Assistant Nurse Manager: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Unit (1JPW)
University of Iowa

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Nursing is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Unit (1JPW) to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager.

1JPW is a 15-bed inpatient unit dedicated to psychiatric evaluation and care of child and adolescent patients (3-17 years old). Patients on the child and adolescent unit experience depression, anxiety, eating disorders, intellectual disabilities, substance use disorders, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Members of a full complement of professionals provide structured therapy, including dialectical behavior therapy. A unique unit design incorporates Circle School, gymnasium, and outdoor activities to improve patient experience and outcomes.

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: 40 hours per week. 50% of hours are in patient care. Typically 0700-1530 Monday to Friday with occasional after hours and weekend work to support the needs of the unit.

P&S Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/professional-and-scientific-pay-structure

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Education Required

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required
  

Certifications:

• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire.
  

Experience Required

• 1-3 years of current critical care experience with demonstrated skills in leadership/management
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• Proficiency with computer software applications (such as Microsoft programs)
  
• Demonstrates time management, organization of workload, delegation, attention to detail, and thoroughness
  
• Collaborates and develops effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff, medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other hospital departments
  
• Demonstrates effective teaching skills for staff and patient education
  
• Demonstrates appreciation for diversity with an understanding of benefits of a diverse workforce (stimulation, challenge, and energy that contributes to a productive and effective workplace)
  

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of UI and UIHC policies, procedures and regulations
• Experience working in large academic medical center
• Experience working in a union environment

Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Lindsey Fudge at Lindsey-Fudge@uiowa.edu

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

References:

Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Assistant Nurse Manager
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 5A

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Lindsey Fudge
• Contact Email: lindsey-fudge@uiowa.edu

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