Registered Nurse - Hospital for Children

Mother Baby Unit Position

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Evening Shift

Location: East Tower, 2nd floor

This unit has 40 private rooms for both high risk and low risk postpartum patients, post-operative surgery and medical patients. As part of MercyOne Children's Hospital the unit also has a newborn nursery. Nursing and medical providers work together as a team to deliver care for the newborn, mother as well as medical patients.

Acts as a clinical/educational resource to patient care activities/teaching programs within the area of defined specialization. Supports patient/family/unit needs of diverse ages.

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

Identifies educational needs, develops program(s) to meet those needs, and coordinates implementation of the program(s).

Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, MercyOne Medical Center policies, nursing standards, and professional judgment.

Serves as a resource in area of specialty and collaborates with other disciplines.

Provides consultation in specialty areas to all levels of health care providers throughout the hospital, affiliated schools of nursing, and the community.

Participates in research by reviewing literature, communicates findings, identifies potential research questions/projects and coordinates research projects in area of clinical specialty.

Performs efficiently in emergency situations, following established standards.

Facilitates program presentation/equipment gathering.

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.

Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.

Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required.

Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

BLS for the Healthcare Provider certification within six (6) weeks of hire.

Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. 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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