Manager RN-Surgery

UnityPoint Health; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking an RN Manager for Surgical Services at UnityPoint-St Luke's. This leadership role oversees hospital-based departmental performance, drives patient care quality and safety, and partners with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to meet strategic goals.

The position focuses on advancing care delivery, staff engagement, and operational effectiveness within the Surgery unit, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practices and organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in a hospital-based setting.
• Two years of leadership or management experience.
• Current Iowa license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for operational and capital budget development, monitoring, analysis, and variance reporting.
• Oversees orientation plans for new employees and annual competency plans for staff; aligns with unit goals.
• Develops and implements department orientation plans for new staff integration.
• Sets departmental goals aligned with organizational strategy and monitors progress.
• Analyzes care delivery from a systems perspective and collaborates to improve care coordination.
• Mentors staff and fosters personal development planning as a retention strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff development

Quality improvement

Education

Master's Degree preferred

BSN to be completed within 3 years

Job description

Full-Time

The RN Manager Surgical Services provides leadership and accountability for the overall performance of a hospital based department. This role is responsible for advancing patient care quality, safety, staff engagement, and operational effectiveness within the unit. The Manager collaborates with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and hospital leadership to set strategic goals, implement evidence-based practices, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.

• Area of Interest: Leadership - Nursing
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Surgery- SLRMC
• Shift: Full Time
• Job ID: 188240

Overview

UnityPoint-St Luke's

Full-Time

The RN Manager Surgical Services provides leadership and accountability for the overall performance of a hospital based department. This role is responsible for advancing patient care quality, safety, staff engagement, and operational effectiveness within the unit. The Manager collaborates with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and hospital leadership to set strategic goals, implement evidence-based practices, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.

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

• Assumes responsibility for operational and capital budget development, monitoring, analysis, and variance reporting.
• Assumes accountability for the orientation plans of new employees and the annual competency plans for staff; aligns plans with unit goals and desired outcomes.
• Creates overall plan and goals for department orientation plans as needed to assure successful integration of the employee into the organization.
• Establishes departmental goals which are aligned with the strategic goals and plan of the organization; continuously monitoring of progress toward goals.
• Analyzes care provided within area of responsibility from a systems perspective. Collaborates with other leaders to improve care coordination between areas and levels of care.
• Facilitates discussion on career planning and personal development with all staff. Works collaboratively with staff to create and execute a personal development plans as a retention strategy.
• Serves as a mentor and role model for staff, students and colleagues.
• Remains up to date on issues and trends in nursing and healthcare to continually elevate professional practice in the department and organization.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of accredited nursing program. Master’s Degree preferred; qualified candidates without a Bachelor’s degree are eligible but must submit an action plan upon hire. BSN to be completed within 3 years

Experience

• Three or more years of experience in a hospital based setting required. Two years prior leadership or management experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)

• Current Iowa License to practice as a Registered Nurse
• BCLS required.
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons required.

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