RN - 7 South Cardiac Telemetry
Company: Mercy Medical Center-DSM
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: January 12, 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.
ResponsibilitiesGENERAL 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. QualificationsMINIMUM
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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