Clinical Nurse Specialist - Operating Room - Registered Nurse

The Clinical Nurse Specialist serves as a clinician, educator, consultant, and change agent, advancing high-quality patient care and professional nursing practice. This role partners with clinical teams to elevate outcomes, support staff development, and ensure care delivery aligns with MercyOnes mission, vision, and values.

Schedule:

• 1.0 FTE
• Salaried
• 8 hour shifts

What Youll Do:

• Assess, analyze, and guide clinical practice using the nursing process
• Conduct patient care rounds to evaluate care quality and appropriateness
• Use data and clinical systems to improve efficiency and patient outcomes
• Provide real-time coaching and education to clinical staff
• Collaborate with leaders to identify care gaps and implement improvements
• Design and deliver education based on identified staff learning needs
• Support onboarding and orientation of new nursing staff
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nurses and care teams
• Evaluate and support ongoing clinical competency development
• Integrate evidence-based practice and nursing research into patient care
• Monitor patient outcomes and guide updates to care plans
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address clinical challenges
• Lead and participate in performance improvement initiatives
• Evaluate and enhance nursing standards of care and professional practice
• Support development and implementation of best practices
• Participate in ongoing professional development and research activities
• Follow all safety, infection control, and workplace health protocols
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, families, and colleagues

Education:

• Masters Degree (MSN) Required
• 3-5 years of experience in a specialty area of nursing required
• Licensure as RN in Iowa.
• Certification in specialty area required within 6 months of hire.
• Mandatory Reporter, BLS, ACLS required

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy c ompetitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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

MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne 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, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:

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

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

MercyOne 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.

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.