Clinical Nurse Manager Ortho/Med Surg

American Addiction Centers

3d • $51 - $77 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Manager for Ortho/Med Surg and Observation at Good Shepherd Hospital is responsible for 24-hour accountability, developing, implementing, and evaluating standards of nursing practice to ensure quality care. This role involves maintaining efficient departmental operations, ensuring adequate supplies and equipment, facilitating coordination with other departments, and participating in case management activities. The manager collaborates with care coordinators and team members to resolve patient and care team issues, identifies customer needs, and ensures services meet those needs. Additionally, the position involves budget preparation and monitoring, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff, developing staffing plans, and fostering staff development and team building.

Requirements

• Nurse, Registered (RN)
• BSN preferred or BS in related health care field (Master’s preferred)
• 2 years progressive management experience
• 4+ years appropriate clinical skills
• Appropriate clinical skills
• Basic management
• Good communication skills
• Team building skills
• Basic computer knowledge
• Current licensure in Illinois
• CPR

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred or BS in related health care field (Master’s preferred)
• Master’s preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintains efficient & effective departmental operations
• Ensures that work schedule is planned, implemented & monitored according to policy
• Ensures the availability of necessary supplies & equipment
• Facilitates smooth coordination of department services with other departments
• Participates in case management activities to facilitate quality patient outcomes
• Collaborates with care coordinators & team members to identify & resolve issues that affect patients and the care team
• Identifies internal and external customers needs& ensures provision of services to meet those needs
• Determines appropriate operating expense budget
• Monitors expenses
• Adjusts staffing to meet budget requirements
• Monitors productivity of staff to assure budgetary compliance
• Gives input into capital requests for the Division
• Assists in evaluation of products that would affect budget and/or clinical staff
• Monitors & assesses department safety
• Reviews policy & procedures for clinical competency
• Maintains infection control, regulatory, OSHA & Accrediting Organization guidelines
• Interviews & hires new staff
• Assesses acuity & complexity of patients to determine appropriate staffing levels
• Monitors productivity & overtime
• Collaborates with CNS/educator in providing orientation of new staff
• Conducts timely performance evaluations
• Provides coaching, counseling & disciplinary actions as appropriate
• Terminates employees with approval of Clinical Director & HR
• Determines need for in-service/education for appropriate staff development
• Holds appropriate staff meetings to disseminate information/assures information
• Acts as role model for staff behaviors
• Promotes critical thinking skills in staff by acting as a resource & mentor
• Collaborates with physicians , staff & other health team members to assure delivery of quality care
• Fosters an atmosphere of empowerment
• Supports effective decision making
• Supports staff through change by role model behaviors
• Participates in programs that have impact on morale, image, & working conditions
• Pariticipates in the Orthopedic Service Line to enhance the quality of care provided to patients
• Identifies projects
• Collects appropriate data
• Develops corrective action
• Actively promotes and involves staff in CQI process
• Develops goals for educational development with input from Clinical Director
• Attends workshops, seminars & professional organizational meetings both internally & externally to stay abreast of current clinical & managerial issues

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager