RN-Registered Nurse-Infusion Center PRN

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RN-Registered Nurse-Infusion Center PRN','Part-time','RN','Varied','Varied','0','0','Occasional','Occasional','IOWA-DES MOINES-MERCY MEDICAL CENTER','','!*!GENERAL SUMMARY:

Assumes responsibility and
accountability for the provision of professional nursing care to patients,
incorporating the nursing process, the environment, technical equipment, and
health care members.  Resource to patient
care activities/teaching programs within the area of defined specialization. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Administers nursing care to patients; includes
assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient’s care plan in
coordination with the physician.Provides patient/family or caregiver education
and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional, and
environmental health problems.Supervises health care members (i.e., licensed
practical nurses, patient care technicians, etc.) with patients.Utilizes
computer applications and communication technologies appropriate to the work
setting to enter, retrieve, and analyze information and to facilitate
communication and education.Maintains knowledge of documentation
requirements needed for patients’ records.Works independently with limited direct
supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy  Medical Center
polices, nursing standards, and professional judgement.Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance,
and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, 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).















 

Provides consultation in specialty area to all
levels of health care providers throughout the hospital, affiliated schools of
nursing, and the community.Assists with evaluation of programs and suggests
modifications.Works independently with limited direct
supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines
policies, nursing standards, and professional judgment.Identifies learning needs and develops
individualized measures to meet them.Attends and successfully completes all generic
and unit specific required education within the time frame defined in the
structure standard.Supports the sharing of relevant resources.Performs efficiently in emergency situations,
following established standards.













 

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

Participates in quality management activities,
as requested.Presents selected program topics.Facilitates program presentation/equipment
gathering.Utilizes delegation skills effectively.Participates in research as requested by
Department Director.









 
','!*!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.  Bachelor degree in nursing preferred.Minimum of 3-5 years current registered nurse
experience preferred; preferably in the area of practice.Successfully completes required medication
examination prior to passing medication.Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter –
Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.BLS certified by the end of the orientation
period (approximately six (6) weeks).










','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2018-R0145052','Mercy Medical Center','RN-Registered Nurse-Infusion Center PRN

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