Physician - Emergency Room jobs in Des Moines, IA

Education/Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing: Valid Iowa Registered Nurse License. BLS, ACLS, TNCC.

Experience: Emergency Department experience required.

• Provides direct nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process, performs technical nursing functions, and upholds the standards of practice of a professional nurse.
• Utilizes critical thinking and evidence-based practice to facilitate the nursing process in the provision of patient care
• Assures compliance with the Iowa Nurse Practice Act and other regulatory standards
• Performs according to the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses
• Considers age, growth and development of the patient when planning, teaching and providing care
• Documents and maintains data on patient's electronic and paper record.
• Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension.
• Acts as a patient advocate
• Applies teaching/learning concepts to patient and family education
• Observes patient, record significant conditions and reactions, and notifies Physician of changes in patient's condition and progress or lack of progress towards goals of care.
• Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures and protocol
• Participates in precepting and mentoring while providing education/orientation to staff, students and others
• Actively supports and participates in continuous quality improvement efforts
• Actively demonstrates customer service philosophy
• Participates in department staff meetings and hospital wide in-service programs as required
• Computer literacy attainable
• Communicates and collaborates with interdisciplinary team to facilitate safe, effective and appropriate patient care.
• Assures safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, visitors and staff
• Participates in department staff meetings, hospital wide in-service programs as required and quality improvement efforts
• Serves as a resource and mentor for staff
• Restocks and assures adequate supplies as they are utilized for patient care.