RN NICU

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

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About The Position

The RN NICU provides individualized, high-quality nursing care to patients of all ages in a dedicated 62-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with 44 private patient rooms. The unit provides highly technical, state-of-the-art care for high-risk premature babies and full-term newborns requiring specialized care. Nurses collaborate with neonatologists, cardiologists, surgeons, and other medical specialties as a team to care for infants.

The registered nurse independently delivers care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards, ethical principles, and professional judgment. The role uses a team approach to delegate and coordinate patient care during admission, transfer, and discharge. The position works night shifts and rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Requirements

• Possession of a current or compact-state registered nurse license issued or defined by the State of Iowa.
• Complete Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three months of hire.
• Obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification within six weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
• Practice safe patient handling techniques.
• Continuously evaluate assigned patients and provide ongoing treatment.
• Anticipate, identify, and respond to the educational and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Guide and direct healthcare personnel, such as Patient Care Technicians, in caring for patients.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use, including IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices.
• Use available safeguards, such as IV pump drug libraries and monitor alarms, to maximize patient safety.
• Initiate emergency support measures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and protecting patients from injury.
• Assist with patient care duties and tasks, including emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene.
• Delegate and coordinate patient care at admission, transfer, and discharge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed