Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU (0.9 Day/Eve)

Mercy Cedar Rapids•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The Registered Staff Nurse supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient-centered care by providing safe, compassionate, respectful, and competent nursing care. Working with unit-specific team members, the nurse identifies clinical problems, develops patient care plans, and educates patients and families. This role is in the PACU and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on a day/evening shift. The nurse assesses and responds to patient and family needs, implements and evaluates care plans, maintains timely and accurate documentation, communicates and collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare team members, and supports patient safety. The nurse also serves as a role model for staff, directs or delegates care to other personnel as assigned, responds to emergencies within scope of practice, and keeps current with evidence-based practices and procedures. PACU nurses must work flexible hours to meet departmental needs and follow Mercy Medical Center’s call policy.

Requirements

Sound background in basic nursing principles and procedures.
Competency in unit-specific skills and ability to provide safe, effective basic nursing care.
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.
Obtain American Heart Association ACLS and PALS certifications within six months of hire.
Able to lift up to 15 pounds to waist and shoulder height frequently; up to 50 pounds occasionally for patient transfers; and up to 100 pounds rarely for controlled falls.
Able to lift 15 pounds overhead occasionally and push or pull up to 20 pounds of horizontal force frequently, 35 pounds occasionally, and 50 pounds rarely.
Ability to administer CPR.

Nice To Haves

Previous RN experience in an acute care setting.
Previous critical care experience for PACU.
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Communicate accurate, clinically relevant information to patients, families, and coworkers during handoffs and as needed.
Assess, plan, intervene, coordinate, and evaluate care based on each patient’s plan of care.
Continually assess patient and family needs to provide 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 policy.
Model a healthy work environment and support department or unit goals.
Treat patients, families, visitors, and employees with dignity and respect.
Direct and delegate care to licensed and non-licensed personnel as assigned.
Communicate effectively and appropriately for patients’ ages and needs, including non-verbal communication and language or cultural barriers.
Respond to emergencies and life-threatening conditions within scope of practice.
Promote patient safety throughout the patient experience and promptly report unsafe conditions, incidents, and injuries.
Collaborate with members of the healthcare team and provide ongoing education to patients and families.
Remain current on evidence-based practice, protocols, and procedures.
Work flexible hours to meet PACU department needs and adhere to Mercy Medical Center’s call policy.