Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Job Summary: Provides individualized, high-quality nursing care to patients of all ages. Uses a team approach to delegate and coordinate patient care at admission, transfer, and discharge. Independently delivers nursing care using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards, ethical principles, and professional judgment. Works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. Essential Key Job Responsibilities - Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort. - Practices safe patient handling techniques. - Continues to evaluate assigned patients and provides ongoing treatment. - Anticipates, identifies, and responds to educational and emotional needs of patients and families. - Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients. - Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e. IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices). Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms whenever available to maximize patient safety. - Initiates emergency support measures (i.e. cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury). - Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene).

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.