Night Charge Nurse - Lead Care & Operations

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Trinity Health in Des Moines, IA seeks an experienced Charge Nurse (RN) for night shift to provide shift-to-shift leadership, ensure safe, high-quality patient care, and coordinate interdisciplinary rounds. The role mentors staff, supports scheduling and hiring input, and maintains regulatory compliance and documentation.

Hospital system emphasizes compassionate, culturally competent care and teamwork across units.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Iowa RN license or compact license.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• 12 months RN experience required; 24 months preferred.
• Mandatory Reporter training completed within 3 months of hire.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certified or obtained within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily unit operations and staffing to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
• Supports clinical staff, resolves issues, and facilitates communication across care teams.
• Provides mentorship, staff education, and input on hiring and scheduling.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards, documentation, and quality initiatives.
• Leads interdisciplinary rounds, huddles, and patient/family care coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Registered Nurse license (Iowa or compact)

Job description

MercyOne Trinity Health in Des Moines, IA seeks an experienced Charge Nurse (RN) for night shift to provide shift-to-shift leadership, ensure safe, high-quality patient care, and coordinate interdisciplinary rounds. The role mentors staff, supports scheduling and hiring input, and maintains regulatory compliance and documentation.

Hospital system emphasizes compassionate, culturally competent care and teamwork across units.