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GENERAL SUMMARY: 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.     ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort. - Practices safe patient handling techniques. - Continues to evaluate assigned patients and provides ongoing treatment. - Anticipates, identifies, and responds to educational and emotional needs of patients and families. - Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients. - Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and 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).   MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: - Serves in a charge/leadership role based on skill and unit needs. When assigned charge, makes patient assignments; triages patients; and problem solves with staff, physicians, patients, families, and ancillary departments. - Takes assigned call as defined in unit policy. - Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene). - Assists with clerical duties (i.e., maintenance of chart, patient record, and answering phones and call lights). - Maintains patient care supplies, equipment, and environment. - Provides orientation/education for staff, students, and other hospital and community organizations as requested.   DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified but should not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be needed to perform the duties of this position.  Must have ability to maintain skills and perform tasks required for the position as outlined in the list of department competencies.

GENERAL SUMMARY: 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.     ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort. - Practices safe patient handling techniques. - Continues to evaluate assigned patients and provides ongoing treatment. - Anticipates, identifies, and responds to educational and emotional needs of patients and families. - Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients. - Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and 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).   MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: - Serves in a charge/leadership role based on skill and unit needs. When assigned charge, makes patient assignments; triages patients; and problem solves with staff, physicians, patients, families, and ancillary departments. - Takes assigned call as defined in unit policy. - Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene). - Assists with clerical duties (i.e., maintenance of chart, patient record, and answering phones and call lights). - Maintains patient care supplies, equipment, and environment. - Provides orientation/education for staff, students, and other hospital and community organizations as requested.   DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified but should not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be needed to perform the duties of this position.  Must have ability to maintain skills and perform tasks required for the position as outlined in the list of department competencies.

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. - BSN preferred. - Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire. - Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

GENERAL SUMMARY: 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.       ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort. - Practices safe patient handling techniques. - Continues to evaluate assigned patients and provides ongoing treatment. - Anticipates, identifies, and responds to educational and emotional needs of patients and families. - Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients. - Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and 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).   MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: - Serves in a charge/leadership role based on skill and unit needs. When assigned charge, makes patient assignments; triages patients; and problem solves with staff, physicians, patients, families, and ancillary departments. - Takes assigned call as defined in unit policy. - Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene). - Assists with clerical duties (i.e., maintenance of chart, patient record, and answering phones and call lights). - Maintains patient care supplies, equipment, and environment. - Provides orientation/education for staff, students, and other hospital and community organizations as requested.   DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified but should not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be needed to perform the duties of this position.  Must have ability to maintain skills and perform tasks required for the position as outlined in the list of department competencies.

GENERAL SUMMARY: 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.       ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort. - Practices safe patient handling techniques. - Continues to evaluate assigned patients and provides ongoing treatment. - Anticipates, identifies, and responds to educational and emotional needs of patients and families. - Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients. - Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and 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).   MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: - Serves in a charge/leadership role based on skill and unit needs. When assigned charge, makes patient assignments; triages patients; and problem solves with staff, physicians, patients, families, and ancillary departments. - Takes assigned call as defined in unit policy. - Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene). - Assists with clerical duties (i.e., maintenance of chart, patient record, and answering phones and call lights). - Maintains patient care supplies, equipment, and environment. - Provides orientation/education for staff, students, and other hospital and community organizations as requested.   DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified but should not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be needed to perform the duties of this position.  Must have ability to maintain skills and perform tasks required for the position as outlined in the list of department competencies.

Mental Health nursing offers a completely different experience than caring for patients with only physical health-related problems. It’s easy to forget that, in some cases, a patient’s decline in physical health can negatively impact their mental health as well, but that doesn’t mean their treatment is any less complex. Psych nursing offers skilled nurses the opportunity to care for vulnerable patients and themselves through self-reflection, and introspection. In essence, these nurses and patients find strength in each other.   Patients on this unit are dealing with difficult diagnoses. Our ideal nursing candidate will have the proven ability to exercise patience, flexibility, and careful listening when their efforts are often tested. This nurse will strive to calm patients when they become agitated, strengthen patients coping skills, and make it a build a therapeutic, meaningful relationship.   All Registered Nurses answer their call to care for others through education and training, but only a select few have the ability and confidence to test their preparation in a service line where challenges and the rewards run high. If you are passionate about mental health and want to have a positive impact on our geriatric patient population, connect with CHI St Vincent Infirmary today!  

*RN Experience Required   GENERAL SUMMARY: Provides perioperative patient care, specifically in the intraoperative phase, in both the scrub and circulating roles according to established guidelines.  Serves the population from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.     ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Scrubs and circulates on cases independently, with minimal direction. - Prepares for surgical cases in an efficient manner, anticipating needs of patient, surgeon, anesthesia and other O.R. team members. - Provides a safe environment for patient and staff by implementing standards of aseptic technique and by controlling the physical and psychological aspects of that environment. - Collects and analyzes data and assesses patient in developing nursing diagnosis. - Communicates effectively with the patient, staff, physicians, and families. - Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up and function. - Initiates and directs room clean up and turnover.   MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: - Participates in orientation and training of new personnel. - Assists in maintenance of physician's preference cards and other O.R. resource material. - Utilizes computer in surgical documentation, disposition of specimens and obtaining pertinent information. - Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities as appropriate. - Attends department meetings and inservices.

Your time at work should be fulfilling. Rewarding. Inspiring. That’s what you’ll find when you join one of our non-profit CHI facilities across the nation.  You’ll find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we’ll create healthier, stronger communities.  Imagine your career at Catholic Health Initiatives!   As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality patient care according to the specific orders of each patient’s individual physician. This will involve, utilizing your knowledge and skills to educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits.   Additional responsibilities for this health care role include: - Monitoring patients’ conditions and assessing their needs - Collaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients - Administering patients’ medications and providing treatments according to physicians’ orders - Fostering a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families

Provides nursing care according to the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementing and evaluating.  Implements appropriate nursing care interventions.  Administers medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established nursing policies and procedures.  Care provided is based on defined standards of patient care and nursing evidence-based practice. Essential Key Job Responsibilities - Assumes responsibility for acquiring knowledge and skills necessary for patient care in the identified practice setting. - Performs assessment and analyzes patient problems and conditions using critical decisioning to determine need for standard, urgent or emergent interventions. - Implements and/or modifies plan of care using assessment data, standards of care and evidence based practice inclusive of nursing care coordination, appropriate patient and family education, and discharge planning. Facilitates interdisciplinary partnership in patient care. - Integrates ethical provisions in nursing practice and delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. - Administers medications, IV therapy, and treatments in compliance with policies and procedures. - Evaluates progress towards attainment of desired patient outcomes. - Demonstrates effective on-going observations and reassessment of patient/family and their response to the interventions and changes in condition. - Documents assessments and interventions in accordance with hospital policy and standards of care. - Utilizes resources appropriately and follows facility guidelines for documentation and charging of medical supplies and equipment. - Assigns or delegates tasks to designated support personnel based on needs and conditions of the patient, complexity of the task, predictability of the outcome and facility policy. - Collaborates with new employees and peers to support orientation, training and development opportunities. Supports the profession of nursing through support for nursing student clinical activities, as appropriate. - Other duties as assigned.  

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality patient care according to the specific orders of each patient’s individual physician. This will involve, utilizing your knowledge and skills to educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits. Additional responsibilities for this health care role include: - Monitoring patients’ conditions and assessing their needs - Collaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients - Administering patients’ medications and providing treatments according to physicians’ orders - Fostering a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality patient care according to the specific orders of each patient’s individual physician. This will involve, utilizing your knowledge and skills to educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits. Additional responsibilities for this health care role include: - Monitoring patients’ conditions and assessing their needs - Collaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients - Administering patients’ medications and providing treatments according to physicians’ orders - Fostering a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families

Job Responsibilities The Registered Nurse Birth Assistant functions at each Birth to directly assist and under the supervision of the Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) as the “second pair of hands” during births and/or emergencies, cares for the family during labor and immediately following the birth and during the postpartum period. Maximizes safety in the laboring and birthing process and satisfaction of the childbearing families. Functions as a vital member of the healthcare team who contributes to the success the practice by demonstrating customer/patient focus, effective communication, professionalism, and teamwork. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care provided to selected patient populations and their families. Additional responsibilities for this health care role include: - Orientation: Responsible for attendance at pre, during and post birthing sessions. Perform general nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures. Provide patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations - Contact: Responsible to be available as needed, days, nights, weekends and holidays and to keep reliable contact information, both by cell phone and to keep the answering service and the CNM informed as to how to be reached. - Scheduling: Responsible for covering all shifts and holidays, as needed and as scheduled monthly (at least one week prior to the beginning of the month) - Educational Programs: Participate in teaching the mandatory early home care class. Conduct orientation sessions for prospective clients. Educate patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions. - Intrapartum Care: At the direction of the CNM: care for, provide and support early labor and labor (i.e. fluids, positioning, bath tub and sibling support.) Supplies and/or equipment as needed to complete the set-up of the room for birth. Monitoring of vital signs and fecal heart tones. Assist with delivery, resuscitation, any third stage maternal emergencies, as example: fundal massage, oxytoxic administration, IV therapy preparation, contacting physician and/or ambulance, etc. - Immediate Postpartum Care: Vital signs; ongoing assessment of fundus and bleeding, assistance mother with comfort measure and newborn with establishing breastfeeding; cord blood to lab courier, if indicated. - Postpartum Period till Discharge: Ongoing assessment of mother: bleeding, voiding, fluids and eating, mothering adjustments and physical needs. Ongoing assessment of newborn: respiratory status, color, temperature, neurological status, feeding and activity. - Discharge: Review early home-care instructions; assist family in preparations for going home; schedule home visit and one-two week office visit; accompany family to car; immediate terminal cleaning and restocking of birth room – prior to leaving Center. - Ongoing Postpartum Follow-up: Daily and weekly phone calls; repeat home visits as needed; consulting with CNM for any problems. - Office Hours: Perform venipuncture and non-stress tests; assist clients with self-care, collection of specimens answering phones and office-flow; and office hour’s phone triage.  

It takes a very skilled cardiac nurse to monitor patients with high acuity heart issues in the CVICU. They care for our patients who’ve experienced cardiac surgery, MI, heart failure, cardiac dysrhythmias, structural heart disease, hypothermia post-cardiac arrest, vascular surgery and ventricular assist devices for destination or bridge to transplant therapy. We’ve made sure each of our 24 private room beds are equipped with the capability of NIBP, SpO2, arterial, pulmonary artery, cardiac output, temperature and arrhythmia monitoring. If you are a passionate cardiac nurse ready to work for an organization who champions your skillset, it’s time to talk to St Joseph Medical Center!  What you’ll do: Provide break reliefs for the RN staff. Provide continuous cardiac monitoring, arrhythmia recognition and intervention Initiate multiple, complex cardiac related infusions at higher doses Care for patients with invasive lines i.e.: arterial lines, pulmonary artery catheter, ventriculosomy/ICP Monitor intubated/mechanically ventilated patients, acute post cardiac surgery patients, and acute trauma patients   Why you should choose us: St Joseph Medical Center’s Cardiac Surgery program was honored as a prestigious three star program for CABG and Aortic Valve Replacement procedures by the Society for Thoracic Surgery. Only 33 out of 989 hospitals evaluated in the U.S. received this esteemed rating for both procedures. This unit has an experienced clinical manager and an experienced critical care educator to advance our nursing practice and education. Normal ratios for cardiac patients are 1:1 or 1:2 and 1:3 for progressive care.

Job Summary This position is responsible for providing break relief for RN staff and care to the patient who is hemodynamically unstable and requires complex monitoring of multiple systems and/or nursing interventions every one to two hours.   All RNs complete a centralized hospital and nursing orientation in addition to a Unit-based orientation which is structured to fit the needs of the RN's individual level of experience. In addition to a clinical, preceptor-based bedside orientation, RNs attend didactic classes that are specific to open heart recovery and device therapy.      Essential Duties Provides continuous cardiac monitoring, arrhythmia recognition and intervention. Initiates and titrates multiple, complex cardiac related infusions at higher doses. Manages patients with invasive lines i.e.: arterial lines, pulmonary artery catheter, ventriculosomy/ICP. Manages intubated/mechanically ventilated patients. Manages acute post cardiac surgery patients. Manages acute trauma patient. Keeps abreast of trends, developments and regulatory requirements impacting matters within designated scope of responsibility. Administers, oversees and documents the administration of medications (e.g., topically, orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and intravenously) as ordered by the healthcare practitioner and in accordance with hospital policy. Provides holistic, comprehensive, and professional nursing care to patient within the scope of practice. Cultural Sensitivity and Competence:  Demonstrates proper use of available communication tools for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services.  Patient Populations Served:  Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served. Demonstrates competent professional practice and engages in opportunities for professional growth. Demonstrates accountability to meet stated deadlines for all mandatory requirements. Coordinates nursing care and advocates for patient needs so that all appropriate disciplines are informed of and participating in the plan of care. Routinely explains delays.  Assesses, monitors, and intervenes as indicated during and post examination or procedure. Provides health care education and guidance to patient and their families.  Educates regarding results, findings and diagnoses to patient or patient’s family. Prepares patient for discharge and assists with coordinating post discharge needs. Performs related duties as required. Adheres to and exhibits our Core Values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.   

 Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing care for the emergency patients presenting with a wide variety of medical conditions across all populations.      

   Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing care for the emergency patients presenting with a wide variety of medical conditions across all populations.    

What We Have To Offer To You: • Our nurses enjoy being able to provide a wide variety of birthing options to their patients, based on patient choice and the latest research-based information.  • Faith-based culture with commitment to our Core Values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence where we value positive team players • 8-hour shifts to support work/life balance • Financial support for specialty certifications • Tuition assistance for advanced degrees • Opportunities for career growth within the growing and highly successful CHI Franciscan Health system • Competitive wages, incentives and a generous employee benefits program     Job Summary: Our Family Birth Center RNs work in many different roles while providing care to new families.  We have mother/baby RNs, who care for post-partum mothers and newborn infants.  We also have labor and delivery RNs, providing care to women who are pregnant and delivering their infants.  As a tertiary care center, our nurses provide both high-risk and low-risk care to our patients. This work includes developing, implementing and assessing the patient plan of care in collaboration with physicians, certified nurse-midwives, the patient and their family.  

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality patient care according to the specific orders of each patient’s individual physician. This will involve, utilizing your knowledge and skills to educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits. Additional responsibilities for this health care role include: - Monitoring patients’ conditions and assessing their needs - Collaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients - Administering patients’ medications and providing treatments according to physicians’ orders - Fostering a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality patient care according to the specific orders of each patient’s individual physician. This will involve, utilizing your knowledge and skills to educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits. Additional responsibilities for this health care role include: - Monitoring patients’ conditions and assessing their needs - Collaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients - Administering patients’ medications and providing treatments according to physicians’ orders - Fostering a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality patient care according to the specific orders of each patient’s individual physician. This will involve, utilizing your knowledge and skills to educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits. Additional responsibilities for this health care role include: - Monitoring patients’ conditions and assessing their needs - Collaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients - Administering patients’ medications and providing treatments according to physicians’ orders - Fostering a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families