Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Unit (0.6 Rotating)

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

Rotating shifts

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Pediatric Unit. You will provide patient-centered care, communicate with families, and collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement plans.

The role requires strong assessment and critical thinking, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to educate patients and families. The position offers rotating shifts and a comprehensive benefits package, with a sign-on bonus for external applicants.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in Iowa or a compact state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• PALS certification within 12 months of hire; NICU certification within 12 months of hire.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and adherence to Mercy protocols.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clinical information at handoffs to patients, families, and coworkers to support optimal outcomes.
• Demonstrate competent assessment, planning, intervention, coordination and evaluation based on the patient’s plan of care.
• Maintain accurate, real-time documentation of nursing care per hospital policy.
• Delegate to licensed and unlicensed staff as assigned and supervise care across shifts.
• Provide age-appropriate communication and education to patients and families.

Skills

Nursing fundamentals

Patient care

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Education

BSN preferred

RN license in Iowa/compact state

Job description

External Applicants Earn up to $9,000 Sign on Bonus!Work ShiftVariable/Rotating ShiftsScheduled 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 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 DutiesPediatric Unit:Demonstrates an awareness of the special needs of the pediatric populations served.Performs treatments and procedures and prepares and administers medications appropriately considering the physiology and psychological development of the pediatric patient.Cross Training:The Pediatric nurse is cross trained to provide care in the NICU and mother baby care on Birthplace.NICU:Demonstrates appropriate care and knowledge of the ill newborn including assessment and interventions for newborn resuscitation, oxygen therapy, fluid replacement, TPN, skincare, developmental care, medications, NG feedings, NICU admissions, parent support and teaching.Postpartum Care:Demonstrates appropriate care and knowledge including assessment of and interventions for pain, fundus, lochial flow, perineum, incision, vital signs, blood loss, teaching needs, bonding and psychosocial situations.Breastfeeding Support:Demonstrates appropriate care and knowledge including assessment of and interventions for latch, adequate feedings, sore nipples and feeding cues.Newborn Care:Demonstrates appropriate care and knowledge which includes assessment and interventions for pain, gestational age, near-term infants, jaundice, temp instability, respiratory status, hypoglycemia, newborn screen, hearing screens, Hugs, signs and symptoms of sepsis and abnormalities.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.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.Additional requirements specific to each department are noted below:Pediatric UnitPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 12 months of hire/transfer.Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification required within 12 months of hire/transfer.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.