Assistant PICU Nurse Leader & Operations

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Nursing, seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager for the Stead Family Children’s Hospital PICU. You will assist the Nurse Manager, lead direct care and support clinical education, quality and budget oversight.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and care teams to deliver safe patient care and staff development. Qualified candidates hold a nursing degree, Iowa license, and PICU experience, with PCCN certification due within six months.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate in Nursing is required.
• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa by date of hire is required.
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric critical care nursing experience.
• Certification in Pediatric Critical Care Nursing required by six months of hire.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Demonstrates time management, organization, delegation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Hire or assist in hiring nursing unit staff through effective and timely recommendations.
• Develop and manage talents, strengths and behaviors of assigned staff as directed by nurse manager.
• Complete staff evaluations on time with written justification.
• Ensure staff competency with policies, procedures and regulations.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Pediatric critical care

Staff development

Budget management

Communication

Teaching staff

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Baccalaureate in Nursing

PCCN certification

Current Iowa nursing license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Assistant Nurse Manager - Stead Family Children's Hospital - PICU

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Nursing is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager.

Position Specific Summary:

The Assistant Nurse Manager on Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and manages direct care nursing functions to assure that health services, medical care, medical/health professions education, and evidence based practice research programs are delivered effectively and efficiently. Positions in this job family will have direct patient care responsibilities. Efforts will focus on planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and improving health care operations, clinical and education programs of clinical departments .

Position Specific Duties

· Hire or assist in hiring nursing unit staff through effective and timely recommendations

· Develop and manage the talents, strengths and behaviors of assigned staff as directed by nurse manager

· Completes staff evaluations, for assigned staff, on time with written, solid justification

· Assure staff members are compliant with competencies, policies, procedures and regulations

· Understand and apply appropriately the provisions in the union contracts

· Actively help manage operating expenses for the unit name/ clinic name by monitoring the unit/clinic’s operating budget

· Review financial reports and provide insights to budget variances to nurse leaders

· Recommend budget ideas, resources and cost containment strategies

· Collaborate with nurse leaders to identify Quality Management and patient satisfaction opportunities for improvement

· Implement and maintain standards and quality plans

· Supervise care delivery and assist in coordinating patient care teams on the unit

· Serve as a resource for patient care problems

· May provide some patient care

· Collaborate with nursing leaders to develop and implement unit/clinic or division strategic plans

· Communicate with physicians, staff and other health care providers on a regular basis to promote effective and efficient operations within the unit/clinic

· Communicate with patients, families, and staff to address and resolve issues

· Provide evaluative feedback for staff members and health care students

· Work with clinical instructors/educators to facilitate clinical education experiences

· Support unit evidence based practice research initiatives

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule:40 hours per week, Monday-Friday day shift

Location:Stead Family Children’s Hospital (SFCH)

Rotations: Weekend and holiday call per divisional guidelines

• 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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Education Required:

• Baccalaureate in Nursing is required

Required Qualifications:

• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire
• Minimum 2yearscurrent or recent (within the last 12 months) experience in pediatric critical care nursing
• Certification in Pediatric Critical Care Nursing is required by six months 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
• 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
• PALS Instructor certification

Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Megan Garton at [e-mail]

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and subject to a criminal background check.

Additional Information

• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

Contact Information

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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