Nurse Coordinator - Evening​/Night Shifts weekends

Nurse Coordinator - Evening / Night Shifts (Flexible schedule; occasional weekends);
Sign-on Bonus

November 21, 2025

Full-time flexible scheduling evening and night shifts (mix of 8, 10, or 12 hour shifts; 4 days a week for a 40 hour work week to meet department needs).

• Demonstrates strong leadership skills and ability to positively impact change.
• Ability to foster a positive environment with a focus on staff engagement and accountability.
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes utilizing the PDSA cycle.
• Partners to implement and maintain infection control and quality initiatives.
• Collaborates with Education Coordinator on education strategies.
• Provides staffing depth by assisting with patient care as needed in the Medical/Surgical unit and the Emergency Department.
• Consistently meets the department work schedule.

• Responsible for the daily operations of the Med/Surg unit and the Emergency Department, ensuring adequate staffing for the upcoming week and triaging staff to support other departments depending on patient volume and needs.
• Assumes overall accountability for maintaining safe, high-quality, cost-effective services consistent with the needs of the organization within the Hospital’s budgetary guidelines.
• Utilizes the nursing process, and effective written and verbal communication skills in accordance with established professional nursing standards and Hospital policies and practices.
• Provides professional nursing care and oversees care being provided to patients in all areas of responsibility, using professional judgment in assessing patient conditions and recognizing proper action for medical emergencies.
• Documents care provided and patient response accurately and timely in accordance with legal requirements, professional nursing standards, and Hospital policies.
• Maintains awareness of own safety in performing duties and responsibilities, adhering to universal precautions and infection control policies and procedures.
• Assists with development of policies/procedures for all areas of responsibility.
• Will assist with chart audits and data collection as assigned by the Nursing Services Director.
• Represents Dallas County Hospital in a professional manner, promoting positive interpersonal relations and serving as a role model within the department and with all Hospital personnel.
• Assists with and/or facilitates Huddles.
• Assists with rounding, coaching, and mentoring on all nursing services staff.
• Assists with timecards as directed.
• Assists with nursing services performance reviews.
• Attends leadership meetings and LDIs.
• Carries and answers the charge nurse phone when working.
• Assists with new hire department orientation and scheduling, preceptor assignment, completion of checklist, and documentation of competency.
• Provides real‑time education for staff and assists with implementation of new processes and process changes.
• Assists with the orientation of staff to other departments within organization.
• Ensures adequate training of charge nurses.

NOTE:

The essential functions listed cover the most significant duties performed, it is not intended to be all inclusive and does not exclude other work assignments not mentioned.

• Actively serves on Hospital committees and task forces as assigned.
• Supports the mission and vision of Dallas County Hospital and adheres to our Behavioral Standards.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

In addition to the functions described above, this role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon Dallas County Hospital needs or requirements.

Note:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Education/

Experience:

Graduate of an approved registered nursing program. Two years hospital experience. Current licensure as a registered nurse by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Leadership experience preferred or previously functioned in the charge role.

Technical

Skills:

Ability to operate essential equipment and perform essential procedures in nursing…