Employment Type:
Full Time - 36 hours per week
Shift Schedule:
Night Shift (7 PM - 7 AM)
Position Highlights and Benefits
Student Loan Forgiveness
Eligible for a generous Night Shift Differential
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 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.