ER RN-Emergency Registered Nurse

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health and MercyOne Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. 

Performs Rapid and Comprehensive Assessments 

• Conducts initial triage and assessment within minutes of patient arrival. 

• Prioritizes care based on acuity using Emergency Severity Index (ESI) or similar triage tools. 

• Completes focused and comprehensive assessments as appropriate to presenting condition. 

Develops and Implements Emergency Care Plans 

• Identifies immediate patient needs and formulates rapid response plans. 

• Initiates and revises care plans based on evolving patient conditions. 

• Coordinates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely interventions. 

Delivers Timely and Effective Interventions 

• Administers medications, treatments, and procedures per physician orders and protocols. 

• Initiates life-saving interventions including CPR, defibrillation, and airway management. 

• Prepares patients for diagnostic testing, procedures, or transfer to higher levels of care. 

Evaluates Patient Responses and Adjusts Care 

• Continuously monitors patient status and response to interventions. 

• Reassesses and updates care plans based on clinical changes. 

• Documents all assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and promptly. 

Facilitates Communication and Coordination 

• Communicates critical information to physicians and team members. 

• Provides clear and compassionate updates to patients and families. 

• Participates in shift handoffs, trauma alerts, and interdisciplinary huddles. 

Demonstrates Clinical Competence in Emergency Nursing 

• Maintains proficiency in emergency procedures and equipment (e.g., IV insertion, EKG interpretation, wound care). 

• Follows protocols for stroke, sepsis, trauma, and cardiac emergencies. 

• Uses clinical judgment to escalate care and activate rapid response or code teams. 

• Assures medication safety by following the “5 Rights” of medication administration 

Manages Multiple Patients and Prioritizes Care 

• Balances care for multiple patients with varying acuity levels. 

• Delegates tasks appropriately to support staff. 

• Maintains situational awareness and adapts to rapidly changing conditions. 

Provides Age-Appropriate and Culturally Sensitive Care 

• Adjusts communication and interventions based on patient age and developmental level. 

• Respects cultural beliefs and practices in the delivery of care. 

Ensures Safety and Compliance 

• Adheres to infection control, safety, and emergency preparedness protocols. 

• Uses personal protective equipment appropriately. 

• Reports unsafe conditions and participates in safety initiatives. 

Maintains Professional Standards and Regulatory Compliance 

• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies. 

• Participates in continuing education and competency validation. 

• Upholds ethical standards and maintains patient confidentiality. 

Other duties as assigned by the manager. 

Maintains 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. 

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: 

• Reverence: We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person. 

• Commitment to Those who are Poor: We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable. 

• Safety: We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.  

• Justice: We foster the right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth. 

• Stewardship:  We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care. 

• Integrity: We are faithful to those we say we are. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Associate degree in nursing required. 

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. 

• Current Iowa RN license, (MercyOne Genesis - current Registered Nurse (RN) license in either Iowa or Illinois is required at the time of hire. A secondary RN license for the other state must be obtained within 12 months of the hire date) 

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.   

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire. 

• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.   

• High language, intermediate to high math, high critical thinking ability.   

• Basic computer skills required.   

• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. 

• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health and MercyOne.