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MercyOne Central Iowa operates four not-for-profit, Catholic medical centers in Des Moines, West Des Moines, Newton, and Centerville and two specialty hospitals.

• MercyOne Children’s Hospital in Des Moines and MercyOne Rehabilitation Hospital in Clive (965 beds total)

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• 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:

• Administers nursing care to patients; included assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient’s care plan in coordination with the physician during imaging procedures. Transports patients and gives appropriate reports to ancillary areas.

• Provides care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

• Interacts with patients, both pre and post invasive procedures for history, instructions/teaching, and post procedure follow-up. Provides patient/family or caregiver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional, and environmental health problems.

• Responsible for all medical supplies/equipment being available and in proper working condition in the department including EKG monitors, crash cart, medications (routine, emergency, narcotics), suction, O2 , Ambu bags, airways, E.T. tray and other related supplies in the Medical Imaging Department.

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

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.