Engineering Structures Impact Factor Jobs in Clive Iowa

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

Step into a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment with our Neuro Trauma Acute Care Unit and help transform the future of neurological care!

As our primary stroke unit, proudly recognized with The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Thrombectomy‑Capable Stroke Center Certification, you’ll be part of a team delivering some of the most advanced stroke and neurology care in the region. From acute stroke interventions to complex surgical neurology cases, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, remote telemetry and a tight‑knit interdisciplinary team that thrives on collaboration and excellence.

You’ll also partner with MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care, central Iowa’s largest and longest‑running comprehensive neurology clinic. Their experts use the newest research, innovative technologies and active clinical trials to create individualized treatment plans for conditions affecting the brain, spine and nerves. With seamless collaboration across Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurosurgery, and Pediatric Neurology, our patients receive coordinated, world‑class care at every stage.

Our dedicated neuroscience nurse educators ensure every patient and family feels supported through one‑on‑one guidance and education. With MercyOne’ s leadership in stroke care and a mission‑driven focus on exceptional outcomes, you’ll be part of something truly impactful.

You will be energized by teamwork, innovation and making a real difference for patients, this is the place to grow your neurology career!

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. 

MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers. 

With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers. 

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse 

As a RN at MercyOne, you will provide 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. 

• Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort. 

• Practices safe patient handling techniques. 

• Continues to evaluate assigned patients and provides ongoing treatment. 

• Anticipates, identifies, and responds to educational and emotional needs of patients and families. 

• Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients. 

• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices). Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms whenever available to maximize patient safety. 

• Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury). 

Schedule: 

• 36 hours/week

• 3, 12-hour shifts

• Days, and Nights Available

Want to learn more about MercyOne Des Moines? Click here: Find a Location Des Moines, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Des Moines 

General Requirements: 

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

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

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certified within six (6) weeks of hire. 

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.

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

Step into a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment with our Neuro Trauma Acute Care Unit and help transform the future of neurological care!

As our primary stroke unit, proudly recognized with The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Thrombectomy‑Capable Stroke Center Certification, you’ll be part of a team delivering some of the most advanced stroke and neurology care in the region. From acute stroke interventions to complex surgical neurology cases, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, remote telemetry and a tight‑knit interdisciplinary team that thrives on collaboration and excellence.

You’ll also partner with MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care, central Iowa’s largest and longest‑running comprehensive neurology clinic. Their experts use the newest research, innovative technologies and active clinical trials to create individualized treatment plans for conditions affecting the brain, spine and nerves. With seamless collaboration across Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurosurgery, and Pediatric Neurology, our patients receive coordinated, world‑class care at every stage.

Our dedicated neuroscience nurse educators ensure every patient and family feels supported through one‑on‑one guidance and education. With MercyOne’ s leadership in stroke care and a mission‑driven focus on exceptional outcomes, you’ll be part of something truly impactful.

You will be energized by teamwork, innovation and making a real difference for patients, this is the place to grow your neurology career!

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. 

MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers. 

With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers. 

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse 

As a RN at MercyOne, you will provide 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. 

• Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort. 

• Practices safe patient handling techniques. 

• Continues to evaluate assigned patients and provides ongoing treatment. 

• Anticipates, identifies, and responds to educational and emotional needs of patients and families. 

• Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients. 

• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices). Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms whenever available to maximize patient safety. 

• Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury). 

Schedule: 

• 36 hours/week

• 3, 12-hour shifts

• Days, and Nights Available

Want to learn more about MercyOne Des Moines? Click here: Find a Location Des Moines, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Des Moines 

General Requirements: 

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

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

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certified within six (6) weeks of hire. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• Competitive *** NEW RN PAY RATES ***

• Supportive team culture with strong mentorship

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement

• A chance to truly make a difference—every shift, every patient

Full-Time | 36 hours/week
Shift: Multiple Shifts Available (Days, Mids, & Nights)
Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Are you ready to make a real impact in emergency care? Join a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and puts patients first.

As an Emergency Department RN, you’ll be at the heart of providing compassionate, high-quality nursing to patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors. You’ll work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team and play a vital role in patient advocacy, education, and care coordination.

• Deliver expert emergency nursing care using the full nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

• Support patients and families with empathy, education, and clear communication.

• Respond swiftly and calmly to emergent and critical situations.

• Triage patients efficiently and accurately.

• Document care thoroughly and thoughtfully.

• Serve as a mentor and preceptor for new team members and students.

• Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless, patient-centered care.

RN License: Current or compact state license (Iowa).

Experience: One year of RN experience preferred. New grads welcome if you’ve completed a senior preceptorship in our ED or have relevant emergency/EMS experience.

Certifications:

- Mandatory Reporter training (within 3 months of hire)

- BLS (within 6 weeks)

- ACLS (within 6 months)

- TNCC (within 1 year)

- PALS (within 3 months)

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.)  

• Competitive *** NEW RN PAY RATES ***

• Supportive team culture with strong mentorship

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement

• A chance to truly make a difference—every shift, every patient

Full-Time | 36 hours/week
Shift: Multiple Shifts Available (Days, Mids, & Nights)
Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Are you ready to make a real impact in emergency care? Join a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and puts patients first.

As an Emergency Department RN, you’ll be at the heart of providing compassionate, high-quality nursing to patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors. You’ll work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team and play a vital role in patient advocacy, education, and care coordination.

• Deliver expert emergency nursing care using the full nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

• Support patients and families with empathy, education, and clear communication.

• Respond swiftly and calmly to emergent and critical situations.

• Triage patients efficiently and accurately.

• Document care thoroughly and thoughtfully.

• Serve as a mentor and preceptor for new team members and students.

• Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless, patient-centered care.

RN License: Current or compact state license (Iowa).

Experience: One year of RN experience preferred. New grads welcome if you’ve completed a senior preceptorship in our ED or have relevant emergency/EMS experience.

Certifications:

- Mandatory Reporter training (within 3 months of hire)

- BLS (within 6 weeks)

- ACLS (within 6 months)

- TNCC (within 1 year)

- PALS (within 3 months)

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.)