Pacu Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing.
• Current RN license in Iowa or Illinois at the time of hire; a license in the other state must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three months of hire.
• Comfort operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• A personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability to inspire and motivate others in support of Trinity Health and MercyOne’s philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Operating Room experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer nursing care, including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in coordination with physicians.
• Provide care guided by physician orders, unit protocols, and professional judgment.
• Communicate effectively with staff, physicians, patients, families, and other members of the health care team.
• Participate in ongoing educational activities related to clinical knowledge and professional issues.
• Share knowledge and skills to support the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Preserve and protect patient autonomy, dignity, and rights when delivering care.
• Consider safety, effectiveness, and cost when planning and delivering patient care.
• Provide patient, family, or caregiver education and counseling related to physical, emotional, and environmental health problems.
• Use the hospital information system to process orders and data and retrieve patient information.
• Maintain knowledge of documentation requirements for patient records.
• Work independently with limited direct supervision, applying the Nurse Practice Act, MercyOne policies, nursing standards, and professional judgment.
• Maintain knowledge of the setup, maintenance, and use of equipment such as IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices.
• Initiate emergency support measures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and protecting patients from injury.
• Comply with OSHA, JCAHO, and other regulatory agency recommendations and guidelines.
• Assist with clerical duties, including maintaining charges and patient records, answering phones and call lights, and processing physician orders.
• Maintain patient care supplies, equipment, and the care environment.
• Provide orientation and education for staff, students, and hospital or community organizations as requested.
• Support and participate in departmental performance improvement projects.
• Attend departmental and other meetings as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and Trinity Health policies and standards to support honest, ethical, and professional conduct.
• Work scheduled rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as applicable.
• Participate in the stated on-call schedule and self-schedule with Charge RN approval.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Full benefits package.
• Opportunities for growth throughout the system.
• Career development opportunities.