RN - Cardiovascular Registered Nurse

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Growth opportunities within MercyOne

Job summary

MercyOne Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiovascular Interventional Unit/Observation Short Stay. You will provide safe, effective, culturally competent care for patients with acute medical and surgical conditions in a high-acuity setting.

Responsibilities include telemetry management, collaboration with physicians and the care team, and adherence to MercyOne’s standards. Competitive benefits and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in Iowa and IL within one year.
• BLS required; ACLS required only if telemetry monitoring capabilities exist.
• Mandatory Reporter training within three months of hire.
• Strong language, math, and critical thinking abilities.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessment.
• Identifies patient problems and develops plan of care.
• Implements outcome/goal-based plan of care.
• Evaluates patient progress and revises the plan as needed.
• Communicates relevant clinical information to the team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates clinical competence.
• Manages telemetry and cardiac monitoring when applicable.
• Provides age-appropriate care to patients on assigned unit.
• Adheres to safety, infection control and policies.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Telemetry monitoring

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: 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.

Position Title: RN, CIU/Observation Short Stay Department: Cardiovascular Interventional Unit/Observation Short Stay Hours/Shift: 36 hours per week, 0700-1930

As a Registered Nurse at MercyOne, you will provide and direct safe, effective, and culturally competent care for patients with acute medical and surgical conditions.

Through evidence-based practice, utilizes critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate outcome-based care. The Acute Care RN manages a diverse patient population with varying levels of acuity, including post-operative, medical, telemetry, and neurologic patients. Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and other nursing team members. Facilitates communication with physicians, patients and families, and interdisciplinary team members. Adheres to MercyOne’s performance expectations and upholds the Mission, Vision, and Values of MercyOne.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts assessment
• Identifies patient problems and develops plan of care
• Implements outcome/goal - based plan of care
• Evaluates patient progress and revises the outcome/goal - based plan as needed
• Communicates relevant clinical information to the team to optimize patient outcomes/goals
• Demonstrates clinical competence
• Manages telemetry and cardiac monitoring when applicable
• Provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit
• Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in nursing required Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Possession of a current or compact state licensure as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa and IL RN license within one year
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required only if the unit has telemetry monitoring capabilities.
• 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

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of 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.

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