Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Night Shift
Description:
Providing care for newborns admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, including assessments, monitoring and administration of medication(s). Will be cross trained to care for postpartum moms and newborns, as well as care for patients in the Pediatric department.
Assigned to work every third weekend and holiday, this position is a rotating nights position that primarily will work 1800-0630. Will work closely with physicians, respiratory therapists and laboratory personnel to fulfill patient's plan of care. Must be willing to become certified in NRP in the first six months and PALS in the first year, in addition to Mandatory Reporter and BLS.
The Mercy registered nurse must hold an active license to practice nursing in the state of Iowa. A baccalaureate degree in nursing and certification by a nationally recognized nursing organization is preferred and strongly encouraged. An applicant must have a minimum of an associate's degree in nursing. The registered nurse continuously seeks opportunities to enhance his or her own professional nursing practice. Membership in an appropriate professional nursing organization is recommended.
Mercy 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 (2010), we support the definition of professional nursing and the essential features of contemporary nursing practice including:
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