Jobs in Des Moines

• Competitive *** NEW RN PAY RATES ***

• Supportive team culture with strong mentorship

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement

• A chance to truly make a difference—every shift, every patient

Full-Time | 36 hours/week
Shift: Multiple Shifts Available (Days, Mids, & Nights)
Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Are you ready to make a real impact in emergency care? Join a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and puts patients first.

As an Emergency Department RN, you’ll be at the heart of providing compassionate, high-quality nursing to patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors. You’ll work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team and play a vital role in patient advocacy, education, and care coordination.

• Deliver expert emergency nursing care using the full nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

• Support patients and families with empathy, education, and clear communication.

• Respond swiftly and calmly to emergent and critical situations.

• Triage patients efficiently and accurately.

• Document care thoroughly and thoughtfully.

• Serve as a mentor and preceptor for new team members and students.

• Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless, patient-centered care.

RN License: Current or compact state license (Iowa).

Experience: One year of RN experience preferred. New grads welcome if you’ve completed a senior preceptorship in our ED or have relevant emergency/EMS experience.

Certifications:

- Mandatory Reporter training (within 3 months of hire)

- BLS (within 6 weeks)

- ACLS (within 6 months)

- TNCC (within 1 year)

- PALS (within 3 months)

Our Commitment

Rooted 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.

Employment Type:

• Full Time - 36 hours per week

Shift Schedule:

• Mid Shift (3 PM - 3 AM)

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provides 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Applies 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.

• Promotes patient-centered care through:

• Respect of the patient’s values, preferences, and expressed needs

• Coordination and integration of care

• Information, communication, and education

• Physical comfort

• Emotional support and alleviation of fear and anxiety

• Involvement of family and friends

• Transition and continuity

• Collaborates 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.

• Provides for actual and anticipated education needs and includes education to meet these needs in the plan of care.

• Communicates 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.

• Must quickly, efficiently, and calmly respond to emergent and critical situations.

• Manages the complex care of critically ill and injured patients.

• Triages patients quickly and efficiently per the Emergency Department’s policies specific to Triage.

• Documents a comprehensive patient record that is organized and complete, reflecting all aspects of nursing care provided.

• Anticipates patient’s needs and assists the provider during the examination and procedures.

• Provides psychological support based on assessed need.

• Utilizes multiple teaching methods. Discharge instructions are reviewed and understanding acknowledged by the patient/family.

• Assess community resources as indicated.

• Supervises Emergency Department Technicians.

• Serves as a preceptor for students and employees (i.e. EMS, nursing, new employees).

• Works independently using the Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies, and professional judgment. Makes recommendations to improve the Emergency Department’s Standards of Care.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.

• One 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.

• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within 3 months of hire.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified within six (6) weeks of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support.

• Completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire.

• Completion of TNCC within 1 year of hire

• Completion of PALS within 3 months of hire

Our Commitment

Rooted 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.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

• Earn a $1,500 monthly stipend while you finish the last 9 months of your RN education.

• MercyOne will reimburse your board and licensure fees.

• Once you have your licensure, start your career with MercyOne (18-month retention requirement).

Essential Key Job Responsibilities:

• Delivers assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN.

• Performs or assists patients with activities including personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation, transporting, range of motion exercises, dressing/undressing, feeding, changing bandages, elimination needs, and emptying drainage devices.

• Responds to patient calls and anticipates patient needs.

• Assures patient safety and comfort through use of safe patient handling techniques, regular rounding, environmental maintenance, equipment maintenance, and other appropriate safety measures.

• Calculates intake and output (excluding IVs). Measures vital signs. 

• Performs bedside blood glucose testing. 

• Makes entries to patient health records as consistent with scope of job duties and in compliance with company policy.

• Initiates or assists with emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).

• Performs post-mortem care.

• Sets up equipment and supplies for procedures. 

• Prepares patients and rooms for procedures, admissions, and transfers. 

• Discharges patients from system.

• Observes and reports information regarding any change in physical/mental condition, behavior, or status of the patient to the nurse.

• Collects and labels specimens.

• Sets up, operates, and maintains selected pieces of equipment.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program.

• Must be 18 years of age.

• 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.

Our Commitment

Rooted 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.

Shift: Days Mon-Fri, no call, no weekends, no holidays

Description: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Applies professional nursing skills in the provision of the treatment of ill and injured patients utilizing the four aspects of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

· Demonstrates ability to recognize and assess emergency needs of patients and initiate therapeutic procedures as needed within their scope of practice.

· Acts to facilitate interdisciplinary communication. Utilizes other members of the health care team in assessing the patient and analyzes patient data. Assesses learning needs of the patient and significant others. Gives accurate and complete information to patient and family.

· Coordination of care may include but not limited to:

· Dieticians

· Endoscopy

· Dental offices for dental extractions prior to therapy

· Home Care

· Hospice

· Palliative Care

· Pain Center

· Oncology Nurse Navigators

· VA and other health care centers

· American Cancer Society: travel services, accommodations, financial support, assist devices, etc.

· Medical/Surgical Oncology physicians

· Inpatient nursing units

· Counseling services – inpatient and outpatient

· Evaluates patient and family understanding of treatment plan and/or instructions

· Radiation treatment planning, delivery, follow up care

· Tube feeding management and ongoing education, support for home management of parenteral nutrition and site care.

· Medication management as prescribed

· Assists with a variety of procedures and exams.

· Endoscopic nasopharyngeal exams

· High dose radiation therapy GYN procedures

· High does radiation therapy breast Mammosite/SAVI treatments

· Tracheostomy management

· IV pump management

· Provides patient/family or caregiver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional, and environmental health problems. Including but not limited to side effects of radiation therapy:

· Hypovolemia

· Skin care- radiation dermatitis

· Lymphoedema

· Mucositis

· Pain management – mild to severe-

· GI/GU system side effects

· Medication management /patient education

· Emotional support

· Maintains appropriate aseptic technique for preparation, procedures and medications administered.

· Dressing changes

· Wound drainage devices

· Assists patient with ambulation, elimination needs (toilet, urinal, bed pan) and undressing/ dressing protecting patients from injury/falls.

· Responsible for following instrument and equipment maintenance protocols.

· Reprocessing of HDR and LDR instrumentation

· Reprocessing of instrumentation

· Utilizes hospital information system to process data and retrieve patient information.

· Proficient in accessing and utilization of hospital patient information databases:

· PACS

· Works independently with limited direct supervision using Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards, and professional judgment.

· Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices).

· Maintains confidentiality regarding all patient/personnel information.

· Must be a self-starter and able to work independently and make appropriate decisions within clinic guidelines.

· Accurately documents assessment and results in patient record.

· Proficient and accurate documentation in MOSAIQ and EPIC

· Management and documentation of patient and or family written records upon request:

· FMLA forms

· Disability forms

· Reports test results and pertinent information to patients and health care team members. Includes but not limited to:

· Physicians- on an ongoing basis throughout the day

· Radiation therapists

· Nursing team

· Utilizes professional and tactful communications at all times with all team members

· Maintains inventory and stocking of supplies.

· Participates in staff development activities and orientation as requested.

· Promotes a teamwork atmosphere.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: · Possession of a current license as a RN issued by the State of Iowa. · Minimum of three years acute care experience. · Demonstrated ability to perform basic nursing skills in an outpatient setting. · Knowledge of principles of anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and disease processes. · Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. · Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire. Our Commitment Rooted 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

Our Commitment

Rooted 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.

POSITION PURPOSE 

The Nurse Leader (NL) is a licensed registered nurse (RN) accountable for leading, managing & advancing people, processes & / or programs that support direct or indirect patient care.  The NL promotes & advocates for patients, nurses/colleagues & the practice of nursing as defined by clinical area (s) of expertise & assignment. 

FUNCTIONAL ROLE    

Provides operations & / or optimization leadership focus; Multiple departments/specialties or division; May provide leadership & direction through managers or senior managers; Responsible for directing & coordinating / affecting large complex processes with strong dependencies & broad resources; Accountable for the performance, regulatory readiness & results of large, strategic/diverse disciplines cross-functional teams or departments /areas / clinics over a large functional domain or multiple domains in a large geography; Accountable for ensuring organizational mission, values & goals are being carried out within a matrixed organization.  

Single ministry-level nursing function or discipline; Provides decision support, operations & / or optimization leadership focus; Influences / shapes strategy to address internal or external business & regulatory issues; Engages in enterprise level strategy alignment; Proactively identifies, defines & solves complex problems that impact the management & direction of the business; Leads multidisciplinary projects or initiatives; Manages large diverse teams of senior professionals. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health and MercyOne Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. 

• Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions. 

• Professional Nursing Practice: Acts independently & appropriately within license, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area.  Supports safety by adhering to standards & acting as a champion role model.  Accountable for personal learning & development by participating in knowledge, skill & competency enhancing activities.  

• Professional Nursing Process: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates (document, teach, coordinate, advocate) standard elements of professional practice: Assess, Diagnose, Outcomes Identification / Solutions, Plan, Implement, Evaluate (ANA); Participates in the development of clinical standards that are collaborative, collegial & supported by current & relevant evidence-based practices, science, trends & data (clinical & administrative) & patient care (AONL).  

• Professional Leadership Practice: Inspires team to embrace the organization’s Mission, Values & Vision; Cultivates excellence by supporting growth & development of team; Advocates for continuous development with focus on mentoring & succession planning; Engages & fosters transpersonal teaching & learning in the context of the caring relationship; Embraces & encourages humanistic-altruistic values & behaviors; Advances nurses & others in the provision of quality-focused, patient-centered & relationship-based healthcare; Utilizes transformational leadership principles (Magnet); Leads team effectively through change, recognizing reach beyond nursing to include broader healthcare implications; Embraces ideas & cultural differences while managing complex or competing priorities; Enhances a culturally proficient work team through respect, dialogue & inclusion. 

• Professional Leadership Process: Provides leadership & retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes; Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices; Empowers staff to creatively problem-solve through the caring process (Caritas); Enhances an environment that prioritizes patient & colleague safety utilizing established & evidence-based practices, tools, methodologies; Drives effective patient, process, performance & stewardship / financial outcomes as measured by established metrics & trended data; Exhibits agility & willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities.  

• Environment of Care: Facilitates a healing environment, reverentially encouraging and supporting basic needs as sacred acts, sustaining human dignity; Practices in an environmentally safe, professional manner; Values &  advocates for the patient’s cultural beliefs & faith; Monitors & initiates corrections or evidence-based practices; Promotes optimum physical & psychological behaviors; Influences effective, judicious & financially responsible use of resources (people, equipment, supplies, materials).  

• Colleague Experience & Well-being: Fosters a continuous learning & development environment; stimulates & adopts innovative practices; Cultivates caring by encouraging a work environment that is respectful of colleague well-being; Understands & embraces change through the active encouragement of innovation & provisioning teams with tools & resources necessary for successful transformation; Leads others through change process. 

• Compassion & Communication: Incorporates colleague well-being dimensions throughout the colleague experience as an essential component of leading nursing practices; Actively participates in building community by fostering trusting relationships; Visible and accessible to the team; Facilitates development of interpersonal relationships & use of effective & respectful written, verbal & nonverbal communications; Demonstrates authentic listening by forgiving & accepting positive & negative feelings; Encourages & models communication that respects diversity & divergent opinions; Employs communication strategies that shows the value of patient & family participation in care.  

• Maintains a Working Knowledge of applicable federal, state & local laws / regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices. 

• Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager. 

• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other Trinity Health and MercyOne policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Advanced degree is required: e.g. MSN (Master of Science in Nursing), MHA (Master of Health Administration), or MBA (Master of Business Administration), with at least one degree, either undergraduate or graduate, in nursing.  

• Current Iowa RN license, (MercyOne Genesis - current Registered Nurse (RN) license in either Iowa or Illinois is required at the time of hire. A secondary RN license for the other state must be obtained within 12 months of the hire date.)  

Mother Baby Unit

East Tower, 2nd floor

This unit has 40 private rooms for both high risk and low risk postpartum patients, post-operative surgery and medical patients.  As part of MercyOne Children’s Hospital the unit also has a newborn nursery.  Nursing and medical providers work together as a team to deliver care for the newborn, mother as well as medical patients. 

POSITION PURPOSE 

Acts as a clinical/educational resource to patient care activities/teaching programs within the area of defined specialization. Supports patient/family/unit needs of diverse ages. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.  

Identifies educational needs, develops program(s) to meet those needs, and coordinates implementation of the program(s). 

Evaluates programs and modifies as indicated. 

Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, MercyOne Medical Center policies, nursing standards, and professional judgment. 

Serves as a resource in area of specialty and collaborates with other disciplines. 

Provides consultation in specialty areas to all levels of health care providers throughout the hospital, affiliated schools of nursing, and the community. 

Actively participates on committees, task forces, and in work groups, as requested. 

Participates in research by reviewing literature, communicates findings, identifies potential research questions/projects and coordinates research projects in area of clinical specialty. 

Performs efficiently in emergency situations, following established standards. 

Presents selected program topics. 

Facilitates program presentation/equipment gathering. 

Utilizes delegation skills effectively. 

Coordinates the lactation champions and the “Mommy and Me” class. 

Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager. 

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa. 

Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required. 

Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire. 

BLS for the Healthcare Provider certification within six (6) weeks of hire. 

Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification within six (6) weeks of hire. 

Demonstrates competency in breastfeeding techniques. 

Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. 

Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health. 

Our Commitment

Rooted 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.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Assumes responsibility and accountability for the provision of professional nursing care to patients, incorporating the nursing process, the environment, technical equipment, and health care members.  Resource to patient care activities/teaching programs within the area of defined specialization. 

CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT:

It is the obligation of each employee of MercyOne Medical Center to abide by and promote the mission and core values of the Spirit of Mercy.

CORPORATE POLICY STATEMENT:

It is the obligation of each employee of MercyOne Medical Center to comply with Mercy’s mission, values, standards of conduct, policies, procedures and related.

HIPAA SECURITY COMPLIANCE:
Security Access:  High “Incumbent has access to restricted or confidential patient information and must comply with the terms of the MercyOne Medical Center Security Policies as it applies to their job role.”

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient’s care plan in coordination with the physician.
• Provides patient/family or caregiver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional, and environmental health problems.
• Supervises health care members (i.e., licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians, etc.) with patients.
• Utilizes computer applications and communication technologies appropriate to the work setting to enter, retrieve, and analyze information and to facilitate communication and education.
• Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patients’ records.
• Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy  Medical Center polices, nursing standards, and professional judgement.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, 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).

• Provides consultation in specialty area to all levels of health care providers throughout the hospital, affiliated schools of nursing, and the community.
• Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines policies, nursing standards, and professional judgment.
• Identifies learning needs and develops individualized measures to meet them.

• Attends and successfully completes all generic and unit specific required education within the time frame defined in the structure standard.

• Supports the sharing of relevant resources.

• Performs efficiently in emergency situations, following established standards.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in quality management activities, as requested.

• Presents selected program topics for internal education, as needed.
• Participates in research as requested by Department Director.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa
• Bachelor degree in nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years current registered nurse experience preferred; preferably in the area of practice.
• Proof of completion of Dependent Adult and Child Mandatory Reporter abuse training within three (3) months of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.  Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  (Constant = 67-100% of workday, Frequent = 34-66% of workday, Occasional = 33% or less of workday)

CONSTANT:

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing: Maintaining an upright position.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.

• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.

• Fingering: writing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.

• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word—those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal range; ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when auscultating and percussing.

• Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motion) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

FREQUENT:

• Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling when assisting patients with activity.

• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist (for example, emptying suction canister that are below waist level or obtaining supplies from low shelves).
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest or kneel.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine (for example, emptying foley bag attached to bed frame).
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips and palms.

OCCASIONAL:

• Climbing: Stairs, stools, ramps.

PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:

• Very Heavy work:  Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

For heavy work – If a patient is unable to function independently, a mechanical/assistive device and/or additional personnel must be utilized. If an object requires lifting >50 lbs., additional equipment must also be utilized.

VISUAL ACUITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read pertinent printed material and distinguish colors.
• Ability to include inspection during patient assessment.
• Ability to accurately read measurements on patient related equipment—some examples include: thermometers, mechanical gauges, glucometers, IV pumps, and computer monitor displays.

INTELLECTUAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of an activity.
• Adaptability to performing under stress when confronted with emergent, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations, or situation in which working speed and sustained attention are make-or-break aspects of the job.
• Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Adaptability to situations requiring the precise attainment of set limits, tolerance, or standards.
• Ability to maintain both a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with co-workers, patients and visitors and satisfactory job performance despite the stress of a hospital work environment.

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS:

• Standard medical and nursing equipment, special equipment or office equipment found in the assigned area.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Employees in this job classification have been identified as having the likelihood of occupation exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials and, therefore, are included in the OSHA Exposure Control Plan with all its specifications for preventing contact with the above materials.
• The worker is subject to hazards in the work area: may be exposed to chemotherapy spills, chemical cleaners, radioactive implants/isotopes, and/or sharp instruments.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to Supervisor Nursing.

Our Commitment

Rooted 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.

The position floats between the Main pre/post department, WDM pre/post, Ambulatory surgery pre/post, and the SSU department. May be scheduled nights and weekends for up to 25% of 6-week schedule.

2 years of experience in PACU, or Critical Care required.

Our Commitment

Rooted 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Medical Assistant’s may have duties in one or more of the following areas:

Medical Assistant

· Demonstrates ability to recognize urgent/emergent needs of patients and initiate appropriate emergency procedures as needed.

· Demonstrates current level of knowledge of various payor regulations by functioning within those guidelines.

· Follows clinic procedure/protocol for the organization and management of the electronic medical record (i.e. test results, retrieval, filing, creation, repair, charging of electronic medical record).

· Acts to facilitate interdisciplinary communication. Utilizes other members of the health care team in assessing the patient and analyzes patient data. Assesses learning needs of the patient and significant others. Gives accurate and complete information to patient and family.

· Evaluates patient and family understanding of treatment plan and/or instructions.

· Assists with a variety of procedures, exams and/or operation of diagnostic equipment as assigned (i.e. EKG, spirometry, tympanometry, etc.).

· Maintains appropriate aseptic technique for preparation, procedures and medications administered.

· Accurately documents all patient interactions in electronic medical record.

· Reports results and pertinent information to patients and health care team members.

· Functions according to limitations or scope of license or certification.

· Performs basic medical assistant functions (vitals, rooming, assist with procedures, immunizations, medication injections etc), under direction and supervision of provider.

· Maintains professional appearance of patient exam and procedure rooms.

· Maintains supplies in assigned area

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

· Work includes cross coverage in other clinic areas as team needs.

· Responsible for following equipment maintenance protocol, identifying problems, and coordinating appropriate repairs.

· Participates in Performance Improvement projects.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

· Successful completion of a medical assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

· Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification must be obtained within first year of employment and maintained thereafter.

· Clinic/physician office experience preferred.

· Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.

· Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population serve within three (3) months of hire.

Our Commitment

Rooted 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.

Mother Baby Unit

East Tower, 2nd floor

This unit has 40 private rooms for both high risk and low risk postpartum patients, post-operative surgery and medical patients.  As part of MercyOne Children’s Hospital the unit also has a newborn nursery.  Nursing and medical providers work together as a team to deliver care for the newborn, mother as well as medical patients. 

POSITION PURPOSE 

Acts as a clinical/educational resource to patient care activities/teaching programs within the area of defined specialization. Supports patient/family/unit needs of diverse ages. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.  

Identifies educational needs, develops program(s) to meet those needs, and coordinates implementation of the program(s). 

Evaluates programs and modifies as indicated. 

Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, MercyOne Medical Center policies, nursing standards, and professional judgment. 

Serves as a resource in area of specialty and collaborates with other disciplines. 

Provides consultation in specialty areas to all levels of health care providers throughout the hospital, affiliated schools of nursing, and the community. 

Actively participates on committees, task forces, and in work groups, as requested. 

Participates in research by reviewing literature, communicates findings, identifies potential research questions/projects and coordinates research projects in area of clinical specialty. 

Performs efficiently in emergency situations, following established standards. 

Presents selected program topics. 

Facilitates program presentation/equipment gathering. 

Utilizes delegation skills effectively. 

Coordinates the lactation champions and the “Mommy and Me” class. 

Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager. 

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa. 

Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required. 

Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire. 

BLS for the Healthcare Provider certification within six (6) weeks of hire. 

Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification within six (6) weeks of hire. 

Demonstrates competency in breastfeeding techniques. 

Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. 

Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health. 

Our Commitment

Rooted 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.