RN Med Surg Weekend Package Centerville

IHA; Centerville (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Central Iowa seeks a Registered Nurse for full-time weekend night shift, 36 hours per week. You will administer nursing care, assess and plan, educate patients and families, and coordinate with physicians and care teams.

Graduate of an accredited nursing program with Iowa RN licensure required. Hospital nursing experience preferred; MercyOne champions compassionate, person-centered care and equality in employment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care to patients; assess, plan, implement and evaluate the patient’s care plan with the physician.
• Provides patient/family education and counseling on health problems.
• Supervises health care members with patients.
• Uses computer applications to enter, retrieve and analyze information for communication and education.
• Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements for patient records.
• Works independently under the Nurse Practice Act and Mercy Medical Center policies.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment setup and use; utilizes alarms to maximize patient safety.
• Works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

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.