Med Surg Manager | B5S

United Regional•Wichita Falls, TX

13d

About The Position

The Med Surg Manager is administratively responsible for the operations and activities within the assigned service area. The role supervises and coordinates service activities in accordance with hospital policy, objectives, and philosophy. The manager directs, controls, and plans unit activities; oversees staff performance and competency; supports patient and family satisfaction; and maintains safe, efficient, and economical unit operations that meet Joint Commission and other relevant standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Registered with the Board of Nursing for the State of Texas.
CPR certification.
ACLS certification.
Current State of Texas Class C driver's license and ability to drive a manual-transmission vehicle.
Demonstrated competency in patient care.
Ability to direct, control, and plan activities in the assigned service area.
Ability to perform under stress in critical or unusual situations while maintaining efficiency and control.
Ability to set priorities, make decisions based on available data, and supervise others.
Must remain current in continuing education in nursing and the specialty field.
Must remain insurable under the liability insurance policy; requirements specified include being over age 21 and having no moving violations.
Manual dexterity to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
Ability to stand and walk for extensive periods and to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds, as well as push and pull heavy objects.
Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.
Ability to work under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
Some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

Nice To Haves

At least four years of experience in an acute health care facility is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a role model and promote professional working relationships with peers, subordinates, and superiors.
Conduct performance evaluations and counseling, and oversee staff adherence to United Regional policies and practices.
Assess, plan, direct, and evaluate employees to ensure competency in caring for all age groups in the assigned service area.
Encourage and provide opportunities for in-services and workshops.
Assist personnel in developing and achieving performance goals and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Maintain employee records, including attendance and tardiness infractions, and take necessary action to reduce absenteeism.
Coordinate with the division staffer and educator to ensure adequate orientation for incoming staff.
Make rounds on floors, remain aware of patient status, and visit patients and families to assess satisfaction with service.
Adjust staffing to meet service needs.
Maintain unit operations within budgetary guidelines.
Ensure reporting and evaluation of incidents involving unsafe practice, errors, or accidents; enter events into the system within 10 days of the report.
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of and enforce unit routines, policies, and protocols.
Accept, interpret, and implement policies and procedures pertaining to personnel and patients.
Plan safe, efficient, and economical service operations to meet Joint Commission and other relevant standards.
Perform other tasks and responsibilities as necessary.