RN - Pediatrics Registered Nurse

RN – Pediatrics Registered Nurse

Location: Dubuque, IA (Mississippi River)

Employment Type: Full‑time

Shift: 12‑hour night shift (6:00 pm‑6:30 am)

Description: Mercy One Dubuque Medical Center offers the only Level II NICU and the most comprehensive cardiology center in the tri‑state area. It holds Magnet designation, CMS 5‑star rating, national recognition, a Wellmark Blue Distinction Center+ for maternity, and multiple American Heart Association awards.

Provides and directs safe, effective, and culturally competent care for women, newborns, and pediatric patients across labor and delivery, postpartum, newborn nursery, pediatrics, and/or pediatric intensive care, with varying levels of acuity. Supervises and coordinates care by LPNs, patient care assistants, and other team members while ensuring clear communication with physicians, families, and the interdisciplinary team.

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license (or current Illinois license if working in IL) required.
• 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.
• High language, intermediate to high math, high critical‑thinking ability.
• Basic computer skills required.

• Conduct initial assessment within 30 minutes of patient arrival.
• Complete admission assessment database within 24 hours.
• Identify patient problems and develop outcome/goal‑based plan of care.
• Determine nursing interventions and prioritize care needs.
• Coordinate patient care based on acuity and team competencies.
• Implement plan of care, including treatments, orders, education, and medications.
• Assist in discharge planning, ensuring resources for newborn care and pediatric follow‑up.
• Reassess regularly to monitor maternal and pediatric progress.
• Document discharge instructions, overrides, and quality improvements.
• Communicate clinical information to optimize outcomes, including to physicians and interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain medication safety following the “5 Rights.”
• Demonstrate competency in electronic health record systems.
• Manage fetal and neonatal monitoring and interpret tracings when applicable.
• Provide interventions for obstetric or neonatal emergencies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to safety, infection‑control standards, and PPE use.
• Uphold Trinity Health’s Integrity Program and all applicable policies.

• May involve exposure to hazardous substances and narcotics.
• Expose to infectious or communicable diseases in patient care areas.
• Lift/Carry;
  Push/Pull 76‑100% of the time (average 50‑100 lbs).
• Stand;
  Walk/Move 76‑100% of the time.
• Must comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.

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.