Assistant Nurse Manager - Postpartum, Newborn, Gynecology Unit (3JPP)

The University of Iowa; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health, dental, life and disability保险

Retirement contributions

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the Postpartum, Newborn, Gynecology Unit (3JPP) to lead nursing teams in providing high-quality care on a busy, 24-bed women's services unit. The role emphasizes care standards, discharge planning, and collaboration across disciplines.

Responsibilities include assessing care needs, developing standards, and modeling clinical excellence while supporting unit operations and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency with computer software applications (Microsoft programs)
• Demonstrates time management and organization of workload with delegation
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and staff
• Effective teaching skills for staff and patient education
• Fostering an inclusive, respectful work environment

Responsibilities

• Participates in the assessment and evaluation of nursing care requirements for the patient population.
• Assists in development, implementation and evaluation of standards of care and practices.
• Monitors patient care to ensure appropriate assignment reflect needs and staff capabilities.
• Contributes to discharge planning and patient care decisions.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on care planning and implementation.
• Serves as a role model for staff, providing clinical leadership and mentorship.
• Acts as a resource for patient care issues and problem solving.
• Adheres to department/unit policies and supports unit strategic plans.

Skills

Nurse licensure (Iowa)

Communication skills

Problem solving / critical thinking

Computer skills (MS Office)

Time management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching skills

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Nurse Manager - Postpartum, Newborn, Gynecology Unit (3JPP)

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. ®

Postpartum/Gynecology (3 JPP):
3 John Pappajohn Pavilion (3 JPP) is a 24-bed inpatient unit dedicated for women's services. Gynecological services include post-surgery care of total abdominal hysterectomies, robotic hysterectomies, myomectomies, fallopian tube reanastomosis, exploratory laparotomy of pelvic masses, and repair of uterine and vaginal wall prolapses. Postpartum/newborn services include couplet care, electronic infant security, lactation specialists, and support from Mother's Milk Bank of Iowa.

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.

Duties include but are not limited to:

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.

Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: 40 hours per week, Night shift, hours may vary, on call coverage
Location:John Pappajohn Pavilion (JPP)
Rotations: Must be flexible to meet unit needs
P&S Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/professional-and-scientific-pay-structure
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants. https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

Education Required:

• Bachelors of Nursing Required

Required Qualifications:

• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills, decision making, and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency with computer software applications (such as Microsoft programs)
• 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

Desirable Qualifications:

• Current experience managing/leading transitions in care
• Experiencein Labor and Delivery nursing
• Knowledge of UI and UI Health Care policies, procedures, and regulations
• Experience working in a large academic medical center
• Experience working in a union environment

Successful candidates will be required toself-discloseanyconviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

Additional Information

• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

Contact Information

• Contact Name: Kiley Skay

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 .

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