Aya Healthcare
Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse
External applicants earn up to $25,000 sign on bonus! Work Shift: Variable/Rotating Shifts Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by being a competent, respectful, and compassionate professional who is able to safely, appropriately, accurately, efficiently and independently follow Mercy's standards along with policies and procedures while caring for patients. The Registered Staff Nurse works with the unit specific team members to identify clinical problems, develop a plan, and educate patients and families. Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Responsibilities
Monitors electrocardiograms initiated upon admission and continued until transferred or discharged unless otherwise ordered by a physician. Monitors Invasive Hemodynamic (Swan Ganz catheters, arterial lines, CVP) Assesses Neurologic Monitoring (noninvasive). Manages Mechanical Ventilation/BiPap/High flow Nasal cannula etc. Administers medications including continuous infusion of vasoactives drugs for hemodynamic regulation & narcotics for pain management. Performs venipuncture of peripheral vessels to obtain ordered lab tests. Registered nurses will draw arterial blood gasses. Manages Codes & Dysrhythmias and use of external pacemaker, and defibrillator. Monitors Intra-Abdominal Pressure. Manages Care of high risk patients; STEMI, STROKE, Hypothermia, etc. Acts as Charge Nurse and, when oriented, will function independently in the Code/MET role for the Medical Center. Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) Responsibilities
Monitors electrocardiograms initiated upon admission and continued until transferred or discharged unless otherwise ordered by a physician. Monitors Invasive Hemodynamic (Swan Ganz catheters, arterial lines, CVP). Assesses Neurologic Monitoring (noninvasive) & Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring. Manages Mechanical Ventilation/BiPap/High flow Nasal cannula etc. Administers Medications including continuous infusion of vasoactive drugs for hemodynamic regulation & narcotics for pain management. Performs venipuncture of peripheral vessels to obtain ordered lab tests. Registered nurses will draw arterial blood gasses. Manages codes & dysrhythmias including use of Zoll pacer, Medtronic Defib. Manages care of high-risk patients. When oriented, will function in a charge role. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Sound background in basic nursing principles and procedures. Demonstrates competency in unit specific skills. Demonstrates ability to provide safe and effective basic nursing care. Role Models exemplary customer service skills including verbal and non-verbal skills and proper phone etiquette. Creates a welcoming environment for all healthcare team members. Committed to ongoing self-development and learning. Professional Experience
Previous RN experience in an acute care setting preferred. Education
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred. Licensure, Certification, Registration
Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Iowa or compact state required. Current certification in Basic Life Support, in accordance with the American Heart Association required. Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date. Intensive Care Center Specific Requirements
The department requires Conscious Sedation training within 6 months of hire or transfer. The department requires Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) & CRRT training within 1 year of hire or transfer. The department requires Impella training/certification.
External applicants earn up to $25,000 sign on bonus! Work Shift: Variable/Rotating Shifts Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by being a competent, respectful, and compassionate professional who is able to safely, appropriately, accurately, efficiently and independently follow Mercy's standards along with policies and procedures while caring for patients. The Registered Staff Nurse works with the unit specific team members to identify clinical problems, develop a plan, and educate patients and families. Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Responsibilities
Monitors electrocardiograms initiated upon admission and continued until transferred or discharged unless otherwise ordered by a physician. Monitors Invasive Hemodynamic (Swan Ganz catheters, arterial lines, CVP) Assesses Neurologic Monitoring (noninvasive). Manages Mechanical Ventilation/BiPap/High flow Nasal cannula etc. Administers medications including continuous infusion of vasoactives drugs for hemodynamic regulation & narcotics for pain management. Performs venipuncture of peripheral vessels to obtain ordered lab tests. Registered nurses will draw arterial blood gasses. Manages Codes & Dysrhythmias and use of external pacemaker, and defibrillator. Monitors Intra-Abdominal Pressure. Manages Care of high risk patients; STEMI, STROKE, Hypothermia, etc. Acts as Charge Nurse and, when oriented, will function independently in the Code/MET role for the Medical Center. Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) Responsibilities
Monitors electrocardiograms initiated upon admission and continued until transferred or discharged unless otherwise ordered by a physician. Monitors Invasive Hemodynamic (Swan Ganz catheters, arterial lines, CVP). Assesses Neurologic Monitoring (noninvasive) & Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring. Manages Mechanical Ventilation/BiPap/High flow Nasal cannula etc. Administers Medications including continuous infusion of vasoactive drugs for hemodynamic regulation & narcotics for pain management. Performs venipuncture of peripheral vessels to obtain ordered lab tests. Registered nurses will draw arterial blood gasses. Manages codes & dysrhythmias including use of Zoll pacer, Medtronic Defib. Manages care of high-risk patients. When oriented, will function in a charge role. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Sound background in basic nursing principles and procedures. Demonstrates competency in unit specific skills. Demonstrates ability to provide safe and effective basic nursing care. Role Models exemplary customer service skills including verbal and non-verbal skills and proper phone etiquette. Creates a welcoming environment for all healthcare team members. Committed to ongoing self-development and learning. Professional Experience
Previous RN experience in an acute care setting preferred. Education
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred. Licensure, Certification, Registration
Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Iowa or compact state required. Current certification in Basic Life Support, in accordance with the American Heart Association required. Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date. Intensive Care Center Specific Requirements
The department requires Conscious Sedation training within 6 months of hire or transfer. The department requires Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) & CRRT training within 1 year of hire or transfer. The department requires Impella training/certification.