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Job description
Employment Type:
nFull time
nShift:
n12 Hour Night Shift
nDescription:
nMid shift
n**** New Standardized RN Rate ****
nEmployment Type:
nnFull Time - 36 hours per week
n nShift Schedule:
nnNight Shift (7 PM - 7 AM)
n nGENERAL SUMMARY:
nProvides professional emergency nursing care for acutely ill and injured patients incorporating the nursing process of all age groups including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Provides patient and family education. Serves as a patient advocate and liaison with other health care providers. Serves as a preceptor for new employees and students.
nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
nnnApplies professional emergency nursing skills in the care and treatment of acutely ill and injured patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
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nnPromotes patient-centered care through:
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nnRespect of the patient’s values, preferences, and expressed needs
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nnCoordination and integration of care
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nnInformation, communication, and education
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nnPhysical comfort
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nnEmotional support and alleviation of fear and anxiety
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nnInvolvement of family and friends
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nnTransition and continuity
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nnCollaborates with the patient, significant others, and ancillary departments to create a multidisciplinary healthcare team whose goal is to provide care that is continuous and well-coordinated.
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nnProvides for actual and anticipated education needs and includes education to meet these needs in the plan of care.
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nnCommunicates proactively to the healthcare team the plan of care, changes in the patient’s condition, the patient’s progress, the discharge plan, and other relevant information.
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nnMust quickly, efficiently, and calmly respond to emergent and critical situations.
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nnManages the complex care of critically ill and injured patients.
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nnTriages patients quickly and efficiently per the Emergency Department’s policies specific to Triage.
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nnDocuments a comprehensive patient record that is organized and complete, reflecting all aspects of nursing care provided.
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nnAnticipates patient’s needs and assists the provider during the examination and procedures.
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nnProvides psychological support based on assessed need.
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nnUtilizes multiple teaching methods. Discharge instructions are reviewed and understanding acknowledged by the patient/family.
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nnAssess community resources as indicated.
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nnSupervises Emergency Department Technicians.
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nnServes as a preceptor for students and employees (i.e. EMS, nursing, new employees).
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nnWorks independently using the Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies, and professional judgment. Makes recommendations to improve the Emergency Department’s Standards of Care.
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n nMINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
nnnPossession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
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nnOne year of RN experience preferred OR new graduate if the candidate has completed senior nursing preceptorship at Mercy Emergency or previous experience as an emergency department technician or experience in a pre-hospital environment.
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nnProof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within 3 months of hire.
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nnBasic Life Support (BLS) certified within six (6) weeks of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
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nnCompletion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire.
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nnCompletion of TNCC within 1 year of hire
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n nOur Commitment
nRooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
nOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
nTrinity 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.
nOur dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
nEOE including disability/veteran
Worksite address
des moines, IA, 50319, US
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