Nurse Manager – Emergency Department
Leadership Role | Iowa Lutheran Hospital

Lead the future of Iowa Lutheran Hospital emergency care as a Manager in our Emergency Department. This role provides vital leadership support and oversight for a dedicated, high-performaing clinical team. As a key member of our leadership team, you'll guide the team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Our Level IV Trama Center provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages, specializing in trauma, medical, surgical, and psychiatric emergencies.

Why Iowa Lutheran Hospital?

Our Emergency Department is designed to ensure both patients and staff have access to the resources they need to thrive:

• Private, individual patient rooms

• State-of-the-art digital radiology

• Family waiting suites adjacent to trauma rooms

• Enhanced security and streamlined access

• Bedside registration for a smoother patient experience

• Expanded mental health services with extended hours

• Accredited Chest Pain Center

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's 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 you’re 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.

The nurse manager has 24 hour accountability and responsibility for a direct care unit or units.  The manager is responsible for creating safe, healthy environments that support the work of the health care team and contribute to patient engagement.  The manager assists in creating a professional environment where team members are able to contribute to optimal patient outcomes and grow professionally.   

• Assumes responsibility for operational and capital budget development, monitoring, analysis, and variance reporting. 
• Creates overall plan and goals for department orientation plans as needed to assure successful integration of the employee into the organization. 
• Collaborates with other leaders to improve care coordination between areas and levels of care.  
• Establishes an environmental culture for retention as evidenced by results of employee engagement surveys and workforce data. Utilizes survey data to make improvements in the work environment based on employee feedback.  
• Establishes a culture of trust with employees through employee rounding and timely, effective coaching and performance management. Helps team members set goals to optimize personal and departmental performance.   
• Serves as a mentor and role model for staff, students and colleagues. 
• Adept in skills required to effectively lead a team including conflict management, change management, negotiation, and mediation. 
• Remains up to date on issues and trends in nursing and healthcare to continually elevate professional practice in the department and organization.  

Education: 

• Master’s Degree Required; qualified candidates with a Bachelor’s degree are eligible but must submit an action plan upon hire.  Master’s to be completed within 3  years.  
• Completion of basic UPHDM Leadership courses within one year. 

Experience:

• Two or more years of progressing leadership positions in the healthcare environment.  

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Current Iowa License to practice as a Registered Nurse  
• BCLS within 90 days 
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.