Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse – IP Rehab (IRU)Be part of a growing, high-performing team as we increase staffing to support our expanding inpatient rehabilitation population. Mercy Cedar Rapids is hiring Registered Nurses — experienced or new graduates — to join our Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (IRU).Schedule That Fits Your LifePart-Time or Full-Time Day/Eve 1900-0730!Part-Time or Full-Time Benefit eligibility!Weekends free for family, school, or personal time with minimal holiday rotationWhy Mercy & the IP Rehab UnitOpen to both experienced nurses and new graduatesHands-on orientation and mentorship programOpportunities to grow across multiple specialtiesA supportive team environment where your voice mattersMercy Cedar Rapids is an independent, locally-managed healthcare system that has served the community for 120+ years.What You'll DoAs an RN in the IP Rehab unit, you'll:Deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered careMonitor patients recovering from surgery, illness, or acute painEducate patients and families so they feel confident at dischargeCollaborate closely with physicians, techs, and fellow nursesDocument accurately and communicate clearly at hand-offsRespond quickly to changes in patient condition and emergenciesFoster a respectful, compassionate, and team-focused environmentTake the Next StepKeep reading for the full-length job description and continue to create/login to your Mercy Workday account and complete an application.Work Shift1900-0730, 3 12s/wk M-FWork ShiftEvening/NightScheduled Weekly Hours40SummaryThis position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by being a competent, respectful, and compassionate professional who is able to safely, appropriately, accurately, efficiently and independently follow Mercy's standards along with policies and procedures while caring for patients. The Registered Staff Nurse works with the unit specific team members to identify clinical problems, develop a plan, and educate patients and families.Job DutiesEnsures that accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families, and co-workers at hand offs and other times as needed. Take all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information in order to allow for the best possible patient outcome.Demonstrates competent assessment, planning, intervention, coordination and evaluation skills based on the individual patient plan of care.Continually assesses patient and family needs in order to provide quality care based on a patient centered care model.Demonstrates critical thinking skills and judgment necessary to implement a patient plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures.Maintains accurate and real time documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, according to hospital policy and procedure related to documentation parameters.Functions as a role model for current and new staff by creating a healthy work environment to facilitate the department's or unit's ability to meet identified goals and objectives.Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitor and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as assigned.Demonstrate effective and age-appropriate communication as well as the ability to understand the needs of the patient including non-verbal communication, fears, anxieties and language/cultural barriers.Responds within scope of practice to emergencies and life-threatening conditions.Adheres to and promotes patient safety practices throughout the patient experience.Communicates and collaborates effectively with all members of the healthcare team.Provides ongoing education to patients and families. Delegates to other staff registered nurse, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, patient care technicians, unit secretaries, and other staff positions specific to the department.Remains current on Evidence-based practice as well as appropriate Protocols and Procedures.Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesSound background in basic nursing principles and procedures.Demonstrates competency in unit specific skills.Demonstrates ability to provide safe and effective basic nursing care. Role Models exemplary customer service skills including verbal and non-verbal skills and proper phone etiquette.Creates a welcoming environment for all healthcare team members.Committed to ongoing self-development and learning.Professional ExperiencePrevious RN experience in an acute care setting preferred.Department specific experience requirements are noted below:Inpatient Rehab1 year inpatient rehab RN experience preferred.EducationBaccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred.Licensure, Certification, Registration Requirements listed below are applicable to all departments.Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Iowa or compact state required.Current certification in Basic Life Support, in accordance with the American Heart Association required.Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.Additional requirements specific to each department are noted below:IP RehabThe department requires completion of Quality Measures (QM) certification within one year of transfer or hire.Pay Rate TypeHourlyMercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.