Admission Discharge RN/Hospitality Lounge

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

A Discharge Lounge RN provides individualized, high-quality nursing care to patients of all ages. Uses a team approach to coordinate care at transfer and discharge. Independently delivers nursing care using the Nurse Practice Act, MercyOne Medical Center policies, nursing standards, ethical principles, and professional judgment. Ensures the delivery of high quality, cost-effective health care consistent with the mission of MercyOne. As a MercyOne Trinity Health employee, the incumbent is expected to demonstrate traits which support our Mission Statement and Core Values as identified below:

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 Experiencing Poverty: We stand with and serve those who are experiencing poverty, 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. 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. Assesses plans and implements nursing care for patients of diverse ages while ensuring patient comfort. Practices safe patient handling techniques and is proficient with aseptic techniques. Administers nursing care to both acute and ambulatory patients including assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating of care plans and orders in coordination with providers. Interacts with patients and families, identifying and responding to educational and emotional needs. Provides patient/family or caregiver education and counseling in recognition and solution of health problems. Initiates emergency support measures (i.e. CPR, protecting patients from injury). Maintains open and positive communication with staff, providers, and other departments. Participates in problem solving with staff, providers, patients, families and other departments/nursing areas. Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e. vital machine equipment, and other devices). Administers medications and provides treatment as ordered by a physician. Common tasks include but are not limited to: receiving handoff report, facilitating discharge (contacting nurses and physicians, arranging follow up care, etc.), administering discharge instructions, and tending to patient needs. Demonstrates hands-on knowledge of problems and diagnoses to provide thorough dishcharge teaching. Demonstrates ability to quickly acquire new knowledge. Provides patient/family or caregiver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional, and environmental health problems. Proficient in the use of the clinic and hospital EMRs for information gathering and communication. Coordinates with offices and scheduling departments to ensure accurate follow up appointments. Collaborates with ordering providers to clarify orders. Maintains the physical environment of the department in a clean, well-stocked, orderly manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a current or compact state licensure as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within thirty (30) days of hire. Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to populations served within thirty (30) days of hire. Must possess excellent verbal and written communications skills, presentation skills, advanced analytical skills, be well organized and maintain a highly professional manner and appearance. Strong interpersonal, consultative and relationship-building skills to initiate and develop productive collaborative partnership with all levels across the organization. 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.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to set and organize one's own work priorities and adapt to them as they change frequently. Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles. Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures. Must be able to effectively analyze, communicate and respond. Has potential for exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous waste and chemicals. Vision: Preparing and reading written documentation, and the use of multiple computer systems, fine detail for patient care (IV starts), and peripheral vision. Talking and hearing while exchanging information both in person and by phone. Able to respond to audible alarms. Lifting, kneeling, bending, standing, pushing, pulling while delivering direct patient care or utilizing equipment. Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 40 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

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 Inclusion

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.

EOE including disability/veteran