Manager Nursing Services-Central Sterile Processing-IMMC

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health seeks a Sterile Processing Nurse Manager to lead a high performing department critical to patient safety and surgical excellence. You will partner with OR teams, physicians, and clinical staff to ensure instrument readiness and regulatory compliance.

As department leader, you’ll have 24‑hour accountability, drive quality and safety initiatives, manage budgets, and foster staff development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN licensure in Iowa.
• Two+ years of progressive leadership in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Lead department operations including budget, staffing, HR, and quality initiatives.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, staff development, and performance reviews.
• Drive patient safety, data analysis, and corrective action planning.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards across sterile processing.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Overview

We're seeking a Sterile Processing Nurse Manager to lead a high-performing department that plays a critical role in patient safety and surgical excellence. In this role, you'll partner closely with OR teams, physicians, nurses, and clinical staff to ensure instrument readiness, regulatory compliance, and seamless support of patient care operations.

As the department leader, you'll have 24-hour accountability for Sterile Processing operations, creating a safe, engaging environment where team members can thrive and deliver exceptional outcomes.

What We're Looking For: A dynamic nursing leader with strong operational and people management skills, a passion for quality and patient safety, and the ability to inspire teams through change, collaboration, and innovation.

If you're ready to make a lasting impact on patient care while leading a vital healthcare team, we'd love to hear from you.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

As the Central Sterile Processing Nurse Manager, you will:

• Lead department operations, including budget management, staffing, human resources, quality improvement, and performance monitoring.
• Manage operational and capital budgets, financial performance, and resource utilization to achieve organizational goals.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, staff development, competency management, retention, and performance reviews.
• Drive quality, patient safety, and patient satisfaction initiatives through data analysis, performance metrics, and corrective action planning.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and safety standards, including OSHA, DNV, and Department of Public Health requirements.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and evidence-based practice.
• Develop and communicate departmental goals that align with the organization's strategic priorities.
• Lead change management and process improvement initiatives using methodologies such as PDSA and Adaptive Design.
• Build and maintain a positive work environment through employee engagement, coaching, mentoring, and career development.
• Promote shared governance, collaboration, diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence across teams.
• Serve as a trusted leader and role model, utilizing emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and effective communication skills.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary leaders to improve care coordination, operational effectiveness, customer satisfaction, and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or IA Board of Nursing approved nursing program.

• Bachelor’sDegree Required;qualified candidateswithouta Bachelor’s degree are eligible butmust submit an action plan

  uponhire.Bachelor’sto be completed within3years.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa

Experience:

• Two or more years of progressing leadership positions in the healthcare environment.
• Two years of experience in the operating room setting preferred.

Other:

• Level 3 Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.