ER RN-Emergency Registered Nurse

Job Overview

At Mercy One, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you are 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.

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. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two‑time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety.

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

Schedule:

7pm-7:30am, 3 (12 hr) day shifts per week;
Every other weekend;
Holiday rotation

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health and Mercy One Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

• Conducts initial triage and assessment within minutes of patient arrival.
• Prioritizes care based on acuity using Emergency Severity Index (ESI) or similar triage tools.
• Completes focused and comprehensive assessments as appropriate to presenting condition.

• Identifies immediate patient needs and formulates rapid response plans.
• Initiates and revises care plans based on evolving patient conditions.
• Coordinates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely interventions.

• Administers medications, treatments, and procedures per physician orders and protocols.
• Initiates life‑saving interventions including CPR, defibrillation, and airway management.
• Prepares patients for diagnostic testing, procedures, or transfer to higher levels of care.

• Continuously monitors patient status and response to interventions.
• Reassesses and updates care plans based on clinical changes.
• Documents all assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and promptly.

• Communicates critical information to physicians and team members.
• Provides clear and compassionate updates to patients and families.
• Participates in shift handoffs, trauma alerts, and interdisciplinary huddles.

• Maintains proficiency in emergency procedures and equipment (e.g., IV insertion, EKG interpretation, wound care).
• Follows protocols for stroke, sepsis, trauma, and cardiac emergencies.
• Uses clinical judgment to elevate care and activate rapid response or code teams.
• Ensures medication safety by following the “5 Rights” of medication administration.

• Balances care for multiple patients with varying acuity levels.
• Delegates tasks appropriately to support staff.
• Maintains situational awareness and adapts to rapidly changing conditions.

• Adjusts communication and interventions based on patient age and developmental level.
• Respects cultural beliefs and practices in the delivery of care.

• Adheres to infection control, safety, and emergency preparedness protocols.
• Uses personal protective equipment appropriately.
• Reports unsafe conditions and participates in safety initiatives.

• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Participates in continuing education and competency validation.
• Upholds ethical standards and maintains patient confidentiality.

Other duties as assigned by the manager.

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 procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

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