Staff Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular - Full-Time

Mercy Medical Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our patient-centered team. You will provide safe, compassionate care following Mercy's standards and collaborate with the care team.

Requires Iowa RN license, BLS; ACLS within six months; a Bachelor’s in Nursing preferred. The role includes patient education, care planning, and accurate documentation; sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in Iowa or a compact state.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Delegates to other licensed and non-licensed staff as assigned.
• Provides ongoing education to patients and families.
• Communicates and collaborates with the healthcare team.
• Maintains real-time documentation of nursing care per policy.
• Assesses patient and family needs to provide patient-centered care.
• Directs staff in provision of care and ensures safety and quality.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

RN license Iowa or compact state

Basic Life Support

Job description

External Applicants Earn up to $15,000 Sign on Bonus!Work ShiftDayScheduled Weekly Hours40SummaryThis 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 DescriptionDelegates to other staff registered nurse, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, patient care technicians, unit secretaries, and other staff positions specific to the department.Provides ongoing education to patients and familiesCommunicates and collaborates effectively with all members of the healthcare teamAdheres to and promotes patient safety practices throughout the patient experienceResponds within scope of practice to emergencies and life threatening conditionsDemonstrate 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 barriersDirects other licensed and non-licensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as assignedDemonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitor and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environmentFunctions 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 objectivesMaintains 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 parametersDemonstrates critical thinking skills and judgment necessary to implement a patient plan of care, nursing interventions and proceduresContinually assesses patient and family needs in order to provide quality care based on a patient centered care modelDemonstrates competent assessment, planning, intervention, coordination and evaluation skills based on the individual patient plan of careEnsure 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 outcomeDepartment Specific DutiesConducts orientation session with patient, which includes interpretation of exercise prescription, guidelines for safety, and overview of programAssists participant in goal-setting and progression of exerciseDemonstrates competency in implementing the patient's plan of care, including writing exercise prescriptions, calculating target heart rate, and educational sessionsDemonstrates the ability to care for the patient with continuous cardiac monitoring including rhythm identification, interpretation and follow through with appropriate interventionKnowledge, Skills and 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 ExperienceExperience in acute care setting preferred.EducationBaccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred.Licensure, Certification, RegistrationCurrent 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.Advanced Cardiac Life Support will be required within six months of hire if not current.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.Physical Demand RequirementsHeavy: 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 basisAbility to administer CPRPhysical 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.