ER RN - Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Description
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 Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. With approximately 50,000 patient admissions every year, MercyOne Clinton operates 249 licensed beds. In addition to a wide range of traditional hospital services, MercyOne Clinton provides a continuum of care with specialized services in wound care, radiation oncology, dialysis, imaging, sleep disorders, therapy services, and skilled care. MercyOne Clinton has a staff of more than 800 employees, making it one of the community’s largest employers.
Essential Functions
- Performs Rapid and Comprehensive Assessments
- Develops and Implements Emergency Care Plans
- Delivers Timely and Effective Interventions
- Prepares patients for diagnostic testing, procedures, or transfer to higher levels of care
- Evaluates Patient Responses and Adjusts Care
- Demonstrates Clinical Competence in Emergency Nursing
- Manages Multiple Patients and Prioritizes Care
- Facilitates Communication and Coordination
- Ensures Safety and Compliance
- Maintains Professional Standards and Regulatory Compliance
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.
- High language, intermediate to high math, high critical thinking ability.
- Basic computer skills required.