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Nursing Mission, Vision & Philosophy

Nursing Mission

We, the community of nurses, support the mission of MercyOne Genesis through our intentional presence in all we do.

We demonstrate excellence in clinical care by our commitment to evidence-based practice, quality outcomes, and the delivery of culturally competent patient care in a caring-healing environment.

We promote innovation in clinical practice, programs, and technology through active participation in decision-making and research.

We provide a compassionate and respectful environment for all members of our community through our Professional Practice Model, and patient- and family-centered care.

We recognize leadership exists at every level from the bedside to the boardroom.

Nursing Vision

We will conscientiously integrate evidence-based practice and research into clinical and operational processes by being innovative and establishing new ways of achieving high quality, outcomes.

We will promote an environment that stimulates, motivates and inspires nurses to both achieve extraordinary outcomes and develop their own leadership capacity.

We will have a professional practice environment that uses multiple strategies to create structures and processes that support a lifelong learning culture that includes professional collaboration and the promotion of role development, academic achievement and career advancement.

Nursing Philosophy

Reflective of the MercyOne Genesis mission, vision, and values, our Department of Nursing philosophy centers on the basic beliefs concerning the key concepts of nursing: person, environment and health. Caring relationships, compassion and evidence-based practice serve as the foundation of nursing care at MercyOne Genesis. Care is seamless and consistent throughout the health system resulting in a safe, healing environment, leading to excellent outcomes.

We believe care decisions must be made in collaboration with the patient and family and respect the inherent dignity and worth of all, unrestricted by considerations of culture, social or economic status, personal attributes, or nature of health problems.

We believe interdisciplinary teams of health professionals working cohesively with patients and families are the most effective and efficient means for achieving the best possible outcomes.

We believe professional nursing is both an art and science-based discipline possessing a unique body of knowledge.

We believe that nursing “owning” their own practice leads to commitment, competence in performance, improved communication skills, and life-long learning, which are crucial to the practice of nursing.

We believe nurses have the right, authority and legislative responsibility to make independent patient care decisions while practicing to the full scope of nursing practice, and whenever possible these decisions should be made at the point of care.

We believe in nursing taking an active role in the selection, implementation, and execution of technology solutions for patient care to enhance patient safety and maximize efficiency.

Onboarding

All new employees will receive a one-day general hospital orientation to assist both the experienced and inexperienced employees to provide successful integration into the work setting. During this initial phase of orientation, the focus is on general hospital introduction and orientation to benefits, policies, mandatory education, infection control, culture, strategic goals and mission, vision and values.

Clinical Staff Orientation

All clinical staff including registered nurses, unit assistants and certified nursing assistants receive an additional day of interactive training which includes orientation to:

Safety First
Patient Experience and Satisfaction
Infection Control, Hand washing, Isolation
Fall Prevention
Skin & Pressure Injury Protection
Workplace Violence

Nursing Staff Orientation

The registered nursing staff orientation consists of two additional days of interactive learning, competency development and simulation. Topics include:

Diabetes Management
Documentation and Electronic Medical Record
Rapid Response & Code Training
PICCs, VAD and IV Insertion
Bedside Report & Rounding
Medication Safety
Pain Management
ANA Code of Ethics

Topics are discussed through simulations and scenarios in a Simulation Center which is designed to be realistic, virtual hospital environment. Learners master clinical competencies, procedures, roles, responsibilities and effective communication. The Simulation Center offers realistic patient care setting with use of staff actors who portray standardized patients, use of high tech simulators and task trainers.

Select RNs also have the option to attend a Dedicated Learning Unit Orientation for several weeks with advanced preceptors who provide expert knowledge and development in the medical-surgical patient care areas.

Unit Orientation

New nurses are then oriented to the specialized unit and l work with an assigned Preceptor for several weeks. The length of this training will be dependent upon the nurse's position, experience level, and assigned unit(s). Specialty areas will require additional training. The focus of the unit orientation is unit-specific competencies and to provide the nurse with patient care opportunities that enable them to demonstrate competence. Intermittent orientation meetings are conducted with a clinical educator, manager and preceptor throughout orientation to review competencies and set goals.

Preceptor

The nursing preceptor at Genesis plays a significant role in the competency development and job satisfaction of the new nursing employee. The Preceptor Program exists to support the new nursing employee in his or her transition into the workplace. This program also supports the hospital mission, vision, values, and commitment to quality healthcare for all patients.

Training for the Preceptor Program includes:

Role responsibilities
Characteristics of a good Preceptor
Principles of adult learning and learning strategies
Methods of competency evaluations
Guidelines for providing feedback

Purpose
MercyOne Genesis is committed to providing opportunities for continual learning and recognition of nurses clinically focused on bedside nursing who demonstrate behaviors that advance the Nursing Mission and Vision. In keeping with this commitment, MercyOne Genesis supports these nurses who wish to advance their performance within the framework of the ANA Professional Performance Standards. The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Program is an incentive, creating a recognition and reward opportunity for advancement beyond the basic expectations of the RN job description and serves primarily to recognize the contribution of clinical bedside nurses who are committed to advancing professional nursing practice.

The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) program utilizes Patricia Benner’s Novice to Expert model applied to nursing practice. The program describes the advancement of nurses clinically focused on bedside nursing based on criteria including experience, professional practice, knowledge and skills, interpersonal relationships, commitment to patient satisfaction and leadership qualities.

Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Program Objectives
The program objectives for nursing include:

To provide advancement opportunities that encourage nurses to remain at the bedside
To promote commitment and ownership of nursing practice at the unit level
To provide a system of recognition for highly qualified nurses involved in direct patient care activities
To promote professionalism and commitment to the Genesis mission and values.
To improve patient care through personal growth and contributions to their practice area

The program objectives for the organization include:

To provide the organization with a tool for recruitment and retention
To stimulate individual professional development
To promote the improvement of quality patient care
To increase job satisfaction
To aid in reduction of turnover rates and the expenses associated with hiring new employees

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OPPORTUNITIES

Benefits that are important to you.

Discover a compensation package that’s designed for you. Here’s a sampling of some of the amazing benefits we offer:

Health (Medical), Dental and Vision Benefits
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spendings Account
Short & Long Term Disability Benefits
Basic & Supplemental Life Benefits
Paid Time Off
Retirement Savings Plan
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance
Pharmacy Benefits
Critical Illness Benefits
24 Hour Accident Benefits
Hospital Indemnity Benefits
Universal Life & Long Term Care Benefits
Wellness Programs
Leave Benefits
Smoking Cessation Program

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MercyOne & Genesis Health Stronger Together

We are MercyOne: a connected system of health care facilities and services dedicated to helping you and your community live your best life. Genesis became part of MercyOne, a statewide Iowa health system, on March 1. MercyOne has formed three new divisions -- Western, Central and Eastern -- and expanded Eastern Iowa to include Genesis as the division hub. MercyOne is a member of Trinity Health, headquartered in Livonia, Michigan. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit health care systems in the country with 88 hospitals across 26 states. Trinity Health is not affiliated with any Iowa-based entities currently using the name “Trinity” or “Trinity Health.”