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Location

Mason City, IA | United States

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Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Employment Type : Full Time

Shift: Days

Position Purpose:

Provides nursing leadership for Surgical Services. Has operational responsibilities, budget, and strategic planning for the surgical departments. Coordinates with vice president of patient services, and physician representatives to formulate and achieve organizational goals. Acts as a role model and change agent by initiating and accepting changes for improved patient care and cost reduction.

What you will Do:

• 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 department/organization policies and
• procedures that guide and support the provision of services complying with Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa policies, Joint Commission requirements and federal and state regulations. Maintains current knowledge base of trends, policies, regulatory standards, and legislation and advises administration when pertinent.
• Develops and maintains departmental staffing plan detailing appropriate associate
• classifications and qualifications consistent with the department’s operational plan, projected volumes, and other relevant indicators. Participates in annual human resource planning process providing recommendations for staffing proactive recruitment and long- term needs. Assures daily staffing adheres to plan.
• Continuously assesses and improves the department’s performance based on, but not limited to the department’s quality plan monitors, process improvement initiatives, patient/associate satisfaction data and associate safety and injury prevention.
• Interviews and selects qualified staff and assures associates are appropriately oriented. Continually develops staff through competency assessments, in-services and continuing education, and performance appraisal process.
• Develops annual operating and capital budgets, monitors, and analyzes ongoing performance and productivity and implements necessary corrective plans.
• Maintains effective inter-departmental communication and cooperation. Maintains high levels of employee engagement in areas of responsibility. Works with each employee to clarify the outcomes that are expected and coaches toward success. Guides others in continuous leaning and growth and best fit in the organization. Regularly recognizes other for their contributions.

Hours/Schedule:

Full Time - Days

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of a program in professional nursing
• Current RN license in the state of Iowa.
• Masters Degree in Nursing is required.
• A minimum of five years of clinical nursing practice, two years of experience as a nurse in the perioperative area.
• Progressive clinical and leadership experiences which demonstrate success in patient care and nursing leadership.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• MercyOne Nurses Rock Scholarship - loan repayment for ADN or BSN
• 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.

Legal Information

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of references, background checks, pre-employment physical, drug screen and post offer exam.

EEO Employer F/M/Veteran/Disabled

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), VEVRAA, and Section 503, should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, please call Human Resources at (641) 428-7287 or email us at [email protected]

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.

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