Communications Manager Nursing
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27 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Nursing Communications Manager serves primarily as the day-to-day internal communications strategist for University of Iowa Health Cares nursing community supporting the Chief Nurse Executive (CNE) and nursing leaders while ensuring alignment with broader organizational communications and initiatives. This position develops and executes complex long-term strategic communication plans with a focus on department and frontline leadership messaging promoting professional practices and employee recognitions.
Additionally the manager provides communication consultation and guidance within UI Health Care and fosters relationships with key stakeholders to support the organizations goals tripartite mission and priority clinical enterprise initiatives.
This position reports to the manager of internal communications as part of the UI Health Care Marketing and Communications department.
This position is eligible forhybridwork within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must comply with theremote work program and related policiesandemployee travel policy when working at a remote location.
Position Responsibilities:
Develop execute manage and continuously refine complex long-term comprehensive internal communication plans with measurable outcomes for the Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care as well as priority clinical enterprise initiatives.
Collaborate and coordinate the work of team members to optimize various communication tactics including video blogs podcasts digital signage and intranet content.
Engage with key stakeholders to positively impact engagement culture and organizational effectiveness.
Translate technical or strategic topics into easily consumed appropriate communication tailored to various internal audiences.
Position and reinforce UI Health Care as an employer of choice through intentional content reflecting the workplace environment and working relationships within the department.
Ensure accuracy of information in final communications and that content meets multi-channel needs. Edit and proofread communications including the work of internal writers. Be an advocate for consistent correct usage of style guidelines including UI Health Care University of Iowa and AP style applications.
Actively look for ways to improve strategic communications and make practical suggestions. Provide direction and guidance for unit messaging. Assess effectiveness of unit efforts and provide recommendations. Research best practices on how other communicators have tackled similar problems to achieve organizational outcomes.
Seek feedback on communication approaches and effectiveness.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in communications journalism marketing public relations or relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum five years of professional experience in communications journalism marketing or public relations.
Ability to write edit and advise on content for a wide variety of communication materialsleadership messages short news items intranet content broadcast messages etc.
Planning organizing and monitoring projects to ensure efficient use of communication resources to achieve project objectives.
Understanding of content development for digital communications.
Ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines while working effectively in a collaborative environment.
Desired Qualifications:
Familiarity with internal communications and/or fast-paced environments.
Professional experience as a writer copy editor or another relevant communications role is preferred.
Experience with Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Suites.
AP style competency.
Experience in health care academics or a large complex organization.
The department intends to hire for one position from either Communications Manager requisition # or Communications Specialist requisition # based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be considered or both.
Application Process:To be considered applicants must uploada cover letter and resume(under the submission of relevant materials)that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of7calendar 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.
Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions contact Sharon Walther at.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization now or in the future.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Patient Care
- Hospital Experience
- Employee Evaluation
- Acute Care
- Healthcare Management
- Management Experience
- Primary Care Experience
- Conflict Management
- Nursing
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
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The University of Iowa is a top-tier public research university in Iowa City—home to more than 32,000 students, offering world-class programs across 200+ fields of study, renowned especially for its creative writing, acclaimed medical center, and balanced excellence in the arts and sc ... View more
