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Iowa State University Assistant Director of Nursing and Patient Services in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Assistant Director of Nursing and Patient Services
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in nursing and 5 years of related experience. Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Iowa or ability to obtain before the start date.
Preferred Qualifications:Bachelors or Masters degree in nursing preferred
Clinic supervisory experience
Experience training or mentoring other RNs, LPNs, and CMAs.
Job Description:
The Thielen Student Health Center (TSHC) is seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager Nursing to lead our nursing and patient services department. This role is pivotal in ensuring the efficient operation of the department, maintaining high standards of patient care, and fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Department Leadership
Oversee nursing and patient services operations and provide direct patient care as needed.
Support strategic planning and set departmental goals.
Continuously evaluate and improve services, programs, and safety measures.
Maintain policies and procedures for quality improvement and accreditation.
Solicit feedback and resolve complaints to refine services.
- Personnel Management
Lead personnel management, including hiring, supervision, and evaluations.
Foster a culture of accountability, respect, inclusion, and innovation.
Communicate HR policies, provide feedback, and support employee well-being and professional development.
- Financial Management
Oversee financial management and collaborate on budget preparation.
Monitor financial data, ensure budget goals are met, and prepare the annual department scorecard.
Ensure fiscal responsibility and manage revenue streams.
- Safety and Risk Management
Develop and oversee safety and risk management plans.
Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures.
Complete required safety trainings.
- University Leadership
Act as a liaison between staff, students, and university leadership.
Support holistic well-being and health efforts for students.
Participate in committees and workgroups.
The department is not able to consider non-U.S. citizen candidates who require employer sponsorship.
Thielen Student Health Center (TSHC) is the on-campus full service health clinic that provides care for students. Our goal is to support overall wellbeing so our students can be successful academically and personally. TSHC provides primary care, urgent care, psychiatry, and sexual health care. The clinic has onsite pharmacy, physical therapy, lab, and radiology services.
Level Guidelines• Aware of key annual objectives of department or work unit• Understands linkage between daily activities and achievement of annual objectives of department/work unit and explains to direct reports• Focus on ISU’s mission and meeting department or work unit goals• Supervises a small department or work team• Often is a working supervisor with direct, previous experience performing work of those supervised• Has full management responsibility for direct reports, specifically the authority to hire, fire, and counsel; may share part of responsibility with higher level management• Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope per policy
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS810
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: June 28, 2024
Posting Close Date:July 13, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R14982
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