Assistant Nurse Manager, Prep/Recovery — Day Shift

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Iowa Health Care invites applications for an experienced nurse leader to join as Assistant Nurse Manager for Prep/Recovery at the North Liberty Campus. The role directs direct patient care functions and aligns health services, education, and evidence-based practice across departments.

The position starts no earlier than January 2027, offers a 100% time commitment, day shifts M-F with occasional weekends per unit needs, and a 5A pay grade.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice nursing in Iowa; must be active by date of hire (required).
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Minimum three years of progressive leadership responsibilities.
• Three years PACU/Prep/Recovery RN experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer software applications (Microsoft Office).
• Strong time management, workload organization and delegation.

Responsibilities

• Human Resources Management and staffing oversight.
• Financial management and unit budgeting responsibilities.
• Planning and Goal Management for clinical operations.
• Communication and collaboration across teams and departments.
• Education programs and staff development initiatives.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient care.
• Focus on service excellence and patient-centered outcomes.
• Clinical service/department operations management and oversight.
• Decision making with critical thinking and performance management.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Organization

Interpersonal relationships

Teaching skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Iowa Health Care invites applications for an experienced nurse leader to join as Assistant Nurse Manager for Prep/Recovery at the North Liberty Campus. The role directs direct patient care functions and aligns health services, education, and evidence-based practice across departments.

The position starts no earlier than January 2027, offers a 100% time commitment, day shifts M-F with occasional weekends per unit needs, and a 5A pay grade.