Nurse Manager (Rn), Emergency Department Full Time

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Ottumwa Regional Health Center provides a wide range of health services, including emergency medicine, critical care services, medical/surgical, acute rehabilitation, obstetrics, and pediatrics, as well as specialty services such as cardiac catheterization, diagnostic and therapeutic radiological services, wound care, pain clinic, sleep lab, pathology, and so much more.

Where We Are:

Ottumwa is a center for “cultural and commercial development” known for its low cost of living, abundant recreation and entertainment, and outstanding education and healthcare facilities. You’ll find something new and exciting to do every day in Ottumwa where there is always a new adventure awaiting on the other side of the bridge.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more…

Position Summary:

The ED Nurse Manager provides clinical and administrative leadership and expertise within the Emergency Department and is responsible for the implementation of the vision, mission, plans, and standards of the organization and nursing services, and of the Director of EMS services. He/she will assume the Emergency Department leadership role in the absence of the Director.
The ED Nurse Manager is responsible for planning, organization and administration of clinical services to include staffing, training and development, communications and documentation to maintain quality patient care standards and advise medical staff, department heads, and the administrator in matters involving the service line in conjunction with the Director of EMS Services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable in the care and handling of patient populations served.
• Demonstrates ability in planning for the provision of care (eg, policy/procedure development, competency requirements/staff development plans, etc.) for patients in all age groups including, but not limited to, consideration of the special needs and behavior of each respective group.
• Process good communication skills, strong leadership, and interpersonal relation skills.
• Minimum of a baccalaureate degree in nursing or must be actively enrolled in a baccalaureate program and within one year of hire and possess demonstrated equivalent competencies.

• 5 years’ experience in related clinical practice with 1 year in clinical leadership role preferred.
• Current Iowa Registered Nurse license.

EEOC Statement:

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.