About this role
Employment Type
Part timeShift
Evening Shift
Description
Part Time Evenings 2pm-10:30pm
This 19-bed Long Term Care unit provides ongoing, patient-centered care in a supportive and team-oriented environment. Each shift is staffed by a mix of CNA's, LPN's, and RN's, with generally 3-4 caregivers working collaboratively to meet residents' clinical and daily care needs. The unit offers nurses the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents while developing strong assessment, care coordination, and chronic disease management skills. Open to new graduate nurses, this unit is an excellent place to gain experience, grow confidence, and make a lasting impact on patients' quality of life. This role works
JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE
The LPN assumes responsibility and accountability for assigned patients. LPN's 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.