Nursing Operations Leader

MercyOne; Elkader (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Elkader Medical Center seeks a Patient Care Manager to lead the department, uphold clinical practice standards and drive continuous quality improvement. The role emphasizes budget management, staffing, and cross-department collaboration to ensure safe, compassionate patient care in a 25-bed critical access hospital serving rural Clayton County.

The position requires BSN (or progress toward), 5 years of nursing experience with 3 years in leadership, Iowa RN license (IL license if

Qualifications

• BSN or actively completing BSN within 3 years of offer.
• Minimum 5 years nursing experience; 3 years in leadership.
• Current Iowa RN license; IL license if working in IL.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Strong leadership, teambuilding and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and ensure clinical practice standards.
• Develop and monitor CQI and quality improvement plans.
• Manage budgeting and staffing within approved parameters.
• Collaborate with physicians, staff and community partners to ensure service excellence.
• Mentor staff and drive staff development and performance assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Quality Improvement

Staff Development

Communication

Education

BSN

5 years nursing experience

3 years leadership

Job description

MercyOne Elkader Medical Center seeks a Patient Care Manager to lead the department, uphold clinical practice standards and drive continuous quality improvement. The role emphasizes budget management, staffing, and cross-department collaboration to ensure safe, compassionate patient care in a 25-bed critical access hospital serving rural Clayton County.

The position requires BSN (or progress toward), 5 years of nursing experience with 3 years in leadership, Iowa RN license (IL license if