Student Nurse Technician Cardiac Telemetry Heart Failure

Company: CommonSpirit Health
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: June 25, 2022

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.

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