Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
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
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.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Provides 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. Provides nursing care across all units within trained specialty.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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).MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
Serves in a charge/leadership role based on skill and unit needs. When assigned charge, makes patient assignments; triages patients; and problem solves with staff, physicians, patients, families, and ancillary departments.Takes assigned call as defined in unit policy.Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene).Assists with clerical duties (i.e., maintenance of chart, patient record, and answering phones and call lights).Maintains patient care supplies, equipment, and environment.Provides orientation/education for staff, students, and other hospital and community organizations as requested.MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Possession of a current or compact state license as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa. BSN preferred.Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and American Heart Association Basic Life Support.Advanced Cardiac Life Support certified within nine (9) months of hire, if required by your department.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.