Mercy Medical Center is a not for profit Catholic hospital serving the tri-state area of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin since 1879.  Mercy – Dubuque has 263 beds while Mercy – Dyersville is a critical access hospital with 25 beds and a 40-bed nursing home. 

Mercy offers a full range of acute care services, including invasive cardiology and open-heart surgery, Level II trauma center, Level II regional neonatal intensive care unit, general and orthopaedic surgery, psychiatric services and inpatient physical rehabilitation.  Mercy also operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units, extensive outpatient rehabilitation services, home health care, retail pharmacy and a wide range of outpatient, community and business services.  Mercy’s 1,300 full- and part-time employees and medical staff of 230 care for more than 56,000 inpatients and outpatients each year.

The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and achieved Magnet designation, the gold standard of patient care, in 2004 and was redesignated a Magnet hospital in 2009.

Mercy Medical Center is a member of Mercy Health Network in Iowa and is a Ministry Organization of Trinity Health based in Novi, Michigan.

Mercy is an organization that values and encourages diversity.  To learn more about Mercy and its opportunities for employment, please see the postings listed on this site or visit our website at www.mercydubuque.com.

Responsible for providing leadership and administration of MercyOne - Dubuque Medical Center's Child Development Center according to established policies and procedures provided by the State of Iowa and MercyOne - Dubuque Medical Center.  Assumes responsibility for all departmental equipment, facilities, budgeting, monitoring and activity reporting.  Will oversee and approve the Center’s curriculum. Oversees activities of colleagues engaged in providing a developmental program within the resources available.  Provides an environment that allows colleagues to maximize their talents through professional growth, involvement and empowerment.  Responsible for the development of positive relationships with parents, children, and families.

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Early Childhood Education or related field.  Minimum of four years management/leadership experience in an early childhood program or in a program serving children and families.  Previous day care center experience required with responsibility for operations and staff. Hospital Child Care Center management experience preferred.  Experience in a previous site with infant and toddler care preferred. 

Must have demonstrated experience in analyzing financial indicators and maintaining a department operating budget.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GroupWise) and Internet. Working knowledge of Child Care Management Software (i.e. ProCare).  Grant writing and fundraising experience is helpful.  Must have a valid drivers license.  Certification in CPR and First Aid required.  Must complete annual continuing education in the field as required.