RN Manager/Supervisor Oncology Med-Surg Full-time
University of Iowa Healthcare

Assistant Nurse Manager - Medical Surgical Oncology Unit (4JPP)

apartment University of Iowa Healthcare location_onIowa City, IA, US
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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 - 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
  • 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 tiffany-perkins@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.

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: tiffany-perkins@uiowa.edu

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