Jumpstart RN Progressive Care Unit *New Grads*

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health offers a part-time RN student program in Des Moines with MercyOne that pays a $1,500 monthly stipend during the last 9 months of your RN education. The program also reimburses board and licensure fees, and requires an 18-month retention after licensure.

Under supervision, you will deliver assigned patient care, assist with activities of daily living, perform safety rounds, document in patient records, and respond to emergencies. Enrollment in an accredited RN program is required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Delivers assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Responds to patient calls and anticipates patient needs.
• Maintains patient safety through safe handling, rounds, and equipment checks.
• Performs or assists with vital signs and bedside glucose testing.

Skills

Patient care support

Safety awareness

Documentation

Education

Currently enrolled in an accredited RN program

Job description

Employment Details

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Rotating Shift

Description: 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.

Trinity Health Overview

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

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