Assistant Nurse Manager - OR Eye Team

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager for the OR EYE Team in Iowa City. You will interface with administrative and clinical staff to provide leadership in improving and maintaining care processes for the Ophthalmic Surgical Patient, with responsibility for daily operations of the ASC, MOR and SFCH departments.

Responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, leading perioperative nursing care, and promoting a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate nursing degree required.
• Current Iowa RN license required by date of hire.
• 3–5 years of clinical practice experience required.
• 6 months–1 year of leadership experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• ACLS certification required or to be completed within 3 months of employment.
• CNOR certification or completion within 2 years required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day clinical operations of Ophthalmic surgical services within the ASC, MOR and SFCH.
• Provide perioperative nursing leadership and role-model best practices.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and staff to improve patient flow and efficiency.
• Support ASC management vision, goals, and culture in daily operations.
• Develop and evaluate ASC Quality Management programs and safety initiatives.

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Job description

University of Iowa Health Careis seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the OR EYE TEAM to interface with administrative and clinical nursing staff to provide leadership in improving and maintaining the delivery of care processes for the Ophthalmic Surgical Patient and to assume delegated responsibility for the implementation of daily operations for the ASC, MOR and SFCH department.

Areas of responsibility include:

• Assume delegated responsibility in managing the day-to-day clinical operations of the University of Iowa Health Care, managing the activities of all constituents who provide Ophthalmic surgical and support services within the ASC, MOR and SFCH to ensure optimal patient flow, throughput, and efficiency.
• Clinical, expert in Perioperative Nursing. Regularly participate in the provision of direct patient care, including role-modeling of behaviors, processes and interactions that promote optimal patient flow, throughput, and efficiency.
• Understand and support the mission of the organization with demonstrated strong support for ASC management vision, business goals, strategies, and culture.
• Promote a collaborative, team-oriented environment that unites nurses, physicians, and support staff into a dynamic work unit.
• Serve as a champion for process improvements and similar initiatives which will further support the ASC mission, vision, and strategies.
• Provide clear, succinct, and reliable communication between management and ASC staff, nurturing a shared vision of teamwork. Engage staff as stakeholders in the success of the ASC.
• Continuously assess and actively monitor patient care resources, including active participation in building and review of ASC staffing plans.
• Participate in financial planning and management activities, including operational budgetary decisions. Proactively identify and communicate cost containment recommendations.
• Assist in developing, implementing and evaluation of ASC Quality Management programs, including participation in ASC committees. Proactively identify safety issues and inefficiencies. Collaborate with ASC and Perioperative leadership to revise policies to optimize delivery of patient service. Ensure compliance with established standards of care.
• Promote the adoption of Evidence Based Practices to improve clinical practice. Participate in the development of research-based standards and other research utilization activities.
• Engage in appropriate continuous learning, including curricula focused upon development of leadership and management skills.
• Demonstrate excellent conflict management skills, and the ability to handle stressful situations appropriately. Accept and deliver constructive feedback in a positive learning manner.

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: Monday – Friday, between the hours of 0700-1530 or 0645-1715, on call as needed. 5 8Hr shifts and 4 10Hr shifts available

Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa

Fringe benefit 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 registered nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire.
• 3-5 years current experience in clinical practice required
• Six months – 1 year current experience in leadership role or activities required.
• Demonstrated job-related experience in the work/academic environment is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Demonstrates effective teaching skills for staff and patient education
• Current ACLS certification or completion within 3 months of employment is required.
• Certification in specialty (CNOR) or completion within 2 years is required

Desirable Qualifications

• 3 years providing direct nursing care in an outpatient operating room setting with in the past 6 months.
• Leadership experience in an ambulatory surgery environment is highly desirable.
• Recent ophthalmic surgery experience highly desirable.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .