Charge RN – Cardiac Telemetry & VAD Leadership

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Trinity Health in Des Moines is seeking a dedicated Charge Nurse to provide shift-to-shift leadership on the 7S cardiac telemetry unit, focusing on heart failure care. You will bridge direct patient care with administrative tasks, ensuring safe, efficient, and compassionate service.

The role emphasizes staffing, policy adherence, and staff development, including VAD training arrangements after orientation, with opportunities to mentor and lead a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current or compact state license as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
• 12 months of RN experience required. 24 months preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains departmental daily staffing plan detailing appropriate employee classifications and qualifications consistent with the department's operational plan, projected volumes, patient/acuity and other relevant indicators.
• Assures compliance with staffing plan.
• Oversees daily operations, staff management, and coordination of interdepartmental activities within the unit or department during the assigned shift.
• Responsible for resolving clinical issues, and serving as a liaison between nurses, physicians, and administrative teams.
• Provides orientation/education for staff and students to ensure assigned 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.
• Leads and participates in interdisciplinary patient rounds and care conferences, management rounding to patients and staff, and Rounding to Influence (Safety First).
• Reviews and codes as indicated for shift needs in timekeeping system.
• Collaborate with Unit leader to balance schedule after closure of self-scheduling time-period and prior to completion of schedule.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical communication

Staff coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred

BLS certification

Mandatory Reporter training

Job description

MercyOne Trinity Health in Des Moines is seeking a dedicated Charge Nurse to provide shift-to-shift leadership on the 7S cardiac telemetry unit, focusing on heart failure care. You will bridge direct patient care with administrative tasks, ensuring safe, efficient, and compassionate service.

The role emphasizes staffing, policy adherence, and staff development, including VAD training arrangements after orientation, with opportunities to mentor and lead a multidisciplinary team.