RN Med Surg

Trinity Health; Centerville (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Central Iowa is seeking a Registered Nurse for day and night shifts in Des Moines metro area. You will administer nursing care, educate patients and families, supervise staff, and use EHR systems to document care. Responsibilities include independent work, equipment handling, and rotating shifts.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited nursing program and Iowa RN licensure. Hospital experience is preferred; this role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license in Iowa is required.
• Hospital nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care and coordinates the patient plan with the physician.
• Educates patient and family on health problems and solutions.
• Supervises health care staff such as patient care technicians.
• Uses computer applications to document, retrieve and analyze information.
• Maintains documentation requirements for patient records.
• Works independently within Nurse Practice Act and policies.
• Operates equipment safely and adheres to safety protocols.
• Assumes rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Care coordination

Documentation

Supervision

Use of computer systems

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: 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. 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. Shift- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday night shift position. No weekends. 1900-0700

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating the patient’s care plan in coordination with the physician.
• Provides patient/family or caregiver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional and environmental health problems.
• Supervises health care members (i.e., patient care technicians, etc.) with patients.
• Utilizes computer applications and communication technologies appropriate to the work setting to enter, retrieve and analyze information and to facilitate communication and education.
• Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patients’ record.
• Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center polices, nursing standards and professional judgement.
• 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.
• Works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Experience: Nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Licensure: Current license as a Registered Nurse from the State of Iowa required.

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.

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. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.