Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

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 Elkader Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital, which provides a vital lifesaving link to rural communities in Clayton County and surrounding areas through ambulance and emergency services. MercyOne is committed to providing quality, personalized and safe health care close to home.

The emergency department is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week with board certified physicians and advanced level practitioners who are well-trained to treat emergency needs. MercyOne Elkader Medical Center is certified as a Level IV Trauma Center by the Iowa Department of Public Health.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM).

The Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) at MercyOne, is a generalist prepared at the bachelor’s degree level within 6 years. The major thrust of the CNM role knows the patient, communication, and integration of care. The CNM has specialized knowledge in horizontal leadership is accountable for the management of care and the care environment. In addition to the generalist preparation in nursing with enhanced clinical skills, the CNM is primarily setting based and is responsible for the patients and staff. In his or her day-to-day practice, the CNM develops an overall view of patients, families, and caregivers, and establishes strong partnerships with them to deliver optimal care. The CNM has 24-hour accountability for the care provided by self and others to whom care is delegated.

Schedule

Days; Varies on hours

Essential Functions

• Performs or oversees the collection of a holistic assessment and the development and implementation of a plan of care in coordination with the admitting RN.
• Oversees the management of patient care:
• Assesses the patient population weekly.
• Participates with the multidisciplinary rounding team in planning delivery and evaluation of patient focused care.
• Trouble shoots complex problems in patient care, documents findings and progress in patient records.
• Oversees and controls supplies that directly impact patient care.
• Provides oversight to the Nursing Team, including Med/Surg/ER.
• Directs all patient care activities, policies, and procedures, and maintains regulatory preparedness and financial responsibility.
• Regularly participates in assigned committees and meetings, as designated by the DON.
• Assists and supports human resource functions for nursing staff including hiring and disciplinary action; maintains appropriate documentation.
• Assumes managerial duties for performance evaluations and maintains systems to provide regular feedback and evaluation for employees.
• Develops and maintains effective communication and collegiality both within the nursing department and throughout MercyOne.
• Responsible for creating, maintaining, and revising the nursing schedule.
• Serves as an active member of Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Team.
• Work on Med Surg floor if needed.
• Adept at utilizing traditional and developing methods of discovering, retrieving, and using information in nursing practice.
• Ensures effective communication and flow of information to all appropriate care providers by obtaining appropriate comprehensive patient/family story and transmitting that effectively to care providers.
• Utilizes information technology to obtain evidence-based practices and the latest research to provide current best practice information to care providers on the unit.
• Develops and utilizes tools available to effectively evaluate, summarize, and communicate patient’s progress toward outcomes to members of the healthcare team, patient, and family.
• Demonstrates leadership skills and is able to organize, manage, and evaluate function of a team.
• Skilled at delegation, supervision, and evaluation of care given.
• Able to advocate for professional standards of practice using organizational and political processes.
• Skilled in mentoring, coaching, and a role model of the profession.
• Creates opportunities to advocate for the role of the professional nurse as a key member of the interdisciplinary team
• Participates in continuing education for self and the development of colleagues and future generations.
• Maintains Employee Health records and updates staff employee health needs under the direction of a provider order.
• Direct oversight of the Infection Control Program
• Direct oversight of the Outpatient Nursing Program and the Outpatient Nursing Coordinator.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Must be a registered nurse and must hold an active license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa.
• Certification by a nationally recognized nursing organization is preferred and strongly encouraged.
• The registered nurse continuously seeks opportunities to enhance his or her own professional nursing practice. Membership in an appropriate professional nursing organization is recommended.
• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 5 years thereafter.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) will be required within 30 days of hire and every 2 years thereafter.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC required of the Leader in this role.
  
  

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.