PACU RN-Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse

About the role

The emergency department at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center is staffed 24/7 with board-certified physicians and advanced-level practitioners. The facility is certified as a Level IV Trauma Center by the Iowa Department of Public Health.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized, high-quality nursing care to patients of all ages.
• Administers nursing care guided by physician orders, unit protocols, and professional judgment.
• 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 knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patients' records.
• Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, MercyOne policies, nursing standards, and professional judgment.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use (e.g., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices).
• Initiates emergency support measures (e.g., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
• Complies with OSHA/JCAHO and other regulatory agency recommendations and guidelines.
• Assists with clerical duties (e.g., maintenance of charge, patient record, answering phones and call lights, processing physician orders).
• Maintains patient care supplies, equipment, and environment.
• Provides orientation/education for staff, students, and other hospital and community organizations as requested.
• Supports and participates in departmental Performance Improvement projects.

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 characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring, able to inspire and motivate others.

Skills

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of Trinity Health's Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, and other policies and procedures.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system.

Pay

Details on pay structure not specified.

Schedule

PRN status with minimum qualifications.