Manager Nurse | Pediatrics

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager Nurse is a nurse leader with 24-hour accountability and responsibility for direct-care unit(s), serving as a link between the administrative strategic plan and point of care. The role creates safe, healthy environments that support the healthcare team and patient engagement, fosters a professional interdisciplinary environment, and promotes optimal patient outcomes and professional growth. The Manager Nurse pursues ongoing self-development and models Monument Health’s “Grow myself, grow my team, and grow Monument Health (G3) Leadership Competencies” in support of the organization’s vision and mission. The position manages business and clinical operations, including financial and human resource management, performance improvement, technology, strategic planning, and clinical practice oversight. It also leads and develops caregivers through performance management, education, coaching, conflict management, succession planning, and efforts to foster a healthy, culturally competent, and just work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN) certification through the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of management experience.
At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification from an accredited university or accredited training professionals.

Responsibilities

Maximize care efficiency and throughput.
Create, monitor, and analyze budgets in collaboration with the Director of Nursing Unit.
Evaluate staffing patterns and needs, and match staff competency with patient acuity.
Manage human resources within the scope of labor laws; recruit and hire candidates who reflect Monument Health values.
Ensure caregivers practice within their scope of practice.
Evaluate, share, and respond to key performance indicator outcomes.
Assess customer experiences and develop constructive strategies to address concerns.
Monitor, participate in, promote, and manage patient, caregiver, and environmental safety.
Maintain survey and regulatory readiness.
Promote and participate in interdisciplinary collaboration.
Use information technology to support patient care, reduce workload, and inform business decisions and care processes.
Implement change and project management strategies.
Assist in developing contingency plans for disasters or emergencies and execute plans as needed.
Deliver written and oral presentations; manage meetings, follow-up, and negotiation.
Participate in professional organizations and facilitate shared decision-making and shared governance.
Support Just Culture and a culture of innovation.
Assist with, oversee, and evaluate caregiver orientation; maintain understanding of supported caregivers’ general clinical knowledge and skills.
Promote professional specialty standards and best-practice recommendations to support evidence-based care.
Conduct staff evaluations, assist with goal-setting, and support ongoing performance development.
Support caregiver fitness for duty, including physical and emotional well-being and ability to perform job functions.
Conduct performance conversations according to corrective action processes, up to and including termination.
Uphold Monument Health Standards of Performance.
Facilitate staff education, needs assessment, competency validation, and professional development.
Facilitate leadership growth and succession planning.
Develop strategies to promote staff satisfaction, retention, reward, and recognition.
Manage conflict and crisis situations by identifying immediate issues.
Promote positive relationships and team culture through mentoring and coaching.
Serve as a professional role model and change agent.
Foster a healthy work environment by helping others develop problem-solving and stress-management skills, self-awareness, and use of leadership theory and evidence-based practice.
Promote professional development of self and others.
Understand and promote cultural competence in the workforce and maintain an environment of just culture.
Work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.