Manager of Colleague Health and Safety - RN

Employment Type

Full time

Day Shift

Manager of Colleague Health and Safety Mercy One is seeking a Manager of Colleague Health and Safety to lead and support the health, safety, and well‑being of colleagues across Mercy One Northeast Iowa. This role provides operational and administrative leadership for colleague health programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards while delivering exceptional customer service to colleagues and leaders alike.

The Manager partners closely with leadership to support infection control, occupational health, workers’ compensation case management, wellness initiatives, and environmental safety, while also overseeing quality improvement efforts, incident follow‑up, and risk prevention. In addition, this position plays a key role in team development, budgeting, and change leadership—selecting, coaching, and supporting staff while fostering a culture of wellness, safety, and continuous improvement.

All work is carried out in alignment with Mercy One’s mission, vision, values, and commitment to caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.

• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• Salaried/Exempt

• At least two years recent colleague health and/or related experience, preferably in healthcare

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing. BSN preferred
• Current Iowa RN license. If driving, current Iowa license and auto insurance.

At Mercy One, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

Mercy One Northeast Iowa Provides Expert Health Care To Eight Counties. Mercy One Northeast Iowa Provides Excellent, Personalized Care Close To Home To The Communities In The Cedar Valley. With 491 Licensed Beds Between The Three Medical Centers, Each Providing 24-hour Emergency Lifesaving Care, Mercy One Is There For You In Critical Moments

• Mercy One Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
• Mercy One Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
• Mercy One Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation

With more than 2,500 colleagues, Mercy One is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.

Mercy One Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.

Colleagues of Mercy One Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit Mercy One Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at Mercy One Health System circle of care.

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.