Weekend Lifestyle Nights PACU-RN

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated part-time Registered Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care in a dynamic healthcare environment. This role involves assessing patient needs, implementing care plans, and collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes for patients of all ages. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the professional development of peers while maintaining patient dignity and rights. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to grow your nursing career.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license required for Iowa.
• Basic Life Support certification needed within six weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care including assessment and planning.
• Communicates effectively with healthcare team and patients.

Skills

Nursing Care

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Patient Education

Education

Registered Nurse License

Basic Life Support Certification

Tools

Hospital Information System

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:

1. Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient’s care plan in coordination with the physician.

2. Provides nursing care guided by physician orders, unit protocols and professional judgment.

3. Communicates effectively and appropriately with staff, physicians, patients, families and other healthcare team members.

4. Participates in ongoing educational activities related to clinical knowledge and professional issues.

5. Contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues by sharing knowledge and skills.

6. Delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights.

7. Considers factors relating to safety, effectiveness and cost in planning/delivering patient care.

8. Provides patient/family or caregiver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional, and environmental health problems.

9. Utilizes hospital information system to process orders/data and retrieve patient information.

10. Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patients’ records.

11. 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:

1. Possession of a current or compact state license as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.

2. Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. The acceptable credentialing body is the American Heart Association.

3. Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to populations served within three (3) months of hire.

4. Ability to read, write and speak English language.