Job Description

University of Iowa Health 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. ®

Postpartum/Gynecology (3 JPP):
3 John Pappajohn Pavilion (3 JPP) is a 24-bed inpatient unit dedicated for women's services. Gynecological services include post-surgery care of total abdominal hysterectomies, robotic hysterectomies, myomectomies, fallopian tube reanastomosis, exploratory laparotomy of pelvic masses, and repair of uterine and vaginal wall prolapses. Postpartum/newborn services include couplet care, electronic infant security, lactation specialists, and support from Mother's Milk Bank of Iowa.



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.



Duties include but are not limited to:

Participates in the assessment and evaluation of nursing care requirements for the patient population.

Assists 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 patients.

Assesses patient care to ensure that patient assignment system reflects patient care needs and staff capabilities.

Monitors and contributes to individual patient care and discharge planning activities carried out by unit staff nurses.

Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members and implements care planning activities for specific group of patients.

Serves as a role model for staff by demonstrating clinical expertise when providing direct patient care.

Serves as a resource for patient care problems.

Practices according to department/division/unit policies, procedures, protocols and practice guidelines to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Collaborates with the Nurse Manager to assist with implementation of division and unit(s) strategic plans.



Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: 40 hours per week, Night shift, hours may vary, on call coverage
Location: John Pappajohn Pavilion (JPP)
Rotations: Must be flexible to meet unit needs
P&S Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/professional-and-scientific-pay-structure
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants.https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits


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Education Required:

Bachelors of Nursing Required


Required Qualifications:

Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent problem-solving skills, decision making, and critical thinking skills
Proficiency with computer software applications (such as Microsoft programs)
Demonstrates time management, organization of workload, delegation, attention to detail and thoroughness
Collaborates and develops effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff, medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other hospital departments
Demonstrates effective teaching skills for staff and patient education
Professional 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 so


Desirable Qualifications:

Current experience managing/leading transitions in care
Experience in Labor and Delivery nursing
Knowledge of UI and UI Health Care policies, procedures, and regulations
Experience working in a large academic medical center
Experience working in a union environment


Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 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 Kiley Skay at [email protected].

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.