RN - 5S - Nights - 0.9

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse to deliver individualized nursing care across a 40-bed medical-surgical unit specializing in urology, nephrology, trauma and colorectal surgery. The RN will work 12-hour shifts, rotating days/nights, with weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Join a large health system described as Iowa’s largest medical center with extensive professional collaboration, ongoing education, and strong patient safety focus.

Qualifications

• Current/state licensure as a registered nurse.
• Completion of mandatory reporter training within 3 months of hire.
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers within 6 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, high-quality nursing care to patients of all ages.
• Use a team approach to delegate and coordinate patient care at admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Maintain patient safety and deliver care per Nurse Practice Act and Mercy policies.

Skills

RN licensure

Team-based care

Patient care

Education

RN licensure

Tools

IV pumps

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

Relocation and Sign On Bonus of up to $20,000. 0-1 years of experience: $10,000; 1-3 years of experience: $15,000; 3+ years of experience: $20,000.

5 South is a 40-bed, fast-paced, team-oriented, medical-surgical unit caring for acutely ill adults specializing in urology, nephrology, trauma, and colorectal surgery and general body systems.

Job Summary

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. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers. 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.

Job Description

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse. As a RN at MercyOne, you will provide individualized, high-quality nursing care to patients of all ages. Uses a team approach to delegate and coordinate patient care at admission, transfer, and discharge. Independently delivers nursing care using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards, ethical principles, and professional judgment. Works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort. Practices safe patient handling techniques. Continues to evaluate assigned patients and provides ongoing treatment. Anticipates, identifies, and responds to educational and emotional needs of patients and families. Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients. 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. Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).

Schedule: 36 hours/week 3, 12-hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a) Day, and Night Shift Available.

General Requirements

• Possession of a current or compact state licensure as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certified within six (6) weeks of hire.

Benefits and Compensation

• competitive compensation with a full benefits package

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org.