PCU - Stepdown ICU Charge RN

Trinity Health•Des Moines, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Charge RN Progressive Care Unit Nights New RN Rate Employment Type: Full Time - 36 hours per week Shift Schedule: Night Shift (7 PM - 7 AM) Position Highlights and Benefits Relocation incentive eligible Eligible for a generous Night Shift Differential We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes: Wellness programs Education reimbursement Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision Paid time off Long- and short-term leave Retirement planning Life insurance coverage Position Purpose: 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.

Requirements

Possession of a current or compact state licensure as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa
1 year of nursing experience required for the Day Shift.
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.

Responsibilities

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).