PRN RN

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Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Assisted Living RN

As a Assisted Living Registered Nurse at MercyOne you will be a collaborative member/leader of the healthcare team and is accountable for practicing both the art and science of nursing, delivering care.  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.

Schedule:

• PRN

General Requirements:

• 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.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. 

• 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. 

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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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.