ICU RN-Intensive Care Registered Nurse

Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN)

The Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) provides safe, high-quality, patient-centered care for critically ill patients with actual or potential life-threatening conditions. Using evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and critical thinking skills, the RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized patient care. This role provides nursing care for critically ill medical, cardiovascular, and surgical patients while collaborating with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families to achieve optimal outcomes.

The RN supervises and coordinates care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Patient Care Assistants (PCAs), and other support team members. All responsibilities are performed in accordance with MercyOne and Trinity Health's Mission, Vision, Values, policies, and standards of practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and support the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of MercyOne and Trinity Health in all aspects of patient care.
• Complete timely and comprehensive patient assessments, including admission assessments and ongoing reassessments.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care based on patient needs, clinical findings, and desired outcomes.
• Prioritize patient care activities and coordinate nursing interventions to ensure safe and effective treatment.
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures in accordance with physician orders, organizational policies, and nursing standards.
• Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and communicate significant findings to providers and appropriate healthcare team members.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, social workers, therapists, and other disciplines to support coordinated care and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and post-discharge care needs.
• Delegate tasks appropriately while providing leadership and oversight to support staff and team members.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Utilize age-specific principles of care and communication to meet the needs of the patient population served.
• Comply with all infection prevention, patient safety, emergency preparedness, and workplace safety requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement, professional development, and required organizational training programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational operations.

Mission Statement

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

Core Values

• Reverence
• Commitment to Those Who Are Poor
• Safety
• Justice
• Stewardship
• Integrity

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Previous Critical Care nursing experience preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Iowa required or active compact RN license recognized by the state of Iowa
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Completion of Mandatory Reporter training for Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse within three months of hire, if required by state regulations.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 12 months of hire for units with telemetry monitoring capabilities.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Basic computer proficiency required.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

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

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