Nursing Practice Leader - Stead Family Children's Hospital Quality and Safety
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field is required. If Master's/Doctorate Degree is in related field other than nursing specialty, a Baccalaureate of Science or Arts Degree in Nursing is required.
- Current license to practice nursing in Iowa
- Minimum 3 years’ clinical nursing experience with exposure to surgical patients in a clinical care setting.
- Demonstrated proficiency in regulatory compliance, including patient safety, quality of care, and adherence to standards set by The Joint Commission and state/federal agencies
- Experience implementing strategic initiatives; working in highly effective collaborative partnerships; developing and implementing new systems and policies/procedures
- Demonstrated proficiency in quality improvement, patient safety, and data management.
- Demonstrated experience leading interprofessional teams in identification of problems, exploring solutions, testing strategies, and evaluation of outcome and process measures over time.
Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are required
Desired Qualifications:
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPPS or CPHQ) preferred or other applicable certifications
- Exposure to pediatric surgical patients in a clinical care setting
- Experience with ACS NSQIP Pediatric and CSV standards preferred.
- Member/active participation in professional organization
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume or CV (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. For questions, contact Megan Garton at megan-garton@uiowa.edu.
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.
