CCU RN - Critical Care Registered Nurse

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:At MercyOne, 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.
MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. With approximately 50,000 patient admissions every year, MercyOne Clinton operates 249 licensed beds. In addition to a wide range of traditional hospital services, MercyOne Clinton provides a continuum of care with specialized services in wound care, radiation oncology, dialysis, imaging, sleep disorders, therapy services, and skilled care. MercyOne Clinton has a staff of more than 800 employees, making it one of the community’s largest employers.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a RN, CCU.

Schedule:

• 7:00 pm – 7:30 am, every third weekend and holiday rotation

POSITION PURPOSE

Provides and directs safe,effectiveand culturally competent care forhigh risk, critically acute patients with actual or potential life-threatening conditions.Through evidence-based practice, utilizescriticalthinkingto assess, plan, implement and evaluate outcome-based care of patients. Provides care to critically ill patients including cardiovascular and surgical patients.May assume responsibilities and accountability for assigned ECMO patients.Supervises andcoordinatescare provided to patients by the LPN, Patient CareAssistantsand other nursing team members. Facilitates communication with physicians,patientand family, otherdepartmentsand/or team members. Adheres toMercyOne'sperformance expectations and performs all defined services and other related dutiesin accordance withthe Mission,Visionand Values ofMercyOne.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conductsan initialassessment to gather data

• Identifiespatient problems and develops them into an outcome/goal-based plan of care

• Implements the outcome/goal- basedplan of care

• Evaluates patient progress and revises the outcome/goal-based plan as needed

• Communicates relevant clinical information to the team tooptimizepatient outcomes/goals

• Demonstrates clinical competence

• Based on principles of growth and development, provides careappropriate tothe age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit

• Collects, analyzes,interpretsand applies age-specific data

• Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures

• 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 proceduresin order toensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degreerequired,BSN preferred.

• No experiencerequired; critical care nursing experience preferred.

• Current Iowa RNlicense, (current IL license if working in IL).

• BLS, Mandatory Reporter. ACLS within 12 months of hire. Cardiac monitoring course and/or select units of advance Nursing / Critical Care Course or comparable training

• TNCC

• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI) within 6 months of hire

• High language, intermediate to high math, high critical thinking ability.

• Basic computer skillsrequired

• Ability to work with diverse groups of people

• Ability to work under pressure and with a large degree of independence and accountability

• Ability to lead/direct others in a high stress situation/environment

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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Our Commitment

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.