Ambulatory Nursing Executive Leader

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Iowa Health Care seeks an Associate Chief Nursing Officer for Ambulatory Services to provide strategic nursing leadership across IRL, UICC, MCU, and other ambulatory settings. The role shapes practice standards, patient experience, and workforce development in a dynamic healthcare network.

Reporting to the Chief Nurse Executive, the ACNO will champion evidence-based care, regulatory compliance, and quality initiatives while partnering with physician leaders and executives to drive

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or related field (doctorate highly desirable).
• Current license to practice in Iowa is required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers/CPR certification and ANCC Nurse Executive or Nurse Executive Advanced within 12 months.
• 7+ years of comprehensive expertise in operational execution.
• Progressive leadership experience in a complex health organization or academic health care environment.
• Ability to translate strategic priorities into operational reality.
• Identify and drive organizational and cultural changes to improve results.
• Knowledgeable of applicable laws and regulatory/accreditation standards.
• Experience in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.

Responsibilities

• Enhance strategic relationships with faculty physicians, ambulatory leadership, staff, and partners.
• Establish and maintain collaboration with the Chief Administrative Officer, Ambulatory, to align nursing practice with priorities.
• Act as ambulatory nursing liaison with external agencies and constituencies.
• Build relationships with ambulatory leaders to support department objectives.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to advance patient care, education, and research.
• Model UI Health Care values and strategic priorities in daily leadership.
• Lead initiatives to improve access, care delivery, safety, quality, and workforce engagement.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and innovation across ambulatory services.
• Provide executive nursing leadership for Iowa River Landing, UI Community Clinics, and MCU.
• Align ambulatory nursing practice with growth initiatives, budgeting, and patient access strategies.
• Foster organizational change by guiding ambulatory nursing teams through evolving environments.
• Coordinate with Foundation, Marketing, IT, Finance, Facilities, and others to ensure excellence and growth.
• Engage in community outreach to improve ambulatory care access in the region.
• Ensure an optimal work environment with strong workforce engagement.
• Monitor and optimize staffing models to meet patient demand and priorities.
• Partner with executive leadership to develop operating and capital budgets for ambulatory nursing services.
• Analyze labor, expenses, reimbursement trends, and resource use to improve efficiency.

Education

Master's degree in nursing or related field

Nursing license to practice in Iowa

BLS for Healthcare Providers/ CPR certification

ANCC Nurse Executive or Nurse Executive Advanced certification

7+ years of operational execution

Progressive leadership experience in a complex health organization

Ability to translate strategic priorities into operational reality

Knowledge of laws and regulatory/accreditation standards

Experience in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment

Job description

University of Iowa Health Care seeks an Associate Chief Nursing Officer for Ambulatory Services to provide strategic nursing leadership across IRL, UICC, MCU, and other ambulatory settings. The role shapes practice standards, patient experience, and workforce development in a dynamic healthcare network.

Reporting to the Chief Nurse Executive, the ACNO will champion evidence-based care, regulatory compliance, and quality initiatives while partnering with physician leaders and executives to drive