office regarding admissions, unit needs, acuity, and significant events; complete shift duties and resolve discrepancies.
When applicable, manage telemetry and cardiac monitoring, interpret rhythms, recognize and respond to arrhythmias and changes in condition, and provide appropriate interventions for cardiac events.
May assist with data collection and quality improvement initiatives, serve as a resource to other hospital services, participate in unit-based committees, and provide education to nursing staff as requested.
Provide age-appropriate care, collect and apply age-specific data, perform procedures and use equipment appropriately, and communicate in an age-appropriate manner.
Follow safety, infection-control, and colleague-health policies; attend required safety programs; use required personal protective equipment; know emergency procedures; report or remove unsafe equipment or furniture; seek assistance when needed; and maintain a safe working environment.
Maintain knowledge of applicable laws and 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.