Acute Care RN: Lead & Collaborate in Post-Op & Telemetry

IHA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Trinity Health in Des Moines, IA is seeking an Acute Care Registered Nurse for a 12-hour day shift. The role involves managing a diverse patient population across medical, surgical, telemetry, and post-operative units, coordinating care with LPNs and patient care assistants, and communicating with physicians and families.

The RN applies evidence-based practice, performs thorough assessments, develops outcomes-based plans, and ensures safe discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• BSN preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Assess new admissions within 30 minutes of arrival.
• Develop and implement plan of care with patient/family input.
• Coordinate with physicians, care team, and case manager.
• Document and communicate patient progress and discharge planning.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Telemetry monitoring

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Associate degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Telemetry systems

Job description

MercyOne Trinity Health in Des Moines, IA is seeking an Acute Care Registered Nurse for a 12-hour day shift. The role involves managing a diverse patient population across medical, surgical, telemetry, and post-operative units, coordinating care with LPNs and patient care assistants, and communicating with physicians and families.

The RN applies evidence-based practice, performs thorough assessments, develops outcomes-based plans, and ensures safe discharge planning.