• 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:

• Purpose 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.

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 setup, 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).

• Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a current or compact state licensure 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

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certified within six (6) weeks of hire