Senior Nurse Leader – Ortho & Trauma Unit

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne in Des Moines, IA is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to plan and provide professional nursing services in accordance with licensure and standards. The role includes leadership of a small team, mentoring peers, and collaboration within a shared governance model.

Minimum qualifications include Iowa RN license, BLS/ACLS, and a BSN preferred. The position emphasizes mission-driven care, safety, and continuous learning across MercyOne Trinity Health.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• Current Iowa RN license required (IL license if working in IL).
• BLS and ACLS certification within stated timelines.
• BSN is preferred.
• Specialty practice certification is preferred.
• Willingness to operate in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and caring in professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services following standards of practice.
• Lead a small team and mentor other nurses when appropriate.
• Adhere to Trinity Health and MercyOne mission, values and policies.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Travel to MercyOne/Trinity Health sites as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Accredited nursing program graduate

BSN preferred

Current Iowa RN license

BLS

ACLS

Mandatory Reporter training

Specialty certification preferred

Job description

MercyOne in Des Moines, IA is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to plan and provide professional nursing services in accordance with licensure and standards. The role includes leadership of a small team, mentoring peers, and collaboration within a shared governance model.

Minimum qualifications include Iowa RN license, BLS/ACLS, and a BSN preferred. The position emphasizes mission-driven care, safety, and continuous learning across MercyOne Trinity Health.