Nurse Manager OR

Nurse Manager OR Full Time Days Position Summary

The Nurse Manager is responsible for the continuous safe operation of the assigned department(s) including all aspects of patient care, budgeting oversight, staffing and quality assurance. The Nurse Manager provides/supports the framework for the strategic goals of the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Manages the department under the guidance of the Unit Director

2. Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients' needs are meet and hospital policy is followed

3. Provides leadership and direction in accordance with organizational and department goals and objectives

4. Interviews job candidates and makes hiring recommendations

5. Develops a staffing schedule, making appropriate changes as needed to manage productivity

6. Initiates written/verbal disciplinary action

7. Responsible for completion of regular performance evaluations, conducts evaluations for new staff prior to completion of probationary period

8. Leads unit specific performance improvement and quality measures

9. Accurately records all time worked with appropriate payroll system. Controls overtime.

10. Maintains attendance records. Informs director of associates that need to be counseled.

11. Checks accuracy of unit charges

12. Works with director to revise/develop policies and procedures as needed

13. Serves as a role model for professional conduct in the following areas, but not limited to: attitude, customer service, confidentiality, communication skills and attendance

14. Promotes physician interaction to ensure quality patient care and physician satisfaction

15. Demonstrates excellent clinical knowledge and expert skills

16. Orders supplies for unit as needed

17. Performs /assists with patient care as necessary

18. Serves in the capacity of the director as requested