Registered Nurse - Med Surg Weekend Package Days Centerville

Trinity Health • Centerville, IA

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Full Time, 36 hours per week, Weekend Package Friday/Saturday/Sunday Day shift
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.
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.
Centerville offers affordable living and a welcoming atmosphere. The Centerville Community School District serves local families, and Indian Hills Community College provides higher education nearby. The town features parks, trails and cultural events that make it ideal for families seeking a slower pace.
MercyOne Centerville Medical Center, a 25‑bed critical‑access hospital, offers
emergency/trauma stabilization, acute and skilled care — including cancer, heart and vascular, neurology, pediatrics, primary care, surgery, therapy and rehab services. It emphasizes personalized rural community health care.

Requirements

• EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• LICENSURE: Current license as a Registered Nurse from the State of Iowa required.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating the patient’s care plan in coordination with the physician.
• Provides patient/family or caregiver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional and environmental health problems.
• Supervises health care members (i.e., patient care technicians, etc.) with patients.
• Utilizes computer applications and communication technologies appropriate to the work setting to enter, retrieve and analyze information and to facilitate communication and education.
• Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patients’ record.
• Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center polices, nursing standards and professional judgement.
• 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.
• Works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree