659 Rn Nurse jobs in Des Moines

• Current resume
• Nursing license (specific to each state)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and/or specialty certifications
• Two current clinical references

• Competitive pay rates
• Health benefits
• Incentive programs
• PTO for those eligible under The Earned Sick Time Act in Michigan (codified as MCL 408.961 to 408.968)
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral and loyalty rewards

Posting Patient Care Technician Position Purpose:Supports the professional clinical staff by providing direct patient care and performing studies and tests as assigned. These duties may vary by shift or may be unit-specific. The Student Nurse - Patie Technician, Patient Care, Patient, Equipment Maintenance, Banking, Healthcare

Supports the professional clinical staff by providing direct patient care and performing studies and tests as assigned. These duties may vary by shift or may be unit-specific. The Student Nurse - Patient Care Technician is responsible for providing care for patients of diverse ages.

What you will do:

• 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.

Employment type: Fulltime

Shift Schedule: Days (7AM-7PM)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of 75-hour, 120-hour or 150-hour Certified Nursing Assistant program OR be listed as having passed CNA competency testing on the Iowa Direct Care Worker registry.
• Graduate of an accredited RN or LPN program, certification as an EMT in the State of Iowa OR formally holding a medical occupational specialty from the military may be substituted for completion of CNA program and CNA Registry.
• Must be 16 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.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Wellness programs
• Education reimbursement
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage

MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa's largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest's largest referral centers.

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.

DaVita is seeking a Patient Care Technician who is looking to give life in an outpatient dialysis center. You can make an exceptional difference in the lives of our patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease. Do you desire to deliver care in an empathetic, compassionate way - the way you'd want your own care to be?

Joining DaVita as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) is an exciting opportunity to jump start your career in the health care industry! With paid, extensive training, you will gain the skills needed to care for our patients and build a network of other health care professionals across the geography where you live. Once you have successfully completed training, you will join a holistic team of care professionals including nurses, dietitian, social workers, and other experienced PCTs to care for our patients. It's not a job, it's giving life and a career based on passion and purpose.

DaVita which is Italian for "giving life" is working to provide quality service to patients, partners, and teammates. Our mission is to be the Provider, Partner, and Employer of Choice.

Our PCTs also find DaVita professionally fulfilling. To help advance your career, we offer clear paths to higher levels of responsibility and compensation through our Clinical Ladders program. Through DaVita's Bridge to your Dreams program, teammates who have been in their role for six consecutive months and in good standing, are eligible to receive tuition assistance up front to pursue their dream of becoming a DaVita RN and getting their Associates Degree in Nursing. We also have dedicated training to become a Facility Administrator, and training to become a Regional Operations Director. Your success is driven by your performance and desire.

Some details about this position:

• No Dialysis experience is required.
• Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic other than your assigned home clinic.
• Potential to float to various clinics during and after your training.
• You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work early mornings, every other Saturday and holidays.

What you can expect:

• Direct Patient Care. Spend the majority of your day in direct one-on-one patient care to provide safe, comfortable and hygienic dialysis treatment.
• Our PCTs care for multiple patients.
• Technician Duties. To monitor patients before, during and after dialysis treatment including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup. Please note you will have exposure to blood and needles.
• Building long-term relationships with your patients who are suffering from end stage renal disease and are receiving treatment on average 3 times/week. You will also be responsible for educating patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics.
• Team. Cross functional team of clinicians including technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers and leadership. PCTs work under the supervision of a RN.

What we'll provide:

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out.
• Support for you and your family: family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, and more.
• Paid training.

Requirements:

• Desire to enter the health care field to care for other people in need.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be comfortable working around blood and needles.
• Must be comfortable mixing acid or bicarb.
• Physical and mental ability to work long hours (some shifts are 12+ hours) on your feet so wear comfortable shoes! Our work ends when it's safe for our patients.
• Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.
• Health care experience a plus including: BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification.

DaVita is a clinical leader! We have the highest percentage of facilities meeting or exceeding CMS's standards in the government's two key performance programs. We expect our teammates to commit to improving patient health through clinical goal setting and quality improvement initiatives.

Ready to make a difference in the lives of patients? Take the first step and apply now.

At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

Job Category: Administrative Support

Requisition Number: PATIE002061

Full-Time

On-site

DMOS West Des Moines

West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA

Additional Locations Available

Are you a kind and reliable resource? As a Patient Care Navigator at DMOS, you will guide patients through their orthopaedic journey with us by scheduling follow-up appointments, assisting with surgery scheduling, and submitting prior authorizations for procedures. In this full-time, clinic hour position you will work alongside a team of patient care navigators and clinical staff members to create an outstanding patient experience. To thrive in this role, you are able to recall information quickly and prioritize tasks accordingly.

Here is What You Can Expect:

• Acting as the patient's guide and reliable helper for scheduling surgery and any necessary follow-up care.
• Utilizing Office 365 products to organize physician surgery schedule, insurance prior authorizations and communicating with hospital and ambulatory surgery center staff
• This is a private practice that expects outstanding experiences for patients throughout their orthopaedic journey
• Sitting at a desk for extended periods of time that may seem unnatural

What We're Looking For:

• Calm. Ability to communicate calmly with patients and Physicians.
• Professional. Display a high-level of professionalism when interacting with patients and clinical staff members.
• Multi-tasker. Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time while staying organized.
• Curiosity. You practice the art of listening, asking clarifying questions and avoiding interrupting.
• Experience. Prior exposure to patient care coordination.
• Dependability. Ensures patients receive timely care, promotes a reliable healthcare environment, and supports the overall efficiency of the team.

Why DMOS?

• Consistent schedule, no weekend coverage
• Friendly, fun and dedicated peers
• Outstanding 401(k) with employer match and an annual company profit sharing contribution (even if you don't participate in the employer match)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance including 6 paid holidays and a generous PTO accrual program (as a full-time employee you can anticipate to earn up to 22 days per year)

Join our team of orthopaedic surgeons and discover how your talents will change lives helping our patients get back to living!

DMOS is a privately held medical facility. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment at DMOS will be required to complete a criminal background check, federal background checks, education verification, reference checks, and an initial TB test.

Please Note: DMOS values your privacy. DMOS will not ask a candidate for private personal information, such as social security number/date of birth, until after an offer is accepted. DMOS will not contact candidates through any other site outside of UKG or @DMOS email addresses. DMOS does not contact candidates through Indeed. Please do not respond to Indeed requests for DMOS. You may email for more questions.

H.S. GED or Diploma or better in General.

1 year: Medical Reception or Coordination

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