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JumpStart Registered Nurse

MercyOne

1 Positions

ID: TRHEUS00615924MERCYO

Posted On 09/08/2025

Refreshed On 10/09/2025

Job Overview

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

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

MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, home health care, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care, and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home.

In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet® hospital four consecutive times - the nation's most prestigious award for nursing excellence.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

  • Earn up to $2,000 monthly stipend while you finish the last 9 months of your RN education.

  • MercyOne will reimburse your board and licensure fees.

  • Once you have your licensure, start your career with MercyOne!

Essential Key Job Responsibilities:

  • Delivers assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN.

  • Performs or assists patients with activities including personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation, transporting, range of motion exercises, dressing/undressing, feeding, changing bandages, elimination needs, and emptying drainage devices.

  • Responds to patient calls and anticipates patient needs.

  • Assures patient safety and comfort through use of safe patient handling techniques, regular rounding, environmental maintenance, equipment maintenance, and other appropriate safety measures.

  • Calculates intake and output (excluding IVs). Measures vital signs. 

  • Performs bedside blood glucose testing. 

  • Makes entries to patient health records as consistent with scope of job duties and in compliance with company policy.

  • Initiates or assists with emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).

  • Performs post-mortem care.

  • Sets up equipment and supplies for procedures. 

  • Prepares patients and rooms for procedures, admissions, and transfers. 

  • Discharges patients from system.

  • Observes and reports information regarding any change in physical/mental condition, behavior, or status of the patient to the nurse.

  • Collects and labels specimens.

  • Sets up, operates, and maintains selected pieces of equipment.

Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program.

  • Must be 18 years of age.

  • Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.

  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certified within six (6) weeks of hire.

Talk to Your Recruiter:

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the JumpStart Program, please contact Whitney LaMar at Whitney.LaMar@mercyone.org. We're excited to help you start your career in nursing!

Our Commitment

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.

Primary Contact

1682448263570

Smith Jennifer

Talent Acquisition Partner, Human Resources

563-589-9673

Phone

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563-589-9673

Fax

jennifer.smith009@mercyhealth.com

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Job Details

Categories

Health Care

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Part Time

Company ID

1154

Job REQ #

TRHEUS00615924MERCYONEENUS

# Positions

1

Start Date

20250908

End Date

20251107

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About the Company

MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center is a not-for-profit Catholic hospital serving the tri-state area of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin since 1879.  MercyOne – Dubuque has 263 beds while MercyOne – Dyersville is a critical access hospital with 25 beds and a 40-bed nursing home.

MercyOne offers a full range of acute care services, including invasive cardiology and open-heart surgery, Level II trauma center, Level II regional neonatal intensive care unit, general and orthopedic surgery, psychiatric services and inpatient physical rehabilitation.  MercyOne also operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units, extensive outpatient rehabilitation services, home health care, retail pharmacy and a wide range of outpatient, community and business services.  MercyOne’s 1,500 full- and part-time employees and medical staff of 230 care for more than 56,000 inpatients and outpatients each year.

The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and achieved Magnet designation, the gold standard of patient care, in 2004 and was redesignated a Magnet hospital for the fourth time in 2019.

MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center is a ministry organization of Trinity Health based in Novi, Michigan. MercyOne is an organization that values and encourages diversity.  To learn more about MercyOne and opportunities for employment, please see the postings listed on this site or visit our website mercyone.org.