POSITION PURPOSE 

Provides and directs safe, effective, and culturally competent care for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions. Utilizes evidence-based practice and critical thinking to assess, triage, plan, implement, and evaluate care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The Emergency Room (ED) RN manages a diverse patient population across all age groups and conditions, including trauma, cardiac, neurological, and behavioral health emergencies. Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, Emergency Room Techs, and other ED team members. Facilitates communication with physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members. Adheres to MercyOne’s performance expectations and upholds the Mission, Vision, and Values of MercyOne. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Performs Rapid and Comprehensive Assessments 

• Develops and Implements Emergency Care Plans 

• Delivers Timely and Effective Interventions 

• Evaluates Patient Responses and Adjusts Care 

• Facilitates Communication and Coordination 

• Demonstrates Clinical Competence in Emergency Nursing 

• Manages Multiple Patients and Prioritizes Care 

• Provides Age-Appropriate and Culturally Sensitive Care 

• Ensures Safety and Compliance 

• Maintains Professional Standards and Regulatory Compliance 

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, (current Illinois (IL) license if working in IL) required.  

• Possession of a current or compact state licensure as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa   

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

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required only if the unit has telemetry monitoring capabilities.