Night Shift RN – Labor & Delivery Care Leader

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines Labor and Delivery Unit in East Tower, 3rd Floor, provides individualized, high-quality nursing care to patients of all ages. You will support admission, transfer, and discharge with a team-based approach and a focus on safety.

The role requires night shift work, weekends, and holidays. You will supervise Patient Care Technicians, coordinate care plans, and help families with pain management options in a busy Labor and Delivery setting.

Qualifications

• Current Iowa RN license or compact license.
• BLS certification within six weeks of hire.
• Mandatory Reporter training completed within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
• Mentor and direct Patient Care Technicians in caregiving tasks.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment setup and safety, including IV pumps and monitoring devices.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Team leadership

Education

Registered Nurse license (IA)

Tools

IV pumps

Monitoring equipment

Job description

MercyOne Des Moines Labor and Delivery Unit in East Tower, 3rd Floor, provides individualized, high-quality nursing care to patients of all ages. You will support admission, transfer, and discharge with a team-based approach and a focus on safety.

The role requires night shift work, weekends, and holidays. You will supervise Patient Care Technicians, coordinate care plans, and help families with pain management options in a busy Labor and Delivery setting.