RN Peds/PICU

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

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides individualized, high-quality nursing care to patients of all ages in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Pediatric Unit. The 6-bed PICU cares for patients requiring intensive care and supports a Level II verified Trauma Center, pediatric specialists, cardiologists, and a general surgeon. The 16-bed Pediatric Unit cares for pediatric patients with a range of needs, from general medicine to surgical care. The RN independently delivers nursing 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 care at admission, transfer, and discharge. The position works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Requirements

Current or compact-state registered nurse licensure 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.
Use safe patient-handling techniques.
Continually 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 patient care.
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 hygiene.