Neuro ICU RN

Trinity Health•MMCIA - MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Central IA, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Neuro ICU RN provides and directs safe, effective, and culturally competent care for high-risk, critically ill patients with actual or potential life-threatening conditions. Using evidence-based practice and critical thinking, the nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates outcome-based care. The role includes caring for critically ill cardiovascular and surgical patients and may include responsibility and accountability for assigned ECMO patients. The nurse supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and other nursing team members, and facilitates communication with physicians, patients, families, departments, and colleagues. The nurse follows MercyOne performance expectations and performs services in accordance with its mission, vision, and values. This is a part-time position of 24 hours per week, working 12-hour night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. in Des Moines, Iowa. Relocation incentive eligibility and an increased weekend shift differential are noted. The role is part of MercyOne Trinity Health, whose mission is to serve communities as a compassionate and transforming healing presence.

Requirements

Associate degree required; a BSN is preferred.
No experience required; critical care nursing experience preferred.
Current Iowa RN license; a current Illinois license is required if working in Illinois.
BLS certification and Mandatory Reporter training.
ACLS certification within 12 months of hire.
Cardiac monitoring course and/or selected units of advanced nursing or critical care coursework, or comparable training.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI) within 6 months of hire.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
Ability to work under pressure with a high degree of independence and accountability.
Ability to lead and direct others in a high-stress situation or environment.
For ECLS specialist work: attend and satisfy a formal course of study based on ELSO guidelines and recommendations, designed by the ECLS Program Coordinator and approved by the ECLS Program Medical Director.
For ECLS specialist work: complete 72 hours of supervised ECLS case-management experience, including 36 hours with a qualified preceptor at the pump and 36 hours as the primary pump specialist with a veteran specialist serving as the patient’s bedside RN.
For ECLS specialist work: satisfactorily participate in an introductory 8-hour ECLS competency simulation workshop verified by the ECLS Coordinator and ECLS Medical Director.
For ECLS specialist work: satisfy annual requirements to maintain specialist status.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Critical care nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments and develop individualized, outcome-based plans of care.
Coordinate and deliver patient care, delegate tasks appropriately, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
Reassess patients regularly, update care plans, and document care thoroughly.
Communicate patient status and care needs across teams and during shift transitions.
Follow protocols, administer medications safely, and demonstrate proficiency in required systems and procedures.
When applicable, provide advanced care to ECMO patients, including circuit management, data documentation, and technical education.
Deliver care appropriate to patients’ developmental stages and individual age-related needs.
Follow infection-control practices, safety procedures, and regulatory standards.
Adhere to legal, ethical, and organizational policies and participate in ongoing professional development.
Provide and direct care for high-risk, critically ill patients, including cardiovascular and surgical patients.
Supervise and coordinate care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and other nursing team members.
Facilitate communication with physicians, patients, families, other departments, and team members.
For ECLS specialist duties, complete the required course of study, supervised case-management hours, competency simulation, and annual requirements.