Weekend Lifestyle Nights PACU-RN

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Night Shift Description: 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. Job duties may vary by shift or may be unit-specific. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: u00b7 Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the patientu2019s care plan in coordination with the physician. u00b7 Provides nursing care guided by physician orders, unit protocols and professional judgment. u00b7 Communicates effectively and appropriately with staff, physicians, patients, families and other healthcare team members. u00b7 Participates in ongoing educational activities related to clinical knowledge and professional issues. u00b7 Contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues by sharing knowledge and skills. u00b7 Delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. u00b7 Considers factors relating to safety, effectiveness and cost in planning/delivering patient care. u00b7 Provides patient/family or caregiver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional, and environmental health problems. u00b7 Utilizes hospital information system to process orders/data and retrieve patient information. u00b7 Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patientsu2019 records. u00b7 Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards, and professional judgment. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: u00b7 Possession of a current or compact state license as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa. u00b7 Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. The acceptable credentialing body is the American Heart Association. u00b7 Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to populations served within three (3) months of hire. u00b7 Ability to read, write and speak English language. _We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:_ + _Wellness programs_ + _Education reimbursement_ + _Personalized health insurance plans including dental and_ _vision_ + _Paid time_ _off_ + _Long- and short-term leave_ + _Retirement planning_ + _Life insurance coverage_ 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 Iowau2019s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwestu2019s 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 Childrenu2019s 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 Iowau2019s largest employers. MercyOne Medical Group u2013 Central Iowa is one of Iowau2019s 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. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. 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. EOE including disability/veteran

Created: 2026-05-02