Perioperative RN - Day Shift, Full-Time

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

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in West Des Moines, IA seeks a registered nurse for full-time day shift to provide individualized, high-quality patient care across ages. Uses team approach to coordinate care at admission, transfer, and discharge; follows Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies.

Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, executing orders, patient education, documentation, and participation in performance improvement.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Iowa RN license.
• BLS certification within six weeks of hire.
• Mandatory Reporter abuse training completed within three months.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care to patients; assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care with physician collaboration.
• Delivers care per physician orders, unit protocols and professional judgment.
• Communicates effectively with staff, physicians, patients and families.
• Participates in ongoing clinical education and professional development.
• Maintains patient autonomy, dignity and rights in care delivery.
• Uses hospital information system to process orders and retrieve patient data.

Skills

Registered Nurse

BLS Certification

English Proficiency

Education

Registered Nurse license (Iowa)

Job description

Mercy Medical Center in West Des Moines, IA seeks a registered nurse for full-time day shift to provide individualized, high-quality patient care across ages. Uses team approach to coordinate care at admission, transfer, and discharge; follows Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies.

Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, executing orders, patient education, documentation, and participation in performance improvement.