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An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care. This part-time role involves working night shifts and requires a compassionate approach to patient care. The ideal candidate will possess a current nursing license and have strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with healthcare teams. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients in the Des Moines area.
locations MMCIA - MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Central IA
time type Part time
posted on Posted 3 Days Ago
job requisition id 00585080
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. Works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. Job duties may vary by shift or may be unit-specific.
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.
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.
We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:
Wellness programs
Education reimbursement
Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
Paid time off
Long- and short-term leave
Retirement planning
Life insurance coverage
MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center , founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers . Other centers associated with MercyOne Central Iowa include:
MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
MercyOne Centerville Medical Center
MercyOne Newton Medical Center
MercyOne Children’s Hospital
MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital
House of Mercy
Clive Behavioral Health
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.
MercyOne Medical Group – Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems, made up of more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Dallas, Jasper, Polk, Wapello, Warren and Webster counties.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by 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.