Nurse Manager - NICU - FT - Variable

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

About The Position

Provides leadership for the Neonatal Intensive Care and is responsible for directing and overseeing the multidisciplinary care team to maintain standards of patient care for the neonatal population. Managing, as appropriate the operational, personnel and financial aspects of the NIC. Serves as a liaison to administration and represents the NIC on various hospital and community committees to enhance and foster optimal department care management. The Nurse Manager will have assistance and support from the Perinatal Certification Interdisciplinary Team to maintain Advanced Perinatal Certification from The Joint Commission. The Nurse Manager will work closely with the Administrative Director and Director for Maternal Child Services, Pediatric Nurse Manager, Birthplace Nurse Manager, NIC Medical Director and Patient Quality Services. This includes all departments affiliated with NIC patients in the planning, development, and implementation of the neonatal program goals and operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) Required
3 years Nursing experience. Required
1 year Supervising or managing others. Required
Knowledge/understanding of the department standards related to the care of the acutely ill or injured patient. Demonstrated success in clinical practice and team building. (Required proficiency)
Ability to lead through influence in a complex system environment. (Required proficiency)
Good organizational skills and the ability to coordinate and delegate work assignments; to set priorities and accomplish a wide variety of tasks. (Required proficiency)
Knowledge of the administrative, professional and clinical organization of Stormont-Vail Health. (Required proficiency)
Ability to work collaboratively with the Director and other department physicians and staff. (Required proficiency)
Registered Nurse - KSBN A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted. Required

Nice To Haves

A3 and/or LEAN experience. Preferred

Responsibilities

Promotes effective relationships among all disciplines to achieve quality outcomes and a culture of safety.
Engages in creating an Interprofessional environment that promotes respect, trust, and integrity while remaining diverse and inclusive.
Supports the direction and vision of the organization and is able to communicate and lead change, influence others, and resolve conflict.
Embraces and leads practice innovations and role performance to promote ongoing personal and professional growth among team members.
Mentors team and others to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Responsible for sound fiscal management to include staffing, allocating resources, and coordinating expenditures for equipment and supplies.
Assists Director with creating and managing operating and capital budget.
Demonstrates authority, ownership, accountability, and responsibility for appropriate delegation of nursing care.
Must be able to link organization objectives and strategic planning to department goals and operations.
Coordinates patient care management across the system, including planning and implementing of clinical protocols and practice.
Monitors clinical outcomes and system issues related to quality of care and regulatory standards and enforces compliance.
Recruits and interviews applicants.
Able to maintain, make adjustments, and communicate position control.
Accountable to developing staff through education and competencies.
Responsible for staff performance evaluations and providing constructive feedback and ongoing coaching.
Maintains appropriate standards for discipline and termination in collaboration with the Director.
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned