RN Weekend Package - Centerville Emergency Department

Trinity Health•Centerville, IA

About The Position

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse ( RN) from the State of Iowa.
Must be knowledgeable regarding the nursing process and its application.
Must be able to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English.
Skilled in the post operative care of the infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient groups.
Obtains nursing continuing education units appropriate to clinical assignment.
Maintains BCLS certification at health care provider level.
Possesses ability to function effectively during emergencies, in crises, and while under stress.

Nice To Haves

ACLS and PALS certification recommended

Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process which includes patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, nursing care plans, implementing interventions and evaluation of patient status in relationship to the above.
The registered nurse manages personalized care for patients by promoting and restoring patients’ health; collaborating with providers and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients and support persons.
Executes regimen prescribed by the provider within nursing practice guidelines.
Delivers care that is age appropriate, with culturally specific.
Provides education on medication, procedures, plan of care during hospitalization and after.
Maintains confidentiality of patient related matters.. care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the patient’s diversity, preserving patient autonomy, dignity and rights.
Performs and /or supervises activities/functions which require knowledge and skill level currently ascribed to the registered nurse and seeks assistance when these are beyond the registered nurses scope of practice.
Provides leadership and direction in the supervision of others in carrying out the nursing process.
Maintains current competencies by attending educational workshops and participating in departmental project for process improvement.
Performs all duties with the highest level of safety.
Other duties as assigned by management.