Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Are you an experienced RN Manager of Medical Surgical unit looking for an exciting travel assignment? Join Trinity Health's FirstChoice Mobile Resource Pool as an Interim Leader and take your expertise on the road! FirstChoice Leaders fill vital interim leadership roles across our nationwide healthcare system, providing support where it's needed most.

LOCATION : MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa

WEEKS : 13 Weeks with option to extend

HOURS : 40 Hours

Pay: $3400.00 Gross weekly plus paid travel if live 60+ miles from facility.

What you will need:

• Current Registered Nurse License to practice in the State of Iowa

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of clinical experience.

• Minimum of 1 year of Med Surg RN Management experience.

• Bachelor degree in nursing required, or actively in pursuit of BSN degree.

• BLS Certification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

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

• Promotes best practice implementation on unit.

• Works independently with limited direction from the nurse executive using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards and professional judgment.

• Utilizes delegation skills effectively.

• Directs the recruitment and retention activities on the unit.

• Conducts the performance appraisal process.

• Directs health care members (i.e., registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians, etc.) in the delivery of safe and effective patient care.

• Operates unit within approved budget.

• Facilitates efficient operation of unit activities.

• Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for employees' files and patients' records.

• Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating the patient's care plan in coordination with the physician.

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

• Develops an annual operational plan (including scope of service) integrated with Mercy's strategic plan and related departments' operational plans in order to efficiently provide services.

• Develops, implements and periodically reviews all policies and procedures that guide and support the assigned services. These include, but are not limited to, Joint Commission requirements, federal and state regulations, regulatory standards, etc.

• Develops and maintains departmental staffing plan for all departments supervised, detailing appropriate employee classifications and qualifications consistent with the department's operational plan, projected volumes, patient/acuity and other relevant indicators. Participates in human resource planning providing recommendations for staffing, proactive recruitment and long-term needs. Assure compliance with staffing plan.

• Continuously assess and improves the department's performance based on, but not limited to, the department's quality plan monitors and customer/employee satisfaction data.

• Supervises assigned management staff. Provides necessary education, orientation and support to management team.

• Develops annual operating and capital budgets, monitors and analyzes performance and productivity and implements necessary corrective plans. Collaborates with other departments in budget preparation, determining capital priorities, monitoring and analyzing trends. Utilizes budget information in management decision-making.

• Provides for the means and methods to assure competent patient care to the patient population served by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, using demonstrated knowledge feedback and appropriately adapting procedures.

• Supports and abides by all Mercy policies, including safety policies and practices.

• Participates in national professional and related organizations to ensure current knowledge of operations.

• Maintains open and positive communication with staff, physicians, other hospital departments and others.

• Performs other responsibilities as requested by nurse executive.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran