RN,Registered Nurse-8S Oncology-PRN Level 3-Nights

Acute Care Registered Nurse

Provides and directs safe, effective, and culturally competent care for patients with acute medical and surgical conditions. Through evidence-based practice, utilizes critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate outcome-based care. The Acute Care RN manages a diverse patient population with varying levels of acuity, including post-operative, medical, telemetry, and neurologic patients. Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and other nursing team members. Facilitates communication with physicians, patients and families, and interdisciplinary team members. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and upholds the Mission, Vision, and Values of MercyOne.

Essential Functions

• 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 outcome/goal-based plan as needed.
• Communicates relevant clinical information to the team to optimize patient outcomes/goals.
• Demonstrates clinical competence.
• Manages telemetry and cardiac monitoring when applicable.
• Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.
• Collects, analyzes, interprets and applies age-specific data.
• Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health's Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Mission Statement: We, MercyOne Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required only if the unit has telemetry monitoring capabilities.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.

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.