Med Surg PRN

MercyOne; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to provide bedside care and coordinate patient management in a busy Iowa setting. You will educate patients and families, supervise support staff, and document care using hospital systems.

The role involves rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays in Des Moines area facilities. Graduate of an accredited nursing program with Iowa RN licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Administers nursing care to patients in coordination with the physician.
• Provides patient/family education and counseling on health problems.
• Supervises health care team members with patients.
• Utilizes computer applications to enter, retrieve and analyze patient information.
• Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements for patient records.
• Works independently under the Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies.
• Operates equipment (IV pumps, monitors) and uses safety safeguards.
• Rotating shifts, weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care and implements the patient care plan.
• Educates patients and families on health management.
• Supervises nursing staff and coordinates care.
• Maintains accurate charting and uses clinical systems.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Team supervision

Clinical documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Posting

Level 1 Commitment - 2 shifts (24 hours)/6-week schedule

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

• Level 1 Commitment - 2 shifts (24 hours)/6-week schedule
• Level 2 Commitment - 4 shifts (48 hours)/6-week schedule
• Level 3 Commitment - 8 shifts (96 hours)/6-week schedule

Description

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties.

With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

Essential Job Functions

• Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating the patient’s care plan in coordination with the physician.
• Provides patient/family or caregiver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional and environmental health problems.
• Supervises health care members (i.e., patient care technicians, etc.) with patients.
• Utilizes computer applications and communication technologies appropriate to the work setting to enter, retrieve and analyze information and to facilitate communication and education.
• Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patients’ record.
• Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center polices, nursing standards and professional judgement.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices). Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms whenever available to maximize patient safety.
• Works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

LICENSURE

Current license as a Registered Nurse from the State of Iowa required.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.