Perioperative Float RN — Full-Time, Day Shift

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne in Des Moines, IA seeks a registered nurse for a full-time, 12-hour day shift in Perioperative Services. The RN will provide individualized nursing care, coordinate care with physicians, and contribute to patient education and safety.

Role involves independent practice within Nurse Practice Act and Mercy policies, with ongoing education and collaboration across the care team.

Qualifications

• Current Iowa RN license.
• BLS certification within 6 weeks of hire.
• Mandatory Reporter abuse training within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient’s care plan in coordination with the physician.
• Provides nursing care guided by physician orders, unit protocols and professional judgment.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately with staff, physicians, patients, families and other healthcare team members.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities related to clinical knowledge and professional issues.
• Contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues by sharing knowledge and skills.
• Delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights.
• Considers factors relating to safety, effectiveness and cost in planning/delivering patient care.
• Provides patient/family or caregiver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional, and environmental health problems.
• Utilizes hospital information system to process orders/data and retrieve patient information.
• Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patients’ records.
• Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards, and professional judgment.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices).
• Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
• Complies with OSHA/JCAHO and other regulatory agency recommendations and guidelines.

Skills

Nursing care

Communication

Professional judgment

Teamwork

Patient education

Regulatory compliance

Education

Registered Nurse license Iowa

BLS certification

Mandatory Reporter training

Job description

MercyOne in Des Moines, IA seeks a registered nurse for a full-time, 12-hour day shift in Perioperative Services. The RN will provide individualized nursing care, coordinate care with physicians, and contribute to patient education and safety.

Role involves independent practice within Nurse Practice Act and Mercy policies, with ongoing education and collaboration across the care team.