PACU RN-Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse

About the role

The Registered Nurse at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center provides individualized, high quality nursing care to patients of all ages. This position requires a strong understanding of the Nurse Practice Act, MercyOne policies, nursing standards, ethical principles, and professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient’s care plan in coordination with the physician.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately with staff, physicians, patients, families and other healthcare team members.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities related to clinical knowledge and professional issues.
• Delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights.
• 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.
• Current Iowa RN license.
• Operating Room experience preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.

Qualifications

• Comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health and MercyOne.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Professional judgment and decision-making.
• Documentation and record-keeping.
• Emergency response and management.

Benefits

MercyOne offers a full benefits package including competitive compensation, opportunities for growth throughout the system, and a supportive work environment.

Pay

Competitive compensation is offered based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

PRN status with rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.