About this role
Employment Type
Full timeShift
Weekend Shift
Description
Weekend Package! Friday - Sunday, 36 hours per week. Night shift
This unit cares for a diverse patient population with a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-4, providing care for patients with various medical and surgical conditions including telemetry. Nurses on the unit gain valuable experience managing a variety of complex medical needs while working as part of a collaborative care team. The unit is open to new graduate nurses, making it an excellent environment to build strong clinical skills, confidence, and a solid foundation in acute care nursing.
JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE
Registered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for assigned patients. Registered nurses provide nursing services to assure resident safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well –being of each resident, as determined by resident assessment and implementing plan of care.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred
- Current Iowa RN license required
- American Heart Association BLS required
- ACLS required for units with telemetry monitoring
- Mandatory Reporter training within 3 months of hire
- Basic computer skills
DAY 1 BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Supplemental insurance
- Wellbeing benefits, including 6 free counseling/coaching appointments annually
- Auto/Home, Identity Theft, Pet & Permanent Life Insurance
ABOUT MERCYONE
MercyOne is committed to improving the health of our communities through personalized, compassionate care. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is an 802-bed hospital and one of the Midwest's largest referral centers.
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.