Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

RN – Registered Nurse – Oncology

About MercyOne:

At MercyOne, healthcare is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

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 Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds. It is also one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers.

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 Iowa’s largest employers.

Want to learn more about MercyOne Des Moines? Click here: Find a Location Des Moines, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Des Moines

Job Description:

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire an amazing Oncology RN!

As a Registered Nurse on the Oncology unit at MercyOne, you will assess, plan, and implement nursing care while ensuring patient comfort. You will practice safe patient handling techniques and continuously evaluate assigned patients, providing ongoing treatment. You will anticipate, identify, and respond to the educational and emotional needs of patients and their families. You will guide and direct healthcare personnel (e.g., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients. You will maintain knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (e.g., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices), and utilize safeguards such as the IV pump drug library and monitor alarms whenever available to maximize patient safety. You will initiate emergency support measures (e.g., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patients from injury) and assist with patient care duties/tasks (e.g., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene).

Schedule:

• Full Time: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Shift: Days (7 AM – 7 PM)

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Eligible for a generous Night Shift Differential

We prioritize your well-being—both physical and mental—which is why our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Wellness programs
• Education reimbursement
• Customized health insurance plans (including dental and vision)
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage

General Requirements:

• 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 certification within six (6) weeks of hire

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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