Manager RN - Inpatient Services (Full Time)

Manages and oversees a Nursing Department and their programs; plans organizes and directs all department functions and activities. As a member of the interdisciplinary team contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to all customers. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health with in the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers.

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At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Manages and directs the needs of all customers (staff patients families physicians etc.) providing appropriate coaching and participates in the necessary decisions to provide excellent care.
• Manages and assesses the day to day activity for example: oversees/participates/facilitates in committees developing/reviewing policies and protocols attends and serves on professional organizations directs performance
• improvement activities etc.
• Manages finances and is fiscally responsible for budget revenue FTEs supplies etc.
• Manages employees by establishing performance goals/assessments allocating resources counseling personnel and applying disciplinary measures as needed.
• Assess direct and maintain department facilities equipment and supplies to promote evidence based practice and safety for all customers.
• Monitor oversee and assures proper documentation for compliance of an accurate legal record of patients care.
• Manage oversee and delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required in assigned department in accordance with established policies procedures
• and standards of care.
• Utilizes and manages holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial spiritual educational safety and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area.
• Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and hold them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care project or task assigned.
• Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned duties.
• Analyze evaluation and manage services to ensure the following: exceptional care delivery serving more patients effective and efficient operations committed team members. To uphold the mission and vision of UPH: Best
• Outcome Every Patient Every Time and Improve the Health of the People & Communities We Serve.

Development & Patient/Staff Education

• Selects trains/orient and facilitates appropriate staffing measures to meet department needs.
• Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance leadership skills/practice and sharing knowledge through networking and research.
• Assess and manage teaching strategies appropriate to all customers: age specific needs culture gender readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
• Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to help support and provide specialized education.
• Demonstrates and manages workplace safety to preventing errors accidents and infections; reports/takes action on potential or actual concerns immediately.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

• Demonstrates and holds others accountable for the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular reliable attendance and holds others to the same standard.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position. Ensures that all staff meet the same standard.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA DIA OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year and assures that all staff meet the same standard.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding
• compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Foster Unity

Leverage the skills and abilities of each person to enable great teams.

Collaborate across departments facilities business units and regions.

Seek to understand and are open to diverse thoughts and perspectives.

Own The Moment

Connect with each person treating them with courtesy compassion empathy and respect

Enthusiastically engage in our work.

Accountable for our individual actions and our team performance.

Responsible for solving problems regardless of the origin.

Champion Excellence

Commit to the best outcomes and highest quality.

Have a relentless focus on exceeding expectations.

Believe in sharing our results learning from our mistakes and celebrating our successes.

Seize Opportunities

Embrace and promote innovation and transformation.

Create partnerships that improve care delivery in our communities.

Have the courage to challenge the status quo.

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

Graduate of accredited nursing program

BSN degree preferred

Experience:

2 years of Leadership/Administration experience.

Strong clinical background

Prefer one (1) year of hospital experience or demonstrated clinical and leadership efficiency.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.

Must possess and maintain following:

- BCLS

- ACLS

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Writes reads comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Multicultural sensitivity.

Microsoft Office advanced computer skills; working spreadsheets and databases.

Customer/patient focused.

Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

Excellent human relations and communication skills.

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities. May drive a UPH vehicle rental or own vehicle.