RN Childrens Emergency Department

RN Children''s Emergency DepartmentDes Moines, IowaMercyOne Des Moines Medical CenterApply (ShareEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookMoreGoogle + Tumblr Partnering for a stronger, healthier world.At CommonSpirit Health, we believe in the healing power of humanity. We invite you to explore our specialty areas and pursue a career in humankindness.Employment Type: Part TimeDepartment: Emergency ServicesHours/Pay Period: 48Requisition ID 2021-199486 Employment Type Part Time Hours/Pay Period 48 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Days Remote No Category Emergency NursingAlready a CommonSpirit Employee? (DetailsOverviewCommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the communityMercyOne also provides you with the quality care you provide to others. We care about our employees well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: supporting any child care, pet care, or adult dependent needsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyHealth/Dental/Vision InsuranceFlexible spending accountsVoluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity TheftAdoption AssistancePaid Time Off (PTO)Tuition Assistance for career growth and developmentMatching Retirement ProgramsWellness Program ResponsibilitiesGENERAL SUMMARY : 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. Provides patient and family education. Serves as a patient advocate and liaison with other health care providers. Serves as a preceptor for new employees and students.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : 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:Respect of the patients values, preferences, and expressed needsCoordination and integration of careInformation, communication, and educationPhysical comfortEmotional support and alleviation of fear and anxietyInvolvement of family and friendsTransition and continuityCollaborates 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 municates proactively to the healthcare team the plan of care, changes in the patients condition, the patients progress, the discharge plan, and other relevant information.Must quickly, efficiently, and calmly respond to emergent and critical situations.Manages the complex care of critically ill and injured patients.Triages patients quickly and efficiently per the Emergency Departments policies specific to Triage.Documents a comprehensive patient record that is organized and complete, reflecting all aspects of nursing care provided.Anticipates patients needs and assists the provider during the examination and procedures.Provides psychological support based on assessed need.Utilizes multiple teaching methods. Discharge instructions are reviewed and understanding acknowledged by the patient/family.Assess community resources as indicated.Supervises Emergency Department Technicians.Serves as a preceptor for students and employees (i.e. EMS, nursing, new employees).Checks and maintains medical equipment and supplies.Works independently using the Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies, and professional judgment. Makes recommendations to improve the Emergency Departments Standards of Care.MARGINAL FUNCTIONS : Occasionally functions as Relief Charge Nurse, which includes the responsibilities of staffing, patient care coordination, and the facilitation of teamwork.QualificationsMINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED : 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.Basic Life Support (BLS) 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 pletion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of pletion of TNCC within 1 year of hireCompletion of PALS within 3 months of hireNursing excellencestarts with you.Are you a career fit with our CommonSpirit Health culture? To understand how we are structured, we believe in some core philoosophies with the following:We will be stronger together, achieving excellence in all we do, collaborating across the fields and growing our collective knowledge.We will let humankindness guide us as we treat every person with hollistic, persaonalized care for the bod, mind and spirit.We will advance the science and art of nursing as innovative leaders who demonstrate the power of evidence-based, compassionate care. If you believe in working together with humankindness for all to advance the science and art of nursing - thne you have found your career fit with us!Our hope is that you will always feel inspired, knowing you truly are the heart and soul of CommonSpirit. Kathleen D. Sanford, EVP, Chief Nursing OfficerYour Possible Career PathThis is a snapshot of your potential career path highlights the series of job positions that help you progress towards your goals and objectives. Ultimately, your career path depends on your career values and personal goals.Success ProfileWhat makes a successful RN Children''s Emergency Department at MercyOne Des Moines Medical CenterCompassionateTrustworthyProactiveCollaborativeCommunicatorBalancedOur Total Reward OfferingsAt CommonSpirit Health, your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs. Please explore what we have to offer below.Pay and RecognitionBalanced LifeWell-BeingProfessional GrowthFinancial FutureDependent CareMap this locationGet an idea of what your daily routine can be like.Click Here > No related jobsNo recently viewed jobsYou have no saved JobsGet tailored job recommendations based on your interests.Get Started Follow us on social mediaEqual OpportunityCommonSpirit Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed toa diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status,ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protectedby law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant,please click here. (CommonSpirit Health will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).CommonSpirit Health participates in E-Verify.

Created: 2025-11-15