RN-Sedation Team-PRN (days)
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Description: Catholic Health Initiatives is in need of RN-Sedation Team-PRN (days) right now, this job will be delegated in Iowa. More complete informations about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. GENERAL SUMMARY
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Provides professional nursing care to patients undergoing sedation for diagnostic, therapeutic, painful or invasive procedures.
Utili! zes specialized assessment skills during all phases of sedation to include pre-procedure, during sedation, and then the recovery period.
Serves patient populations including infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Assists Sedation Team Nurse Practitioner and physician with monitoring before, during and after sedation, along with the recovery period.
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Collaborates with the Sedation Team Nurse Practitioner in coordinating sedation for ASA Class I and II patients.
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Collaborates with the anesthesiologist in coordinating sedation for ASA Class III and IV patients.
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Interacts with patients and families, providing information to Nurse Practitioner and anesthesiologist both pre- and post-invasive procedure.
Information includes obtaining or verifying pertinent history, sedation instructions, verification that informed consent is obtained! , and assists with post procedure follow-up.
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Collaborates between all disciplines and across the continuum of care including outpatient and inpatient settings.
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Coordinates and collaborates with the physician and/or RN during diagnostic, invasive or painful procedures.
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Utilizes hospital/department information system to process data and retrieve patient information along with completion of medical records on the same date of the sedation.
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Performs and directs appropriate emergency measures as deemed necessary; e.g., CPR, protecting patient from injury.
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Triages patients and utilizes critical thinking skills to problem
solve with staff, physicians, patients, families, and ancillary departments.
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Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards, and professional judgment.
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Maintains knowledge of equipment se! t-up, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, drainage devices).
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Participates in data collection and quality management activities as requested.
Qualifications
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
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Possession of a current license as a registered nurse issued by the State of Iowa.
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BSN preferred
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Five (5) years of acute care experience required.
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Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained
by the end of the orientation period (approximately six (6) weeks)
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ACLS and PALS certified within six (6) months of employment.
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Advanced Pediatric Life Support (APLS) training within six (6) months of! hire.
Additional Responsibilities:
Demonstrates a ! commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
Reverence:
Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.
Integrity:
Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
Compassion:
Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
Excellence:
Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines! .
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.
Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers
Job
Nursing - RN
Primary Location
IA-Des Moines-Mercy Medical Center
Shift
days, varied
Scheduled Hours per 2-week Pay Period
1
Weekends Required
None
Status
PRN
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Catholic Health Initiatives.
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This job will be opened on: Sat, 28 Sep 2013 15:32:56 GMT
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