Position Summary

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Radiology is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for nursing services within Radiology. This position will provide managerial and clinical leadership to ensure all staff provide safe clinical care and have the education, methods and resources to accomplish their performance objectives. The assistant nurse manager will participate in direct patient care and focus on planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and improving nursing operations in Radiology.

Position Responsibilities

Human Resources Management

• Hires, develops and manages the performance of staff within the Radiology Department
• Responsible for talent management of staff and identifying succession plan strategies
• Possesses knowledge of and implements human resources policies/procedures and provisions in the collective bargaining agreements

Financial Management

• Prepares and assists in development of budget; provides projections and recommendations
• Monitors and maintains unit operating budget within specified targets
• Analyzes variances and creates action plans to take corrective action

Operations, Standards of Care, Regulatory Compliance, Quality and Patient Satisfaction

• Provides leadership to establish and/or maintain efficient and effective systems to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Identifies trends and determines quality initiatives and priorities
• Allocates resources to meet quality and productivity expectations
• Reviews patient satisfaction data and develop, implement and evaluate plan(s) to enhance patient satisfaction
• Ensures unit/clinic is survey ready
• Maintains and tracks unit compliance metrics

Patient Care/Services Delivery

• Assesses care coordination within multidisciplinary team to maximize patient satisfaction and continuity of care
• Identifies needs, trends, and forecasts in order to provide quality patient care and ensure appropriate flex staffing
• Participates in direct patient care as needed

Communication/ Collaboration

• Advocates for needs of unit/clinic with healthcare leaders
• Facilitates multidisciplinary participation in clinical problem solving
• Utilizes unit councils to identify opportunities for improvement and innovative models of care using a multidisciplinary team to impact patient outcomes

Education Programs

• Educates and mentors staff in the management of complex patient care issues
• Provides clinical education and coaching to develop staff competencies and professionalism. Participates in and support education of health care students.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities required of individuals performing this job.

University of Iowa Health Care — recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®

Percent of Time:

100%

Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 07:30-16:00

Benefits Highlights

Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa. Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

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Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Experience Requirements

1 year experience in Critical Care or Emergency Treatment Care. Demonstrated skill in leadership/management and experience in clinical practice. Demonstrated competency in EKG interpretation and IV placement. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Demonstration of strong organizational skills and time management.

Licenses/Certifications

Current license to practice nursing in Iowa by date of hire. BLS Certification.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in procedural sedation.

Application Process

To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and a cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. For questions, please reach out to Kayla Ledger or kayla-ledger@uiowa.edu.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days or until position is filled. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.