Staff Nurse - Crisis Observation - PRN

Broadlawns Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Staff Nurse for Crisis Observation, with PRN shifts. You will provide and coordinate nursing care under supervision and work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and quality care.

We require an active Iowa RN license, Basic Life Support certification, and proficiency with EMR and clinical documentation. This role offers an on-site opportunity within a supportive Nursing Services environment.

Qualifications

• Current RN license recognized by the Iowa Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (Health Care Provider) certification required before independent patient care.
• Competent in computer data entry and navigating general software/programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive nursing care under supervision.
• Oversee non-professional nursing personnel in the provision of nursing care.
• Maintain HIPAA/confidentiality and documentation standards.
• Demonstrate teamwork and effective communication with care teams.

Skills

RN license

Basic Life Support

EMR proficiency

Computer data entry

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model. We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star! With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective. We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more!

Staff Nurse - Crisis Observation

GENERAL DESCRIPTION Under the general supervision of the department nurse leader, prescribes, provides, delegates, evaluates and coordinates comprehensive professional nursing care to a designated group of patients, and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary and other health care team members in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Oversees non-professional nursing personnel in the provision of nursing care.

Hours PRN

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Promotes nursing practices and patient care that is effective in terms of quality and cost, and results in patient and family satisfaction.
• Supports the values and philosophy of BMC Nursing Services as well as the mission, vision and values and behaviors of service excellence standards of BMC.
• Compliant with HIPAA/confidentiality standards at all times.
• Demonstrates commitment to own professional growth and competence.
• Completes and maintains unit specific training and competency monitors (with passing scores) in unit-defined time frames in order to maintain employment.
• Completes all annual hospital-wide mandatory training within defined timeframe (i.e. safety, corporate compliance, confidentiality).
• Documents in a timely, accurate and concise manner.
• Demonstrates competence in specified computer applications.
• Demonstrates ability to document in EMR.
• Demonstrates consistently a team approach to care.
• Demonstrates effective communication strategies.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current RN license recognized by the State of Iowa Board of Nursing.
• Successful demonstration of competence in Basic Life Support (Health Care Provider) prior to independent patient care.
• Capable and competent in computer data entry and general program navigation.

Work Shift 7a-7p (United States of America)

Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model. Broadlawns takes a leadership position in teaching the next generation of healthcare professionals through its residency and fellowship programs.