Associate Chief Nursing Officer-UIHC North Liberty Medical Center
Education Required
Master’s degree in nursing or related field is required. If master’s degree is in a related field, a baccalaureate degree in nursing is required. A doctorate (PhD or DNP) is highly desirable.
License Requirement-Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required.
Certification: BLS for Healthcare Providers/CPR and an ANCC recognized certification. Nurse Executive or Nurse Executive Advanced required within 12 months of hire
Minimum 7 years of progressive leadership experience in a complex health organization or academic health care environment that demonstrates knowledge of organization, operation, and coordination of hospital activities.
Ability to translate strategic priorities into operational reality, aligning communication, accountabilities, resource capabilities, internal systems to ensure strategic priorities yield measurable and sustainable results.
Identify and drive organizational and cultural changes using new approaches to improve results by transforming organizational culture, systems, or products/services.
Knowledgeable of the laws and regulatory/accreditation standards
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships through consultative, collaboration and communication skills necessary to partner with teams within the Orthopedic and future North Liberty service lines, across UI Health Care and College of Medicine, physicians, patients, families, and others from the community to achieve program goals.
Executes influence/negotiation strategies that persuade key stakeholders to take actions that will advance shared organizational interest/goals. Confronts difficult issues, taking appropriate bold action in the face of opposition.
Experience working in a unionized environment.
Knowledge and experience using complex financial data to diagnose business strengths and weaknesses and identify the implications for potential strategies.
Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
Application Process:
In order to be considered, applicants must upload the following attachments (under submission relevant materials):
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Please contact rebecca-schwertfeger@uiowa.edu with any questions.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.

