What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Nursing Manager position at MercyOne Newton Medical Center?
Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire an Inpatient Nursing Manger!
At MercyOne, you will manage and oversees the care delivered in the inpatient units of as well as oversight of the Care Coordination department and hospitalists. Develops and oversees performance improvement goals and plans. Provides leadership and mentoring to staff, promotes ongoing staff development and high quality nursing care which meets or exceeds customer expectations. Develops unit budgets and evaluates costs, revenue and departmental income. Develops and reviews unit staffing plans. Consults with staff, providers and administration to ensure patient needs are met.
The Inpatient Manager coordinates nursing activities to facilitate safe, quality patient care at the unit/department level, usually for a defined shift (such as days, nights, or weekends). Serves as a resource and role model and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to optimize department operations. Under the direction of the Director of Patient Care, may assist with other management responsibilities as assigned.
Essential job Functions:
- Supervise unit/department personnel (RNs, LPNs, patient care technicians, etc.) during assigned shifts.
- Facilitate efficient unit operations, staff assignments, and patient throughput.
- Develop an annual operational plan aligned with the organization’s strategic goals.
- Review and implement policies and procedures to guide services.
- Adjust staffing and prioritize workload based on patient/unit needs.
- Ensure a positive care experience for patients and resolve complaints.
- Lead quality improvement activities and ensure evidence-based practices.
- Ensure smooth operations and evaluate unit performance.
- Manage unit budgets and make adjustments as necessary.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Licensure: Current or compact state license as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
- Education: Bachelor’s in Nursing preferred, or actively pursuing a BSN.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years clinical experience.
- Certifications:
- Mandatory Reporter training within 3 months of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers within 3 months (American Red Cross or American Heart Association).
Shift: Days 7AM- 4 PM
Located in Newton, Iowa, the county seat of Jasper County, MercyOne Newton is situated just 30 miles east of Des Moines along Interstate 80, the nation’s only east/west transcontinental highway. Over the past two decades, MercyOne Newton has built a reputation for enhancing healthcare in rural America by expanding and upgrading its facilities, adding new physicians, and implementing advanced technology.
With 48 beds and 200,000 square feet of space, MercyOne Newton serves the local community with compassion and dedication. The hospital’s attached 50,000-square-foot medical office building houses local physician practices and a physical medicine and rehabilitation center. MercyOne Newton is proud to be one of the largest employers in Jasper County, alongside the local school system and county government, and is known for its strong Iowa work ethic, commitment to quality patient care, and community loyalty.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000
