Director of Nursing, Marshalltown Hospital

Director of Nursing

Location: Marshalltown Hospital

Job Description:

• Responsible for strategic and operational leadership of clinical nursing.
• Provides oversight of business, financial personnel, and clinical programming.
• Possesses overall managerial responsibilities for patient care delivery.
• Accountable for operational performance, service quality, and financial performance.
• Collaborates with Medical Staff on clinical outcomes and efficiency.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines and standards.

Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership by directing, coordinating, and delegating patient care.
• Manages staffing needs, including scheduling and payroll review.
• Coordinates staff education and specialized training programs.
• Resolves complex unit situations and conducts daily safety huddles.
• Rounds with team members monthly to maintain a positive work environment.
• Evaluates staff performance and provides feedback.
• Develops action plans based on engagement surveys.
• Participates in UPH-Marshalltown meetings as requested.
• Collaborates proactively with medical staff on patient care.
• Ensures patient safety needs are met through technology and interventions.

Performance Improvement:

• Supports unit-based performance improvement initiatives.
• Reviews safety reports and implements action plans to prevent re-occurrence.

Requirements:

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing; Masters of Nursing preferred.
• Three years of experience as a House Supervisor or Nurse Manager.
• Previous executive-level nursing experience in an acute setting preferred.
• Current license in the state of Iowa or meets Iowa Board of Nursing criteria.
• Ability to meet department work schedule.
• Promotes staff empowerment and creativity in service delivery.
• Fair interpretation and application of personnel policies and procedures.
• Ensures high-quality patient care and experience.
• Knowledgeable of and supports policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory bodies.

Professional Development:

• Participates in activities to reduce readmissions.
• Serves as a role model and participates in onboarding Nurse Managers.