Charge RN - Primary Stroke Unit

Compensation 0-1 years of experience: $10,000 1-3 years of experience: $15,000 3+ years of experience: $20,000 Employment Type Full time Shift 12 Hour Night Shift Job Description Step into a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment with our Neuro Trauma Acute Care Unit and help transform the future of neurological care! As our primary stroke unit, proudly recognized with The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Thrombectomy‑Capable Stroke Center Certification, you’ll be part of a team delivering some of the most advanced stroke and neurology care in the region. From acute stroke interventions to complex surgical neurology cases, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, remote telemetry and a tight‑knit interdisciplinary team that thrives on collaboration and excellence. You’ll also partner with MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care, central Iowa’s largest and longest‑running comprehensive neurology clinic. Their experts use the newest research, innovative technologies and active clinical trials to create individualized treatment plans for conditions affecting the brain, spine and nerves. With seamless collaboration across Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurosurgery, and Pediatric Neurology, our patients receive coordinated, world‑class care at every stage. Our dedicated neuroscience nurse educators ensure every patient and family feels supported through one‑on‑one guidance and education. With MercyOne’s leadership in stroke care and a mission‑driven focus on exceptional outcomes, you’ll be part of something truly impactful. You will be energized by teamwork, innovation and making a real difference for patients, this is the place to grow your neurology career! Position Purpose The Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) plans & provides professional nursing services & standards of practice in accordance with level of experience & education, state board of nursing & established policies & procedures. The RN integrates the art, science, leadership & knowledge of the nursing clinical practice through relationship‑centered, compassionate, ethical & respectful direct / indirect healthcare services. Functional Role RN III – senior: Practice is guided by nursing process & policy / procedure / standards. Maintains focused area of expertise for care / program & / or provides interventions or knowledge within niche areas of care / program; Advances professional / shared governance, collaborates inter & intra‑professionally, delegates to others to advance care, assumes an expanded role & increased responsibility; Able to lead a small team; Serve as a unit / service / program nursing practice mentor & identify learning need of others. Essential Functions Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health and MercyOne Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions. Acts independently & appropriately within license, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area. Supports safety by adhering to standards & acting as a champion role model. Accountable for personal learning & development by participating in knowledge, skill & competency enhancing activities. Participates in the development of clinical standards that are collaborative, collegial & supported by current & relevant evidence‑based practices, science, trends & data (clinical & administrative) & patient care. Inspires team to embrace the organization’s Mission, Values & Vision; Cultivates excellence by supporting growth & development of team; Advocates for continuous development with focus on mentoring & succession planning; Engages & fosters transpersonal teaching & learning in the context of the caring relationship; Embraces & encourages humanistic‑altruistic values & behaviors; Advances nurses & others in the provision of quality‑focused, patient‑centered & relationship‑based healthcare; Utilizes transformational leadership principles (Magnet); Leads team effectively through change, recognizing reach beyond nursing to include broader healthcare implications; Embraces ideas & cultural differences while managing complex or competing priorities; Enhances a culturally proficient work team through respect, dialogue & inclusion. Provides leadership & retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes; Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices; Empowers staff to creatively problem‑solve through the caring process (Caritas); Enhances an environment that prioritizes patient & colleague safety utilizing established & evidence‑based practices, tools, methodologies; Drives effective patient, process, performance & stewardship / financial outcomes as measured by established metrics & trended data; Exhibits agility & willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities. Facilitates a healing environment, reverentially encouraging and supporting basic needs as sacred acts, sustaining human dignity; Practices in an environmentally safe, professional manner; Values & advocates for the patient’s cultural beliefs & faith; Monitors & initiates corrections or evidence‑based practices; Promotes optimum physical & psychological behaviors; Influences effective, judicious & financially responsible use of resources (people, equipment, supplies, materials). Fosters a continuous learning & development environment; stimulates & adopts innovative practices; Cultivates caring by encouraging a work environment that is respectful of colleague well‑being; Understands & embraces change through the active encouragement of innovation & provisioning teams with tools & resources necessary for successful transformation; Leads others through change process. Incorporates colleague well‑being dimensions throughout the colleague experience as an essential component of leading nursing practices; Actively participates in building community by fostering trusting relationships; Visible and accessible to the team; Facilitates development of interpersonal relationships & use of effective & respectful written, verbal & nonverbal communications; Demonstrates authentic listening by forgiving & accepting positive & negative feelings; Encourages & models communication that respects diversity & divergent opinions; Employs communication strategies that shows the value of patient & family participation in care. Maintains a Working Knowledge of applicable federal, state & local laws / regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices. Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior. Leadership Competencies As a MercyOne Trinity Health Leader, The Incumbent Is Expected To Demonstrate Leadership Traits Which Support Our Mission Statement And Core Values As Identified Below Mission Statement: We, MercyOne Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. Core Values Reverence: We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person. Commitment to Those who are Poor: We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable. Safety: We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all. Justice: We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth. Stewardship: We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care. Integrity: We are faithful to those we say we are. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred. Current Iowa RN license, (current IL license if working in IL) required. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within three (3) months of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required within three (3) months of hire. Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter for both Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training is required within six (6) months of hire. Specialty practice certification is preferred. Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health and MercyOne. Benefits Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr