Manager Nurse | Pediatrics

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Rapid City, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager Nurse is a nurse leader with 24-hour accountability and responsibility for one or more direct care units. The role connects the administrative strategic plan with the point of care and creates safe, healthy environments that support the healthcare team and patient engagement. The Manager Nurse fosters a professional, interdisciplinary culture that supports optimal patient outcomes and professional growth. The position also demonstrates 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 role manages unit business and operations, including care efficiency, budgets, staffing, recruitment, caregiver practice, performance improvement, customer experience, safety, regulatory readiness, technology, and strategic initiatives. It also leads people through performance management, staff education and development, succession planning, recognition and retention strategies, conflict management, mentoring, and promotion of a healthy, culturally competent work environment. This position is based at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in the Pediatrics-Nursing department. It is a regular position scheduled for 40 hours per week. The job requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department. The physical requirements are classified as very heavy work, with possible radiation exposure and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN) certification from the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Very heavy physical work: exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly, more than 50 pounds frequently, and more than 100 pounds occasionally or seldomly to move objects.
Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

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/or 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, select, and hire candidates who reflect Monument Health values.
Ensure caregivers practice within their scope of practice.
Evaluate, share, and respond to key performance indicator measurements.
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 intra- and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Use information technology to reduce workload and support business decisions in patient care processes.
Implement change and project management strategies.
Assist with contingency plans for disasters or emergencies and execute plans as needed.
Demonstrate written and oral presentation skills; manage engaging meetings with follow-up; and use effective negotiation skills.
Influence nursing practice through participation in professional organizations.
Facilitate shared decision-making and participation in shared governance.
Support Just Culture and apply its tenets; support a culture of innovation.
Assist with, oversee, and evaluate caregiver orientation; maintain understanding of the general clinical knowledge and skills of supported caregivers.
Promote 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 the corrective action process, 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 and implement strategies that promote staff satisfaction, retention, reward, and recognition.
Manage conflict by identifying immediate issues and supporting crisis management.
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 skills, stress management techniques, self-awareness, and use of leadership theory and evidence-based practice.
Promote the professional development of self and others.
Promote cultural competence in the workforce and maintain an environment of just culture.