RN Pre / Post Surgery West Des Moines

Employment Type : Part time

Shift : Day Shift

Description : 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.  Job duties may vary by shift or may be unit-specific.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient’s care plan in coordination with the physician.
• Provides nursing care guided by physician orders, unit protocols and professional judgment.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately with staff, physicians, patients, families and other healthcare team members.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities related to clinical knowledge and professional issues.
• Contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues by sharing knowledge and skills.
• Delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights.
• Considers factors relating to safety, effectiveness and cost in planning / delivering patient care.
• Provides patient / family or caregiver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional, and environmental health problems.
• Utilizes hospital information system to process orders / data and retrieve patient information.
• Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patients’ records.
• Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, 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).
• Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
• Complies with OSHA / JCAHO and other regulatory agency recommendations and guidelines.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS :

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

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.