Inpatient Nursing Manager – Cardiac & Stroke Care

Mercycare; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids seeks a Nurse Manager for the Cardiac Stroke Center to coordinate and lead high-quality patient care. You will oversee staffing, budgeting, and performance improvement initiatives, partnering with physicians and staff to achieve patient-centric outcomes.

The role requires BSN, Iowa licensure, and strong leadership, with a focus on evidence-based practice and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• RN license in IA or compact state required.
• 3+ years clinical experience with 2+ years management/leadership preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient care coordination within Cardiac-Stroke Center.
• Lead department meetings and staff development.
• Monitor quality metrics and safety compliance.
• Manage budgets, resources, and staffing plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, staff, and leadership to drive performance improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staffing

Communication

Quality improvement

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Budgeting software

Job description

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids seeks a Nurse Manager for the Cardiac Stroke Center to coordinate and lead high-quality patient care. You will oversee staffing, budgeting, and performance improvement initiatives, partnering with physicians and staff to achieve patient-centric outcomes.

The role requires BSN, Iowa licensure, and strong leadership, with a focus on evidence-based practice and regulatory compliance.