RN - NICU Registered Nurse

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: Mission Statement: We, MercyOne Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. Core Values: u00b7 Reverence: We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person. u00b7 Commitment to Those who are Poor: We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable. u00b7 Safety: We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all. u00b7 Justice: We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth. u00b7 Stewardship: We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care. u00b7 Integrity: We are faithful to those we say we are. Position Title: RN, Weekend Package Department: NICU Shift: 3rd Shift Hours: 7pm-7:30 am POSITION PURPOSE: Provides and directs safe, effective, and culturally competent care for women, newborns, and pediatric patients. Utilizes evidence-based practice and critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate outcome-based care. Manages a diverse patient population across labor and delivery, postpartum, newborn nursery, pediatrics, and/or pediatric intensive care, with varying levels of acuity. Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Technicians/Assistants, and other team members, while ensuring clear communication with physicians, families, and the interdisciplinary team. Adheres to MercyOneu2019s performance expectations and upholds the Mission, Vision, and Values of MercyOne. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Associate degree in nursing required 2. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. 3. Current Iowa RN license, (current Illinois (IL) license if working in IL) required. 4. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required. 5. Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter u2013 Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire. 6. High language, intermediate to high math, high critical thinking ability. 7. Basic computer skills required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Conducts an initial assessment to gather data. u2022 Makes an initial assessment of new admissions within 30 minutes of the patientu2019s arrival to the unit. u2022 Completes all areas of the admission assessment database within 24 hours of admission. 2. Identifies patient problems and develops them into an outcome/goal-based plan of care. u2022 Initiates the patient problem list and incorporates relevant obstetric, neonatal, or pediatric history into the plan of care. u2022 Analyzes and interprets assessment data to identify desired outcomes/goals for mother and child. u2022 Determines nursing interventions to achieve those outcomes/goals. u2022 Prioritizes care needs for both mother and infant. u2022 Identifies and makes appropriate referrals (e.g., Lactation Consultant, Social Services, Nutritional Services, Spiritual Care). 3. Implements the outcome/goal-based plan of care u2022 Assigns and coordinates patient care based on acuity and team member competencies. u2022 Organizes and prioritizes care for mothers, newborns, and pediatric patients. u2022 Delegates tasks appropriately to other team members. u2022 Implements the plan of care including procedures, treatments, physician orders, nursing orders, education plans, and medications. u2022 Coordinates implementation with Case Manager, Social Worker, and other disciplines. u2022 Assists in discharge planning, ensuring families have resources for newborn care, breastfeeding support, and pediatric follow-up. u2022 Uses nursing judgment to determine frequency and components of reassessment. u2022 Reassesses at regular intervals to monitor maternal recovery and newborn/pediatric progress. u2022 Documents discharge instructions for mother, infant, and/or caregiver. 4. Evaluates patient progress and revises the plan as needed u2022 Evaluates maternal and pediatric response(s) to interventions. u2022 Updates the plan of care based on ongoing reassessments. u2022 Revises problem list and outcomes/goals as conditions change. 5. Evaluates patient progress and revises the outcome/goal-based plan as needed. u2022 Evaluates patient response(s) to interventions. u2022 Review/modifies/revises the outcome-based plan of care based on ongoing reassessments. u2022 Updates the problem list and outcomes/goals. 6. Communicates relevant clinical information to optimize outcomes u2022 Communicates maternal and pediatric status to physicians and team members. u2022 Reports progress toward outcomes/goals and changes in condition promptly. u2022 Maintains ongoing communication with interdisciplinary team throughout the shift, at handoff, and during transfers. u2022 Documents completely and accurately per policy. 7. Demonstrates clinical competence u2022 Utilizes Women & Children-specific policies and procedures to guide practice. u2022 Ensures medication safety following the u201c5 Rights.u201d u2022 Demonstrates competency in electronic health record systems. u2022 Processes and implements physician orders accurately. u2022 Maintains communication with leadership regarding admissions, acuity, and significant events. u2022 Completes assigned shift duties and resolves discrepancies. 8. Manages fetal and neonatal monitoring when applicable u2022 Demonstrates competency in interpreting fetal heart tracings and neonatal vital signs. u2022 Responds appropriately to changes in maternal or neonatal condition. u2022 Provides interventions for obstetric or neonatal emergencies. u2022 Serves as a resource for other hospital services and participates in quality improvement initiatives. 9. Provides age-appropriate care based on principles of growth and development u2022 Collects, analyzes, and applies age-specific data for newborns, children, and adolescents. u2022 Performs tasks and uses equipment in an age-appropriate manner. u2022 Communicates effectively with patients and families at their developmental level. 10. Adheres to safety and infection control standards u2022 Attends required safety programs. u2022 Uses appropriate PPE consistently. u2022 Demonstrates emergency procedures for obstetric and pediatric emergencies. u2022 Maintains a safe environment for mothers, infants, and staff. 11. Maintains compliance with laws, regulations, and organizational standards u2022 Upholds Trinity Healthu2019s Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, and all applicable policies in a professional and ethical manner. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS 1. Performs duties that may involve exposure to hazardous substances and is subject to normal risks associated with handling of narcotics. In patient care areas, may perform or demonstrate patient care tasks which may expose the clinical nurse to infectious or communicable disease, or possibility of injury from irrational or confused patients and visitors or from instruments or equipment. 2. Lift/Carry; Push/Pull 76-100% of the time, avg 50-100 lbs. 3. Stand; Walk/Move About 76-100% of the time 4. Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures. 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.Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran

Created: 2026-01-28