Nurse Manager-Cardiac Telemetry and Chest Pain, Full Time

Cape Fear Valley Health

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for directing, supervising, and coordinating the functions and activities of assigned unit(s). The Nurse Manager is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the service, including fiscal resource management, human resource management, capital improvements, and the quality of services, with a focus on enhancing the human experience for patients, families, and caregivers.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
2 years’ clinical experience related to nursing area of management required
1 year of management or management-related experience required
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
Demonstrate leadership characteristics
Working knowledge of budgets, staffing, Performance Improvement as well as regulatory requirements
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to make informed decisions and handle crisis situations effectively
Knowledgeable of the NC Nurse Practice Act
Knowledge of age-specific considerations for patients served
Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs
Visual acuity for observation of patients
Long periods of standing, walking, bending, and lifting
Occasional assistance with heavy lifting
May be required to work variable shifts on occasion
May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
RN - Board Of Nursing

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or master’s degree in other health related field preferred
Nursing certification preferred
3-5 years of Cardiac experience is highly preferred
3-5 years of management experience is highly preferred
Experience with Congestive Heart Failure, Chest Pain, PVD
Experience with Pre and Post Cardiac Cath Procedures
Experience with Pre and Post Angioplasty and Stent Placement
Experience with Post Acute Myocardial Infarction
Experience with Stress Test
Experience with Cardiac Dysrhythmias such as Stable SVT & SB, Acute & Chronic Afib
Experience with Pre and Post AICD placement

Responsibilities

Plan, organize and supervise clinical operations to provide care
Develop and implement policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services
Establish, in collaboration with interdisciplinary team, positive professional relationships
Facilitate team meetings, daily rounds and communication among patients, families, interdisciplinary team members and contracting agencies
Establish and maintain mechanisms to monitor continuing compliance with JCAHO, OSHA, and other regulatory/accrediting agencies' standards
Ensure adherence to safety protocols and infection control measures within the unit
Establish and maintain mechanism whereby staff members are identified as being competent to safely and effectively utilize the appropriate equipment in their work area
Assume responsibility for continuously assessing and improving performance via participation in Performance Improvement (PI) activities and Quality Control mechanisms
Participate in selection of external sources of patient care services when such services are required
Take necessary steps to determine the complete and accurate charging for patient services rendered as well as monitor, adjust and, where possible, correct negative expense variances
Develop, implement and evaluate strategic plans and operations via departmental budgets, PI Plan and Management Outcome Plan, focusing on enhancing patient care services
Collaborate with Care Coordination staff to identify barriers to patient throughput, intervene to eliminate barriers, and facilitate discharges early in the day
Oversee, facilitate and monitor patient experience, patient throughput and hospital functional capacity through compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP)
Other duties as assigned