Assistant Nurse Manager - Surgical & Trauma Care Unit (3RC)

apartment University of Iowa Healthcare location_onIowa City, IA, US

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 POPULATION

Trauma & Emergency Surgical Conditions

Traumatic injuries sustained from events such as motor vehicle accidents and falls
Multi-system traumatic injuries
Acute abdominal emergencies (bowel obstruction, perforation, infection)
Complex wound management and surgical drains
Ostomy creation and management
Fistula treatment
Hernia repair

Urologic Surgery

Post-operative urological procedures
Urologic oncology and reconstructive surgeries
Complex catheter and urinary diversion management

Orthopedic Surgery

Reconstructive joint surgery (hip, knee, shoulder)
Spine surgery

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, 0700 - 1530, Monday - Friday, on call as needed to meet unit needs

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
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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 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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