Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
POSITION PURPOSE:
This position has primary responsibility for strategic direction; nursing care, acute, observation, SNF, respite care, pediatrics, monitored beds, pharmacy, social services, utilization review, discharge planning, employee health, infection control, risk management and continuous quality improvement. Manages and leads the coordination of programs and services designed to meet the needs of patients served. Works in collaboration with service line managers and directors throughout MercyOne Elkader to assure smooth care transitions. Adheres to MercyOne performance expectations and performs all defined job services and job responsibilities in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of MercyOne Elkader Medical Center.
Job Description Details:
Your best life. Our one purpose.
At MercyOne, we own our actions to achieve our larger goals. We invest in great people and ask that you make each experience your responsibility.
What we offer:
We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:
- Wellness programs
- Education reimbursement
- Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision.
- Paid time off.
- Long- and short-term leave
- Retirement planning
What you will do:
- Reflects the skills, knowledge and abilities that individuals use as they serve in the role of a leader. The following provides examples of specific behaviors that correspond with MercyOne and Trinity Health leadership.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service/care appropriate to the age of the patients served, in accordance with MercyOne standards.
- Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to:
- The Trinity Health Standards of Conduct.
- Organizational Integrity Program policies of Trinity Health and MercyOne, particularly those related to specific job duties.
- The systems in place to report Organizational Integrity issues and concerns.
- 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.
- Plans, develops, implements and controls the annual budget for assigned departments.
- Initiates and maintains the development and implementation of policies and procedures that govern the Department of Nursing Service activities.
- Develops and maintains clinical records and reports related to patient census and acuity and such other reports required to assure the quality of patient care and the best utilization of personnel.
- Reviews and monitors work schedules, work hours and duty assignments for all supervised personnel, effects changes as needed.
- Participates on hospital committees and serves as a consultant to other departments as requested. Co-leads Infection Control Committee with infection preventionist.
- Collaborates with physicians regarding the clinical aspects of care.
- Inspects all supervised department areas on a regular basis and initiates corrective action and follow-up.
- Maintains and directs a staff education program for orientation and skill training for personnel.
- Consults with pharmacists, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and medical staff concerning control and administration of medications and ensures that nursing personnel are made knowledgeable and kept current on medications in the formulary.
- Verifies nurses’ credentials and maintains a system which indicates qualifications, experience, and accomplishments of each member of the Nursing Department.
- Responsible for risk management for the organization, in conjunction with the President. Reviews and files variance reports, does follow-up as necessary and provides summary to the Safety Committee and/or PAC/Medical Staff each month or as requested.
- Does admission and concurrent in-house review for all patients.
- Develops and updates the orientation program for all levels of nursing.
- Coordinates Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and TNCC classes and recertification for staff whose position requires this certification.
- Assists in development of materials for patient education and secures approval from the medical staff for such materials.
- Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the MercyOne and Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
- Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, MercyOne and 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.
- Maintains confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, physicians, employees, and MercyOne business.
- Demonstrates general working knowledge of computers and department specific software.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
What we are looking for:
- Registered Nurse in state of Iowa
- Current BSN degree or actively enrolled in a BSN program.
- 5+ years nursing experience in a medical/surgical position or 3 years in a complex management position.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Must be able to function independently and in collaboration with other health care professionals.
- Must be willing to travel to MercyOne or Trinity meetings, as requested.
- Certified in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC within 6 months of hire.
MercyOne Eastern Iowa provides exceptional, personalized care to Dubuque, Dyersville, Elkader, Clinton and surrounding areas providing more than 300 licensed beds. MercyOne Eastern Iowa operates four medical centers in Dubuque, Elkader, Dyersville and Clinton. Our facility in Clinton has branches in DeWitt, Fulton and Morrison specializing in family medicine and Savanna Home Health & Hospice Care based in Illinois. Our facility in Elkader has family medicine clinics located in both Elkader, Iowa and Monona, Iowa.
With a history dating back more than 130 years, MercyOne Eastern Iowa has grown through expansions, acquisitions and consolidations to help provide exceptional, personalized care to our communities. Our four medical centers employ over 2,000 colleagues and medical staff improving access and creating an even higher level of care coordination to benefit patients and communities throughout the region.
Our Mission:
We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the gospel, as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
Our Core Values:
- Reverence
- Commitment to Those Who are Poor
- Safety
- Justice
- Stewardship
- Integrity
Our Vision:
- We will be the most trusted health partner for life.
Our Actions:
As a Trinity Health colleague, I will:
- Listen to understand.
- Learn continuously.
- Keep it simple.
- Create solutions.
- Deliver outstanding service.
- Own and speak up for safety
- Expect, embrace and initiate change.
- Demonstrate exceptional teamwork.
- Trust and assume good intentions.
- Hold myself and others accountable for results.
- Communicate directly with respect and honesty.
- Serve every person with empathy, dignity and compassion.
- Champion diversity, equity and inclusion.
Our Promise:
- We Listen.
- We Partner.
- We Make it Easy.
MercyOne Elkader Medical Center and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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.
