Supervisor Nursing Services 5E MedSurg-Lutheran
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Job Location:
Des Moines, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Nurse Supervisor 5 East Medical-Surgical Unit
Location: Lutheran Hospital
Opening: January 2026
Shift: Days M-F; Hours may vary based on business needs
Were excited to announce the opening of 5 East a brand-new 15-bed medical-surgical unit providing acute care services to inpatients and observation patients. This unit specializes in General Medical/Surgical Pulmonary and Medical Detox and may support patients requiring remote telemetry. Our patient population includes adults aging adults and pediatric patients aged 14 and older.
About the Role
The Nurse Supervisor will assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the unit ensuring quality cost-effective patient care. This role supervises supports and develops unit staff while fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
You will consistently apply a holistic approach to careconsidering physical psychosocial spiritual educational and safety needs appropriate to the age and condition of patients served.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of the 5 East unit.
- Support and mentor nursing staff to promote professional growth.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and patient safety protocols.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional care.
- Maintain efficient workflows and resource utilization.
Why UnityPoint Health
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.
Responsibilities
- Manages daily operations of patient care. Contributes to the maintenance of high quality cost effective services consistent with the needs of the users and the hospitals budgetary guidelines.
- Provides clinical leadership by directing coordinating and delegating patient care in an organized manner allowing for flexibility.
- Acts as an interdepartmental liaison promoting effective multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Participates in patient care pertinentto each clinical specialty.
- Maintains awareness of applicable laws and/or regulations affecting patient care. Remains current on law/regulation changes recognizes implications to the organization and recommends courses ofaction to ensure compliance.
- Assists in the development of policy/procedure and guidelines for safe efficientoperation of the department.
- Assists in developing annual budget authorizes expenditures according to the signature authorization policy and monitors performance; takes corrective action when appropriate to maintain control of financial resources.
- Researches and recommendsshort and long termstrategies to meet the patient care needs. Assists with the achievement of objectives and necessary modifications for attainment of goals.
- Interviews coordinates orientation schedules and evaluates new employees. Disciplines and terminates staff with appropriate input. Demonstrates the ability to fairly and consistently interpret apply and follow personnel policies/procedures.
- Participates in professional organizations and community related projects for personal and professional development representing UPH in a positive manner.
Qualifications
- Education: Nursing Degree Bachelors Degree
- Experience: One year experience as a registered nurse.
- Licensure: Current Iowa RN license required Current BCLS (CPR)
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Nurse Management
- Nursing Home Experience
- Acute Care
- Assisted Living
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Alzheimers Care
- Critical Care Experience
- Program Development
- Medication Administration
- Supervising Experience
About Company
As an integrated health system, we provide care throughout Iowa, western Illinois and southern Wisconsin in not-for-profit hospitals, clinics and home health settings.
