RN - Neuro​/Oncology Registered Nurse

Mercy One is committed to improving the health of our communities through compassionate, evidence-based care aligned with our Mission and Values.

Description
:
At Mercy One, 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.

Employment Type
:
Full time

Shift
: 12 Hour Day Shift

Mercy One Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. We exceed geographic expectations in clinical capabilities and quality, with distinctions as a two-time national Top 15 Health System and top 1 percent in patient safety.

Position Title:

RN

Department:
Neuro/Oncology Unit

Shift:
1st (7a-7:30p)

Status: 0.9 (36 hours a week)

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Join the Mercy One Family! We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse!

As a Registered Nurse at Mercy One, you will provide and direct safe, effective, and culturally competent care for patients with acute medical and surgical conditions. Through evidence-based practice, you will utilize critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate outcome-based care. The Acute Care RN manages a diverse patient population with varying levels of acuity, including post-operative, medical, telemetry, and neurologic patients.

You will supervise and coordinate care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and other nursing team members. You will facilitate communication with physicians, patients and families, and the interdisciplinary team. You will uphold Mercy One’s performance expectations and the Mission, Vision, and Values of Mercy One.

• Conducts assessment
• Identifies patient problems and develops plan of care
• Implements outcome- and goal-based plan of care
• Evaluates patient progress and revises the plan as needed
• Communicates relevant clinical information to the team to optimize patient outcomes/goals
• Demonstrates clinical competence
• Manages telemetry and cardiac monitoring when applicable
• Provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients served on the assigned unit
• Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures
• Maintains knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Mercy One policies, standards, and procedures to ensure ethical and professional behavior

• Associate degree in nursing required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Registered Nurse in Iowa;
  Registered Nurse in Illinois within 1 year
• 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

Colleagues of Mercy One Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system.

Visit Mercy One Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at Mercy One Health System circle of care.

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.