RN Full-time

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

At MercyOne, health care 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.

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.

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE

Management, budgeting and supervision of Medical/Surgical/SCU, Staffing coordinator, Patient Education/Transition Nurse/ Diabetic Education, Respiratory Therapy and Sleep Services.

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinates with Vice President of Patient Services and providers in formulating departmental goals and designing, implementing, directing, monitoring, and evaluating nursing care and delivery of services in designated departments.

2. Coordinates activities intra-departmentally and inter-departmentally with other service areas of the organization.

3. Manages personnel in the most effective and cost-efficient manner. Responsible for the recruitment, selection, transfer, training, scheduling and performance management.

4. Is visible and actively participates in the development of staff. 1. Provides regular education and in service to staff.

5. Provides supervision of Diabetic Education, Patient Education/Transition Nurse and Staffing Coordinator.

6. Supports, enforces and positively models the principles of MercyOne’s Core Values and Actions. Responsible for established departmental budgets to achieve stated goals.

7. Plans, directs, and monitors quality management activities in assigned departments to identify, study and address nursing care challenges. Accountable for achievement of quality, service, people, finance and growth goals.

8. Takes appropriate independent action, addresses issues proactively, engages in problem solving, generates new ideas and solutions, seeks out new responsibilities and acts on opportunities for self development.

9. Coordinates preparation efforts for regulatory surveys.

10. Other duties assigned by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 3 years leadership experience OR minimum of 5 years leadership experience in the discipline OR Master’s Degree and no experience

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.

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