RN - 7 South Cardiac Telemetry
Company: Mercy Medical Center-DSM
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: January 11, 2021
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Job Description:
Overview: MercyOne Central Iowa operates four not-for-profit,
Catholic medical centers in Des Moines, West Des Moines, Newton and
Centerville and two specialty hospitals - MercyOne Children's
Hospital in Des Moines and MercyOne Rehabilitation Hospital in
Clive (965 beds total) - along with more than 20 additional
facilities that house more than 50 primary care, pediatric,
internal medicine and specialty clinics. Founded by the Sisters of
Mercy in 1893, MercyOne Central Iowa has the longest continually
operating hospital in Des Moines and is also one of the largest
employers in the state, with more than 7,000 employees and a
medical staff of more than 1,000 physicians and allied health
associates. MercyOne Central Iowa is a member of MercyOne, which
was founded in 1998 through a collaboration between CommonSpirit
Health and Trinity Health - two of the country's foremost,
not-for-profit Catholic health organizations. MercyOne has more
than 20,000 colleagues in Iowa and surrounding states.
Responsibilities *GENERAL 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 FUNCTIONS:* * 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 set-up, 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). *MARGINAL
FUNCTIONS:* * Serves in a charge/leadership role based on skill and
unit needs. When assigned charge, makes patient assignments;
triages patients; and problem solves with staff, physicians,
patients, families, and ancillary departments.
* Takes assigned call as defined in unit policy.
* Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage
devices, ambulating, and hygiene).
* Assists with clerical duties (i.e., maintenance of chart, patient
record, and answering phones and call lights).
* Maintains patient care supplies, equipment, and environment.
* Provides orientation/education for staff, students, and other
hospital and community organizations as requested. *DISCLOSURE
STATEMENT:*
The above statements reflect the general details considered
necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as
identified but should not be considered a detailed description of
all work requirements that may be needed to perform the duties of
this position. Must have ability to maintain skills and perform
tasks required for the position as outlined in the list of
department competencies. * * Qualifications *MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:* * Possession of a current or
compact state license as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the
State of Iowa.
* BSN preferred.
* Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter - Child and/or
Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
* Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire.
Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American
Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and American Heart
Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
CommonSpirit Health participates in E-verify.
Keywords: Mercy Medical Center-DSM, Des Moines , RN - 7 South Cardiac Telemetry, Healthcare , Des Moines, Iowa
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