Acute Care RN-Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

MercyOne DeWitt, IA 52742, US

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

DeWitt is a growing and welcoming community in Eastern Iowa. Located at the crossroads of U.S. 30 and U.S. 61, it offers convenient access to the Quad Cities and the Mississippi River. With a population of approximately 5,500, DeWitt is the fastest-growing city in Clinton County, Iowa. The community blends small-town charm with modern amenities: a safe and vibrant community known for its civic pride and volunteerism, a thriving downtown with festivals year-round, family-friendly events, abundant parks and trails, and a strong focus on education supported by local schools and community programs.

MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center is a 13-bed, not-for-profit critical access hospital that has served DeWitt and the surrounding communities since 1952. As an essential part of MercyOne Genesis, the hospital provides dependable, close-to-home care and a robust range of services, including 24/7 emergency care, ambulance services, cardiac rehabilitation, physical therapy and breast health and gastroenterology services, among many others. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a two-time Pathway to Excellence- designated facility, supporting high-quality care and a strong nursing environment.

Want to learn more about MercyOne Genesis? Click here: MercyOne Genesis | Stronger. Together. As One!

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

As a Registered Nurse at MercyOne, you will provide and direct 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.

This position will work a commitment of weekend hours to fulfill the requirements of the Weekend Package/Baylor pay program.

Essential Functions:

1. Conducts an initial assessment to gather data.

Makes an initial assessment of new admissions within 30 minutes of the patient’s arrival to the unit.
Completes all areas of the admission assessment database within 24 hours of admission.

2. Identifies patient problems and develops them into an outcome/goal-based plan of care.

Initiates the patient problem list and incorporates relevant medical history into the plan of care.
Analyzes and interprets the assessment data to identify desired patient outcomes/goals.
Determines nursing interventions to achieve those outcomes/goals.
Prioritizes patient care needs/ activities.
Identifies and makes appropriate referrals (i.e., Patient/Family Services, Nutritional Services, Spiritual Care, Diabetic Educator, etc.), and education needs.
Collaborates with other health care disciplines to plan interventions/ patient outcomes/goals.

3. Implements the outcome/goal- based plan of care.

Assigns and coordinates patient care incorporating patient acuity and the skills, knowledge and abilities of the team members.
Organizes and prioritizes care for the patients within the team.
Delegates tasks appropriately to other team members.
Implements the plan of care including procedures, treatments, physicians orders, nursing orders, education plan and medications.
Coordinates implementation of plan of care with the Case Manager, Social Worker and other health care disciplines.
Assists to decrease the patient’s length of stay by helping the patient and family identify and secure appropriate services to satisfy health-related needs upon discharge.
Uses nursing judgment to determine the appropriate frequency and components of reassessment.
Reassesses at regular intervals to determine patient response(s) to interventions (minimum RN reassessment every 24 hours).
Focuses ongoing reassessment on actual and potential problems/needs of the patient including education and discharge needs.
Participates in develop discharge plan.
Documents discharge instructions for patient and/or significant other and/or other care provider.

4. Evaluates patient progress and revises the outcome/goal-based plan as needed.

Evaluates patient response(s) to interventions.
Review/modifies/revises the outcome-based plan of care based on ongoing reassessments.
Updates the problem list and outcomes/goals.

5. Communicates relevant clinical information to the team to optimize patient outcomes/goals.

Communicates relevant clinical information to physicians regarding the patient’s condition.
Reports progress toward outcomes/goals and/or changes in condition to other health team members.
Maintains ongoing communication with interdisciplinary team members throughout the shift, at shift change, and transfer of care.
Communicates with other team leaders and members throughout the shift to reassess and prioritize the needs of the unit.
Documents completely, comprehensively and legibly and in accordance with policy.

6. Demonstrates clinical competence.

Utilizes Patient Care Policies and Procedure as references to guide nursing practice.
Assures medication safety by following the “5 Rights” of medication administration.
Prioritizes and implements intervention according to patient assessment.
Demonstrates competency in computer systems and applications required for role.
Receives, transcribes and processes and implements physician orders per policy including dating, timing and verifying accuracy.
Maintains communication with the manager/house supervisor and staffing office regarding admissions, unit needs, acuity numbers and significant events.
Completes assigned shift duties and assures resolution of discrepancies.

7. Manages telemetry and cardiac monitoring when applicable.

Demonstrates clinical competency and technical knowledge in cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring.
Recognizes and responds appropriately to cardiac arrhythmias and other changes in patient condition.
Must be capable of managing multiple patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring.
Provides appropriate interventions for patients experiencing cardiac events or changes in rhythm.
May be required to assist with data collection and quality improvement initiatives.
Must be willing to serve as a resource to other hospital services (nursing, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, respiratory, etc.).
May be asked to participate in unit-based committees and provide education to nursing staff as requested.

8. Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.

9. Collects, analyzes, interprets and applies age-specific data.

Performs tasks/procedures, uses equipment in an age-appropriate manner.
Communicates and works with others in an age-appropriate manner.

10. Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.

Attends required safety programs.
Appropriately and consistently uses the personal protective equipment required of the job.
Knows and can demonstrate departmental emergency procedures for fire, disaster and other emergency situations.
Reports and removes unsafe equipment/furniture.
Asks for assistance when needed to assure safety for all involved.
Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits.

11. 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.

Schedule:

.9 FTE, 36 hours
Weekend Package (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Day shift 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in nursing required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Current Iowa RN license.
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.
High language, intermediate to high math, high critical thinking ability.
Basic computer skills required.

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

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

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.

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Allure of the Quad Cities Moline, IL

$39 - $43 / hour

What We Offer: Competitive pay: RN up to $43/hour Extra bonuses for picking up additional shifts Paid by years of experience Sign on bonus $12,000 FT/ $6,000 PT or $3/hr. extra for the first year SUMMARY: The RN is responsible for providing direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants. Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shift’s services, programs and activities. Make written & oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of the shift as required. Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required. Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift. Complete & file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident’s admission, transfer and/or discharge. Receive & transcribe telephone orders from physicians & record on the Physician’s Order Form. Chart nurse’s notes in an informative & descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care. Fill out and complete accident/incident reports & submit to Director as required. Perform routine charting duties as required & in accordance with established charting & documentation policies & procedures. Prepare & administer medications as ordered by the physician. Develop & maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that nursing services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift. Receive/give the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours. Make rounds with physicians as necessary. Administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, etc., as required. Monitor your assigned personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies. Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information. Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy and that nursing service personnel knock before entering the resident’s room. Provide IV & IV site care as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Registered Nurse with a current unencumbered state license. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must be knowledgeable of nursing & medical practices & procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities. Current CPR Certification is required. Experience in Long Term Care is preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to cope with the mental & emotional stress of the position. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical & physical examination. Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. IND123