Nurse Manager - Neuroscience Unit
About The Position
The Nurse Manager is responsible for ensuring that safe, age-appropriate patient care is provided during hours of unit operation. Functions as role model, advisor, resource, and leader for other members of the patient care team. Prioritizes unit activities based on available resources, management principles and Evidence Based Practices. Evaluates staff in a timely manner using reliable and objective performance management criteria to include chart documentation audits, PI monitoring, direct observation and peer evaluation. Sets benchmarks or indicators and monitors compliance by evaluating patient outcomes, satisfaction levels and staffing effectiveness. Maintains basic nursing skills as required by specialty area. Demonstrates proficiency in clinical/ethical/legal aspects surrounding the provision of patient care UNIT SUMMARY: The Neuroscience Unit is a 36-Bed Unit and is an essential part of The Joint Commission and the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services certified Primary Stroke Center. In addition to stroke patients, Neuroscience nurses care for neurosurgery, epilepsy monitoring (EMU) and Neuro Progressive Monitoring patients. All 36 beds are telemetry capable.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of Hospital Nurse Manager experience
- At least 3 years of Neuro/Tele experience
- Active MD RN license
- BSN degree
- Bachelor's of Science in Nursing required
- Registered Nurse License - Current Maryland license or eligibility to obtain Maryland license
- Basic Life Support and ACLS Certificate
- NIHSS Certification within 90 days of hire
Responsibilities
- Ensuring safe, age-appropriate patient care
- Functioning as role model, advisor, resource, and leader
- Prioritizing unit activities
- Evaluating staff
- Setting benchmarks and monitoring compliance
- Maintaining basic nursing skills
- Demonstrating proficiency in clinical/ethical/legal aspects of patient care
Benefits
- Full Benefits
- Free parking
- competitive salary
- place to grow
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
