In-patient Nurse Manager-RN- Iowa
IA
ICU
Posted Jun 18
- Unit
- Med-Surg
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Practice
- athenahealth charting
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Below most IA ICU postings
IA ICU postings that state pay run $48/hr to $64/hr, the middle half $49/hr to $57/hr, across 22 postings.
About this role
*Perm In-Patient Nurse Manager- Iowa*
American Consultants is looking for a permanent In-Patient Nurse Manager for a critical access hospital in Iowa. This candidate will be over seeing the daily operations for a med/surg and swing bed department. While they are not in charge of the ICU, they do have higher acuity patients at times.
*Job Summary* We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse Manager to oversee nursing staff and ensure the highest standards of patient care in our healthcare facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in critical care, experience with children, and familiarity with various medical procedures including spinal taps and catheter care. This role requires effective leadership skills, the ability to assess patient needs, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient healthcare environment.
*Duties*
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- Supervise nursing staff, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards, including workers' compensation law.
- Oversee patient assessment processes to develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes in a Level II trauma center setting.
- Manage the implementation of Athenahealth software for efficient patient documentation and data management.
- Conduct regular training sessions for staff on best practices in critical care and emergency response.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary based on DRG guidelines.
- Facilitate communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care.
*Experience*
- Proven experience as a nurse manager or in a similar leadership role within a healthcare setting.
- Strong clinical background with experience in critical care and pediatric nursing preferred.
- Familiarity with spinal tap procedures, catheter care, and patient assessment techniques.
- Knowledge of Athenahealth software systems is advantageous.
- Understanding of DRG coding and workers' compensation law is beneficial.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care while leading a team of dedicated nursing professionals. If you are passionate about providing exceptional healthcare services and possess the required skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.
- Job Type: Full-time
- Pay: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
- Work Location: On the road
Place
- City
- IA
- State price level
- 12% below the national average
Iowa index 87.8, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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Pioneers, identified through research as Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District, is a healthcare employer with a Glassdoor presence featuring 34 employee reviews. A recent job posting through American Consultants, a staffing agency, sought a permanent In-Patient Nurse Manager to oversee daily…
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