MED SURG MANAGER | B5S

United Regional•Wichita Falls, TX

14d

About The Position

The Med Surg Manager is administratively responsible for all operations and activities within the assigned service area. The manager supervises and coordinates services in accordance with hospital policies, objectives, and philosophy, and directs, controls, and plans activities in the area. The role includes managing staff performance and competency, staffing, unit operations and budgets, patient and family satisfaction, incident reporting, and compliance with unit procedures and relevant standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Registered with the Board of Nursing for the State of Texas.
CPR certification.
ACLS certification.
Able to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated competency in patient care.
Current Texas Class C driver’s license and ability to drive a manual-transmission vehicle.
Remain insurable under the liability insurance policy; the posting specifies being over age 21 and having no moving violations.
Manual dexterity sufficient to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to direct, control, and plan activities in the assigned service area; perform under stress in critical or unusual situations; maintain efficiency and control; set priorities; make decisions based on available data; and supervise others.
Remain current in continuing education in nursing and the specialty field.
Physical ability for a 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 lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push and pull heavy objects.
Corrected vision and hearing within normal range.

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 within the service area.
Encourage and provide opportunities for in-services and workshops; help personnel develop and achieve performance goals and identify improvements.
Maintain employee records, including attendance and tardiness, and take 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 and maintain unit operations within budgetary guidelines.
Ensure that incidents involving unsafe practice, errors, or accidents are reported and evaluated, with events entered into the system within 10 days of the report.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of and enforce unit routines, policies, and protocols.
Accept, interpret, and implement policies and procedures relating 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.