Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical & Perrine Oncology IP Center (0.6 Weekend Option Days)

Mercy Cedar Rapids•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The Registered Staff Nurse supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient-centered care by providing competent, respectful, compassionate, and safe nursing care. The nurse works with unit-specific team members to identify clinical problems, develop plans of care, and educate patients and families. This position is for the Surgical & Perrine Oncology Inpatient Center on a 0.6 Weekend Option schedule, with 24 scheduled weekly hours.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a registered nurse in Iowa or a compact state.
Current Basic Life Support certification in accordance with the American Heart Association.
Complete Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse and Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training and submit certification to Human Resources before the start or transfer date.
Sound background in basic nursing principles and procedures.
Competency in unit-specific skills and ability to provide safe and effective basic nursing care.
Ability to demonstrate exemplary customer service, including verbal and non-verbal communication and proper phone etiquette.
Ability to create a welcoming environment for healthcare team members.
Commitment to ongoing self-development and learning.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and pushing/pulling loads and administering CPR.

Nice To Haves

Previous RN experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate accurate, clinically relevant information to patients, families, and coworkers during handoffs and as needed to support patient outcomes.
Assess, plan, intervene, coordinate, and evaluate care according to each patient’s plan of care.
Continually assess patient and family needs to provide quality, patient-centered care.
Use critical thinking and judgment to implement care plans, nursing interventions, and procedures.
Maintain accurate, real-time documentation of nursing care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
Serve as a role model for current and new staff and help create a healthy work environment that supports department goals.
Treat patients, families, visitors, and coworkers with dignity and respect, maintaining a professional and courteous environment.
Direct other licensed and non-licensed personnel in providing patient care as assigned.
Communicate effectively and appropriately for the patient’s age and needs, including awareness of non-verbal communication, fears, anxieties, and language or cultural barriers.
Respond to emergencies and life-threatening conditions within the scope of practice.
Promote and follow patient-safety practices throughout the patient experience.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with healthcare team members.
Provide ongoing education to patients and families and delegate duties to other department staff as appropriate.
Stay current with evidence-based practice, protocols, and procedures.
Follow Mercy safety guidelines and job-specific safety responsibilities, and promptly report unsafe conditions, incidents, and injuries.