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- 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 set-up, 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).
- Possession of a current or compact state license as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
- BSN preferred.
- Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter - Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
- Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
rn weekend package behavioral health - Des Moines, IA , USA, United States - Trinity Health Corporation
Description
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
12 Hour Night Shift
Description:
STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS or $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS
Night Shift Schedule (7 PM - 7 AM) - Entire shift will receive shift differential
GENERAL SUMMARY:
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.
Works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
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.