Progressive Care Unit - Stepdown Charge RN Days

Trinity Health • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

PCU Charge RN Days Employment Type: Full Time - 36 hours per week (Days) Shift Schedule: Charge RN Day Shift (7 AM - 7 PM) Mission Statement: We, MercyOne Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. Essential Functions: Oversees daily unit operations and staffing to ensure safe, high-quality patient care. Supports clinical staff, resolves issues, and facilitates communication across care teams. Provides mentorship, staff education, and input on hiring and scheduling. Ensures compliance with regulatory standards, documentation, and quality initiatives. Leads interdisciplinary rounds, huddles, and patient/family care coordination. Position Purpose: 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. Des Moines, IA 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. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

• Possession of a current or compact state license as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
• 12 months of RN experience required.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Unit specific credentialing and education active and in good standing.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• 24 months preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily unit operations and staffing to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
• Supports clinical staff, resolves issues, and facilitates communication across care teams.
• Provides mentorship, staff education, and input on hiring and scheduling.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards, documentation, and quality initiatives.
• Leads interdisciplinary rounds, huddles, and patient/family care coordination.
• 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.
• bridges direct patient care with administrative responsibilities, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective leadership, resource allocation, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• ensures adherence to established policies, promotes a collaborative work environment, and supports staff development while maintaining patient safety and satisfaction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level