RN Peds/PICU

Trinity Health•Des Moines, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a 6-bed unit that provides care for patients requiring intensive care, supported by pediatric specialists, cardiologists, and general surgeons. The unit is part of a Level II verified Trauma Center. The Pediatric Unit consists of 16 beds dedicated to the care of various pediatric patients, from general medicine to surgical cases. MercyOne aims to improve community health by focusing on both wellness and medical attention. MercyOne Central Iowa is a leading healthcare provider in the Des Moines metro area, with MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center being Iowa's largest medical center and a major referral center in the Midwest. Employing over 7,000 colleagues and nearly 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa's largest employers.

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

Provides individualized, high-quality nursing care to patients of all ages.
Uses a team approach to delegate and coordinate patient care at admission, transfer, and discharge.
Independently delivers nursing care using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards, ethical principles, and professional judgment.
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).