Jobs in Johnston Iowa

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• 0-1 years of experience: $10,000
• 1-3 years of experience: $15,000
• 3+ years of experience: $20,000

POSITION PURPOSE

Provides and directs safe, effective, and culturally competent care for patients with acute medical and surgical conditions. Through evidence-based practice, utilizes critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate outcome-based care. The Acute Care RN manages a diverse patient population with varying levels of acuity, including post-operative, medical, telemetry, and neurologic patients. Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and other nursing team members. Facilitates communication with physicians, patients and families, and interdisciplinary team members. Adheres to MercyOne’s performance expectations and upholds the Mission, Vision, and Values of MercyOne.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Conducts an initial assessment to gather data.

• Makes an initial assessment of new admissions within 30 minutes of the patient’s arrival to the unit.
• Completes all areas of the admission assessment database within 24 hours of admission.

2. Identifies patient problems and develops them into an outcome/goal-based plan of care.

• Initiates the patient problem list and incorporates relevant medical history into the plan of care.
• Analyzes and interprets the assessment data to identify desired patient outcomes/goals.
• Determines nursing interventions to achieve those outcomes/goals.
• Prioritizes patient care needs/ activities.
• Identifies and makes appropriate referrals (i.e., Patient/Family Services, Nutritional Services, Spiritual Care, Diabetic Educator, etc.), and education needs.
• Collaborates with other health care disciplines to plan interventions/ patient outcomes/goals.

3. Implements the outcome/goal- based plan of care.

• Assigns and coordinates patient care incorporating patient acuity and the skills, knowledge and abilities of the team members.
• Organizes and prioritizes care for the patients within the team.
• Delegates tasks appropriately to other team members.
• Implements the plan of care including procedures, treatments, physicians orders, nursing orders, education plan and medications.
• Coordinates implementation of plan of care with the Case Manager, Social Worker and other health care disciplines.
• Assists to decrease the patient’s length of stay by helping the patient and family identify and secure appropriate services to satisfy health-related needs upon discharge.
• Uses nursing judgment to determine the appropriate frequency and components of reassessment.
• Reassesses at regular intervals to determine patient response(s) to interventions (minimum RN reassessment every 24 hours).
• Focuses ongoing reassessment on actual and potential problems/needs of the patient including education and discharge needs.
• Participates in develop discharge plan.
• Documents discharge instructions for patient and/or significant other and/or other care provider. 

4. Evaluates patient progress and revises the outcome/goal-based plan as needed.

• Evaluates patient response(s) to interventions.
• Review/modifies/revises the outcome-based plan of care based on ongoing reassessments.
• Updates the problem list and outcomes/goals.

5. Communicates relevant clinical information to the team to optimize patient outcomes/goals.

• Communicates relevant clinical information to physicians regarding the patient’s condition.
• Reports progress toward outcomes/goals and/or changes in condition to other health team members.
• Maintains ongoing communication with interdisciplinary team members throughout the shift, at shift change, and transfer of care.
• Communicates with other team leaders and members throughout the shift to reassess and prioritize the needs of the unit.
• Documents completely, comprehensively and legibly and in accordance with policy.

6. Demonstrates clinical competence.

• Utilizes Patient Care Policies and Procedure as references to guide nursing practice.
• Assures medication safety by following the “5 Rights” of medication administration.
• Prioritizes and implements intervention according to patient assessment.
• Demonstrates competency in computer systems and applications required for role.
• Receives, transcribes and processes and implements physician orders per policy including dating, timing and verifying accuracy.
• Maintains communication with the manager/house supervisor and staffing office regarding admissions, unit needs, acuity numbers and significant events.
• Completes assigned shift duties and assures resolution of discrepancies.

7. Manages telemetry and cardiac monitoring when applicable.

• Demonstrates clinical competency and technical knowledge in cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to cardiac arrhythmias and other changes in patient condition.
• Must be capable of managing multiple patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring.
• Provides appropriate interventions for patients experiencing cardiac events or changes in rhythm.
• May be required to assist with data collection and quality improvement initiatives.
• Must be willing to serve as a resource to other hospital services (nursing, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, respiratory, etc.).
• May be asked to participate in unit-based committees and provide education to nursing staff as requested.

8. Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.

9. Collects, analyzes, interprets and applies age-specific data.

• Performs tasks/procedures, uses equipment in an age-appropriate manner.
• Communicates and works with others in an age-appropriate manner.

10. Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.

• Attends required safety programs.
• Appropriately and consistently uses the personal protective equipment required of the job.
• Knows and can demonstrate departmental emergency procedures for fire, disaster and other emergency situations.
• Reports and removes unsafe equipment/furniture.
• Asks for assistance when needed to assure safety for all involved.
• Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits.

11. 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 policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Mission Statement:  We, MercyOne Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Core Values:

• Reverence:  We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person.
• Commitment to Those who are Poor:  We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable.
• Safety: We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
• Justice:  We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.
• Stewardship:  We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care.
• Integrity: We are faithful to those we say we are.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in nursing required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license, (current Illinois (IL) license if working in IL) required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required. 
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required only if the unit has telemetry monitoring capabilities. 
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire. 
• High language, intermediate to high math, high critical thinking ability.  Basic computer skills required. 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Performs duties that may involve exposure to hazardou

• 0-1 years of experience: $10,000

• 1-3 years of experience: $15,000

• 3+ years of experience: $20,000

5 South is a 40-bed, fast-paced, team-oriented, medical-surgical unit caring for acutely ill adults specializing in urology, nephrology, trauma, and colorectal surgery and general body systems. Our many specialties and diverse patient population will provide daily challenges and vast opportunities to develop a wide breadth of nursing knowledge and hone the valuable nursing skills so important in nursing development in future applications across all specialties. We partner with our Virtual Nurse partners to provide collaborative patient care utilizing virtual and bedside nursing.

POSITION PURPOSE 

The dedicated Charge Nurse is a registered nurse responsible for providing shift-to-shift leadership for the practice and delivery of safe, effective, efficient, ethical, and culturally competent care to the unit patient population. This pivotal role bridges direct patient care with administrative responsibilities, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective leadership, resource allocation, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The Charge Nurse ensures adherence to established policies, promotes a collaborative work environment, and supports staff development while maintaining patient safety and satisfaction. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Develops and maintains departmental daily staffing plan detailing appropriate employee classifications and qualifications consistent with the department's operational plan, projected volumes, patient/acuity and other relevant indicators. Assures compliance with staffing plan.  

Oversees daily operations, staff management, and coordination of interdepartmental activities within the unit or department during the assigned shift. 

Responsible for resolving clinical issues, and serving as a liaison between nurses, physicians, and administrative teams. 

Provides orientation/education for staff and students to ensure assigned patients have a positive care experience. 

Leads staff in the delivery of safe and effective patient care.  

Delivers nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in collaboration with the physician. 

Provides input on staff interviewing and hiring decisions as delegated by the unit leader.  

Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patient records.  

Ensures compliance with all policies and procedures governing assigned services, including Joint Commission standards, safety protocols, and applicable federal, state, and regulatory requirements. 

Serves as a resource, mentor, and role model in delivering patient care using a team approach. 

Facilitates communication between patient/family, physicians and other caregivers to achieve consensus for the plan of care. Consults with the Ethics Committee as appropriate. 

Leads and promotes evidence-based practice and research among unit leaders and staff. 

Leads quality improvement activities including performance improvement processes to facilitate clinical practice changes.  

Conduct follow-up on incident reports as directed by the Unit leader and participate in ongoing audits of nursing-sensitive indicators to ensure regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, chart reviews, patient safety audits, shift-based crash cart checks, and other quality assurance activities as identified by the facility. 

Functions independently with minimal supervision from Nursing Leadership, guided by the Nurse Practice Act, MercyOne Central IA Market and Trinity Health policies, established nursing standards, and sound professional judgment. 

Plans unit and nursing resource utilization based on established admission, discharge and transfer criteria, initiating appropriate intervention and collaboration to optimize patient care and unit/department operations.  

Serves as a group leader and fulfills an assistant supervisory or lead role, providing guidance and support to team members. Additionally, it contributes to Human Resources functions by offering input and recommendations on personnel matters. 

Identifies and communicates staff needs to the unit leader. 

Serves as a resource or “Super User” for documentation in the electronic medical record. 

Leads or participates in interdisciplinary patient rounds and care conferences, management rounding to patients and staff, and Rounding to Influence (Safety First). 

Reviews and codes as indicated for shift needs in timekeeping system. 

Collaborate with Unit leader to balance schedule after closure of self-scheduling time-period and prior to completion of schedule. 

Leads or delegates daily huddles and maintains huddle boards in collaboration and direction from Unit leader.  

Assists nursing and interdisciplinary team in patient/family education and discharge planning. 

Mission Statement:  We, MercyOne Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. 

Core Values: 

• Reverence:  We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person. 

• Commitment to Those who are Poor:  We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable. 

• Safety: We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.  

• Justice:  We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth. 

• Stewardship:  We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care. 

• Integrity: We are faithful to those we say we are. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Possession of a current or compact state license as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.   

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.  

12 months of RN experience required.  24 months preferred. 

Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire. 

Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.  Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. 

Unit specific credentialing and education active and in good standing. 

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

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care. 

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.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provides individualized, high-quality nursing care to patients of all ages. Uses a team approach to delegate and coordinate patient care at admission, transfer, and discharge. Independently delivers nursing care using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards, ethical principles, and professional judgment. Works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. Job duties may vary by shift or may be unit-specific.

· Possession of a current or compact state license as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.

· Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. The acceptable credentialing body is the American Heart Association.

· Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to populations served within three (3) months of hire.

· Ability to read, write and speak English language.

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.

POSITION PURPOSE 

The Nurse Leader (NL) 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 focus; Multiple departments/specialties or division; May provide leadership & direction through managers or senior managers; Responsible for directing & coordinating / affecting large complex processes with strong dependencies & broad resources; Accountable for the performance, regulatory readiness & results of large, strategic/diverse disciplines cross-functional teams or departments /areas / clinics over a large functional domain or multiple domains in a large geography; Accountable for ensuring organizational mission, values & goals are being carried out within a matrixed organization.  

Single ministry-level nursing function or discipline; Provides decision support, operations & / or optimization leadership focus; Influences / shapes strategy to address internal or external business & regulatory issues; Engages in enterprise level strategy alignment; Proactively identifies, defines & solves complex problems that impact the management & direction of the business; Leads multidisciplinary projects or initiatives; Manages large diverse teams of senior professionals. 

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 

• Advanced degree is required: e.g. MSN (Master of Science in Nursing), MHA (Master of Health Administration), or MBA (Master of Business Administration), with at least one degree, either undergraduate or graduate, in nursing.  

• Current Iowa RN license, (MercyOne Genesis - current Registered Nurse (RN) license in either Iowa or Illinois is required at the time of hire. A secondary RN license for the other state must be obtained within 12 months of the hire date.)  

GENERAL SUMMARY: Provides perioperative patient care, specifically in the intraoperative phase, in both the scrub and circulating roles according to established guidelines.  Serves the population from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. This position requires call, weekends, nights and Holidays as scheduled.        ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Scrubs and circulates on cases independently, with minimal direction. - Prepares for surgical cases in an efficient manner, anticipating needs of patient, surgeon, anesthesia and other O.R. team members. - Provides a safe environment for patient and staff by implementing standards of aseptic technique and by controlling the physical and psychological aspects of that environment. - Collects and analyzes data and assesses patient in developing nursing diagnosis. - Communicates effectively with the patient, staff, physicians, and families. - Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up and function. - Initiates and directs room clean up and turnover.   MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: - Participates in orientation and training of new personnel. - Assists in maintenance of physician's preference cards and other O.R. resource material. - Utilizes computer in surgical documentation, disposition of specimens and obtaining pertinent information. - Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities as appropriate. - Attends department meetings and inservices.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Possession of a current or compact state license as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
• Operating Room experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.
• Ability to read, write and speak English language.

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.

Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity | Impact-Driven Role

The Manager plays a key leadership role within MercyOne, guiding day‑to‑day departmental operations and upholding the highest clinical practice standards. This leader fosters a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement while ensuring high-quality patient care and an exceptional experience for patients, families, providers, and staff.

This role combines clinical expertise with strategic leadership—helping shape the department's future, support staff growth, champion safety and quality, and ensure alignment with MercyOne’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

• Oversee and support the clinical practice standards within the department.

• Ensure safe, high-quality, and effective delivery of clinical services.

• Maintain strong visibility within the department through regular rounding with staff, providers, patients, and families.

• Provide accessible leadership—offering 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 Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) plan.

• Respond promptly to patient concerns, incident reports, and safety events.

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accrediting, and licensing requirements.

• Proactively identify and correct unsafe conditions.

• Promote a culture of patient safety and accountability.

• Champion MercyOne’s Mission, Vision, and Values through everyday actions and decisions.

• Collaborate with physicians, staff, volunteers, and leaders across the organization.

• Communicate effectively with the team—holding consistent staff meetings and sharing critical updates.

• Support organizational change by educating and encouraging staff with clarity and enthusiasm.

• Manage stress constructively and help team members navigate challenges.

• Recruit, hire, and retain highly skilled team members.

• Ensure thorough onboarding, training, and competency assessments.

• Provide consistent, honest, and constructive performance feedback.

• Support staff development and educational opportunities.

• Drive team engagement, celebrate success, and cultivate a positive workplace culture.

• Maintain an acceptable turnover rate through strong leadership and support.

• Contribute to the development and management of the department’s annual budget.

• Monitor expenditures and adjust staffing and resources based on workload.

• Ensure efficient use of personnel, materials, equipment, and time.

• Follow and promote all safety, infection control, and colleague health procedures.

• Use required personal protective equipment consistently.

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of department emergency procedures.

• Report and remove unsafe equipment and conditions.

• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment for all.

• A collaborative leader with strong clinical judgment.

• A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic care environment.

• A communicator who inspires trust, engagement, and teamwork.

• An advocate for patient-centered care and continuous improvement.

• A values-driven healthcare professional dedicated to MercyOne’s mission.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required, or actively pursuing a BSN with completion expected within 3 years of hire.

• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, including at least 3 years in nursing leadership.

• Current Iowa RN license required; Illinois RN license required if practicing in Illinois.

• Current certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

  • Mandatory Reporter

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.

MercyOne Central Iowa operates four not-for-profit Catholic medical centers in Des Moines West Des Moines Newton and Centerville and two specialty hospitals – MercyOne Children’s Hospital in Des Moines and MercyOne Rehabilitation Hospital in Clive (965 beds total) – along with more than 20 additional facilities that house more than 50 primary care pediatric internal medicine and specialty clinics. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893 MercyOne Central Iowa has the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and is also one of the largest employers in the state with more than 7000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1000 physicians and allied health associates. MercyOne Central Iowa is a member of MercyOne which was founded in 1998 through a collaboration between CommonSpirit Health and Trinity Health – two of the country’s foremost not-for-profit Catholic health organizations. MercyOne has more than 20000 colleagues in Iowa and surrounding states.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: 

program supporting any child care, pet care, or adult dependent needs 
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family 
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance 
Flexible spending accounts 
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft  
Adoption Assistance 
Paid Time Off (PTO)  
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development 
Matching Retirement Programs 
Wellness Program 

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.

Employment Type:

• Full Time - 36 hours per week

Shift Schedule:

• Day Shift (7 AM - 7 PM)

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provides professional emergency nursing care for acutely ill and injured patients incorporating the nursing process of all age groups including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Provides patient and family education. Serves as a patient advocate and liaison with other health care providers. Serves as a preceptor for new employees and students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Applies professional emergency nursing skills in the care and treatment of acutely ill and injured patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

• Promotes patient-centered care through:

• Respect of the patient’s values, preferences, and expressed needs

• Coordination and integration of care

• Information, communication, and education

• Physical comfort

• Emotional support and alleviation of fear and anxiety

• Involvement of family and friends

• Transition and continuity

• Collaborates with the patient, significant others, and ancillary departments to create a multidisciplinary healthcare team whose goal is to provide care that is continuous and well-coordinated.

• Provides for actual and anticipated education needs and includes education to meet these needs in the plan of care.

• Communicates proactively to the healthcare team the plan of care, changes in the patient’s condition, the patient’s progress, the discharge plan, and other relevant information.

• Must quickly, efficiently, and calmly respond to emergent and critical situations.

• Manages the complex care of critically ill and injured patients.

• Triages patients quickly and efficiently per the Emergency Department’s policies specific to Triage.

• Documents a comprehensive patient record that is organized and complete, reflecting all aspects of nursing care provided.

• Anticipates patient’s needs and assists the provider during the examination and procedures.

• Provides psychological support based on assessed need.

• Utilizes multiple teaching methods. Discharge instructions are reviewed and understanding acknowledged by the patient/family.

• Assess community resources as indicated.

• Supervises Emergency Department Technicians.

• Serves as a preceptor for students and employees (i.e. EMS, nursing, new employees).

• Works independently using the Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies, and professional judgment. Makes recommendations to improve the Emergency Department’s Standards of Care.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.

• One year of RN experience preferred OR new graduate if the candidate has completed senior nursing preceptorship at Mercy Emergency or previous experience as an emergency department technician or experience in a pre-hospital environment.

• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within 3 months of hire.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified within six (6) weeks of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support.

• Completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire.

• Completion of TNCC within 1 year of hire

• Completion of PALS within 3 months of hire

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.

Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity | Impact-Driven Role

The Manager plays a key leadership role within MercyOne, guiding day‑to‑day departmental operations and upholding the highest clinical practice standards. This leader fosters a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement while ensuring high-quality patient care and an exceptional experience for patients, families, providers, and staff.

This role combines clinical expertise with strategic leadership—helping shape the department's future, support staff growth, champion safety and quality, and ensure alignment with MercyOne’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

• Oversee and support the clinical practice standards within the department.

• Ensure safe, high-quality, and effective delivery of clinical services.

• Maintain strong visibility within the department through regular rounding with staff, providers, patients, and families.

• Provide accessible leadership—offering 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 Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) plan.

• Respond promptly to patient concerns, incident reports, and safety events.

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accrediting, and licensing requirements.

• Proactively identify and correct unsafe conditions.

• Promote a culture of patient safety and accountability.

• Champion MercyOne’s Mission, Vision, and Values through everyday actions and decisions.

• Collaborate with physicians, staff, volunteers, and leaders across the organization.

• Communicate effectively with the team—holding consistent staff meetings and sharing critical updates.

• Support organizational change by educating and encouraging staff with clarity and enthusiasm.

• Manage stress constructively and help team members navigate challenges.

• Recruit, hire, and retain highly skilled team members.

• Ensure thorough onboarding, training, and competency assessments.

• Provide consistent, honest, and constructive performance feedback.

• Support staff development and educational opportunities.

• Drive team engagement, celebrate success, and cultivate a positive workplace culture.

• Maintain an acceptable turnover rate through strong leadership and support.

• Contribute to the development and management of the department’s annual budget.

• Monitor expenditures and adjust staffing and resources based on workload.

• Ensure efficient use of personnel, materials, equipment, and time.

• Follow and promote all safety, infection control, and colleague health procedures.

• Use required personal protective equipment consistently.

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of department emergency procedures.

• Report and remove unsafe equipment and conditions.

• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment for all.

• A collaborative leader with strong clinical judgment.

• A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic care environment.

• A communicator who inspires trust, engagement, and teamwork.

• An advocate for patient-centered care and continuous improvement.

• A values-driven healthcare professional dedicated to MercyOne’s mission.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required, or actively pursuing a BSN with completion expected within 3 years of hire.

• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, including at least 3 years in nursing leadership.

• Current Iowa RN license required; Illinois RN license required if practicing in Illinois.

• Current certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

  • Mandatory Reporter

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.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

A. Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Current/valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required if applicable.

· Successfully completed Medication Aide 40-hour course or current/valid Medication Aide certification by state agency required if applicable.

· May require specialized training such as Non-Certified Radiologic Technician (NCT).

· Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.

· Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within three (3) months of hire.

B. Experience (required and preferred):

· 2 years Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Key Responsibilities

· Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.

· Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.

· Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.

· May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.

· Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.

· May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG’s.

· Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.

· Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.

· Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms

stocked, clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.

· Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.

· Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).

· Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.

· Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.

· Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, MA Lead or as requested by healthcare provider(s).

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.