ER RN - Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift

Schedule:

.6 FTE 2 (12 hr) day shifts per week Every 3rd weekend Every 3rd holiday

Provides and directs safe, effective, and culturally competent care for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions. Utilizes evidence-based practice and critical thinking to assess, triage, plan, implement, and evaluate care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The Emergency Room (RN) manages a diverse patient population across all age groups and conditions, including trauma, cardiac, neurological, and behavioral health emergencies. Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, Emergency Room Techs, and other ED team members.

Facilitates communication with physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members. Adheres to Mercy One’s performance expectations and upholds the Mission, Vision, and Values of Mercy One.

• Performs Rapid and Comprehensive Assessments
• Develops and Implements Emergency Care Plans
• Delivers Timely and Effective Interventions
• Evaluates Patient Responses and Adjusts Care
• Facilitates Communication and Coordination
• Demonstrates Clinical Competence in Emergency Nursing
• Manages Multiple Patients and Prioritizes Care
• Provides Age-Appropriate and Culturally Sensitive Care
• Ensures Safety and Compliance
• Maintains Professional Standards and Regulatory Compliance

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license, (current Illinois (IL) license if working in IL) required.
• Possession of a 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.

Competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunities for growth within the Mercy One Health System.

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.