RN - 8S Oncology - PRN Level 3 - Days

Jonah Cooper Jr, LLC; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Trinity Health in Des Moines, IA, is seeking an Acute Care Registered Nurse to provide safe, effective, and culturally competent care for patients with acute medical and surgical conditions. The RN will supervise LPNs and assistive staff, coordinate with physicians, patients, and families.

The role requires an associate degree in nursing, Iowa RN license, BLS, and ability to manage telemetry when needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing is required.
• BSN is preferred.
• Active Iowa RN license required.
• BLS required; ACLS required if telemetry monitoring.
• Mandatory Reporter training due within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conducts an initial assessment to gather data.
• Identifies patient problems and develops goal-based care plans.
• Implements the care plan and monitors progress.
• Evaluates patient progress and revises plans as needed.
• Communicates clinical information to the care team to optimize outcomes.
• Provides age-appropriate care and supervises nursing staff.

Skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Team coordination

BLS certification

ACLS (Telemetry)

Education

Associate degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

Provides and directs safe, effective, and culturally competent care for patients with acute medical and surgical conditions. Through evidence-based practice, utilizes critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate outcome-based care. The Acute Care RN manages a diverse patient population with varying levels of acuity, including post-operative, medical, telemetry, and neurologic patients. Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and other nursing team members. Facilitates communication with physicians, patients and families, and interdisciplinary team members. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and upholds the Mission, Vision, and Values of MercyOne.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Conducts an initial assessment to gather data.
2. Identifies patient problems and develops them into an outcome/goal-based plan of care.
3. Implements the outcome/goal- based plan of care.
4. Evaluates patient progress and revises the outcome/goal-based plan as needed.
5. Communicates relevant clinical information to the team to optimize patient outcomes/goals.
6. Demonstrates clinical competence.
7. Manages telemetry and cardiac monitoring when applicable.
8. Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.
9. Collects, analyzes, interprets and applies age-specific data.
10. Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.
11. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health's Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Mission Statement: We, MercyOne Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in nursing required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license, (current Illinois (IL) license if working in IL) required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required only if the unit has telemetry monitoring capabilities.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter - Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran