Clinic Registered Nurse (RN): Psychiatry

Trinity Health•Ankeny, IA

About The Position

MercyOne is hiring a Clinic Registered Nurse for its Des Moines Psychiatry Residency outpatient facility, which provides medication evaluation and management services. Patient evaluations are conducted by a psychiatrist, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, or psychiatry resident under the direct oversight of a board-certified psychiatrist. The Clinic RN provides safe, effective, evidence-based patient care in outpatient settings through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse coordinates care delivered by clinical staff, supports patient and family education, and communicates across healthcare teams. The role is accountable for clinical standards and may operate with minimal supervision. The schedule is 32 hours per week during office hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Requirements

Active RN license in Iowa; licenses from other states may be required based on location. Compact State License is acceptable where applicable.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within three months of hire.
Provide proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within three months of hire.
Proficiency in basic computer skills, including a Windows environment, web-based navigation, email, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to work with diverse groups in a collaborative, shared-leadership environment.
Ability to read, write, and understand English and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and colleagues.
Possess honesty, integrity, and a caring presence, with the ability to inspire and motivate others in support of Trinity Health’s philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values.

Nice To Haves

Completion of specialty classes or proof of other certifications may be required for some roles.

Responsibilities

Plan, assess, intervene, and provide direct patient care using critical thinking and the nursing process.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including physical, psychosocial, nutritional, functional, safety, spiritual, cultural, and educational assessments, and make nursing decisions based on patient status and care needs.
Safely administer and document medications and treatments through multiple routes.
Provide nursing care; perform laboratory and diagnostic tests, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and limited radiology procedures in accordance with policies and universal precautions.
Assist providers with patient care, communications by phone, mail, and fax, scheduling, consents, admissions, referrals, and outpatient procedures.
Communicate and collaborate with physicians, staff, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members about care plans and patient needs.
Educate patients, families, and clinical staff about treatments, medications, test preparation, discharge, and health maintenance; document education and evaluate understanding.
Participate in staff meetings, committees, quality improvement, risk management, and performance improvement projects.
Maintain accurate and complete EMR documentation, including assessments, vitals, symptoms, treatments, medications, education, charges, lab results, histories, and consults.
Maintain and monitor supplies, equipment, medication stock, and office machines; follow maintenance and quality-control protocols and report malfunctions.
Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent or emergency patient needs and initiate emergency procedures.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and Trinity Health policies and standards to support honest, ethical, and professional conduct.
Perform other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.