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Manager RN - 4 Surgical

UnityPoint Health logoUnityPoint Health~$8–$50/hrtypicalWaterloo, IAFull timePosted 3d agoStill open, checked every night

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About the job

Overview

Manager, RN - 4 Surgical

Allen Hospital

Full-time, Day hours

Responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of the care provided on the patient care departments(s), which is consistent with the established strategic plan, goals and objectives for Patient Care Services. Responsible for daily operations and 24-hour management of the patient care department. Supports optimal care that requires specialized knowledge, critical thinking and skills based on principles of psychological, social, physical, and biological sciences that utilize the nursing process. Demonstrates the attributes of Servant Leadership, communicates exceptionally, and motivates others to achieve outcomes through work with multidisciplinary teams. Serves as chief recruitment and retention officer for department and works in collaboration with nursing leadership to identify areas of improvement regarding practice, policies and processes. Collaborates with physicians and other health care workers, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care while maintaining 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.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .
  • Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Leadership

  • Directs staff in the development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures and programs.

Adheres to governmental regulations.

  • Recommends annual goals and objectives.
  • Responsible for the overall staffing of the unit to including hiring, onboarding, facilitation of orientation

program and training of newly hired team members, and team member performance management.

  • Reviews/reassigns patient assignments based on assignment workload manager (if applicable),

continuity and skill level of the team member. Coordinates scheduling and maintains appropriate staffing

levels and effectively communicates with others to ensure staffing requirements are met.

Employee Development

  • Evaluates and guides staff through coaching and provides immediate feedback and responds to difficult

inquiries and problems. Demonstrates the ability to fairly and consistently interpret, apply and follow

personnel policies/procedures.

  • Provides feedback and input to team members for ongoing performance management.
  • Completes and issues performance evaluations. Responsible for team member rounding.

Performance Improvement

  • Responsible for performance improvement action plans and implementation of plans, monitoring of

supplies/distribution and chart audits. Completes appropriate reports as delegated by Director.

  • Responsible for all budget aspects of department. Reports all variances in the budget with justification to

Vice-President and/or Hospital Operations

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelors of Science in Nursing or equivalent required

Experience:

3-5 years knowledge and expertise in caring for patient populations required.

License/Credentials:

Current license in the state of Iowa or meets criteria established by Iowa Board of Nursing

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to direct others and to exercise judgment in problem-solving scenarios.

  • Ability to lead and/or participate in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Must have successfully completed an accredited nursing program
  • Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and practice and an expanded knowledge of current clinical and specialized patient care concepts for emergency services.
  • Must possess a broad and varied knowledge base that is continually enhanced and updated through self-directed study and participation in educational opportunities.
  • Must possess knowledge of performance improvement and quality standards.
  • Must possess knowledge of The Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.

From UnityPoint Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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