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University of Iowa Health Care is excited to offer an opportunity for a nurse leader to join our team. We are looking for a full-time Nurse Manager for the Ambulatory Surgery Center team overseeing Pre-Operative, PACU and Post-Operative teams. The Nurse Manager will provide both managerial and clinical leadership, ensuring that all staff deliver safe clinical care and have the necessary education, methods, and resources to meet their performance goals.
Interface with administrative and clinical nursing staff to provide clinical leadership in improving and maintaining the delivery of care processes for the ASC and to assume delegated responsibility for the implementation of daily operations for the ASC.
Key Responsibilities:
- Human Resources Management
- Financial Management
- Operations, Standards of Care, Regulatory Compliance, Quality and Patient Satisfaction
- Patient Care/Services Delivery
- Planning & Goal Management
- Communication & Collaboration
- Education programs
- Research Administration
Position Responsibilities
- Assume delegated responsibility in managing the day-to-day clinical operations of the ASC.
- Clinical expert in Perioperative nursing.
- Understand and support the mission of the organization.
- Promote a collaborative, team-oriented environment that unites nurses, physicians, and support staff into a dynamic work unit.
- Serve as a champion for process improvements.
- Provide clear, succinct, and reliable communication between management and ASC Staff.
- Continuously assess and actively monitor patient care resources.
- Participate in financial planning and management activities.
- Assist in developing, implementing and evaluation of ASC Quality Management programs.
- Promote the adoption of Evidence Based Practices to improve clinical practice.
- Engage in appropriate continuous learning, including curricula focused upon development of leadership and management skills.
- Demonstrate excellent conflict management skills, and the ability to handle stressful situations appropriately.
Percent of time: 100%
Schedule: Day shifts - Monday through Friday, no holidays or weekends.
Education and Certification Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field is required. If Master’s degree in a related field, Baccalaureate in Nursing is required.
- Must obtain an advanced degree in nursing, health care administration, or business administration within (5) years of beginning this position.
- Current license to practice nursing in Iowa
Experience Requirements
- Considerable (3-5 years) experience in leadership/management roles
- Experience with unit operations including human resources, financial management, quality and regulatory standards
- Experience in clinical practice required: minimum (3-5 years) multispecialty outpatient clinical setting
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be proficient in computer software applications
Certification in a role or specialty through a nationally recognized professional nursing certification body. If not currently certified, must seek certification in a role or specialty as soon as eligible to sit for an exam.
Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment
Desirable Qualifications
Considerable experience in leadership/management of multispecialty outpatient clinical setting
Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents: cover letter and updated resume.
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 verifications. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact Faby Orozco at fabiola-orozco@uiowa.edu.