Assistant Nurse Manager - Asc Or Eye Team

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics department of Ambulatory Surgery Center is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the ASC - OR EYE TEAM to interface with administrative and clinical nursing staff to provide leadership in improving and maintaining the delivery of care processes for the Ophthalmic Surgical Patient and to assume delegated responsibility for the implementation of daily operations for the ASC, MOR and SFCH department.
Areas Of Responsibility Include

• Promote the adoption of Evidence Based Practices to improve clinical practice. Participate in the development of research-based standards and other research utilization activities.
• Provide clear, succinct, and reliable communication between management and ASC staff, nurturing a shared vision of teamwork. Engage staff as stakeholders in the success of the ASC.
• Participate in financial planning and management activities, including operational budgetary decisions. Proactively identify and communicate cost containment recommendations.
• 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 and similar initiatives which will further support the ASC mission, vision, and strategies.
• Demonstrate excellent conflict management skills, and the ability to handle stressful situations appropriately. Accept and deliver constructive feedback in a positive learning manner.
• Engage in appropriate continuous learning, including curricula focused upon development of leadership and management skills.
• Understand and support the mission of the organization with demonstrated strong support for ASC management vision, business goals, strategies, and culture.
• Clinical, expert in Perioperative Nursing. Regularly participate in the provision of direct patient care, including role-modeling of behaviors, processes and interactions that promote optimal patient flow, throughput, and efficiency.
• Assume delegated responsibility in managing the day-to-day clinical operations of the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics ASC, managing the activities of all constituents who provide Ophthalmic surgical and support services within the ASC, MOR and SFCH to ensure optimal patient flow, throughput, and efficiency.
• Assist in developing, implementing and evaluation of ASC Quality Management programs, including participation in ASC committees. Proactively identify safety issues and inefficiencies. Collaborate with ASC and Perioperative leadership to revise policies to optimize delivery of patient service. Ensure compliance with established standards of care.
• Continuously assess and actively monitor patient care resources, including active participation in building and review of ASC staffing plans.

Civil and Respectful Interactions
Establishes and maintains standards of collaborative interaction among peers and employees that characterized by respect, honesty, 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 others to high performance by exercising strong stewardship of University resources, setting expectations, measuring success through individual performance evaluations, and driving organizational 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.
UI Health Care Core Values (WECARE)
Welcoming
We strive for an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard, that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees, and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education.
Excellence
We aim to achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible healthcare, education, and research.
Collaboration
We encourage collaboration with healthcare systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region, as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork - guided by compassion - is the best way to work.
Accountability
We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgement occur.
Respect
We are committed to ensuring the UI Health Care is an inclusive environment where individuals from the full spectrum of diversity - which includes identity, backgrounds, cultures, ability, and perspective - feel safe, seen and valued.
Equity
We dedicate ourselves to equity and fairness in research, health care, education, and health.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision is exercised over clinical and support staff members in this Assistant Nurse Manager's area in the ASC, as delegated by the Associate Director.
DIRECT SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The ASC Assistant EYE Team Nurse Manager reports to the ASC EYE team Nurse Manager, ASC operating rooms.
Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts, on call as needed
Pay Grade: 5A
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Benefits Highlights

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

• 3-5 years current experience in clinical practice required
• Current ACLS certification or completion within 3 months of employment is required.
• Demonstrated job-related experience with and/or commitment to diversity in the work/academic environment is required.
• A Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required.
• Demonstrates effective teaching skills for staff and patient education
• Certification in specialty (CNOR) or completion within 2 years is required
• Current license to practice registered nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire.
• Six months - 1 year current experience in leadership role or activities required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Desirable Qualifications

• Recent ophthalmic surgery experience highly desirable.
• 3 years providing direct nursing care in an outpatient operating room setting with in the past 6 months.
• Leadership experience in an ambulatory surgery environment is highly desirable.

Application Process: Please attach an updated cover letter and resume as part of the application process.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Questions regarding this position may be directed to: [email protected]
Additional Information

• Classification Title: Assistant Nurse Manager
• Work Modality Options: On Campus
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 5A
• Starting Salary Minimum: 51,693.00
• Starting Salary Maximum: 111,903.00

Contact Information

• Contact Email: [email protected]
• Contact Name: Taylor Suchan
• Organization: Healthcare

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.