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MercyOne; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne in West Des Moines, IA is seeking a registered nurse to develop and implement clinical practice guidelines and care paths. You will collaborate with the health care team to assure high-quality patient outcomes and act as a liaison to coordinate care across settings.

The role requires RN licensure, BLS/ACLS, and at least 1 year of clinic or hospital nursing experience. A BSN is preferred and you will advocate for patients while providing education and support to families.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license current/valid in the state.
• BSN preferred.
• BLS or ACLS certification.
• Mandatory Reporter for applicable patients.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate clinical practice guidelines/care paths for patients.
• Collaborate with health care team to ensure quality patient care.
• Act as liaison with patients and families to coordinate care across settings and ensure outcomes.
• Welcome calls from patients and families, answer questions, and follow up as necessary.
• Advocate for patients, resolve barriers, and address concerns.
• Provide educational information and resources to patients and families.
• Review literature, methodology, outcomes and disseminate findings from nursing/medical research.
• Establish and maintain a knowledge base of ongoing clinical research activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Communication

Clinical guidelines knowledge

Education

RN license (state)

BSN preferred

BLS/ACLS

Mandatory Reporter

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Develop, implement, and evaluate clinical practice guidelines/care paths for patients.

• Collaborate with all of the health care team, to assist in the provision of quality patient care, and facilitate the identification of potential care problems.
• Assist as a liaison with patients and their families to physicians, staff, and other health care professionals, to coordinate patient care across all settings, and ensure high quality outcomes.
• Welcome calls from patients and families, answering questions concerning care, and follow-up as necessary.
• Proactively act as a patient advocate, working to overcome patient barriers, and resolve concerns.
• Provide educational information and resources to patients, to assist patients and family with coping, and foster self-care activities.
• Review literature, methodology, outcomes, and implications of nursing/medical research, and disseminate findings.
• Establish and maintain a knowledge base of on-going clinical research activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

a. Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing program required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Current/valid RN license from the state licensing board required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Mandatory Reporter for the appropriate patient population required.

b. Experience (required and preferred):

• 1 year experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting required.

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.