Night Shift Acute Care RN: Telemetry & Team Lead

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

Job summary

MercyOne Trinity Health in Des Moines, IA, is seeking an Acute Care Registered Nurse for a 12-hour night shift. The role focuses on safe, culturally competent care for patients with acute medical and surgical needs, supervising LPNs and aides, and coordinating with physicians and families.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, care planning, implementing treatments, and ensuring smooth discharge planning. Iowa RN license, BLS, and potential ACLS are required. BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires ADN; BSN preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license and BLS required.
• ACLS required if telemetry is used.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial patient assessments within 30 minutes of admission.
• Develop outcome-based care plans with interdisciplinary team.
• Implement and coordinate nursing care and treatments.
• Communicate with physicians, patients and families about care plans.
• Document discharge instructions and care transitions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Nursing assessment

Communication

Telemetry monitoring

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Cardiac monitoring

Job description

MercyOne Trinity Health in Des Moines, IA, is seeking an Acute Care Registered Nurse for a 12-hour night shift. The role focuses on safe, culturally competent care for patients with acute medical and surgical needs, supervising LPNs and aides, and coordinating with physicians and families.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, care planning, implementing treatments, and ensuring smooth discharge planning. Iowa RN license, BLS, and potential ACLS are required. BSN preferred.