Day-Shift Nursing Leader, Progressive Care Unit

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne in Des Moines, IA seeks a Full-Time Leader to guide day-to-day departmental operations, uphold clinical practice standards, and champion safety, quality, and patient experience. This role blends clinical expertise with strategic leadership—shaping the department's future, supporting staff growth, and ensuring alignment with MercyOne's Mission, Vision and Values.

Responsibilities include clinical leadership, CQI, staff development, budgeting, and effective communication with physicians

Qualifications

• BSN required or completion expected within 3 years of hire.
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, including at least 3 years in nursing leadership.
• Current Iowa RN license; Illinois RN license if practicing in Illinois.
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, Mandatory Reporter.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the clinical practice standards within the department.
• Ensure safe, high-quality, and effective delivery of clinical services.
• Maintain strong visibility within the department through regular rounding with staff, providers, patients, and families.
• Provide accessible leadership - offering guidance, problem solving, and support for the care team.
• Stay current with emerging clinical trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Monitor staffing levels to balance exceptional care with financial responsibility.
• Ensure clinical operations reflect current coding, billing, and reimbursement expectations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) plan.
• Respond promptly to patient concerns, incident reports, and safety events.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accrediting, and licensing requirements.
• Proactively identify and correct unsafe conditions.
• Promote a culture of patient safety and accountability.
• Champion MercyOne's Mission, Vision, and Values through everyday actions and decisions.
• Collaborate with physicians, staff, volunteers, and leaders across the organization.
• Communicate effectively with the team - holding consistent staff meetings and sharing critical updates.
• Support organizational change by educating and encouraging staff with clarity and enthusiasm.
• Manage stress constructively and help team members navigate challenges.
• Recruit, hire, and retain highly skilled team members.
• Ensure thorough onboarding, training, and competency assessments.
• Provide consistent, honest, and constructive performance feedback.
• Support staff development and educational opportunities.
• Drive team engagement, celebrate success, and cultivate a positive workplace culture.
• Maintain an acceptable turnover rate through strong leadership and support.
• Contribute to the development and management of the department's annual budget.
• Monitor expenditures and adjust staffing and resources based on workload.
• Ensure efficient use of personnel, materials, equipment, and time.
• Follow and promote all safety, infection control, and colleague health procedures.
• Use required personal protective equipment consistently.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of department emergency procedures.
• Report and remove unsafe equipment and conditions.
• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment for all.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BSN (required or in progress)

Job description

MercyOne in Des Moines, IA seeks a Full-Time Leader to guide day-to-day departmental operations, uphold clinical practice standards, and champion safety, quality, and patient experience. This role blends clinical expertise with strategic leadership—shaping the department's future, supporting staff growth, and ensuring alignment with MercyOne's Mission, Vision and Values.

Responsibilities include clinical leadership, CQI, staff development, budgeting, and effective communication with physicians