Charge Nurse RN – Shift Lead for Staffing & Patient Care

MercyOne; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Trinity Health in West Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Charge Nurse to provide shift-to-shift leadership for the unit, ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centered care while coordinating with physicians and the interprofessional team.

The Charge Nurse balances direct patient care with administrative duties, develops staffing plans, mentors staff, leads quality improvement activities, and upholds Joint Commission standards and patient safety across the unit.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current or compact state license as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• 12 months of RN experience required. 24 months preferred.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three months of hire.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certified or obtained within three months of hire.
• Unit specific credentialing and education active and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains departmental daily staffing plan detailing appropriate employee classifications and qualifications.
• Oversees daily operations, staff management, and coordination of interdepartmental activities within the unit or department during the assigned shift.
• Resolves clinical issues and serves as liaison between nurses, physicians, and administrative teams.
• Provides orientation/education for staff and students to ensure patients have a positive care experience.
• Leads staff in the delivery of safe and effective patient care.
• Delivers nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in collaboration with the physician.
• Mentors staff and participates in HR-related activities as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements for patient records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Patient care

Education

Registered Nurse license (Iowa)

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Mandatory Reporter training

Job description

MercyOne Trinity Health in West Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Charge Nurse to provide shift-to-shift leadership for the unit, ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centered care while coordinating with physicians and the interprofessional team.

The Charge Nurse balances direct patient care with administrative duties, develops staffing plans, mentors staff, leads quality improvement activities, and upholds Joint Commission standards and patient safety across the unit.