Class Code: 02041
82041
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES ENTERPRISE
ADMINISTRATOR OF NURSING
DEFINITION
Plans and administers
the total nursing care program of a health care facility; provides
administrative leadership in an interdisciplinary setting; performs related
work as required.
The Work Examples and Competencies
listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary
basis for position classification decisions.
WORK EXAMPLES
Supervises and
evaluates the work of a subordinate staff; effectively recommends personnel
actions related to selection, disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of
absence, grievances, work schedules and assignments, and administers personnel
policies and procedures.
Directs, promotes,
and evaluates the nursing department's standards, philosophy, goals, objectives
and policies to assure optimum level of wellness for clients; assures
compliance with regulatory agencies.
Assures the
development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures in accordance
with the mission of the health care agency.
Creates and maintains
a working climate conducive to recruitment of qualified staff, job
satisfaction, and employee retention; establishes a plan for career growth and
development of nursing personnel.
Establishes and
maintains an organizational structure and professional model of practice that
maintains effective communication, assures client access to services, adheres
to practice standards, and clearly defines responsibility and accountability.
Promotes shared
governance, continuous quality improvement and professional empowerment.
Prepares and manages
the nursing department's budget.
Provides a leadership
role for inter and intra-departmental planning to achieve the agency mission;
participates in the integrated quality improvement plan for the agency.
Advocates for
identified needs of the nursing department and formulates agency policies and
long-range goals.
Encourages and
promotes relationships with the outside resources/organizations to meet client
and community needs.
Promotes research and
investigative study and utilization of research findings.
Participates in
continuing education to maintain credentials and increase expertise and
knowledge in professional clinical nursing and administration.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of
professional nursing theory, trends and practice.
Knowledge of the
principles of supervision, organization and administration.
Knowledge of current
literature and applied research for the delivery of health services.
Knowledge of
operational and personnel rules, collective bargaining agreement and
regulations governing the agency.
Knowledge of
department and state policies and practices affecting work.
Ability to
effectively plan, direct and coordinate nursing services with the needs of the
health care agency.
Ability to utilize
and manage resources to attain results.
Ability to lead
others.
Ability to keep own
emotions under control and restrain negative behaviors when provoked or when working
under conditions of stress.
Ability to understand
and appreciate different and opposing perspectives, to adapt own approach to
changing situations and to change or easily accept changes in own organization
or job requirements.
Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest or unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with internal and
external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and
cooperative manner. Committed to quality
service.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort and
commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention
to detail.
Responds appropriately to supervision. Follows policy and cooperates with
supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals
of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust,
and group identity. Fosters commitment
and team spirit.
Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an
accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in Nursing or one of
the specialties listed in the selective certification section and experience
equal to four years of full-time supervisory/management nursing experience;
OR
graduation from an
accredited college or university with a Masters degree in Nursing or one of the
specialties listed in the selective certification section and experience equal
to two years of full-time progressive nursing supervisory/management
experience;
OR
graduation from an
accredited college or university with a Doctorate degree in Nursing or in one
of the specialties listed in the selective certification section;
OR
an equivalent
combination of the required education and experience, substituting one year of
full-time experience for thirty semester hours or equivalent of education; no
substitution for four years of full-time supervisory/management experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa by
the Iowa Board of Nursing.
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
For designated positions,
the appointing authority, with Iowa Department of Administrative Services –
Human Resources Enterprise prior approval, may request those applicants
possessing a minimum of twelve semester hours of academic credit applicable to
the specialty, or six months experience or a combination of both in one of the
following specialties, or American Nursing Association (ANA) certification in
that specialty, or a specific certificate, license or endorsement in the
following areas:
397 mental health/psychiatrics
523 pediatrics
244 geriatrics
545 mental
retardation
Applicants wishing to be considered for such designated
positions must list applicable course work, experience, certificate, license,
or endorsement on the application.
Effective Date:
6/05 JG