RN - Labor & Delivery (Night Shift, Full-Time)

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

Job summary

Trinityhealth's Labor and Delivery Unit in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Registered Nurse for night shift. The unit offers 15 labor and delivery recovery suites, three surgical suites and four post anesthesia recovery beds, part of MercyOne Children's Hospital, with diverse birthing methods and pain management options.

You will provide individualized nursing care, work in a team to coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges, and respond to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current or compact RN licensure in Iowa.
• 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.

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 in caring for patients.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices).
• Initiates emergency support measures (cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
• Assists with patient care duties/tasks (emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene).

Skills

RN licensure

BLS certification

Patient care skills

Tools

IV pumps

Monitoring equipment

Drainage devices

Job description

Trinityhealth's Labor and Delivery Unit in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Registered Nurse for night shift. The unit offers 15 labor and delivery recovery suites, three surgical suites and four post anesthesia recovery beds, part of MercyOne Children's Hospital, with diverse birthing methods and pain management options.

You will provide individualized nursing care, work in a team to coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges, and respond to emergencies.