Inpatient Nurse Manager I - Inpatient Medicine

Bassett Healthcare Network • Cooperstown, NY

84d • $109,192 - $163,789

About The Position

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. The Nurse Manager has 24-hour responsibility and accountability for delivery of patient care within the defined patient care areas. The nurse manager identifies goals and opportunities for his/her defined areas consistent with organizational goals, strategies and initiatives. Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to collaboration with organizational leadership in support of the annual operating plan, hiring and retention of personnel, performance improvement activities, and participation on management team and other committees as assigned. The manager has a variety of department wide high-level responsibilities, including budget preparation, financial analysis, performance improvement, staff supervision and serving as the primary back up in the absence in their Assistant Nurse Manager. The Manager will have direct responsibility and oversight of the employees in their cost centers/divisions.

Requirements

• 2 Year/Associate Degree in Nursing, required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in professional Healthcare, required.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience, required.
• Current NYS Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse, required.
• Valid, Current NYS Drivers License, required.

Nice To Haves

• 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or other healthcare related field, preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree will waive 1 year of supervisory experience or 1 year of professional experience.
• Master's Degree will waive 2 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and accomplishes objectives, strategies and tactics for the Acute Care Unit with special emphasis on Annual Operating Plan Objectives.
• Institutes corrective actions, including reallocating resources, reprioritizes, and/or recommends modifications to established plans.
• Develops and maintains a departmental structure, operating procedures and core staffing to meet demands for services in collaboration with Acute Care Nursing Director.
• Establishes and/or staffs appropriate intra and interdepartmental committees related to accomplishments of the Annual Operating Plan and Acute Care Nursing Goals.
• Establishes and monitors operating performance standards for the department which ensure the effective day-to-day operation of the department.
• Mentors staff to develop patient care teams that demonstrate professionalism, competency and quality.
• Establishes timely and effective communication with department staff to keep them aware of important corporate, divisional or departmental information.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with organizational leaders, external customers and agencies.
• Accepts responsibility for all aspects of leadership without blame, complaining or procrastination.
• Identifies and corrects systems, care and service delivery problems which interfere with patient, staff and customer satisfaction issues.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements (e.g. Joint Commission) in collaboration with Acute Care Nursing Director.
• Assumes primary responsibility for hiring staff and planning/implementing corrective action plans.
• Monitors accomplishment of agreed upon objectives at the departmental level; and where appropriate, institutes corrective actions.
• Participates in nursing leadership meetings to create a successful nursing department.
• Develops goals for the Nursing department and unit that are aligned with the Annual Operating plan in collaboration with the Acute Care Nursing Director.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus for this position.
• Salary based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Associate degree