Position Purpose:
Provides individualized nursing care/assessments at the home/residence of the client diagnosed with acute, chronic and complex conditions.
What you will Do:
Analyzes and differentiates clinical data to appropriately diagnose nursing problems; and identify nursing diagnosis.
Provides individualized care to clients with complex care needs.
Demonstrates the ability to utilize critical thinking skills in the home environment and identify situations requiring physician notification or emergent care.
Demonstrates the ability to care for clients with a variety of diagnosis’ including but not limited to orthopedic, surgical, medical, cardiac, wound/ostomy, and home infusion needs.
Provides health coaching/education to patients/families and populations focused on achieving lower costs, engaged patients and reduced hospitalizations and ER/Urgent visit usage.
Delivers nursing care for the clients in their homes, utilizing appropriate available resources.
Hours/Schedule:
Monday through Friday with weekend rotation. Flexible schedule.
Minimum Qualifications:
Current state Registered Nurse License or permit from State Board of Nursing required.
Completion of ADN required BSN preferred.
Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Provider-American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer-American Red Cross) prior to employment or within 30 days of hire and maintains current status.
Must provide proof of Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training prior to employment or within 6 months of hire and maintain current status per State of Iowa guidelines
Motor Vehicle: Personal Vehicle. If required to operate personal vehicle, will need to have proof of and maintain valid driver's license and adequate insurance coverage on file with Human Resources
Position Highlights and Benefits:
Education Assistance offered
Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
Competitive wages; including weekend differential
Generous paid time off program
Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1
Ministry/Facility Information:
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties. MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000. MercyOne home care services patients in Cerro Gordo, Worth, and Floyd counties.
With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.
MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.
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.