Weekend RN, Med-Surg: Independent Patient-Centric Care

Trinity Health; Centerville (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Central Iowa is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our weekend nursing team. This full-time position offers 36 hours per week with a Friday/Saturday/Sunday Night shift package, providing weekend coverage.

Responsibilities include administering nursing care, patient and family education, supervising staff, documenting care, and using clinical equipment. Iowa RN license required; hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse from the State of Iowa required.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating the patient’s care plan in coordination with the physician.
• Provides patient/family or caregiver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional and environmental health problems.
• Supervises health care members (i.e., patient care technicians, etc.) with patients.
• Utilizes computer applications and communication technologies appropriate to the work setting to enter, retrieve and analyze information and to facilitate communication and education.
• Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patients’ record.
• Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center polices, nursing standards and professional judgement.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices). Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms whenever available to maximize patient safety.
• Works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Education

Nursing degree

RN license requirement

Job description

MercyOne Central Iowa is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our weekend nursing team. This full-time position offers 36 hours per week with a Friday/Saturday/Sunday Night shift package, providing weekend coverage.

Responsibilities include administering nursing care, patient and family education, supervising staff, documenting care, and using clinical equipment. Iowa RN license required; hospital experience preferred.