ED Trauma Coordinator-Registered Nurse

MercyOne Dubuque, IA 52001, US

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and Level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home.
In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet hospital four consecutive times – the nation’s most prestigious award for nursing excellence.

Come join our Emergency Department at MercyOne Dubuque as the Trauma Coordinator!

Schedule:

Monday-Friday
7:30am - 4:00pm

SCOPE OF SERVICE:

Customers include patients and families, health care providers, EMS personnel, physicians, co-workers, volunteers, and community agencies/services. The customers served include all ages.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in Mercy One Dubuque Medical Center's Model of Caring and Trinity Health's Code of Conduct, fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent with Mercy One Dubuque Medical Center's Mission and Values

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.

Displays effective communication with a polite, compassionate, and caring attitude and demonstrates a responsiveness to needs of patients and families

Must be accurate and thorough in performing job functions

Must be competent to provide care in the Emergency Department (ED)

Demonstrates customer friendly behaviors and promotes customer satisfaction

Represents Mercy One Dubuque at Iowa trauma meetings and meets state requirements through reverification and certification processes

Develops multidisciplinary trauma educational programs

Works closely with the Trauma Program Medical Director to develop a quality trauma program

Develops a quality improvement plan utilizing the trauma registry and concurrent patient review

Addresses quality issues with nurses, physicians and EMS involved in the continuum of trauma care

Maintains the trauma registry

Coordinates and acts as a resource in injury prevention activities

Teaches TNCC and acts as course director of the TNCC program

Organizes and coordinates Trauma Committee meetings with the Trauma Program Medical Director

Assists in the ED when needed to help with patient flow

Shares trauma, EMS and PEDS data with ED staff and physicians at department meetings to include thoughtful analysis of the data

Liaises between Mercy One and EMS to create a strong working relationship

Audits EMS charts to find trends that may need to be addressed in the performance improvement process

Provides EMS data to other departments as needed (e.g., Shared Services for contract review)

Works with Stroke Coordinator to improve pre-hospital care for patients

Assists EMS Medical Directors with the review of quality data and the provision of education to EMS. Where appropriate, obtains CEHs for EMS

Attends EMS meetings as a representative of Mercy One Dubuque Medical Center and Mercy One Dyersville Medical Center

Liaises with NICC and promotes a positive clinical experience for EMT students at Mercy One

Manages EMS supplies, linens, and food by investigating ways to better distribute those resources while reducing waste

Coordinates the Dubuque County Drug Box Exchange Program on behalf of Mercy One in collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy

Provides education to ED staff on new or changing EMS practices, equipment, or legislative issues

Acts as a resource to ED staff and to other hospital staff with regard to HazMat and decontamination (decon) practices. Assists with fit testing as able

Participates in pediatric performance improvement activities

Coordinates the Pediatric Emergency Medicine meetings to include taking minutes and providing feedback on performance improvement activities

Creates and revises emergency pediatric policies with input from the interdisciplinary committees

Participates in pediatric injury prevention programs

Assists the Emergency Department director with scheduling and payroll

Assists the Stroke Coordinator with day-to-day reviews when needed

Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed

Mission Statement: We, MercyOne Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Core Values:

Reverence: We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person.

Commitment to Those who are Poor: We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable.

Safety: We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

Justice: We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.

Stewardship: We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care.

Integrity: We are faithful to those we say we are.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Maintains a professional, collaborative work environment to foster a positive public image for Mercy One.

Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information (i.e. HIPAA, Stark, etc.)

Provides a high level of customer responsiveness and serves as a role model to encourage a commitment to customer service. A strong service orientation is required.

Maintains an excellent working relationship within the department and with all our internal and external customers.

Ability to handle interactions with discretion, tact and courtesy when dealing with sensitive issues and confidential information.

Must have well developed communication skills; strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with physicians and other healthcare professionals; strong decision-making skills that support patient care needs and ethical standards; and the ability to organize work and set appropriate priorities.

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate to people across all levels and diverse backgrounds.

Ensures that services are provided in a manner that supports continuous quality improvement and customer-oriented focus.

Keeps director informed about important issues.

Requires professionalism in both dress and conduct on the job.

Demonstrates time management, prioritization and organizational skills including an ability and willingness to plan, organize and accomplish tasks accurately and in a timely manner to exercise sound judgment under pressure and to manage multiple and competing activities simultaneously.

Must be able to work independently and productively in a fast-paced setting involving multi-task functions and projects. Ability to plan, organize and perform duties with minimal supervision and with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Proven ability to identify, compile and present data effectively from many different sources for management decision-making.

Must possess advanced analytical skills.

Ability to demonstrate initiative.

Must possess working knowledge of Word and Excel Office products.

Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on the changing needs of the department and/or the organization.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal office environment where there are relatively few physical discomforts due to dust, dirt and noise.

During an 8-hour day, an associate must be able to stand/walk for 3 hours and sit 5 hours.

Job requires occasional (<10% of work time) squatting, crawling, crouching, kneeling, balancing, bending, stooping, reaching above shoulder level, pushing, and pulling.

Job requires the ability to occasionally (<10% of work time) lift and carry objects weighing approximately 11-24 pounds.

Job requires exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity and may be exposed to infectious disease, hazardous waste and chemicals.

Must have fine motor and manual dexterity skills to grip and manipulate items and perform repetitive action such as computer entry.

Requires visual acuity, the ability to speak and the ability to hear speech.

Job requires high level of mental concentration to attain established deadlines. Working environments includes frequent interruptions.

Must be able to travel to other worksites and training seminars.

Must adhere to applicable organizational requirements on an annual basis for Employee Health Directives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES

(EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED):

Education, Licensure and Certification

Current RN license in Iowa or a compact license recognized by the state
BSN required

TNCC Instructor certification (or obtain within 1 year of hire).

Nursing certification (or obtain within 1 year of hire).

Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of trauma/critical care nursing experience.

EMS experience desired.

Special Skills, Competencies, and Aptitudes:

Computer Proficiency: Demonstrated experience and competency with e-mail and a variety of web-based programs and browsers, with the willingness and ability to update and increase skills as needed to meet the goals of the departments. Ability to use other software as required to perform the essential functions of the job.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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The Acute Care RN manages a diverse patient population with varying levels of acuity, including post-operative, medical, telemetry, and neurologic patients. Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and other nursing team members. Facilitates communication with physicians, patients and families, and interdisciplinary team members. Adheres to MercyOne’s performance expectations and upholds the Mission, Vision, and Values of MercyOne. Essential Functions: 1. Conducts an initial assessment to gather data. Makes an initial assessment of new admissions within 30 minutes of the patient’s arrival to the unit. Completes all areas of the admission assessment database within 24 hours of admission. 2. Identifies patient problems and develops them into an outcome/goal-based plan of care. Initiates the patient problem list and incorporates relevant medical history into the plan of care. Analyzes and interprets the assessment data to identify desired patient outcomes/goals. Determines nursing interventions to achieve those outcomes/goals. Prioritizes patient care needs/ activities. Identifies and makes appropriate referrals (i.e., Patient/Family Services, Nutritional Services, Spiritual Care, Diabetic Educator, etc.), and education needs. Collaborates with other health care disciplines to plan interventions/ patient outcomes/goals. 3. Implements the outcome/goal- based plan of care. Assigns and coordinates patient care incorporating patient acuity and the skills, knowledge and abilities of the team members. Organizes and prioritizes care for the patients within the team. Delegates tasks appropriately to other team members. Implements the plan of care including procedures, treatments, physicians orders, nursing orders, education plan and medications. Coordinates implementation of plan of care with the Case Manager, Social Worker and other health care disciplines. Assists to decrease the patient’s length of stay by helping the patient and family identify and secure appropriate services to satisfy health-related needs upon discharge. Uses nursing judgment to determine the appropriate frequency and components of reassessment. Reassesses at regular intervals to determine patient response(s) to interventions (minimum RN reassessment every 24 hours). Focuses ongoing reassessment on actual and potential problems/needs of the patient including education and discharge needs. Participates in develop discharge plan. Documents discharge instructions for patient and/or significant other and/or other care provider. 4. Evaluates patient progress and revises the outcome/goal-based plan as needed. Evaluates patient response(s) to interventions. Review/modifies/revises the outcome-based plan of care based on ongoing reassessments. Updates the problem list and outcomes/goals. 5. Communicates relevant clinical information to the team to optimize patient outcomes/goals. Communicates relevant clinical information to physicians regarding the patient’s condition. Reports progress toward outcomes/goals and/or changes in condition to other health team members. Maintains ongoing communication with interdisciplinary team members throughout the shift, at shift change, and transfer of care. Communicates with other team leaders and members throughout the shift to reassess and prioritize the needs of the unit. Documents completely, comprehensively and legibly and in accordance with policy. 6. Demonstrates clinical competence. Utilizes Patient Care Policies and Procedure as references to guide nursing practice. Assures medication safety by following the “5 Rights” of medication administration. Prioritizes and implements intervention according to patient assessment. Demonstrates competency in computer systems and applications required for role. Receives, transcribes and processes and implements physician orders per policy including dating, timing and verifying accuracy. Maintains communication with the manager/house supervisor and staffing office regarding admissions, unit needs, acuity numbers and significant events. Completes assigned shift duties and assures resolution of discrepancies. 7. Manages telemetry and cardiac monitoring when applicable. Demonstrates clinical competency and technical knowledge in cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring. Recognizes and responds appropriately to cardiac arrhythmias and other changes in patient condition. Must be capable of managing multiple patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring. Provides appropriate interventions for patients experiencing cardiac events or changes in rhythm. May be required to assist with data collection and quality improvement initiatives. Must be willing to serve as a resource to other hospital services (nursing, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, respiratory, etc.). May be asked to participate in unit-based committees and provide education to nursing staff as requested. 8. Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. 9. Collects, analyzes, interprets and applies age-specific data. Performs tasks/procedures, uses equipment in an age-appropriate manner. Communicates and works with others in an age-appropriate manner. 10. Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures. Attends required safety programs. Appropriately and consistently uses the personal protective equipment required of the job. Knows and can demonstrate departmental emergency procedures for fire, disaster and other emergency situations. Reports and removes unsafe equipment/furniture. Asks for assistance when needed to assure safety for all involved. Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits. 11. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior. Schedule: .6 FTE, 24 hours per week Night shift 6:00 pm - 6:30 am RNs work 12-hour shifts Rotating weekends and holidays This unit self-schedules. Schedules are 6-week blocks Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in nursing required Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Current Iowa RN license. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required. American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required only if the unit has telemetry monitoring capabilities. Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire. High language, intermediate to high math, high critical thinking ability. Basic computer skills required. Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Part-time

1 month ago

Jumpstart Registered Nurse

MercyOne Dyersville, IA

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. Dyersville is known for its small-town charm and excellent schools in the Western Dubuque Community School District. Families enjoy safe neighborhoods, local parks and attractions like the Field of Dreams movie site. Community events and easy access to Dubuque add to its appeal. MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center is a 20-bed critical access hospital serving 17 rural communities in western Dubuque county. As a Level IV Community Trauma Care Facility, it offers 24/7 emergency and trauma services, along with acute and skilled inpatient care, ambulatory surgery, home care and specialty clinics. The center includes a fully equipped laboratory, imaging services, retail pharmacy with drive-thru and delivery and Phase II cardiac rehabilitation tailored to those recovering from heart events. Outpatient and inpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy are available locally to help patients regain function and independence. MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center delivers compassionate, personalized health care that keeps essential care close to home. Here's How It Works: Earn up to $2,000 monthly stipend while you finish the last 9 months of your RN education. MercyOne will reimburse your board and licensure fees. Once you have your licensure, start your career with MercyOne! Qualifications: Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program. Must pass boards within 6 months of graduation. Must sign the Program Agreement and return before any payments are processed. Candidates must work for at least 18 months post licensure. Talk to Your Recruiter : If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the Jumpstart Program, please contact Whitney LaMar at Whitney.LaMar@mercyone.org . We're excited to help you start your career in nursing! Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.