Critical Care Paramedic or RN WEP

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Description:

MercyOne Newton Medical Center is a fully owned hospital of MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and a member of MercyOne Network. It is located in the city of Newton, Iowa, county seat of Jasper County. Positioned on Interstate 80, the nation’s only east/west transcontinental interstate highway, Newton is about 30 miles east of the Des Moines metropolitan area, which has a population in excess of 400,000. MercyOne Newton has a well-deserved reputation for bucking the trend of diminished health care in rural America by enhancing the quantity and quality of its services during the last two decades. This has been accomplished by expanding, remodeling and providing technological improvements to its physical facilities and by adding new physicians. MercyOne Newton employees and local doctors are known for their highly productive “Iowa work ethic,” emphasis on compassion and quality patient service, and loyalty to the hospital and the community. Our campus in Newton has 48 beds and about 200,000 square feet of space. Attached to the hospital is a 50,000-square-foot medical office building containing local physician practices and the hospital’s physical medicine and rehabilitation center. MercyOne Newton is one of the largest employers in Jasper County, along with the local school system and the county government.

This position provides direct patient care in an emergency setting under the supervision of the on-duty ED physician, coordinating care with other healthcare professionals, consulting with families and significant others, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, efficient care to patients in urgent medical situations. The role may require licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Critical Care Paramedic (CCP), depending on qualifications.

Essential Job Functions

• Adhere to established standards of care for respective nursing units or pre-hospital/critical care settings, utilizing the nursing process or paramedic protocols as appropriate.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, sound clinical judgment, and competency in patient care delivery, responding quickly to changes in patient condition or treatment response.
• Demonstrate understanding and application of EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act) and COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) regulations.
• Triage, prioritize, and assess patient needs in both emergency and critical care environments.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care for patients, adjusting plans as necessary based on ongoing evaluation and changes in patient condition.
• Provide patient education to patients, families, and visitors, ensuring understanding of medical conditions, procedures, and post-care instructions.
• Document patient findings, interventions, and progress within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care for patients.
• Participate in continuing education, certification courses, and in-services to maintain competence and meet regulatory requirements.
  
  

Qualifications

• Understanding and ability to apply the nursing process (RN) or paramedic protocols (CCP).
• Strong communication skills in English, both oral and written, to follow and give clear instructions.
• Ability to meet the growth and development needs of patients across all age groups (infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric).
• Possess knowledge of cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation processes of these patient groups.
• For RNs: Current Iowa Registered Nurse license required. For CCPs: Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Iowa required; Critical Care Paramedic endorsement must be attained within 6 months of hire.
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification required; ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), and PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support) required within 1 year of hire.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification strongly encouraged.
• Adult and Child Mandatory Reporter abuse training required within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to safely and rapidly triage all patients in the emergency setting.
  
  

Education

• For RNs: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.
• For CCPs: Graduate of an accredited Emergency Medical Services program.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a critical care, emergency department, pre-hospital, or hospital setting (either as an RN or Paramedic).
• Basic computer knowledge and experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems is encouraged.
  
  

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.

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