Pediatric Intensive Care RN (Hiring Immediately)
Company: MercyOne
Location: Davenport
Posted on: March 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift
Description: Position Title: RN Department: NICU FTE: .9 (36 hours
per week) Shift: 3rd shift 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 MercyOne’s 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 –
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. •
Makes an initial assessment of new admissions within 30 minutes of
the patient’s arrival to the unit. • 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. • Initiates the patient problem
list and incorporates relevant obstetric, neonatal, or pediatric
history into the plan of care. • Analyzes and interprets assessment
data to identify desired outcomes/goals for mother and child. •
Determines nursing interventions to achieve those outcomes/goals. •
Prioritizes care needs for both mother and infant. • Identifies and
makes appropriate referrals (e.g., Lactation Consultant, Social
Services, Nutritional Services, Spiritual Care). 3. Implements the
outcome/goal-based plan of care • Assigns and coordinates patient
care based on acuity and team member competencies. • Organizes and
prioritizes care for mothers, newborns, and pediatric patients. •
Delegates tasks appropriately to other team members. • Implements
the plan of care including procedures, treatments, physician
orders, nursing orders, education plans, and medications. •
Coordinates implementation with Case Manager, Social Worker, and
other disciplines. • Assists in discharge planning, ensuring
families have resources for newborn care, breastfeeding support,
and pediatric follow-up. • Uses nursing judgment to determine
frequency and components of reassessment. • Reassesses at regular
intervals to monitor maternal recovery and newborn/pediatric
progress. • Documents discharge instructions for mother, infant,
and/or caregiver. 4. Evaluates patient progress and revises the
plan as needed • Evaluates maternal and pediatric response(s) to
interventions. • Updates the plan of care based on ongoing
reassessments. • Revises problem list and outcomes/goals as
conditions change. 5. Evaluates patient progress and revises the
outcome/goal-based plan as needed. • Evaluates patient response(s)
to interventions. • Review/modifies/revises the outcome-based plan
of care based on ongoing reassessments. • Updates the problem list
and outcomes/goals. 6. Communicates relevant clinical information
to optimize outcomes • Communicates maternal and pediatric status
to physicians and team members. • Reports progress toward
outcomes/goals and changes in condition promptly. • Maintains
ongoing communication with interdisciplinary team throughout the
shift, at handoff, and during transfers. • Documents completely and
accurately per policy. 7. Demonstrates clinical competence •
Utilizes Women & Children-specific policies and procedures to guide
practice. • Ensures medication safety following the “5 Rights.” •
Demonstrates competency in electronic health record systems. •
Processes and implements physician orders accurately. • Maintains
communication with leadership regarding admissions, acuity, and
significant events. • Completes assigned shift duties and resolves
discrepancies. 8. Manages fetal and neonatal monitoring when
applicable • Demonstrates competency in interpreting fetal heart
tracings and neonatal vital signs. • Responds appropriately to
changes in maternal or neonatal condition. • Provides interventions
for obstetric or neonatal emergencies. • 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 • Collects, analyzes, and applies
age-specific data for newborns, children, and adolescents. •
Performs tasks and uses equipment in an age-appropriate manner. •
Communicates effectively with patients and families at their
developmental level. 10. Adheres to safety and infection control
standards • Attends required safety programs. • Uses appropriate
PPE consistently. • Demonstrates emergency procedures for obstetric
and pediatric emergencies. • Maintains a safe environment for
mothers, infants, and staff. 11. Maintains compliance with laws,
regulations, and organizational standards • Upholds Trinity
Health’s 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.
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