Registered Nurse
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Mid
Bachelor's
Hiawatha, IA, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
About the job
Requirements
- Previous registered nurse experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
- A baccalaureate degree in Nursing is preferred.
- A current license to practice as a registered nurse in Iowa or a compact state is required.
- Current Basic Life Support certification in accordance with the American Heart Association is required.
- Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse and Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training is required, and certification of completed training must be submitted to Human Resources before the start or transfer date.
- Sound background in basic nursing principles and procedures.
- Competency in unit-specific skills.
- Ability to provide safe and effective basic nursing care.
- Ability to provide verbal and non-verbal customer service and proper phone etiquette.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds to waist and shoulder height frequently, up to 50 pounds occasionally for patient transfers, and up to 100 pounds rarely for controlled falls; lift 15 pounds overhead occasionally; and push or pull horizontal forces up to 20 pounds frequently, 35 pounds occasionally, and 50 pounds rarely.
- Ability to administer CPR.
Responsibilities
- Communicate accurate, clinically relevant information with patients, families, and coworkers during handoffs and as needed, ensuring relevant parties communicate information needed for patient outcomes.
- Assess, plan, intervene, coordinate, and evaluate care based on the individual patient plan of care.
- Continually assess patient and family needs and provide quality care using a patient-centered care model.
- Use critical thinking and judgment to implement patient plans of care, nursing interventions, and procedures.
- Maintain accurate, real-time documentation of nursing care according to hospital documentation policies and procedures.
- Model professional conduct and contribute to a healthy work environment that supports departmental or unit goals and objectives.
- Treat patients, families, visitors, and coworkers with respect and dignity.
- Direct other licensed and non-licensed personnel in patient care as assigned.
- Communicate in an effective and age-appropriate manner, understanding patient needs including nonverbal communication, fears, anxieties, and language or cultural barriers.
- Respond to emergencies and life-threatening conditions within scope of practice.
- Follow and promote patient safety practices throughout the patient experience.
- Communicate and collaborate with healthcare team members.
- Provide ongoing education to patients and families and delegate work to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, patient care technicians, unit secretaries, and other department staff.
- Stay current with evidence-based practice, protocols, and procedures.
- Follow safety guidelines and job-specific safety duties, and promptly report unsafe conditions, situations, incidents, and injuries.
- Process patients through the outpatient surgical experience in a timely manner to maintain departmental efficiency.
- Adapt to changing work schedules to meet staffing needs.
- Maintain a high first-attempt success rate for intravenous starts.
- Maintain sterile technique through observation, instruction, and supervision in its use.
- Ensure procedure documentation is complete and accurate.
- Monitor operating room supply usage to ensure accurate charges are submitted.
- Anticipate operating room needs using critical thinking.
- Maintain effective working relationships and collaborate as part of a specialty team; assist in preoperative, recovery, and central sterile areas as needed or directed to maintain operational efficiency.
- Prepare charts accurately and speak with patients before the day of surgery to ensure pertinent information is available and communicated to the patient.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- CNOR, CAPA, or CPAN certification is preferred.
About the company
Mercy Medical Center provides a full range of health-care services to its community, including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient treatment, surgical services, maternity care, diagnostics, and specialty clinics. Its care model centers on teams of doctors, nurses, and support staff who use electronic medical records, evidence-based protocols, and coordinated care plans to diagnose, treat, and monitor patients across different departments. What sets Mercy apart is its broad scope of services within a community-hospital setting, a networked approach that emphasizes accessible care, patient navigation, and community outreach, often alongside teaching and collaboration within a larger health system. The goal is to improve community health by delivering high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to patients.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Founded
1900
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What believers are saying
- Mercy’s 2026 technology rollout signals continued capital investment and specialty-service expansion.
- The Hall-Perrine cancer survivorship program strengthens downstream oncology retention and community loyalty.
- Joe Malas joined March 30, 2026, bringing finance discipline for margin repair and growth.
What critics are saying
- HHS-OIG finalized a $14.8 million settlement on April 15, 2026, for remuneration violations.
- CEO Timothy Quinn retires April 3, 2026, forcing leadership transition during compliance cleanup.
- A major federal fraud case can damage referrals, payer trust, and acquisition optionality by 2027.
What makes Mercy Medical Center unique
- Mercy launched Abbott Volt AFib technology July 6, 2026, first in Iowa.
- Mercy added Spanish MyChart July 8, 2026, improving access for Latino patients.
- Mercy holds Blue Distinction Plus bariatric status and national orthopedic recognition for 2026.
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