Emergency Department RN or Critical Care Paramedic

Description

New RN Rate
Employment Type: Full Time - 36 hours per week
Shift Schedule: Night Shift (7 PM - 7 AM)
Join the MercyOne Family! We are seeking a dedicated a Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Room Team!

Essential Job Functions

• Utilize the nursing process, including patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, care planning, interventions, and evaluation of patient status.
• Manage personalized care by promoting and restoring health, collaborating with providers and the multidisciplinary team, and offering physical and psychological support to patients and their families.
• Execute care plans as prescribed by providers, adhering to nursing practice guidelines and ensuring age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care.
• Educate patients on medication, procedures, and their care plans during hospitalization and post-discharge.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and provide care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner, respecting patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
• Perform and/or supervise activities requiring registered nurse expertise, seeking assistance when necessary.
• Provide leadership and direction in supervising others in delivering nursing care.
• Maintain current competencies by attending educational workshops and participating in departmental projects for process improvement.
• Adhere to the highest safety standards in all tasks.

Education And Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license from the State of Iowa.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the nursing process and its application.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Skilled in post-operative care for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Ongoing continuing education in nursing, appropriate to clinical assignments.
• BCLS certification at the healthcare provider level required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications recommended.