RN - Pediatric​/Adult Surgical Registered Nurse

RN - Pediatric/Adult Surgical Registered Nurse at Mercy One

Provides and directs safe, effective, and culturally-competent perioperative care for pediatric through aging adult patients. Key accountabilities include assessments, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care using critical thinking and evidenced-based practice; adherence to the Professional Practice Standards as defined by ANA; and active participation in quality monitoring and performance improvement activities. During procedures, the nurse will function in one of two roles with distinct competencies applied to each role: circulating nurse or scrub nurse.

• Provide and direct safe, effective, and culturally-competent perioperative care for pediatric through aging adult patients.
• Conduct assessments, diagnoses, identify outcomes, plan, implement, and evaluate care using critical thinking and evidence-based practice.
• Adhere to ANA Professional Practice Standards and participate in quality monitoring and performance improvement activities.
• During procedures, function as circulating nurse or scrub nurse with the appropriate competencies for each role.

• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time
• Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift (First Shift);
  
  Hours:
  
  7:00am–7:30pm

• Education:
  
  Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Field Of Study:
  Nursing
• Special Training: ACLS;
  Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Training Preferred:
  Baccalaureate in Nursing
• Licensure/Registration:
  Registered Nurse in Iowa;
  Registered Nurse in Illinois within 1 year
• Experience:
  
  No experience required
• Interpersonal Skills:
  Interactions with a variety of people; moderate difficulty and sensitivity; capable of handling moderately complicated problem situations or stressful encounters
• Physical Demands:
  Very High Intensity physical labor; lifting more than 50 pounds; significant stamina; may require rest; varied body postures; occasional 10-35% of time
• Working Conditions:
  
  Routine exposure to adverse environmental conditions; safety precautions required; time exposure limited to 70% or less of the work day
• Possible Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens:
  Yes

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.