Nursing Manager Jobs in Iowa

A Nursing Manager is a critical healthcare professional who oversees the operations of a specific department or unit within a healthcare facility, such as a hospital or nursing home. They handle staffing, budgeting, patient care standards, performance evaluations, and policy development and implementation. A Nursing Manager ensures the quality of patient care, promotes staff development, and adheres to regulatory and compliance rules. They must be proficient in communication, leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking. They should also demonstrate expertise in clinical skills relevant to their unit.

To become a Nursing Manager, one typically needs a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), along with relevant certifications like the Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) or the Nurse Executive-Board Certified (NE-BC) credential. Prior to becoming a Nursing Manager, an individual might serve in roles such as a Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, or Clinical Nurse Specialist. These roles provide the necessary clinical experience and leadership skills required for the complex responsibilities a Nursing Manager undertakes.

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Nurse Manager

  • Rock Valley, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Rock Valley, IA
  • 45+ days ago

Nurse Manager Career Opportunity Leading with Heart: Your Journey Starts Here Seeking a career that's both personally enriching and professionally rewarding, close to home? Encompass Health...

Nurse Supervisor

  • Sioux Center, IA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sioux Center, IA
  • 60+ days ago

Serving as the crucial liaison between administration, nursing management, and staff. Supervising nursing care, treatment, and services provided during assigned shifts or on a specific unit....

RN Supervisor - Sheldon Care Center - Full Time

  • Lester, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Lester, IA
  • 4 days ago

Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement...

Hospice RN - Case Manager (Part-Time)

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 hours ago

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) seeking to make a profound impact in the lives of patients during their final stages? Join Care Initiatives Hospice as an RN Case Manager, where...

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a patient centered Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) to support our NEW Urbandale Clinic. This position will provide managerial and clinical nursing...

RN - Neuro Oncology Registered Charge Nurse

  • Davenport, IA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 18 hours ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: Position Title: RN, Charge Department: Neuro/Oncology Purpose: Provides and directs safe, effective, and culturally-competent care...

RN Unit Manager

  • Johnston, IA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Johnston, IA
  • 22 hours ago

Step into Summer Leadership as an RN Unit Manager! Now Hiring: RN Unit Manager at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center Lead with Compassion as an RN Unit Manager at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center! Are...

Charge Nurse - LPN

  • State Center, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • State Center, IA
  • 1 day ago

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Location: State Center Specialty Care, State Center, IA Employment Type: Full-time Make a Meaningful Impact - Join Care Initiatives Today! Are you a compassionate...

Care Manager LVN (California)

  • IA
  • 1 day ago
  • IA
  • 1 day ago

California residency required** **JOB DESCRIPTION** **Job Summary** Molina Healthcare Services (HCS) works with members, providers and multidisciplinary team members to assess, facilitate, plan...

Stroke Nurse Coordinator

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications Associate Degree or Diploma Bachelors of Science in Nursing required....

RN Case Manager

  • Davenport, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 1 day ago

Job Details Job Location: Davenport IA - Davenport, IA Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Travel Percentage: 100% Description Hospice care is the place for nurses looking for the...

Assistant Nurse Manager - Pediatric Dialysis

  • Davenport, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 2 days ago

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Nursing, is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the...

Inpatient Nursing Manager

  • Newton, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Newton, IA
  • 2 days ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: The position manages and oversees the care delivered in the inpatient units of as well as oversight of the Care Coordination department and...

Supervisor, Care Management - RN OR Bachelor/Masters Case Manager

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary Molina Healthcare Services (HCS) works with members, providers and multidisciplinary team members to assess, facilitate, plan and coordinate an integrated delivery of...

Nurse Supervisor, Nights - Iowa Veterans Home

  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 2 days ago

This position starts at $38.06/HR The Iowa Veterans Home is seeking an excited, motivated RN interested in growing their leadership skills while leading a team of Nursing staff on the night shift....

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Salary for Nursing Manager Jobs in Iowa

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Nursing Managers in Iowa offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.3%
Associate's Degree
22.0%
Master's Degree
19.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.9%
High School or GED
8.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Nursing Managers in Iowa
2-4 years
34.6%
4-6 years
34.6%
1-2 years
23.1%
6-8 years
3.8%
Less than 1 year
3.8%


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