Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Float Pool (0.6 Weekend Option Days)

Mercy Medical Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $9,000

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a registered nurse to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced unit. You will assess, plan, implement, and document care while collaborating with the health team and families.

The role requires Iowa RN licensure, BLS certification, and strong communication. A bachelor’s degree is preferred. We offer a sign-on bonus of up to 9,000 dollars and an hourly pay rate with weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Background in basic nursing principles and procedures.
• Competent assessment, planning, intervention, coordination and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family needs and develop care plans.
• Communicate accurately at handoffs and with the health care team.
• Document nursing care in real time and in accordance with policy.
• Delegate tasks to team members as appropriate.
• Float to other units per staffing needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

External Applicants Earn up to $9,000 Sign on Bonus!Work ShiftWeekendScheduled Weekly Hours24SummaryThis 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 DutiesEnsure 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 barriersResponds within scope of practice to emergencies and life threatening conditionsAdheres 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.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 DutiesMedical Float Pool:Maintain skills and competencies from each Unit in the Medical Surgical Pool annually.Required to float outside of their core units during times of critical staffing. Failure to comply with this job duty will result in an unscheduled absence.Knowledge, Skills and 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 ExperienceExperience in acute care setting preferred.EducationBaccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred.Licensure, Certification, RegistrationCurrent license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Iowa or compact state required.Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), 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 by start or transfer date.Physical RequirementsHeavy: Must be able to lift up to 15# to waist and shoulder height on frequent basis.Able to lift up to 50# on occasional basis for assist with patient transfers.Rare lifting of up to 100# for controlled falls.Able to lift up to 15# overhead on occasional basis.Able to push and pull of up to 20# of horizontal force on frequent basis, up to 35# of horizontal force on occasional basis and up to 50# of force on rare basis.Ability to administer CPR.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.