RN Med Surg Weekend Package Centerville

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

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group in Centerville, IA, is seeking a registered nurse for a full-time weekend night shift (Friday-Sunday). This role provides direct patient care, coordinates with physicians and other staff, and may involve education for patients and families.

You will work as part of a supportive nursing team focused on delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program and an Iowa RN license; hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Iowa RN license.
• Nursing experience in hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating the patient’s care plan in coordination with the physician.
• Provides patient/family education and counseling.
• Supervises health care team members with patients.
• Utilizes hospital computer systems to document and retrieve information.
• Maintains documentation requirements for patients’ records.
• Works independently with nursing judgment following policies and act.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment setup and safety measures.
• Works rotating shifts, weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Team supervision

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Description

Full Time, 36 hours per week, Weekend Package Friday/Saturday/Sunday Night shift

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.