Nurse Mgr

Overview

4 West Med/Surg is a 30-bed unit that specializes in spine surgeries. Our unit also has a wide variety of the medical/surgical adult population. We are a smaller hospital with a family atmosphere. Come join a team who is committed to excellent care. Come be a part of our outstanding team we have here on 4 West!

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients and their families. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health with in the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers. Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the postoperative plan of care for the surgical patient.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team

• For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.

• Culture

• At UnityPoint Health, you matter.Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

• Benefits

• Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment

• We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

• Development

• We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

• Community Involvement

• Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

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Responsibilities

• Integrates the UnityPoint Health Des Moines Nursing Expectations of Performance in all aspects of care delivery and professional practice.

• Manages daily operations of patient care. Contributes to the maintenance of high quality, cost effective services consistent with the needs of the users and the hospital's budgetary guidelines.

• Provides clinical leadership by directing, coordinating and delegating patient care in an organized manner, allowing for flexibility.

• Acts as an interdepartmental liaison promoting effective multidisciplinary team work.

• Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

• Remains competent and available to participate in patient care pertinent to clinical specialty.

• Demonstrates personal and professional growth and promotes the same among team members.

• Exhibits discretion and sound judgment in all aspects of the job.

• Maintains awareness of applicable laws and/or regulations affecting patient care. Remains current on law/regulation changes, recognizes implications to the organization and 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.

• Assists in developing annual budget,and takes appropriate action when appropriate to maintain control of department financial resources.

• Implements evidence based practice strategies to meet the patient care needs. Assists in the achievement of quality improvement objectives and takes necessary modifications for attainment of goals.

• Interviews, orients, trains, schedules, evaluates, disciplines, and terminates staff with appropriate input. Demonstrates the ability to fairly and consistently interpret, apply and follow personnel policies/procedures.

• Represents UPHDM in a professional manner. Promotes positive interpersonal relations and serves as a role model within the department and with hospital personnel.

• Creates an environment that promotes staff empowerment.

• Displays creativity and innovation when making recommendations for improvement in the delivery of services to the hospital.

• Is able to instruct and lead the staff so that a high level of productivity is maintained, intervening when necessary to problem solve.

• Demonstrates the ability to be fair and impartial while maintaining a professional relationship.

• 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).

• Participates in interdepartmental projects for personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1 year experience as RN
• Current Iowa license as RN
• Current BCLS
• Area of Interest: Leadership

• Nursing;

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;

• Department: Med/Surg 4- West;

• Shift: Varies, dependent on unit needs;

• Job ID: 149348;