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Location

Des Moines, Iowa

Salary

$2,000 / MONTH

Quick overview

The role involves providing direct patient care, including assisting with hygiene, monitoring vital signs, and performing bedside blood glucose testing. The incumbent will also maintain patient records, ensure safety, and assist with emergency support measures as delegated by an RN or LPN.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program and be at least 18 years of age. Additionally, the role requires completion of mandatory abuse training and American Heart Association BLS certification within specified timeframes.

professional certificateDocumentationPatient careVital signs monitoringPatient safetyPersonal hygiene assistanceEquipment maintenanceSpecimen collectionPost-mortem careBlood glucose testingEmergency support

Job description

Employment Type

  • Part time
  • Shift:
  • Description: EARN WHILE YOU LEARN!
  • HERE’S
  • HOW
  • IT
  • WORKS: Earn a $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 (18-month retention requirement). Working as a PRN Student Nurse
  • Tech during the program is optional
  • Essential
  • Key
  • Job
  • Responsibilities: Delivers assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN. Performs or assists patients with activities including personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation, transporting, range of motion exercises, dressing/undressing, feeding, changing bandages, elimination needs, and emptying drainage devices. Responds to patient calls and anticipates patient needs. Assures patient safety and comfort through use of safe patient handling techniques, regular rounding, environmental maintenance, equipment maintenance, and other appropriate safety measures. Calculates intake and output (excluding IVs). Measures vital signs. Performs bedside blood glucose testing. Makes entries to patient health records as consistent with scope of job duties and in compliance with company policy. Initiates or assists with emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury). Performs post-mortem care. Sets up equipment and supplies for procedures. Prepares patients and rooms for procedures, admissions, and transfers. Discharges patients from system. Observes and reports information regarding any change in physical/mental condition, behavior, or status of the patient to the nurse. Collects and labels specimens. Sets up, operates, and maintains selected pieces of equipment.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program. Must be 18 years of age. Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certified within six (6) weeks of hire 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. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Benefits

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Stipend
  • Licensure fee reimbursement