Clinic Registered Nurse (RN): Pediatrics and Adolescent Care

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 North Iowa is the largest provider of health care services in our region, and we are proudly the largest employer in Cerro Gordo County. Our hospital is a private, not-for-profit health care center, licensed for 346 beds, which serves more than 400,000 inpatients and outpatients each year.

MercyOne Mason City Pediatrics and Adolescent Care provides care for children from infancy through age 18, focusing on illness-related and preventative care while addressing physical, emotional, and social developmental needs in a compassionate, non-hurried, and nurturing environment. We offer both in-person and virtual appointment options with safety precautions in place.

About the role

As a Clinic Registered Nurse at MercyOne, you will provide patient care in outpatient settings, delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. You will coordinate care among clinical staff, support patient and family education, and ensure communication across healthcare teams. This role operates with minimal supervision and is accountable for clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assess, intervene, and provide direct patient care using critical thinking and nursing processes (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments (physical, psychosocial, nutritional, functional, safety, spiritual, cultural, educational).
• Make nursing decisions based on patient status and care needs.
• Administer medications and treatments safely via multiple routes (oral, IM, SC, ID, IV, inhalation, topical, ocular, optic, sublingual, nasal) and document accordingly.
• Perform nursing care, lab and diagnostic tests, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and limited radiology procedures following policies and universal precautions.
• Assist providers with patient care, phone/mail/fax communications, scheduling, consents, admissions, referrals, and outpatient procedures.
• Communicate and collaborate with physicians, staff, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding care plans and patient needs.
• Educate patients, families, and clinical staff on treatments, medications, test preparation, discharge, and health maintenance; document education and evaluate understanding.
• Participate in staff meetings, committees, quality improvement, risk management, and performance improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation in EMR: assessments, vitals, symptoms, treatments, medications, education, charges, lab results, histories, and consults.
• Maintain and monitor supplies, equipment, medication stock, and office machines; follow maintenance and quality control protocols; report malfunctions.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergency patient needs and initiate emergency procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, and other policies to ensure adherence.

Requirements

• Active RN License in the state of Iowa; Licensure from other states may be required based on location. Compact State License acceptable where applicable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within 3 months of hire.
• Proficient in basic computer skills (Windows environment, web-based navigation, email, MS Office).
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Completion of specialty classes or proof of other certifications required for some roles.
• Personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Schedule

Full time, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Benefits

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunities for growth throughout the system. Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about benefits, culture, and career development opportunities.