MercyOne
Director of Nursing - Nursing - Full Time
MercyOne, New Hampton, Iowa, United States, 50659
Employment Type:Full time
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Description:
Job SummaryThe Director of Nursing holds primary accountability for the quality of nursing care and related patient care services. Provides the clinical and administrative leadership and direction for the patient care services and facilitates the development, implementation, and evaluation of these services. Provides leadership using Process Excellence methodologies through collaborations with primary customer groups.
Position Purpose
The Director of Nursing holds primary accountability for the quality of nursing care and related patient care services. Provides the clinical and administrative leadership and direction for the patient care services and facilitates the development, implementation, and evaluation of these services. Provides leadership using Process Excellence methodologies through collaborations with primary customer groups.
What You Will Do
Collaborates with leaders of MercyOne Medical Center – New Hampton Board of Trustees, network, management, medical staff, and clinical staff in the hospital-wide decision-making structures and processes including developing, implementing, and reviewing the hospital’s mission, strategic plans, budgets, resource allocations, operating plans, policies, quality assessment and improvement activities and the hospital plan for patient care.
Develops, implements, and periodically reviews department/organization policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services complying with federal and state regulations. Maintains current knowledge base of trends, policies, regulatory standards, and legislation and advises administration when pertinent.
Develops, implements, and evaluates programs to promote the recruitment, retention, development, and continuing education and advancement goals of nursing and patient care providers.
Serves as the local Nurse Executive working closely with MercyOne, Trinity and MercyOne affiliates. Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates care delivery within nursing and related patient care department, including establishing guidelines for the delivery of care to include standards of nursing practice, standards of patient care, nursing policies and procedures and nurse staffing plans.
Defines and maintains the quality standard of nursing practice and care within the hospital and clinics.
Investigates new nursing techniques, practices, equipment and products through educational seminars, continuing education and periodicals.
Routinely attends and actively participates in the MercyOne Nursing Affinity Groups and Patient Care Team; supports and implements sharing of best practices and system wide initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an approved school of nursing required.
Current licensure or evidence of application for licensure as a professional registered nurse in the State of Iowa.
BS/BSN required or willing to obtain within 5 years.
A minimum of five years clinical nursing practice, two years of experience as a clinical nurse manager, nursing supervisor or similar nursing administration experience is required.
Progressive clinical and administrative experiences which demonstrate success in nursing.
Excellent communication skills, including public speaking skills and written skills.
Employment experience demonstrating a strong work ethic.
Advanced skills in clinical nursing practice and nursing administration.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
Education Assistance offered.
Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater.
Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials.
Generous paid time off program.
Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1.
Ministry/Facility Information:MercyOne North Iowa
Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties. MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000. With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region. MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.
Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
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Shift:
Description:
Job SummaryThe Director of Nursing holds primary accountability for the quality of nursing care and related patient care services. Provides the clinical and administrative leadership and direction for the patient care services and facilitates the development, implementation, and evaluation of these services. Provides leadership using Process Excellence methodologies through collaborations with primary customer groups.
Position Purpose
The Director of Nursing holds primary accountability for the quality of nursing care and related patient care services. Provides the clinical and administrative leadership and direction for the patient care services and facilitates the development, implementation, and evaluation of these services. Provides leadership using Process Excellence methodologies through collaborations with primary customer groups.
What You Will Do
Collaborates with leaders of MercyOne Medical Center – New Hampton Board of Trustees, network, management, medical staff, and clinical staff in the hospital-wide decision-making structures and processes including developing, implementing, and reviewing the hospital’s mission, strategic plans, budgets, resource allocations, operating plans, policies, quality assessment and improvement activities and the hospital plan for patient care.
Develops, implements, and periodically reviews department/organization policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services complying with federal and state regulations. Maintains current knowledge base of trends, policies, regulatory standards, and legislation and advises administration when pertinent.
Develops, implements, and evaluates programs to promote the recruitment, retention, development, and continuing education and advancement goals of nursing and patient care providers.
Serves as the local Nurse Executive working closely with MercyOne, Trinity and MercyOne affiliates. Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates care delivery within nursing and related patient care department, including establishing guidelines for the delivery of care to include standards of nursing practice, standards of patient care, nursing policies and procedures and nurse staffing plans.
Defines and maintains the quality standard of nursing practice and care within the hospital and clinics.
Investigates new nursing techniques, practices, equipment and products through educational seminars, continuing education and periodicals.
Routinely attends and actively participates in the MercyOne Nursing Affinity Groups and Patient Care Team; supports and implements sharing of best practices and system wide initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an approved school of nursing required.
Current licensure or evidence of application for licensure as a professional registered nurse in the State of Iowa.
BS/BSN required or willing to obtain within 5 years.
A minimum of five years clinical nursing practice, two years of experience as a clinical nurse manager, nursing supervisor or similar nursing administration experience is required.
Progressive clinical and administrative experiences which demonstrate success in nursing.
Excellent communication skills, including public speaking skills and written skills.
Employment experience demonstrating a strong work ethic.
Advanced skills in clinical nursing practice and nursing administration.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
Education Assistance offered.
Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater.
Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials.
Generous paid time off program.
Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1.
Ministry/Facility Information:MercyOne North Iowa
Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties. MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000. With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region. MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.
Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
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