Assistant Nurse Manager - Vascular and Neuroscience Intermediate and Acute Care Unit (2RC) - 100%

Assistant Nurse Manager

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. 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 - https : / / hr.uiowa.edu / pay / plans

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

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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 kylie-guy@uiowa.edu. 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.