RN Infusion Center

* Employment Type:

* Full time
* Shift:
* Day Shift

* Description:

* * 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.

* CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT:
* It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy One Medical Center to abide by and promote the mission and core values of the Spirit of Mercy.

* CORPORATE POLICY STATEMENT:
* It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy One Medical Center to comply with Mercy's mission, values, standards of conduct, policies, procedures and related.

* HIPAA SECURITY COMPLIANCE:
Security Access:
High* “Incumbent has access to restricted or confidential patient information and must comply with the terms of the Mercy One Medical Center Security Policies as it applies to their job role.”

* 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.

* 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 for internal education, as needed.

* 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.

* Proof of completion of Dependent Adult and Child Mandatory Reporter abuse training within three (3) months of hire

* Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support.

* PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Constant = 67-100% of workday, Frequent = 34-66% of workday, Occasional = 33% or less of workday)
* * CONSTANT:
*
* * Reaching:
* Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

* * Standing:
* Maintaining an upright position.

* * Walking:
* Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.

* * Lifting:
* Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.

* * Fingering:
* writing or otherwise working,…