RN Pediatrics

Pediatric Unit Nurse

Our 8-bed general pediatric unit is a close-knit environment where teamwork, positivity, and collaboration are central to daily practice. The highly engaged and supportive team works closely with a multidisciplinary group of pediatricians, family medicine providers, residents, respiratory therapists, and social workers to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care. In our smaller unit, you'll build meaningful connections with patients and families while having a strong voice within a supportive, collaborative environment that values both professional growth and a great team culture.

Position Purpose:

This position accepts the responsibility and accountability for the delivery of patient care with the multidisciplinary team while using the nursing process and maintaining professional nursing standards. Birth Center and Pediatrics are considered "sister" units and staff float are expected to float between these units.

What You Will Do:

• Assesses and evaluates the patient's physical, psychosocial, environmental, spiritual, social and education needs and documents patient/family responses to nursing interventions while working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient care outcomes. Develops and implements patient's plan of care, including the discharge plan, based on standards of nursing practice, health center policy, and patient/family needs using clinical/critical thinking skills Reviews and updates the plan of care based on changes in patient's condition.

• Guides and directs patient care activities for the above-indicated population, by utilizing clinical/critical thinking skills and evidence-based practice.

• Provides daily direction and guidance to Licensed Practical Nurse and Nurse Assistant

• Provides, facilitates, and/or implements learning opportunities to meet the educational needs of patient/family by assessing the learning needs and formulating and initiating a teaching plan to meet those needs.

• Effectively communicates pertinent patient changes/conditions to colleagues and to multidisciplinary caregivers.

• Attends and participates in departmental/organizational meetings, in-services and educational opportunities. Department meeting attendance requirement: 80% with 50% in person if department meetings are available by webinar.

• Serves as a steward for the hospital's human and material resources. Meets productivity expectations of unit/department as defined by unit manager. Utilizes and maintains appropriate supplies in department. Supports staffing needs for patient care in multiple units, as needed, while being flexible with schedule and hours.

Hours/Schedule:

Part Time, 48hrs pay period, 7pm - 7:30am. Every 3rd weekend, every other holiday.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current RN licensure in the state of Iowa required.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

• Previous experience in pediatric care and / or acute care preferred.

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.

With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.

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.