Acute Care RN – Day Shift Telemetry & Post‑Op Care

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health MercyOne is seeking a qualified Acute Care Registered Nurse for a 12-hour day shift. The role involves providing safe, evidence-based care for patients with acute medical and surgical conditions, supervising nursing staff, and coordinating with physicians and families.

The nurse will perform comprehensive assessments, create and execute care plans, and ensure safe discharge planning, while adhering to organizational mission and core values.

Qualifications

• Current Iowa RN license; Illinois license if working in IL.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Mandatory Reporter training must be completed within three months of hire.
• Unit telemetry capability requires ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial patient assessment within 30 minutes of admission.
• Identify problems and develop outcome-based care plans.
• Implement and coordinate care with the health-care team.
• Document and communicate patient status and discharge planning.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Education

Associate degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Trinity Health MercyOne is seeking a qualified Acute Care Registered Nurse for a 12-hour day shift. The role involves providing safe, evidence-based care for patients with acute medical and surgical conditions, supervising nursing staff, and coordinating with physicians and families.

The nurse will perform comprehensive assessments, create and execute care plans, and ensure safe discharge planning, while adhering to organizational mission and core values.