Nurse Manager Medical Unit

MercyOne; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Dubuque is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Medical Unit. The role leads nursing operations, staffing, and patient care delivery within a Magnet-designated hospital.

The Nurse Leader ensures compliance with standards, directs performance improvement, and mentors staff to uphold MercyOne's mission and patient-centered care. This is a day-shift, full-time position based in Dubuque, IA.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and bachelor’s degree is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license and at least two (2) years of relevant clinical nursing experience is required.
• Relevant supervisory experience is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within three (3) months of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter for both Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training is required within six (6) months of hire.
• Specialty practice certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and accountability for staff, resources and patient care outcomes.
• Directs department operations and ensures regulatory compliance and quality standards.
• Leads hiring, training, performance management and staff development.
• Collaborates with Nursing Operations Managers to align plans with clinical objectives and patient care needs.
• Fosters a culture of safety, teamwork, and patient-centered care.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Supervisory experience

BLS certification

Mandatory Reporter training

Specialty certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Iowa RN license

Master's degree

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and Level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home.
In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet hospital four consecutive times – the nation’s most prestigious award for nursing excellence. Join the MercyOne Dubuque team as the Nurse Manager of our Medical Unit!

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday
• Day shift hours

POSITION PURPOSE

The Nurse Leader is a licensed registered nurse (RN) accountable for leading, managing & advancing people, processes & / or programs that support direct or indirect patient care. The NL promotes & advocates for patients, nurses / colleagues & the practice of nursing as defined by clinical area(s) of expertise & assignment.

FUNCTIONAL ROLE

Provides operations & / or optimization leadership to professional & / or frontline staff, supervisors & / or managers; Retains accountability for staff coordination, training, hiring, performance, regulatory compliance & results of assigned department(s); Develops departmental plans, including organizational priorities; Controls resources, effectiveness & policy formation in area of responsibility; Collaborates with larger teams of health professionals to plan for long‑term patient care needs.

• Operations-focus : Directly manages department(s) / service line; Decisions are guided by resource availability as informed by operational need, functional objectives & clinical drivers of department; Responsible for driving outcomes through the daily management of resources; Primarily patient facing

• Optimization-focus (advance, improve, enhance, leverage) : Manages indirect or patient care department / program; Priorities are guided by the operational & clinical needs of patient care areas; Develops plans in concert with Nursing Operations Managers in support of the department functional objectives & clinical drivers where support is assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health and MercyOne Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions .

• Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.

• Professional Nursing Practice: Acts independently & appropriately within license, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area. Supports safety by adhering to standards & acting as a champion role model. Accountable for personal learning & development by participating in knowledge, skill & competency enhancing activities.

• Professional Nursing Process: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates (document, teach, coordinate, advocate) standard elements of professional practice: Assess, Diagnose, Outcomes Identification / Solutions, Plan, Implement, Evaluate (ANA); Participates in the development of clinical standards that are collaborative, collegial & supported by current & relevant evidence‑based practices, science, trends & data (clinical & administrative) & patient care (AONL).

• Professional Leadership Practice: Inspires team to embrace the organization’s Mission, Values & Vision; Cultivates excellence by supporting growth & development of team; Advocates for continuous development with focus on mentoring & succession planning; Engages & fosters transpersonal teaching & learning in the context of the caring relationship; Embraces & encourages humanistic‑altruistic values & behaviors; Advances nurses & others in the provision of quality‑focused, patient‑centered & relationship‑based healthcare; Utilizes transformational leadership principles (Magnet); Leads team effectively through change, recognizing reach beyond nursing to include broader healthcare implications; Embraces ideas & cultural differences while managing complex or competing priorities; Enhances a culturally proficient work team through respect, dialogue & inclusion.

• Professional Leadership Process: Provides leadership & retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes; Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices; Empowers staff to creatively problem‑solve through the caring process (Caritas); Enhances an environment that prioritizes patient & colleague safety utilizing established & evidence‑based practices, tools, methodologies; Drives effective patient, process, performance & stewardship / financial outcomes as measured by established metrics & trended data; Exhibits agility & willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities.

• Environment of Care: Facilitates a healing environment, reverentially encouraging and supporting basic needs as sacred acts, sustaining human dignity; Practices in an environmentally safe, professional manner; Values & advocates for the patient’s cultural beliefs & faith; Monitors & initiates corrections or evidence‑based practices; Promotes optimum physical & psychological behaviors; Influences effective, judicious & financially responsible use of resources (people, equipment, supplies, materials).

• Colleague Experience & Well‑being: Fosters a continuous learning & development environment; stimulates & adopts innovative practices; Cultivates caring by encouraging a work environment that is respectful of colleague well‑being; Understands & embraces change through the active encouragement of innovation & provisioning teams with tools & resources necessary for successful transformation; Leads others through change process.

• Compassion & Communication: Incorporates colleague well‑being dimensions throughout the colleague experience as an essential component of leading nursing practices; Actively participates in building community by fostering trusting relationships; Visible and accessible to the team; Facilitates development of interpersonal relationships & use of effective & respectful written, verbal & nonverbal communications; Demonstrates authentic listening by forgiving & accepting positive & negative feelings; Encourages & models communication that respects diversity & divergent opinions; Employs communication strategies that shows the value of patient & family participation in care.

• Maintains a Working Knowledge of applicable federal, state & local laws / regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices.

• Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.

• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other Trinity Health and MercyOne policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and bachelor’s degree is required .

• Master’s degree is preferred.

• Current Iowa RN license and at least two ( 2 ) years o f relevant clinical nursing experience is required .

• Relevant supervisory experience is preferred.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within three (3) months of hire.

• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter for both Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training is required within six (6) months of hire.

• Specialty practice certification is preferred.

• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health and MercyOne .

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy c ompetitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Dubuque

Dubuque, located right on the Mississippi river, is known for its historic charm and has a cost of living approximately 12% below the U.S. average. The Dubuque Community School District is highly regarded, and the city offers private schools plus colleges like Loras College and Clarke University. Families enjoy cultural attractions such as the National Mississippi River Museum, arts festivals and an abundance of parks and trails.

As the region’s leading hospital, MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center offers the only Level II NICU and the most comprehensive cardiology center in the tri‑state area. It holds Magnet designation (fifth consecutive cycle), CMS 5‑star quality rating and national recognition including Fortune/IBM Watson’s 100 Top Hospitals. It’s a Wellmark Blue Distinction Center+ for maternity and earns American Heart Association awards — Stroke Gold Plus, Mission: Lifeline NSTEMI and STEMI Gold. It recently celebrated 100 years of American Heart Association membership.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.