Nurse Leader: Clinical Operations & Quality

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne seeks a Nursing Manager to lead day-to-day departmental operations, uphold clinical practice standards, and drive continuous improvement. This leadership role blends expert nursing care with strategic direction to support staff growth, safety, and quality while aligning with MercyOne’s mission and values.

You will guide staffing, quality initiatives, and patient experience, taking an active role in rounding, problem-solving, and coordinating with physicians and leaders across the

Qualifications

• BSN or actively pursuing a BSN with 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 required if practicing in Illinois.
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, Mandatory Reporter.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical practice standards within the department.
• Ensure safe, high-quality delivery of clinical services.
• Maintain visibility through regular rounding with staff, providers, patients, and families.
• Provide accessible leadership and problem-solving support for the care team.
• Stay current with emerging clinical trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Monitor staffing levels to balance care with financial responsibility.
• Ensure operations reflect current coding, billing, and reimbursement expectations.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical judgment

Communication

Education

BSN

RN license (Iowa)

RN license (Illinois)

BLS

ACLS

Mandatory Reporter

Job description

MercyOne seeks a Nursing Manager to lead day-to-day departmental operations, uphold clinical practice standards, and drive continuous improvement. This leadership role blends expert nursing care with strategic direction to support staff growth, safety, and quality while aligning with MercyOne’s mission and values.

You will guide staffing, quality initiatives, and patient experience, taking an active role in rounding, problem-solving, and coordinating with physicians and leaders across the