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The ICU Nurse Leader is a licensed Registered Nurse accountable for leading people, processes, and outcomes within the Intensive Care Unit. This role supports high‑acuity, complex patient care through operational excellence, clinical leadership, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and patient‑centered care. The Nurse Leader advocates for patients, families, nurses, and colleagues while advancing critical care nursing practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 operational leadership for the ICU, including staffing, throughput, and resource utilization

• Lead, coach, and develop ICU nursing staff through hiring, onboarding, performance management, and engagement

• Ensure high‑reliability care through compliance with regulatory, safety, and evidence‑based ICU standards

• Partner with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes for critically ill patients

• Drive quality, safety, patient experience, and financial performance using data and established metrics

• Lead unit‑based improvement initiatives and support change management in a high‑acuity environment

• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, well‑being, and continuous learning

ICU Leadership Focus

• Oversight of critically ill patient populations requiring advanced monitoring and interventions

• Rapid decision‑making guided by clinical urgency, staffing acuity, and operational priorities

• Visible, hands‑on leadership presence supporting staff in high‑stress, fast‑paced situations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (required); Master’s degree (preferred)

• Active Iowa RN license

• Minimum 2 years of ICU or critical care nursing experience (required)

• Previous charge nurse, supervisory, or nursing leadership experience (preferred)

• BLS required; ACLS preferred

• Specialty certification (CCRNs or related) preferred

• Demonstrated ability to lead in a collaborative, shared‑governance environment

Why MercyOne Trinity Health

Guided by our Mission and Core Values—Reverence, Safety, Integrity, Stewardship, Justice, and Commitment to Those Who Are Poor—we serve as a compassionate and transforming healing presence for our communities.

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.