RN OB Emergency Department

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center Des Moines, part of Trinity Health, is seeking a compassionate RN for the OB Emergency Department – Antepartum Unit. This state-of-the-art unit cares for low and high-risk antepartum patients, pregnant patients over 20 weeks with other diagnoses, with a 24/7 ultrasound area, triage and inpatient beds.

The nurse will provide individualized care, support families, and coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Qualifications

• Current Iowa RN license or compact state licensure.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers from American Heart Association.
• Mandatory Reporter training completed within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, high-quality nursing care to patients of all ages.
• Use a team approach to delegate and coordinate patient care at admission, transfer and discharge.
• Deliver nursing care independently under Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies.
• Assist with patient care duties and maintain safety protocols.

Skills

Nursing care

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Registered Nurse licensure (Iowa)

Tools

IV pumps

Monitoring equipment

Drainage devices

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Night Shift Description: OB Emergency Department – Antepartum Unit East Tower, 3rd Floor Part of MercyOne Children’s Hospital this state of the art obstetrical unit cares for low and high risk antepartum patients, pregnant patients greater than 20 weeks with other medical diagnoses. The unit consists of a seven room triage area designed to assess and observe patients, a 10 bed inpatient area and ultrasound area that is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Job Summary / Purpose

Provides individualized, high-quality nursing care to patients of all ages. Uses a team approach to delegate and coordinate patient care at admission, transfer, and discharge. Independently delivers nursing care using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards, ethical principles, and professional judgment. Works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
• Practices safe patient handling techniques.
• Continues to evaluate assigned patients and provides ongoing treatment.
• Anticipates, identifies, and responds to educational and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e. IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices).
• Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms whenever available to maximize patient safety.
• Initiates emergency support measures (i.e. cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
• Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene).

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a current or compact state licensure as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa
• 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. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.