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Communications Specialist - Nursing
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The Nursing Communications Specialist serves primarily as the day-to-day internal communications specialist for University of Iowa Health Care’s nursing community, supporting the Chief Nurse Executive (CNE) and nursing leaders while ensuring alignment with broader organizational communications and initiatives. This position guides the development and execution of strategic communication plans with a focus on department and frontline leadership messaging, promoting professional practices, and employee recognitions.
Additionally, the specialist provides communication consultation and guidance within UI Health Care and fosters relationships with key stakeholders to support the organization's goals, tripartite mission, and priority clinical enterprise initiatives.
This position reports to the manager of internal communications as part of the UI Health Care Marketing and Communications department.
This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
Position responsibilities:
Develop, execute, and continuously refine comprehensive internal communication plans with measurable outcomes for the Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care, as well as priority clinical enterprise initiatives.
Collaborate with team members to optimize various communication tactics, including video, blogs, podcasts, digital signage, and intranet content.
Engage with key stakeholders to positively impact engagement, culture, and organizational effectiveness.
Translate technical or strategic topics into easily consumed, appropriate communication tailored to various internal audiences.
Position and reinforce UI Health Care as an employer of choice through intentional content reflecting the workplace, environment, and working relationships within the department.
Ensure accuracy of information in final communications. Edit and proofread communications, including the work of internal writers. Be an advocate for consistent, correct usage of style guidelines, including UI Health Care, University of Iowa, and AP style applications.
Actively look for ways to improve strategic communications and make practical suggestions. Research best practices on how other communicators have tackled similar problems to achieve organizational outcomes.
Seek feedback on communication approaches and effectiveness.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum two years of professional experience in communications, journalism, marketing, or public relations.
- Ability to write, edit, and advise on content for a wide variety of communication materials — short news items, intranet content, broadcast messages, etc.
- Planning, organizing, and monitoring projects to ensure efficient use of communication resources to achieve project objectives.
- Understanding of content development for digital communications.
- Ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines while working effectively in a collaborative environment.
- Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
Desired Qualifications:
Familiarity with internal communications and/or fast-paced environments.
Professional experience as a writer, copy editor, or another relevant communications role is preferred.
Experience with Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Suites.
AP style competency.
Experience in health care, academics, or a large, complex organization.
The department intends to hire for one position from either Communications Manager, requisition #25005977, or Communications Specialist, requisition #25005978, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be considered or both.
Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume (under the submission of relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Sharon Walther at sharon-walther@uiowa.edu.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization now or in the future.
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