Assistant Nurse Manager - Hemodialysis

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

University of Iowa's UI Health Care seeks an experienced nurse leader to join the Hemodialysis Units as Assistant Nurse Manager. This role interfaces with administrative and clinical nursing staff to spearhead care processes and daily operations for the unit.

The incumbent will work 100% time, with responsibilities ranging from staff development to quality management and research utilization within a major academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing required.
• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa required by date of hire.
• One to three years of progressing leadership responsibilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer software applications.

Responsibilities

• Assess nursing care requirements for the patient population.
• Develop, implement and evaluate standards of care.
• Monitor and contribute to patient care and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan care for patients.
• Serve as a role model and resource for staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Teaching skills

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Job description

UI Health Care presents an opportunity for an experienced nurse leader to join our team. We are seeking a full time Assistant Nurse Manager for Hemodialysis Units. 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.

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.

UI 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.

Percent of Time: 100% / 40 hours per week.

Schedule: Monday -Friday, 0800-1630, on rotating staffing call schedule. No anticipated holiday coverage or weekend coverage.

Location: University Campus

Pay Level: 5A

Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

Required Qualifications

• A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is required.
• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire.
• One to three years of progressing leadership responsibilities.
• 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
• Professional certification in nursing field (example: CNOR)

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
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 5A

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Nicole Olmstead
• Contact Email: [e-mail]