RN Weekend Package - Emergency Department

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend differential

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

MercyOne Emergency Room is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our ER team in Iowa. You will provide professional nursing care across age groups, using the nursing process, and collaborating with the healthcare team.

This weekend shift role offers 36 hours per week with a weekend differential. Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold a current RN license in Iowa, with BCLS required and ACLS/PALS recommended.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the nursing process and its application.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Skilled in post-operative care for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Ongoing continuing education in nursing, appropriate to clinical assignments.
• BCLS certification at the healthcare provider level required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with providers and multidisciplinary team to promote and restore health.
• Execute care plans as prescribed, adhering to guidelines.
• Educate patients on medications, procedures, and discharge plans.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and respect autonomy and rights.
• Provide leadership and supervise others in delivering nursing care.
• Maintain competencies through education and quality initiatives.
• Adhere to high safety standards and participate in process improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Nursing process knowledge

English literacy

Post-operative care

Continuing education

BCLS certification

ACLS/PALS recommended

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Weekend Shift Description: New RN Rate - Eligible for Weekend Package Differential Employment Type: Full Time - 36 hours per week Shift Schedule: Weekend Days (7 AM - 7 PM) Join the MercyOne Family! We are seeking a dedicated a Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Room Team! As a Registered Nurse at MercyOne, you will provide professional nursing care to patients, incorporating the nursing process, utilizing technical equipment, and collaborating with other healthcare team members. You will care for neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Essential Job Functions

• Utilize the nursing process, including patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, care planning, interventions, and evaluation of patient status.
• Manage personalized care by promoting and restoring health, collaborating with providers and the multidisciplinary team, and offering physical and psychological support to patients and their families.
• Execute care plans as prescribed by providers, adhering to nursing practice guidelines and ensuring age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care.
• Educate patients on medication, procedures, and their care plans during hospitalization and post-discharge.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and provide care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner, respecting patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
• Perform and/or supervise activities requiring registered nurse expertise, seeking assistance when necessary.
• Provide leadership and direction in supervising others in delivering nursing care.
• Maintain current competencies by attending educational workshops and participating in departmental projects for process improvement.
• Adhere to the highest safety standards in all tasks.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education and Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license from the State of Iowa.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the nursing process and its application.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Skilled in post-operative care for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Ongoing continuing education in nursing, appropriate to clinical assignments.
• BCLS certification at the healthcare provider level required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications recommended.

Why MercyOne?

Colleagues at MercyOne enjoy competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth within the organization! Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.