RN OB Emergency Department

Trinity Health • Des Moines, IA

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Part of MercyOne Children’s Hospital, this state-of-the-art obstetrical unit cares for low and high-risk antepartum patients, and pregnant patients greater than 20 weeks with other medical diagnoses. The unit consists of a seven-room triage area designed to assess and observe patients, a 10-bed inpatient area, and an ultrasound area that is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This role provides individualized, high-quality nursing care to patients of all ages. It uses a team approach to delegate and coordinate patient care at admission, transfer, and discharge. The nurse independently delivers nursing care using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards, ethical principles, and professional judgment. The role requires working rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

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 setup, 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).
• Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene).

What This Job Offers

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