RN OB Emergency Department

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

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About The Position

The RN OB Emergency Department role is in the Antepartum Unit, located on the East Tower, 3rd Floor, and part of MercyOne Children’s Hospital. This obstetrical unit cares for low- and high-risk antepartum patients and pregnant patients greater than 20 weeks who have other medical diagnoses. The unit includes a seven-room triage area for patient assessment and observation, a 10-bed inpatient area, and an ultrasound area staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The nurse provides individualized, high-quality nursing care to patients of all ages and uses a team approach to delegate and coordinate care during admission, transfer, and discharge. Nursing care is delivered independently in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards, ethical principles, and professional judgment. The position works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Requirements

• Current or compact state licensure as a registered nurse 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, including 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 tasks, including emptying drainage devices, ambulating patients, and providing hygiene.

What This Job Offers

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