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.  

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.

• Assumes responsibility for operational and capital budget development, monitoring, analysis, and variance reporting. 
• Remains knowledgeable of Human Resource labor laws including those pertinent to hiring, FMLA, short and long term disability, etc. 
• Complies with Human Resources policies, procedures and processes in regard to recruitment, interviewing, hiring, orientation, retention and performance management 
• Complies with regulatory requirements of such agencies as Department of Public Health, DNV, OSHA, etc. that are related to customer, employee, and environmental safety.
• Utilizes available tools and data  to measure and monitor performance related to quality of care, patient safety, and patient satisfaction; including but not limited to Key Performance Indicators, Nurse Sensitive Indicators, Balanced Scorecard, HCAHPS scores and audits. Creates action plans for areas needing improvement.   
• Serves as a mentor and role model for staff, students and colleagues
• 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. 
• Adept in skills required to effectively lead a team including conflict management, change management, negotiation, and mediation. 
• Seeks to understand and collaborate with other departments to assure safe and quality care while assuring customer satisfaction.
• 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.  

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa 

Experience:

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

Other: 

• Level 2 Light Work:  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.