RN Manager - Labor and Delivery​/OB Emergency Department & Antepartum

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity | Impact-Driven Role

The Manager plays a key leadership role within Mercy One, guiding day‑to‑day departmental operations and upholding the highest clinical practice standards. This leader fosters a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement while ensuring high-quality patient care and an exceptional experience for patients, families, providers, and staff.

This role combines clinical expertise with strategic leadership—helping shape the department s future, support staff growth, champion safety and quality, and ensure alignment with Mercy One’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

• Oversee and support the clinical practice standards within the department.

• Ensure safe, high-quality, and effective delivery of clinical services.

• Maintain strong visibility within the department through regular rounding with staff, providers, patients, and families.

• Provide accessible leadership—offering guidance, problem solving, and support for the care team.

• Stay current with emerging clinical trends, technologies, and best practices.

• Monitor staffing levels to balance exceptional care with financial responsibility.

• Ensure clinical operations reflect current coding, billing, and reimbursement expectations.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) plan.

• Respond promptly to patient concerns, incident reports, and safety events.

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accrediting, and licensing requirements.

• Proactively identify and correct unsafe conditions.

• Promote a culture of patient safety and accountability.

• Champion Mercy One’s Mission, Vision, and Values through everyday actions and decisions.

• Collaborate with physicians, staff, volunteers, and leaders across the organization.

• Communicate effectively with the team—holding consistent staff meetings and sharing critical updates.

• Support organizational change by educating and encouraging staff with clarity and enthusiasm.

• Manage stress constructively and help team members navigate challenges.

• Recruit, hire, and retain highly skilled team members.

• Ensure thorough onboarding, training, and competency assessments.

• Provide consistent, honest, and constructive performance feedback.

• Support staff development and educational opportunities.

• Drive team engagement, celebrate success, and cultivate a positive workplace culture.

• Maintain an acceptable turnover rate through strong leadership and support.

• Contribute to the development and management of the department’s annual budget.

• Monitor expenditures and adjust staffing and resources based on workload.

• Ensure efficient use of personnel, materials, equipment, and time.

• Follow and promote all safety, infection control, and colleague health procedures.

• Use required personal protective equipment consistently.

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of department emergency procedures.

• Report and remove unsafe equipment and conditions.

• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment for all.

• A collaborative leader with strong clinical judgment.

• A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic care environment.

• A communicator who inspires trust, engagement, and teamwork.

• An advocate for patient-centered care and continuous improvement.

• A values-driven healthcare professional dedicated to Mercy One’s mission.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required, or actively pursuing a BSN with completion expected within 3 years of hire.

• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience , including at least 3 years in nursing leadership .

• Current Iowa RN license required;
  Illinois RN license required if practicing in Illinois.

• Current certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

• Mandatory Reporter

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