Employment Type:Full timeShift:12 Hour 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 Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, home health care, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care, and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home.

In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet® hospital four consecutive times - the nation's most prestigious award for nursing excellence.

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The dedicated Charge Nurse is a registered nurse responsible for providing shift-to-shift leadership for the practice and delivery of safe, effective, efficient, ethical, and culturally competent care to the unit patient population. This pivotal role bridges direct patient care with administrative responsibilities, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective leadership, resource allocation, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The Charge Nurse ensures adherence to established policies, promotes a collaborative work environment, and supports staff development while maintaining patient safety and satisfaction.

Essential Functions: 

Develops and maintains departmental daily staffing plan detailing appropriate employee classifications and qualifications consistent with the department's operational plan, projected volumes, patient/acuity and other relevant indicators. Assures compliance with staffing plan.Oversees daily operations, staff management, and coordination of interdepartmental activities within the unit or department during the assigned shift.Responsible for resolving clinical issues, and serving as a liaison between nurses, physicians, and administrative teams.Provides orientation/education for staff and students to ensure assigned patients have a positive care experience.Leads staff in the delivery of safe and effective patient care.Delivers nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in collaboration with the physician.Provides input on staff interviewing and hiring decisions as delegated by the unit leader.Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patient records.Ensures compliance with all policies and procedures governing assigned services, including Joint Commission standards, safety protocols, and applicable federal, state, and regulatory requirements.Serves as a resource, mentor, and role model in delivering patient care using a team approach.Facilitates communication between patient/family, physicians and other caregivers to achieve consensus for the plan of care. Consults with the Ethics Committee as appropriate.Leads and promotes evidence-based practice and research among unit leaders and staff.Leads quality improvement activities including performance improvement processes to facilitate clinical practice changes.Conduct follow-up on incident reports as directed by the Unit leader and participate in ongoing audits of nursing-sensitive indicators to ensure regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, chart reviews, patient safety audits, shift-based crash cart checks, and other quality assurance activities as identified by the facility.Functions independently with minimal supervision from Nursing Leadership, guided by the Nurse Practice Act, MercyOne Central IA Market and Trinity Health policies, established nursing standards, and sound professional judgment.Plans unit and nursing resource utilization based on established admission, discharge and transfer criteria, initiating appropriate intervention and collaboration to optimize patient care and unit/department operations.Serves as a group leader and fulfills an assistant supervisory or lead role, providing guidance and support to team members. Additionally, it contributes to Human Resources functions by offering input and recommendations on personnel matters.Identifies and communicates staff needs to the unit leader.Serves as a resource or “Super User” for documentation in the electronic medical record.Leads or participates in interdisciplinary patient rounds and care conferences, management rounding to patients and staff, and Rounding to Influence (Safety First).Reviews and codes as indicated for shift needs in timekeeping system.Collaborate with Unit leader to balance schedule after closure of self-scheduling time-period and prior to completion of schedule.Leads or delegates daily huddles and maintains huddle boards in collaboration and direction from Unit leader.Assists nursing and interdisciplinary team in patient/family education and discharge planning.

Schedule:

.9 FTE (36 hours per week)Day shift6 am - 6:30 pmNo weekends

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in nursing required.Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.12 months of RN experience required. 24 months preferred.Current Iowa RN license required.American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required only if the unit has telemetry monitoring capabilities.Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.

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.