***RN Procedural Float Team

IHA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Full-time Registered Nurse for Perioperative Services. The role involves 12-hour day shifts with responsibilities across admission, transfer, and discharge, floating to cover all Perioperative areas as needed.

The ideal candidate will hold Iowa RN licensure, maintain BLS certification, and participate in ongoing clinical education, patient education, and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Requires current RN licensure in Iowa.
• BLS certification within six weeks of hire.
• Must complete Mandatory Reporter abuse training within three months.
• English language proficiency required.
• Supports and participates in Performance Improvement projects.
• Attends departmental meetings as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care to patients; develops and evaluates the care plan with physician input.
• Provides nursing care guided by physician orders and unit protocols.
• Communicates effectively with staff, physicians, patients, families and healthcare team.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities related to clinical knowledge.
• Mentors peers by sharing knowledge and skills.
• Delivers care preserving patient autonomy, dignity and rights.
• Considers safety, effectiveness and cost in planning and delivering care.
• Educates patients/families on health problems and solutions.
• Uses hospital information system to process orders and retrieve data.
• Maintains documentation requirements for patient records.
• Works independently with limited supervision under Nurse Practice Act and policies.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment setup and use.

Skills

RN license

BLS within 6 weeks

Mandatory Reporter training

English proficiency

Performance Improvement

Meeting attendance

Education

Registered Nurse licensure (Iowa)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

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. Job duties may vary by shift or may be unit-specific as this position floats to cover all areas of Perioperative Services

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Day Shift

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

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. Job duties may vary by shift or may be unit-specific as this position floats to cover all areas of Perioperative Services

Essential Functions

• Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient’s care plan in coordination with the physician.
• Provides nursing care guided by physician orders, unit protocols and professional judgment.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately with staff, physicians, patients, families and other healthcare team members.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities related to clinical knowledge and professional issues.
• Contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues by sharing knowledge and skills.
• Delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights.
• Considers factors relating to safety, effectiveness and cost in planning/delivering patient care.
• Provides patient/family or caregiver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional, and environmental health problems.
• Utilizes hospital information system to process orders/data and retrieve patient information.
• Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patients’ records.
• Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards, and professional judgment.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices).
• Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
• Complies with OSHA/JCAHO and other regulatory agency recommendations and guidelines.

Marginal Functions

• Assists with clerical duties (i.e., maintenance of charge, patient record, answering phones and call lights, processing physician orders.
• Maintains patient care supplies, equipment, and environment.
• Provides orientation/education for staff, students, and other hospital and community organizations as requested.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Possession of a current or compact state license as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
• Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. The acceptable credentialing body is the American Heart Association.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to populations served within three (3) months of hire.
• Ability to read, write and speak English language.
• Supports and participates in departmental Performance Improvement projects.
• Attends departmental and other meetings as assigned.

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.