RN - Psychiatric Services Registered Nurse

Trinity Health; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Health System in Dubuque, IA is hiring a Registered Nurse for a weekend package in Psychiatric Services. The role supports patients with acute medical and surgical needs, providing safe, evidence-based nursing care and coordinating with the care team.

Typical schedule includes Friday through Sunday, 6:00am to 6:30pm, with 12-hour shifts; requires Iowa RN license, ADN or BSN preferred, and BLS; ACLS as applicable; joining MercyOne with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Current state RN licensure in Iowa or compact license.
• BLS required; ACLS required if telemetry monitoring capabilities.
• Mandatory Reporter training (Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse) within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective, and culturally competent care for patients with acute medical and surgical conditions.
• Utilize evidence-based practice and critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate outcomes.
• Supervise and coordinate care by LPNs, patient care assistants and nursing team members.
• Communicate with physicians, patients, families and interdisciplinary team members.

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

Job Title: RN, Weekend Package

Department: Psychiatric Services

Shift: 1st shift

Hours: 6:00am-6:30pm

Status: .9 (36 hours a week)

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a RN!

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.

Schedule

• RN, Weekend Package
• Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• 1st shift
• 6am-6:30pm
• RNs work 12-hour shifts

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
• 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

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

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.