Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Days
Position Purpose: Provides individualized nursing care/assessments at the home/residence of the client diagnosed with acute, chronic and complex conditions.
What you will Do:
Analyzes and differentiates clinical data to appropriately diagnose nursing problems; and identify nursing diagnosis.Provides individualized care to clients with complex care needs including pediatrics, geriatrics, and mental health patients.Demonstrates the ability to utilize critical thinking skills in the home environment and identify situations requiring physician notification or emergent care. Demonstrates the ability to care for clients with a variety of diagnosis’ including but not limited to orthopedic, surgical, medical, cardiac, wound/ostomy, and home infusion needs.Provides health coaching/education to patients/families and populations focused on achieving lower costs, engaged patients and reduced hospitalizations and ER/Urgent visit usage.Delivers nursing care for the clients in their homes, utilizing appropriate available resources.Involves the client/caregiver in goal development and plan of care development.Involves the client/caregiver in developing and carrying out the plan of care.Educates client/caregiver on disease process, treatment plan, and methods to increase independence for discharge planning. Evaluates and documents client's physical and emotional reactions to treatments, care, and medications in the electronic medical record (EMR).Hours/Schedule:
Full Time 72hrs a pay period, Monday - Friday 8am -4:30pm, every 4th or 5th weekend, weeknight call, 2 holidays a year.
Minimum Qualifications:
Current state Registered Nurse License or permit from State Board of Nursing required.Completion of ADN required BSN preferred. Must have demonstrated competency in an acute patient care setting for at least one to two years.Home Health, community health, or hospice experience preferred.Previous experience with mental health patients preferred, but not required.Position Highlights and Benefits:
MercyOne Nurses Rock Scholarship - loan repayment for ADN or BSNEducation Assistance offeredEffective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greaterCompetitive wages; including weekend and night differentialsGenerous paid time off programRetirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1Ministry/Facility Information:
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.
With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.
MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.
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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.