Acute Care RN - Resource Pool -Sign On Bonus

Trinity Health•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The Acute Care Resource Pool is an excellent opportunity for nurses who thrive on variety and continuous learning. While this team is based out of the Downtown Des Moines Hospital, there is potential to float to the West Des Moines Hospital as patient needs require. Once fully oriented, Resource Pool nurses typically receive notice of their assigned unit two hours prior to shift start, allowing time to prepare for their assignment. This float pool supports a wide range of acute care units, including Med/Surg, Ortho Trauma, Neuro Trauma, Cardiac Telemetry, and Oncology, making it an ideal role for adaptable nurses who enjoy expanding their clinical skill set across multiple specialties. In addition to professional growth and variety, nurses on this team receive a $7/hour float pool differential on all shifts, recognizing the flexibility and expertise required for this role. At MercyOne, health care 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 available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers. With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers. As a RN at MercyOne, you will provide individualized, high-quality nursing care to patients of all ages. Uses a team approach to delegate and coordinate patient care at admission, transfer, and discharge. Independently delivers nursing care using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards, ethical principles, and professional judgment. Works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Requirements

Possession of a 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 (3) months of hire.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certified within six (6) weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
Practices safe patient handling techniques.
Continues to evaluate assigned patients and provides ongoing treatment.
Anticipates, identifies, and responds to educational and emotional needs of patients and families.
Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients.
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.
Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).