Assistant Nurse Manager - OR Eye Team - (26005591)
University of Iowa Health Care is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the OR EYE TEAM to interface with administrative and clinical nursing staff to provide leadership in improving and maintaining the delivery of care processes for the Ophthalmic Surgical Patient and to assume delegated responsibility for the implementation of daily operations for the ASC, MOR and SFCH department.Areas of responsibility include:Assume delegated responsibility in managing the day-to-day clinical operations of the University of Iowa Health Care, managing the activities of all constituents who provide Ophthalmic surgical and support services within the ASC, MOR and SFCH to ensure optimal patient flow, throughput, and efficiency.Clinical, expert in Perioperative Nursing. Regularly participate in the provision of direct patient care, including role-modeling of behaviors, processes and interactions that promote optimal patient flow, throughput, and efficiency.Understand and support the mission of the organization with demonstrated strong support for ASC management vision, business goals, strategies, and culture.Promote a collaborative, team-oriented environment that unites nurses, physicians, and support staff into a dynamic work unit.Serve as a champion for process improvements and similar initiatives which will further support the ASC mission, vision, and strategies.Provide clear, succinct, and reliable communication between management and ASC staff, nurturing a shared vision of teamwork. Engage staff as stakeholders in the success of the ASC.Continuously assess and actively monitor patient care resources, including active participation in building and review of ASC staffing plans.Participate in financial planning and management activities, including operational budgetary decisions. Proactively identify and communicate cost containment recommendations.Assist in developing, implementing and evaluation of ASC Quality Management programs, including participation in ASC committees. Proactively identify safety issues and inefficiencies. Collaborate with ASC and Perioperative leadership to revise policies to optimize delivery of patient service. Ensure compliance with established standards of care.Promote the adoption of Evidence Based Practices to improve clinical practice. Participate in the development of research-based standards and other research utilization activities.Engage in appropriate continuous learning, including curricula focused upon development of leadership and management skills.Demonstrate excellent conflict management skills, and the ability to handle stressful situations appropriately. Accept and deliver constructive feedback in a positive learning manner.Percent of Time: 100%Schedule: Monday – Friday, between the hours of 0700-1530 or 0645-1715, on call as needed. 5 8Hr shifts and 4 10Hr shifts availablePay Grade: 5Ahttps://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/guide-pay-plansBenefits Highlights:Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, IowaFringe benefit 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 QualificationsA Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required.Current license to practice registered nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire.3-5 years current experience in clinical practice requiredSix months – 1 year current experience in leadership role or activities required.Demonstrated job-related experience in the work/academic environment is required.Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.Demonstrates effective teaching skills for staff and patient educationCurrent ACLS certification or completion within 3 months of employment is required.Certification in specialty (CNOR) or completion within 2 years is requiredDesirable Qualifications3 years providing direct nursing care in an outpatient operating room setting with in the past 6 months.Leadership experience in an ambulatory surgery environment is highly desirable.Recent ophthalmic surgery experience highly desirable.Application 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 Faby Orozco at fabiola-orozco@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
: Oct 9, 2026, 4:25:36 PM
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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.
