RN - Med Surg/Telemetry Resource Pool

Company: MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DSM
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: January 12, 2021

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. Provides nursing care across all units within trained specialty. 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. * Advanced Cardiac Life Support certified within nine (9) months of hire, if required by your department. CommonSpirit Health participates in E-verify.

Keywords: MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DSM, Des Moines , RN - Med Surg/Telemetry Resource Pool, Other , Des Moines, Iowa