Acute Care RN: Telemetry & Post-Op Care Leader

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

Job summary

Trinity Health MercyOne in West Des Moines, IA is seeking an Acute Care RN for a full-time 12 Hour Day Shift. Provides safe, evidence-based nursing care for postoperative and medical patients, coordinating with LPNs and assistants.

Initial assessments within 30 minutes, planning and implementing care, communicating with physicians and families, and ensuring timely discharges while upholding MercyOne’s mission and values. Requires Iowa RN license, BLS; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate degree in nursing or equivalent.
• BSN preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license (and IL license if working in IL) required.
• American Heart Association BLS required; ACLS if telemetry monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial patient assessments within 30 minutes of admission.
• Develops and executes outcome-based care plans with the care team.
• Coordinates discharge planning and community referrals.
• Maintains thorough documentation and communicates with physicians, patients and families.
• Manages telemetry and cardiac monitoring when applicable.
• Upsholds MercyOne Trinity Health mission and core values.

Skills

Critical thinking

Language proficiency

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Trinity Health MercyOne in West Des Moines, IA is seeking an Acute Care RN for a full-time 12 Hour Day Shift. Provides safe, evidence-based nursing care for postoperative and medical patients, coordinating with LPNs and assistants.

Initial assessments within 30 minutes, planning and implementing care, communicating with physicians and families, and ensuring timely discharges while upholding MercyOne’s mission and values. Requires Iowa RN license, BLS; BSN preferred.