Acute Care Nurse with Ortho Focus (Hiring Immediately)
Company: MercyOne
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description:
Apply today and ask about our Sign on Bonus of up to $20,000 and
Relocation Bonus! 0-1 years of experience: $10,000 1-3 years of
experience: $15,000 3 years of experience: $20,000 POSITION PURPOSE
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. Based on
principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to
the age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned
unit. 9. Collects, analyzes, interprets and applies age-specific
data. 10. Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague
health policies and procedures. 11. Maintains a working knowledge
of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations,
Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of
Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to
ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and
professional behavior. Mission Statement: We, MercyOne Trinity
Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a
compassionate and transforming healing presence within our
communities. 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. 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.
Keywords: MercyOne, Ankeny , Acute Care Nurse with Ortho Focus (Hiring Immediately), Healthcare , Des Moines, Iowa
