Mercy is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered care, coordinate treatment plans, administer medications, and support patients and families through every stage of care. You'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote safety, education, and positive outcomes. Mercy offers a culture of compassion, diversity, and respect, along with robust professional development, continuous learning opportunities, and the chance to contribute to lifesaving healthcare innovations across our Midwest facilities. Responsibilities Perform comprehensive and focused patient assessments and document findings in the electronic health record. Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team. Administer medications, IV therapies, and prescribed treatments safely, following Mercy and regulatory protocols. Monitor patient status, interpret clinical data, and promptly report changes in condition to providers. Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, medications, and post-discharge care and self-management. Maintain strict adherence to infection prevention, patient safety, and quality improvement standards. Coordinate care and communicate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, case managers, and support staff. Participate in emergency responses and implement
BLS/ACLS
protocols as appropriate to the care setting. Accurately complete documentation, orders, and handoffs to ensure continuity and safety of care. Engage in ongoing professional development, competency validation, and participation in unit or hospital initiatives. Required Skills Patient assessment Care planning Medication administration IV therapy Wound care Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation Vital signs monitoring Care coordination Clinical decision-making Patient and family education Infection control Telemetry monitoring Emergency response (BLS/ACLS protocols) Interdisciplinary collaboration Time management Ethical and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, Joint Commission)