RN Labor and Delivery

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

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, IA is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Labor and Delivery Unit. The role is full-time with night shifts, based on East Tower, 3rd Floor, and involves caring for patients through various birthing methods with robust pain management options.

The RN will work within a compassionate team, providing individualized, high-quality nursing care, guiding support staff, and coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges while adhering to licensure,

Qualifications

• Current Iowa RN license in good standing.
• Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training completed within 3 months of hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certified within 6 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
• Coordinate care during admission, transfer, and discharge using a team approach.
• Deliver nursing care independently under the Nurse Practice Act and Mercy policies.
• Utilize equipment and safety safeguards to maximize patient safety and respond to emergencies.

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Night Shift Description:

Labor and Delivery Unit

East Tower, 3rd Floor

This unit includes 15 labor and delivery recovery suites, three surgical suites and four post anesthesia recovery beds. As part of MercyOne Children’s Hospital, the labor and delivery unit offers a variety of birthing methods and pain management options.

Provides 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.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

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 setup, 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). Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene).

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

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.