RN Nurse Manager: Clinical Leader & Quality Advocate

Trinity Health Corp.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne in Des Moines, IA seeks an experienced nursing leader to guide day-to-day department operations and uphold top clinical practice standards. This leadership role blends clinical expertise with strategic direction to drive excellence in patient care and staff development.

The role emphasizes CQI, safety, and alignment with MercyOne’s Mission, Vision, and Values, while promoting collaboration with physicians, staff, and leaders across the organization.

Qualifications

• BSN required or actively pursuing with completion within 3 years.
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, including at least 3 years in nursing leadership.
• Current Iowa RN license; Illinois license 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 within the department through regular rounding with staff, providers, patients, and families.
• Provide accessible leadership—guidance, problem solving, and support for the care team.
• Stay current with emerging clinical trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Monitor staffing levels to balance exceptional care with financial responsibility.
• Ensure clinical operations reflect current coding, billing, and reimbursement expectations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive CQI plan.
• Promote a culture of patient safety and accountability.
• Champion MercyOne’s Mission, Vision, and Values through everyday actions.
• Collaborate with physicians, staff, volunteers, and leaders across the organization.
• Communicate effectively with the team—staff meetings and critical updates.
• Support organizational change with clarity and enthusiasm.
• Recruit, hire, and retain highly skilled team members.
• Ensure onboarding, training, and competency assessments.
• Provide performance feedback and staff development opportunities.
• Drive team engagement and positive workplace culture.
• Contribute to the department’s annual budget and resource management.
• Monitor expenditures and adjust staffing/resources as needed.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Nursing leadership

Staff development

Quality & Safety

Budgeting

Education

BSN

Nurse leadership certification

Tools

EMR systems

CQI tools

Job description

MercyOne in Des Moines, IA seeks an experienced nursing leader to guide day-to-day department operations and uphold top clinical practice standards. This leadership role blends clinical expertise with strategic direction to drive excellence in patient care and staff development.

The role emphasizes CQI, safety, and alignment with MercyOne’s Mission, Vision, and Values, while promoting collaboration with physicians, staff, and leaders across the organization.