Peds ED RN - Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse

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

About The Position

Provides professional emergency nursing care for acutely ill and injured patients across all age groups, from neonates through geriatrics, using the nursing process. The nurse provides patient and family education, advocates for patients, and serves as a liaison with other health care providers. The role also includes precepting new employees and students. This is a full-time position working 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM. The position is eligible for a night shift differential.

Requirements

Hold a current Iowa registered nurse license or a compact state license accepted for practice in Iowa.
Complete Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within three months of hire.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of hire; American Heart Association Basic Life Support is an accepted credential.
Complete Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within six months of hire.
Complete TNCC within one year of hire.
Complete PALS within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of RN experience is preferred.
New graduates may qualify if they completed a senior nursing preceptorship at Mercy Emergency, have prior experience as an emergency department technician, or have experience in a pre-hospital environment.

Responsibilities

Provide emergency nursing care to acutely ill and injured patients using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Promote patient-centered care by respecting patient values and needs; coordinating care; providing information, communication, and education; supporting physical comfort and emotional well-being; involving family and friends; and facilitating continuity and transitions.
Collaborate with patients, significant others, and ancillary departments to provide continuous, coordinated multidisciplinary care.
Identify actual and anticipated education needs and include education in the plan of care.
Communicate the plan of care, changes in patient condition, progress, discharge plans, and other relevant information to the health care team.
Respond quickly, efficiently, and calmly to emergent and critical situations.
Manage complex care for critically ill and injured patients.
Triage patients according to Emergency Department policies.
Document a comprehensive, organized, and complete record of nursing care.
Anticipate patient needs and assist providers with examinations and procedures.
Provide psychological support based on assessed needs.
Use multiple teaching methods and review discharge instructions with patients and families, confirming understanding.
Assess community resources as indicated.
Supervise Emergency Department Technicians.
Precept students and employees, including EMS, nursing, and new employees.
Work independently in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies, and professional judgment; recommend improvements to Emergency Department standards of care.