OVERVIEW:
Common. Spirit 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 Common. Spirit 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 Common. Spirit 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 community.
Responsibilities
Assesses, plans, coordinates, implements, educates and evaluates care of assigned patients.
Completes assessment and collects data for initial consult or history and physical. Initiates standing orders. Presents patient to surgeon. Dictates H & P or consult as requested by surgeon.
Observes and documents daily patient assessments.
Retrieves & documents lab and test results and notifies physician of abnormal results.
Evaluates and triages individual patients and physician/patient calls.
Gives verbal and written orders according to standing orders or established protocols.
Triages phone calls for physicians. Responds to questions according to standing orders, established protocols or direct physician input. Refers to appropriate resources. Documents accordingly.
Documents charges and turns in to Billing Department daily. Obtains waivers for medical necessity as defined by practice policy.
Communicates appropriate follow up information to referring physicians.
Completes medical records according to established hospital protocol.
Provides patient teaching and facilitates communication between physician, client, and other hospital personnel
Provides medication teaching and assures patient has appropriate prescriptions.
Coordinates discharge planning.
Serves as liaison between hospital staff, physicians, and patients.
Discusses research protocols with Research Department nurse as appropriate.
Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional certifications.
Participates in quality improvement plan.
Provides nursing care to patient during follow-up office visits.
Assists physician with procedures in the office or hospital. May be required to travel.
Assesses wounds and provides care as needed under the physician's direction.
Qualifications
Current license as a registered nurse issued by the
STATE OF IOWA
or compact state.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained by the end of the orientation period (approximately six (6) weeks).
Three years of RN nursing experience required. Two years of critical care experience or clinical cardiovascular equivalent or General/Cardiovascular Surgery experience required.
Valid Iowa Driver's/Chauffeurs License required, must meet Mercy's Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, must be at least 18 years of age and be eligible to drive per Iowa state law.
Level I Cardiac Arrhythmia class completion within 6 months
Level II 12 Lead EKG class completion within 1 year
Common. Spirit Health participates in E-verify.
