Assistant Nurse Manager - Medicine Specialty Unit (6RC) - 100% - (26005046)
Iowa Heath Care —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.®Iowa Heath Care presents an opportunity for an experienced nurse leader to join our team. We are seeking a full time Assistant Nurse Manager for the Medicine Specialty Unit (6RC). The Assistant Nurse Manager interfaces with the administrative and clinical nursing staff to provide leadership in improving and maintaining the delivery of care processes for a specific unit and/or patient populations. The Assistant Nurse Manager assumes delegated responsibility for implementation of daily operations for specific units and/or patient populations.The General Medicine unit focuses on the care of adults with a variety of medical diagnoses, including, but not limited to, diseases or disorders of the pulmonary system, gastrointestinal system, renal system, endocrine system, circulatory system, neurological system, as well as infectious diseases, dermatological disorders and autoimmune disorders.This unit is a dynamic and fast paced environment rich with opportunities for learning. We utilize a multidisciplinary approach to patient care that encourages team work between physicians, nursing staff, therapy staff, social work and a variety of other consulting disciplines to provide the most comprehensive care for our patients.The heartbeat of our Adult Internal Medicine unit is teamwork for the sake of holistic patient-centered care and a healthy work environment that allows our staff to thrive and grow both personally and professionally.Responsibilities: Participates in the assessment and evaluation of nursing care requirements for the patient populationAssists in the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of care for a patient population, which are consistent with current nursing practice and the condition and age of the patientsAssesses patient care to ensure that patient assignment system reflects patient care needs and staff capabilitiesMonitors and contributes to individual patient care and discharge planning activities carried out by unit staff nursesCollaborates with multidisciplinary team members and implements care planning activities for specific group of patientsServes as a role model for staff by demonstrating clinical expertise when providing direct patient careServes as a resource for patient care problemsPractices according to department/division/unit policies, procedures, protocols and practice guidelines to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staffCollaborates with the Nurse Manager to assist with implementation of division and unit(s) strategic plansImplements planned change to optimize unit functioningParticipates in monitoring staff competencyProvides constructive feedback and support to staff nurses, nursing assistants and nursing unit clerks to assist them to improve their performanceCollaborates with Nurse Manager in the development, implementation and evaluation of division/unit Quality Management programCoordinates unit(s)-based QM/RU committeesUses relevant nursing research to improve clinical practiceParticipates in the development of research-based standards and other research utilization activitiesParticipates in research activitiesAnalyzes and uses data to guide operational and patient care decisions and evaluate outcomesMonitors and evaluates nursing personnel as delegated in accordance with established evaluation criteria, personnel policies and union contract(s)Participates in the ongoing implementation of current regulatory standards in order to meet state and national agency accreditationAssists Nurse Manager in developing effective communication and problem-solving skills within staffDevelops, implements and evaluates patient/family health education activities for the patient population with regard to the condition and age of the patientsFacilitates opportunities for nursing staff to improve and/or expand clinical knowledge and skillsProvides consultation upon request within area of clinical expertise to nursing staff/other health professionals throughout the hospitalFacilitates the educational experiences for health care students and monitors the care deliveredParticipates in meeting the educational needs of service institutions and agencies to maintain continuity of care related to specific patient care requirementsAdheres to professional and legal standards of nursing practiceAnalyzes own performance in accordance with position expectations, develops goals and implements a plan to meet those goalsMaintains and expands own knowledge and skillsMediates problems involving patient/families, hospital personnel and publicCoordinates implementation of specific action plans at the unit(s) level and aimed at meeting priority goals and objectivesEstablishes and maintains collaborative relationships with the health care teamProvides input into financial management activities including operational budgetary decisions and cost containmentCoordinates and/or participates in the implementation of specific cost control strategies identified by the Nurse ManagerAssumes responsibility for maintaining clinical expertise consistent with patient population requirements and current nursing and medical practiceDevelops management and consultant skills consistent with position responsibilitiesParticipates in and contributes to department/division/unit committees, meetings and/or projects in keeping with organizational/unit(s) strategic goalsIs self-directed in using timeSeeks out and is receptive to feedback from co-workers at all levels for the purpose of growth in the roleIncorporates the principles of Service Leadership to ensure positive patient/customer relationsAdheres to UI Health Care policies regarding personal conduct, including: follows established leadership, remaining responsive to instruction and coaching from supervisors and meeting the standards of personal appearance, attendance and punctualityPercent of Time: 100% - 40 hours per week
Schedule: Days, on call as needed
Location: UI Health Care Main Campus - Iowa City, IA
Pay Grade: 5A - https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/plans
Benefits Highlights: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, IowaFringe benefits package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plansFor more information about Why Iowa?, click here
Required Qualifications:A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is requiredCurrent license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire1+ years of nursing experience with demonstrated skills in leadershipExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skillsProficiency with computer software applications. Skill in leadership/managementDemonstrates time management, organization of workload, delegation, attention to detail and thoroughnessCollaborates and develops effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff, medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other hospital departmentsDemonstrates effective teaching skills for staff and patient educationProfessional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do soDesired Qualifications:Leadership and/or manager experienceExperience working in large academic medical centerExperience working in a union environmentApplication Process:Please attach an updated resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 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 Tiffany Perkins at tiffany-perkins@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.
: Iowa City
: Patient Care Providers
: Healthcare
: Regular
Full-time
: No
: Sep 4, 2026, 8:10:28 PM
WE CARE Core Values
Welcoming: We strive for an environment where every voice is heard, emphasize, regular communication, and seek transparency wherever possible.
Excellence: We strive to achieve excellence in all that we do.
Collaboration: We believe teamwork is the best way to work.
Accountability: We behave ethically, act openly and with integrity in all that we do, taking responsibility for our actions.
Respect: We honor diversity and recognize the worth and dignity of every person.
Equity: We dedicate ourselves to equity and fairness.
Mission
Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
University of Iowa Health Care is changing medicine through:
• Pioneering discovery
• Innovative interprofessional education
• Delivery of superb clinical care
• An extraordinary patient experience in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative, team-based environment
University of Iowa Health Care is changing lives by:
• Preventing and curing disease
• Improving health and well-being
Vision
World Class People: Building on our greatest strength.
World Class Medicine: Creating a new standard of excellence in integrated patient care, research, and education.
For Iowa and the World: Making a difference in quality of life and health for generations.
Recognitions/ Awards
In its 2020 rankings of “Best Employer for Diversity," Forbes ranked UI Health Care No. 47 overall among large employers nationwide and No. 10 in its Healthcare & Social category.
