Assistant Nurse Manager - Pediatric Med Surg L9 SFCH

Assistant Nurse Manager

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
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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