Assistant Nurse Manager jobs at University of Iowa Center for Advancement

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Nursing is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager. The Assistant Nurse Manager on Neonatal Intensive Care Unit manages direct care nursing functions to assure that health services, medical care, medical/health professions education, and evidence-based practice research programs are delivered effectively and efficiently. Positions in this job family will have direct patient care responsibilities. Efforts will focus on planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and improving health care operations, clinical and education programs of clinical departments. Percent of Time: 100% Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday evening and night shift flexible to meet units needs, one night shift staffing requirement per week Location: Stead Family Children's Hospital (SFCH) Rotations: Weekend call rotation P&S Pay Plan: **************************************************************************** Benefits Highlights: * Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa * Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans * For more information about Why Iowa?, click here Education Required: * Baccalaureate in Nursing is required Required Qualifications: * Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire * Minimum 1 year current or recent (within the last 12 months) experience in inpatient neonatal nursing * Minimum 1 year of nursing experience with demonstrated skills in leadership * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Excellent problem-solving skills, decision making, and critical thinking skills * Proficiency with computer software applications (such as Microsoft programs) * Demonstrates time management, organization of workload, delegation, attention to detail and thoroughness * Collaborates and develops effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff, medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other hospital departments * Demonstrates effective teaching skills for staff and patient education * Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so Desirable Qualifications: * Current experience managing/leading transitions in care * Knowledge of UI and UIHC policies, procedures, and regulations * Experience working in a large academic medical center * Experience working in a union environment * Certification in Neonatal Nursing Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Megan Garton at ********************** Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and subject to a criminal background check. Additional Information * Classification Title: Assistant Nurse Manager * Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific * Schedule: Full-time Compensation * Pay Level: 5A Contact Information * Organization: Healthcare * Contact Name: Megan Garton * Contact Email: **********************

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Nursing is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager. The Assistant Nurse Manager on Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and manages direct care nursing functions to assure that health services, medical care, medical/health professions education, and evidence based practice research programs are delivered effectively and efficiently. Positions in this job family will have direct patient care responsibilities. Efforts will focus on planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and improving health care operations, clinical and education programs of clinical departments. Position Specific Duties * Hire or assist in hiring nursing unit staff through effective and timely recommendations * Develop and manage the talents, strengths and behaviors of assigned staff as directed by nurse manager * Completes staff evaluations, for assigned staff, on time with written, solid justification * Assure staff members are compliant with competencies, policies, procedures and regulations * Understand and apply appropriately the provisions in the union contracts * Actively help manage operating expenses for the unit name/ clinic name by monitoring the unit/clinic's operating budget * Review financial reports and provide insights to budget variances to nurse leaders * Recommend budget ideas, resources and cost containment strategies * Collaborate with nurse leaders to identify Quality Management and patient satisfaction opportunities for improvement * Implement and maintain standards and quality plans * Engage staff in meeting plan goals * Supervise care delivery and assist in coordinating patient care teams on the unit * Serve as a resource for patient care problems * May provide some patient care * Collaborate with nursing leaders to develop and implement unit/clinic or division strategic plans * Communicate with physicians, staff and other health care providers on a regular basis to promote effective and efficient operations within the unit/clinic * Communicate with patients, families, and staff to address and resolve issues * Provide evaluative feedback for staff members and health care students * Work with clinical instructors/educators to facilitate clinical education experiences * Support unit evidence based practice research initiatives Percent of Time: 100% Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, evening and night shift Location: Stead Family Children's Hospital (SFCH) Rotations: Weekend and holiday call per divisional guidelines P&S Pay Plan: **************************************************************************** Benefits Highlights: * Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa * Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans * For more information about Why Iowa?, click here Education Required: * Baccalaureate in Nursing is required Required Qualifications: * Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire * Minimum 2 years current or recent (within the last 12 months) experience in pediatric critical care nursing * Certification in Pediatric Critical Care Nursing is required by six months of hire * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Excellent problem-solving skills, decision making, and critical thinking skills * Proficiency with computer software applications (such as Microsoft programs) * Demonstrates time management, organization of workload, delegation, attention to detail and thoroughness * Collaborates and develops effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff, medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other hospital departments * Demonstrates effective teaching skills for staff and patient education * Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so Desirable Qualifications: * Current experience managing/leading transitions in care * Knowledge of UI and UI Health Care policies, procedures, and regulations * Experience working in a large academic medical center * Experience working in a union environment * PALS Instructor certification Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Megan Garton at ********************** Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and subject to a criminal background check. Additional Information * Classification Title: Assistant Nurse Manager * Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific * Schedule: Full-time Compensation * Pay Level: 5A Contact Information * Organization: Healthcare * Contact Name: Megan Garton * Contact Email: **********************

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Nursing is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager. The Assistant Nurse Manager on Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and manages direct care nursing functions to assure that health services, medical care, medical/health professions education, and evidence based practice research programs are delivered effectively and efficiently. Positions in this job family will have direct patient care responsibilities. Efforts will focus on planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and improving health care operations, clinical and education programs of clinical departments. Position Specific Duties * Hire or assist in hiring nursing unit staff through effective and timely recommendations * Develop and manage the talents, strengths and behaviors of assigned staff as directed by nurse manager * Completes staff evaluations, for assigned staff, on time with written, solid justification * Assure staff members are compliant with competencies, policies, procedures and regulations * Understand and apply appropriately the provisions in the union contracts * Actively help manage operating expenses for the unit name/ clinic name by monitoring the unit/clinic's operating budget * Review financial reports and provide insights to budget variances to nurse leaders * Recommend budget ideas, resources and cost containment strategies * Collaborate with nurse leaders to identify Quality Management and patient satisfaction opportunities for improvement * Implement and maintain standards and quality plans * Engage staff in meeting plan goals * Supervise care delivery and assist in coordinating patient care teams on the unit * Serve as a resource for patient care problems * May provide some patient care * Collaborate with nursing leaders to develop and implement unit/clinic or division strategic plans * Communicate with physicians, staff and other health care providers on a regular basis to promote effective and efficient operations within the unit/clinic * Communicate with patients, families, and staff to address and resolve issues * Provide evaluative feedback for staff members and health care students * Work with clinical instructors/educators to facilitate clinical education experiences * Support unit evidence based practice research initiatives Percent of Time: 100% Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday day shift Location: Stead Family Children's Hospital (SFCH) Rotations: Weekend and holiday call per divisional guidelines P&S Pay Plan: **************************************************************************** Benefits Highlights: * Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa * Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans * For more information about Why Iowa?, click here Education Required: * Baccalaureate in Nursing is required Required Qualifications: * Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire * Minimum 2 years current or recent (within the last 12 months) experience in pediatric critical care nursing * Certification in Pediatric Critical Care Nursing is required by six months of hire * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Excellent problem-solving skills, decision making, and critical thinking skills * Proficiency with computer software applications (such as Microsoft programs) * Demonstrates time management, organization of workload, delegation, attention to detail and thoroughness * Collaborates and develops effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff, medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other hospital departments * Demonstrates effective teaching skills for staff and patient education * Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so Desirable Qualifications: * Current experience managing/leading transitions in care * Knowledge of UI and UI Health Care policies, procedures, and regulations * Experience working in a large academic medical center * Experience working in a union environment * PALS Instructor certification Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Megan Garton at ********************** Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and subject to a criminal background check. Additional Information * Classification Title: Assistant Nurse Manager * Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific * Schedule: Full-time Compensation * Pay Level: 5A Contact Information * Organization: Healthcare * Contact Name: Megan Garton * Contact Email: **********************

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Nursing is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager. The Assistant Nurse Manager on Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and manages direct care nursing functions to assure that health services, medical care, medical/health professions education, and evidence based practice research programs are delivered effectively and efficiently. Positions in this job family will have direct patient care responsibilities. Efforts will focus on planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and improving health care operations, clinical and education programs of clinical departments. Position Specific Duties * Hire or assist in hiring nursing unit staff through effective and timely recommendations * Develop and manage the talents, strengths and behaviors of assigned staff as directed by nurse manager * Completes staff evaluations, for assigned staff, on time with written, solid justification * Assure staff members are compliant with competencies, policies, procedures and regulations * Understand and apply appropriately the provisions in the union contracts * Actively help manage operating expenses for the unit name/ clinic name by monitoring the unit/clinic's operating budget * Review financial reports and provide insights to budget variances to nurse leaders * Recommend budget ideas, resources and cost containment strategies * Collaborate with nurse leaders to identify Quality Management and patient satisfaction opportunities for improvement * Implement and maintain standards and quality plans * Engage staff in meeting plan goals * Supervise care delivery and assist in coordinating patient care teams on the unit * Serve as a resource for patient care problems * May provide some patient care * Collaborate with nursing leaders to develop and implement unit/clinic or division strategic plans * Communicate with physicians, staff and other health care providers on a regular basis to promote effective and efficient operations within the unit/clinic * Communicate with patients, families, and staff to address and resolve issues * Provide evaluative feedback for staff members and health care students * Work with clinical instructors/educators to facilitate clinical education experiences * Support unit evidence based practice research initiatives Percent of Time: 100% Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday day shift Location: Stead Family Children's Hospital (SFCH) Rotations: Weekend and holiday call per divisional guidelines P&S Pay Plan: **************************************************************************** Benefits Highlights: * Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa * Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans * For more information about Why Iowa?, click here Education Required: * Baccalaureate in Nursing is required Required Qualifications: * Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire * Minimum 2 years current or recent (within the last 12 months) experience in pediatric critical care nursing * Certification in Pediatric Critical Care Nursing is required by six months of hire * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Excellent problem-solving skills, decision making, and critical thinking skills * Proficiency with computer software applications (such as Microsoft programs) * Demonstrates time management, organization of workload, delegation, attention to detail and thoroughness * Collaborates and develops effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff, medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other hospital departments * Demonstrates effective teaching skills for staff and patient education * Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so Desirable Qualifications: * Current experience managing/leading transitions in care * Knowledge of UI and UI Health Care policies, procedures, and regulations * Experience working in a large academic medical center * Experience working in a union environment * PALS Instructor certification Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Megan Garton at ********************** Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and subject to a criminal background check. Additional Information * Classification Title: Assistant Nurse Manager * Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific * Schedule: Full-time Compensation * Pay Level: 5A Contact Information * Organization: Healthcare * Contact Name: Megan Garton * Contact Email: **********************

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Nursing is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager. The Assistant Nurse Manager on Neonatal Intensive Care Unit manages direct care nursing functions to assure that health services, medical care, medical/health professions education, and evidence-based practice research programs are delivered effectively and efficiently. Positions in this job family will have direct patient care responsibilities. Efforts will focus on planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and improving health care operations, clinical and education programs of clinical departments. Percent of Time: 100% Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday evening and night shift flexible to meet units needs, one night shift staffing requirement per week Location: Stead Family Children's Hospital (SFCH) Rotations: Weekend call rotation P&S Pay Plan: **************************************************************************** Benefits Highlights: * Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa * Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans * For more information about Why Iowa?, click here Education Required: * Baccalaureate in Nursing is required Required Qualifications: * Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire * Minimum 1 year current or recent (within the last 12 months) experience in inpatient neonatal nursing * Minimum 1 year of nursing experience with demonstrated skills in leadership * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Excellent problem-solving skills, decision making, and critical thinking skills * Proficiency with computer software applications (such as Microsoft programs) * Demonstrates time management, organization of workload, delegation, attention to detail and thoroughness * Collaborates and develops effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff, medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other hospital departments * Demonstrates effective teaching skills for staff and patient education * Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so Desirable Qualifications: * Current experience managing/leading transitions in care * Knowledge of UI and UIHC policies, procedures, and regulations * Experience working in a large academic medical center * Experience working in a union environment * Certification in Neonatal Nursing Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Megan Garton at ********************** Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and subject to a criminal background check. Additional Information * Classification Title: Assistant Nurse Manager * Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific * Schedule: Full-time Compensation * Pay Level: 5A Contact Information * Organization: Healthcare * Contact Name: Megan Garton * Contact Email: **********************

The Iowa Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center (HTC) Assistant Nurse Manager manages direct care nursing functions to assure that health services, medical care, medical/health professions education, and evidence-based practice research programs are delivered effectively and efficiently. Positions in this job family will have direct patient care responsibilities. Efforts will focus on planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and improving health care operations, clinical and education programs of clinical departments. Duties to include: * Hire or assist in hiring nursing unit staff through effective and timely recommendations. * Develop and manage the talents, strengths and behaviors of assigned staff as directed. * Actively help manage operating expenses for the bleeding disorder clinics, community nursing services and other allied costs pertinent with patient care. * Collaborate to identify Quality Management and patient satisfaction opportunities for improvement. * Actively participate in patient care - attend clinics and share the clinical responsibilities * Collaborate with nursing leaders and HTC Director to develop and implement unit/clinic or division strategic plans. * Communicate with physicians, staff and other health care providers on a regular basis to promote effective and efficient operations within the unit/clinic. * Coaches the staff in implementation of standards of care, professional development, promotes staff specialty & clinical certifications, adherence to the standards of regulatory bodies (i.e., The Joint Commission, OSHA, and other regulatory bodies as appropriate). * Support unit evidence-based practice research initiatives by facilitating the incorporation of quality management and evidence-based practices in nursing care. For a full job description, please send an email to the contact listed below. About the Department of Pediatrics: The Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is a national leader in pediatric medicine. The Department's mission is to provide outstanding care to the children of Iowa and beyond by being a leader in state-of-the-art clinical care to children, performing cutting-edge research to find new treatments and cures for childhood illnesses and educating the next generation of pediatric health care providers. The Department comprises the medical and research staff of UI Stead Family Children's Hospital. UI Stead Family Children's Hospital is one of the nation's top-ranked pediatric care and research institutions, and Iowa's only comprehensive children's hospital. About the Division of Hematology/Oncology: The Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at University of Iowa Children's Hospital is a pioneer in the care and treatment of childhood cancers and blood disorders. It is part of the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, and a member of the Children's Oncology Group (COG), a national consortium of pediatric cancer centers. The COG is well known for its new and innovative ways of treating childhood cancer. The division has a long history of success in bringing hope to patients with programs such as our blood and bone marrow transplant, comprehensive sickle cell program, and comprehensive hemophilia center. The mission of the division is to treat and cure children and adolescents with cancer and blood diseases who live in Iowa by delivering personalized multidisciplinary, state-of-the-art care, through participation both in nationally and locally designed protocols. Required Qualifications * A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required. * Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire. * 1+ years of nursing experience with demonstrated skills in leadership. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Proficiency with computer software applications (such as Microsoft programs) * Demonstrates time management, organization of workload, delegation, attention to detail and thoroughness. * Collaborates and develops effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff, medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other hospital departments. * Demonstrates effective teaching skills for staff and patient education * Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment. Desired Qualifications * Experience in a large academic medical center. * Experience in a union environment. Position and Application Details: In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission: * Resume * Cover Letter Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact Pediatrics Human Resources at *************************** This position is performed fully on campus. This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization. Additional Information * Classification Title: Assistant Nurse Manager * Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific * Schedule: Full-time * Work Modality Options: On Campus Compensation * Pay Level: 5A Contact Information * Organization: Healthcare * Contact Name: Pediatric Human Resources * Contact Email: **************************************

University of Iowa Health Care-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. The University of Iowa Health Care presents an opportunity for an experienced nurse leader to join our team. We are seeking a full time Assistant Nurse Manager for the Vascular and Neuroscience Intermediate and Acute Care Unit (2RC). The Assistant Nurse Manager interfaces with the administrative and clinical nursing staff to provide leadership in improving and maintaining the delivery of care processes for a specific unit and/or patient populations. The Assistant Nurse Manager assumes delegated responsibility for implementation of daily operations for specific units and/or patient populations. The Vascular and Neuroscience Intermediate and Acute Care Unit (2 RCP) is a 34-bed intermediate acute care unit specializing in comprehensive, head-to-toe, compassionate care for adult neurology, neurosurgical, and vascular surgery patients. These patients may need telemetry or intensive neurological monitoring or both. We Provides Care for Patients with the Following Conditions: * Neuro - stroke * General neurology * Neurointerventional radiology (neuro IR) * Vascular specialties Responsibilities: * Participates in the assessment and evaluation of nursing care requirements for the patient population * Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of care for a patient population, which are consistent with current nursing practice and the condition and age of the patients * Assesses patient care to ensure that patient assignment system reflects patient care needs and staff capabilities * Monitors and contributes to individual patient care and discharge planning activities carried out by unit staff nurses * Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members and implements care planning activities for specific group of patients * Serves as a role model for staff by demonstrating clinical expertise when providing direct patient care * Serves as a resource for patient care problems * Practices according to department/division/unit policies, procedures, protocols and practice guidelines to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff * Collaborates with the Nurse Manager to assist with implementation of division and unit(s) strategic plans * Implements planned change to optimize unit functioning * Participates in monitoring staff competency * Provides constructive feedback and support to staff nurses, nursing assistants and nursing unit clerks to assist them to improve their performance * Collaborates with Nurse Manager in the development, implementation and evaluation of division/unit Quality Management program * Coordinates unit(s)-based QM/RU committees * Uses relevant nursing research to improve clinical practice * Participates in the development of research-based standards and other research utilization activities * Participates in research activities * Analyzes and uses data to guide operational and patient care decisions and evaluate outcomes * Monitors and evaluates nursing personnel as delegated in accordance with established evaluation criteria, personnel policies and union contract(s) * Participates in the ongoing implementation of current regulatory standards in order to meet state and national agency accreditation * Assists Nurse Manager in developing effective communication and problem-solving skills within staff * Develops, implements and evaluates patient/family health education activities for the patient population with regard to the condition and age of the patients * Facilitates opportunities for nursing staff to improve and/or expand clinical knowledge and skills * Provides consultation upon request within area of clinical expertise to nursing staff/other health professionals throughout the hospital * Facilitates the educational experiences for health care students and monitors the care delivered * Participates in meeting the educational needs of service institutions and agencies to maintain continuity of care related to specific patient care requirements * Adheres to professional and legal standards of nursing practice * Analyzes own performance in accordance with position expectations, develops goals and implements a plan to meet those goals * Maintains and expands own knowledge and skills * Mediates problems involving patient/families, hospital personnel and public * Coordinates implementation of specific action plans at the unit(s) level and aimed at meeting priority goals and objectives * Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with the health care team * Provides input into financial management activities including operational budgetary decisions and cost containment * Coordinates and/or participates in the implementation of specific cost control strategies identified by the Nurse Manager * Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical expertise consistent with patient population requirements and current nursing and medical practice * Develops management and consultant skills consistent with position responsibilities * Participates in and contributes to department/division/unit committees, meetings and/or projects in keeping with organizational/unit(s) strategic goals * Is self-directed in using time * Seeks out and is receptive to feedback from co-workers at all levels for the purpose of growth in the role * Incorporates the principles of Service Leadership to ensure positive patient/customer relations * Adheres to UI Health Care policies regarding personal conduct, including follows established leadership, remaining responsive to instruction and coaching from supervisors and meeting the standards of personal appearance, attendance and punctuality Percent of Time: 100% - 40 hours per week Schedule: Days, unit and divisional on call as needed Location: University Campus, Iowa City, IA Pay Grade: 5A - ****************************** Benefits Highlights: * Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa * Fringe benefits package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans * For more information about Why Iowa?, click here Required Qualifications: * A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is required * Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire * 1+ years of nursing experience with demonstrated skills in leadership * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Excellent problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills * Proficiency with computer software applications. Skill in leadership/management * Demonstrates time management, organization of workload, delegation, attention to detail and thoroughness * Collaborates and develops effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff, medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other hospital departments * Demonstrates effective teaching skills for staff and patient education * Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so Desired Qualifications: * Leadership and/or manager experience * Experience working in large academic medical center * Experience working in a union environment Application Process: Please attach an updated resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Kylie Guy at *******************. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Additional Information * Classification Title: Assistant Nurse Manager * Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific * Schedule: Full-time Compensation * Pay Level: 5A Contact Information * Organization: Healthcare * Contact Name: Kylie Guy * Contact Email: *******************

University of Iowa Health Care - recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States - is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. University of Iowa Health Care presents an opportunity for an experienced nurse leader to join our team. We are seeking a full time Assistant Nurse Manager for the Medical Surgical Oncology Unit (4JPP). The Assistant Nurse Manager interfaces with the administrative and clinical nursing staff to provide leadership in improving and maintaining the delivery of care processes for a specific unit and/or patient populations. The Assistant Nurse Manager assumes delegated responsibility for implementation of daily operations for specific units and/or patient populations. * 44-bed adult medical-surgical oncology unit * Medical patients requiring acute oncology care including chemotherapy administration, symptom management, and complex care and monitoring * Surgical patients receiving post-op care for laparoscopic and complex oncology related surgeries including: * Thyroidectomies * Gastrectomies * Adrenalectomies * Splenectomies * Liver resections * Bowel resections * Melanoma excisions * Pancreaticoduodenectomies (Whipple procedure) * Part of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center * A top ranked hospital for cancer care according to U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals Rankings * First hospital in Iowa to be named a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and four time re-designation Why Join the Team? * The 4 JPP unit vision is to provide expertise in quality patient/family-centered care for every patient, every time. * 4 JPP offers an energizing and healthy work environment that allows staff to thrive and grow both personally and professionally by offering oncology based orientation, annual oncology enrichment classes, and monthly educational services. * Specialty training in chemotherapy administration and oncology care * Dynamic, fast-paced environment that safely pushes your nursing skill set to the next level * Collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment dedicated to safe, quality patient care as demonstrated by daily nurse lead rounds * Work with some of the world's experts in both medical and surgical oncology. * A unit committed to the UI Department of Nursing shared governance model to promote staff nurse leadership and autonomy as well as a generous professional recognition program * Nurse Residency and Preceptor Programs for new and experienced RNs * Opportunities to precept nursing students though our Dedicated Education Unit program * Pioneer unit for compassionate, connected patient care * Aid in administration of clinical trials to enhance cancer care. At any time, Holden offers more than 300 active clinical trials. * Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is an NCI-designated Cancer Center, the only one in Iowa Responsibilities: * Participates in the assessment and evaluation of nursing care requirements for the patient population * Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of care for a patient population, which are consistent with current nursing practice and the condition and age of the patients * Assesses patient care to ensure that patient assignment system reflects patient care needs and staff capabilities * Monitors and contributes to individual patient care and discharge planning activities carried out by unit staff nurses * Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members and implements care planning activities for specific group of patients * Serves as a role model for staff by demonstrating clinical expertise when providing direct patient care * Serves as a resource for patient care problems * Practices according to department/division/unit policies, procedures, protocols and practice guidelines to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff * Collaborates with the Nurse Manager to assist with implementation of division and unit(s) strategic plans * Implements planned change to optimize unit functioning * Participates in monitoring staff competency * Provides constructive feedback and support to staff nurses, nursing assistants and nursing unit clerks to assist them to improve their performance * Collaborates with Nurse Manager in the development, implementation and evaluation of division/unit Quality Management program * Coordinates unit(s)-based QM/RU committees * Uses relevant nursing research to improve clinical practice * Participates in the development of research-based standards and other research utilization activities * Participates in research activities * Analyzes and uses data to guide operational and patient care decisions and evaluate outcomes * Monitors and evaluates nursing personnel as delegated in accordance with established evaluation criteria, personnel policies and union contract(s) * Participates in the ongoing implementation of current regulatory standards in order to meet state and national agency accreditation * Assists Nurse Manager in developing effective communication and problem-solving skills within staff * Develops, implements and evaluates patient/family health education activities for the patient population with regard to the condition and age of the patients * Facilitates opportunities for nursing staff to improve and/or expand clinical knowledge and skills * Provides consultation upon request within area of clinical expertise to nursing staff/other health professionals throughout the hospital * Facilitates the educational experiences for health care students and monitors the care delivered * Participates in meeting the educational needs of service institutions and agencies to maintain continuity of care related to specific patient care requirements * Adheres to professional and legal standards of nursing practice * Analyzes own performance in accordance with position expectations, develops goals and implements a plan to meet those goals * Maintains and expands own knowledge and skills * Mediates problems involving patient/families, hospital personnel and public * Coordinates implementation of specific action plans at the unit(s) level and aimed at meeting priority goals and objectives * Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with the health care team * Provides input into financial management activities including operational budgetary decisions and cost containment * Coordinates and/or participates in the implementation of specific cost control strategies identified by the Nurse Manager * Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical expertise consistent with patient population requirements and current nursing and medical practice * Develops management and consultant skills consistent with position responsibilities * Participates in and contributes to department/division/unit committees, meetings and/or projects in keeping with organizational/unit(s) strategic goals * Is self-directed in using time * Seeks out and is receptive to feedback from co-workers at all levels for the purpose of growth in the role * Incorporates the principles of Service Leadership to ensure positive patient/customer relations * Adheres to UI Health Care policies regarding personal conduct, including: follows established leadership, remaining responsive to instruction and coaching from supervisors and meeting the standards of personal appearance, attendance and punctuality Percent of Time: 100% - 40 hours per week Schedule: Days, on call as needed Location: UI Health Care Main Campus - Iowa City, IA Pay Grade: 5A - ****************************** Benefits Highlights: * Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa * Fringe benefits package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans * For more information about Why Iowa?, click here Required Qualifications: * A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is required * Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire * 1+ years of nursing experience with demonstrated skills in leadership * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Excellent problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills * Proficiency with computer software applications. Skill in leadership/management * Demonstrates time management, organization of workload, delegation, attention to detail and thoroughness * Collaborates and develops effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff, medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other hospital departments * Demonstrates effective teaching skills for staff and patient education * Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so Desired Qualifications: * Leadership and/or manager experience * Experience working in large academic medical center * Experience working in a union environment Application Process: Please attach an updated resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Tiffany Perkins at *************************. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Additional Information * Classification Title: Assistant Nurse Manager * Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific * Schedule: Full-time Compensation * Pay Level: 5A Contact Information * Organization: Healthcare * Contact Name: Tiffany Perkins * Contact Email: *************************

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Nursing, is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager. The Assistant Nurse Manager interfaces with the administrative and clinical nursing staff to provide leadership in improving and maintaining the delivery of care processes for a specific unit and/or patient populations. The Assistant Nurse Manager assumes delegated responsibility for implementation of daily operations for specific units and/or patient populations. Key Responsibilities * Participates in the assessment and evaluation of nursing care requirements for the patient population * Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of care for a patient population, which are consistent with current nursing practice and the condition and age of the patients * Assesses patient care to ensure that patient assignment system reflects patient care needs and staff capabilities * Monitors and contributes to individual patient care and discharge planning activities carried out by unit staff nurses * Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members and implements care planning activities for specific group of patients * Serves as a role model for staff by demonstrating clinical expertise when providing direct patient care * Serves as a resource for patient care problems * Practices according to department/division/unit policies, procedures, protocols and practice guidelines to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff * Collaborates with the Nurse Manager to assist with implementation of division and unit(s) strategic plans * Collaborates with Nurse Manager in the development, implementation and evaluation of division/unit Quality Management program * Coordinates unit(s)-based QM/RU committees * Uses relevant nursing research to improve clinical practice * Provides input into financial management activities including operational budgetary decisions and cost containment. * Coordinates and/or participates in the implementation of specific cost control strategies identified by the Nurse Manager. * Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical expertise consistent with patient population requirements and current nursing and medical practice. * Develops management and consultant skills consistent with position responsibilities. * Participates in and contributes to department/division/unit committees, meetings and/or projects in keeping with organizational/unit(s) strategic goals. * Is self-directed in using time * Seeks out and is receptive to feedback from co-workers at all levels for the purpose of growth in the role * Incorporates the principles of Service Leadership to ensure positive patient/customer relations Percent of Time: 100% Schedule: 40 hours per week, Day Shifts, Monday-Friday Location: Stead Family Children's Hospital (SFCH) Rotations: Weekend and holidays per unit and division guidelines Pay Plan Benefits Highlights: * Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa * Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans * For more information about Why Iowa?, click here Education Required * Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required * Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire Experience Required * Minimum 2 years of recent (within the last 12 months) experience in pediatric nursing * Magnet recognized certification in relevant pediatric nursing specialty (i.e. CPN) is required by six months of hire * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Proficiency with computer software applications (such as Microsoft programs) * Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills, decision making, critical thinking skills, time management, organization of workload, delegation, attention to detail and thoroughness * Collaborates and develops effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff, medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other hospital departments * Demonstrates effective teaching skills for staff and patient education Desirable Qualifications: * Current experience managing/leading transitions in care * Knowledge of UI and UI Health Care policies, procedures and regulations * Experience working in large academic medical center * Experience working in union environment Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Megan Garton at **********************. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.. References: Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process Additional Information * Classification Title: Assistant Nurse Manager * Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific * Schedule: Full-time Compensation * Pay Level: 5A Contact Information * Organization: Healthcare * Contact Name: Megan Garton * Contact Email: **********************

University of Iowa Health Care-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. The Assistant Nurse Manager with Main OR manages direct patient care nursing functions to ensure that health services, medical care, medical/health professions education, and evidence-based practice research programs are delivered effectively and efficiently. Positions in this job family will have direct patient care responsibilities. Efforts will focus on planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and improving health care operations, clinical and education programs of clinical departments. Key Responsibilities: * Hire or assist in hiring nursing unit staff through effective and timely recommendations * Develop and manage the talents, strengths and behaviors of assigned staff as directed by the Main OR Nurse Manager * Assists in matters of promotion, transfers and disciplinary action, as directed by the Main OR Nurse Manager * Coaches staff to participate in team decision-making and actively seeks participation from assigned staff on decision-making and customer service improvement activities * Provides staff incentives/rewards for contributions towards achievement of service excellence * Completes staff evaluations, for assigned staff, on time with written, solid justification * Assure staff members are compliant with competencies, policies, procedures and regulations * Understand and apply appropriately the provisions in the union contracts * Creates an atmosphere which provides for effective recruitment and retention of qualified staff * Encourages staff/employees to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations * Actively help manage operating expenses for the unit name/ clinic name by monitoring the unit/clinic's operating budget * Review financial reports and provide insights to budget variances to nurse leaders * Recommend budget ideas, resources and cost containment strategies through participation in the development of the unit operating budget, reviewing staffing plan, developing a plan for minor equipment and furniture replacement, reviewing service contracts, planning for new supply costs, etc. * Assists the OR Nurse Manager in developing a staffing plan and is open to creativity in staff scheduling/flexibility * Collaborate with nurse leaders to identify Quality Management and patient satisfaction opportunities for improvement * Incorporates the principles of Service Excellence to ensure positive patient/customer relations * Implement and maintain standards and quality plans * Identifies inefficiencies in current practice/processes, demonstrates tolerance for change and develops a means to enhance the process * Consistently makes sound judgments after gathering factual, objective information * Creates and maintains a workplace of choice/ which motivates employees to work at optimal efficiency; encourages staff to regularly establish goals and objectives toward career development * Engage staff in meeting plan goals * Supervise care delivery and assist in coordinating patient care teams on the unit to maximize customer service and continuity of care * Assists the Nurse Manager in developing flexible staffing and reallocating priorities to ensure optimal patient care * Serve as a resource for patient care problems * May provide some patient care * Collaborate with nursing leaders to develop and implement unit/clinic or division strategic plans * Uses customer feedback in planning and providing service * Communicate with physicians, staff and other health care providers on a regular basis to promote effective and efficient operations within the unit/clinic * Communicate with patients, families, and staff to address and resolve issues * Utilizes human resources data and budgetary information to formulate recommendation to Nurse Manager and/or Directors/Clinical Functions * Provide evaluative feedback for staff members and health care students * Coaches the staff in implementation of standards of care, professional development, promotes staff specialty & clinical certifications, adherence to the standards of regulatory bodies (i.e., The Joint Commission, OSHA, and other regulatory bodies as appropriate) * Work with clinical instructors/educators to facilitate clinical education experiences * Invests in own continuous learning and skill enhancement * Support unit evidence-based practice research initiatives by facilitating the incorporation of quality management and evidence-based practices in nursing care * Supports changes in nursing care using evidence-based practice Percent of Time: 100% Schedule: Day Shift Location: University Campus Pay Grade: 5A P&S Pay Plan: Professional and Scientific Pay Structure Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation, sick leave, health, dental, life, and disability insurance options, and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Benefits ***************************** Required Qualifications: * A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is required * Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire * One to three years of progressing leadership responsibilities * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Excellent problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills * Proficiency with computer software applications. skill in leadership/management * Demonstrates time management, organization of workload, delegation, attention to detail and thoroughness * Collaborates and develops effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff, medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other hospital departments * Demonstrates effective teaching skills for staff and patient education * One to three years scrubbing and circulating experience in the Operating Room * Professional certification in nursing field (example: CNOR) required as soon as able to sit for the exam * Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so Desired Qualifications: * Leadership and/or manager experience * Experience working in large academic medical center * Experience working in a union environment Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Fabiola Orozco at ************************. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Additional Information * Classification Title: Assistant Nurse Manager * Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific * Schedule: Full-time * Work Modality Options: On Campus Compensation * Pay Level: 5A Contact Information * Organization: Healthcare * Contact Name: Fabiola Orozco * Contact Email: ************************

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Nursing is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager. The Assistant Nurse Manager on Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and manages direct care nursing functions to assure that health services, medical care, medical/health professions education, and evidence based practice research programs are delivered effectively and efficiently. Positions in this job family will have direct patient care responsibilities. Efforts will focus on planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and improving health care operations, clinical and education programs of clinical departments. Position Specific Duties * Hire or assist in hiring nursing unit staff through effective and timely recommendations * Develop and manage the talents, strengths and behaviors of assigned staff as directed by nurse manager * Completes staff evaluations, for assigned staff, on time with written, solid justification * Assure staff members are compliant with competencies, policies, procedures and regulations * Understand and apply appropriately the provisions in the union contracts * Actively help manage operating expenses for the unit name/ clinic name by monitoring the unit/clinic's operating budget * Review financial reports and provide insights to budget variances to nurse leaders * Recommend budget ideas, resources and cost containment strategies * Collaborate with nurse leaders to identify Quality Management and patient satisfaction opportunities for improvement * Implement and maintain standards and quality plans * Engage staff in meeting plan goals * Supervise care delivery and assist in coordinating patient care teams on the unit * Serve as a resource for patient care problems * May provide some patient care * Collaborate with nursing leaders to develop and implement unit/clinic or division strategic plans * Communicate with physicians, staff and other health care providers on a regular basis to promote effective and efficient operations within the unit/clinic * Communicate with patients, families, and staff to address and resolve issues * Provide evaluative feedback for staff members and health care students * Work with clinical instructors/educators to facilitate clinical education experiences * Support unit evidence based practice research initiatives Percent of Time: 100% Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, evening and night shift Location: Stead Family Children's Hospital (SFCH) Rotations: Weekend and holiday call per divisional guidelines P&S Pay Plan: **************************************************************************** Benefits Highlights: * Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa * Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans * For more information about Why Iowa?, click here Education Required: * Baccalaureate in Nursing is required Required Qualifications: * Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire * Minimum 2 years current or recent (within the last 12 months) experience in pediatric critical care nursing * Certification in Pediatric Critical Care Nursing is required by six months of hire * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Excellent problem-solving skills, decision making, and critical thinking skills * Proficiency with computer software applications (such as Microsoft programs) * Demonstrates time management, organization of workload, delegation, attention to detail and thoroughness * Collaborates and develops effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff, medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other hospital departments * Demonstrates effective teaching skills for staff and patient education * Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so Desirable Qualifications: * Current experience managing/leading transitions in care * Knowledge of UI and UI Health Care policies, procedures, and regulations * Experience working in a large academic medical center * Experience working in a union environment * PALS Instructor certification Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Megan Garton at ********************** Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and subject to a criminal background check. Additional Information * Classification Title: Assistant Nurse Manager * Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific * Schedule: Full-time Compensation * Pay Level: 5A Contact Information * Organization: Healthcare * Contact Name: Megan Garton * Contact Email: **********************

The Stead Family Children's Hospital Perioperative Services Department is seeking an Assistant Nursing Manager to provide managerial and clinical leadership to inpatient unit to interface with the administrative and clinical nursing staff to provide leadership in improving and maintaining the delivery of care processes for a specific unit and/or patient populations. The Assistant Nurse Manager will also assume delegated responsibility for implementation of daily operations for specific units and/or patient populations. Key areas of responsibility include: * Participates in the assessment and evaluation of nursing care requirements for the patient population. * Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of care for a patient population, which are consistent with current nursing practice and the condition and age of the patients. * Assesses patient care to ensure that patient assignment system reflects patient care needs and staff capabilities. * Monitors and contributes to individual patient care and discharge planning activities carried out by unit staff nurses. * Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members and implements care planning activities for specific group of patients. * Serves as a role model for staff by demonstrating clinical expertise when providing direct patient care. * Serves as a resource for patient care problems. * Practices according to department/division/unit policies, procedures, protocols and practice guidelines to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. * Collaborates with the Nurse Manager to assist with implementation of division and unit(s) strategic plans. * Implements planned change to optimize unit functioning. * Participates in monitoring staff competency. * Provides constructive feedback and support to staff nurses, nursing assistants and nursing unit clerks to assist them to improve their performance. * Collaborates with Nurse Manager in the development, implementation and evaluation of division/unit Quality Management program. * Coordinates unit(s)-based QM/RU committees. * Uses relevant nursing research to improve clinical practice. * Participates in the development of research-based standards and other research utilization activities. * Participates in research activities. * Analyzes and uses data to guide operational and patient care decisions and evaluate outcomes. * Monitors and evaluates nursing personnel as delegated in accordance with established evaluation criteria, personnel policies and union contract(s). * Participates in the ongoing implementation of current regulatory standards in order to meet state and national agency accreditation. * Assists Nurse Manager in developing effective communication and problem-solving skills within staff. * Develops, implements and evaluates patient/family health education activities for the patient population with regard to the condition and age of the patients. * Facilitates opportunities for nursing staff to improve and/or expand clinical knowledge and skills. * Provides consultation upon request within area of clinical expertise to nursing staff/other health professionals throughout the hospital. * Facilitates the educational experiences for health care students and monitors the care delivered. * Participates in meeting the educational needs of service institutions and agencies to maintain continuity of care related to specific patient care requirements. * Adheres to professional and legal standards of nursing practice. * Analyzes own performance in accordance with position expectations, develops goals and implements a plan to meet those goals. * Maintains and expands own knowledge and skills. * Mediates problems involving patient/families, hospital personnel and public. * Coordinates implementation of specific action plans at the unit(s) level and aimed at meeting priority goals and objectives. * Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with the health care team. * Provides input into financial management activities including operational budgetary decisions and cost containment. * Coordinates and/or participates in the implementation of specific cost control strategies identified by the Nurse Manager. * Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical expertise consistent with patient population requirements and current nursing and medical practice. * Develops management and consultant skills consistent with position responsibilities. * Participates in and contributes to department/division/unit committees, meetings and/or projects in keeping with organizational/unit(s) strategic goals. * Is self-directed in using time. * Seeks out and is receptive to feedback from co-workers at all levels for the purpose of growth in the role. * Incorporates the principles of Service Leadership to ensure positive patient/customer relations. * Adheres to UI Health Care policies regarding personal conduct, including: follows established leadership, remaining responsive to instruction and coaching from supervisors and meeting the standards of personal appearance, attendance and punctuality. Pay Grade: 5A - **************************************************************************** Percent of Time: 100% Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 or 10-hour shifts, primary work hours 0700-1730 including off shift, holiday, and weekend support. Administrative on-call rotation is also part of this position. Location: Children's Operating Room Required Qualifications: * A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is required * Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire * One to three years of progressing leadership responsibilities * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Excellent problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills * Proficiency with computer software applications. skill in leadership/management * Demonstrates time management, organization of workload, delegation, attention to detail and thoroughness * Collaborates and develops effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff, medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other hospital departments * Demonstrates effective teaching skills for staff and patient education * One to three years scrubbing and circulating experience in the Operating Room * Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so. Desired Qualifications: * Leadership and/or manager experience * Experience working in large academic medical center * Experience working in a union environment * Professional certification in nursing field (example: CNOR) * Pediatric experience Application Process: Please attach an updated resume/CV as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Applicant selected for position, if external, must complete a 2-3 week orientation. Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. Hours may vary based on department needs. to learn more about this position and apply please contact *********************** Additional Information * Classification Title: Assistant Nurse Manager * Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific * Schedule: Full-time Compensation * Pay Level: 5A Contact Information * Organization: Healthcare * Contact Name: Anne Beyerink * Contact Email: ***********************

Labor and Delivery Unit: The Labor and Delivery Unit (6JPP) is a 15-bed unit with a variety of labor, triage, and recovery rooms in addition to 2 operating rooms and 1 procedure room. This unit serves patients with low and high-risk pregnancies alike, providing care for those with pre-eclampsia, preterm labor, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, bleeding concerns, and fetal disease among other conditions. Both medicated and unmedicated labor is supported through a variety of techniques with obstetricians, certified nurse midwives, and family practice physicians performing deliveries. The Assistant Nurse Manager leads and manages direct care nursing functions of the LDR team to assure that health services, medical care, medical/health professions education, and evidence-based practice research programs are delivered effectively and efficiently. Positions in this job family will have direct patient care responsibilities. Efforts will focus on planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and improving health care operations, clinical and education programs of clinical departments. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Participates in the assessment and evaluation of nursing care requirements for the patient population. Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of care for a patient population, which are consistent with current nursing practice and the condition and age of the patients. Assesses patient care to ensure that patient assignment system reflects patient care needs and staff capabilities. Monitors and contributes to individual patient care and discharge planning activities carried out by unit staff nurses. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members and implements care planning activities for specific group of patients. Serves as a role model for staff by demonstrating clinical expertise when providing direct patient care. Serves as a resource for patient care problems. Practices according to department/division/unit policies, procedures, protocols and practice guidelines to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Collaborates with the Nurse Manager to assist with implementation of division and unit(s) strategic plans. Implements planned change to optimize unit functioning. Participates in monitoring staff competency. Provides constructive feedback and support to staff nurses, nursing assistants and nursing unit clerks to assist them to improve their performance. Collaborates with Nurse Manager in the development, implementation and evaluation of division/unit Quality Management program. Coordinates unit(s)-based QM/RU committees. Uses relevant nursing research to improve clinical practice. Participates in the development of research-based standards and other research utilization activities. Participates in research activities. Analyzes and uses data to guide operational and patient care decisions and evaluate outcomes. Monitors and evaluates nursing personnel as delegated in accordance with established evaluation criteria, personnel policies and union contract(s). Participates in the ongoing implementation of current regulatory standards in order to meet state and national agency accreditation. Assists Nurse Manager in developing effective communication and problem-solving skills within staff. Develops, implements and evaluates patient/family health education activities for the patient population with regard to the condition and age of the patients. Facilitates opportunities for nursing staff to improve and/or expand clinical knowledge and skills. Provides consultation upon request within area of clinical expertise to nursing staff/other health professionals throughout the hospital. Facilitates the educational experiences for health care students and monitors the care delivered. Participates in meeting the educational needs of service institutions and agencies to maintain continuity of care related to specific patient care requirements. Adheres to professional and legal standards of nursing practice. Analyzes own performance in accordance with position expectations, develops goals and implements a plan to meet those goals. Maintains and expands own knowledge and skills. Mediates problems involving patient/families, hospital personnel and public. Coordinates implementation of specific action plans at the unit(s) level and aimed at meeting priority goals and objectives. Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with the health care team. Provides input into financial management activities including operational budgetary decisions and cost containment. Coordinates and/or participates in the implementation of specific cost control strategies identified by the Nurse Manager. Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical expertise consistent with patient population requirements and current nursing and medical practice. Develops management and consultant skills consistent with position responsibilities. Participates in and contributes to department/division/unit committees, meetings and/or projects in keeping with organizational/unit(s) strategic goals. Is self-directed in using time. Seeks out and is receptive to feedback from co-workers at all levels for the purpose of growth in the role. Incorporates the principles of Service Leadership to ensure positive patient/customer relations. Adheres to UI Health Care policies regarding personal conduct, including: follows established leadership, remaining responsive to instruction and coaching from supervisors and meeting the standards of personal appearance, attendance and punctuality. Civil and Respectful Interactions Establishes and maintains standards of collaborative interaction among peers and employees that is characterized by respect, honestly and service; assures that all unit members are held to similar standards and ethics; constructively manages conflict. Leadership Accountability Inspires and motivates other to high performance by exercising strong stewardship of University resources, setting expectation, measuring success through individual performance evaluations, and driving organization results. Learning and Professional Development Identifies opportunities for and creates development plans that encourage employees to attend to the growth of their personal and professional capacity; engages self and staff in collective reflection of the University's greater role in society. SUPERVISION RECEIVED General supervision is received from the Nurse Manager or Senior Associate Director, Clinical Practice. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Functional and administrative supervision is exercised over nursing and other support staff in area of responsibility. Percent of Time: 100% - 40 hours per week Schedule: Nights, shared divisional call with management team Location: UI Health Care Main Campus - Iowa City, IA Pay Grade: 5A - ****************************** Benefits Highlights: * Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa * Fringe benefits package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans * For more information about Why Iowa?, click here Required Qualifications: * Baccalaureate degree in Nursing * Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire * Minimum of 2 years acute care RN experience in patient care * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Excellent problem-solving skills, decision making, and critical thinking skills * Proficiency with computer software applications (such as Microsoft programs) * Demonstrates time management, organization of workload, delegation, attention to detail and thoroughness * Collaborates and develops effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff, medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other hospital departments * Demonstrates effective teaching skills for staff and patient education * Demonstrates job-related experience with fostering a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment and/or otherwise demonstrate their ability to foster a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment for people from all types of backgrounds and viewpoints. Desirable Qualifications: * Current experience managing/leading transitions in care * Experience in Labor and Delivery nursing * Knowledge of UI and UI Health Care policies, procedures, and regulations * Experience working in a large academic medical center * Experience working in a union environment Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Kiley Skay at ******************** Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Additional Information * Classification Title: Assistant Nurse Manager * Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific * Schedule: Full-time Compensation * Pay Level: 5A Contact Information * Organization: Healthcare * Contact Name: Kiley Skay * Contact Email: ********************

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a patient centered Assistant Nurse Manager to support our QuickCare Clinics. This position will provide managerial and clinical nursing leadership for clinical outpatient services at the QuickCare locations under the direction of the Walk-In Clinics Nursing Manager to assure that all staff provide safe clinical care and have the education, methods, and resources to accomplish performance objectives. This position has some involvement in direct patient care as well as planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and improving health care operations, clinical education programs and research programs of clinical and health service departments. This position supports our clinics and will travel between clinics to provide continued support. This position comes with the University of Iowa's full, comprehensive benefit package including generous employer contributions into retirement plans, paid vacation and sick leave, and much more! * Position Responsibilities: * Human Resources Management * Hiring * Assist in hiring nursing unit staff through effective and timely recommendations. * Staff Development * Develop and manage the talents, strengths and behaviors of assigned staff as directed by management. * Assists in matters of promotion, transfers and disciplinary action, as directed by management. * Coaches staff to participate in team decision-making and actively seek participation from assigned staff on decision-making and customer service improvement activities. * Provides staff incentives/rewards for contributions towards achievement of service excellence. * Performance Management * Completes staff evaluations, for assigned staff, on time with written, solid justification. * Assure staff members are compliant with competencies, policies, procedures and regulations. * Employee Labor Relations * Understand and apply appropriately the provisions in the union contracts. * Creates an atmosphere which provides for effective recruitment and retention of qualified staff. * Other * Encourages staff/employees to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations. Provide detailed job responsibilities. * Financial Management: * Actively help manage operating expenses by monitoring the unit/clinic's operating budget. * Recommend budget ideas, resources and cost containment strategies through participation in the development of the unit operating budget, reviewing staffing plan, reviewing service contracts, planning for new supply costs, etc. * Assists management in developing a staffing plan and is open to creativity in staff scheduling/flexibility. * Operations, Standards of Care, Regulatory Compliance, Quality and Patient Satisfaction: * Collaborate with management and UI Health Care Ambulatory Nursing department to identify Quality Management and patient satisfaction opportunities for improvement. * Supply and Instrumentation management. * Incorporates the principles of Service Excellence to ensure positive patient/customer relations. * Implement and maintain standards and quality plans. * Identifies inefficiencies in current practice/processes, demonstrates tolerance for change and develops a means to enhance the process. * Consistently makes sound judgments after gathering factual, objective information. * Creates and maintains a workplace of choice/ which motivates employees to work at optimal efficiency; encourages staff to regularly establish goals and objectives toward career development. * Engage staff in meeting plan goals. * Supervise and occasionally provides care delivery and assists in coordinating patient care teams to maximize customer service and continuity of care. * Develops flexible staffing and reallocating priorities to ensure optimal patient care, with assistance from leadership as needed. * Serve as a resource for patient care problems. * Provide patient care as needed. * Collaborates and develops effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff, medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other hospital departments. Patient Care/Service Delivery: * Planning and Goal Management: * Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement clinic or division strategic plans. * Uses customer feedback in planning and providing service. * Communication/Collaboration Relationships: * Communicate with physicians, staff and other health care providers on a regular basis to promote effective and efficient operations within the unit/clinic. * Communicate with patients, families, and staff to address and resolve issues. * Utilizes human resources data and budgetary information to formulate recommendation to leadership. * Education Programs: * Provide evaluative feedback for staff members and health care students. * Coaches the staff in implementation of standards of care, professional development, promotes staff specialty & clinical certifications, adherence to the standards of regulatory bodies (i.e., The Joint Commission, OSHA, and other regulatory bodies as appropriate) * Work with clinical instructors/educators to facilitate clinical education experiences. * Invests in own continuous learning and skill enhancement * Research Administration: * Support unit evidence-based practice research initiatives by facilitating the incorporation of quality management and evidence-based practices in nursing care. * Supports changes in nursing care using evidence-based practice. * Job Family Technical Competencies: * Budgeting - Knowledge of, and ability to apply, policies and practices for planning and administering a budget. * Clinical Service/Department Operations Management - Knowledge of and ability to manage effective and smooth operations in a clinical service or department by utilizing various management principles and techniques. * Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Understanding of the issues related to the decision-making process; ability to analyze situations fully and accurately and reach productive decisions. * Healthcare Regulatory Environment - Knowledge and understanding of legislation and regulatory bodies affecting healthcare and clinical research practices. * Performance Management - Ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance. Percent of Time: 100% Pay Grade: 5A ****************************** Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, variable hours between 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM with limited, rotating off-shift/weekend coverage to support our weekend option staff needed. Availability to provide support to other clinics within a 2-hour radius required. Fleet Car provided. Paid drive time. Location: Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty (and surrounding clinics based on clinical need/hours) Benefits Highlights: * Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa (and surrounding clinics based on clinical need/hours) * Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: ********************************** Education Required * Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required and a Master's Degree in Nursing highly desired. Experience Requirements * Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is require by date of hire. * Minimum of 1 - 3 years recent experience in leadership/management with demonstrated skills in management and supervision. * Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills to serve as a liaison and to collaborate with physicians, staff, patients, and other customers. * Excellent problem-solving skills, decision making and critical thinking skills. * Proficiency with computer software applications (such as Microsoft programs) * Demonstrates time management, organization of workload, delegation, attention to detail, and thoroughness. * Current valid driver's license and the ability to meet the University Driving Policy Standards and availability to provide support to other clinical locations based on clinical need/hours. Desirable Qualifications * Minimum 1-3 years outpatient, ER, or ambulatory care experience. * Knowledge of UI and UI Health Care policies, procedures, and regulations. * Experience with development/implementation or evidence-based practice (EBP) standards. * Certification in a role or specialty through a nationally recognized professional nursing certification body. If not currently certified, must seek certification in a role or specialty as soon as eligible to sit for the exam. Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. For questions or additional information, please contact **********************. Additional Information * Classification Title: Assistant Nurse Manager * Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific * Schedule: Full-time Compensation * Pay Level: 5A Contact Information * Organization: Healthcare * Contact Name: Erin Belding * Contact Email: **********************

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a patient centered Assistant Nurse Manager to support our QuickCare Clinics. This position will provide managerial and clinical nursing leadership for clinical outpatient services at the QuickCare locations under the direction of the Walk-In Clinics Nursing Manager to assure that all staff provide safe clinical care and have the education, methods, and resources to accomplish performance objectives. This position has some involvement in direct patient care as well as planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and improving health care operations, clinical education programs and research programs of clinical and health service departments. This position supports our clinics and will travel between clinics to provide continued support. This position comes with the University of Iowa's full, comprehensive benefit package including generous employer contributions into retirement plans, paid vacation and sick leave, and much more! * Position Responsibilities: * Human Resources Management * Hiring * Assist in hiring nursing unit staff through effective and timely recommendations. * Staff Development * Develop and manage the talents, strengths and behaviors of assigned staff as directed by management. * Assists in matters of promotion, transfers and disciplinary action, as directed by management. * Coaches staff to participate in team decision-making and actively seek participation from assigned staff on decision-making and customer service improvement activities. * Provides staff incentives/rewards for contributions towards achievement of service excellence. * Performance Management * Completes staff evaluations, for assigned staff, on time with written, solid justification. * Assure staff members are compliant with competencies, policies, procedures and regulations. * Employee Labor Relations * Understand and apply appropriately the provisions in the union contracts. * Creates an atmosphere which provides for effective recruitment and retention of qualified staff. * Other * Encourages staff/employees to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations. Provide detailed job responsibilities. * Financial Management: * Actively help manage operating expenses by monitoring the unit/clinic's operating budget. * Recommend budget ideas, resources and cost containment strategies through participation in the development of the unit operating budget, reviewing staffing plan, reviewing service contracts, planning for new supply costs, etc. * Assists management in developing a staffing plan and is open to creativity in staff scheduling/flexibility. * Operations, Standards of Care, Regulatory Compliance, Quality and Patient Satisfaction: * Collaborate with management and UI Health Care Ambulatory Nursing department to identify Quality Management and patient satisfaction opportunities for improvement. * Supply and Instrumentation management. * Incorporates the principles of Service Excellence to ensure positive patient/customer relations. * Implement and maintain standards and quality plans. * Identifies inefficiencies in current practice/processes, demonstrates tolerance for change and develops a means to enhance the process. * Consistently makes sound judgments after gathering factual, objective information. * Creates and maintains a workplace of choice/ which motivates employees to work at optimal efficiency; encourages staff to regularly establish goals and objectives toward career development. * Engage staff in meeting plan goals. * Supervise and occasionally provides care delivery and assists in coordinating patient care teams to maximize customer service and continuity of care. * Develops flexible staffing and reallocating priorities to ensure optimal patient care, with assistance from leadership as needed. * Serve as a resource for patient care problems. * Provide patient care as needed. * Collaborates and develops effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff, medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other hospital departments. Patient Care/Service Delivery: * Planning and Goal Management: * Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement clinic or division strategic plans. * Uses customer feedback in planning and providing service. * Communication/Collaboration Relationships: * Communicate with physicians, staff and other health care providers on a regular basis to promote effective and efficient operations within the unit/clinic. * Communicate with patients, families, and staff to address and resolve issues. * Utilizes human resources data and budgetary information to formulate recommendation to leadership. * Education Programs: * Provide evaluative feedback for staff members and health care students. * Coaches the staff in implementation of standards of care, professional development, promotes staff specialty & clinical certifications, adherence to the standards of regulatory bodies (i.e., The Joint Commission, OSHA, and other regulatory bodies as appropriate) * Work with clinical instructors/educators to facilitate clinical education experiences. * Invests in own continuous learning and skill enhancement * Research Administration: * Support unit evidence-based practice research initiatives by facilitating the incorporation of quality management and evidence-based practices in nursing care. * Supports changes in nursing care using evidence-based practice. * Job Family Technical Competencies: * Budgeting - Knowledge of, and ability to apply, policies and practices for planning and administering a budget. * Clinical Service/Department Operations Management - Knowledge of and ability to manage effective and smooth operations in a clinical service or department by utilizing various management principles and techniques. * Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Understanding of the issues related to the decision-making process; ability to analyze situations fully and accurately and reach productive decisions. * Healthcare Regulatory Environment - Knowledge and understanding of legislation and regulatory bodies affecting healthcare and clinical research practices. * Performance Management - Ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance. Percent of Time: 100% Pay Grade: 5A ****************************** Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, variable hours between 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM with limited, rotating off-shift/weekend coverage to support our weekend option staff needed. Availability to provide support to other clinics within a 2-hour radius required. Fleet Car provided. Paid drive time. Location: Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty (and surrounding clinics based on clinical need/hours) Benefits Highlights: * Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa (and surrounding clinics based on clinical need/hours) * Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: ********************************** Education Required * Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required and a Master's Degree in Nursing highly desired. Experience Requirements * Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is require by date of hire. * Minimum of 1 - 3 years recent experience in leadership/management with demonstrated skills in management and supervision. * Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills to serve as a liaison and to collaborate with physicians, staff, patients, and other customers. * Excellent problem-solving skills, decision making and critical thinking skills. * Proficiency with computer software applications (such as Microsoft programs) * Demonstrates time management, organization of workload, delegation, attention to detail, and thoroughness. * Current valid driver's license and the ability to meet the University Driving Policy Standards and availability to provide support to other clinical locations based on clinical need/hours. Desirable Qualifications * Minimum 1-3 years outpatient, ER, or ambulatory care experience. * Knowledge of UI and UI Health Care policies, procedures, and regulations. * Experience with development/implementation or evidence-based practice (EBP) standards. * Certification in a role or specialty through a nationally recognized professional nursing certification body. If not currently certified, must seek certification in a role or specialty as soon as eligible to sit for the exam. Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. For questions or additional information, please contact **********************. Additional Information * Classification Title: Assistant Nurse Manager * Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific * Schedule: Full-time Compensation * Pay Level: 5A Contact Information * Organization: Healthcare * Contact Name: Erin Belding * Contact Email: **********************

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Radiology is seeking a full time (100%) nurse manager for nursing services within Radiology. The nurse manager will provide managerial and clinical leadership to assure all staff provide safe clinical care and have the education, methods and resources to accomplish their performance objectives. The nurse manager will participate in direct patient care and focus on planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and improving nursing operations in Radiology. Duties include: Human Resources Management * Hire, develop and manage the performance of staff in a nursing unit. * Responsible for talent management of staff and identify succession plan strategies. * Knowledgeable of and implement human resources policies/procedures and provisions in the collective bargaining agreements. Financial Management * Prepare budget or assist in development; provide projections and recommendations. * Monitor and maintain unit/clinic operating budget within specified targets. * Analyze variances and create action plans to take corrective action. Operations, Standards of Care, Regulatory Compliance, Quality and Patient Satisfaction * Provide leadership to establish and/or maintain efficient and effective systems to ensure optimal patient outcomes. * Identify trends and determine quality initiatives and priorities. * Allocate resources to meet quality and productivity expectations. * Review patient satisfaction data and develop, implement and evaluate plan(s) to enhance patient satisfaction. * Ensure unit/clinic is survey ready. Patient Care/Services Delivery * Assess care coordination within multidisciplinary team to maximize patient satisfaction and continuity of care. * Identify needs, trends, and forecasts in order to provide quality patient care and ensure appropriate flex staffing. * Participate in direct patient care as needed. Communication/ Collaboration * Advocate for needs of unit/clinic with healthcare leaders. * Facilitate multidisciplinary participation in clinical problem solving. * Utilize unit councils to identify opportunities for improvement and innovative models of care using a multidisciplinary team to impact patient outcomes. Education Programs * Educate and mentor staff in the management of complex patient care issues. * Provide clinical education and coaching to develop staff competency and professionalism. Participate in and support education of health care students. The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities required of individuals performing this job. University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. Percent of Time: 100% Pay Grade: 6A Professional and Scientific Pay Structures | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa Benefits Highlights: * Regular salaried position. Located in Iowa City, Iowa * Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. * For more information about Why Iowa? Click here Education Required * Master's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience Required * 3 years current experience in Critical Care or Emergency Treatment Care is required. * Demonstrated skill in leadership/management and experience in clinical practice required. * Demonstrates time management, organization of workload, problem solving, attention to detail and thoroughness. * Demonstrated job related experience with and/or commitment to diversity in the work/academic environment. * Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills. * Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Experience with EKG interpretation and IV placement is required. Certifications * Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire. * BLS certification is required. Desirable Qualifications * Experience in procedural sedation is desired. Application Process To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and a cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Additional Information * Classification Title: Nursing Manager * Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific * Schedule: Full-time Compensation * Pay Level: 6A Contact Information * Organization: Healthcare * Contact Name: Susan Curtis * Contact Email: **********************

This position directs the technical, clinical, and nursing functions of the cardiovascular lab services provided at University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown. This includes ensuring services are delivered effective and efficiently. This position must have experience in health care operations. Human Resources Management * Monitors overall staffing and shift scheduling. * Hire, develop, and manage the performance of staff in a departmental unit or functional division. * Provide clinical education to develop staff competency. Ensure staff compliances are applicable, complete and current. Financial and Data Management and Analysis * Prepare and/or assist in budget development; provide projections and recommendations. * Manage financial and productivity data and monitor the budget to meet goals. Resolve budget discrepancies. * Prepare and/or assist in capital budgeting and equipment selection/replacement. Operations, Standards of Care, Regulatory Compliance, Quality and Patient Satisfaction * Oversees daily operations of the cardiovascular lab. * Identify trends and determine QA priorities. * Recommend QA and patient/customer satisfaction strategies. * Develop and monitor plans to enhance patient satisfaction. Patient Care/Services * Delivery Identify needs, trends, and forecasts to provide quality patient care. Planning and Goal Management * Develop action plans for the unit that meet strategic goals; provide progress reports to the department director or director of clinical functions. * Participate in and serve as a contact for facility projects including those related to services, teaching, administrative and research areas as directed. Communication/Collaboration * Advocate for needs of the unit with healthcare leaders; may collaborate with the medical director of the unit regarding program development, process improvements, and equipment budgets. Education Programs * Provide clinical education to develop staff competency. Oversee clinical education activities and agreements with other educational institutions. Education Requirements: * Bachelor's or Master's in Nursing is required. Preferred Master's degree (in nursing, MBA or healthcare related). If candidate does not have a Master's Degree they will be strongly encouraged to obtain one within 5 years of starting position. Experience Requirements: * Current license to practice nursing in Iowa or ability to obtain an Iowa license upon hire. * 3-5 years of progressive clinical leadership is required. * 3-5 cardiovascular lab experience. * Demonstrate skill in leadership/management is required. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. * Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcome and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so. Desired Qualifications: * Supervisory experience is strongly desirable. * Demonstrate positive Services Excellence Skills is desirable. * Proficient in computer software applications is desirable. * Proficiency in utilizing and/or clinical understanding of Epic. * Knowledge of University policies, procedures and regulations is desirable. Position and Application details: In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission: * Resume * Cover Letter Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact Penni Berger at ************************* Additional Information * Classification Title: Nursing Manager * Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific * Schedule: Full-time * Work Modality Options: On Campus Compensation * Pay Level: 6A Contact Information * Organization: Healthcare * Contact Name: Penni Berger * Contact Email: *************************

University of Iowa Health Care-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Nursing, is seeking a Nurse Manager to provide managerial and clinical leadership to inpatient unit to assure that all staff provide safe clinical care and have the education, methods and resources to accomplish their performance objectives. Positions in this job family usually have limited involvement in direct patient care and focus their efforts in planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and improving health care operations, clinical education programs and research programs of clinical and health service departments. The Vascular and Neuroscience Intermediate and Acute Care Unit (2 RCP) is a 34-bed intermediate acute care unit specializing in comprehensive, head-to-toe, compassionate care for adult neurology, neurosurgical, and vascular surgery patients. These patients may need telemetry or intensive neurological monitoring or both. We Provides Care for Patients with the Following Conditions: * Neuro - stroke * General neurology * Neurointerventional radiology (neuro IR) * Vascular specialties Key Areas of Responsibilities Include but are not limited to: * Hire, develop and manage the performance of staff in perioperative setting. Responsible for talent management of staff and identify succession plan strategies. Follow and apply leave management policies. Knowledgeable of and implement human resources policies/procedures and provisions in the collective bargaining agreements * Prepare budget or assist in development; provide projections and recommendations. Monitor and maintain unit/clinic operating budget within specified targets. Analyze variances and create action plans to take corrective action. Understand financial implications of collective bargaining agreements * Provide leadership to establish and/or maintain efficient and effective systems to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Identify trends and determine quality initiatives and priorities * Allocate resources to meet quality and productivity expectations. Review patient satisfaction data and develop, implement, and evaluate plan(s) to enhance patient satisfaction. Ensure unit/clinic is survey ready * Assess care coordination within multidisciplinary team to maximize patient satisfaction and continuity of care. Identify needs, trends, and forecasts in order to provide quality patient care and ensure appropriate flex staffing * Develop action plans for the unit/clinic or division that meets health care strategic goals * Monitor/evaluate goal implementation and provide progress reports to nursing leadership * Advocate for needs of unit/clinic with healthcare leaders. Facilitate multidisciplinary participation in clinical problem solving. Utilize unit councils to identify opportunities for improvement and innovative models of care using a multidisciplinary team to impact patient outcomes * Educate and mentor staff in the management of complex patient care issues. Provide clinical education and coaching to develop staff competency and professionalism. Participate in and support education of health care students * Encourage staff to participate in evidence-based practice research initiatives and incorporate best practices into unit operations * Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals from varied cultures, nationalities, genders, ages, etc * Ability to utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals/needs. Able to demonstrate ethical behavior in a variety of situations while producing results * Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner. Ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate communication with internal and external customers * Knowledge of, and ability to apply, policies and practices for planning and administering a budget * Knowledge of and ability to manage effective and smooth operations in a clinical service or department by utilizing various management principles and techniques * Understanding of the issues related to the decision-making process; ability to analyze situations fully and accurately and reach productive decisions * Knowledge and understanding of legislation and regulatory bodies affecting healthcare and clinical research practices * Ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance Percent of Time: 100% Schedule: Days, includes unit and divisional on call as needed Location: University Campus P&S Pay Plan: ***************************************************************** Benefits Highlights: * Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa * Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans * For more information about Why Iowa?, click here Education Requirements: * Bachelor's or Master's in Nursing is required. Preferred Master's degree (in nursing, MBA or healthcare related) or Doctorate (DNP, PhD). If candidate does not have a Master's Degree they will be strongly encouraged to obtain one within 5 years of starting position * Current license to practice nursing in Iowa Experience Qualifications: * 3+ years of nursing leadership and management experience * Demonstrated skill in leadership/management * Current experience in intermediate or critical care clinical practice. 3-5 years of experience is preferred * Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so * Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required * Must be proficient in computer software applications * Certification in a role or specialty through a nationally recognized professional nursing certification body. If not currently certified must seek certification in a role or specialty as soon as eligible to sit for the exam Desired Qualifications: * Experience working in large academic medical center * Experience working in union environment * Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills Please include a resume with your submission. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact the Kylie Guy at *******************. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization. Additional Information * Classification Title: Nursing Manager * Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific * Schedule: Full-time Compensation * Pay Level: 6A Contact Information * Organization: Healthcare * Contact Name: Kylie Guy * Contact Email: *******************

All qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $12,500 The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) for the Lower Level Short Stay Unit (LL JCP). The unit is part of UI Health Care's Medical Surgical Services (MSS) Division. Lower Level features 30 private patient rooms and is designed to care for patients admitted to UI Health Care under observation or recovery level of care, with a focus on timely treatment. The patient population cared for on this unit includes both medical and surgical patient populations who are typically admitted to the hospital for an estimated 24-48 hour stay. Patient diagnoses frequently treated as medical observation include but are not limited to chest pain, abdominal pain, back pain, and syncope. Surgical recovery patients include a variety of procedures under the care of the following services: orthopedics, urology, plastics, and cardiology, among others. We rely on teamwork to provide high quality and compassionate care as we provide patients the necessary care and education for them to make a safe transition home following their short stay in the hospital. A Staff Nurse will assess patients' nursing care needs, evaluate effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice. Characteristic Duties of our Staff Nurses include but are not limited to: * Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness. * Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations. * Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings. * Develops patient care plan based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes. * Implements patient care plan according to patient priorities, which includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses. Documents/reports interventions and patient/family response. * Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan. * Develops, coordinates and implements transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care. * Implements nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Follows universal precautions. Percent of Time: 60%, 24 hours per week Schedule: Weekend Option, Day shifts Sat/Sun Location: Iowa City, Iowa Salary: $61,183 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate *This does not include differentials. Salary will vary based on years of experience and percent of effort.* SEIU Pay Plan: ************************************************ Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours. Inpatient differential of $10,000 per year based on percent time Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. * Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa * Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans - click here for details * For more information about Why Iowa?, click here Education Required * An Associate's Degree in Nursing, a Diploma in Nursing, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader or a Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA) is required Experience Required * Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required * Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions * General computer skills are required, including proficiency in managing multiple databases including Microsoft Excel * Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire Desirable Qualifications: * Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is highly desired * If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Tiffany Perkins at *************************. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. . This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Additional Information * Classification Title: Staff Nurse * Appointment Type: SEIU * Schedule: Part-time Compensation * Pay Level: 52 Contact Information * Organization: Healthcare * Contact Name: Tiffany Perkins * Contact Email: *************************