RN - RP - 0.9 - Nights

Trinity Health•Central City, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Trinity Health is a large healthcare system with a commitment to diversity and providing person-centered care. MercyOne Central Iowa, a part of Trinity Health, is a leading healthcare provider in the Des Moines metro area, known for its comprehensive services and long history of care. The Registered Nurse role involves providing high-quality, individualized nursing care to patients of all ages, utilizing a team approach for care coordination. The nurse will independently deliver care according to professional standards and ethical principles, working rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed. This position requires providing nursing care across various units within the nurse's specialty.

Requirements

Possession of a current or compact state licensure as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa
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).
Serves in a charge/leadership role based on skill and unit needs.
When assigned charge, makes patient assignments; triages patients; and problem solves with staff, physicians, patients, families, and ancillary departments.
Takes assigned call as defined in unit policy.
Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene).
Assists with clerical duties (i.e., maintenance of chart, patient record, and answering phones and call lights).
Maintains patient care supplies, equipment, and environment.
Provides orientation/education for staff, students, and other hospital and community organizations as requested.