MercyOne Children’s Hospital in Des Moines and MercyOne Rehabilitation Hospital in Clive (965 beds total)
Along with more than 20 additional facilities that house more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine, and specialty clinics.
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, MercyOne Central Iowa has the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and is one of the largest employers in the state, with more than 7,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,000 physicians and allied health associates.
MercyOne Central Iowa is a member of MercyOne.
MercyOne has more than 20,000 colleagues in Iowa and the surrounding states.
Because of our many specialties, you will be challenged daily and develop a wide variety of nursing knowledge and have the opportunity to practice your vast skills.
MercyOne also provides you with the quality care you provide to others.
We care about our employees’ well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.
Job Summary:
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center has a unique opportunity for an RN, BSN candidate who is interested in delivering patient care through remote bedside nursing from our new Virtual Command Center (VCC) located in the Medical Center. The ideal nurse will have inpatient nursing experience and a high degree of comfort working with technology. As a Virtual RN, you will assess and care for patients by leverage video conferencing to complete virtual nursing rounds from the new VCC. . This innovative approach to patient care limits your contact with contagious diseases, your patient’s exposure to additional illnesses, and decreases use of personal protective equipment (PPE) while still providing the same level of care to our patients.
Essential Functions:
Provide patients with virtual health assessments, treatment solutions from the Virtual Command Center
Create, implement, and monitor care plans in collaboration with other care teams
Comfortable with technology such as video conferencing and electronic charting
Think and act fast in emergency scenarios - Coordinate resources
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited Nursing Program or currently enrolled in program. Master’s degree in nursing as Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) preferred. Master’s degree in nursing as Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) accepted. Master’s degree in nursing as CNL preferred within no longer than 4 years, unless already has CNS degree.
Possession of a current or compact state license 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.
Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
Minimum of eight (8) years in clinical focus area required
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.