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The University of Iowa lists this Nurse Manager - Medicine Specialty Unit (6RC) 100% Days opportunity in iowa city, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Nurse Manager - Medicine Specialty Unit (6RC) 100% Days
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 General Medicine unit focuses on the care of adults with a variety of medical diagnoses, including, but not limited to, diseases or disorders of the pulmonary system, gastrointestinal system, renal system, endocrine system, circulatory system, neurological system, as well as infectious diseases, dermatological disorders and autoimmune disorders.
This unit is a dynamic and fast paced environment rich with opportunities for learning. We utilize a multidisciplinary approach to patient care that encourages team work between physicians, nursing staff, therapy staff, social work and a variety of other consulting disciplines to provide the most comprehensive care for our patients.
The heartbeat of our Adult Internal Medicine unit isteamwork for the sake of holistic patient-centered care and a healthy work environment that allows our staff to thrive and grow both personally and professionally.
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
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
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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
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 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: Nursing Manager
Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
Schedule: Full-time
Work Modality Options: On Campus
Contact Information
Contact Name: Tiffany Perkins
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, or . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at .
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