Night Shift Charge Nurse: Clinical Leader & Care Coach

MercyOne; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne is seeking a Charge Nurse to provide shift leadership, coordinate staff and resources, and deliver high-quality nursing care. You will supervise daily operations, mentor staff, and collaborate with physicians and admin teams to optimize outcomes and patient experience.

The role emphasizes clinical expertise, operational oversight, and adherence to safety standards, with an emphasis on teamwork and exemplary documentation.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Minimum 12 months RN experience; 24 months preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license (MercyOne Genesis: Iowa or Illinois RN license required at hire; secondary state license must be obtained within 12 months).
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Mandatory Reporter—Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily unit operations including staffing, workflow, and resource allocation based on patient acuity.
• Act as on-shift clinical leader and liaison between nurses, physicians, and admin teams.
• Support onboarding, education, and development of staff and students.
• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote evidence-based practice and quality improvement with consistent documentation.
• Oversee audits such as chart reviews, safety checks, and nursing quality indicators.
• Lead daily huddles, interdisciplinary rounds, and care conferences.
• Collaborate with leadership on scheduling and HR-related matters.
• Serve as a resource and role model for clinical practice and EMR use.
• Facilitate patient flow through admission, discharge, and transfer.
• Operate with independent judgment under Nurse Practice Act and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Communication

Math proficiency

Computer proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

MercyOne is seeking a Charge Nurse to provide shift leadership, coordinate staff and resources, and deliver high-quality nursing care. You will supervise daily operations, mentor staff, and collaborate with physicians and admin teams to optimize outcomes and patient experience.

The role emphasizes clinical expertise, operational oversight, and adherence to safety standards, with an emphasis on teamwork and exemplary documentation.