Certifications in BCLS and relevant department-specific certifications
Effective leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Strong project management and implementation abilities
Proficient computer skills
Responsibilities
Assume responsibility for operational and capital budget development and monitoring
Utilize financial, quality, and staffing management tools effectively
Ensure compliance with Human Resource labor laws and policies
Oversee orientation and competency plans for new and existing staff
Create and monitor departmental goals aligned with organizational strategy
Promote a culture of safety and respond to safety concerns proactively
Analyze care delivery and collaborate with leaders to improve care coordination
Benefits
Full-time schedule with weekdays only (M-F; 8am-4:30pm)
Opportunity for professional growth and development
Engagement in a supportive team environment
Access to continuing education and professional organizations
Participation in committees to influence nursing performance
Full Job Description
Overview
UnityPoint-St Luke's Hospitals
Full-Time Days
M-F; 8am-4:30pm
The nurse manager has 24 hour accountability and responsibility for a direct care unit or units. The manager is responsible for creating safe, healthy environments that support the work of the health care team and contribute to patient engagement. The manager assists in creating a professional environment where team members are able to contribute to optimal patient outcomes and grow professionally.
Responsibilities
Management
Assumes responsibility for operational and capital budget development, monitoring, analysis, and variance reporting.
Effectively utilizes tools provided for financial, quality, and staffing monitoring and management.
Remains knowledgeable of Human Resource labor laws including those pertinent to hiring, FMLA, short and long term disability, etc.
Complies with Human Resources policies, procedures and processes in regard to recruitment, interviewing, hiring, orientation, retention and performance management.
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.
Utilizes available tools and data to measure and monitor performance related to quality of care, patient safety, and patient satisfaction; including but not limited to Key Performance Indicators, Nurse Sensitive Indicators, Balanced Scorecard, HCAHPS scores and audits. Creates action plans for areas needing improvement.
Focuses on a culture of safety by proactively seeking safety concerns and promptly reporting and/or responding to incident reports using root cause analysis and process improvement tools (Adaptive Design).
Complies with regulatory requirements of such agencies as Department of Public Health, DNV, OSHA, etc. that are related to customer, employee, and environmental safety.
Establishes departmental goals which are aligned with the strategic goals and plan of the organization; continuously monitors of progress toward goals.
Able to communicate to employees how the goals of the department connect to the overall strategic plan of the organization.
Exhibits an understanding of all elements of change management while implementing organizational or unit changes evidenced by achievement of desired results of the change.
Establishes a spirit of inquiry within the work area and promotes the use of evidence to advance nursing practice.
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.
Understands and uses the tools of performance improvement e.g. Adaptive Design, and PDS.
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
Delivers high quality care to patient's utilizing the nursing process, and demonstrates knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Assists with care of patients, including taking on a patient load or providing elbow to elbow education to staff nurses.
Documentation reflects complete information and accurate legal record of patient's care.
Follows compliance requirements for federally funded programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Compliance concerns are brought to the immediate attention of management or the Compliance Officer.
Development and Patient Education
Contributes to overall organizational performance by participating on committees and task forces to advance the performance of nursing and/or the organization.
Utilizes feedback from others to improve one's own professional performance in the role.
Models professional activities such as continuing education, participation in professional organizations, certification, evidence-based practice, book or journal clubs, etc.
Qualifications
Education: Registered Nurse with minimum of BSN
Experience: 5 years Department leadership experience.
License/Certification: Current RN license in stae of Iowa or Compact State of residence. Certifications in BCLS, and others as pertinent to specific department. Complete 1 hour of stroke education by end of orientation and then annually.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Effective leadership skills. Excellent communication and problem solving skills. Project management and implementation skills, including ability to put projection together, and come up with effective plan to implement. Must have excellent computer skills.
About UnityPoint Health
UnityPoint Health is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides medical services in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. The organization was formed in 2013 through the merger of Iowa Health System and UnityPoint Health. UnityPoint Health operates hospitals, clinics, and home care services, and offers a range of medical specialties, including cancer care, heart and vascular care, neurology, and pediatrics. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and improving the health of the communities it serves.
