RN OB Emergency Department

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

Job summary

MercyOne’s OB Emergency Department – Antepartum Unit in Des Moines is a full-time, night-shift nursing role. The unit serves low and high-risk antepartum patients, with 24/7 ultrasound and observation capabilities, located on East Tower, 3rd Floor.

The nurse provides individualized care across ages, coordinating admission, transfer, and discharge while following Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies, and professional standards. Nights, weekends, and holidays rotate as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Current Iowa RN license required.
• BLS certification within 6 weeks of hire.
• Mandatory Reporter training within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care for patients of all ages.
• Delegate and coordinate care with the team during admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Provide safe patient handling and use equipment properly (IV pumps, monitoring devices).
• Respond to emergencies and support families during care.

Skills

Nursing care

Education

RN license Iowa

Tools

IV pumps

Monitoring equipment

Drainage devices

Job description

OB Emergency Department - Antepartum Unit

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Night Shift Description: OB Emergency Department - Antepartum Unit

East Tower, 3rd Floor

Part of MercyOne Children's Hospital this state of the art obstetrical unit cares for low and high risk antepartum patients, pregnant patients greater than 20 weeks with other medical diagnoses. The unit consists of a seven room triage area designed to assess and observe patients, a 10 bed inpatient area and ultrasound area that is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Job Summary / Purpose

Provides individualized, high-quality nursing care to patients of all ages. Uses a team approach to delegate and coordinate patient care at admission, transfer, and discharge. Independently delivers nursing care using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards, ethical principles, and professional judgment. Works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Essential Key Job 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 (i.e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients. Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, 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. Initiates emergency support measures (i.e. cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury). Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene).

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a current or compact state licensure as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa

• Proof of completion of 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.

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.