RN - NICU Registered Nurse

Trinity Health • Davenport, IA

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About The Position

Position Title: RN Department: NICU FTE: .9 (36 hours per week) Shift: 3rd shift POSITION PURPOSE: Provides and directs safe, effective, and culturally competent care for women, newborns, and pediatric patients. Utilizes evidence-based practice and critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate outcome-based care. Manages a diverse patient population across labor and delivery, postpartum, newborn nursery, pediatrics, and/or pediatric intensive care, with varying levels of acuity. Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Technicians/Assistants, and other team members, while ensuring clear communication with physicians, families, and the interdisciplinary team. Adheres to MercyOne’s performance expectations and upholds the Mission, Vision, and Values of MercyOne.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license, (current Illinois (IL) license if working in IL) required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
• High language, intermediate to high math, high critical thinking ability.
• Basic computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Responsibilities

• Conducts an initial assessment to gather data.
• Identifies patient problems and develops them into an outcome/goal-based plan of care
• Implements the outcome/goal-based plan of care
• Evaluates patient progress and revises the plan as needed
• Evaluates patient progress and revises the outcome/goal-based plan as needed.
• Communicates relevant clinical information to optimize outcomes
• Demonstrates clinical competence
• Manages fetal and neonatal monitoring when applicable
• Provides age-appropriate care based on principles of growth and development
• Adheres to safety and infection control standards
• Maintains compliance with laws, regulations, and organizational standards

What This Job Offers

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