Registered Nurse RN - Neuro Trauma

Neuro Trauma Acute Care Unit Registered Nurse

Step into a fast?paced, high?energy environment with our Neuro Trauma Acute Care Unit and help transform the future of neurological care!

As our primary stroke unit, proudly recognized with The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Thrombectomy?Capable Stroke Center Certification, you'll be part of a team delivering some of the most advanced stroke and neurology care in the region. From acute stroke interventions to complex surgical neurology cases, you'll work with cutting?edge technology, remote telemetry and a tight?knit interdisciplinary team that thrives on collaboration and excellence.

You'll also partner with MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care, central Iowa's largest and longest?running comprehensive neurology clinic. Their experts use the newest research, innovative technologies and active clinical trials to create individualized treatment plans for conditions affecting the brain, spine and nerves. With seamless collaboration across Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurosurgery, and Pediatric Neurology, our patients receive coordinated, world?class care at every stage.

Our dedicated neuroscience nurse educators ensure every patient and family feels supported through one?on?one guidance and education. With MercyOne's leadership in stroke care and a mission?driven focus on exceptional outcomes, you'll be part of something truly impactful.

You will be energized by teamwork, innovation and making a real difference for patients, this is the place to grow your neurology career!

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse

As a RN at MercyOne, you will provide individualized, high-quality nursing care to patients of all ages. Uses a team approach to delegate and coordinate patient care at admission, transfer, and discharge. Independently delivers nursing care using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards, ethical principles, and professional judgment. Works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

• Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
• Practices safe patient handling techniques.
• Continues to evaluate assigned patients and provides ongoing treatment.
• Anticipates, identifies, and responds to educational and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices). Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms whenever available to maximize patient safety.
• Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).

Schedule:

• 36 hours/week
• 3, 12-hour shifts
• Days, and Nights Available

General Requirements:

• Possession of a current or compact state licensure as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certified within six (6) weeks of hire.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.