DescriptionPosition Summary:Lead and manage direct care nursing functions of the Emergency Department 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 usually have limited involvement in direct patient care and focus their efforts on planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and improving health care operations, clinical education programs, and research programs of clinical departments.
Position Responsibilities:Human Resource Management- Hire or assist in hiring nursing unit staff.
- Develop and manage the performance of staff as directed.
- May complete performance appraisals on assigned staff.
- Ensure staff members are compliant with competencies, policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Understand and apply appropriately the provisions in the union contracts.
Financial Management- Actively help manage operating expenses for the unit or clinic.
- Review with nurse leaders financial reports and provide insights into budget variances.
- Recommend budget ideas, resources, and cost containment strategies
Operations, Standards of Care, Regulatory Compliance, Quality and Patient Satisfaction- Collaborate with nurse leaders to identify Quality Management and patient satisfaction opportunities for improvement.
- Implement and maintain standards and quality plans.
- Engage staff in meeting plan goals.
Patient Care/Services Delivery- 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.
Planning & Goal Management- Collaborate with nursing leaders to develop and implement unit/clinic or division strategic plans.
Communication & Collaboration- Communicate with physicians, staff, and other healthcare 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.
Education Programs- Provide evaluative feedback to staff members and health care students.
- Work with clinical instructors/educators to facilitate clinical education experiences.
Research Administration- Support unit evidence-based practice research initiatives.
Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: Days - Monday through Friday, with unit on call as needed
Location: Medical Center Downtown
Pay Grade: 5A https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/plans
Benefits Highlights: • Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefits package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
QualificationsEducation Requirements:- A Baccalaureate Degree in nursing is required.
- Current license to practice nursing in Iowa or ability to obtain an Iowa license upon hire.
Experience Requirements:- 1-3 years' of current Emergency Department experience with demonstrated skills in leadership/management roles.
- Experience with unit operations including human resources, financial management, and compliance with regulatory environment with various federal and state agencies and the Joint Commission
- CEN preferred
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills.
- Must be proficient in computer software applications.
- Skills in leadership/management.
- Demonstrates time management, organization of workload, delegation, attention to detail and thoroughness.
- Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcome and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so.
Desired Qualifications:- Previous experience working in a community-based hospital.
- Experience working in a union environment.
Position and Application details:- In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
- Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction 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. For additional questions, please contact Penni Berger at [redacted]
