IMCU Manager

Bay Area Hospital•Fort Bridger, WY

About The Position

The IMCU Manager is responsible for the daily and overall operation of assigned units, including staff performance, patient care processes and outcomes, patient and family satisfaction, and prudent resource management. The manager assesses patient-care processes, supervises and develops staff, serves as a clinical resource, and supports quality, safety, and operational goals. The role also includes budget and productivity oversight, patient-satisfaction improvement, collaboration with hospital leaders and healthcare partners, and management of unit-specific policies and competencies. The position requires a bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing or a related field, or completion of that education within two years. Candidates must have an Oregon Registered Nurse license, American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS, and ACLS certification or obtain it within six months of hire. A master’s degree and specialty certification are preferred. The job requires five years of acute-care hospital experience within the past ten years and two years of managerial or leadership experience within the past five years. This is a full-time position with 80 hours per pay period and a varied shift. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, and stretching; assisting patients with mobility and transfers; and potentially lifting up to 75 pounds. The role involves potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids and significant use of a computer, phone, and general office equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing or a related field, or obtain it within two years.
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or obtain it within six months of hire.
Registered Nurse license in the state of Oregon.
Five years of acute-care hospital experience within the past ten years.
Two years of managerial or leadership experience within the past five years.
Able to read, write legibly, and communicate effectively in English.
Strong nursing knowledge and skills in the clinical area(s) of responsibility.
Good judgment and effective critical-thinking skills.
Flexibility and ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities concurrently.
Ability to work effectively under stress and frequently changing job requirements or situations.
Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance at the assigned job location.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently; respond to unexpected patient-care needs; and assist patients with ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Adequate hearing and visual acuity, including color vision; fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects.
May be required to lift up to 75 pounds.
Use standard precautions due to risk of exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone, and through reading and writing.
Significant use of a personal computer, phone, and general office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing or a related field.
Specialty certification in the area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

Continually assess patient-care processes and the effectiveness of care on the unit.
Select and supervise unit staff.
Monitor and evaluate staff performance and competency; recognize strengths, coach employees, identify work-related needs and goals, develop performance improvement plans, and initiate disciplinary processes when necessary.
Work with unit staff and Clinical & Professional Development staff to identify learning or competency needs and develop plans to address them.
Act as a clinical resource for staff.
Develop unit-specific policies, procedures, and clinical competencies using evidence-based standards of care.
Prepare and monitor unit budgets and productivity, and identify cost-effective systems in light of business trends, resource availability, and changes in patient mix.
Interact with patients, seek staff input, and analyze patient-satisfaction data to identify improvement opportunities.
Ensure unit performance conforms to hospital-wide quality and patient-safety goals.
Develop, monitor, and evaluate unit-specific quality-improvement indicators in collaboration with the Quality Division.
Maintain effective working relationships with unit coworkers, physicians, vendors, other departments, and members of the healthcare team.
Facilitate unit staff participation in evaluating new products and equipment, as appropriate or requested.
Collaborate with the Director and other managers to assess staffing patterns and the need for RN contract services.
Investigate and address unit-specific physician complaints, seeking assistance from the Director and/or Chief Nursing Officer when indicated.
Support the organization’s mission, vision, and values; comply with applicable laws and regulations and the hospital’s Code of Conduct and Compliance Program.