Ambulatory Care

Description: Position

TemplateFacility Name: Mercy

Number of Openings: 4 Shift: Days (5x8)

Weekly : No

Information Provided Call Requirements: As

Needed Required Certifications: Missouri Licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS,

Years of Experience: 2+ years

Float Requirements: As

RequiredUnit Information: Number of Beds: Patient Ratios: Equipment: EMR: EPICHiring Profile: Must

Have Skills/Experience: Involves patient and/or significant others in decisions regarding care. - Assesses and appropriately documents the educational needs and learning abilities of the patient and/or significant others during the admission and subsequent assessments in the computerized care plan. - Documents and assures that the plan of care includes identified problems, and/or nursing diagnosis, nursing interventions, and goals/outcomes with target dates with the patient/family promoting optimal health, healing or dignified end of life, when appropriate. - Performs patient hand offs utilizing patient safety tools (SBAR, Report at Bedside, etc.) both from shift-to-shift and interdepartmentally as directed. - Maintains effective communication through appropriate utilization of the chain of command - Communicates subjective and objective data about the patient/family and/or significant others with appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team. - Stays up to date on unit huddles, email, and other unit-based communications. - Facilitates communication of pertinent findings with and/or makes rounds with physicians. - Participates in Process Improvement activities such as data collection, in-services, and meetings as appropriate and required.

Preferred Skillset/Experience: Type of Patients on Unit: Personality Fit: Dress Code: Scrub Color: Black Any unacceptable attire: General CommentsMercy Hospital Washington is an acute care hospital offering comprehensive medical, surgical, obstetric and pediatric services. As the only Level III Trauma Center between St. Louis and Jefferson City, Mercy Hospital offers an experienced medical staff that is specially trained in trauma care. Located just 50 miles southwest of St. Louis, Mercy Hospital is committed to quality health care for its service area of more than 150,000 residents. More than 800 co-workers and 233 physicians serve the Washington hospital.Mercy Hospital Washington is committed to providing the best possible care to the people in Franklin, Gasconade, Crawford, St. Charles and Warren counties. We have received numerous recognitions for our compassionate care and exceptional services in Washington,

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