Weekend Lifestyle Nights PACU-RN

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Education reimbursement

Health insurance (dental/vision)

Paid time off

Long-term leave

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

MercyOne is seeking a Part-time Night Shift Registered Nurse to provide individualized nursing care across age groups within our Des Moines area facilities. The role requires independent practice under the Nurse Practice Act, rotating shifts, and adherence to Mercy Medical Center policies.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, participate in ongoing education, and contribute to high-quality patient outcomes while supporting patient autonomy and family education.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Iowa or compact state.
• BLS certification within six weeks of hire.
• Mandatory Reporter training within three months of hire.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care including assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care plan with physicians.
• Provides care per orders, protocols, and professional judgment.
• Communicates effectively with staff, physicians, patients, families and healthcare teams.
• Participates in ongoing education and shares knowledge with peers.
• Delivers care while preserving patient autonomy and rights.
• Plans care with safety, effectiveness, and cost in mind.
• Educates patients and families on health problems and solutions.
• Uses hospital information systems to process orders and retrieve data.
• Maintains documentation requirements for patient records.
• Works independently with limited supervision within policies and standards.

Skills

RN license

BLS

Mandatory Reporter

English

Job description

Employment Type: Part time; Shift: Night 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. 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

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.