Job Description

*Employment Type:* Part time *Shift:* Day Shift *Description:* *Part Time Opening - 24 hours weekly*
*Position Purpose:*
Responsible for the coordination and supervision of patient care within the hospital and provides direct and indirect care as needed. Provides leadership and direct supervision of nursing personnel and serves as administration representative for the evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts with responsibility for total health center operations, if the Clinical Leader is not in-house. (Nursing and non-nursing departments). Assists the Clinical Leader and/or Chief Nursing Officer in evaluating the overall operations of the department. Is responsible for providing patient care as needed on the day and night shift. Assists in Labor and Delivery as needed.
*What you will Do:*
* Supervises and coordinates patient care on the unit and ensures that optimal level of performance/standards of care are achieved.
* Responsible for coordination of post-hospitalization care related to discharge or transfer of the patient.
* Assists in the intake process for skilled level of care patients.
* Assists perioperative staff when the perioperative census deems necessary (primarily on cataract day).
* Reviews and adjusts unit staffing based on patient census and complexity.
* Assesses staffing needs for the upcoming shifts and communicates and/or makes the needed staffing adjustments by contacting staff to work extra, if needed OR designating staff on low census or low census on-call when necessary. Delegates/supervises appropriately based on patient needs and the scope of practice.
* Serves as a mentor for staff by promoting critical thinking in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's plan of care.
*Hours/Schedule: *
.6 Day Shift
24 hours weekly
*Minimum Qualifications: *
*Education:*
* Graduate of a program in professional nursing, BSN preferred
* Current RN licensure in the state of Iowa
*Experience: *
* Demonstrates competency in acute care setting. Minimum of 3 years. Demonstrates competency in emergency room or critical care area. Minimum of 2 years.
* OB experience preferred
* Demonstrate leadership skills
*Special Skills and Competencies:*
* Experience with computer software and willingness to learn new software (Excel, Microsoft, electronic charting, WorkDay, etc.)
* Ability to work flexible hours
Completes the following mandatory courses (*check all that apply*):
* Must provide proof of *Basic Life Support *(*BLS Provider*-American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer-American Red Cross) prior to employment or within 30 days of hire and maintains current status.
* Must provide proof of *Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse* training prior to employment or within 6 months of hire and maintain current status per State of Iowa guidelines
* Completes *Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)* – American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.
* Completes *Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)* – American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.
* Completes *Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)* – American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.
* Completes* MANDT* Training within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.
*Position Highlights and Benefits:*
* 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.
*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.

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16 hours, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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