Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the emergency department. Is responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient care during the patient stay. Assists and directs the work of support staff in the provision of care while maintaining professional nursing standards. Performs general nursing duties with minimal supervision. Assists on Med-Surg as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assesses the patient's physical, psychosocial, environmental, spiritual, social and education needs. Develops and implements patient's plan of care, including the discharge plan based on evidence-based practice standards, health center policy, and patient/family needs. Reviews and updates the plan of care based on changes in patient's condition. Evaluates and documents patient/family responses to nursing interventions while working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to achieve desired patient care outcomes. Provides or facilitates learning opportunities to meet the educational needs of the patient/family by assessing the learning needs and formulating and initiating a teaching plan to meet those needs. Effectively communicates pertinent patient changes/conditions to co-workers and to multidisciplinary caregivers as necessary. Delegates and supervises patient care activities within the scope of practice of the healthcare worker to meet the patient care needs for the above-indicated population. Identifies and acts to solve problems, supports process improvement teams, which influence customer satisfaction clinical outcomes and financial stability. Documents patient information in the electronic/paper medical record at the patient's bedside or as soon as possible, in an accurate, timely manner. Maintains active logons/passwords for computer software systems that support patient care and education. Supports, positively, the ever-changing health care environment by supporting technology and process changes. Willing to learn new things, is open to change and maintains a calm positive manner under stressful conditions. Serves as a steward for the hospital’s human and material resources. Meets productivity expectations of unit/department as defined by Clinical Leader/Chief Nursing Officer. Recognizes personal learning and development needs. Participates in developing their yearly performance goals. Creates a plan for professional or personal growth. Responsible for maintaining certification/licensure requirements as directed by position. Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations. Provides competent patient care to the above-indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments. Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs. Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organization’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Cultural Beliefs. Supports and abides by all medical center departmental safety policies and procedures. Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment. Will perform chart audits and charge audits as assigned. Performs other responsibilities as requested by Chief Nursing Officer, Clinical Leader, Charge Nurse or designee.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Serves as a preceptor for new staff Participates in ER On-Call rotation

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduate of a program in professional nursing Current RN licensure in the State of Iowa Experience: Previous experience in an acute care setting. Minimum of 3 years preferred. Previous experience in the emergency room and/or critical care. Minimum of 1 year preferred. Special Skills and Competencies: Experience with computer software and willingness to learn new software (Excel, Microsoft, Cerner Community Works, WorkDay, etc.) Ability to work flexible hours and participates in ER on-Call rotation.

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Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status.

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Completes Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse requirement within 6 months of hire and renews this requirement every 5 years.

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Completes Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.

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Completes Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.

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Completes Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.

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Completes Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 12 months of hire and maintains current status.

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

• Electronic beds

• Emergency Equipment

• Telephones

• Infusion Pumps

• Supply/Med Cabinets

• Computer

• Telemetry

• Bladder scanner

• Ambulance/HAN radio

• Lifting Equipment

• Glucose Monitor

• Fax/Copier/Scanner

• Wheelchairs

• Vital Sign Monitors

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran