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. 

Located in Newton, Iowa, the county seat of Jasper County, MercyOne Newton is situated just 30 miles east of Des Moines along Interstate 80, the nation’s only east/west transcontinental highway. Over the past two decades, MercyOne Newton has built a reputation for enhancing healthcare in rural America by expanding and upgrading its facilities, adding new physicians, and implementing advanced technology. 

With 48 beds and 200,000 square feet of space, MercyOne Newton serves the local community with compassion and dedication. The hospital’s attached 50,000-square-foot medical office building houses local physician practices and a physical medicine and rehabilitation center. MercyOne Newton is proud to be one of the largest employers in Jasper County, alongside the local school system and county government, and is known for its strong Iowa work ethic, commitment to quality patient care, and community loyalty. 

Want to learn more about MercyOne Newton? Click here: MercyOne Newton Newton, Iowa (IA) Area Hospitals, MercyOne Newton 

Join the MercyOne Family! 

We are seeking a dedicated a Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Room Team! 

As a Registered Nurse at MercyOne, you will provide professional nursing care to patients, incorporating the nursing process, utilizing technical equipment, and collaborating with other healthcare team members. 

You will care for neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. 

Shift: Weekend Package Full Time

Essential Job Functions: 

Utilize the nursing process, including patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, care planning, interventions, and evaluation of patient status. 

Manage personalized care by promoting and restoring health, collaborating with providers and the multidisciplinary team, and offering physical and psychological support to patients and their families. 

Execute care plans as prescribed by providers, adhering to nursing practice guidelines and ensuring age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care. 

Educate patients on medication, procedures, and their care plans during hospitalization and post-discharge. 

Maintain patient confidentiality and provide care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner, respecting patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. 

Perform and/or supervise activities requiring registered nurse expertise, seeking assistance when necessary. 

Provide leadership and direction in supervising others in delivering nursing care. 

Maintain current competencies by attending educational workshops and participating in departmental projects for process improvement. 

Adhere to the highest safety standards in all tasks. 

Other duties as assigned by management. 

Education and Licensure: 

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. 

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license from the State of Iowa. 

Qualifications: 

Knowledge of the nursing process and its application. 

Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English. 

Skilled in post-operative care for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. 

Ongoing continuing education in nursing, appropriate to clinical assignments. 

BCLS certification at the healthcare provider level required. 

ACLS and PALS certifications recommended. 

Why MercyOne? 

Colleagues at MercyOne enjoy competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth within the organization! 

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care. 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.