RN - Med/Surg Manager

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

Job summary

Trinity Health in Centerville, IA is seeking a Nursing Leader to coordinate nursing care across designated departments, partner with the Vice President of Patient Services, and guide policy implementation to improve patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes staff development, performance management, budget stewardship, regulatory readiness, and cross‑functional collaboration with providers to uphold MercyOne’s Core Values and deliver compassionate, high‑quality care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years leadership experience, or 5+ years leadership in the discipline, or a Master’s degree with no experience.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Experience in Medical/Surgical, Pediatrics, Geriatrics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Vice President of Patient Services and providers in formulating departmental goals and designing, implementing, directing, monitoring, and evaluating nursing care and delivery of services in designated departments.
• Coordinates activities intra-departmentally and inter-departmentally with other service areas of the organization.
• Manages personnel in the most effective and cost-efficient manner. Responsible for the recruitment, selection, transfer, training, scheduling and performance management.
• Is visible and actively participates in the development of staff.
• Provides regular education and in service to staff.
• Provides supervision of Diabetic Education, Patient Education/Transition Nurse and Staffing Coordinator.
• Supports, enforces and positively models the principles of MercyOne’s Core Values and Actions.
• Responsible for established departmental budgets to achieve stated goals.
• Plans, directs, and monitors quality management activities in assigned departments to identify, study and address nursing care challenges. Accountable for achievement of quality, service, people, finance and growth goals.
• Takes appropriate independent action, addresses issues proactively, engages in problem solving, generates new ideas and solutions, seeks out new responsibilities and acts on opportunities for self-development.
• Coordinates preparation efforts for regulatory surveys.
• Other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Vice President of Patient Services and providers in formulating departmental goals and designing, implementing, directing, monitoring, and evaluating nursing care and delivery of services in designated departments.
• Coordinates activities intra-departmentally and inter-departmentally with other service areas of the organization.
• Manages personnel in the most effective and cost-efficient manner. Responsible for the recruitment, selection, transfer, training, scheduling and performance management.
• Is visible and actively participates in the development of staff.
• Provides regular education and in service to staff.
• Provides supervision of Diabetic Education, Patient Education/Transition Nurse and Staffing Coordinator.
• Supports, enforces and positively models the principles of MercyOne’s Core Values and Actions.
• Responsible for established departmental budgets to achieve stated goals.
• Plans, directs, and monitors quality management activities in assigned departments to identify, study and address nursing care challenges. Accountable for achievement of quality, service, people, finance and growth goals.
• Takes appropriate independent action, addresses issues proactively, engages in problem solving, generates new ideas and solutions, seeks out new responsibilities and acts on opportunities for self-development.
• Coordinates preparation efforts for regulatory surveys.
• Other duties assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education – Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 3 years leadership experience OR minimum of 5 years leadership experience in the discipline OR Master’s Degree and no experience

Required Licensure and Certifications - BLS, ACLS

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

MEDICAL/SURGICAL, PEDIATRICS, GERIATRICS

PREFERRED Qualifications

PALS

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.