RN - Rehab Registered Nurse (PRN)

Trinity Health•Dubuque, IA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Rehab Unit provides and directs safe, effective, and 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. The role involves managing a diverse patient population with varying acuity, including post-operative, medical, telemetry, and neurologic patients; supervising and coordinating care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and other nursing team members; and facilitating 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 PRN/per-diem role. RNs work 12-hour shifts, every third weekend, and a holiday rotation. Schedules are created every six weeks, and staff are encouraged to select preferred shifts.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing.
Current or compact-state Registered Nurse licensure issued or defined by the State of Iowa.
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.

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 outcome- and goal-based 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.
Adhere to safety, infection control, and colleague health policies and procedures.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, and other policies and procedures.
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.