RN - 5S - Days - 0.9

Full-time, 12-hour day shift position with a sign-on and relocation bonus of up to $20,000 based on experience:

• 0-1 years: $10,000
• 1-3 years: $15,000
• 3+ years: $20,000

About the role

5 South is a 40-bed, fast-paced, team-oriented medical-surgical unit caring for acutely ill adults specializing in urology, nephrology, trauma, colorectal surgery, and general body systems. Our diverse patient population provides daily challenges and opportunities to develop a wide breadth of nursing knowledge and hone valuable skills applicable across all specialties. We partner with Virtual Nurse partners to provide collaborative patient care utilizing virtual and bedside nursing.

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 in 1893, is Iowa’s largest medical center with 802 beds and one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers. With over 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of nearly 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, high-quality nursing care to patients of all ages using a team approach to coordinate care at admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Independently deliver nursing care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards, ethical principles, and professional judgment.
• Work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care while ensuring patient comfort and practicing safe patient handling techniques.
• Continuously evaluate assigned patients and provide ongoing treatment.
• Anticipate, identify, and respond to the educational and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Guide and direct healthcare personnel (e.g., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use (e.g., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, drainage devices).
• Utilize safeguards such as IV pump drug libraries and monitor alarms to maximize patient safety.
• Initiate emergency support measures (e.g., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).

Schedule

• 36 hours per week
• 3, 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Day and night shifts available

Requirements

• Current or compact state licensure as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three months of hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification within six weeks of hire.

Benefits

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunities for growth throughout the system. Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about benefits, culture, and career development opportunities.