Assistant Nurse Manager -Children's Operating Room

• 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 UI HealthCare 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.

• A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is required
• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire
• One to three years of progressing leadership responsibilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency with computer software applications. skill in leadership/management
• 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
• One to three years scrubbing and circulating experience in the Operating Room

• Leadership and/or manager experience
• Experience working in large academic medical center
• Experience working in a union environment
• Professional certification in nursing field (example: CNOR)
• Pediatric experience

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

• Pay Level: 5A

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Anne Beyerink
• Contact Email: anne-phillips@uiowa.edu

University of Iowa