Assistant Nurse Manager - Adult Psychiatry Unit (7RC)
About The Position
The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the Adult Psychiatry Unit (7RC). The position performs specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager. 7RC is a 25-bed adult inpatient unit dedicated to adult psychiatric patients. The unit uses an evidence-based, patient-centered, interdisciplinary approach, with physicians, psychologists, advanced practice providers, master-level therapists, nurses, social workers, dieticians, occupational and recreational therapists, patients, and families working collaboratively to provide care. Evidence-based therapeutic modalities include dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma-informed care. This is a regular salaried position in Iowa City, Iowa, scheduled for 40 hours per week on day shifts, Monday through Friday, with on-call work as needed to meet unit needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
- Current license to practice nursing in Iowa by the date of hire.
- At least 1 year of nursing experience with demonstrated leadership skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with computer software applications, such as Microsoft programs.
- Demonstrated time management, workload organization, delegation, attention to detail, and thoroughness.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff, medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other hospital departments.
- Effective teaching skills for staff and patient education.
- Knowledge of effective strategies for working with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
- Must self-disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check and credential and education verification.
- Must provide five professional references at a later step in the recruitment process.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a large academic medical center.
- Experience working in a union environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager.
- Collaborate with nursing staff, medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other hospital departments.
- Provide staff and patient education.
Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Health insurance options
- Dental insurance options
- Life insurance options
- Disability insurance options
- Employer contributions to retirement plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
