RN Med Surg Weekend Package Centerville

Trinity Health; Centerville (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shift

Job summary

MercyOne Central Iowa is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team on the weekend night shift. You will provide direct patient care, assess needs, and coordinate with physicians to implement care plans.

Graduate of an accredited nursing program with Iowa RN license required; hospital experience preferred. You will work with a diverse care team, document accurately, and contribute to compassionate, patient-centered care. This role requires rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Graduate nursing degree from an accredited program.
• Current Iowa RN license required.
• Hospital nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care to patients, including assessment, planning and evaluating the care plan with the physician.
• Provides patient/family education and counseling on health problems.
• Supervises care team members with patients.
• Uses computer applications to enter, retrieve and analyze patient information.
• Maintains documentation requirements for patient records.
• Works independently under the Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies.
• Operates equipment such as IV pumps and monitoring devices with alarms to maximize patient safety.
• Rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Communication skills

Team supervision

Documentation skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Tools

IV pumps

Monitoring equipment

Electronic health records

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Weekend Shift Description: Full Time, 36 hours per week, Weekend Package Friday/Saturday/Sunday Night shift

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.

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.