Position Purpose:
Serves as a clinical expert to ensure patient care needs are met, safe care is provided, quality measures are attained, and an exceptional care experience is provided. Is an expert clinician resource that mentors' colleagues in all aspects of patient care delivery and provides ongoing professional development of others. Provides day-to-day leadership to align patient and family needs with human (colleague) and material resources within the department and organization through collegial collaboration with others. Assists in evaluating the overall operations of the department. Is responsible for providing patient care as needed. Leads the discharge planning process.
What you will Do:
Supervises and coordinates patient care.
Ensures that patient care, quality and safety standards are met daily for all patients through caring and leader rounding, leader standard work (Mercy Way,) and performs service recovery as needed. (Initiative/Daily Management) optimal level of performance/standards of care are achieved. Responsible for coordination of post-hospitalization care related to discharge or transfer of the patient.
Reviews and adjusts unit staffing based on patient census and complexity. Assesses staffing needs for the upcoming shifts and communicates and/or makes the needed staffing adjustments. Delegates/supervises appropriately based on patient needs and the scope of practice.
Serves as a mentor for colleagues by promoting critical thinking skills in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's plan of care.
Promote and provide the clinical and professional development of colleague by identifying educational needs, sharing clinical knowledge, and structuring and education plan and educational experience to promote understanding and professional growth.
Hours/Schedule:
Full Time, Days. Ability to work flexible hours. May require after business hours, weekends, holidays and travel
Minimum Qualifications:
A. Education:
Required
Graduate of a program in professional nursing.
Current RN licensure in the state of Iowa
Bachelor's degree in nursing or commitment to complete within five years of hire.
Professional certification in clinical specialty obtained within 5 years of hire.
Preferred:
Master's degree in nursing or health related field.
B. Experience:
Required:
Demonstrates competency in acute care setting. Minimum of 3 years.
Minimum of 2 years of professional nursing practice relevant to areas of responsibility
C. Special Skills and Competencies:
Strong technology skills including software ie: Word, Excel, and Electronic Medical Record, WorkDay, etc.
Excellent collaboration, organizational skills and leadership skills.
Ability to work on multiple projects at one time and flexibility to meet department needs
Ability to work flexible hours. May require after business hours, weekends, holidays and travel
Completes the following mandatory courses (check all that apply):
Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status.
Completes Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse requirement within 6 months of hire and renews this requirement every 5 years.
Completes Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.
Completes Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.
Completes Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.
Completes Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 12 months of hire and maintains current status.
Completes Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) within 12 months of hire and maintains current status.
Completes Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmias and Management class or equivalent within 3 months of hire, and annual skill validation for Cardiac Dysrhythmias
Position Highlights and Benefits:
Education Assistance offered
Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
Generous paid time off program
Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1
Ministry/Facility Information:
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.
With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.
MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.