Registered Nurse Med Surg

Employment Type:
Full time

Shift:
Day Shift

Description:
Join theMercyOne Family!We are looking to hirea Registered Nurse in our Med/Surg department!

The registered nurse plans and provides professional nursing care to the patient from admission to discharge. He/She coordinates care with other disciplines, consults with the family or significant others, and collaborates with the physician on the patient’s behalf. The RN assesses, implements, and evaluates nursing care. The RN is responsible for supervision of PCTs and Support Assistants. The medical surgical registered nurse provides care in a 23 private room unit. This unit cares for patients with a variety of medical and surgical diagnosis including but not limited to, congestive heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, pneumonia, diabetes, COPD, abdominal surgeries, total joint replacements, hospice, orthopedics, skilled rehabilitation and infusion care.

QUALIFICATIONS: Understands and is able to apply the nursing process while meeting established Nursing Standards. Must be able to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English.In addition, mustbeable tooperate computer efficiently; skilled in meeting the growth and development needs of infant, child, adolescent,adult and geriatric patient groups; and mustpossess knowledge and understanding of cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation processes of these patient groups. MaintainBLS certification at health care provider level and ACLS, as well asMandatory Reporting certification.

Shifts: Multiple Shifts to choose from!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning,implementing and evaluating the patient’s care plan in coordination with the physician.
• Provides patient/family or caregiver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical,emotional and environmental health problems.
• Supervises health care members (i.e., patient care technicians, etc.) with patients.
• Utilizes computer applications and communication technologies appropriate to the work setting to enter, retrieve and analyze information and tofacilitate communication and education.
• Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patients’record.
• Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Centerpolices, nursing standards and professional judgement.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment,and drainage devices). Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library andmonitor alarms whenever available to maximize patient safety.
• Works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

EXPERIENCE: Nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred.

LICENSURE: Current license as a Registered Nurse from the State ofIowarequired.

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