Acute Care RN-Medical Unit Registered Nurse

Mercy One Health System offers a RN opportunity focused on providing safe, effective, and culturally competent care for patients with acute medical and surgical conditions. Through evidence-based practice, nurses use 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.

Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and other nursing team members. Facilitates communication with physicians, patients and families, and interdisciplinary team members. Upholds Mercy One’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

• Conducts assessment
• Identifies patient problems and develops plan of care
• Implements outcome/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 patients on the assigned unit
• Adheres to safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures
• Maintains knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, organizational standards, and policies to ensure ethical, professional behavior

• 0.9 FTE, 36 hours per week
• Day shift: 6:00 am – 6:30 pm
• RNs work 12-hour shifts
• Every third weekend
• Holiday rotation
• Schedules are made every six weeks; staff can select preferred shifts

• Associate degree in nursing required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Current or compact state licensure as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa
• 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 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.