Peds ED RN - Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MercyOne is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN to provide high-quality care for acutely ill and injured patients. You will educate families, advocate for patients, and precept new staff while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include rapid assessment, planning, and documentation, ensuring continuity of care. Strong critical thinking and communication are essential in a fast-paced ED environment.

Qualifications

• Current IA or compact RN license required.
• BLS certification must be active within 6 weeks of hire.
• ACLS required within 6 months; TNCC within 12 months.
• PALS required within 3 months of hire.

Responsabilités

• Provide professional emergency nursing care to acutely ill or injured patients.
• Educate patients and families and serve as advocate and liaison.
• Precept new employees and students; supervise ED technicians.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care; document thoroughly.
• Respond quickly to emergent situations and coordinate care with the team.

Connaissances

Emergency nursing

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Formation

RN license (IA or compact)

BLS Certification

ACLS within 6 months

TNCC within 1 year

PALS within 3 months

Description du poste

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: Mids 1030-2300 on weekend days. New RN Rate

Employment Type

• Full Time - 36 hours per week

Shift Schedule

• Day Shift (7 AM - 7 PM)

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.