Communications Manager - Nursing

Communications Manager - Nursing

University of Iowa Health Care

The Nursing Communications Manager serves primarily as the day‑to‑day internal communications strategist for University of Iowa Health Care’s nursing community. The role supports the Chief Nurse Executive (CNE) and nursing leaders while ensuring alignment with broader organizational communications initiatives. The position develops and executes complex, long‑term strategic communication plans focused on department and frontline leadership messaging, promoting professional practices, and employee recognitions.

The manager provides communication consultation and guidance within UI Health Care and fosters relationships with key stakeholders to support the organization’s goals, 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.

Work arrangement is hybrid within Iowa. A work arrangement form must be completed upon start of employment. Work arrangements are reviewed annually and must comply with the remote work program and related policies, and the employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

• Develop, execute, manage, and continuously refine complex, long‑term internal communication plans with measurable outcomes for the Department of Nursing Services, Patient Care, and priority clinical enterprise initiatives.
• Collaborate and coordinate the work of team members to optimize various communication tactics, including video, blogs, podcasts, digital signage, and intranet content.
• Engage key stakeholders to positively impact engagement, culture, and organizational effectiveness.
• Translate technical or strategic topics into clear, audience‑appropriate communication.
• Position and reinforce UI Health Care as an employer of choice through intentional content reflecting workplace environment and relationships within the department.
• Ensure accuracy of information in final communications and that content meets multi‑channel needs. Edit and proofread communications, including the work of internal writers. Advocate for consistent, correct usage of style guidelines, including UI Health Care, University of Iowa, and AP style applications.
• Actively seek ways to improve strategic communications and make practical suggestions. Provide direction and guidance for unit messaging, assess effectiveness, and provide recommendations. Research best practices to achieve organizational outcomes.
• Seek feedback on communication approaches and effectiveness.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five 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—leadership messages, short news items, intranet content, broadcast messages, etc.
• Planning, organizing, and monitoring projects to ensure efficient use of communication resources to achieve objectives.
• Understanding of content development for digital communications.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while working effectively in a collaborative environment.

• Familiarity with internal communications and/or fast‑paced environments.
• Professional experience as a writer, copy editor, or another relevant communications role.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Suites.
• AP style competency.
• Experience in health care, academia, or a large, complex organization.

To be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume that clearly address how they meet the required and desired qualifications. Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven 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 five professional references may be requested later in the recruitment process.

Questions may be directed to Sharon Walther at sharon-walther.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization now or in the future.

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Communications Manager
• Appointment Type:
  Professional and Scientific
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Work Modality Options:
  Hybrid within Iowa

• Pay Level: 5A

• Organization:
  Healthcare
• Contact Name:
  Sharon Walther
• Contact Email: sharon-walther