Jumpstart RN - Med Surg
Trinity Health•MMCIA - MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center Central IA, IA
•Onsite
About The Position
EARN WHILE YOU LEARN! This program allows individuals to earn a $2,000 monthly stipend while completing the last 9 months of their RN education. MercyOne will reimburse board and licensure fees. Upon obtaining licensure, the individual will begin their career with MercyOne, which includes an 18-month retention requirement. Working as a PRN Student Nurse Tech during the program is optional.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Working as a PRN Student Nurse Tech during the program is optional.
Responsibilities
- Delivers 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.
Benefits
- $2,000 monthly stipend
- Reimbursement for board and licensure fees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
