Advanced RN - Float Pool Registered Nurse

MercyOne; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne is seeking a Specialty Nurse – Med Surg for Advanced RN to join the float pool, delivering skilled nursing care across units in Davenport, IA. This role requires clinical expertise, patient-centered care, and collaboration with pharmacists, physicians, and families.

The Advanced RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, ensuring safe discharge and adherence to ACLS/BLS standards, with opportunities for professional development within MercyOne Health System.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or equivalent.
• Licensed RN in IA and/or IL.
• ACLS and Basic Life Support required.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience.
• ANCC Medical-Surgical Certification preferred.
• Shift-specific requirements: 12-hour night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in float pool across units.
• Assess plans and evaluate patient condition.
• Identify and respond to changes in patient status.
• Educate patients and families about care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for discharge planning.
• Document care and outcomes; adjust as needed.
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating unit activities.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Care planning

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

RN licensure (IA/IL)

ANCC Certification (Med-Surg)

ACLS

BLS

Job description

Employment Type: Full timeShift: 12 Hour Night ShiftDescription: 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.

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

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 c ompetitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system !

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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.