Trinity Health
RN Pain Clinic
Trinity Health, Des Moines, IA, United States
**Employment Type:**Full time**Shift:**Day Shift**Description:**Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.**MercyOne Central Iowa** sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center (https://www.mercyone.org/desmoines/find-a-location/) , founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa's largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest's largest referral centers. Other centers associated with MercyOne Central Iowa include:MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center (https://www.mercyone.org/desmoines/location/mercyone-west-des-moines-medical-center)MercyOne Centerville Medical CenterMercyOne Newton Medical Center (https://www.mercyone.org/newton/)MercyOne Children's HospitalMercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital (https://www.mercyrehabdesmoines.com/)House of MercyClive Behavioral Health (https://clivebehavioral.com/)With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa's largest employers.MercyOne Medical Group - Central Iowa is one of Iowa's largest multispecialty clinic systems, made up of more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Dallas, Jasper, Polk, Wapello, Warren and Webster counties.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** **:**+ Administers nursing care to patients; includes preparation and evaluation of pain patients prior to procedures in an efficient and caring manner to provide for a smooth patient flow.+ Proficient in IV skills.+ Review charts to ensure completeness in documentation.+ Prepares for cases in an efficient manner, anticipating needs of the patient and physician.+ Collects and analyzes data and assesses patient in developing nursing diagnosis.+ Communicates effectively with the patient, staff, physicians, families, and other health care team members.+ Promotes quality and service excellence in all aspects of patient care.+ Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance and use.+ Initiates and directs room clean up and turnover.+ EKG interpretation.+ Ongoing physiological assessment through all phases of the process.+ Performs documentation in the EMR accurately, concisely, and in a timely manner.+ Identifies patient/family educational needs and implements individualized measures to meet those.+ Supervises delegated tasks and duties.+ Participates in self-directed learning and in continuing education to meet own professional development+ Attends and successfully completes all generic and unit specific required education within the time frame defined in nursing policy.+ Assumes responsibility for knowledge of and adherence to approved hospital policy and structure and process standards.+ Participates in unit-based quality management activities as requested.+ Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution.+ Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).**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.+ Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire+ Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified or obtained within six (6) months of hire.**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.EOE including disability/veteran