Peds ED RN - Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift New RN Rate ** Full Time - 36 hours per week Shift Schedule: ~ Night Shift (7 PM - 7 AM) Eligible for Night Shift Differential Provides professional emergency nursing care for acutely ill and injured patients incorporating the nursing process of all age groups including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Serves as a patient advocate and liaison with other health care providers. Serves as a preceptor for new employees and students. Applies professional emergency nursing skills in the care and treatment of acutely ill and injured patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Promotes patient-centered care through: Coordination and integration of care Collaborates with the patient, significant others, and ancillary departments to create a multidisciplinary healthcare team whose goal is to provide care that is continuous and well-coordinated. Provides for actual and anticipated education needs and includes education to meet these needs in the plan of care. Communicates proactively to the healthcare team the plan of care, changes in the patient’s condition, the patient’s progress, the discharge plan, and other relevant information. Manages the complex care of critically ill and injured patients. Triages patients quickly and efficiently per the Emergency Department’s policies specific to Triage. Documents a comprehensive patient record that is organized and complete, reflecting all aspects of nursing care provided. Assess community resources as indicated. Supervises Emergency Department Technicians. Serves as a preceptor for students and employees (i.e. EMS, nursing, new employees). Works independently using the Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies, and professional judgment. Makes recommendations to improve the Emergency Department’s Standards of Care. Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa. One year of RN experience preferred OR new graduate if the candidate has completed senior nursing preceptorship at Mercy Emergency or previous experience as an emergency department technician or experience in a pre-hospital environment. Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within 3 months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. 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.