CVU RN - Cardiovascular Registered Nurse

About the role

The Cardiovascular Unit at MercyOne Dubuque is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team. This position provides and directs safe, effective, and culturally competent care for patients with acute medical and surgical conditions.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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.

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include an associate degree in nursing and possession of a current or compact state licensure as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.

Skills

• Critical thinking
• Communication skills
• Ability to manage telemetry and cardiac monitoring
• Age-appropriate care management

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits package
• Opportunity for growth throughout the system

Schedule

.9 FTE, 36 hours per week Rotating shift Weekends & holidays rotation

Pay

Competitive compensation

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Vacation and sick leave
• Professional development opportunities