Registered Nurse (RN)- Behavioral Health Unit

Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids is seeking a Registered Nurse for day/evening shifts in an acute care setting. The role involves patient assessment, planning, coordination, and education for patients and families, with emphasis on patient-centered care and collaboration with the healthcare team.

The position requires current Iowa RN licensure, Basic Life Support certification, and adherence to Mercy safety guidelines. External applicants are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $15,000.

Qualifications

• Sound background in basic nursing principles and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in unit specific skills.
• Ability to provide safe and effective basic nursing care.
• Strong customer service with verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Creates a welcoming environment for healthcare team members.

Responsibilities

• Communicates accurate clinical information at handoffs and other times.
• Assesses patient and family needs to inform care plans.
• Documents nursing care in real time per hospital policy.
• Directs licensed and non-licensed staff in patient care tasks.
• Responds to emergencies within scope of practice and follows safety protocols.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Documentation

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

RN license Iowa or Compact State

Job description

External Applicants Earn up to $15,000 Sign on Bonus!The hours for this position are 7am-7pm 3 days a week!Work ShiftDay/EveningScheduled Weekly Hours36SummaryThis 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 DescriptionJob 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.Department Specific DutiesBehavioral Health (for assigned position within the Healing Center)Assesses and reassesses Suicide Risk, per policy, utilizing the tools provided and adapts the plan of care with appropriate interventions based upon assessment.De-escalates patients in crisis to prevent acts of aggression towards self and others. Conducts psycho educational groups as needed and/or educates one to one on diagnosis, symptom management, medication, wellness, and positive coping skills.Monitors for withdrawal from alcohol and other substances and follows protocols and utilizes appropriate interventions based upon assessment.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:Behavioral HealthExperience in mental health and/or chemical dependency is 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.Physical RequirementsRequirements listed below are applicable to all departments unless otherwise noted.Heavy: Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. to waist and shoulder height on frequent basisAble to lift up to 50 lbs. on occasional basis for assist with patient transfersRare lifting of up to 100 lbs. for controlled fallsAble to lift 15 lbs. overhead on occasional basis.Able to push and pull of up to 20 lbs. of horizontal force on frequent basis, up to 35 lbs. of horizontal force on occasional basis and up to 50 lbs. of horizontal force on rare basis.Ability to administer CPRWomen & Children's Float PoolMedium: Exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequently.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.