RN Med Surg Newton

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is seeking a Registered Nurse for the MercyOne Med/Surg unit in Iowa. The RN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, coordinating with physicians and care teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualified candidates will have a BSN, Iowa RN license, and current BLS/ACLS; prior hospital experience preferred. This is a full-time position with rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.

Qualifications

• Must apply the nursing process and adhere to established nursing standards.
• Reading, writing and spoken English required.
• Ability to operate computer systems and document care.

Responsibilities

• Administers and coordinates patient care from admission to discharge.
• Educates patients and families about care plans and health problems.
• Supervises PCTs and Support Assistants.
• Utilizes nursing documentation systems and equipment safely.
• Works rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Computer literacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Knowledge of aging and development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

IV pumps

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse in our Med/Surg department! The registered nurse plans and provides professional nursing care to the patient from admission to discharge. He/She coordinates care with other disciplines, consults with the family or significant others, and collaborates with the physician on the patient's behalf. The RN assesses, implements, and evaluates nursing care. The RN is responsible for supervision of PCTs and Support Assistants. The medical surgical registered nurse provides care in a 23 private room unit. This unit cares for patients with a variety of medical and surgical diagnosis including but not limited to, congestive heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, pneumonia, diabetes, COPD, abdominal surgeries, total joint replacements, hospice, orthopedics, skilled rehabilitation and infusion care.

QUALIFICATIONS

Understand(s) and is able to apply the nursing process while meeting established Nursing Standards. Must be able to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English. In addition, must be able to operate computer efficiently; skilled in meeting the growth and development needs of infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient groups; and must possess knowledge and understanding of cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation processes of these patient groups. Maintain BLS certification at health care provider level and ACLS, as well as Mandatory Reporting certification.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating the patient's care plan in coordination with the physician. Provides patient/family or caregiver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional and environmental health problems. Supervises health care members (i.e., patient care technicians, etc.) with patients. Utilizes computer applications and communication technologies appropriate to the work setting to enter, retrieve and analyze information and to facilitate communication and education. Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patients' record. Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center polices, nursing standards and professional judgement. Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices). Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms whenever available to maximize patient safety. Works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

EXPERIENCE

Nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred.

LICENSURE

Current license as a Registered Nurse from the State of Iowa required.

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

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.