Trinity Health·Des Moines, Iowa
Provides high-quality, individualized nursing care to pediatric patients in both the PICU and general pediatric units. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, implementing care plans, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Employment type: Full time
Description: **one year rn experience required**
The 6 bed intensive care unit provides care for our Level II verified Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons, pediatric specialists, cardiologists and general surgeon. The PICU nursing staff is highly trained to care for patients requiring intensive care.
This unit consists of 16 beds dedicated to care of all types of pediatric patients from general medicine to surgical patients.
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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.
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Requires a current or compact registered nurse license for the State of Iowa and at least one year of RN experience. Candidates must obtain BLS certification and complete Mandatory Reporter training within specified timeframes.
Market context
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