Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers.
With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.
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Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Clinic RN for our MercyOne Des Moines Endoscopy Clinic
As a Clinic RN at MercyOne, you will contribute to the success of the clinic by providing patient care, through all phases of the Endoscopy experience; admission through discharge according to established guidelines. Provides patient care activities to patients of diverse ages.
Schedule:
- Full time 40 hours a week
- M-F 7:00a -5:00p
- No Weekends No Holidays
General Requirements:
- Prepares and evaluates outpatients prior to the procedure in an efficient and caring manner to provide for a smooth patient flow. May include doing pre-procedure phone calls to patients and/or physician offices to obtain information.
- Demonstrates the ability to organize work and enhance the safety and quality of patient care, service and treatment.
- Proficient in IV skills.
- Review charts to ensure completeness in documentation.
- Prepares for cases in an efficient manner, anticipating needs of the patient and physician.
- Provides a safe environment for customers: patient, family, physicians and staff.
- Collects and analyzes data and assesses patient in developing nursing diagnosis / plan of care.
- Communicates effectively with the patient, staff, physicians, families, and other health care team members.
- Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up and function.
- Initiates and directs procedure rooms, clean up and turnover.
- EKG interpretation.
- Ongoing physiological assessment through all phases of the Endoscopy experience.
- Utilize computer software for electronic medical record documentation (EMR).
- Actively assists physicians in a large variety of endoscopy procedures.
Education:
- Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
- Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
- Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft office products. Helpful if familiar with ProVation RN & MD.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified or obtained within six (6) months of hire.
- Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.
- Ability to read, write and speak English language.
Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!
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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.