Acute Care RN: Telemetry, Post-Op & Critical Care

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Trinity Health in Des Moines, IA is seeking an Acute Care RN to provide safe, effective, and culturally competent care for patients with acute medical and surgical conditions. You will supervise LPNs and care team members, communicate with physicians and families, and ensure adherence to mission and safety standards.

The role requires critical thinking, data-driven assessment, and collaboration with multiple disciplines to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• BSN preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license (Illinois license if working in IL) required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts an initial assessment to gather data and identify patient problems.
• Identifies referrals and coordinates interventions with the care team.
• Delegates tasks and organizes care based on patient acuity.
• Performs ongoing reassessment and updates plan of care as patient needs change.
• Maintains accurate documentation and ensures medication safety.

Skills

Nursing care

Care coordination

Critical thinking

Education

Associate degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

MercyOne Trinity Health in Des Moines, IA is seeking an Acute Care RN to provide safe, effective, and culturally competent care for patients with acute medical and surgical conditions. You will supervise LPNs and care team members, communicate with physicians and families, and ensure adherence to mission and safety standards.

The role requires critical thinking, data-driven assessment, and collaboration with multiple disciplines to achieve optimal patient outcomes.