Position Overview
As the Charge RN in the Primary Stroke Unit, you will provide advanced nursing leadership in a specialized neuro trauma setting recognized for high-level stroke care. You will oversee patient care delivery, lead interdisciplinary teams, and ensure adherence to clinical excellence grounded in evidence-based standards. This role demands strong clinical judgment, ethical decision-making, and a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate nursing care using the nursing process, ensuring compliance with state regulations and organizational policies
- Model professional accountability, safety practices, and ethical conduct across all care environments
- Lead team development through mentoring, coaching, and fostering a culture of continuous learning
- Champion patient and staff safety by implementing best practices and promoting a respectful, inclusive workplace
- Collaborate with clinical partners to advance care standards and improve patient outcomes
- Support innovation in stroke and neurology care through engagement with clinical trials and emerging treatments
- Facilitate effective communication among team members, patients, and families, respecting diverse perspectives and cultural values
- Ensure responsible use of resources while maintaining high-quality care delivery
- Remain adaptable and responsive to changing priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment
Qualifications
Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program; current RN license in Iowa or Illinois; BLS certification within three months of hire; ACLS certification within three months; completion of Mandatory Reporter training for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse within six months.
Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); specialty certification in a relevant clinical area.
Work Environment
This is an onsite position working 12-hour night shifts in central Iowa within a neuroscience-focused care network. The role utilizes remote telemetry and advanced medical technology to support patient monitoring and treatment. Nurses benefit from dedicated neuroscience educators, interdisciplinary coordination, and collaboration with neurology specialists.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary with a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000, scaled to experience
- Full benefits package including health, dental, and retirement
- Relocation assistance available
- Opportunities for professional growth across a large integrated health system
- Support for ongoing development and leadership advancement
Organizational Values
The care environment is guided by core principles including reverence for human dignity, commitment to underserved populations, safety, justice, stewardship, and integrity. Leadership emphasizes shared responsibility, ethical practice, and inclusive collaboration to advance person-centered care.
