RN MercyOne Primghar Hospital Full Time

Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Rotating Shift
Description:
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Rotating Shifts
Position Purpose: Under limited supervision, provides nursing care to assigned patients by utilizing the nursing process and meeting the established standards within the nursing department. Is accountable for assigned patients, demonstrates understanding of nursing and its issues and is an advocate for patient/families and nursing.
What you will Do:

• Prioritizes components of an in-depth assessment to determine patient's holistic health status on an ongoing basis.
• Establishes rapport with patient/family to identify learning needs, expected outcome and discharge needs.
• Utilizing the nursing process, efficiently identifies actual and potential problems and develops/carries out the plan of care for the complex patient; specific to the age of the patients population identified within the department/unit standards.
• Initiates, and revises as necessary, the plan of care which meets the unit standards.
• Promotes and maintains a safe and calm environment for complex patients by ensuring appropriate supplies, equipment, and patient/family needs.
• Implements nursing intervention and adapts care based on changes in patient condition, consultation with other professionals and patient/family needs.
• Makes clinical decisions independently based on scientific principles, systematic approach and experience.
• Identifies actual and potential risk to patients and/or families and initiates appropriate action to minimize risk
• Administers medications and treatments/procedures as directed, and as appropriate for the patient's medical care, in collaboration with the multi disciplinary team.
• Utilizes internal and community resources in planning care and initiating referrals.
• Initiates appropriate patient/family education following assessment of learning and discharge needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required, BSN preferred and strongly encouraged. Is a registered nurse maintaining current licensure to practice in applicable state.
• Must maintain current certifications in BLS and if required, Advanced Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Life Support (PALS) and TNCC.
• Actively participates and represents hospital in professional and community organizations.
• Must have a general working knowledge of computers and department specific software (i.e. Healthstream, internet, etc.)

Position Highlights and Benefits

• The tri-state region, referred to as Western Iowa or Siouxland, is highlighted by safe and friendly communities, excellent schools and a mix of peaceful rural areas and vibrant city atmosphere where Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota meet at the Missouri River.
• Situated in the heart of downtown Sioux City, MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center is also well positioned for urban living in any of the newly renovated apartments, downtown lofts, or townhome living options. The downtown also features a historic district with excellent restaurants and social spots, and you'll just be steps away from the beautifully renovated Warrior Hotel for dinner and the gorgeous Orpheum Theatre for entertainment.

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

• Wellness programs
• Education reimbursement
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage
• $15,000 Hiring Incentive!

Ministry/Facility Information
MercyOne Western Iowa serves the needs of individuals in a 33-county area including western Iowa, eastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center, a 238-bed regional facility, is home to the only Level II trauma center in the area - one of only four trauma care facilities in the state to receive verification from the American College of Surgeons - and MercyOne Air Med, a regional helicopter ambulance service. Along with owned and managed hospitals in Primghar and Hawarden, Iowa, and a partnership with Dunes Surgical Hospital in South Dakota, the region also operates a primary care network, specialty care clinics and home health care, providing an entire continuum of preventative, primary, acute and tertiary health care services to provide personalized, compassionate care for the communities we serve and beyond.
MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.