Supervisor Nursing Services-Emergency Department-Meth West
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Job Location:
West Des Moines, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
09-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Assists in managing the day to day operations of the unit utilizing quality cost effective patient care principles. Supervises supports and develops unit staff. Consistently utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical psych/social spiritual educational safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area).
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 ofhigh quality cost effectiveservices consistent with the needs of the users and the hospitals budgetary guidelines.
- Provides clinical leadership by directingcoordinatingand delegating patient care in an organized manner allowing for flexibility.
- Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members to achieveoptimalpatient outcomes.
- Remains competent and available toparticipatein patient care pertinent to clinical specialty.
- Demonstrates personal andprofessionalgrowth and promotesthe sameamongteam members.
- Maintains awareness of applicable laws and/or regulations affecting patient care.Remains current on law/regulation changes recognizes implications to theorganizationand recommends courses of action to ensure compliance.
- Assists in the development of policy/procedure and guidelines for safe efficient operation of the department as needed.
- Assistsin developing annualbudget andtakesappropriateactionwhenappropriate tomaintaincontrol ofdepartmentfinancial resources.
- Implementsevidence basedpracticestrategies to meet the patient care needs.Assistsin the achievement of quality improvement objectives and takesnecessary modifications for attainment of goals.
- Interviews orients trains schedules evaluatesdisciplines andterminatesstaff with appropriate input.Demonstrates the ability tofairly and consistently interpret apply and follow personnel policies/procedures.
- Is able to instruct and lead the staff so that a high level of productivity is maintained intervening whennecessary to problem solve.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelors Degree
Experience:
- One year experience as a registered nurse
License(s)/Certifications:
- Current Iowa License as a registered nurse
- Current BCLS certification
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.
