Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

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 7000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1000 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 20000 colleagues in Iowa and surrounding states.




MercyOne also provides you with the quality care you provide to others. We care about our employees well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance. 

 

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: 

Care@Work program supporting any child care, pet care, or adult dependent needs 
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family 
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance 
Flexible spending accounts 
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft  
Adoption Assistance 
Paid Time Off (PTO)  
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development 
Matching Retirement Programs 
Wellness Program 

** New Standardized RN Rate **

Employment Type:

• Full Time - 36 hours per week

Shift Schedule:

• Day Shift (7 AM - 7 PM)

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provides professional emergency nursing care for acutely ill and injured patients incorporating the nursing process of all age groups including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Provides patient and family education. Serves as a patient advocate and liaison with other health care providers. Serves as a preceptor for new employees and students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Applies professional emergency nursing skills in the care and treatment of acutely ill and injured patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

• Promotes patient-centered care through:

• Respect of the patient’s values, preferences, and expressed needs

• Coordination and integration of care

• Information, communication, and education

• Physical comfort

• Emotional support and alleviation of fear and anxiety

• Involvement of family and friends

• Transition and continuity

• Collaborates with the patient, significant others, and ancillary departments to create a multidisciplinary healthcare team whose goal is to provide care that is continuous and well-coordinated.

• Provides for actual and anticipated education needs and includes education to meet these needs in the plan of care.

• Communicates proactively to the healthcare team the plan of care, changes in the patient’s condition, the patient’s progress, the discharge plan, and other relevant information.

• Must quickly, efficiently, and calmly respond to emergent and critical situations.

• Manages the complex care of critically ill and injured patients.

• Triages patients quickly and efficiently per the Emergency Department’s policies specific to Triage.

• Documents a comprehensive patient record that is organized and complete, reflecting all aspects of nursing care provided.

• Anticipates patient’s needs and assists the provider during the examination and procedures.

• Provides psychological support based on assessed need.

• Utilizes multiple teaching methods. Discharge instructions are reviewed and understanding acknowledged by the patient/family.

• Assess community resources as indicated.

• Supervises Emergency Department Technicians.

• Serves as a preceptor for students and employees (i.e. EMS, nursing, new employees).

• Works independently using the Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies, and professional judgment. Makes recommendations to improve the Emergency Department’s Standards of Care.

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