Charge Nurse

Charge RN, Rehabilitation

Job Type: Full-Time Night Shift 1900-0730

Who We Are:

For more than 140 years, Catholic women religious communities ran health care organizations in Iowa. The Religious Sisters of Mercy and the Wheaton Franciscan Sisters built the first hospitals, schools of nursing and other health ministries in our state. Now a member of Trinity Health, based in Livonia, Michigan and one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit health systems, MercyOne provides award-winning health care to our communities.

Where We Are:

MercyOne is an integrated system of hospitals, clinics and other health care facilities that stands on the shoulders of these faith-based women and their Mission. We are dedicated to delivering personalized health care and improving the health of people in the communities we serve. With more than 2,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, across 21 medical centers and 23 affiliated organizations with nearly 23,000 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest health care systems in Iowa and beyond.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more€¦

Position Summary:

The Charge Nurse is a registered nurse who works in coordination with nursing leadership. The Charge Nurse is the first line support for staff, physicians and other related providers on clinical issues and provides assessment, prioritization and direction of activities to meet the challenging demands of the hospital units. Following the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, he or she assumes accountability for fostering the established professional practice and care delivery models through directing, coaching and mentoring the nursing staff. The Charge Nurse implements unit specific strategies as well as colleague specific practice remediation that results in achieving specific clinical quality and patient safety outcomes. This role also collaborates with the Chief Nursing Officer on clinical development (employee relations, individual behaviors, physician relationships, etc.) and is the clinical support for the department when the Chief Nursing Officer is unavailable, along with other Nursing leadership

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.

• Current state license as Registered Nurse

• CPR/BCLS certification

• Minimum of two years of experience in rehabilitative or acute care setting and/or demonstrates leadership ability

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACLS

• CRRN

EEOC Statement:

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.