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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RN Case Manager - PT Days - Indianola Home Health

  • Good Samaritan
  • Indianola, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Indianola, IA
  • 30+ days ago

(ACEN), or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA)....

In Person Part Time

Assistant Nurse Manager- Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)

  • University of Iowa
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 8 hours ago

The Assistant Nurse Manager for the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) leads and manages direct care nursing functions of the CSU team to assure that health services, medical care, medical/health...

In Person Full Time

Homes Nursing Care Coordinator

  • Childserve
  • Johnston, IA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Johnston, IA
  • 8 hours ago

The Homes Nursing Care Coordinator is directly responsible for ensuring the clinical needs of each child is assessed, planned, and evaluated. You will facilitate a multidisciplinary team approach...

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Home Health RN Case Manager Fort Dodge Area

  • Iowa Home Care LLC
  • Fort Dodge, IA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Fort Dodge, IA
  • 13 hours ago

Home Health RN Case Manager ~ Fort Dodge Area Fort Dodge, IA 50501 Apply Overview Position Type Full Time - Exempt Job Shift Day Education Level 4 Year Degree Apply Description Overview: Join Iowa...

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Home Health RN Case Manager Ames/Boone Area

  • Iowa Home Care LLC
  • Ames, IA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 13 hours ago

Home Health RN Case Manager ~ Ames/Boone Area Ames, IA 50010 Apply Overview Salary Range $62,000.00 - $78,000.00 Salary Position Type Full Time - Exempt Job Shift Day Education Level 4 Year Degree...

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Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN)

  • St. Croix Hospice
  • Storm Lake, IA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Storm Lake, IA
  • 13 hours ago

Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN) Storm Lake, IA 50588 Apply Overview Position Type Full Time Travel Percentage 100% Apply Description At St. Croix Hospice, we believe in the power of...

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Case Manager - RN

  • Hines & Associates Inc
  • Cascade, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Cascade, IA
  • 1 day ago

About Us Hines is a nationwide, independent leader in personalized managed health care, focused on what's important to you-comprehensive services with the program excellence and cost containment...

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Hospice RN - Case Manager

  • Care Initiatives
  • Knoxville, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Knoxville, IA
  • 1 day 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...

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Charge Nurse LPN - Evenings

  • Care Initiatives
  • Pleasant Hill, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Pleasant Hill, IA
  • 2 days ago

Parkridge Specialty Care, a 90-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Pleasant Hill, IA, is now hiring! Join a quality focused team recognized with a Bronze Quality Award, 4-star...

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Clinical Supervisor - RN Hybrid

  • Aveanna Healthcare
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 2 days ago

Requisition #: 215456 Location: Dubuque, IA 52001 Category: Nursing Salary: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year Position Details Aveanna Healthcare is hiring a Nurse Supervisor in your area! Make a...

Hybrid

Travel Nursing-RN, Nurse Manager

  • StaffDNA
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 2 days ago

Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Manager Job Summary: The RN Nurse Manager leads and supervises nursing staff, overseeing patient care and administrative tasks. This role involves coordinating with...

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RN Supervisor - Evening/Nights, 7pm-7am

  • Summit BHC
  • Farley, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Farley, IA
  • 3 days ago

RN Supervisor - Evening/Nights, 7pm-7am | The Farley Center | Williamsburg, Virginia About the Job: PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Nurse Supervisor is responsible for ensuring coordinated delivery of...

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Nurse Manager - House Operations Manager - Adult Inpatient Weekend Option Day Shifts

  • University of Iowa
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 5 days ago

Additional Information Classification Title: Nursing Manager Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific Schedule: Part-time Compensation Pay Level: 6A Contact Information Organization: Healthcare...

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Registered Nurse - Emergency Department Assistant Nurse Manager

  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 5 days ago

An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 1 ; OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience...

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Home Health RN Case Manager Marion County & Surrounding Areas

  • Iowa Home Care LLC
  • Marion, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Marion, IA
  • 5 days ago

Home Health RN Case Manager ~ Marion County & Surrounding Areas Iowa Home Care LLC - 3.2 Marion, IA Job Details Full-time $62,000 - $78,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Wellness program Paid holidays...

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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
34.5%
Associate's Degree
22.0%
Master's Degree
19.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.7%
High School or GED
7.8%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.7%
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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