Assistant Nurse Manager

Assistant Nurse Manager - Surgical & Trauma Care Unit (3RC)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 Surgical & Trauma Care Unit believes it is our responsibility to provide patient-centered care that enables patients and their families to cope with the physiological and psychological aspects of their illness or injury. Exceptional care on our unit combines excellent clinical skills with compassionate care to achieve the highest possible quality of life for our patients. The pulse of our nursing team is teamwork- fostering holistic, patient-centered care within a healthy work environment where staff thrive both personally and professionally. We are committed to providing the resources necessary for staff to excel and achieve their goals.Our Patient PopulationTrauma & Emergency Surgical Conditions: Traumatic injuries sustained from events such as motor vehicle accidents and fallsMulti-system traumatic injuriesAcute abdominal emergencies (bowel obstruction, perforation, infection)Complex wound management and surgical drainsOstomy creation and managementFistula treatmentHernia repairUrologic Surgery: Post-operative urological proceduresUrologic oncology and reconstructive surgeriesComplex catheter and urinary diversion managementOrthopedic Surgery: Reconstructive joint surgery (hip, knee, shoulder)Spine surgeryResponsibilitiesParticipates in the assessment and evaluation of nursing care requirements for the patient populationAssists 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 patientsAssesses patient care to ensure that patient assignment system reflects patient care needs and staff capabilitiesMonitors and contributes to individual patient care and discharge planning activities carried out by unit staff nursesCollaborates with multidisciplinary team members and implements care planning activities for specific group of patientsServes as a role model for staff by demonstrating clinical expertise when providing direct patient careServes as a resource for patient care problemsPractices according to department/division/unit policies, procedures, protocols and practice guidelines to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staffCollaborates with the Nurse Manager to assist with implementation of division and unit(s) strategic plansImplements planned change to optimize unit functioningParticipates in monitoring staff competencyProvides constructive feedback and support to staff nurses, nursing assistants and nursing unit clerks to assist them to improve their performanceCollaborates with Nurse Manager in the development, implementation and evaluation of division/unit Quality Management programCoordinates unit(s)-based QM/RU committeesUses relevant nursing research to improve clinical practiceParticipates in the development of research-based standards and other research utilization activitiesParticipates in research activitiesAnalyzes and uses data to guide operational and patient care decisions and evaluate outcomesMonitors 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 accreditationAssists Nurse Manager in developing effective communication and problem-solving skills within staffDevelops, implements and evaluates patient/family health education activities for the patient population with regard to the condition and age of the patientsFacilitates opportunities for nursing staff to improve and/or expand clinical knowledge and skillsProvides consultation upon request within area of clinical expertise to nursing staff/other health professionals throughout the hospitalFacilitates the educational experiences for health care students and monitors the care deliveredParticipates in meeting the educational needs of service institutions and agencies to maintain continuity of care related to specific patient care requirementsAdheres to professional and legal standards of nursing practiceAnalyzes own performance in accordance with position expectations, develops goals and implements a plan to meet those goalsMaintains and expands own knowledge and skillsMediates problems involving patient/families, hospital personnel and publicCoordinates implementation of specific action plans at the unit(s) level and aimed at meeting priority goals and objectivesEstablishes and maintains collaborative relationships with the health care teamProvides input into financial management activities including operational budgetary decisions and cost containmentCoordinates and/or participates in the implementation of specific cost control strategies identified by the Nurse ManagerAssumes responsibility for maintaining clinical expertise consistent with patient population requirements and current nursing and medical practiceDevelops management and consultant skills consistent with position responsibilitiesParticipates in and contributes to department/division/unit committees, meetings and/or projects in keeping with organizational/unit(s) strategic goalsIs self-directed in using timeSeeks out and is receptive to feedback from co-workers at all levels for the purpose of growth in the roleIncorporates the principles of Service Leadership to ensure positive patient/customer relationsAdheres 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 punctualityPercent of Time: 100% - 40 hours per weekSchedule: Days, 0700 - 1530, Monday - Friday, on call as needed to meet unit needsLocation: UI Health Care Main Campus - Iowa City, IAPay Grade: 5A - 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 plansQualificationsRequired Qualifications:A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is requiredCurrent license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire1+ years of nursing experience with demonstrated skills in leadershipExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skillsProficiency with computer software applications. Skill in leadership/managementDemonstrates time management, organization of workload, delegation, attention to detail and thoroughnessCollaborates and develops effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff, medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other hospital departmentsDemonstrates effective teaching skills for staff and patient educationProfessional 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 soDesired Qualifications:Leadership and/or manager experienceExperience working in large academic medical centerExperience working in a union environmentApplication 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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.