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Job Summary: The Nurse Unit Base Educator position is responsible for the development and delivery of nursing and clinical education in a patient care area from basic to advanced practice levels.  Plans, conducts and evaluates unit-specific new orientation, education and training in the assigned department.  Works collaboratively with unit management and Regional Education to enhance the quality and cost effectiveness of patient care by providing educational support to staff. Essential Responsibilities:Provides education, training, and consultative services to clinical staff in assigned area. Assesses, develops, revises and coordinates teaching programs for all nursing staff.  Provides in-service education.  Ensures educational programs provide staff with skills and competency needed to meet all applicable regulatory, risk and patient safety requirements.Plans and directs the orientation and residency programs of new personnel to assigned unit.  Facilitates staff development by promoting learning experiences and information for staff based on identified needs of the individuals.  Responsible for development of competency assessment tools ensuring these assessments are completed and conducts education as necessary in follow-up.  Contributes to the department’s quality improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to support these initiatives and incorporates the changes into education offerings.  Collaborates with other Educators to enhance self-learning, promote professionalism among educators, reduce duplicative services, and to provide opportunities for a more standardized system.  Participates in related clinical instruction and conferences and maintains and improves knowledge and competency in their specialty area.    

Job Summary: 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. Walters Post Anesthesia Care Unit is open Monday - Friday and is closed on the weekends. Strong team environment with calboration between nurses and care assistants. We are looking for a responsible and compassionate Registered Nurse with top-notch clinical skills, a caring attitude, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. It is also important to display excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to effectively educate patients and their families on the in-home healthcare process. 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  

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000 (less applicable taxes) for those external hires that have 2 years of RN experience in the OR, as outlined by Franciscan Policy. Job Summary: Nurses in our surgical services nurses provide pre-, intra- and post-operative nursing care to all patient populations undergoing surgical procedures. This work includes developing, implementing and assessing the patient plan of care in collaboration with physicians, interdisciplinary teams and the patient and family.

Sign-On Bonus:  Up to $15,000 (less applicable taxes) for those external hires that have 2 years of RN experience in the OR, as outlined by Franciscan Policy.   Job Summary:  RN in the Walters Surgery Servies department provide pre-, intra- and post-operative nursing care to all patient populations undergoing surgical procedures.  This work includes developing, implementing and assessing the patient plan of care in collaboration with physicians, interdisciplinary teams and the patient and family.

Job Summary: This position is responsible for serving as the primary Registered Nurse delivering care to post-partum women and normal newborns who are admitted to the Family Birth Center.      Essential Duties: Assesses and cares for post-partum and newborn patients. Identifies and provides appropriate interventions to mothers with post-partum complications. Provides support and education to breast-feeding mothers. Identifies full-term infants at risk for complications and provides appropriate care to the full-term infant with complications.  

- Provides teaching, supervision and evaluation of student learning experiences. - Provides individual advisement and guidance for intellectual and professional development of students. - Collaborates with other faculty, preceptors, field faculty, and clinical agencies to provide optimum learning opportunities for students. - Develops, implements and revises course content in a limited subject area. #missioncritical #CHI-LI

Nursing Assistant We want our patients to be as comfortable as possible and believe that starts with basic patient care. We have the best team of nursing assistants in our facilities and now we need you. Our CNA’s not only collect patient information, but they also help them take their medications on time, assist with meals, attend to personal needs, and change wound dressings as needed. They play a vital role as a liaison between our patients and their care teams. If you are interested in joining this type of healthcare community, we want to talk to you.  What you’ll do: - Contributes to the assessment of the health status of patients - Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate members of the treatment team with direction of the Charge Nurse - Assist patients/families with light housekeeping duties such as assisting with meals or changing bed linens - Reports any changes in a patient's condition to the Charge Nurse - Must have ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.

Nursing Assistant We want our patients to be as comfortable as possible and believe that starts with basic patient care. We have the best team of nursing assistants in our facilities and now we need you. Our CNA’s not only collect patient information, but they also help them take their medications on time, assist with meals, attend to personal needs, and change wound dressings as needed. They play a vital role as a liaison between our patients and their care teams. If you are interested in joining this type of healthcare community, we want to talk to you.  What you’ll do: - Contributes to the assessment of the health status of patients - Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate members of the treatment team with direction of the Charge Nurse - Assist patients/families with light housekeeping duties such as assisting with meals or changing bed linens - Reports any changes in a patient's condition to the Charge Nurse - Must have ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.

Nursing Assistant We want our patients to be as comfortable as possible and believe that starts with basic patient care. We have the best team of nursing assistants in our facilities and now we need you. Our CNA’s not only collect patient information, but they also help them take their medications on time, assist with meals, attend to personal needs, and change wound dressings as needed. They play a vital role as a liaison between our patients and their care teams. If you are interested in joining this type of healthcare community, we want to talk to you.  What you’ll do: - Contributes to the assessment of the health status of patients - Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate members of the treatment team with direction of the Charge Nurse - Assist patients/families with light housekeeping duties such as assisting with meals or changing bed linens - Reports any changes in a patient's condition to the Charge Nurse - Must have ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.

- Works with individual clinic management and medical staff, to evaluate, monitor and enforce clinic specific protocols, procedures and objectives; maintains compliance with federal/state regulations and standards. - Ensures charging/reimbursement changes are integrated into every level of clinic operations by coordinating with the clinic team. - Serves as the point of contact for patient and external customer complaints. Investigates and reconciles complaints relating to practice operations. - Monitors the payroll system to help control employee time management. - Monitors utilization of staff and supplies in assigned areas, and recommends appropriate adjustments to stay within budget guidelines while constantly improving the quality of health care. - Monitors compliance with policies, implements plans and recommends revisions as needed. - Monitors and maintains licensure certification requirements for assigned staff. - Supervises the day to day operations in the absence of the manager.  

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Nursing Unit Supervisor provides direct patient care and coordinates nursing activities to facilitate safe, quality patient care at the unit/department level, usually for a defined shift (such as days, nights or weekends.) Serves as a resource and role model, and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to optimize department operations. Under the direction of the unit/department director, may assist with other management responsibilities as assigned.     ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   CLINICAL FUNCTIONS - Maintains high level clinical competence to assess patient needs, plan patient care, implement appropriate interventions, and evaluate the effectiveness of patient care delivered to defined patient population. - Works independently with limited direct supervision in accordance with the Iowa Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies and patient care standards and professional judgment. - Provides front-line leadership as a resource, mentor, and role model in delivering patient care using a team approach. - Provides consultation upon request in area of clinical expertise to other nursing staff or health professionals. - Serves as a resource or “Super User” for documentation in the electronic medical record. - Leads daily huddles and assists with maintaining huddle boards. - Monitors safety compliance and contributes to fostering a culture of safety at the unit level.  SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS - Supervises unit/department personnel, including registered nurses, patient care technicians, department support assistants, and other department personnel, usually for an assigned shift (i.e. days, nights, or weekends.) - Facilitates efficient unit/department operations, including staff assignments and patient placement and throughput. - Adjusts staffing and prioritizes workload to meet patient/unit needs. - Provides support to staff to ensure patients of a positive care experience. Assists with the resolution of patient/family complaints. Escalates issues appropriately to the director or administrative representative. - Assists with leading quality improvement activities including performance improvement processes to ensure evidence-based practices are in place.. - May assist with additional management duties as assigned by the unit/department director, including, but not limited to:   - Interviewing and hiring of personnel - Scheduling of staff - Utilization of premium pay - Timekeeping - Staff performance feedback and discipline - Maintaining personnel records - Staff performance reviews - In the absence of the unit/department director, may represent the director on hospital committees or attend management meetings on the director’s behalf.   CARE COORDINATION - Plans unit and nursing resource utilization based on established criteria, initiating appropriate intervention and collaboration to optimize patient care and unit/department operations. - Manages Bedboard compliance. Collaborates with Patient Flow department and House Supervisor to optimize patient throughput. - Assist nursing and interdisciplinary team in patient/family education and discharge planning. - Facilitates communication between patient/family, physicians and other caregivers to achieve consensus for the plan of care. Consults with the Ethics Committee as appropriate.   EDUCATION - Collaborates with Unit Director and Clinical Resource Nurse or department educator for a plan for achievement and maintenance of skills/ competencies of team personnel. - Understands employee competency documentation requirements. - Provides orientation/education for staff, students and other hospitals and community organizations, as assigned.

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Nursing Unit Supervisor provides direct patient care and coordinates nursing activities to facilitate safe, quality patient care at the unit/department level, usually for a defined shift (such as days, nights or weekends.) Serves as a resource and role model, and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to optimize department operations. Under the direction of the unit/department director, may assist with other management responsibilities as assigned.       ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   CLINICAL FUNCTIONS - Maintains high level clinical competence to assess patient needs, plan patient care, implement appropriate interventions, and evaluate the effectiveness of patient care delivered to defined patient population. - Works independently with limited direct supervision in accordance with the Iowa Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies and patient care standards and professional judgment. - Provides front-line leadership as a resource, mentor, and role model in delivering patient care using a team approach. - Provides consultation upon request in area of clinical expertise to other nursing staff or health professionals. - Serves as a resource or “Super User” for documentation in the electronic medical record. - Leads daily huddles and assists with maintaining huddle boards. - Monitors safety compliance and contributes to fostering a culture of safety at the unit level.  SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS - Supervises unit/department personnel, including registered nurses, patient care technicians, department support assistants, and other department personnel, usually for an assigned shift (i.e. days, nights, or weekends.) - Facilitates efficient unit/department operations, including staff assignments and patient placement and throughput. - Adjusts staffing and prioritizes workload to meet patient/unit needs. - Provides support to staff to ensure patients of a positive care experience. Assists with the resolution of patient/family complaints. Escalates issues appropriately to the director or administrative representative. - Assists with leading quality improvement activities including performance improvement processes to ensure evidence-based practices are in place.. - May assist with additional management duties as assigned by the unit/department director, including, but not limited to:   - Interviewing and hiring of personnel - Scheduling of staff - Utilization of premium pay - Timekeeping - Staff performance feedback and discipline - Maintaining personnel records - Staff performance reviews - In the absence of the unit/department director, may represent the director on hospital committees or attend management meetings on the director’s behalf.   CARE COORDINATION - Plans unit and nursing resource utilization based on established criteria, initiating appropriate intervention and collaboration to optimize patient care and unit/department operations. - Manages Bedboard compliance. Collaborates with Patient Flow department and House Supervisor to optimize patient throughput. - Assist nursing and interdisciplinary team in patient/family education and discharge planning. - Facilitates communication between patient/family, physicians and other caregivers to achieve consensus for the plan of care. Consults with the Ethics Committee as appropriate.   EDUCATION - Collaborates with Unit Director and Clinical Resource Nurse or department educator for a plan for achievement and maintenance of skills/ competencies of team personnel. - Understands employee competency documentation requirements. - Provides orientation/education for staff, students and other hospitals and community organizations, as assigned.

We want our patients to be as comfortable as possible and believe that starts with basic patient care. We have the best team of nursing assistants in our facilities and now we need you.   The Nursing Tech is a multi-skilled, non-licensed health care provider who provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.  Applies knowledge of growth and development to perform detailed assignments/interventions.  Provides consistent care based on the changing physical and psychosocial needs, unique to the patient.  Responsibilities of the Nurse Tech include but are not limited to the following: Operate the following equipment: Computer, automated vital sign machines with recognitions of abnormal vital signs and timely reporting, O2 saturation, glucose meter, intercom, telephone, patient care equipment required for daily care, scales and lifts Basic EKG form monitoring and operation of machine and the recognition of life-threatening dysrhythmias/subsequent care, if required by area/ location Perform nursing care and duties delegated by Registered nurses Venipuncture, discontinuing INT’s Perform 12 lead EKG, based on area/ location Good telephone and communication skills 

We want our patients to be as comfortable as possible and believe that starts with basic patient care. We have the best team of nursing assistants in our facilities and now we need you.   The Nursing Tech is a multi-skilled, non-licensed health care provider who provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.  Applies knowledge of growth and development to perform detailed assignments/interventions.  Provides consistent care based on the changing physical and psychosocial needs, unique to the patient.  Responsibilities of the Nurse Tech include but are not limited to the following: Operate the following equipment: Computer, automated vital sign machines with recognitions of abnormal vital signs and timely reporting, O2 saturation, glucose meter, intercom, telephone, patient care equipment required for daily care, scales and lifts Basic EKG form monitoring and operation of machine and the recognition of life-threatening dysrhythmias/subsequent care, if required by area/ location Perform nursing care and duties delegated by Registered nurses Venipuncture, discontinuing INT’s Perform 12 lead EKG, based on area/ location Good telephone and communication skills 

We want our patients to be as comfortable as possible and believe that starts with basic patient care. We have the best team of nursing assistants in our facilities and now we need you.   The Nursing Tech is a multi-skilled, non-licensed health care provider who provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.  Applies knowledge of growth and development to perform detailed assignments/interventions.  Provides consistent care based on the changing physical and psychosocial needs, unique to the patient.  Responsibilities of the Nurse Tech include but are not limited to the following: Operate the following equipment: Computer, automated vital sign machines with recognitions of abnormal vital signs and timely reporting, O2 saturation, glucose meter, intercom, telephone, patient care equipment required for daily care, scales and lifts Basic EKG form monitoring and operation of machine and the recognition of life-threatening dysrhythmias/subsequent care, if required by area/ location Perform nursing care and duties delegated by Registered nurses Venipuncture, discontinuing INT’s Perform 12 lead EKG, based on area/ location Good telephone and communication skills 

We want our patients to be as comfortable as possible and believe that starts with basic patient care. We have the best team of nursing assistants in our facilities and now we need you.   The Nursing Tech is a multi-skilled, non-licensed health care provider who provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.  Applies knowledge of growth and development to perform detailed assignments/interventions.  Provides consistent care based on the changing physical and psychosocial needs, unique to the patient.  Responsibilities of the Nurse Tech include but are not limited to the following: Operate the following equipment: Computer, automated vital sign machines with recognitions of abnormal vital signs and timely reporting, O2 saturation, glucose meter, intercom, telephone, patient care equipment required for daily care, scales and lifts Basic EKG form monitoring and operation of machine and the recognition of life-threatening dysrhythmias/subsequent care, if required by area/ location Perform nursing care and duties delegated by Registered nurses Venipuncture, discontinuing INT’s Perform 12 lead EKG, based on area/ location Good telephone and communication skills 

We want our patients to be as comfortable as possible and believe that starts with basic patient care. We have the best team of nursing assistants in our facilities and now we need you.   The Nursing Tech is a multi-skilled, non-licensed health care provider who provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.  Applies knowledge of growth and development to perform detailed assignments/interventions.  Provides consistent care based on the changing physical and psychosocial needs, unique to the patient.  Responsibilities of the Nurse Tech include but are not limited to the following: Operate the following equipment: Computer, automated vital sign machines with recognitions of abnormal vital signs and timely reporting, O2 saturation, glucose meter, intercom, telephone, patient care equipment required for daily care, scales and lifts Basic EKG form monitoring and operation of machine and the recognition of life-threatening dysrhythmias/subsequent care, if required by area/ location Perform nursing care and duties delegated by Registered nurses Venipuncture, discontinuing INT’s Perform 12 lead EKG, based on area/ location Good telephone and communication skills 

We want our patients to be as comfortable as possible and believe that starts with basic patient care. We have the best team of nursing assistants in our facilities and now we need you.   The Nursing Tech is a multi-skilled, non-licensed health care provider who provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.  Applies knowledge of growth and development to perform detailed assignments/interventions.  Provides consistent care based on the changing physical and psychosocial needs, unique to the patient.  Responsibilities of the Nurse Tech include but are not limited to the following: Operate the following equipment: Computer, automated vital sign machines with recognitions of abnormal vital signs and timely reporting, O2 saturation, glucose meter, intercom, telephone, patient care equipment required for daily care, scales and lifts Basic EKG form monitoring and operation of machine and the recognition of life-threatening dysrhythmias/subsequent care, if required by area/ location Perform nursing care and duties delegated by Registered nurses Venipuncture, discontinuing INT’s Perform 12 lead EKG, based on area/ location Good telephone and communication skills 

We want our patients to be as comfortable as possible and believe that starts with basic patient care. We have the best team of nursing assistants in our facilities and now we need you.   The Nursing Tech is a multi-skilled, non-licensed health care provider who provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.  Applies knowledge of growth and development to perform detailed assignments/interventions.  Provides consistent care based on the changing physical and psychosocial needs, unique to the patient.  Responsibilities of the Nurse Tech include but are not limited to the following: Operate the following equipment: Computer, automated vital sign machines with recognitions of abnormal vital signs and timely reporting, O2 saturation, glucose meter, intercom, telephone, patient care equipment required for daily care, scales and lifts Basic EKG form monitoring and operation of machine and the recognition of life-threatening dysrhythmias/subsequent care, if required by area/ location Perform nursing care and duties delegated by Registered nurses Venipuncture, discontinuing INT’s Perform 12 lead EKG, based on area/ location Good telephone and communication skills 

We want our patients to be as comfortable as possible and believe that starts with basic patient care. We have the best team of nursing assistants in our facilities and now we need you.   The Nursing Tech is a multi-skilled, non-licensed health care provider who provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.  Applies knowledge of growth and development to perform detailed assignments/interventions.  Provides consistent care based on the changing physical and psychosocial needs, unique to the patient.  Responsibilities of the Nurse Tech include but are not limited to the following: Operate the following equipment: Computer, automated vital sign machines with recognitions of abnormal vital signs and timely reporting, O2 saturation, glucose meter, intercom, telephone, patient care equipment required for daily care, scales and lifts Basic EKG form monitoring and operation of machine and the recognition of life-threatening dysrhythmias/subsequent care, if required by area/ location Perform nursing care and duties delegated by Registered nurses Venipuncture, discontinuing INT’s Perform 12 lead EKG, based on area/ location Good telephone and communication skills