Clinical Leader - 4E Medical Unit - Full Time - Days

MercyOne; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. In this role, you will serve as a clinical expert, guiding patient care activities and mentoring colleagues to foster professional growth. Your leadership will help align patient needs with available resources, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. This position offers a supportive environment where your contributions will significantly impact patient outcomes and safety. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to lifelong learning, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Education Assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Competitive Wages

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Iowa required.
• At least three years of relevant nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate patient care on the care unit.
• Ensure compliance with patient care and safety standards.
• Mentor and coach colleagues in patient care planning.

Skills

Patient Care Coordination

Clinical Judgment

Mentoring and Coaching

Quality Improvement

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Days

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 delivered. Acts as a resource and mentor for colleagues in all aspects of patient care, fostering ongoing professional development. Provides leadership to align patient and family needs with available resources through collaboration within the department and organization.

What you will do:

• Supervise and coordinate patient care on the care unit.
• Ensure daily compliance with patient care, quality, and safety standards through rounding, standard work, and service recovery as needed.
• Mentor and coach colleagues, promoting critical thinking in patient care planning and evaluation.
• Support regulatory, risk management, and quality improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes and safety.
• Model professional nursing practices, advocating for lifelong learning and evidence-based care.
• Assess and evaluate patients' physical, psychosocial, environmental, spiritual, social, and educational needs, documenting responses and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to achieve care goals.
• Guide patient care activities using clinical judgment and evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with educators and leadership to promote professional development by identifying educational needs and structuring learning experiences.

Hours/Schedule:

Full Time, 36 hours/week, Day Shift, 7am - 7:30pm

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current RN license in Iowa.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or commitment to complete within 5 years.
• Preferred Master's degree in nursing or related field.
• At least three years of relevant nursing experience.
• Professional certification in a clinical specialty.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Education assistance
• Effective Day 1 benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16+ hours/week
• Competitive wages with weekend and night differentials
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement plan with employer match starting Day 1

Ministry/Facility Information:

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center serves 15 counties with expert healthcare. Located in Mason City, Iowa, it is a 342-bed regional referral teaching hospital. The system also includes MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center, an 11-bed rural hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. The service area covers over 15 counties in northern Iowa and southern Minnesota, serving a population of over 260,000. With more than 3,000 staff and nearly 500 physicians, it is the largest employer in the region. MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa comprises over 25 clinics offering primary care, pediatrics, internal medicine, and specialties.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Trinity Health, one of the largest non-profit Catholic healthcare systems, values diversity, equity, and inclusion, integrating these principles into all aspects of its work. Our diverse workforce ensures accessible and equitable care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.