RN - Birth Center Registered Nurse

Trinity Health; Dubuque (IA); Sur place; USD 39 000 - 55 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Trinity Health in Dubuque, IA, is seeking an RN for its Birth Center to provide compassionate, evidence-based care for women, newborns, and pediatrics during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods. The role emphasizes teamwork, critical thinking, and adherence to regulatory standards in a high-acuity setting.

Night and weekend coverage is required, with cross-training in pediatrics during high census. The ideal candidate holds an RN license in Iowa, BLS certification, and ACLS/NRP as

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• BSN preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license (or Illinois license if working in IL) required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter training within 3 months of hire.
• High language, intermediate to high math, high critical thinking ability.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsabilités

• Conduct an initial assessment within 30 minutes of arrival.
• Complete admission assessment within 24 hours of admission.
• Identify patient problems and develop goal-based care plans.

Connaissances

Critical thinking

High language skills

Basic computer skills

Formation

Associate degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Outils

Electronic Fetal Monitor

ACLS

NRP

BLS

Description du poste

Employment Type: Part time
Shift: Rotating Shift
Description: Dubuque, located right on the Mississippi river, is known for its historic charm and has a cost of living approximately 12% below the U.S. average. The Dubuque Community School District is highly regarded, and the city offers private schools plus colleges like Loras College and Clarke University. Families enjoy cultural attractions such as the National Mississippi River Museum, arts festivals and an abundance of parks and trails. As the region’s leading hospital, MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center offers the only Level II NICU and the most comprehensive cardiology center in the tri‑state area. It holds Magnet designation (fifth consecutive cycle), CMS 5‑star quality rating and national recognition including Fortune/IBM Watson’s 100 Top Hospitals. It’s a Wellmark Blue Distinction Center+ for maternity and earns American Heart Association awards —Stroke Gold Plus, Mission: Lifeline NSTEMI and STEMI Gold. It recently celebrated 100 years of American Heart Association membership. Position Title: RN Department: Birth Center Status: PRN/Per Diem Full time position in the Birth Center at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center. Primarily night position; this position is also required to work every third weekend and every third holiday. Care for the laboring patient in addition to postpartum couplets and surgical patients. Will be cross trained to assist in pediatrics during times of high census. Required to become Electronic Fetal Monitor certified within first year, in addition to ACLS and NRP; Mandatory Reporter and BLS also required.

POSITION PURPOSE

Provides and directs safe, effective, and culturally competent care for women, newborns, and pediatric patients. Utilizes evidence-based practice and critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate outcome-based care. Manages a diverse patient population across labor and delivery, postpartum, newborn nursery, pediatrics, and/or pediatric intensive care, with varying levels of acuity. Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Technicians/Assistants, and other team members, while ensuring clear communication with physicians, families, and the interdisciplinary team. Adheres to MercyOne’s performance expectations and upholds the Mission, Vision, and Values of MercyOne.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in nursing required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Current Iowa RN license, (current Illinois (IL) license if working in IL) required
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire
• High language, intermediate to high math, high critical thinking ability
• Basic computer skills required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts an initial assessment to gather data.

  Makes an initial assessment of new admissions within 30 minutes of the patient’s arrival to the unit.

  Completes all areas of the admission assessment database within 24 hours of admission.

• Identifies patient problems and develops them into an outcome/goal-based plan of care.

  Initiates the patient problem list and incorporates relevant obstetric, neonatal, or pediatric history into the plan of care.

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PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Performs duties that may involve exposure to hazardous substances and is subject to normal risks associated with handling of narcotics. In patient care areas, may perform or demonstrate patient care tasks which may expose the clinical nurse to infectious or communicable disease, or possibility of injury from irrational or confused patients and visitors or from instruments or equipment.
• Lift/Carry; Push/Pull 76-100% of the time, avg 50-100 lbs.
• Stand; Walk/Move About 76-100% of the time.
• Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.

OUR COMMITMENT

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.