Advanced RN - Float Pool Registered Nurse

MercyOne; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne is seeking a Specialty Nurse – Med Surg for Advanced RN in Davenport, IA. The role supports nursing units via float pool, delivering independent patient care with competency validation.

The position includes 3 night shifts per week (1900-0730), every other weekend, and holiday rotations. Requires 2+ years nursing exp, BSN, and ACLS/BLS, with IA/IL RN licensure. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• ANCC Medical-Surgical or related certification preferred.
• RN license in IA or IL required.
• More than 2 years nursing experience requested.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patients’ care and condition.
• Identifies and recognizes changes in parameters; intervenes as needed.
• Evaluates and documents patients’ response to care and revises plans.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care planning and discharge readiness.
• Identifies and completes patient/family educational needs.
• Provides education aligned with diagnosis and treatment plan.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

ACLS Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

ANCC Certification in Medical-Surgical Nursing or related field

RN license in IA and/or IL

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night 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.

MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety.

Position Title: Specialty Nurse – Med Surg - Advanced RN (IA) Department: Nursing Clinical Support Staff

Schedule

• 1900-0730, 3 -12 hr shifts per week
• Every other weekend
• Holiday rotation

General Duties: The Advanced RN will work in the float pool to provide support to nursing units in which they have competencies to independently deliver nursing care to patients.

• Assesses plans
• Implements and evaluates patients’ care and condition based upon observation, examination andother pertinent information
• Completes assessment in specified time frame
• Identifies and consistentlyrecognizes changes in normal and abnormal parameters in the patient's physiological, psychological,cultural, developmental, and spiritual needs
• Implements nursing interventions to achieve progresstoward expected patient outcomes or to stabilize a patient's condition and/or prevent complications
• Evaluates and documents patients' response to nursing care and modifies or revises treatment plans,and/or contacts physicians as circumstances require Participates in interdisciplinary patient careplanning and evaluates patient progression in preparation for safe discharge
• Identifies and completesassessments of patient (family) educational needs Provides education consistent with patient's level ofunderstanding using existing resources based on diagnosis, treatment plan or prescribed medical regimen

The Specialty Nurse – Med Surg – Advanced RN will be responsible for the following:

Clinical Duties – 75%

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patients’ care and condition based upon observation, examination and other pertinent information.
• Identifies and consistently recognizes changes in normal and abnormal parameters in the patient's physiological, psychological, cultural, developmental, and spiritual needs. Implements nursing interventions to achieve progress toward expected patient outcomes or to stabilize a patient's condition and/or prevent complications.
• Evaluates and documents patients' response to nursing care and modifies or revises treatment plans, and/or contacts physicians as circumstances require.
• Participates in interdisciplinary patient care planning and evaluates patient progression in preparation for safe discharge.
• Identifies and completes assessments of patient (family) educational needs.
• Provides education consistent with patient's level of understanding using existing resources based on diagnosis, treatment plan or prescribed medical regimen.
• Participates in interdisciplinary patient care planning and evaluates patient progression in preparation for safe discharge.
• Identifies and completes assessments of patient (family) educational needs.
• Provides education consistent with patient's level of understanding using existing resources based on diagnosis, treatment plan or prescribed medical regimen.

Professional Duties – 15%

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide a high level of nursing care in units to which assigned.
• Demonstrate the ability to use critical thinking skills in the implementation of all phases of the nursing process.
• Facilitate clinical skill and knowledge acquisition for nursing students assigned to the RN/the RN’s patient care area for clinical academic program course requirements and experience.

Administrative Duties – 10%

• Schedules, assigns, and coordinates work.
• Checks the quality of work and provides guidance, instruction, training, and direction to others.

General Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Field OF Study: Nursing
• Special Training: ACLS; Basic Life Support; Minimum of 2 years experience in nursing
• Training Preferred: ANCC Certified in Medical-Surgical Nursing or related field
• Licensures/Registration: Registered Nurse in Iowa and/or Illinois
• Experience: More than 2 years experience required

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

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.