Jumpstart RN Program Neuro Trauma Primary Stroke Unit

EARN WHILE YOU LEARN!

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

Earn a $2,000 monthly stipend while you finish the last 9 months of your RN education.

MercyOne will reimburse your board and licensure fees.

Once you have your licensure, start your career with MercyOne (18-month retention requirement).

Working as a PRN Student Nurse Tech during the program is optional

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN NEUROLOGY CARE

Step into a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment with our Neuro Trauma Acute Care Unit and help transform the future of neurological care!

As our primary stroke unit, proudly recognized with The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Thrombectomy‑Capable Stroke Center Certification, you’ll be part of a team delivering some of the most advanced stroke and neurology care in the region. From acute stroke interventions to complex surgical neurology cases, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, remote telemetry and a tight‑knit interdisciplinary team that thrives on collaboration and excellence.

You’ll also partner with MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care, central Iowa’s largest and longest‑running comprehensive neurology clinic. Their experts use the newest research, innovative technologies and active clinical trials to create individualized treatment plans for conditions affecting the brain, spine and nerves. With seamless collaboration across Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurosurgery, and Pediatric Neurology, our patients receive coordinated, world‑class care at every stage.

Our dedicated neuroscience nurse educators ensure every patient and family feels supported through one‑on‑one guidance and education. With MercyOne’ s leadership in stroke care and a mission‑driven focus on exceptional outcomes, you’ll be part of something truly impactful.

You will be energized by teamwork, innovation and making a real difference for patients, this is the place to grow your neurology career!

POSITION PURPOSE

Provides and directs safe, effective, and culturally competent care for patients with acute medical and surgical conditions. Through evidence-based practice, utilizes critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate outcome-based care. The Acute Care RN manages a diverse patient population with varying levels of acuity, including post-operative, medical, telemetry, and neurologic patients. Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and other nursing team members. Facilitates communication with physicians, patients and families, and interdisciplinary team members. Adheres to MercyOne’s performance expectations and upholds the Mission, Vision, and Values of MercyOne.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities:

Delivers assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN.

Performs or assists patients with activities including personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation, transporting, range of motion exercises, dressing/undressing, feeding, changing bandages, elimination needs, and emptying drainage devices.

Responds to patient calls and anticipates patient needs.

Assures patient safety and comfort through use of safe patient handling techniques, regular rounding, environmental maintenance, equipment maintenance, and other appropriate safety measures.

Calculates intake and output (excluding IVs). Measures vital signs. 

Performs bedside blood glucose testing. 

Makes entries to patient health records as consistent with scope of job duties and in compliance with company policy.

Initiates or assists with emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).

Performs post-mortem care.

Sets up equipment and supplies for procedures. 

Prepares patients and rooms for procedures, admissions, and transfers. 

Discharges patients from system.

Observes and reports information regarding any change in physical/mental condition, behavior, or status of the patient to the nurse.

Collects and labels specimens.

Sets up, operates, and maintains selected pieces of equipment.

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program.

Must be 18 years of age.

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

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certified within six (6) weeks of hire