Acute Care RN Ortho Trauma Registered Nurse - Sign On Bonus in Des Moines, IA

Acute Care Registered Nurse Provides and directs safe, effective, and culturally competent care for patients with acute medical and surgical conditions. Through evidence-based practice, utilizes critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate outcome-based care. The Acute Care RN manages a diverse patient population with varying levels of acuity, including post-operative, medical, telemetry, and neurologic patients. Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and other nursing team members. Facilitates communication with physicians, patients and families, and interdisciplinary team members. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and upholds the Mission, Vision, and Values of MercyOne. Essential Functions: 1. Conducts an initial assessment to gather data. 2. Identifies patient problems and develops them into an outcome/goal-based plan of care. 3. Implements the outcome/goal-based plan of care. 4. Evaluates patient progress and revises the outcome/goal-based plan as needed. 5. Communicates relevant clinical information to the team to optimize patient outcomes/goals. 6. Demonstrates clinical competence. 7. Manages telemetry and cardiac monitoring when applicable. 8. Provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients. 9. Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures. Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in nursing required Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred Current Iowa RN license, (current Illinois (IL) license if working in IL) required. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required. American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required only if the unit has telemetry monitoring capabilities. Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire. High language, intermediate to high math, high critical thinking ability. Basic computer skills required. Physical and Mental Requirements and Working Conditions: Performs duties that may involve exposure to hazardous substances and is subject to normal risks associated with handling of narcotics. In patient care areas, may perform or demonstrate patient care tasks which may expose the clinical nurse to infectious or communicable disease, or possibility of injury from irrational or confused patients and visitors or from instruments or equipment. Lift/Carry; Push/Pull 76-100% of the time, avg 50-100 lbs. Stand; Walk/Move About 76-100% of the time Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.