Nurse Supervisor Peds Behavioral Health

US-IA-Des Moines

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Req #: 178504
Type: Full Time Benefits

UnityPoint Health

				Overview:

Nurse Supervisor - Inpatient Pediatrics Behavioral Health

Leadership Role | Iowa Lutheran Hospital

$20,000.00 New Hire Sign On Bonus for external hires!

Join Iowa Lutheran Hospital as a leader in our Pediatrics Behavioral Health Services as a Nurse Supervisor. This role proves vital leadership support to our inpatient team. You'll lead a highly engaged group of clinical professionals, within a program that offers a full continuum of care for children. Our services include inpatient and outpatient treatment and collaboration with Eyerly Ball services. Be part of a team committed to compassionate, confidential, and individualized behavioral health care.

NEW for 2026!In addition to our $20,000 New Hire Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time positions, we are excited to offer a $10,000 Relocation Bonus for Full-Time hires who are relocating from more than 50 miles away!

Responsibilities:

* Integrates the UnityPoint Health Des Moines Nursing Expectations of Performance in all aspects of care delivery and professional practice
* Contributes to the maintenance of high quality, cost effective services consistent with the needs of the users and the hospital's budgetary guidelines
* Provides clinical leadership by directing, coordinating and delegating patient care in an organized manner, allowing for flexibility
* Acts as an interdepartmental liaison promoting effective multidisciplinary teamwork
* Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes
* Remains competent and available to participate in patient care pertinent to clinical specialty
* Maintains awareness of applicable laws and/or regulations affecting patient care
* Assists in the development of policy/procedure and guidelines for safe, efficient operation of the department as needed
* Assists in developing annual budget and takes appropriate action when appropriate to maintain control of department financial resources
* Implements evidence-based practice strategies to meet the patient care needs
* Interviews, orients, trains, schedules, evaluates, disciplines, and terminates staff with appropriate input

Qualifications:

Education:

Registered nurse with active RN license

Willing and able to achieve BSN within 3 years

Experience:

One-year experience as a registered nurse

Experience in specialty area preferred 

License(s)/Certification(s):

Current Iowa license as a registered nurse
Current BCLS (CPR)
Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons
			
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