Student Nurse Technician Cardiac Telemetry Heart Failure
Company: CommonSpirit Health
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
MercyOne is a connected system of health care facilities and
services dedicated to helping individuals live their best life.
-With 420 care locations, our clinics, medical centers and
affiliates are never too far from home, allowing us to improve the
lives of individuals and communities across the state of Iowa and
beyond. -MercyOne's Central Iowa Region includes 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 - - 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.
Responsibilities:
9 South Cardiac Telemetry Heart Failure Unit description: -9 -South
-is a 36-room cardiac/telemetry floor -and, while we focus on
congestive heart failure and other comorbidities, we see a lot of
different patient populations. One unique thing about our floor is
the fact we are the only acute care floor trained to care for
patients with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). We also see
patients before and after procedures in the cath lab, with cardiac
intravenous drip medications, with severe arrhythmias, and
cardio-renal syndrome. - -We are a busy, hardworking -team and
pride ourselves on providing the best care to our patients. Our
diverse nursing team consists of a variety of experiences and is a
very welcoming group! -Essential Key Job ResponsibilitiesDelivers
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.
Keywords: CommonSpirit Health, Des Moines , Student Nurse Technician Cardiac Telemetry Heart Failure, Healthcare , Des Moines, Iowa
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