RN Long Term Care PRN

Trinity Health

97d

About The Position

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. Other centers associated with MercyOne Central Iowa include: MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center, MercyOne Centerville Medical Center, MercyOne Newton Medical Center, MercyOne Children’s Hospital, MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital, and House of Mercy Clive Behavioral Health. 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. MercyOne Medical Group – Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems, made up of more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Dallas, Jasper, Polk, Wapello, Warren and Webster counties.

Requirements

• Current RN license in State of Iowa.
• Current basic Life Support for Healthcare providers from American Heart Association.
• Dependent Adult Mandatory reporter training 30 days upon hire and recertification every 5 years.
• Obtains education required for license renewal.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in long-term care (LTC).
• Ability to promote a positive atmosphere in LTC.
• Emulate mercy Mission of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing process which includes patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning of nursing care, implementing interventions, and evaluation of patient status.
• Executes regimen prescribed by physician within guidelines of nursing practice.
• Performs and/or supervises activities/functions which require knowledge and skill level currently ascribed to the licensed practical nurse and seeks assistance when these are beyond scope of preparation.
• Provides leadership and direction in the supervision of others in carrying out the nursing process.
• Communicate changes in resident’s condition to appropriate members of the health care team.
• Follow universal precautions for infection control.
• Correctly using mechanical devices for moving, lifting and transferring residents to promote safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees