Hospital Care Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery

Acute Care Registered Nurse

Provides and directs safe, effective, and culturally competent care for patients with acute medical and surgical conditions. Through evidence-based practice, utilizes critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate outcome-based care. The Acute Care RN manages a diverse patient population with varying levels of acuity, including post-operative, medical, telemetry, and neurologic patients. Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and other nursing team members. Facilitates communication with physicians, patients and families, and interdisciplinary team members. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and upholds the Mission, Vision, and Values of MercyOne.

Conducts an initial assessment to gather data.

Identifies patient problems and develops them into an outcome/goal-based plan of care.

Implements the outcome/goal-based plan of care.

Manages telemetry and cardiac monitoring when applicable.

Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.

Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health's Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Mission Statement: We, MercyOne Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Safety: We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.

We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care.

Associate degree in nursing required

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Current Iowa RN license, (current Illinois (IL) license if working in IL) required.

American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required only if the unit has telemetry monitoring capabilities.

Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.

High language, intermediate to high math, high critical thinking ability. Basic computer skills required.

Performs duties that may involve exposure to hazardous substances and is subject to normal risks associated with handling of narcotics. In patient care areas, may perform or demonstrate patient care tasks which may expose the clinical nurse to infectious or communicable disease, or possibility of injury from irrational or confused patients and visitors or from instruments or equipment.

Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.

At MercyOne, healthcare is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

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. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. 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.

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