Nurse Leader: Day Shift, Quality & Safety Impact

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Nursing Manager to guide clinical practice standards and department operations. You will lead a team to deliver high-quality patient care, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement while aligning with MercyOne’s mission and values.

The role emphasizes staff development, effective communication, and strategic leadership to support growth and excellence in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required, or pursuing with 3-year completion target.
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience, including 3 in leadership.
• Current Iowa RN license; ACLS/BLS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day department operations with clinical excellence.
• Foster culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop staff while managing budgets.
• Collaborate with physicians and leaders to align mission and goals.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff development

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BSN or pursuing

Job description

MercyOne in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Nursing Manager to guide clinical practice standards and department operations. You will lead a team to deliver high-quality patient care, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement while aligning with MercyOne’s mission and values.

The role emphasizes staff development, effective communication, and strategic leadership to support growth and excellence in service delivery.