Registered Nurse Elkader - Located in a community with a low cost of living and rich cultural heritage (Hiring Immediately)

Employment Type:Part timeShift:12 Hour Night ShiftDescription: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.Elkader offers small-town charm with a cost of living about 23% below the national average. Families benefit from good local schools and a safe, walkable community. Cultural highlights include the historic Elkader Opera House, Motor Mill Historic Site and kayaking on the Turkey River. Residents enjoy scenic parks, antique shops and annual heritage festivals.Mercy One Elkader Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital. It provides 24/7 emergency care and is designated as a Level IV Trauma Center, ensuring timely treatment for urgent needs. The hospital is known for its personalized, family-oriented approach to care, serving the rural Clayton County community and surrounding areas.Want to learn more about MercyOne Elkader? Click here: Elkader Medical CenterAs a Registered Nurse at MercyOne, you will provide and direct safe, effective, and culturally competent care for patients with acute medical and surgical conditions. Through evidence-based practice, utilizes critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate outcome-based care. The Acute Care RN manages a diverse patient population with varying levels of acuity, including post-operative, medical, telemetry, and neurologic patients. Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and other nursing team members. Facilitates communication with physicians, patients and families, and interdisciplinary team members. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and upholds the Mission, Vision, and Values of MercyOne.Essential Functions:Conducts assessmentIdentifies patient problems and develops plan of careImplements outcome/goal - based plan of careEvaluates patient progress and revises the outcome/goal - based plan as neededCommunicates relevant clinical information to the team to optimize patient outcomes/goalsDemonstrates clinical competenceManages telemetry and cardiac monitoring when applicableProvides care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unitAdheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and proceduresMaintains 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.Schedule:.3 FTE (12 hours per week)Night shiftDay: 5:45 am - 6:15 pm; Night: 5:45 pm - 6:15 amRotating weekend and holiday scheduleMinimum Qualifications:Associate degree in nursing requiredBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferredPossession of a current or compact state licensure as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of IowaAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) requiredAmerican Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required only if the unit has telemetry monitoring capabilitiesProof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hireVisit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.Our CommitmentRooted 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.