PCU RN-Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

About the role

At MercyOne Clinton Medical Center, a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system, Registered Nurses provide and direct safe, effective, and culturally competent care for patients with acute medical and surgical conditions. Through evidence-based practice and critical thinking, the Acute Care RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates outcome-based care for a diverse patient population with varying levels of acuity, including post-operative, medical, telemetry, and neurologic patients. The role involves supervising and coordinating care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and other nursing team members, while facilitating communication with physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members. The position upholds MercyOne’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Responsibilities

• Conducts an initial assessment of new admissions within 30 minutes of arrival and completes the admission assessment database within 24 hours.
• Identifies patient problems and develops outcome/goal-based plans of care, incorporating relevant medical history and collaborating with other healthcare disciplines.
• Implements outcome-based plans of care, assigns and coordinates patient care based on acuity and team member skills, and delegates tasks appropriately.
• Evaluates patient progress, revises plans of care as needed, and participates in discharge planning.
• Communicates relevant clinical information to the team to optimize patient outcomes, maintains ongoing communication with interdisciplinary team members, and documents comprehensively and legibly.
• Demonstrates clinical competence, adheres to patient care policies and procedures, ensures medication safety, and maintains proficiency in required computer systems.
• Manages telemetry and cardiac monitoring, interprets cardiac rhythms, and responds appropriately to arrhythmias and changes in patient condition.
• Provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of patients, performs age-specific data collection, and communicates effectively with patients of all ages.
• Adheres to all safety, infection control, and colleague health policies and procedures, attends required safety programs, and maintains a safe working environment.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and organizational integrity standards to ensure ethical and professional behavior.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license.
• 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, and high critical thinking ability.
• Basic computer skills required.