Assistant Nurse Manager - Nights - Labor & Delivery Unit at University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa

Job Description:

Labor and Delivery Unit:
The Labor and Delivery Unit (6JPP) is a 15-bed unit with a variety of labor, triage, and recovery rooms in addition to 2 operating rooms and 1 procedure room. This unit serves patients with low and high-risk pregnancies alike, providing care for those with pre-eclampsia, preterm labor, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, bleeding concerns, and fetal disease among other conditions. Both medicated and unmedicated labor is supported through a variety of techniques with obstetricians, certified nurse midwives, and family practice physicians performing deliveries.

The Assistant Nurse Manager leads and manages direct care nursing functions of the LDR team 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 will have direct patient care responsibilities. Efforts will focus on planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and improving health care operations, clinical and education programs of clinical departments.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates in the assessment and evaluation of nursing care requirements for the patient population.

Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of care for a patient population, which are consistent with current nursing practice and the condition and age of the patients.

Assesses patient care to ensure that patient assignment system reflects patient care needs and staff capabilities.

Monitors and contributes to individual patient care and discharge planning activities carried out by unit staff nurses.

Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members and implements care planning activities for specific group of patients.

Serves as a role model for staff by demonstrating clinical expertise when providing direct patient care.

Serves as a resource for patient care problems.

Practices according to department/division/unit policies, procedures, protocols and practice guidelines to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Collaborates with the Nurse Manager to assist with implementation of division and unit(s) strategic plans.

Implements planned change to optimize unit functioning.

Participates in monitoring staff competency.

Provides constructive feedback and support to staff nurses, nursing assistants and nursing unit clerks to assist them to improve their performance.

Collaborates with Nurse Manager in the development, implementation and evaluation of division/unit Quality Management program.

Coordinates unit(s)-based QM/RU committees.

Uses relevant nursing research to improve clinical practice.

Participates in the development of research-based standards and other research utilization activities.

Participates in research activities.

Analyzes and uses data to guide operational and patient care decisions and evaluate outcomes.

Monitors and evaluates nursing personnel as delegated in accordance with established evaluation criteria, personnel policies and union contract(s).

Participates in the ongoing implementation of current regulatory standards in order to meet state and national agency accreditation.

Assists Nurse Manager in developing effective communication and problem-solving skills within staff.

Develops, implements and evaluates patient/family health education activities for the patient population with regard to the condition and age of the patients.

Facilitates opportunities for nursing staff to improve and/or expand clinical knowledge and skills.

Provides consultation upon request within area of clinical expertise to nursing staff/other health professionals throughout the hospital.

Facilitates the educational experiences for health care students and monitors the care delivered.

Participates in meeting the educational needs of service institutions and agencies to maintain continuity of care related to specific patient care requirements.

Adheres to professional and legal standards of nursing practice.

Analyzes own performance in accordance with position expectations, develops goals and implements a plan to meet those goals.

Maintains and expands own knowledge and skills.

Mediates problems involving patient/families, hospital personnel and public.

Coordinates implementation of specific action plans at the unit(s) level and aimed at meeting priority goals and objectives.

Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with the health care team.

Provides input into financial management activities including operational budgetary decisions and cost containment.

Coordinates and/or participates in the implementation of specific cost control strategies identified by the Nurse Manager.

Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical expertise consistent with patient population requirements and current nursing and medical practice.

Develops management and consultant skills consistent with position responsibilities.

Participates in and contributes to department/division/unit committees, meetings and/or projects in keeping with organizational/unit(s) strategic goals.

Is self-directed in using time.

Seeks out and is receptive to feedback from co-workers at all levels for the purpose of growth in the role.

Incorporates the principles of Service Leadership to ensure positive patient/customer relations.

Adheres to UIHC policies regarding personal conduct, including: follows established leadership, remaining responsive to instruction and coaching from supervisors and meeting the standards of personal appearance, attendance and punctuality.

Civil and Respectful Interactions
Establishes and maintains standards of collaborative interaction among peers and employees that is characterized by respect, honestly and service; assures that all unit members are held to similar standards and ethics; constructively manages conflict.

Diversity and Inclusion
Manages the talents, strengths and behaviors of each individual in a diverse work group, while providing each employee with the opportunity to contribute to the goals of the unit. Works to assure that all employees are respected and treated consistent with University policies in regard to equal employment opportunity and diversity.

Leadership Accountability
Inspires and motivates other to high performance by exercising strong stewardship of University resources, setting expectation, measuring success through individual performance evaluations, and driving organization results.

Learning and Professional Development
Identifies opportunities for and creates development plans that encourage employees to attend to the growth of their personal and professional capacity; engages self and staff in collective reflection of the University's greater role in society.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General supervision is received from the Nurse Manager or Senior Associate Director, Clinical Practice.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Functional and administrative supervision is exercised over nursing and other support staff in area of responsibility.


Percent of Time: 100% - 40 hours per week
Schedule: Nights, shared divisional call with management team
Location: UIHC Main Campus - Iowa City, IA
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
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Required Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing
• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire
• Minimum of 2 years acute care RN experience in patient care
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills, decision making, and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency with computer software applications (such as Microsoft programs)
• Demonstrates time management, organization of workload, delegation, attention to detail and thoroughness
• Collaborates and develops effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff, medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other hospital departments
• Demonstrates effective teaching skills for staff and patient education
• Demonstrates job-related experience with fostering a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment and/or otherwise demonstrate their ability to foster a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment for people from all types of backgrounds and viewpoints.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Current experience managing/leading transitions in care
• Experience in Labor and Delivery nursing
• Knowledge of UI and UIHC policies, procedures, and regulations
• Experience working in a large academic medical center
• Experience working in a union environment

Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Kiley Skay at Kiley-Skay@uiowa.edu
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. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.


Additional Information

• Classification Title: Assistant Nurse Manager
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 5A

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Kiley Skay
• Contact Email: kiley-skay@uiowa.edu

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