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Registered Nurse-Full Time Nights-NICU/Pediatrics

MercyOne

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ID: TRHEUS00431565MERCYO

Posted On 10/14/2023

Job Overview

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

NICU staff will provide one on one care with newborns following delivery, including attending all deliveries in the Birth Center for term and preterm newborns. This includes conducting physical assessments, monitoring and administration of medications. NICU staff work closely with physicians, respiratory therapists and laboratory personnel to fulfill each patient’s plan of care.
Working a rotating night position, staff are assigned every third weekend and holiday. Working primarily 1800-0630, schedule is otherwise created utilizing self-scheduling with the guidance of the unit staffing committee.
NICU staff will be cross trained to Pediatrics to take patients admitted to that unit, in addition to cross training to care for postpartum couplets. All NICU staff are certified in NRP and PALS onsite and are also required to be certified in BLS and mandatory reporter.

MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center promotes excellence in nursing practice and a thriving professional practice environment, as evidenced by our designation as a Magnet Hospital.  Consistent with the American Nurses Association’s Nursing Social Policy Statement, we support the definition of professional nursing and the essential features of contemporary nursing practice including:

  • Provision of a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing.
  • Attention to the range of human experiences and responses to health, disease, and illness within the physical and social environments.
  • Integration of objective data with knowledge gained from an appreciation of the patient’s or group’s subjective experience.
  • Application of scientific knowledge to the processes of diagnosis and treatment through the use of judgment and critical thinking
  • Advancement of professional nursing knowledge through scholarly inquiry
  • Influence of social and public policy to promote social justice.

The registered nurse at MercyOne is a collaborative member/leader of the healthcare team and is accountable for practicing both the art and science of nursing, delivering care as prescribed by the ANA Standards of Practice & Professional Performance described below.  In addition, registered nurses are accountable to practice in accordance with standards established/endorsed by MercyOne leadership and by external regulators and accreditation agencies.  The RN actively promotes MercyOne Nursing and the nursing profession, and supports advancing practice as defined by the MercyOne Nursing Vision Statement and annual Patient Care Services goals.  Registered nurses at MercyOne have authority, responsibility and accountability for nursing practice through the formal nursing shared governance structure, and are expected to abide by the Code of Ethics for Nurses as follows:

  • The nurse, in all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health problems.
  • The nurse’s primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, or community.
  • The nurse promotes, advocates for, and strives to protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient.
  • The nurse is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse’s obligation to provide optimum patient care.
  • The nurse owes the same duties to self as to others, including the responsibility to preserve integrity and safety, to maintain competence, and to continue personal and professional growth.
  • The nurse participates in establishing, maintaining, and improving health care environments and conditions of employment conducive to the provision of quality health care and consistent with the values of the profession through individual and collective action.
  • The nurse participates in the advancement of the profession through contributions to practice, education, administration, and knowledge development.
  • The nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public in promoting community, national, and international efforts to meet health needs.
  • The profession of nursing, as represented by associations and their members, is responsible for articulating nursing values for maintaining the integrity of the profession and its practice, and for shaping social policy.

MercyOne registered nurses are responsible to carry out the mission of MercyOne and Catholic healthcare and to passionately contribute to the organization’s overall success in all dimensions of performance.

SCOPE OF SERVICE:

Nurses practice in settings across the hospital and the continuum of care.  Customers include but are not limited to patients and families/significant others, medical staff, hospital associates, Executive Team, Trinity Health colleagues, visitors, and regulatory agents.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center supports a shared leadership philosophy and encourages nursing staff to demonstrate accountability for his or her own practice. Therefore, the nursing organization reflects a flat structure. The professional registered nurse reports to the Clinical Director, who in turn reports to the Vice President of Patient Care Services/CNO, who, in turn reports to the Chief Executive Officer. No subordinates formally report to this position, but the incumbent may serve as a mentor or preceptor to other nursing staff and may delegate activities to unlicensed assistive personnel as outlined in the Iowa Nursing Practice Act and the Mercy Delegation Policy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center's Model of Caring and Trinity Health's Code of Conduct, fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent with MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center's Mission and Values. 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. Maintains a professional, collaborative work environment so as to foster a positive public image for MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center.  Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety, and medical information (i.e., HIPAA, Stark, etc.). Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed. Practice within the legal scope of a registered professional nurse as outlined in the Iowa Board of Nursing Practice Act and deliver competent care consistent with standards/policies defined by professional nursing organizations, MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center, and external regulators/accreditation/certifying organizations. Utilize research and evidence-based practice standards in the delivery of patient care. Actively engage and participate in unit-based and central nursing/organizational committees and initiatives that advance nursing practice and quality of patient/family care. Continuously seek out opportunities to improve the quality of patient care delivery through innovative and creative problem solving. Support and participate in nursing shared governance and interdisciplinary decision-making. Demonstrate ethical conduct and practice consistent with the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements. Contribute to the positive image of nursing and enhance the magnetic culture of the organization by modeling professional behavior both in the organization and in the community. Use and effectively integrate technology to support and document nursing activities and patient care. Serve as a teacher, mentor, and coach to patients, students, new nurses, peers, other colleagues, and staff. Embrace change and lifelong learning, taking personal accountability to seek out experiences that reflect current practice in order to maintain skills and competence in clinical practice and role performance. Seek and incorporate feedback concerning improvement in one’s own practice.

REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The professional nurse will adhere to the ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice:

Standard 1.  Assessment   The registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and/or the situation.

Standard 2.  Diagnosis   The registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnoses or the issues.

Standard 3.  Outcomes Identification   The registered nurse identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation.

Standard 4.  Planning   The registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.

Standard 5.  Implementation   The registered nurse implements the identified plan.

  • Standard 5A:  Coordination of Care   The registered nurse coordinates care delivery.
  • Standard 5B:  Health Teaching and Health Promotion   The registered nurse employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
  • Standard 5C:  Consultation   The graduate-level prepared specialty nurse or advanced practice registered nurse provides consultation to influence the identified plan, enhance the abilities of others, and effect change.
  • Standard 5D:  Prescriptive Authority and Treatment   The advanced practice registered nurse uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and therapies in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.

Standard 6.  Evaluation   The registered nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.

The professional nurse will adhere to the ANA Standards of Professional Performance:

Standard 7.  Ethics   The registered nurse practices ethically

Standard 8.  Education   The registered nurse attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.

Standard 9.  Evidence-Based Practice and Research The registered nurse integrates evidence and research findings into practice.

Standard 10.  Quality of Practice   The registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.

Standard 11.  Communication The registered nurse communicates effectively in all areas of practice.

Standard 12.  Leadership   The registered nurse demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.

Standard 13.  Collaboration   The registered nurse collaborates with healthcare consumer, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.

Standard 14.  Professional Practice Evaluation   The registered nurse evaluates her or his own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.

Standard 15.  Resource Utilization   The registered nurse utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.

Standard 16.  Environmental Health   The registered nurse practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Job requires the ability to work designated shift lengths, including 8 and 12 hours. Uses appropriate safety transfer techniques and body mechanics when moving, transporting, etc., of patients or equipment. Has the physical stamina to meet the requirements of this job description, including frequent        walking, bending, and standing. Job requires the use of hands for simple and firm grasping and fine manipulating. The essential functions of the RN include performing the following activities continuously (67-100% of the workday:  Physical activities performed frequently (34-66% of the workday) include standing; physical activities performed occasionally (0-33% of the workday) include sitting, twisting, and squatting. Both hands are used to perform the job duties. Job requires lifting and frequent carrying (21-50% of work time) 11-24 lbs., and occasionally (6-10% of work time) up to 35 lbs. with assistance/assistive devices. Must understand and accept the possibility of exposure to environmental elements, internal and external, which may affect the workplace, such as infectious disease, chemical and/or chemical fumes, dust, noise, physical injury from an out-of-control patient, and adverse effects of inclement weather which may occur. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. Is able to function effectively under stressful situations. Job requires high level of mental concentration to attain established deadlines. Working environment includes frequent interruptions. Must be able to speak, hear speech and see at near visual acuity level. An associate may be called upon to perform physical actions not specifically identified in this job description. Must adhere to applicable organizational requirements on an annual basis for Employee Health Directives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED):

Education, Licensure and Certification

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred or within 4 years of hire.

Must be a registered nurse and must hold an active license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa.

Certification by a nationally recognized nursing organization is preferred and strongly encouraged.

The registered nurse continuously seeks opportunities to enhance his or her own professional nursing practice.  Membership in an appropriate professional nursing organization is recommended.

Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) will be required within 30 days of hire and every 2 years thereafter.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

Primary Contact

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Jennifer Smith and Jessica Schleuning

Talent Acquisition Partners, Human Resources

563-589-9673 or 563-589-9671

Phone

Phone

Phone

563-589-9671 or 563-589-9673

Fax

jessica.schleuning@mercyhealth.com or jennifer.smith009@mercyhealth.com

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Job Details

Categories

Health Care

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time


Qualifications

Education

High School/GED

Company ID

1154

Job REQ #

TRHEUS00431565MERCYONEENUS

# Positions

1

Start Date

20231014

End Date

20231024

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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.